Energy Speaker Systems RC-Mini Center owner manual N e r s N u a l, Fine Tuning, Care of Finish

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When the RC-Mini and RC-Mini Center are to be installed on top of a television, in a cabinet or on a shelf, please attach the 4 rubber bumpers to the bottom of the speaker, as this will protect both the mounting surface and the speaker from damage. Simply peel the bumper off its sheet and stick one bumper in each corner on the speaker. Please see diagram 10.

MOUNTING YOUR RC-MINI AND RC-MINI CENTER SPEAKERS

NOTE: The RC-Mini includes a very simple wall mounting system. The RC-Mini Center uses the same bracket, but it is NOT included. The bracket can be purchased from your authorized ENERGY dealer (part # 7FX//RCMINICS). Careful attention must be made to mount it securely as the speaker is heavy and damage to the product and/or injury could result from improper mounting. Please follow the directions carefully! Please see diagram 2 to 8.

1)Select the mounting position best suited for your room.

2)Place the wall mounting bracket against the wall in the desired mounting location and mark the center of the two holes with a pencil. This is where you need to insert the appropriate mounting hardware to securely fasten a load of 15 lbs. Hardware is not included with the speaker, as building materials vary greatly in different countries, but the recommended screw head size is a #8. Screw length is to be determined by the wall material. Please see diagrams

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3)If you are mounting directly to drywall, please ensure that you use the appropriate anchors, as screws into drywall itself will not provide a secure mount. Insert the anchors, and then hold the mounting bracket up to the wall. Insert the screws until tight. Try to locate into wall studs wherever possible.

4)The mounting bracket is very flexible and can be installed in one of four different positions on the rear of the speaker, depending on your application. Using the included allen key, remove the screw on the rear terminal plate that suits your installation and put this screw aside, it is NOT used with the mounting bracket. Please see diagrams 5a, 5b and 5c. Using the 16mm long screw packaged with the bracket, attach the bracket to the back of the speaker terminal plate. The top and bottom screws will allow you the most flexibility in terms of horizontal adjustment, while the left or right screws will give you the most flexibility in terms of vertical adjustment. Please see diagrams 6 and 7.

5)Bring the two pieces of the bracket together and screw the included bolt until snug. Using the included allen key, tighten the screw to hold the speaker in place once the final position has been chosen. Do not overtighten. Please see diagrams 8a and 8b.

FINE TUNING

The lower bass frequencies are typically the most influenced by your listening room. If you find the bass in your room to be uneven or exaggerated in certain frequencies, experimenting with placement of the front speakers or their orientation towards the listening position can alleviate some of these issues. The proximity of the speakers to room boundaries, like walls, will also affect the bass frequencies. If you find your system lacks bass, first check your connections to make sure your system is in phase, then experiment with placement. The further from the wall, the less overall bass output your system will have, but the bass will generally be better defined. If you position your speakers too close to a room boundary, the bass will typically be exaggerated and ill-defined. Adjusting your speakers to your room will generate the best results.

If you are experiencing issues with imaging, first ensure your speakers are in phase with each other. If this is the case and imaging is still an issue, moving the speakers closer together or toeing them in slightly (angling them towards the listening position) can aid in this respect.

When installing a surround sound system, all the above holds true. Calibration of your speaker distances, adjusting delays and balancing your levels with an SPL meter are necessary to extract the most out of your system.

CARE OF FINISH

The RC-Mini and RC-Mini Center series cabinets should be gently cleaned with only a damp cloth and warm water from time to time, in order to remove any dust or fingerprints. Do not use an abrasive cleaner, or any type of ammonia based cleaners, or window type cleaners. To remove the dust from the grille cloth, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge or dust free cloth. Do not touch the speaker cones directly or enter them in contact with water or cleaning materials, as this can cause irreparable damage.

WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF

THE UNITED STATES

Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local ENERGY® dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Please see the warranty document on the back cover

Before beginning any fine tuning, please ensure all connections are properly made	“ENERGY”, the “ENERGY” logo, are trademarks of Audio Products International Corp.
and your speakers have had the chance to break-in for a minimum of 100 hours.
This will ensure the proper results are achieved.
Your listening room is the final component of your audio system and will be the
difference between mediocre sound and high quality sound. Reflections, which are a
part of every recording and music playback, will have a major effect on your
system's performance. If your room is too “live”, meaning there are many bare
surfaces like glass windows, hard floors and thin furnishings, you might find the
sound overly bright. If your room is “dead”, meaning there is thick pile carpeting,
heavy furniture and a lot of wall coverings, you might find the sound lacks dynamic
energy. To remedy these issues, small changes to your room should be considered as
they generally lead to large improvements in sound quality. Most listening rooms
must balance aesthetics and sound, but patience and small adjustments in
positioning and settings can pay huge acoustic dividends.

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