EDIFIER R251 User manual

R251
User's Manual
Multimedia DesktopTheater
Made in China
Edifier Enterprises Canada Inc.
R251

Welcome!
Verythanks forchoosing Edifiermultimedia speaker,it canprovide goodsound formultimedia Computerand home
theater.Before operatingthe system,please readthis manualthoroughly and retain itfor futurereference.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flashwith arrowhead, withinan equilateral
triangle, is intendedto alert theuser to thepresence of
Uninsulated "dangerous voltage"within the product's
Enclosure that maybe of sufficientmagnitude to constitute
a risk ofelectric shock topersons.
CAUTION: TOPREVENT THERISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation pointwithin an equilateral
triangle is intendedto alert theuser to thepresence
of important operatingand maintenance (servicing)
instructions in theliterature accompanying the
Appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Install in accordancewith the manufacturer's
Instructions.
Do not usethe speakers nearwater, anddo not
immerse them inany liquid orpour any liquidon them.
Do not blockthe openings inthe speaker cabinets,
never push objectsinto speaker ventsor slots
because of fireor electric shockhazards, and provide
sufficient spacearound the speakersfor proper
ventilation.
The apparatus shallnot be exposedto dripping
or splashing andthat no objectsfilled with liquids,
such as vases,shall be placedon the apparatus.
Do not installnear any heatsources such asradiators,
heat registers, stoves,or other apparatus(including
amplifiers) that produceheat.
Do not defeatthe safety purposeof the polarizedplug.
A polarizedplug has twoblades with onewider than
the other.The wideblade is providedfor your safety. If
the provided plugdoes not fitinto your outlet,consult
an electrician forreplacement of theobsolete outlet.
Protect the powercord from beingwalked on or
pinched particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles,
and the pointwhere they exitfrom the apparatus.
For added protectionduring lightning storms,unplug
the speakers fromthe electrical outletand turn off the
computer.
Unplug this apparatuswhen unused forlong periods
of time.
Water andmoisture ----Do notuse the speakersnear
water, anddo not immersethem in any liquid or pour
any liquid onthem.
Heat---- Place thespeakers away fromall heat sources.
Ventilation ----Do not blockthe openings inthe
speaker cabinets, neverpush objects intospeaker
vents or slotsbecause of fireor electric shock
hazards, and providesufficient spacearound the
speakers for properventilation.
Location ---- Placethe speakers ina stable location
so they willnot fall causingdamage to thespeakers or
bodily harm.
Cleaning ---- Unplugthe speakers fromthe computer
and from theelectrical outlet beforecleaning them
with a dampcloth.
Lightning ----For addedprotection during lightning
storms, unplug thespeakers from theelectrical outlet
and turn off the computer.
Servicing is requiredwhen the apparatushas been
damaged in anyway,such as power-supplycord or
plug is damaged,liquid has beenspilled or objectshave
fallen into theapparatus, the apparatushas been
exposed to rainor moisture, doesnot operate normally,
or has beendropped. Refer allservicing to qualified
service personnel.
Please adjust theaudio to propervolume to avoid
damaging your healthand the system.
One Year LimitedWarranty
Edifier warrants tothe end userthat all ofits computer speakersystems are freefrom defects inmaterial and workmanshipin
the course ofnormal and reasonableuse for aterm of oneyear from thedate of purchase.
This warranty isthe exclusive andonly warranty ineffect relativeto Edifier multimediaspeaker systems andany other
warranties, either expressedor implied, areinvalid. Neither Edifiernor any authorizedEdifier reseller isresponsible for any
incidental damages incurredin the useof the speakers.(This limitation ofincidental or consequentialdamage is not
applicable where prohibited.)
Edifier obligation underthis warranty doesnot apply toany defect, malfunctionor failure asa result ofmisuse, abuse, improper
installation, use withfaulty or improperequipment or theuse of thespeaker systems withany equipment forwhich they werenot
intended.
The terms ofthis warranty applyonly to speakersystems when suchspeakers are returnedto the respectiveauthorized Edifier
reseller where theywere purchased.
Under the termsof this warrantythe original consumerpurchaser has certainlegal rights andmay have otherrights which vary
worldwide.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK,
DO NOTEXPOSE THISAPPARATUS TORAIN
OR MOISTURE.
Notice
Edifier and Edifierlogo areowned byEdifier EnterprisesCanada Inc.and maybe registered. Andother
brand namesand trademarksare theproperty oftheir owners.Edifier assumes no responsibilityfor any
errors thatmay appearin thismanual. Informationcontained hereinis subjectto changewithout notice.
Copyright 2005
All Rights Reserved.
Manual Edition 1.1, Jun 2005
Printed in CHINA

Introduction
Openthepacking
Overview
Introductionofbackpanel
R251packinglist:
1 xSub Woofer
5 xsatellite Speakers
3 xAudioConnecting Cord
1 xUser's Manual
1 Sub Woofer
2 Satellite Speakers
3
4
5 User's Manual
6 Line InPort
7 Speaker Out
8 Power Switch
9 Power Cord
Inverse-phase hole
Audio connectingcord
Please checkthe speakerpattern markedon thepackage. Pleasecontact theseller assoon aspossible ifyou
find the speakeris not thepattern you want.
CONNECTING
Completely MDFwooden case.
5 Long-throw subwooferdriver.
2 3/4 full rangesatellite speaker.
Bass andvolume controllers.
Magnetically shield speakers.
C /SW
FR/FL SR/SL
FL SL C
SRFR
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VOLUMEVOLUME
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BASSBASS
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Min MaxMin Max
POWERPOWER
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FR/FL SR/SL
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Speaker
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Multimedia Desktop Theater
Multimedia Desktop Theater
YELLOW
RED
GREEN
WHITE
BLUE

SPECIFICATIONS:
Surround soundspeaker systemsusing 5.1format aredesigned toconnect tocompatible audiodevices offering
5.1 output.Many pc s andDVD playersalready offerthis typeof output.If youonly havea 2channel stereo
output itmay bepossible topurchase aDolby digital5.1 decoderwhich willconvert thisinto a5.1 format.This is
not includedwith thesespeakers. Ifyou mustuse a2 channelinput thenthis shouldbe connectedto thefront L
and frontR input.This willresult ina stereooutput only.
1.POSITIONING
If youhave the5.1 surroundsound inputthen youcan experiencethe fullperformance ofthis system.Youwill
have theindivedual outputsfor thesubwoofer,front stereo,rear stereoand frontcentre speakers.Position the
front stereospeakers infront ofthe listeningposition andan equaldistance tothe leftand rightsides. Ideallythe
speakers shouldbe aboutear height(whensitting tolisten)if possibleand slightlyaway froma rearwall butthey
can behooded ontoa wallif necessary. Ifthey areplaced ona slipperysurface, alittle blue-tackmay helphold
them inplace. Thesespeakers contributea lotto theoverall audioso carefulplacement iscrucial toyour
enjoyment ofthe music.
The centrespeaker shouldbe placedon yourTV screenor yourcomputer screen(dependingupon
application)as thisspeaker isused forvocal content.The voicesin amovie needto soundas thoughthey are
coming fromthe Tvset sotry positioningthis ontop ofthe set.
The rearspeakers areused forspecial effectsand arenot ascrucial intheir placement.Agood positionfor these
is highup onthe wallbehind thelistening position,perhaps pointingdownward alittle.
The subwooferhouses apowerful bassdriver andthe positioningof thisunit canhave aneffect onthe qualityof
the bass.If theunit isplaced ina corner, thebass willbe amplifiedby thereflection fromthe walls.This position
will givemaximum bassbut cansound quiteboomy.Aposition neara rearwall butaway fromthe corneris best
as thiswill givea littleboost tothe basswithout beingtoo much.Experiment withthe positionto achievebest
results.Also notethat theunit receivesthe signalsfrom theremote control.The rangeof transmissionfrom the
remote isnot toogreat sodon`t positionthe bassunit toofar fromthe listeningposition.
2.CONNECTING
(1).Switch offthe powerfirst beforeconnecting anypart ofthe system.
(2).Connect all5 satellitespeakers totheir relativespeaker outputspring clipson therear panelof the
subwoofer.Please noteto matchthe colour, redto redand blackto black.Note thatthe cablefor therear
speakers islonger thanthe front.
(3).Connect theinputs toyour PCor DVDplayer asshown infigure.
(4).Plug theACpower pluginto thewall outlet,as shownin figure.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS:
Total Power Output: RMS2.3W X5+15W
Input Impedance: 10KOhm
Input Sensitive: 250mV
Bass Unit: 5 Aluminum coil, 4Ohm
Tweeter Unit: Paper coil, 4 Ohm
Frequency Response: 48Hz ~20 KHz
Dimension(Subwoofer): 158(W) x194(H) x286(D)mm
Dimension(Satellite): 86(W) x139(H) x100(D)mm
Gross Weight: About 6.4Kg
2 3/4