Tannoy 64810398 owner manual Terminal Panel, Unpacking, Wall Mounting Rear Channel Speakers

CABLE CHOICE

Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the amplifier to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range and frequency bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment. This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependant on the physical properties of the cables connecting them to the amplifier.

We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker. Remember, cable construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system.

TERMINAL PANEL

An exclusive five way terminal panel has been designed for the Eyris Dual range to optimise performance further by take advantage of the driver earthing facility. Use a shielded or screened loudspeaker cable; connecting the screening termination to the earth or 'ground' (green) terminal on the loudspeaker and to the ground or earth connection on the amplifier. Alternatively if you are not using a screened loudspeaker cable but wish to utilise the earthing facility, run a single cable between the earth or 'ground' (green) terminal on the loudspeaker to the earth (ground) connection on the amplifier.

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UNPACKING

To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the flaps right back before inverting the carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging.

It is strongly recommended that you store all the packaging to allow protected transportation in future. (See fig.1)

WARNING:

WHEN UPACKING THE EYRIS DC MODELS NOTE THAT THE SUPERTWEETER IS MOUNTED IN THE EXTRUSION ON TOP OF THE CABINET - TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE TWEETER DOME ITSELF AS IRREPARABLE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

PROTECTIVE TWEETER GRILLES ARE FACTORY FITTED TO PROTECT THE DELICATE DOME (THEY ARE HELD IN PLACE BY MAGNETISM), WITH AN ADDITIONAL CARD RETAINER SECURING THIS MESH GRILLE IN PLACE DURING TRANSIT.

PLEASE REMOVE THIS CARD DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

FLOOR STANDING MODELS

The spiked metal feet, designed to extend the footprint of the speakers to aid stability and provide an efficient acoustic coupling with the floor, are in an accessory kit packed in the end of the box. To fit these, lay the speaker down gently on its back and align a slot in a metal foot to one of the threaded inserts located in the base. Insert the bolt supplied, noting the correct positioning of the two washers, and tighten firmly while pushing the foot against the sidewall of the cabinet ensuring there is no unwanted movement.

Repeat the process with the remaining three feet.

Eyris floor-standing models perform best with carpet piercing spikes fitted. These are supplied, along with lock nuts, and should be inserted into the threaded holes in the base of the metal feet. Level the speaker and then tighten the lock nuts firmly but without using undue force. Spike locating cups are provided in the accessory pack and these may be used to protect sensitive floor surfaces. (See fig.2)

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WARNING:

ENSURE THAT THE SPIKES ARE LEVELLED AND THAT THE LOCK NUTS ARE TIGHTENED FIRMLY. THE SPIKES SHOULD BE PUSHED THROUGH THE CARPET TO LOCATE INTO THE FLOORING SURFACE BY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE TOP OF THE CABINET.

IF USING ON A SENSITIVE FLOOR SURFACE PLACE THE PROTECTIVE CUPS UNDER THE LEVELLED SPIKES.

FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RENDER THE SPEAKER UNSTEADY AND RESULT IN DAMAGE OR INJURY SHOULD IT BE KNOCKED OVER.

STAND MOUNTING MODELS

Stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely on stands or a shelf in an appropriate position to place the SuperTweeter™ high frequency unit roughly at ear height when seated in the chosen listening position. Positioning recommendations for stand-mounted speakers can be found under the section entitled Positioning and fine-tuning.

WALL MOUNTING REAR CHANNEL SPEAKERS

The Eyris DC1 has been designed to act either as a stand mount stereo pair or as stand or wall mount rear speakers in a multi channel system configured for home cinema applications. The speaker is provided with threaded inserts in the rear panels to accommodate the fixing hardware for an OmniMount™ type speaker wall bracket. This widely available design of bracket allows the speaker to be angled to provide the best acoustic performance from the rear soundstage.

WARNING:

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF SCREWS AND FIXINGS TO SUIT THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OF THE WALL ONTO WHICH THE SPEAKER IS TO BE MOUNTED. ENSURE THAT THE OMNIMOUNT™ HANGING BRACKET IS FIXED TO THE WALL IN A SECURE MANNER; FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE OR INJURY SHOULD THE SPEAKER BECOME DETACHED IN USE.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH WALL FIXING IS BEST SUITED TO YOUR PROPOSED MOUNTING LOCATION.

INSTALLATION

To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. Before switching on double check that all connections are secure and that polarity is correct.

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