Retrospective 1978 MKII - Hi-fi system Numan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Retrospective 1978 MKII Numan

Dear customer, Congratulations on your purchase. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them to prevent potential damage. We accept no liability for damage caused by disregarding the instructions or improper use. Please scan the QR code to access the latest operating instructions and for further information about the product. CONTENTS Safety Instructions 20 Technical Data 21 Suitable ampliers 24 Accessories 26 Stand mounting 26 Speaker covers 29 Disposal Considerations 30 Manufacturer & Importer (UK) 3018

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions

• Lightning - If you do not use the device for a longer period of time or in the event of electrical storms, unplug the device from the power outlet or disconnect the device from the antenna connection. This prevents damage to the product due to lightning and overvoltage.

• Overloading - Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords or integral sockets as this may result in a re or electric shock.

• Foreign objects and liquid entry - Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could cause a re or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on the unit.

• Repair and maintenance - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Leave all maintenance work to qualied service personnel.

• Damage requiring servicing - Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel when any of the following situations occur: a) If the mains cable or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product has been dropped or damaged. e) If the product has a signicantly reduced performance.

• Spare parts - If spare parts are needed, make sure that the specialist company replacing the parts only uses spare parts that are approved by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions may result in re, electric shock or other hazards.

• Heat - Do not place the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers). Note: Children over 8 years as well as mentally, sensory and physically impaired persons may only use the device if they have been informed in detail about the functions and safety precautions by a supervisor responsible for them beforehand and understand the associated risks.19

TECHNICAL DATA Retrospective 1977 MKII The Retrospective 1977 MKII is a 3-way speaker with two woofers in the typical look of the seventies. At the same time, the components used and the sound character are highly modern: Thanks to its precise response and high level stability, the speaker sounds extremely lively and can supply sound for rooms up to 60 square metres in size. In addition, during development we placed special emphasis on a natural spatial impression with very good localisation of voices and instruments. We recommend a free-standing installation with a distance of at least 70 cm to all walls and a high-quality and powerful integrated amplier according to the power specications at the end of this manual. Product code 10030966, 10030968,

Retrospective 1978 MKII The Retrospective 1978 MKII is a 3-way speaker cabinet in the true sense of the word, as it takes up the typical shape of HiFi stereo speaker cabinets of the seventies and eighties. Due to their large volume and powerful bass response, your pair of 1978 speakers should be placed at a slight angle on a stable piece of furniture or the oor: This is especially stylish with our Retrospective stands, which we oer as accessories. Please do not squeeze this speaker into a shelf, but keep a distance of at least 50 cm from all surrounding walls: The Retrospective 1978 MKII rewards free-standing placement with a powerful, precise and particularly realistic sound in rooms of up to 40 square metres. Please position your pair of speakers so that the two logos are facing outwards. Product code 10030960, 10030961, 10030962 RMS output power 100 W / 160 W Resistance 4 Ω Dimensions without feet (W x D x H) 26.0 x 30.0 x 40.0 cm Weight 2 x 9.4 kg21

Retrospective 1979 S The Retrospective 1979 S is a 2-way speaker with a bass-midrange driver, a tweeter with integrated sound guide and a passive cone. Despite its compact dimensions, the smallest member of the popular Retrospective speaker family has very good bass capability and a balanced sound image. Designed as a wall- mounted speaker, the 1979 S is also ideally suited as a desktop and shelf speaker due to its excellent near-eld characteristics. The 1979 S will be particularly interesting for all home cinema fans and multi-channel sound lovers, because it opens up completely new surround perspectives and combination possibilities as a rear speaker extension for Retrospective 1977 MKII and 1978 MKII. Thanks to its precise response and good level stability for its size, the 1979 S sounds extremely lively and can easily supply smaller rooms with sound, even as a stereo pair. If the Retrospective 1979 S is used as a rear speaker, 20 to 30 watts per channel at 4 ohms are suicient. If you want to use the speakers in a 5.1 setup, make sure that you select the speaker size "Small" or "Normal" in the settings of your AV receiver. Product code 10030947, 10030948, 10030949 RMS output power 50 W / 90 W Resistance 4 Ω Dimensions without feet (W x D x H) 17.0 x 15.0 x 27.0 cm Weight 2 x 2.9 kg22

Retrospective 1979 C The Retrospective 1979 C is a 2-way centre speaker in D'Appolito arrangement with two mid-woofers, a tweeter with integrated sound guide and two passive membranes. The Retrospective 1979 C is the central element of a full-edged home cinema system. It impresses with its high speech intelligibility and a round sound. Clear treble and full bass provide suicient assertiveness. Like the 1979 S, the 1979 C is designed as a wall-mounted speaker, which clearly emphasises the bass response. Nevertheless, thanks to its excellent near- eld characteristics, it can also be used as a mono speaker. With precise speech reproduction, full sound and good level stability, the Retrospective 1979 C sounds distinctly lively and to the point. Product code 10030954, 10030955,

RMS output power 70 W / 120 W Resistance 4 Ω Dimensions without feet (W x D x H) 38.5 x 15.0 x 17.0 cm Weight 4.7 kg SUITABLE AMPLIFIERS The Retrospective speakers are typical 4-ohm speakers that will work with almost any HiFi amplier without damaging it - this also applies to most older ampliers and receivers from the seventies and eighties. If in doubt, please consult the manual of your unit. We recommend an amplier with a peak power according to the table below. If you hear distortion when listening at high volumes (e.g. at a party), please reduce the volume on your amplier immediately.23

Model Amplier output power Retrospective 1977 MKII 100-200 W Retrospective 1978 MKII 100-160 W Retrospective 1979 S 20-100 W Retrospective 1979 C 30-100 W Connection We recommend using speaker cables with a diameter of at least 2.5 mm² for the Retrospective speakers. The shorter the cable, the better the sound. Cables up to about 5 m in length are absolutely safe to use. Please rst connect one end of your cable to the two terminals on your speaker. Then when you connect the other end to the amplier, please make sure to connect the PLUS terminal (usually RED) of the amplier to the POSITIVE terminal of the Retrospective connection panel - and NEGATIVE (usually BLACK) to NEGATIVE. Incorrect connections on individual speakers will not damage the amplier or speakers, but the sound will seem "diuse" and poor in low bass. Therefore, if you are dissatised with the sound characteristics after connecting, rst check all connections!24

ACCESSORIES When you purchase the Retrospective speakers, you will receive a cover in the colour of your choice. You can easily attach these if necessary. Grey Brown Black-brown 1977 MKII 10030970 10030971 10030972 1978 MKII 10030963 10030964 10030965 1979 S 10030950 10030951 10030952 1979 C 10030957 10030958 10030959 STAND MOUNTING Please mount the enclosed silicone feet by screwing them lightly into the M8 insert. Please use the enclosed adhesive rubber feet for Retrospective 1979 S and 1979 C. 1977 MKII & 1978 MKII Mounting the silicone feet25

Foot mounting 1977 MKII

Before mounting, lay a blanket on the oor for protection and place the Retrospective on it. Tilt the speaker slightly to one of the edges (front edge/rear edge) as shown in the illustration. Mount the enclosed silicone feet by screwing them lightly into the M8 insert. Then place the speaker on the screwed-in silicone feet, tilt it to the other side, push the blanket aside a little and repeat the process.26

Wall mounting 1979 S & 1979 C You can also mount the Retrospective 1979 S speaker as well as the 1979 C centre speaker on the wall with solid screws and plugs.

First mount the spacers by slightly screwing them into the inserts on the backs of the housings according to the illustration. 2 Then hang the speakers on the wall. 1979 S back side 1979 C front side27

SPEAKER COVERS Please attach the cover to the speaker as shown below. First place the lower edge of the cover in the lower speaker inner frame and then press the upper side into the frame until the cover is securely attached to the speaker. Attach cover Remove cover28

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS If there is a legal regulation in your country regarding the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, this symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of this product in accordance with the regulations, you protect the environment and the health of those around you from negative consequences. For information on recycling and disposal of this product, contact your local government or household waste disposal service. MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK) Manufacturer: Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany. Importer for Great Britain: Berlin Brands Group UK Ltd PO Box 1145 Oxford, OX1 9UW United Kingdom29