Canterbury GROW - Speaker TANNOY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Canterbury GROW TANNOY

2 Way Floorstanding 15" Dual Concentric HiFi Loudspeaker (Oiled Walnut) V 1.02 3Quick Start GuidePRESTIGE GR CANTERBURY GR-OW Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sucient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modication should be performed only by qualiedpersonnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sucient to constitute a risk ofshock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read themanual. Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiedpersonnel. Caution To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. Theapparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Caution These service instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairshave to be performed by qualied servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories

specied by themanufacturer.

the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied

service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected

to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an

appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of

this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city oce, or your household waste collection service.

18. Do not install in a conned space,

such as a book case or similar unit.

19. Do not place naked ame

sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

20. Please keep the environmental

aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

FRISKRIVNINGSKLAUSUL14 15Quick Start GuidePRESTIGE GR CANTERBURY GR-OW Introduction Music is an art form that needs to be experienced in all its beauty, detail, and nuance without the slightest colouration that can instantly detract from its purest essence. A truly great loudspeaker design enables the speaker system to remove itself from the soundscape and present the music in a manner that envelopes you in the same way as a live performance. In the 1970s Tannoy created a range of monitors that forever changed the way studio engineers and audiophiles alike chose to experience high quality audio. The Tannoy HPD Series quickly became some of the most beloved Hi-Fi loudspeakers of all time. More than just an homage its predecessor, the CANTERBURY Dual Concentric Hi-Fi Loudspeaker further elevates the Tannoy HPD heritage of outstandingly transparent performance via the implementation of new, upscaled drivers and components – technology that was unavailable at the time. Simply put, the CANTERBURY delivers legendary HPD performance to a new generation of music acionados. Unpacking Examine all pieces of packing material and inspect the carton for signs of external damage. If there is evidence of excessive damage to the packaging and resulting damage to the loudspeaker, inform the carrier and supplier immediately. Always keep the packing in such circumstances for subsequent examination. Check the contents of the accessories pack for the pair of loudspeakers as follows:

• • Bi-wire links (x4)

• • Tin of wood wax (x1)

• • Metal feet (x6) Unfasten the bottom of the carton. Fold the end leaves out of the way and remove the 4 corner packing pieces to reveal the plinth and bottom of the loudspeaker cabinet. Locate and carefully remove the accessories pack from the carton. Turn the carton and loudspeaker over so that the cabinet now stands on the oor inside the carton. Lift the carton upwards to reveal the loudspeaker.16 17Quick Start GuidePRESTIGE GR CANTERBURY GR-OW Positioning Locate the loudspeakers so that the favourite listening position is approximately 15° from the axes of the cabinets. The axes of both cabinets should intersect at a point slightly in front of the listening position. Remember that the proximity of the loudspeakers to walls and corners will aect the sound. Some experimentation will probably be needed to ne-tune the stereo image depth and low frequency sound quality. Close to wall positions and room corners have the eect of increasing very low frequency sound energy. Reective adjacent walls may upset the stereo image by causing unwanted reections. In order to experience the best acoustic performance and fully realise their exceptional stereo image depth capabilities, the loudspeakers should ideally be used at least 1m from any sidewall or reective surface and at least 0.5 m away from a rear wall. Inserts are provided in the base of the speakers for down spikes that give maximum stability. The spikes provided should be screwed into the base of the loudspeakers. When the loudspeaker is installed in its upright position, the spikes should pass between the weave of your carpet to contact the oor beneath. Adjust the spikes for maximum stability, then tighten the lock nuts rmly, but without using undue force. For polished wooden oors and other delicate surfaces, metal cups are provided to place under the spikes.

Connection Consult the product specication section within this manual as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplier matching to your speakers. As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken to avoid overdriving any amplier, as this will cause output overload resulting in ‘clipping’ or distortion within the output signal. This can cause damage to the speakers if done for any extended period. Generally an amplier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will pose less risk of damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered amplier running at less than 90% of output power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100%. Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the amplier to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range and wide bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment. We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker. Remember that cable construction can aect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to nd a cable that suits your ear and audio system. Single Wire Mode irst link the HF+ terminal to the LF+ terminal and HF- terminal to the LF- terminal, using the links provided in the accessories pack. The positive (plus) terminal on the amplier left channel (marked + or coloured red) must be connected to the positive HF terminal on the left speaker. The left speaker is the one on the left as you look at the stereo pair from your listening position. The negative (minus) terminal on the amplier left channel (marked - or coloured black) must be connected to the negative HF terminal on the left speaker. Repeat this connection process for the right speaker. Remember that the positive (+ or red) on the amplier must be connected to the positive (+ or red) on the speaker and the negative (- or black) to negative. Select a signal source, such as a CD player, switch on the amplier and slowly turn up the volume control to check that both loudspeakers are reproducing bass and treble information. Earth Connection: To optimise performance further, use a shielded or screened loudspeaker cable in order to reduce unwanted radio frequency interference. The screening termination should be connected to the earth or ground (white) terminal on the loudspeaker and to the ground or earth connection on the amplier. Alternatively, if you are not using a screened loudspeaker cable but wish to utilise the earthing facility, run a single cable between the loudspeaker and amplier earth terminals. POWER AMPLIFIER- + - L R

‘EARTH’ CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER (OPTIONAL) LINKS IN PLACE18 19Quick Start GuidePRESTIGE GR CANTERBURY GR-OW Bi-wire Mode Please note in bi-wire mode that the link cables should not be used. Best results will be obtained with a specially designed bi-wire speaker cable. If your amplier is not equipped with two sets of output terminals, twist the Left LF+ (positive) and the Left HF+ (positive) together at the amplier end of the cables. Connect these to the amplier Left channel positive terminal marked + (plus) or coloured red. Twist the Left LF- (negative) and the HF- (negative) cables together and connect them to the amplier Left channel negative terminal marked - (minus) or coloured black. At the loudspeaker end, connect the cables labelled Left LF+ and Left LF- to the left hand loudspeaker LF terminals, ensuring that you note the polarity markings on the cable sheathing. Then proceed to connect the Left HF+ and Left HF- to the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker. Repeat this process to connect the right hand loudspeaker to the amplier right channel output, once again ensuring that polarity is correct throughout. Bi-amp Mode LINKS REMOVED POWER AMPLIFIER

• • Links bi-wire (x4)

Pleaseregister your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registeringyour purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and eciently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, ifapplicable.

2. Malfunction. Should your

Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Shouldyour country not be listed, pleasecheck if your problem can be dealt with by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning theproduct.

3. Power Connections.

Beforeplugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating withoutexception.

28 Hz - 27 kHz (-6 dB) Recommended amplier power 20 - 300 W RMS Power handling (IEC) 150 W continuous, 600 W peak Nominal dispersion 90 degrees conical Sensitivity

118 dB continuous, 124 dB peak Components Low frequency dual concentric 380 mm (15") with paper pulp cone and twin roll impregnated fabric surround, 52 mm (2") round wire voice coil High frequency dual concentric 52 mm (2") aluminium/magnesium alloy dome with round wire voice coil Crossover Frequency 1.1 kHz Type Bi-wired, hard wired passive, low loss. Time compensated 2nd order low pass, 2nd order high pass Adjustment ±3 dB over 1.1 kHz to 27 kHz shelving, +2 dB to -6 dB per octave over 5 kHz - 27 kHz slope Enclosure Type Dual variable distributed ported Connectors 5 x 4 mm 24 ct Tannoy customized binding posts Dimensions (HWD) 480 x 680 x 1100 mm (18.9 x 26.8 x 43.3") Net weight 68 kg (149.6 lbs) Construction 19 mm (¾") MDF with plywood internal bracing, heavily damped Finish Walnut veneer and high acoustic transparency nylon grill cover Accessory pack (included) Bi-wire bridge connectors Prestige wood wax Felt pad Grille key Metal feet Welcome pack documentation

Average over stated bandwidth, measured at 1 metre on axis. Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 1 metre in half space.70 71Quick Start GuidePRESTIGE GR CANTERBURY GR-OW

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