Dynaudio IP 17 User manual

Passive Speakers
User manual

▪Introduction
▪Initial Setup
▪1. Unpacking
▪2. Positioning
▪3. Connecting
▪4. Listening
▪Safety Instructions
▪High Sound Pressure Levels
▪About this guide
▪Used expressions and symbols
▪Connecting the loudspeakers
▪Bi-wiring / Bi-amping
▪Choice of Loudspeaker Cable
▪Connecting Surround Speakers
▪Positioning
▪Excessive Brightness
▪Distance to Back and Side Walls
▪Adapting the Bass Reflex Port
▪Floor-standing Loudspeaker Setup
▪Spikes with Sharp Peaks
▪Compact Loudspeaker Setup
▪Loudspeaker Toe-In
▪Room and Furniture Influence
▪Grille
▪Multi-Channel Setup
▪Loudspeakers for Multi-channel Setups
▪Centre Speaker
▪Rear Speakers
▪Subwoofer
▪Multi-Channel Loudspeaker Setup
▪Running-in / Care and Maintenance
▪Running in the Loudspeakers
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▪Power Rating
▪Distorted Output Signals
▪Aggressive Cleaning Fluids
▪Cleaning the Loudspeakers
▪Warranty
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Introduction
Dear Music Lover,
thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio loudspeakers.
Every Dynaudio model features the advanced Dynaudio loudspeaker technology, resulting in music reproduction
at a very high level, making many familiar recordings a new listening experience altogether. This technology results
from many years of intense research and development, the highest quality standards in production, and
Dynaudio‘s enduring passion for musical truth.
Dynaudio is one of very few companies who can realize such loudspeaker concepts through its own in-house
development and production facilities. These facilities are so advanced and the quality control is so strict that
Dynaudio is TS16949 certified.
Each loudspeaker is constructed by Dynaudio’s master craftsmen in Denmark to these high standards of quality.
To realize the highest sound quality from the loudspeakers, some areas should be addressed, as will be explored
on the following pages.
By considering the tips and suggestions, you will achieve the maximum performance and enjoyment of the
loudspeaker and it‘s advanced musical capabilities for a long time to come.
We wish you many years of enjoyment experiencing music.
Dynaudio
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Initial Setup
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The initial set-up of a Dynaudio loudspeaker is relatively easy. Please take your time reading the guidelines and
more detailed instructions on the following pages of this manual after completing the first four steps as listed
below.
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1. Unpacking
Carefully remove the loudspeaker from the packaging and position it with its underside on the floor. Remove the
white cloth cover around the loudspeaker. We suggest that you keep the box and white cloth for future use.
2. Positioning
Place the loudspeaker facing the listening area at its desired position in the room. Remove the foam plugs from
the rear bass reflex port (if provided with your loudspeaker model).
3. Connecting
While the amplifier is switched o, connect each loudspeaker to the amplifier with the speaker cable. Turn the
volume level all the way down and power the amplifier on.
4. Listening
The loudspeaker is now ready to play. Optimal performance will only be realised after careful positioning and
running in the speakers as described over the course of the following pages. Enjoy your new Dynaudio
loudspeakers!
Feel free to contact the Dynaudio Customer Service department with any further questions or for additional
assistance.
www.dynaudio.com/support
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Safety Instructions
High Sound Pressure Levels
Caution
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your hearing.
▪To avoid auditory eect, do not listen to music at high sound levels over a longer period of time.
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About this guide
Used expressions and symbols
In this operating manual, the following signs and symbols are used:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Caution
Indicates (in combination with a safety sign) a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment.
Note
Additional information is provided, which is important to fully understand the loudspeaker and how to operate it.
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Connecting the loudspeakers
Figure 1: Binding posts at rear of cabinet (example)
Connect a two-pole (+/-) loudspeaker cable to the binding posts, located at rear of the cabinet (see Figure 1). The
high quality, gold plated binding posts can accommodate dierent connection systems:
▪4.0 mm banana plugs: The pins can be put directly into the binding post without any tightening necessary.
▪Cable spades: Untighten the binding posts, insert the spade into the opening, and secure the spade by tightening the
posts.
▪Bare wires: Untighten the binding posts and place the cable into the binding posts. Tighten the posts.
Note
▪With every connection system, ensure that the contact is tight and has a proper contact area.
▪Connectors with similar gold plating as binding posts will typically oer the best results and remain corrosion-free.
▪Please ensure that the positive and negative cables do not make contact with each other. Tighten the posts, and check
the contact after a few days to make sure that it hasn’t loosened.
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