ELAC A4 User manual

ELAC DEBUT
A4
ADD-ON
DOLBY ATMOS SPEAKERS
MDOLBYENABLEDSPEAKERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Instructions
1.
General
information
• Please read and follow these safety instructions.
• Keep them safe
for
future reference.
• Observe all warnings
on
the speaker and in
the
manual. Please check
the
speaker for damage before use.
The speaker must be in perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to personal injury.
CAUTION!
Subwoofers
and
active
speakers
are heavy. Be
careful
when
lifting
them
to
prevent
personal injury.
2.
Use
only
as
directed
• Connect
the
speaker(s) according
to
the
instructions in
the
manual.
• Many ELAC speakers are equipped
with
spikes and/or anti-slip feet. They are explicitly provided
for
levelli
ng
the
alignment. They have to be screwed into
the
thread until thread end. For levelling on an uneven floor,
it
is
allowed to unscrew
the
spikes or anti-slip feet
by
2-3 turns
of
thread. The speaker should always
be
in
perfect vertical alignment. The stability
of
the speaker must not
be
compromised
by
using spikes
or
anti-slip
feet
as the speaker may tip-over.
3.
Location
• Install
the
speakers on a level surface
only
• When choosing the location
of
these speakers
do
not
place them in locations that are:
• In direct sunlight
• Very humid
• Prone to vibrations
• Exceptionally
hot
or
cold
• Near
CRT
Televisions (the speakers are
not
magnetically shielded and may cause color issues with a
CRT based TV)
• Close
to
magnetic cards (Since
the
speakers are not magnetically shielded placing magnetic cards
such
as
credit cards or commuter cards may cause them
to
fail).
WARNING! Please ensure
th
e
product
is
perfectly
stab
le
to
avoid
severe
injury
from
tip
-over. Please
not
e,
that stability can
be
increased by using spikes on
ca
rpeted surfaces. However, the mounting
of
spikes must be carried
out
carefully
due
to
theirvery sharp ends which may cause injuries. The stability on slippery floors can be increased
by
using Velcro fastening tape or
double
-sided adhesive tape. Do
not
install the speaker near any heat sources such
as radiato
rs,
heating valves, stoves,
or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat,
or
in areas
wh
ere
there is a risk
of
explosion.
•
Do
not
block a
ny
ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Don't install the speaker in a closed rack
or
in a closed cupboard.
• Don't
put
burning candles on
or
near the speake
r.
•
Do
not
install the speaker n
ea
r transforme
rs
because electromagnetic stray fields can
ca
use hum noise on
woofers
.
• In combination with certa
in
mat
er
ials
I
lacquers
I
mate
ri
al surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers may cause
colored imprints on
th
e surfaces.
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4. Overload
Extreme overload
of
the
device
due
to
very high
volume
may cause damage
to
individual components.
Theoretically, this kind
of
overload could cause a fire inside
the
cabinet (although no actual case
is
known). Because
of
the
possible danger,
you
should never leave loudspeakers under extreme
overload conditions unattended.
5.
Service
DANGER!
Do
not
open
the
cabinet
because
the
components
and
conductors
may
carry
current!
Servicing
to
be
carried
out
by
qualified service personnel only.
Servicing is required
when
the
loudspeaker
has been damaged in any way, such as damage
to
the
power
supply
cord
or
the
plug,
or
when liquid has been spilled
or
objects have fallen
onto
the
loudspeaker,
the
speaker
has been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture, does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric shock,
do
not
open
the
loudspeaker. Servicing should
be
carried
out
by
qualified service personnel only.
6. Cleaning
NOTE:
Clean
only
with
soft
,
smooth
cloth
or
with
dust
brush.
Do
not
use
scouring
agents,
alcohol, benzene, furniture polish
or
other
agents for cleaning! Modern furniture is often coated with
multiple varnishes and plastics which can
be
treated
with chemical agents. Some
of
these
agents
contain substances which
degrade
or
soften
the
rubber feet. Therefore
we
advise
that
you place an
anti-slip mat underneath
the
loudspeaker(s).
7.
Vo
lume
CAUTION!
Continuous
high
volume
may
cause
severe
damage
to
your
hearing
. Please
listen
responsibly.
8.
Disposal
The packaging is made from recyclable materials. Dispose
of
this in an environmentally friendly
manner.
At
end
of
life
do
not
dispose
of
the
speaker
(s)
with standard household waste. The speaker
must
be
recycled in accordance with local legislation.
Ask
your
local
government
for
further
information
on
recycling as
the
device contains valuable raw materials. Disable
the
speaker(s) before
disposal.
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Philosophy
Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
ELAC
product.
When
we
started in 1926, ELAC has always strived
to
achieve
the
very
best. This
holds
true
as
much
today
as
it
did
back
then.
Your
new
ELAC speakers are
built
to
the
highest
standards using high-quality
components
that
are carefully constructed
to
deliver
the
best-in-class
sound
quality.
They
are
developed
by
a passionate
group
of
individuals
whose
soul
purpose
is
to
bring a
new
dimension
of
sound
quality
into
your
home. Enjoy!
Before Use
Avoid
damage
to
the
speakers and
other
components:
• Unbox
the
speakers carefully
to
avoid physically damaging
your
speakers.
• Use appropriate
gauge
wires (minimum
of
18
gauge wire
for
runs
up
to
25
feet).
• Make sure
wire
polari
ty
is connected correctly.
Most
speaker cables are
coded
for
ease
of
use.
Make
sure
positive (red) connection on
the
amplifier terminal is connected
to
the
positive (red) on
your
speakers.
Follow
the
same instructions for
the
negative
side. Strip
off
approximately 1/2"
of
the
insulation from
the
ends
of
the
speaker cable, twist
the
bare strands and insert into
the
binding post.
• Keep
your
equipment
turned
off
before
connecting speakers.
• Check
to
ensure posi
tiv
e and negative wires are
not
touching each
other
once
they
're
connected
to
the
speaker terminals.
Amplifier
terminals
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A4
Dolby Atmos Speakers
Dolby
Atmos
Dolby
Atmos is
the
newest
technology
that brings a third characteristic into
the
home
theater audio
environment
-height. This revolutionary
technology
is
now
being
encoded
into many
of
the
latest movies
and videos
to
fully deliver an immersive audio experience like
no
other.
Unlike the traditional home
theater
experience
where
content
is
mixed into channels,
Dolby
Atmos is mixed as
audio objects. This means
the
technology
adapts
to
the
configuration
of
your
speakers giving you
the
ability
to
have a variety
of
different
speaker
configurations
of
five speakers on
the
floor and
two
speakers producing
overhead sound
to
as
many
as
24
speakers on
the
floor and
10
speakers producing overhead sound.
With
the
ELAC
A4
speakers, you will
not
need
to
install speakers into
the
ceiling. However,
your
room will
need
to
be
of
basic shape, size, and with ceilings
of
certain height.
Together
with a Dolby
Atmos
enabled receiver, ELAC
Debut
speakers and
the
A4
add-on Dolby Atmos
speakers, you'll be in
the
middle
of
an
amazingly effective 3-dimensional audio experience. The
A4
speakers
will provide
the
height
sound
without
having
to
install ceiling speakers
to
get
the
Dolby Atmos effects.
Room Requirements
Placement
For optimal effect and to minimize direct radiating audio at
listener level, place Dol
by
Atmos enabled speakers
at
or
slightly above
the
height
of
your
ears when seated.
Avoid
placing
the
Dolby Atmos
enabled
speakers higher than one-
half
the
height
of
your
wall.
Room
Height
For optimal performance,
the
ceiling should
be
flat (not angled
or
vaulted), with a
height
of
14
feet
(4.27 meters) or less, and
made
of
an acoustically reflective material (drywall, plaste
r,
hardwood,
or
another
rigid,
non-sound
-absorbing material). The ideal ceiling
height
is
be
tween
7.5 and
12
feet
(2.3 and 3.66 meters). Sound-
absorbing and sound-diffusing treatment
for
handling
unwant
ed
reflections from
the
walls and
floor
is recommended
to
improve
sound
quality and system performance.
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ELAC
A4
Add-on Speakers
A4
DESIGN
The ELAC
A4
Speakers
were
designed
for
the
reproduction
of
the
new
est Dolby Atmos sound
technology
.
They are optimized
to
match
the
ELAC
Debut
speakers in both sound quality and cosmetics but
they
can also
be
used with any brand
of
conventional
bookshelf
or floorstanding speakers in
the
market. The A4's
construction and performance characteristics follows
the
strict guidelines set by Dolby in
order
to
de
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to
you a true
Dolby
Atmos experience.
The A4 is
meant
to
sit on
top
of
the
Debut
ELAC
85/86
bookshelf
or
F5/F6 floorstanding speakers angled
to
project sound towards
the
ceiling. The reflected sounds reflected
off
the
ceiling creates
the
height
information
embedded
into Dolby Atmos titled sources and are mixed with sounds coming from
the
traditional
5.1
or
7.1
speaker set-up
of
your home theater system.
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Area
The A4 uses a concentric speaker design
wh
ere a 1
/2
-inch
tweet
er resides in the ce
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er
of
a 4-inch midrange
drive
r.
The
A4
speaker should be placed within
ear
level
of
the listener,
pr
eferably
dir
ectly
on
top
of
your
existing bookshe
lf
or
floorstanding speakers. The
A4
should
not
be
blo
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ec
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as
th
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ob
struction
will grea
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a
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its performance and will de
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Dolby Atmos
Speaker Configurations
There are three basic Dolby Atmos configurations when using the A4 add-on speakers.
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5.1.2 Setup- This configuration uses a pair of A4s in addition to your existing 5-channel speakers. The
pair
of A4s would be added to the front left and right speakers as height channels.
•
5.1.4 Setup- This configuration uses two pairs of A4s in addition to your existing 5-channel speakers. The
A4 would be adding both front {left and right) and rear (left and right) as height channels.
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7.1.4 Setup- This conf iguration uses two pairs of A4s in addition to your existing 7-channel speakers. The
A4 would be adding both front (left and right) and rear (left and right) as height channels.
In all configurations, a set
of A4 speakers is allocated to the front left and right speakers. The ideal position is
directly on top of your existing speakers. In the event that the A4 cannot be placed on top of your speakers
due to restrictions, place it within 2-3 feet of your left and right speakers. Additionally, the height should be as
high as or within 18 inches above the left and right speakers.
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Place the A4 on top of the rear left and right speakers. If restricted, place them within 2-3 feet and the same
height or at least 18 inches above or below the speakers.
If you need additional gui dance on a more elaborate speaker setup or need more information on Dolby
Atmos, please visit
http://www.dolby .com/us/en/technologies/dolby-atmos.html.
Wiring/Level Setting:
Follow
the receiver/amplifier instructions for appropriate wiring of the A4 . When setting up and matching the
output level, refer to the users manual of your receiver/amplifier. Complete the setting based on the
configuration of your system and the recommendations given by the receiver/amplifier manufacturer.
Caution:
Overpowering may cause fail ure to the A4 speakers. Always be responsib le when listening to
your speakers at ex tremely high volume as th ey can cause hearing damage or loss.
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SPECIFICATIONS
A4 SPECIFICATIONS
ENCLOSURE TYPE SEALED
CONFIGURATION 2-WAY CONCENTRIC
WOOFER
4" ARAMID FIBER
TWEETER
112" POLYMER DOME
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 180-
20000Hz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 2000Hz
MAXIMUM INPUT POWER 80 WATTS
SENSITIVITY
85db @ 2.83vl1m
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
60HMS
MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED
NO
FINISH BLACK BRUSHED VINYL
WI DTH 7. 87 INCHES I 200 mm
HEIGHT 4.83 INCHES I
113 mm
DEPTH 8.75 INCHES I
222 mm
WE IGHT (EACH) 5.2LBS I 2.2 kg
Manu f actur ed und er license from Dolby La boratori es. Dolby , Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trad e marks of Dolby La-
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ELAC
Americas
LLC.
North
America
Limited
Liability
Warranty
Passive
Speakers
(No
Built-in
Amplifier)
ELAC Americas
LLC.
warrants
to
the original purchaser
that
this product be free from defects and or
workmanship
for
a period
of
3 (Three) years from
the
original date
of
purchase. During this time peri-
od, repair or replacement
of
parts will be free
of
charge
to
the original
owner
(See
below
limitations).
Shipping
to
and return from
the
repair center wi
ll
be
the
responsibility
of
the
original purchaser.
Limitations
• Warranty begins
on
the
date
of
original purchase from an authorized ELAC Americas LLC deal-
er.
• Product is warranted
only
if
used in home applications within
the
max
power
rating specified in
this manual. Commercial use
of
this
product
is
not
warranted.
• Product
that
has
been
modified or altered in anyway will
not
be
warranted.
• Product
that
has
been
abused
or
subjected
to
faulty
equipment
will
not
be
warranted.
• Products with defaced
or
removed serial numbers will
not
be
warranted.
If
service
is
required
In
the
event
that
service is required, please contact ELAC America at 714-252-8843
or
at ser-
[email protected]
to
arrange
for
service
or
replacement. You will be responsible
to
provide
proof
of
pur-
chase (Copy
or
original sales receipt). Shipping to and from our repair center will
be
the
responsibility
of
the
original purchaser.
Warranty
Outside
of
North
America
This warranty applies
to
products purchased in
the
United States and Canada. For warranty claims
outsi
de
of
North America please contact
the
local dealer/distributor in
the
country
of
purchase.
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