ALTURA MC - Speaker CABASSE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Acoustic speaker
Brand	CABASSE
Model	ALTURA MC (BORA)
Ways	3
Speakers	BC13 + 1x21MD20LB
Efficiency	90 dB (1W/1m)
Frequency response	52 – 24,000 Hz
Nominal impedance	8 Ω
Minimum impedance	4.1 Ω
Nominal power	120 W
Peak power	840 W
Dimensions (H x W x D)	50 x 27 x 33 cm
Weight	15 kg
Available finishes	Golden cherry, Santos, Glossy black
Included accessories	Decoupling spikes (for Egea 3 and Iroise 3 models)
Maintenance	Damp cloth, do not use liquid products or aerosols
Power supply	Connection to an amplifier via binding posts
Safety	Unplug before cleaning, do not expose to water or heat
Spare parts	Use only manufacturer-recommended parts
General information	Recommended vertical position, minimum distance of 20 cm from wall

Frequently Asked Questions - ALTURA MC CABASSE

How to unpack the ALTURA MC speaker?

Open the side indicated on the box, fold the flaps, remove the protective plate, then take out the accessory bag and the foam half-shells. It is recommended to unpack with two people due to the high weight.

How to position the speakers for optimal stereo listening?

Place the speakers at equal distance from the listening area forming an equilateral triangle. The distance between speakers must be greater than 1.5 m. The speakers should be directed towards the listener. Keep them at least 20 cm away from walls and avoid corners. Raise compact speakers 30 to 40 cm from the floor.

What is the purpose of the supplied decoupling spikes?

The decoupling spikes (cones) improve speaker stability and limit floor resonances. They screw into place replacing the protective caps on the base. Use the supplied M4 hex key to adjust the height.

Can I use the speaker without the front protective grille?

Yes, you can remove the frame by applying a slight horizontal pull to break the magnetic connection. To put it back, gently approach it until the magnets engage. Be careful not to damage the coating around the magnets.

What cable gauge should I use to connect the speaker?

To avoid power loss, the cable gauge must be adapted to the distance between amplifier and speaker. For example, for 4.5 m: 1.5 mm²; for 7.5 m: 2.5 mm²; for 12 m: 4 mm². Respect polarity: red/+ terminal with red/+ and black/- with black/-.

How to connect the speakers respecting phase?

Connect the red (or +) terminal of the speaker to the red (or +) terminal of the amplifier, and the black (or -) terminal to the black (or -) terminal. Both channels must be connected identically for correct sound reproduction.

How to maintain the speaker cabinet?

The finishes (varnished wood veneer or lacquer) require no special maintenance. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid products or aerosols. Unplug the speaker before any cleaning.

What safety precautions should be observed?

Do not expose the speaker to water, moisture or heat sources. Unplug it during storms or long periods of non-use. Do not overload outlets. If a problem occurs, call a qualified technician. Keep plastic bags away from children.

How to dispose of the speaker at the end of its life?

Do not throw it away with household waste. Take it to a collection point for electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) indicates that it must be recycled. Contact your town hall or the store for more information.

What are the effects of the magnetic field of the speakers?

The magnetic field can radiate beyond the speaker. Keep sensitive devices such as televisions, screens, floppy disks, etc. about 50 cm away. Center speakers are magnetically shielded, but not the ALTURA MC models.

USER MANUAL ALTURA MC CABASSE

Attention aux chariots de manutention

Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.

Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of graphical symbols - The lightning flash

with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you

to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Instructions - Carefully read through all the safety and operating instructions before switching on any device for the first time.

Keep these instructions in mind - They will be constantly referred to through this manual.

Pay special care to warnings - All the warning labels on the product or warning notes in the user's manual must be followed.

Follow the instructions - Follow carefully all the installation and operation instructions.

Cleaning - Always take off the power cord before cleaning the device. Do not use cleaning solvent, whether liquid or air spray. Using a soft damp cloth is recommended.

Accessories - To avoid incidents, only use accessories expressly recommended by Cabasse.

Water and moisture - The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, such as humid basements, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.

Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

Portable cart warning

Installation on a piece of furniture and stands - Do not place this device on an unsteady surface, i.e. a stand, tripod, table, shelf, etc. It may fall and cause serious injury to a nearby child or adult.

Ventilation outlets - The device shall not be placed in a position that restrains the operation of its fans. Avoid installing the device on a bed, couch, blanket or other similar surfaces that may prevent the appropriate air flow. Do not install the device in a confined space, such as a book shelf or other piece of furniture, that could prevent sufficient air from flowing freely.

Plastic bags - Keep them away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Power - The device shall only be connected to a source of power compliant to the one described in this manual or on relevant printed labels on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, please contact your reseller or the local power company.

Power cords - The power cords must be laid out in such a way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, bent under other devices. Also pay special attention to the matching of the plugs and the connection of the cord to the device.

Lightning - For better protection against lightning or if the device must remain unused for long stretches of time, unplug the power cord and antenna jack. This minimizes potential damages due to lightning or line surges.

Overloads - Avoid overloading the power plugs, extension cords or power relays. This could result in fire or electric shocks.

Foreign bodies and liquids - Avoid letting foreign materials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or electric shocks. Never spill any liquid on the device.

Maintenance - Users must never attempt to maintain the device on their own, except for those maintenance operations described in this manual. Any task beyond regular user maintenance must be performed by qualified service operators.

Troubleshooting - You must unplug your device from the power supply and have it checked by a qualified technician if:

The power supply or the plug is damaged.

Foreign bodies or liquid penetrated the device.

The device was exposed to dripping or splashing.

The device does not seem to work correctly under normal operating conditions. Only operate the controls described in this manual. Any other operation could damage the device and require on-site visit of a qualified technician.

The device has fallen or its housing is damaged.

The performances of the device are strongly altered.

Spare parts - If spare parts are needed to repair the device, make sure that the technician followed the manufacturer's recommendations or that the replacing parts feature the same specifications as the original ones. Non-compliant parts can result in multiple damages, including fire or electric shocks.

Checks - After any servicing of the device, ask the technician to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device works safely.

Exposure to high temperatures - The device should be kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters, amplifiers or any other similar item likely to make the operating temperature rise excessively.

Applicable for USA, Canada or where approved for usage

Caution! To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, insert fully.

IROISE 3 . EGEA 3 . BORA

UNPACKING①

After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right back, remove the cardboard sheet, the bag of accessories and the foam half-shells protecting the speakers and the front grille. Then pull out the grill and the speaker. We suggest you to retain the packing for future use.

These speakers are very heavy, so 2 persons minimum are required to unpack and re-pack them.

POSITIONING

Speakers positioning

Our speakers have been designed to function in a vertical position. Under these conditions, the polar response is most uniform②.

The Egea 3 and Iroise 3 models are delivered with a set of decoupling spikes. These accessories are to be screwed in the inserts on the base of the speakers after having removed the caps (turn them anti-clockwise). Adjust the height of the spikes by using the M4 Allen key delivered with the speakers. These accessories ensure the stability of the speaker while limiting resonance coming from certain types of grounds like wood floors.

Speakers are delivered with a front grille to protect drivers. It is possible to use them without this front grille, by gently pulling its top end in order to cut off its magnetic link with the magnets to the front panel. To get the grill back in place, position it in front of the speaker and approach it to the front panel until the magnetic link is effective. These operations must be carried out very smoothly in order not to damage prematurely the veneer covering the magnets on the front panel of the speaker (4).

Powerful drivers generate magnetic fields that can extend beyond the boundaries of the speaker cabinet. We recommend you keep magnetically sensitive articles (TV, computer screen, computer discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards...) at least 1.5 ft (50 cm) away from the speaker. Cabasse centre speakers or the ones marked «TV» are not concerned with this, being magnetically shielded.

Positioning speakers in a room

In addition to vertical position of the speakers themselves, their location in the listening room, as well as the acoustical characteristics of the room, are also very important. As it is impossible to indicate a typical location of speaker systems without a few tests, we suggest several general rules that are important to apply in order to obtain the best listening results.

Optimal positioning for a 2.0 or stereo system

For the ideal positioning of your speakers follow diagram. If d is the distance between the two speakers, this distance

must be higher than 5 ft (1.5 m) and the two speakers must be at equal distance from the listening area which forms with them an equilateral triangle.

The drivers must be directed towards the listening area.
The speakers should be located so that their diffusion follows the longest dimension of the room.
Generally speaking it is better to avoid putting the speakers in the corners of a room as this amplifies the low frequencies and tends to enhance the room resonances. If possible it is better to place the speakers at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the walls.
Moreover, in order to obtain a more accurate frequency response, it is recommended to raise a compact speaker from 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40~cm ) above the floor by placing them on stands. The tweeters of the speakers must be roughly at the same height of the listener's ear when the listener is in sitting position.
- No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between the speakers and the listener. An effect of mask, even partial disturbs completely the sound reproduction as it attenuates the high frequencies and also, in most cases, the midrange frequencies.
- Placing the speakers in niches is not recommended. Unless designed for this application, bookshelf placement will alter the frequency response of the speaker, especially in the low frequencies. If a bookshelf location cannot be avoid, the speaker should be set up to minimize various resonance, and the visible part of the grille must be outside the niche.

WEEE MARK

Disposal of Wastes of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union)

This symbol on the product, consisting of the crossed-out wheeled bin, indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

applicable collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to preserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CONNECTION S1

Cable section

To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resistance. To help you in choosing the minimum correct cable gauge, follow diagram.

Maximal lenght between amplifier and loudspeakers	recommended section
4.5 m	1.5 mm²
6 m	2 mm²
7.5 m	2.5 mm²
9 m	3 mm²
12 m	4 mm²

Phase

In order to maintain the phase relationship and frequency balance of the loudspeaker system, both loudspeakers must be properly connected to the power amplifier. When properly connected, the cones of the drivers of both loudspeakers will move in the same direction when driven by identical speakers will move in the same signals. If the cones move in opposite directions, the resulting out of phase signals will create a perceptible power loss, particularly in the low frequencies. The stereophonic message will also be degraded. Amplifier and speaker manufacturers typically indicate connection polarity in one of two ways: red and black or plus and minus. In either case, always connect red or plus to red or plus and black or minus to black or minus. Connections should be identical for both channels. To check that the speakers are in correct phase, switch the system to mono while music is being played. if the amplifier does not have a phase inversion switch, it will be necessary to change over the connections on one only of the loudspeakers. If in correct phase, the image should be distinctly located between the loudspeakers with a slight loss of bass and low midrange level. If the image is confused and not centrally located and there is a drastic loss of bass and low midrange level, recheck your connections.

MAINTENANCE

The Altura cabinets are made of medium density fiber panels, either veneered with natural wood and protected by 4 coats of varnish or protected by 5 layers of high gloss lacquer. These hi-tech finish do not require any specific care. Use a wet cotton waste for cleaning, or any cleaning device for wood or plastic.

SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA

	BORAMain speaker surround	EGEA 3main speaker	IROISE 3main speaker
Position	bookshelf/on stand	floorstanding	floorstanding
Ways	3	3	3
Drivers complement	BC131x21MD20LB	BC132x17MD18LR2	BC13 -2 x 21MD20LB
Sensitivity 1W/1m(dB)	90	90	92
Cross-over points(Hz)	800-4,400	1,120-4,400	800-3,600
Frequency response(Hz)	52-24,000	55-24,000	50-24,000
Nominal impedance(ohms)	8	8	8
Minimum impedance(ohms)	4.1	3.8	3.5
Power handling(Watts)	120	110	150
Peak power(Watts)	840	770	1 000
Standard finish	golden cherry santos high gloss black	golden cherry santos high gloss black	golden cherry santos high gloss black
Dimensions h x l x p	50 x 27 x 33 cm19.7 x 10.6 x 13 in	111 x 29 x 41 cm43.7 x 11.4 x 16.2 in	116 x 32 x 42 cm45.7 x 12.6 x 16.5 in
Weight	15 kg33 lb	30 kg66 lb	35 kg77 lb