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USER MANUAL KUBIK K9S ADVANCE

WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

The appliance should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed. sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. HEAT The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat. POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. CLEANING The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. POWER LINES An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. NON-USE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen, or liquids have spilled into the appliance; or
• The appliance has been. exposed to rain: or
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
• The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

K3s K5s K7s K9s Kcenter Safety Instructions : Read Instructions Please read and follow all the instructions in this manual before enjoying your loudspeakers. Water and Moisture The loudspeakers should not be used near water , in a wet basement or near a swimmingpool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish bowls be placed on the products. Heat The loudspeakers should not be placed near any heat source such as radiators, open fires, stoves, direct sunlight and any other appliance that produces heat. The Elysée loudspeakers are designed for use within the home environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity when placed on patios or open conditions could adversely affect the wooden cabinets. Cleaning Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Elysée range of loudspeakers. It is our intention that they should provide a lifetime of musical pleasure. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is allthat is required to remove any dust. On high lacquer finishes, please ensure the duster is free of any foreign objects to avoid scratching the surface. You can clean with a soft and wet cloth. Clean carrefully the railing with a vacuum cleaner. Avoid touching the drive units whilst cleaning, as any damage will impair their performance. INTRODUCTION The Kubik range of loudspeaker perpetuates the long time commitment of AA to the faithful reproduction of sound. Loudspeakers Unpacking : if you think your loudspeakers have been damaged during transport, please contact immeditaly your Advance Acoustic authorised retailer. Keep the complete packaging. Location of loudspeakers in your living-room is very important. A good place allows to control the room defects, and avoids annoying acoustic reflections. Except K3s, We advise you not to place K5 or K7 speakers directly against the wall, either in one corner of the room, or directly on the ground ( please use the joined spikes). The reflective surfaces near to the loudspeakers can have some negative effects on the stereo image. If so, please try to move slightly the loudspeakers inside of the listenning zone till you obtain the better sound. It’s really important to the loudspeakers K5s, K7s and K9s to have the bass drivers inside so face to face. In some cases of reverberation room whose walls are far more than a metre of loudspeakers, it’s possible to reverse the loudspeakers position. Test carefully on several CD. K5s/K7s/K9s installation

The K3s and K center loudspeakers should not be used directly on the ground, but on a stand or on a shelf without any vibration. Wiring system : Please check if all the material is switched off before starting the connections. To connect the loudspeakers, use a quality cable with polarity mark. You can identify the positive side by a stripe at the end of the cable or another mark (ie : +). Speakers terminal K5s/K7s/K9s MONO K3s / K5s / K7s / K9s / K center OR BI-WIRING K5s / K7s /K9s IMPORTANT: Please note that bi-wiring is only possible on K5s, K7s and K9s. In « Mono-wire », don’t remove the red and the black terminal links. In « Bi-wire », remove the red and the black terminal links. If you want, you can contact your authorised Advance Acoustic dealer to have more information on loudspeaker wiring or possible connections. The loudspeakers have marked terminals that can be used with different connectors. Important : Don’t reverse the + or – terminals ( for example : + instead of – or – instead of +) at the connections. Otherwhise, the result of the sound image will have a slow quality and a poor bass reproduction. To get the service guarantee : Please contact your authorised Advance Acoustic retailer The guarantee service is only applied in the country of loudspeakers purchasing. Those product are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of five years from the date of purchase ( of the first owner), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Advance Acoustic dealer. Advance Acoustic accepts no responsibility for defects arising from :

Modification or operation outside of that specified within this instruction manual, or due to repairs done by non-authorised Advance Acoustic persons.

Damage or loss occurring during transport

Any complaints based on a false declaration fron the authorised Advance Acoustic dealer

Products sold » such as » either « final sale » or the cost due to the installation, the des installation or reinstallation of the product.

The liability of advance Acoustic is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective parts ( at the discretion of Advance Acoustic) and under no circumstances extends to consequential losses , dammage or accident.

Advance Acoustoc can replace one model ( if this is no more manufactured) by another model at the same cost.. Any device or component for replacement, may be new or refurbished.

Woofer drivers are face to face (there is a left speaker and a right speaker). It delivers a real coherence in the low frequencies.

This technology needs a three ways crossover - Three speakers improve musical performances.

Floor-standing K5s, K7s and K9s delivers unrivalled performance with a sleek aesthetic that’s a match for any interior style. Large woofer can be used on the side of the cabinet in order to obtain better low frequencies.

Limited reflexions on side walls. The thin enclosure reduces diffraction affects dramatically which results in a more open soundstage with greater focus. Design and development in France by Advance Paris Sarl 13 rue du coq gaulois - 77390 Brie Comte Robert - FRANCE Tel. +33 (0) 160 185 900 - Fax +33 (0) 160 185 895 email: info@advance-acoustic.com www.advance-acoustic.com