Energy Speaker Systems TAKE 5.2 o w n e r s m a n u a l, Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions

All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind in this product through openings as they may damage internal components. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing components will void the manufacturers warranty.

Heat

This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce excessive heat.

Care Of Finishes

Your speakers should be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth from time to time to remove any dust or stains. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners or any abrasive cleaner. To remove dust from the grille cloth, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge.

INTRODUCTION

We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of an ENERGY Speaker System. ENERGY speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and performance. The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional performance and listening pleasure. Please take time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Be sure to unpack your system carefully. Retain the carton and all packing material for future use.

POSITIONING YOUR ENERGY “TAKE 5.2” SPEAKERS

Using Your Take2.2 as Left and Right Main Speakers

For best stereo separation, we recommend the speaker pair be placed 5 to 8 feet (2-3 m) apart. If placed on the recommended stands (Take 5.2ST) the speakers should optimally be placed in front of any furniture to minimize side reflections.The distance from the speakers to the listener should be about

1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers, forming a triangle. See Diagram 3.

The Take1.2 Center Channel Speaker

The purpose of the center channel speaker is to ensure that the central audio image, including actors' voices, appears to emanate from the screen. For best results the center channel speaker should be located directly above, or below the TV screen.The goal is to place the center channel as close to the center of the TV screen as possible, this will vary due to your furniture and TV placement.

See Diagram 4.

Using Your Take2.2 as Surround/Effects Speakers

Surround effects speakers should be positioned adjacent to or behind the primary listening area, on the rear wall, side walls, or on the ceiling.This will provide the sense of spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby Pro Logic™, Dolby Digital™, or DTS™ Surround source formats. The placement of the rear speakers will vary greatly from one room to another. Diagram 3 shows the perfect speaker set-up, however your room may vary from the shape and dimensions we have shown.The rear channel speakers can be placed on the rooms' side walls, or rear walls. Both will provide great sound and we encourage experimenting with a few different locations to see which sounds best to you.

The rear speakers may be placed on the side walls pointing at the listening area, or on the rear walls pointing forward. See Diagram 3 for some suggestions.

CONNECTING YOUR ENERGY “TAKE 5.2” SPEAKERS

The TAKE 2.2 and 1.2 speakers feature high quality binding post connectors that allow up to 12 gauge wire to be connected to them.You also have the choice of using bare wire, spade connectors, or banana plugs at your discretion. (See Diagram 6) If you are unsure of what connector is right for you, then discuss this with your authorized ENERGY retailer. Diagrams 1 and 2 show a typical A/V receiver, with two wiring methods. If you are a more advanced user, we recommend experimentation with any of the methods, however if this is your first Home Theater system, we recommend using Diagram 1 as it is the easiest to set up and configure, as well as the best sounding.

REMEMBER: Always connect red-to-red and black-to-black, when making the connections between receiver and speakers. If you inadvertently reverse one of the connections (ie. red-to-black), you will notice a lack of bass from the speakers.

Receiver Set-Up

For the best sound, we recommend that you set the front, center and rear speakers to the “Large” setting on your Receivers' speaker set up menu.This will provide a smoother overall balance between the subwoofer and the speakers. If however, you are playing the system at extremely loud levels, you should set all of the speakers to “Small” mode (and if you have an ENERGY S8.2 subwoofer, select the Video Mode on the Audio/Video Switch), which will remove some of the bass from the speakers. For further details on how to adjust the speaker modes, please consult the receivers' owners manual.

Amplifier Requirements

The Take 2.2 and Take 1.2 speakers have an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and will function well with a wide range of receivers.

NOTE: It is not recommended to use more than two speakers per amplifier channel.

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

Warranty Outside of The United States and Canada:

Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this ENERGY product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repair. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging, will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user's expense.

WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES

AND CANADA (see back cover)

“ENERGY”, the “ENERGY” logo, “Musical Truth”, “Take 5.2”, the “Take 5.2” logo and “API Accessories” are trademarks of Audio Products International Corp. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro-Logic” and “Dolby Digital Surround” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing. DTS is a Trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

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