Abbingdon Music Research LS-77 owner manual

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WARNINGS

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this component.

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This component weighs over 30 kilograms. Do not place this component on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table as the component may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the component and cart combination to overturn.

Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this component. All warnings on the component and in its operating instructions should be adhered to.

Retain this Owner's Manual for future reference.

Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Unplug the component before cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning; use only a soft damp cloth.

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Contents LS-77 Reference Class Professional Monitor Loudspeakers Page Page Running-In PrecautionsContents Page Front Panel of the LS-77 UnpackingPlease check that all contents are present LS-77 Front Fascia Component OverviewContact with the chassis Setup Connecting the loudspeakersUsing AMRs OptiLink Speakon Cable Speaker R Speaker L Using Binding Posts Speaker Cable Stereo Amplifier Interconnect Cable Connecting the amplifier Multi-channel set upChoice of loudspeaker cable Positioning Symmetry and room modesDistance between the loudspeakers Distance to back and side walls Distance to the loudspeakersLevelling/Speaker Support Room and furniture influence Loudspeaker Toe-inCare and maintenance Care & MaintainanceRunning-in the loudspeakers Power rating LS- 77 Technical Features Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingSpecifications Table SpecificationsAppendix a Adjustment of tonal balan ce HF Level Placement Suggestions HF Level R1 Placement Appendix B Abbingdon Acoustic Setup Regime Page ~100″/254cm ~115 ″/290cm Page Page Appendix C Biamplifying the LS-77 LS-77 Speaker R Speaker L Speaker Cable AM-77 Control Center Edition CCE Appendix D The AMR Active SystemLine Level Connection Setting up the AMR Active SystemSpeaker Connection Scenario Testing and Troubleshooting the AMR Active System LS-77 Speaker L AMR Active System Configuration DiagramIntroducing AMRs OptiArray scalable acoustic system Appendix E LS-77 in OptiArray configurationsPage AMR recommends the following OptiArray Setups Epsilon/Zeta Iota/Zappa Omicron/Sigma Epsilon/Zeta System wiring Reverberation time Appendix G Acoustics Background In formationAcoustics Good acousticsPage Membrane absorbers DiffusersAbsorption or Diffusion ? AbsorbersPorous absorbers Standing WavesRoom modes