audiophony Octave User manual

USER GUIDE
8969 OCTAVE- 9601 SATOCT16 - 9603 SUBOCTAVE - December 2009 Version 2.0
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER AND SATELLITES

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Sound levels
Our audio solutions deliver important sound
pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful
to human health when exposed during long
periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.
1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety
precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the
housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are
perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Risk of electrocution
To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

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1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for
future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every
safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a
fixation system or support recommended by
the manufacturer or supplied with this product.
Carefully follow the installation instructions and
use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in
physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product,
and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may
result in overheating and potential physical injury or
product damage. This product should never been
operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case
or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose .
9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot
plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to
a very specific voltage. These information are
specified on the label located at the rear of the
product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the fixture.
Instructions and recommendations
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning
operation. This product should be cleaned only with
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not
wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of
non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it
may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may
infiltrate the electronic components and result in
electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or
maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,
relative humidity must be less than 85% (when
cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,
very humid or warm place.

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2 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this sound system.
This user guide contains crucial use and safety information about the OCTAVE. Please read it
carefully to get familiar with it before use.
Because technical requirements and norms are in constant evolution, AUDIOPHONY® reserves the
right to modify, without notice, the technical specifications of products and information contained in
this user guide.
Please go on www.audiophony.com to get the latest version of this user guide.
If any maintenance procedure or for more information about the warranty, please contact your retailer.
Go on www.audiophony.com to get the details of the closest retailer.
Please inspect thoroughly the product as soon as you receive it. Each AUDIOPHONY® product is
carefully controlled as it gets out of the factory and must be delivered to you in perfect conditions.
In the event of defect, please immediately contact the carrier or your retailer. The recipient only
i entitled to fill out a complaint form for damages caused during transportation. Please keep the
packaging as proof.
2.1 - Welcome to AUDIOPHONY®
2.2 - Unpacking the product

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3 - Overview
3.1 - Active subwoofer:
The subwoofer is part of the "OCTAVE" sound system but can also be bought separately, its reference on
our website is "SUBOCTAVE".
[1] - Microphone input 1
[2] - Microphone input 2
[3] - Microphone 1 volume control
[4] - Microphone 2 volume control
[5] - Normal/Sub Rev button
Activates the Normal or Subwoofer Reverse mode.
[6] - Low-pass filter control knob
Adjusts the low-pass filter.
[7] - SUBWOOFER VOL control knob
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
[8] - Protection LED
[9] - Clip LED
Indicates that the clip level has been reached. It remains lit to indicated the Active Clip Limiting (ACL)
is activated.
[10] - Active LED
Lights up when the subwoofer is turned on.
[11] - L and R asymmetrical inputs
[12] - L and R symmetrical inputs
[13] - Master volume control
Allows you to adjust the subwoofer and satellites volume.

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[14] - L and R symmetrical outputs
[15] - Bass control
[16] - Balance control
[17] - Treble control
[18] - LIMIT Button
Allows you to limit the level of incoming signals.
[19] - LOW CUT Selector
Ce sélecteur vous permet de choisir la valeur du filtre passe-haut.
[20] - Satellites output
Caution: the minimum impedance is 8 Ohms. Please follow carefully the wiring instructions
described in paragraph 4.
[21] - Voltage selector
[22] - Power switch
[23] - Ground connector
[24] - Power input socket
[25] - Fuse
3.2 - Satellites:
OCTAVE satellites:
Each satellite has an impedance of 8 Ohms and power output of
200W.
You can only plug a single 8 Ohms satellite to the
subwoofer active output.
SATOCT16 satellites:
Each satellite has an impedance of 16 Ohms and power output
of 200W.
You can plug up to 2x16 Ohms satellites (max.) to
the subwoofer active output.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

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4 - Standard wiring
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T
SER.NO :
CAUTION
You can only plug a single 8
Ohms satellite per
subwoofer active output. CAUTION
The drawing opposite describes a
standard wiring, assuming you are using
a mixing desk to which you connected
several sources (CD player, turntable,
etc.).
You can only plug a single 1x8 Ohms
satellite per output.
4.1 - Wiring your OCTAVE sound system with 2x8 Ohms satellites:
4.2 - Wiring your OCTAVE sound system with 16 Ohms satellites:
The drawing opposite describes a
sandard wiring of your subwoofer with
4 satellites.
You can connect up to 2x16 Ohms
satellites per output (max).
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MIC1
T
OCTAVE with 4x16 Ohms satellites
CAUTION
You can plug up to 2x16
Ohms satellites (max.) to the
subwoofer active output. CAUTION
SATOCT16
16 Ohms
satellite
SATOCT16
16 Ohms
satellite
SATOCT16
16 Ohms
satellite
SATOCT16
16 Ohms
satellite
MIC1
MIC1

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The COMPACT satellites are equipped with M6 inserts allowing you to
hang them to walls, such as the SUPOCT, SUPMUR2 or SUP-SAT from AUDIOPHONY
Please find below more details about these inserts.
Note :
- No matter which hanging system you choose, you must use a double safety cable to
secure the fixation.
- Please make sure the type of support chosen is compatible with the weight of the
satellite.
- Please check the type of fixation is adapted to your wall.
The OCTAVE and SATOCT16 satellites feature 35 mm baseplates to mount them on a compatible
speaker stand, such as the CAB-200 from AUDIOPHONY, as described on the drawing opposite .
Please respect the following safety precautions when using speaker
stands:
- When using speakers stands outdoors, please make sure
the stands are secured, even perhaps guyed, in order to
prevent any risk of fall.
- Do not stack up several satellites onto the same
accessory as speaker stands are usually designed for a
single speaker.
- If the speaker stands are in a crowded area, make sure to prevent the
audience from accessing them.
- When mounting the stands, make sure to spread the tripod as much as
possible to stabilise the stand.
- Please respect carefully the manufacturer's instructions.
- Please make sure to install your stands on a flat, even surface.
- Tighten the clamping knobs properly before turning the speakers on
60mm
Ø 6m
m
5 - Setting up the satellites
WARNING
WARNING
5.1 - Using speaker stands
5.2 - Using a wall hanging system
SUPMUR2
SUP-SAT
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SUPOCT

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150
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420
110
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Ø 6mm
7 - Dimensions
6 - Accessories and spare parts
OWB15-600
Subwoofer boomer:
600 W - 8 
Satellites
Subwoofer
ACDR-30
Satellites driver:
OCTAVE et
SATOCT16
AXO-OCTAVE
OCTAVE satellite
filter - 8 
OWB8-108
OCTAVE Satellite
boomer :
150 W - 8 
AXO-SATOCT16
SATOCT16 satellite
filter- 16 
OWB8-16
SATOCT6 Satellite
boomer
150 W - 16 
COVOCTAVE
Complete protective
and transport cover

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8 - Technical specifications
SATELLITES
Power handling 200W RMS
Frequency response 80Hz -20KHz
Sensitivity(1W@1m) 95 dB -
Max. SPL (@1m) 120 dB
Nominal impedance OCTAVE SATELLITE: 8 Ohms
SATOCT16: 16 Ohms
Boomer 8''
Tweeter 1'' compression
Dispersion 90° x 60°
Connectors 2 x Speakon
Rigging points 4 x M6 Inserts and 35mm mounting plate
Dimensions 270 x 420 x 240 mm
Weight 10.4 kg
SUBWOOFER
Power handling 600 W
Frequency response 42 - 200Hz
Sensitivity(1W@1m) 99 dB
Max. SPL (@1m) 130 dB
Boomer 15''
Dimensions 535 x 450 x 635 mm
Weight 45 kg
Accessories 4 wheels
AMPLIFICATION
Low frequencies 1 x 600W RMS / Classe AB
Mid/high frequencies 2 x 200W RMS / classe AB
Active filter Adjustable from 80 to 200Hz
High-pass satellites filter 3 Positions : 22 / 80 / 125Hz
Subwoofer phase switch Normal / Sub reverse
Limiter ON/OFF
Volume control SUB/ MASTER / MIC1 / MIC2
Tone and balance control Bass / Balance / Treble
Cooling fans Forced ventilation system (front to rear)
Connectors
2 x XLR inputs and outputs/link
2 x RCA inputs
2 x Jack 6.35 for MIC1 and MIC2
2 x Speakon for satellites
Operating temperature +5° to +35°C

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