Signature Alpha - Speaker TRIANGLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Signature Alpha TRIANGLE

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SIGNATURE

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Mode d'emploi & Garantie Owner's manual & Warranty

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
  ▶Only use accessories specified 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 particularly 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 fit 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 qualified 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.

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SOMMAIRE / SUMMARY

GARANTIE / WARRANTY 4

MODE D'EMPLOI - FRANÇAIS 7

▶ Unpacking & connecting 16
▶ Spikes adjustment 18
▶ Positioning for stereo 19
▶ Positioning for Home Cinema 20
▶ Choosing the amplifier

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INFORMATIONS TECHNIQUES / TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS 22

GARANTIE / WARRANTY

Thanks for buying a TRIANGLE product.

We want you to enjoy your purchase to the fullest. The first step is an easy registration of your products. By doing this, you will benefit from helpful tips, products support, special offers and 3 years warranty.

Online registration

Register your product easily online at the following address : https://www.trianglehifi.com/en/register/

Note on the warranty

Your TRIANGLE loudspeakers are warranted for 3 years. This warranty takes effect from the date of purchase and covers any manufacturing defect or damage your loudspeakers could suffer as a result of these same defects. This warranty is granted solely to the first owner of the product, and is not transmittable in the case of resale. To validate your warranty, you will need to register online on TRIANGLE website. Please note, this warranty is voided if any fault arises from ill-treatment or careless handling of the product.

The following are not guaranteed :

▶ A burned voice-coil caused by overloading the driver
▶ Any fault occurring from professional usage (public sound systems, PA systems, etc.)
▶ Any fault resulting from storage in areas of high humidity
▶ A pierced or torn membrane
▶ A torn suspension
▶ Any fault resulting from a mechanical shock (ex if dropped or handled roughly)
▶ Any fault arising from servicing by anyone other than an authorized TRIANGLE service technician
▶ Damaged cabinets due to mishandling

MODE D'EMPLOI

FRANÇAIS

DÉBALLAGE

Diagram of a room layout with numbered labels indicating different speaker positions or devices.

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 amplifier to your TRIANGLE loudspeakers. TRIANGLE's high definition 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-amplification and bi-wiring

For those wishing to improve their listening system further, it is possible to use bi-amplification or bi-wiring.

With bi-amplification, interference between the woofers and other drivers is totally eliminated, as each one is driven by its own amplifier. It is compulsory to use identical amplifiers to conserve the uniformity of the loudspeaker.

To do this, remove the terminal jumpers and use two stereo amplifiers. 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 amplifier to feed the bass, and the second for the midrange and treble (see the diagram below).

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A

graph TD
    A["AMPLI 1"] -->|PRE AMP.| B["SPEAKER OUT"]
    B --> C["AMPLI 2"]
    C -->|PRE AMP.| D["SPEAKER OUT"]
    D --> E["AMPLI 2"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

B

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

graph TD
    A["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| B["Speaker OUT B"]
    A -->|RIGHT| B
    C["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| D["Speaker OUT B"]
    C -->|RIGHT| D
    E["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| F["Speaker OUT B"]
    E -->|RIGHT| F
    G["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| H["Speaker OUT B"]
    G -->|RIGHT| H
    I["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| J["Speaker OUT B"]
    I -->|RIGHT| J
    K["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| L["Speaker OUT B"]
    K -->|RIGHT| L
    M["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| N["Speaker OUT B"]
    M -->|RIGHT| N
    O["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| P["Speaker OUT B"]
    O -->|RIGHT| P
    Q["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| R["Speaker OUT B"]
    Q -->|RIGHT| R
    S["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| T["Speaker OUT B"]
    S -->|RIGHT| T
    U["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| V["Speaker OUT B"]
    U -->|RIGHT| V
    W["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| X["Speaker OUT B"]
    W -->|RIGHT| X
    Y["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| Z["Speaker OUT B"]
    Y -->|RIGHT| Z
    AA["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AB["Speaker OUT B"]
    AA -->|RIGHT| AB
    AC["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AD["Speaker OUT B"]
    AC -->|RIGHT| AD
    AE["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AF["Speaker OUT B"]
    AE -->|RIGHT| AF
    AG["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AH["Speaker OUT B"]
    AG -->|RIGHT| AH
    AI["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AJ["Speaker OUT B"]
    AI -->|RIGHT| AJ
    AK["Speaker OUT A"] -->|LEFT RIGHT| AL["Speaker OUT B"]
    AK -->|RIGHT| AL

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SPIKES ADJUSTMENT

If you have a concern for verticality of your Signature speaker because of a non-flat floor, 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.

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POSITIONING FOR STEREO

Signature range speakers are easy to position. The bookshelf speaker can be set up in different ways: on bookshelves, on a desk, on the floor 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 2m 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 find the best room set-up.

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POSITIONING FOR HOME CINEMA

A typical home cinema installation includes:

1 Two main speakers, left and right (Alpha / Delta)
2 ▶A center speaker (Gamma)
3 ▶One or several subwoofers
4 ▶ Several surround speakers (Theta) : signal 5.1 : 2 rear speakers / signal 6.1 : 3 rear speakers / signal 7.1 : 4 rear speakers.

Diagram of a room layout with numbered labels indicating different speaker positions or devices.

To place the main speakers in the best position, follow the same rules as for a stereo installation (see previous paragraph on stereo positioning):

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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 amplifier on «SMALL» in order to restrict the bass.

You will find further instructions for configuring your installation in your A/V amplifier owner's manual.

CHOOSING THE AMPLIFIER

For optimal results, it is important to choose a good quality amplifier with sufficient power. It is preferable to use a powerful amplifier within reasonable limits, with less risk of distortion, than demanding too much from a less powerful amplifier, 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 amplifier is at «medium» power. It mainly depends on input sensitivity and source output level.

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GAMME SIGNATURE / SIGNATURE RANGE

Spécifications techniques Technical specifications	ALPHA DELTA GAMMA THETA
Type Bass Reflex Bass reflex	Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Nombre de voies System format	3 3 2 2
Sensibilité (dB/W/m) Sensitivity	92 92 91 90
Bande passante (+/- 3dB) Bandwidth	32Hz-20 KHz 35Hz-20 KHz 50Hz-20 KHz		KHz 45Hz-20 KHz
Puissance admissible Power handling	140W Rms 120W Rms 90W Rms 90W Rms
Impédance minimum Minimum impedance	3.3 ohms 3.2 ohms 4 ohms 4.4 ohms
Dimensions ébénisterie (mm) External dimensions	1270 x 233 x 372	170 x 233 x 372	260 x 582 x 381	465 x 233 x 372
Dimensions avec pied (mm) Dimensions with pedestal	1330 x 233 x 372	1230 x 233 x 372	-	-
Poids de l'enceinte Net weight	34.7 kg	33 kg	14.4 kg 11.55 kg

Line drawing of a multi-tiered speaker tower with circular components and a top-mounted head (no text or symbols)

ALPHA

Line drawing of a multi-tiered speaker tower with four circular speakers and a top-mounted stand (no text or symbols)

DELTA

Line drawing of a speaker tower with two circular speakers and a top speaker (no text or symbols)

THETAGAMMA

Line drawing of a multi-volume speaker or audio device with no text or symbols

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