Audica CS-SERIES User manual

CS-SERIES
User Manual and
technical specifications GB

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Thank you for choosing AUDICA loudspeakers.
The CS-Series of AV products has been designed and engineered to the highest
standards, combining style with functionality and ergonomics. To extract the best
from your system please refer closely to this manual. It may also be necessary for
you to refer to your other components' user guides to prevent any damage or loss in
performance which may occur from incorrect installation.
Enjoy...
Welcome
Read this before you begin -----4
System placement -----5
Speaker connection -----6
Subwoofer connection/setup -----8
Assembly -----9
Specifications -----42
Contents
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Read These Notes InstallationBefore
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The AUDICA CS-Series of loudspeakers consists of
three systems; CS-System 1, CS-System 2 and CS-
System 3. If you are not sure which is your system
then refer to page 11. All systems are passive and
require the use of a 5.1 AV amplifier or 5.1
DVD/Amplifier combination. For specific information on
your amplifier or DVD player refer to your
manufacturer's manual. Please read these instructions
carefully before installing your system and pay
attention to any cautions or recommendations outlined
in this document.
2. UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM
DO NOT UNPACK
THE SUBWOOFER WEARING THE GLOVES
Care must be taken whilst unpacking your system that
no part is damaged or lost. For an inventory of what
should be supplied with your specific system please
refer to system specifications on page 42. Gloves are
provided in the accessory pack to prevent finger prints
from being placed on the products.
as this
could cause personal injury or damage the product.
Retain packaging materials so the system can be re-
packed and shipped if necessary.
4. PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
WATER AND MOISTURE
VENTILATION
OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY
HEAT
ACCESSORIES
MOVING/TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT
- To reduce the risk of electric shock do not
remove any panels or covers. There are no user
serviceable parts in this product.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
before attempting to
install or use the product.
for future reference.
- The product should be kept
away from water, for example sinks, bath tubs, wet
areas and alike.
- The 10" Subwoofer is provided with a
heat sink on the amplifier panel. Make sure this heat
sink is placed at least 50mm away from any wall or
piece of furniture.
- Do not insert any
object or liquid into the openings in the product as this
may cause electric shock or malfunction.
- The product should be kept away from any
heat sources such as radiators, stoves or fires.
- Several accessories are provided or
are available specifically for Audica CS-Series
products. Audica cannot hold any responsibility for the
product being damaged whilst being used with third
party accessories such as speaker stands, equipment
racks or wall brackets. Contact your dealer to find out
more about Audica's range of dedicated CS-Series
accessories.
-Itis
recommended that the Subwoofer should be moved by
two people due to its weight and size. All product
should be packed in its original packaging for moving
from location to location, for example moving house.
OVERLOADING
POWER CORD PROTECTION
LIGHTNING
- Never overload mains outlets,
extension cables or multi-way plug extensions as this
may cause fire or electric shock.
- Power supply cords
must be routed away from areas where they are likely
to be walked on or squashed by furniture. Also pay
attention to the placement of extension leads or multi-
way extension leads.
- For added protection of the product
during lightning storms or extended periods of non use,
unplug your whole system from the mains outlet and
disconnect your antenna. This will protect your system
from damage due to lightning strikes and power
surges.
5. POWER SUPPLY NOTE
The Subwoofer is supplied with a power cable
terminated with a 3A mains plug. Only replace the fuse
with one of the same specification.
3. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening covers or panels may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
Where replacement parts are required be sure the
service technician has used replacements supplied by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Use of unsuitable parts could cause
fire, electric shock or other hazards and may void any
warranty or guarantee.
The technician must perform any safety checks to test
the performance of the product upon completion of any
repairs.
6. GUARANTEE
Audica offer a two year parts and labour warranty.
If you need to return goods for exchange or repair then
it should be returned to your dealer in its original
packaging otherwise your warranty will not be valid.
POWER SOURCE - This product should only be
operated using the voltages marked on the Subwoofer
rear panel. If you are not sure of the details of your
home power supply then contact your dealer or local
power company.

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System Placement
It is important to place your speakers in the right position in relation to where you sit in the room. Follow the diagrams below
as closely as possible to maximise the surround sound performance of your speakers.
Front Speakers should be placed
symmetrically in relation to your display. Angle
them towards the point from which you listen.
For the best performance the speakers should
be placed close to the rearward wall.
The should be placed ideally
underneath your display. If you have no room
underneath then it could be placed on top but
should be secured with sticky tack. The centre
should be facing outwards in line with your
display.
Centre Speaker
Your can be placed anywhere in
your room as sub woofers are omni-directional.
We recommend that it is placed within the same
area as your speakers to ensure proper
integration. You must listen to your sub though
as some positions could drastically alter its
performance (see page 8).
Sub woofer
Rear Speakers can be difficult to place as you
often have no room behind where you choose to
sit. You can experiment with different positions
but, as a guideline, try to place them at
symmetric distances from your listening position
and slightly behind if possible.
General setup can be improved by following a
couple of simple guidelines;
1. Place your front speakers near to the
rearward wall.
2. Place your centre speaker centrally
under your display.
3. Try not to have any obstructions between
the speakers and your ideal listening
position.
4. Set the speakers to 'Small' in your amplifier
or DVD setup menu.
5. Use your own judgement and tastes to fine
tune the system.
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Speaker Connection
Follow the steps below to setup and connect your speakers to your AV equipment. If you are in doubt about any aspect of
your other equipment then please refer to that manufacturers manual.
MODEL No. CS-S1
FREQUENCY
80Hz-23KHz
POWER HANDLING
60W-100W
IMPEDANCE
4 Ohms
MADE
IN P.R.C
DESIGNED
IN THE EU
TOSPEAKERS
TOSOURCE
MODEL No
CS-C1
FREQUENCY
80Hz-23KHz
POWER HANDLING
60W-100W
IMPEDANCE
8 Ohms
+DESIGNED
IN THE EU
MADE IN P.R.C
TO SPEAKERS
Satellites and Towers should be wired up as shown (below left). To prevent
speakers being wired out of phase, always use the printed strand (3) for the
positive red terminal (1) on both the speaker and the amplifier. If the satellite is
wall mounted or sat on a flat surface then thread the wires to the rear of the
speaker using the metal clip pin provided (2)
The should be wired up as shown (below).
To prevent speakers being wired out of phase, always use the
printed strand (3) for the positive red terminal (1) on both the
speaker and the amplifier. Dress the cables out of the rear of
the speaker through the aperture in the terminal panel.
Centre Speaker
1
2
3
1
3
Amplifier rear panel (actual panel may differ)
CS-System 1 - CS-LCR (FL,FR)
CS-System 2 - CS-S1 (FL,FR)
CS-S1 (SL,SR)
CS-System 3 - CS-T1 (FL,FR)
CS-S1 (FL,FR)
CS-System 1 - CS-LCR (CEN)
CS-System 2 - CS-C1 (CEN)
CS-System 3 - CS-C1 (CEN)
TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS
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TOSPEAKERS
FL FR SL SR CEN
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Speaker Connection
The should be
wired up as shown (left). To
prevent speakers being wired out
of phase, always use the printed
strand (3) for the positive red
terminal (1) on both the speaker
and the amplifier. Dress the
cables out of the rear of the
speaker through the aperture in
the terminal panel.
LCR Speaker
+LH +RH
+ CEN
DESIGNED
IN THE EU
MADE IN P.R.C
MODEL No
CS-LCR
FREQUENCY
80Hz-23KHz
POWER HANDLING
60W-100W
IMPEDANCE
4 Ohms
TO SPEAKERS
TO SOURCE
TO SPEAKERS
TO SOURCE
1
3
Speaker connection can be made easier and safer by following a few easy steps.
1. Always have your equipment turned off at the mains before connecting or disconnecting speakers.
2. Lay your cables out to the points where you plan to place your speakers before cutting them to length remembering to allow for the height of
stands or wall mounting. For best results, make sure the left and right cables are the same length.
3. Connect your cables to the speakers before fixing to stands or wall brackets.
4. Always connect the printed side of the cable to the positive or red terminal.
5. Only insert the exposed stripped metal into the terminal post. Inserting the cable too far may result in the plastic sleeve avoiding a proper
connection.
6. Check all connections at the speaker and amplifier end before turning on your system. Connecting the cables incorrectly could short out your
system and damage your equipment.
TO SPEAKERS
TO SOURCE
TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS TOSPEAKERS
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TOSPEAKERS
FL FR SL SR CEN
Amplifier rear panel (actual panel may differ)
CS-System 1 - CS-LCR (FL,FR)
CS-S1 (SL, SR)
CS-System 1 - CS-LCR (CEN)
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Subwoofer Connection and Setup
The diagram below explains the most effective way to connect your subwoofer. The diagram uses the CS-SUB8 as an
example. Although the layout of the CS-SUB8 is slightly different to the CS-SUB10, all the connections are the same and
have the same function.
80
60
50
150
010
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CROSSOVER (Hz) VOLUME
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
FROM RECEIVER
LR
PHASE
0°
180°
POWER
AV1
LINE LEVEL INPUT
AV2
LINK, OUT
AV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
signal from your amplifier it will change to
green. After a period of no signal from your
amplifier the light switches back to red until a
further signal is received. The
is AUDICA's preferred AV connection
to the amplifier. Using the cable provided,
connect this to the Sub woofer output on your
AV amplifier or DVD player.
is used to link two subwoofers in a daisy chain
rather than doubling up your connections on
the amplifier. The
changes the pitch at which the subwoofer
starts to work. It is recommended that the
crossover point is set to the 'AV' setting on the
dial when used with the CS System. If you are
using the subwoofer with a non-Audica system
then you can change the crossover point to suit
your system. The
Increases or decreases the volume of your
subwoofer in relation to the other speakers in
the system. Start with the volume on 0 on the
dial then turn it up slowly until you can hear it.
The subwoofer should be able to be heard as
part of the overall sound and not over power
the rest of the system. There is no rule for
setting the volume on your subwoofer so
experiment with different music and films to set
it to your tastes. can be
used as the main input for a subwoofer when
used as part of a stereo setup or if your
amplifier does not have a dedicated subwoofer
output. You can connect it by taking a signal
from one of the front speakers by doubling up
the cables from the output terminal on the
AV1 Line Level
Input (3)
AV2 Link Out (4)
Crossover control (5)
Volume Control (6)
High Level Inputs (7)
If there is no difference in sound between the
two switch positions then the sub is placed in a
flat spot. If this is the case then move the sub
woofer to change the distance between it and
the front speakers. The
will shine red when the power is
switched on. When the subwoofer receives a
Power Indicator
LED(2)
The changes the phase of
the sub woofer so that it works in phase with
the rest of the speakers in the system. Place
the subwoofer more than 1 meter away from
the front speakers and switch the phase
between 0° and 180°. When the subwoofer
sounds louder and fuller then it is in phase.
Phase Switch (1)

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Assembly of Speakers and Accessories
To attach the base to the CS-T1
floor standing speaker (CS-
System 3 only) follow the
diagram (right).
1. Lay the speaker down on a
soft surface and offer the base
plate up to the bottom of the
speaker.
2. Make sure the threaded
studs on the speaker protrude
through the corresponding
holes in the plate.
3. Place the washers over the
studs and screw on the bolts
using the spanner provided.
4. To attach the spike
assemblies, screw the spike
into the threaded holes in the
bottom of the plate. The height
of the spikes can be adjusted by
turning the small part of the
spike clockwise for increasing
and anti-clockwise for
decreasing the height.
DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
To use the wall bracket provided
with each satellite, follow these
instructions.
1. With the plastic cover
removed and the speaker in
place, decide where you wish to
mount the bracket.
2. Mark the positions of the
screw holes on your wall using a
pencil.
3. Remove the speaker from the
bracket and attach the bracket to
the wall.
4. When the Bracket is mounted
in place then the plastic trim can
be snapped over the metal plate.
NOTE: We do not provide
fixing for the bracket as wall
materials and conditions are
not always the same. We
recommend using appropriate
wall plugs and at least No 4 x
25mm screws for a secure
mounting.
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1,2 3,4
1,2
3,4

Zusammenbau von Lautsprechern und Zubehör
Um den Sockel an die CS-T1
Bodenlautsprecher (nur CS-System 3)
zu befestigen, folgen Sie bitte dem
Diagramm (rechts).
1. Legen Sie den Lautsprecher auf
einen weichen Untergrund und öffnen
Sie die Basisplatte am Boden des
Lautsprechers.
2. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Splinte
am Lautsprecher durch die
entsprechenden Löcher in der
Bodenplatte ragen.
3. Platzieren Sie die Unterlegscheiben
über den Splinten und ziehen Sie die
Bolzen mit dem mitgelieferten
Spanner fest.
4. Um die Standfüße anzubringen,
schrauben Sie den Fuß in das
vorgebohrte Loch am Boden der
Platte. Die Höhe der Lautsprecher
kann durch Drehen der kleinen Teile
der Füße angepasst werden, im
Uhrzeigersinn für eine Erhöhung und
gegen den Uhrzeigersinn um
NICHT ZU FEST
ANZIEHEN.
Um den mitgelieferten Wandausleger
an jedem Satelliten zu befestigen,
befolgen Sie diese Anweisungen.
1. Entfernen Sie die Plastikabdeckung
und den aufgestellten Lautsprecher
und entscheiden Sie, wo Sie die
Halterung befestigen wollen.
2. Markieren Sie die Positionen der
Bohrlöcher auf Ihrer Wand mit einem
Stift.
3. Entfernen Sie den Lautsprecher
aus der Halterung und befestigen Sie
diese an der Wand.
4. Wenn die Halterung befestigt ist,
kann eine Plastikabdeckung über die
Metallplatte gezogen werden.
HINWEIS: Wir bieten keine
Befestigungsmaterialien für die
Halterung, da die Umstände und
der Zustand der Wände nicht immer
gleich sind. Wir empfehlen die
Verwendung von angemessenen
Wandhaltern und mindesten M4 x
25mm Schrauben für eine sichere
Befestigung.
1,2 3,4
1,2
3,4
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CS-SUB 10 10" Sub-Woofer Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Amplifier
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Weight
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-SUB10
CS Series 10 Inch Sub
1-Way Reflex
150W
W400 X H390mm X D400mm
16Kg
20mm MDF
1 x 10" LF Unit
N/A
26Hz - 220Hz
CS-S1 Satellite Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Power Handling
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-S1
CS Series Satellite Speaker
2-Way Reflex
60W-100W
80Hz-23KHz
W74mm X H185mm X D185mm
Aluminium
2 x 50mm Neodinium
1 x 10mm Dome Tweeter
Sensitivity 87dB
CS-T1 Tower Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Power Handling
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-T1
CS Series Tower Speaker
2-Way Reflex
60W-100W
80Hz-23KHz
W74mm X H1050mm X D185mm
Aluminium
4 x 50mm Neodinium
1 x 10mm Dome Tweeter
Sensitivity 87dB
CS-C1 Centre Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Power Handling
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-C1
CS Series Centre Speaker
2-Way Reflex
60W-100W
80Hz-23KHz
W280mm X H85mm X D185mm
Aluminium
4 x 50mm Neodinium
1 x 10mm Dome Tweeter
Sensitivity 87dB
CS-SUB 8 8" Sub-Woofer Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Amplifier
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-SUB8
CS Series 8 Inch Sub
1-Way Reflex
100W
26Hz-220Hz
W350 X H420mm X D350mm
Aluminium
8" LF Unit
N/A
Weight 11Kg
CS-LCR Left/Centre/Right Specification
Model No.
Model description
Enclosure Type
Power Handling
Frequency
Overall Dimensions
Enclosure Material
LF Units
HF Unit
CS-LCR
CS Series Left/Centre/Right
3 X 2-Way Reflex
60W-100W
80Hz-23KHz
W800mm X H85mm X D185mm
Aluminium
6 x 50mm Neodinium
3 x 10mm Dome Tweeters
Sensitivity 87dB
x5 x1
CS-System 1
MANUAL
x2
CS-System 2
x5 x1
MANUAL
x4
x5 x1
CS-System 3
MANUAL
x2
x8 x8
x1
Specifications
CS-System 4
x5 x1
MANUAL
x16 x16 x1

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