SA1280 - Speaker System Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Loudspeaker
Brand	System Audio
Model	SA1280
Burn-in Time	Approximately 50 hours
Serial Number Location	Label at the rear of the loudspeaker
Input Terminals	Red (positive) and black (negative) terminals
Wiring Options	Single wiring, biwiring, and biamping
Biwiring Support	Two sets of input terminals for separate bass and tweeter sections
Biamping Support	Requires removal of bridges; connect separate power amplifiers
Sand Chamber	Separate chamber at bottom for dry sand to stabilise cabinet
Placement Recommendation	Place speakers 2-3 metres apart, unobstructed to listening position
Wall Proximity Effect	Bass level increases when placed close to a wall
Cleaning Sides	Clean with a moist cloth
Cleaning Front Grill	Vacuum cleaner with a brush mounted on the mouthpiece
Front Grill	Removable; can be mounted at the rear of the loudspeaker
Warranty	2 years against manufacturing defects
Repair Service	Repair or inspection by dealer or associated workshop
Manufacturer	System Audio A/S, Klosterengen 137 K, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Website	www.system-audio.com

Frequently Asked Questions - SA1280 System Audio

How long does it take for the speakers to burn in?

The SA1280 loudspeakers need approximately 50 hours of burn-in before the sound is optimised. No special precautions are needed during this period.

Where can I find the serial number?

The serial number is on a label at the rear of the loudspeaker. It is recommended to note it down on your invoice and keep it with your insurance documents.

What is the sand chamber for?

The sand chamber at the bottom of the cabinet is designed to be filled with dry sand. This stabilises the cabinet and absorbs vibrations, making the sound even more accurate.

How should I connect the loudspeaker to my amplifier?

Connect the cable from the amplifier output to the input terminal at the rear. The red terminal is positive and the black is negative. Ensure that + on the amplifier connects to + on the loudspeaker, and that left and right channels are correct.

What is biwiring and how do I set it up?

Biwiring uses two separate cables per loudspeaker: one for the tweeter and one for the bass driver. The loudspeaker has two sets of input terminals. On the amplifier, both cables connect to the same terminal. The golden bridges between the terminals must be removed.

What is biamping and how is it different from biwiring?

Biamping uses separate power amplifiers for the tweeter and bass sections. You connect your existing amplifier to the tweeter section and an extra power amplifier to the bass driver section. As with biwiring, the golden bridges must be removed.

Where should I place my SA1280 speakers for best sound?

Place the loudspeakers 2 or 3 metres apart with an unobstructed path to your listening position. Angling them towards the listening position improves clarity.

How does the distance from the wall affect the bass?

The bass level increases when the loudspeaker is placed close to a wall and decreases as you move it further away. Adjust the distance to suit your room and taste.

How do I clean my SA1280 speakers?

Clean the sides with a moist cloth. Clean the front grill carefully with a vacuum cleaner that has a brush attachment. Avoid touching the membranes and do not use strong detergents.

What does the warranty cover?

System Audio A/S grants a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not cover misuse. Repairs are performed by the dealer or an associated workshop, and the warranty is valid as long as no modifications have been made.

USER MANUAL SA1280 System Audio

manual (English)

Thank you, for choosing SA. This manual will help you getting correctly started with your new loudspeakers. Follow the instructions of the manual to obtain the best sound. Please, note that the loudspeakers need approximately 50 hours burn in before the sound is optimised. There are no special precautions during the burn in period.

check the serial number

At the rear of the loudspeaker you will find a label with the serial number. It is a good idea to write the serial number down on the invoice from the dealer and save it together with your insurance documents. Contact your dealer if there is no serial number on the loudspeakers.

using the sand chamber

At the bottom of the cabinet you will find a separate sand chamber for filling with dry sand. The filling is performed by laying the loudspeaker down and removing the black cover (at the rear of the loudspeaker). Then the sand is poured through the hole until the chamber is full. Put the cover back on. The sand will stabilise the cabinet and absorb vibrations making the sound even more accurate.

connecting the loudspeaker to the amplifier

At the rear of the loudspeaker you will find the input terminal. This is where you connect the cable from the amplifier output to the loudspeaker. The red terminal is positive the black is negative. Make sure that the cable is correctly connected so that + on the amplifier is connected to + on the loudspeaker. The right and the left channel should also be correctly connected. Make sure that the connection is solid and clean.

If you use one cable per loudspeaker (single wiring), you must connect the cable to one of the sets of terminals. Do not dismount the golden "bridges". You can also choose to connect the loudspeaker with double cables. This wiring principle is called biwiring.

biwiring makes the sound clearer

The biwiring principle means that the loudspeaker has two sets of input terminals, and is constructed in separate bass driver and tweeter sections. Thus you can use two cables per loudspeaker i.e. one for the tweeter and one for the bass driver. On the amplifier the two cables must be connected to the same input terminal. When using the biwiring principle the two golden “bridges” between the two sets of terminals must be removed.

biwiring can be upgraded to biamping

Most modern amplifiers can be extended with an extra power amplifier. This enables you to connect your existing amplifier to the tweeter section and connect the power amplifier to the bass driver section (pls. refer to your amplifier manual)

Very important!

By use of biamping the two golden bridges between the two sets of terminals must be removed!

a good installation of the loudspeakers is vital to obtain a good sound

Place the loudspeakers 2 or 3 metres apart from each other. The sound from the loudspeakers should be able to find its way to your preferred listening position unobstructed.

Be aware that:

• the bass level is increased when the loudspeaker is placed close to a wall, and reduced by making the distance to the wall bigger
• the sound gets clearer if the loudspeakers are angled towards the listening position

cleaning the SA loudspeakers

The sides of the loudspeakers are cleaned with a moist cloth. The front grill is carefully cleaned with a vacuum cleaner with a brush mounted on the mouthpiece. Avoid touching the membranes of the loudspeakers and do not use any strong detergents.

warranty

System Audio A/S grants 2 years warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover misuse. The dealer or an associated workshop performs repair or inspection. The warranty is valid, as long as there have been no modifications to the construction.

this is how you make the most of your SA loudspeakers

• Use some time experimenting with the position of the loudspeakers
  • Give the speakers some time to burn in
• The better your HiFi system is, the better your loudspeakers sound
  • Good cables will improve the sound noticeable
  • Never play louder than it still sounds good
• Remove the front grill for serious listening sessions. They can be mounted at the rear of the loudspeaker.
• Visit the SA Internet homepage www.system-audio.com, where you can find more advice and manuals.

System Audio A/S

Klosterengen 137 K

4000 Roskilde

Denmark

Internet: www.system-audio.com

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