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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing B&W.
Please read this manual fully before unpacking and installing the product. It will help you to optimise its performance.
B&W maintains a network of dedicated distributors in over 60 countries who will be able to help you should you have any problems your dealer cannot resolve.
UNPACKING
(figure 1)
•Fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton and contents.
•Lift the carton clear of the contents.
•Remove the inner packing from the product.
We suggest you retain the packing for future use.
Check in the carton for:
•4
POSITIONING
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If using a projection television with an acoustically transparent screen, place the speaker behind the center of the screen. Otherwise position it directly above or below the screen, whichever is closest to ear level. Align the front of the speaker approximately level with the screen.
Fix the 4
Stray magnetic fields
The speaker drive units are magnetically shielded such that the stray magnetic field outside the boundaries of the cabinet, except the front,
is too low to cause distortion of the television picture in the vast majority of cases.
There are, however, some extremely sensitive televisions – some that even have to be adjusted according to their alignment with the earth’s magnetic field. If you have a problem, first
If you still have a problem, try moving the speaker either forwards or backwards a little to get a more favourable juxtaposition, or space the speaker further from the television until the distortion disappears.
Because of the higher stray magnetic field in front of the speaker, we recommend you keep magnetically sensitive articles (computer discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards and the like) at least 0.2m from the speaker.
CONNECTIONS
(figures 3 & 4)
All connections should be made with the equipment switched off.
There are 2 pairs of terminals at the back of the speaker which permit
Ensure the positive terminal on the speaker (marked + and coloured red) is connected to the positive output terminal of the amplifier and negative (marked – and coloured black) to negative. Incorrect connection can result in poor imaging and loss of bass (figure 3).
To
Ask your dealer for advice when choosing cable. Keep the total impedance below the maximum recommended in the specification and use a low inductance cable to avoid attenuation of the highest frequencies.
FINE TUNING
Before fine tuning, double check that all the connections in the installation are correct and secure.
For greatest realism in home theatre installations it is important to balance the speakers and adjust the acoustic image to match the size of the screen. With smaller screens it may be more realistic to have the left and right speakers closer together than you might for audio alone.
Adjust the levels of the three front speakers to get a smooth transition of sounds as they pan across the screen. Adjust the level of the surround speakers so that, except for special effects, your attention is not unduly attracted
to them.
Sit in all likely listening positions when deciding on the optimum levels.
Consult your decoder manual for further information on how to set the levels.
AFTER CARE
The cabinet surface usually only requires dusting. If you wish to use an aerosol cleaner, remove the grille first by gently pulling it away from
the cabinet. Spray onto the cleaning cloth, not directly onto the cabinet. The grille fabric may be cleaned with a normal clothes brush whilst the grille is detached from the cabinet.
Avoid touching the drive unit diaphragms, especially the tweeter, as damage may result.
FRANÇAIS
INTRODUCTION
Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi B&W.
Veuillez lire attentivement l’ensemble de ce document avant de déballer et de raccorder votre matériel. Il vous aidera à obtenir les meilleurs résultats.
B&W entretient un réseau de distributeurs officiels dans plus de 60 pays ; ils sont en mesure de vous aider au cas où vous rencontreriez des difficultés que votre revendeur ne pourrait résoudre.
DEBALLAGE
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•Repliez totalement les rabats du carton puis retournez l’emballage avec son contenu.
•Soulevez le carton pour le vider de son contenu.
•Retirez l’emballage intérieur.
Nous vous suggérons de conserver l’emballage pour une utilisation ultérieure.
Vérifiez à ce que le carton contient :
•4 tampons
POSITIONNEMENT
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Si vous utilisez un écran de projection acoustiquement transparent, disposez votre enceinte derrière lui et bien au centre, sinon
Fixez les 4 tampons
Champs magnétiques parasites
Les transducteurs de cette enceinte sont blindés afin d’éviter les fuites magnétiques
Il existe des téléviseurs très sensibles aux rayonnements, principalement ceux qui sont ajustés en tenant compte du champ magnétique terrestre. Si vous rencontrez un problème avec l’un de ces appareils, commencez par le démagnétiser, l’enceinte étant en place. Certains téléviseurs disposent d’une commande prévue
àcet effet ; si le vôtre n’en dispose pas, coupez l’alimentation du téléviseur pendant au moins 15 minutes puis
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