EOLE SYSTEM 2.1 - Speaker CABASSE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EOLE SYSTEM 2.1 CABASSE

Bookshelf / on wall / stand / in ceiling

2

coaxial midrange-tweeter DOM18/10T15

Soft Dome / P2C diaphragm

4,000 Hz

170-22000Hz

91 dB

8 ohms

4 ohms

70W

490W

yes

13cm / 5.1 in

1.7 kg / 3.7 lb

black / white / silver

SUBWOOFER

subwoofer

1

woofer 21TMT3 - 21 cm / 8 in

Cellulose pulp

adjustable 20 -200 Hz

adjustable 0^ -180°

35 - 200 Hz

active

active

active

250W

750W

no

33 × 33 × 36 ~cm

13 × 13 × 14.2 in

11.5 kg / 25.3 lb

black / white / silver

Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality,

Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the models presented in speci-cation sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice.

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Verwendung

Wege

Chassis

Trennfrequency

Phase

Übertragungsbereich

Attention aux chariots de manutention

Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.

Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.

With the Eole SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a 5.1 audio video system based on the Spatially Coherent Source (SCS) principles coming from our high end ARTIS range of speakers. With these 2-way speakers combined with a Éole active subwoofer, you can get a very high quality system, in a 5.1 configuration (5 channels system).

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.

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.

Applicable for USA, Canada or where approved for usage

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

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.

UNPACKING

Open carton flaps; leave one by one all the components. If the speakers or the subwoofer appear damaged, do not use them. Repack everything in the original packing and contact your authorized Cabasse dealer immediately. We suggest you to retain the packing for future use.

Caution! Handle with care the 23.5 lb (11.5 kg) of the subwoofer. Use good lifting practice to avoid injury.

Caution! To avoid electric shock or fire hazards, do not expose speakers to rain or moisture.

Caution! To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.

SETTING UP

THE COMPONENTS OF YOUR SYSTEM ①

5 Éole speakers, 5 sets for use on bookshelf, 5 wall supports, screws to fix the supports, 2 stands.
1 Santorin 21 active subwoofer, 1 CINCH cable, 5 loud-speaker cables ( 3 × 6 ~m / 20 ft - 2 × 12 ~m / 40 ft ).

The Éole speaker can be placed on a shelf ⑧ , fixed on a wall ③ or fixed on a stand ④ .

POSITIONNING ⑤

Éole speakers have all the same technical features; they can be used on any channel. All the speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the image of your television set; they can thus be placed near any screen.
- No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between the speakers and the listener.
- Front left and right speakers must be directed towards the listening area and placed on either side of the screen with at least a distance of 7 ft and 16 ft (2 and 5 m) between the 2 speakers.
The centre satellite should be placed as close as possible to the screen: on the top, below, or directly on your television set. Place the satellite at the vertical of the screen for a perfect cohesion and precision between dialogues and picture.
- Surround speakers should be placed against the side walls, at listening height or higher if possible and slightly behind the listening area.
The Éole subwoofer should be placed in the front listening area. To get the best result, it is always necessary to carry out tests according to the acoustics of the room. To prevent interference with the screen of your television set, place the subwoofer at least 2 ft (0.6m) of your television set.

CONNECTIONS ⑧

Caution! Before making any connection turn off your AV amplifier and unplug it from the outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system.

Caution! It is imperative before any connection to respect the setting in phase by connecting the terminals + red of the AV amplifier to the terminal + red of the speakers. Proceed then in the same way for terminals - black.

• Connect of the LINE IN inputs of the subwoofer to the output SUBWOOFER/LFE of the AV amplifier using the CINCH cable.

Check all the connections carried out on the speakers, the subwoofer and the amplifier. Ensure that each speaker is connected according to its position in the room. Check that all the speakers are well in phase (+/red in +/red and -/black in -/black). Once this checking made you can connect your amplifier and the subwoofer to the sector.

Caution! To prevent the risks of electric shock take care to completely insert plugs of sector cords.

SUBWOOFER ADJUSTING ⑦

Take care of positioning the sector switch 115V/230V on the right position according to your country.

The switch ON/OFF (located on the back) of the subwoofer has 3 positions:

ON

AUTO: Automatic, the system is put automatically on ON or OFF according to the presence of signal coming from the AV amplifier. Put the switch ON/OFF on AUTO or ON position.

OFF

CROSSOVER: adjust the potentiometer on 150Hz
VOLUME: the adjustment of the volume will depend upon room positioning, type of amplifiers... With Eole SYSTEM the average position is on a “12 AM” position. For an optimum adjustment of the volume, we advise you to carry out it starting from a stereo source (CD). Then use the TEST TONE of your AV amplifier to adjust the level of channel SUBWOOFER/LFE.
PHASE: usually it is necessary to position the potentiometer on 0^ , however 2 positions can be used 0^ and 180^ .
- adjust the potentiometer on 0^ when the subwoofer and the front speakers are positioned at the same distance of the listening area.
- adjust the potentiometer on 180^ when the subwoofer is positioned 5 ft (1.5m) ahead or behind the front speakers.

SETTING YOUR AV AMPLIFIER ⑧

The table below shows the specific adjustments to be entered during the setup of the AV receiver :

Speakers	AV amplifier adjusting
FRONT LEFT	SMALL
FRONT RIGHT	SMALL
CENTRE	SMALL
SURROUND LEFT	SMALL
SURROUND RIGHT	SMALL
SUBWOOFER/LFE	ON / 150 Hz

After having selected the "ON" option for the use of the subwoofer in the setup menu, select or enter 150Hz as the upper cross-over frequency for the subwoofer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with your Eole SYSTEM, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Cabasse dealer to arrange for service.

Problems	Solutions
The system does not function at all	·Make sure the amplifier and the subwoofer plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and that the subwoofer is turned ON or AUTO. ·Be sure that the right source is selected on the amplifier (video, CD, DVD, tuner...). ·Check the speaker connections. ·Turn the subwoofer on ON or AUTO. ·For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with the digital input of your amplifier.
Not enough or too much bass	·Move the subwoofer closer to a wall or a corner to increase very low bass frequencies. ·Move it farther away from a wall or a corner to decrease very low bass frequencies. ·Adjust the LFE level control of your AV amplifier
No surround sound	·Check that the adjustments of your AV amplifier are correct

CLEANING THE SPEAKERS

The cabinets of Éole speakers may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

The grill assemblies on the speakers may be carefully vacu-umed, if necessary. Please note that the drivers are located directly behind the grille cloth, and are easily damaged if rea-sonable care is not taken.

AFTER SALE SERVICE

Cabasse retailers' network is at your disposal to ensure the after sale service of your material. To get the list of Cabasse retailers, contact us or consult our web site www.cabasse.com.

Thanks to the above information, your Eole SYSTEM is now nicely set up and we hope you will enjoy your speaker system for many years. We receive every day letters from customers expressing the ever growing satisfaction and musical emotion they have been getting with our speakers over the years. These letters are our first motivation.