iO3 - Speaker CABASSE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL iO3 CABASSE

iO3 lifestyle HiFi Speaker

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SUBWOOFER STEREO YES

SUBWOOFER LOW-PASS 125Hz (ou choix le plus proche de 125) OK-notice-iO2-16pages:OK-notice-iO2 19/01/10 12:55 Page8e n g l i s h SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of graphical symbols - The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- angle, 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 ope- rating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatu- re 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 con- stantly 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 instal- lation 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 express- ly 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 recom- mended 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 rel- evant 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 oth- er 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 mate- rials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or elec- tric 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 main- tenance 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: n The power supply or the plug is damaged.n Foreign bodies or liquid penetrated the device.n The device was exposed to dripping or splashing.n 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. n The device has fallen or its housing is damaged.n 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 techni- cian to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device works safely. 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 operat- ing temperature rise excessively. Plastic bags - Keep them away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation. Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers. Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers. Caution ! To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, insert fully. Applicable for USA, Canada or where approved for usage OK-notice-iO2-16pages:OK-notice-iO2 19/01/10 12:55 Page9SET-UP The components of your system:

2, 3 or 5 iO3 speakers1 Santorin 25 active subwoofer iO3 speaker on base The wall mountable version of the iO3 speaker requires a single screw to be positioned on a wall . The base of this version is also designed for the iO3 speaker to be positioned on fur-niture like a bookshelf or a TV-set. The magnetic link between the sphere and its foot enables a very easy orientation towards the listening area . The foot is fit-ted with 3 cables outputs (in its centre and in both ends) and the bottom panel integrating the Cabasse logo can be turned 180°, so that you can choose the most elegant way for the cables.Attention, the vent hole located at the back of the sphereshould not be sealed by the base. iO3 speaker stand version The stand version is supplied with adjustable spikes for a per-fect stability even if thefloor is not horizontal. Power supply of Santorin 25 iO3 SYSTEM positioning Positioning of the speakers: if possible, try to match with the drawing, with the Santorin 25 subwoofer in the front area facing the listening spot. Its position against a wall reinforces the extreme low register and limits the reflections between 80 and 200 Hz. However to obtain the best result, it is always necessary to carry out tests according to the acoustics of the room. CONNECTIONS It is imperative to respect the correct phasing when connecting:+ to + (red) and - to - (black). To connect the speaker cableto the terminals of the iO3 speaker, pull out the bottom platefrom the base. Configuration 5.1 n 5 iO3 speakers + 1 Santorin 25 subwoofer

Connect each speaker output of the 5.1 amplifier directly to the matching iO3 speaker (front right, front left, centre, etc.). Connect the subwoofer CINCH RCA output of the amplifier to one CINCH RCA LINE IN post of the subwoofer.e n g l i s h With the iO3 SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a Hi Fi / audio video system based on the Spatially Coherent System (SCS) principles coming from our high end ARTIS range of speakers. With these 2-way very compact speakers combined with a Santorin 25 active subwoofer, you can get a very high quality system, either in a 2.1 configuration (standard stereo), in a 5.1 configuration (5 channels system), 6.1 or 7.1… The Santorin 25 Cabasse subwoofer is dedicated to iO3 SYSTEM.Cabasse Lipari 21 or Santorin 30-200 / 30-500 subwoofer series can be used with iO3 speakers. If you wish to use another active subwoofer, check that thebandwidth of the subwoofer is adjustable up to 150 Hz with a very 24 dB slope at 200 Hz.We recommend the use of the Santorin 25 or Santorin 30i subwoofers for their power handling capacity, especially for a 3 channels or more set-up. Attention! Before connecting the active subwoofer to themains, be assured that the 115-230V switch isset up according to the local voltage. Attention Do no connect the active subwooferto the mains with the suppliedpower cable before having comple-ted all the other connections. Afterhaving selected the right voltageand connected the subwoofer to themains, select either ON or AUTOposition for the POWER switch. .With the switch on the STAND BYposition, the unit will mute after afew minutes without input signal.The system turns on automaticallywhen signal comes back.

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SANTORIN 25

Voltage 115/230V AC-50/60 HzMaximum power consumption 165WStandby power consumtion 0.49W @ 230VAC 0.5W @ 115VACPower consumption when off 0.04W @ 230VAC 0.04W @ 115VACUseable temperature range +5°C to +35°CStorage temperature -5°C to +40°CUseable humidity range 40% to 70% OK-notice-iO2-16pages:OK-notice-iO2 19/01/10 12:55 Page10Then adjusts the set-up menu of your audio video amplifier: For 5 iO3 speakers: For 3 iO3 speakers and 2 large bandwidth front speakers: SANTORIN 25 SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS a) CROSSOVER FREQUENCY In stereo configuration

, position the poten- tiometer at 2.00 o’clock, equivalent to 125 Hz. In 5.1 configuration, adjust the potentiometer on the 180 Hz position to avoid overlapping with the 125 Hz filter of the audio-video amplifier. e n g l i s h 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 specification sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice. Our web site www.cabasse.com will give you the specific adjustments we recommend for the use of our active subwoofers. Installation active subwoofer

in semi-reverberating chamber 118 dB active 200 W nominal 400 W peak from 40 to 180 Hz 1 low level 42 x 36 x 38 cm - 16.5 x 14.2 x 14.6 in 19 kg - 42 lb 2/7 channels

in semi-reverberating chamber 93 dB/2.8 v/1 m 8 ohms

Ways Drivers Crossover frequency Frequency bandwith Pulsed sound pressure Efficiency Nominal impedance Minimum impedance Power handling Peak power handling Lowpass cut-off frequency Phase switch Input Magnetic shielding Diameter of the sphere iO3 base version dimensions (hx w x

SUBWOOFER STEREO YES