Signature Theta - Speaker TRIANGLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Signature Theta TRIANGLE

WARNING : Read carefully all the safety instructions before using the device.

Keep these safety instructions for future references. Do not use this apparatus near water or liquid. Only clean with a dry and soft cloth. Do not block any aperture (vents) of the device. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or any other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat. Only use accessories specied by the manufacturer. Be sure that the stand/table/furniture is strong enough to support the apparatus. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particulary at the plugs and also protect the connector where it exit from the apparatus. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when it’s unused for long periods of time. The plug of the apparatus must t with the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with protective earthing connection. Refer to your authorized TRIANGLE dealer or qualied service personnel if the apparatus is damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen on the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.www.trianglehifi.com

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UNPACKING Open the box and remove all staples, then carefully take the speaker out of the box. When unpacking, if you notice any defects on any of the drivers or the cabinet, you should contact your dealer. Before disposing the packaging, check that nothing is left inside. CONNECTIONS For optimal sound reproduction, we suggest that you choose a loudspeaker cable of high quality to connect your amplier to your TRIANGLE loudspeakers. TRIANGLE’s high denition OFC cable will guarantee an excellent result. You should use cables of the same length for the left and right channels and take special care to respect the + and - polarity for each channel. ATTENTION: If one of the speakers is placed next to a television, color settings may be affected by the speaker’s magnetism. Keep a minimum distance of 1m. Bi-amplication and bi-wiring For those wishing to improve their listening system further, it is possible to use bi-amplication or bi-wiring. With bi-amplication, interference between the woofers and other drivers is totally eliminated, as each one is driven by its own amplier. It is compulsory to use identical ampliers to conserve the uniformity of the loudspeaker. To do this, remove the terminal jumpers and use two stereo ampliers. On the speakers, the upper terminals are the signal inputs for midrange and treble. The lower terminals are the signal inputs for bass. Use one amplier to feed the bass, and the second for the midrange and treble (see the diagram below). A17

Instead of two ampliers, you can use a single amplier if it is equipped with two sets of speakers A and B. Both sets should be selected. This is bi-wiring and not bi-amplication.18

SPIKES ADJUSTMENT If you have a concern for verticality of your Signature speaker because of a non-at oor, it is possible to adjust the verticality by screwing or moving the rear points located under the base (see diagram below). We encourage you to take the utmost care in handling the speaker.19

Signature range speakers are easy to position. The bookshelf speaker can be set up in different ways : on bookshelves, on a desk, on the oor or a suitable support for example. When positioning your loudspeakers, apply the following rules:

• Avoid rooms with too much reverberation, such as tiled rooms without carpets or curtains. • Your listening position should not be too close to the loudspeakers, leave a minimum of 2m.

• The distance between the speakers should be a minimum of 2 m for a good stereo effect. • If possible, place the speakers so that sound is «diffused» lengthwise within the room.

• Avoid placing the speaker in corners; they should be at least 40 cm away from the back wall and at least 50cm from the sidewalls. Generally, a position close to the rear wall increases the response in the low frequencies (and reduces the imaging) and contrariwise, a position far from the back wall reproduces a wide and deep sound image. Carry out several test positions to nd the best room set-up. <2M <0.4M <0.5M <0.5M <2M20

A typical home cinema installation includes: Two main speakers, left and right (Alpha / Delta) A center speaker (Gamma) One or several subwoofers Several surround speakers (Theta) : signal 5.1 : 2 rear speakers / signal 6.1 : 3 rear speakers / signal 7.1 : 4 rear speakers. To place the main speakers in the best position, follow the same rules as for a stereo installation (see previous paragraph on stereo positioning) :

The center speaker should be placed along the line formed by the two main speakers. For home cinema setups, a subwoofer is highly recommended in order to reproduce the special bass effects channel featured on supports such as audio or video DVDs. The positioning of the subwoofer is not critical if you select a crossover frequency below 80Hz. Above this frequency, it is better to move the subwoofer closer to the main speakers - the best position being in between the two speakers. Ensure that it is not placed in the corner of the room to avoid creating unpleasant resonances. We recommend that you place the rear speakers at 1.5 to 2m of height. Their role is to reproduce surround sound; the listener should not be able to locate them and they should not be placed at ear level. If you use bookshelf speakers for your home cinema setup, we recommend to place the amplier on «SMALL» in order to restrict the bass. You will nd further instructions for conguring your installation in your A/V amplier owner’s manual.

CHOOSING THE AMPLIFIER

For optimal results, it is important to choose a good quality amplier with sufcient power. It is preferable to use a powerful amplier within reasonable limits, with less risk of distortion, than demanding too much from a less powerful amplier, which will ultimately clip and seriously risk damaging your loudspeakers. Finally, remember that a volume dial set at medium position does not mean that the amplier is at «medium» power. It mainly depends on input sensitivity and source output level. For further information concerning your system, please consult our website: www.trianglehi.com22 Spécications techniques Technical specications