Menuet SE - Speaker Dali - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Menuet SE Dali

Congratulations with your new DALI MENUET loudspeaker. It is important to us that your new DALI loudspeakers are set up and connected optimally. For this reason, we recommend that you read this manual and follow its instructions. This manual contains instructions for setup and connection, as well as tips and advice on how to get the most out of your new loudspeakers. DALI is acclaimed around the world for unique loudspeakers built to our uncompromising standards for design and performance. The goal for every single DALI loudspeaker is always our foremost commitment: To create a listening experience in your home that will make you forget time and place. Remember to sign up for the DALI newsletter at www.dali-speakers.com. Enjoy

Be careful not to damage the contents when you unpack the parts. Check that all parts are contained in the cardboard box (see Table 1). Keep the packaging materials should your speaker need to be relocated or serviced.

To achieve the best results, the loudspeaker setup should be symmetrical round your favorite listening position, (see Figure 1A – 1C). We recommend that you experiment with the position of your loudspeakers – the sound quality will change depending on the loudspeaker position. For DALI MENUET the speakers should ideally be positioned, so that the height of the tweeter is approximately at ear height when seated in your favorite listening position. DALI MENUET is designed to be positioned flat up against the wall. Objects positioned between the speaker and listening position might negatively affect sound quality. The speakers are designed to meet our wide dispersion principle, so they should not be angled towards the listening position, but be positioned parallel with the rear wall (see Figure 2). By parallel positioning, the distortion in the main listening area will be lowered and the room integration will be better. The wide dispersion principle will also ensure that sound is spread evenly within a large area in the listening room. The speakers can be positioned on a stand/shelf or hung on the wall using an optional wall bracket(s). If positioned on a stand or shelf, the enclosed rubber bumpers can be placed under the speaker for stable and vibration-free positioning (see Figure 3). For wall mounting you must use an optional wall bracket(s) (available at all DALI dealers). Before mounting the speakers to the wall, position the special bumpers, which are enclosed in the wall bracket packaging, on the rear edge of the speaker. These bumpers ensure the correct distance from the wall.

Correct, tight connections to your amplifier are extremely important for your listening experience. Always use cables of the same type and length for left and right channels. We recommend using special speaker cables from DALI, available from your dealer. Connection in correct phase is a detail that is often ignored. The red (+) terminal of the amplifier must be connected to the red (+) terminal of the loudspeaker. The black (-) terminal of the amplifier must be connected to the black (-) terminal of the loudspeaker. (see Figure 4).7 UK DE DK CN FR JP For the optimal listening experience, the right loudspeaker (as seen from the listening position) must be connected to the amplifier output terminals marked “R” or “Right” The left loudspeaker must be connected to the amplifier output terminals marked “L” or “Left” Even a single loudspeaker connected out-of-phase in a stereo or surround installation will make the bass weaker and the stereo image unfocused. Note: Before connecting cables or changing any connections, ALWAYS turn off your amplifier. Note: Make sure that the bare conductors are tightly gripped by the terminals with no loose wires that could cause a short circuit and damage the amplifier. Note: If you are using MENUET in a surround system, follow the instructions included with your surround amplifier.

Like any mechanical system, a loudspeaker requires a “running-in” period to perform at its best. You will experience a gradual increase in sound quality during the first period of use. The breakin period will vary depending on use and playback volume (approximately 50 hours at medium volume is recommended). Unlike other mechanical systems, the life-span of a loudspeaker is increased by normal, regular playback of music.

6.0 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Clean the cabinets with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinets are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in all-purpose cleaner and then well wrung out. Be very careful when wiping the speaker cones, as they are very fragile. Fabric frameworks can be cleaned with a clothes brush and wiped with a well-wrung, lint-free cloth and mild all-purpose cleaner.

6.1 AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT:

The surfaces of the DALI MENUET are sensitive to sunlight, which might cause color fading over time. To reduce color fading, we recommend that you avoid exposing the loudspeaker to direct sunlight.

If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the EU member states, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). If you reside in countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By following this process, you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

8.0 POWER AND ACOUSTIC PRESSURE

How loud a speaker is able to play and still sound good is completely dependent on the signal it has to reproduce. So, in practice, you cannot define an unequivocal level for use in comparing different speakers.8 Obviously, lots of pure, undistorted output from a large amplifier is better than a distorted signal from a small amplifier stretched beyond its capacity. The signal from a distorting (clipping) amplifier contains much more high-frequency information than an undistorted signal, and therefore puts a heavy strain on the tweeter. Consequently, speakers are often damaged by small amplifiers, having to work too hard - and very rarely by large amplifiers, which are practically running idle. It is worth noting that when the tone controls are turned above the neutral setting this significantly burdens both speakers and amplifier. On a good sound system tone controls should only be used to compensate for poor recordings and not to permanently compensate for weaknesses elsewhere in the system. So, DALI recommends that the tone controls generally be set to the neutral position, and you achieve your desired sound image through correct positioning of the speakers. Ensuring that you keep the volume low enough so the sound remains clear and undistorted will minimize the strain on both speakers and amplifier. All DALI loudspeakers are designed with linear impedance to be an optimal amplifier load. The result is significantly more open and detailed sonic image.

9.0 THE LISTENING ROOM

Every room has its own distinctive acoustics, which influence the way we experience sound from a speaker. The sound you hear consists of direct sound from the speakers and reflected sound from the floor, ceiling and walls. The latter will affect how you experience the sound. As a basic rule, try to avoid large, hard and reflective areas in the immediate vicinity of your loudspeakers as it will typically cause strong reflections, which might disturb the precision and spatial effect of the sound reproduction. Reflection might be suppressed by positioning e.g. a plant between the speaker and the reflecting surface. Soft items such as carpets, curtains etc. might help if the sound is too bright. Both the amount and quality of the deep bass depend on the size and shape of the room, and the position of the speakers. Positioning the speakers near a side or back wall will accentuate the bass. A corner location will accentuate the bass even more, but will also increase the reflections.

10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

In Table 2 you will find the most common specifications for our speakers. Please have in mind that there are countless methods for measuring speakers. However, none of them tell you anything useful about how a speaker really sounds. Only your ears can decide whether one speaker sounds better than another. Like all our speakers, DALI MENUET series is designed to reproduce music as honestly as possible. Enjoy your new DALI MENUET!9 UK DE DK CN FR JP1011 UK DE DK CN FR JP INHALT

Maximum SPL [dB] 105 Recommended Amp. Power [Watt] 20 - 100 Crossover Frequency [Hz] 3 Crossover Principle 2-way High Frequency Driver 28 mm soft dome Low Frequency Driver(s) 4½” wood fibre Enclosure Type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] 63.0 Connection Input(s) Single wire Recommended Placement Shelf / on-wall / stand Recommended Distance from rear wall to speaker’s rear side [cm]

Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] 9.8 x 5.9 x 9.0 Weight [kg/lb] 4.1 / 8.2 Accessories Rubber feet, manual

TABLE 2 - DALI MENUET

All technical specifications are subject to change without notice.Item No. 951053-0-0A DALI Denmark +45 9672 1155 www.dali-speakers.com