ELAC Adante AS-61 User manual

AS-61 STAND MOUNT SPEAKERS
AF-61 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS
AC-61 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
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.
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
levelling the speaker. For levelling on an uneven floor, 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 the product is perfectly stable to avoid injury from tip-over. Please note, that stability
can be increased by using spikes on carpeted surfaces. However, the mounting of spikes must be carried out
carefully due to their very 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 radiators, heating valves, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat, or
in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install the speaker in a closed rack or in a closed cupboard.
• Do not put burning candles on or near the speaker.
• Do not install the speaker near transformers because electromagnetic stray fields can cause hum noise
on woofers.
• In combination with certain materials / lacquers / material surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers may
cause colored imprints on the surfaces.
4. Overload
Extreme overload of the device due to very high volume may cause damage to individual components. Because
of the possible danger, you should never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload conditions unattended.

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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. Volume
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.
Since the time we started (1926), ELAC has always striven to achieve the very best.
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:
• Carefully unbox the speakers carefully to avoid physically damaging your speakers.
• Use appropriate gauge wires (minimum of 12 gauge wire for runs up to 25 feet).
• Make sure wire polarity 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 speak-
ers. Follow the same instructions for the negative side. Strip o approximately 1/2”of the insulation from
the ends of the speaker cable, twist the bare strands and insert into the binding post.
• Ensure your equipment is turned o before connecting speakers.
• Check to ensure positive and negative wires are not touching each other once they’re connected to the
speaker terminals.

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Installing and Removing the Magnetically Attached Grills
The mesh grills of your Adante speakers are designed to be removable if desired. To remove it, hold the top or
bottom edges of the grill and pull gently. To replace the grill, place the grill in the normal position on the cabinet
and the magnets will hold the grill in place.
Speaker Connections
The Adante speakers are designed to use conventional wiring as well as Bi-Amping or Bi-Wiring. For
conventional wiring leave the metal jumpers in place and connect the + (Red) and Black (-) connectors on your
amplifier to the + (Red) and Black (-) connectors on the speakers as shown in Fig 1 . For Bi-Amping remove the
metal jumpers and follow the diagram on Fig 2. For Bi-Wiring remove the metal jumbers and follow the diagram
in Fig 3.
Amplifier
Fig. 1—Single WIring Fig. 2—Bi-Amping
Low Frequency Am plifier
High Frequency Amplifier
Amplifier
Fig. 3—Bi-Wiring

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Outrigger Plate & Spike Installation (AF-61 Only)
Using the included outrigger plate provides a wider support base for the speaker cabinet. The included spikes
improve stability on uneven surfaces and thickly carpeted floors. Please use caution when dealing with the
spikes as they are sharp.
IMPORTANT: When using these spikes on hard surfaces such as wood or tile floors be sure to use the provided
floor discs to protect your floor from damage.
Attach the spikes a nd top caps
to the bottom st eel plate as
shown in the diagram to the
rights. Plea se be careful when
picking on the steel outrigger
plate. It is very HEAVY!.
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3 Place the steel outrigger plate on the
bott om of the s peak er and atta ch it
using the six supplied machine
screws as shown in the diagram to
the right. Plea se exercise caution.
These items are heavy.
1 IMPORTANT: In order to prevent scratching or damage to t he cabinet, t urn the speak er up-
side down onto a soft surface w hile you atta ch the outrigger plate and spikes. We highly
recommend a second person help with this process. Also, please use ca ution when pi cking
up and moving the steel outrigger plate. It is very HEAVY!
4 Now carefully turn the speaker back
upright. We suggest using a second
person f or t his proces s. Plea se be
careful of the spikes. They are sharp.
Once the speaker ha s been m oved
to the final location, rotate t he spik e
until the speaker is level. Once level
tighten the top cap to lock the spik e
in place.
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Speaker Placement
Achieve maximum performance and optimal sound quality from your ELAC Adante speakers with proper
speaker placement and set-up. While not all rooms are the same, use the following guidelines to configure the
speakers for your particular room. There are no “exact” rules or boundaries in setting up your speakers but the
following suggestions will help optimize your desired results. Remember the best sound set-up is what sounds
best for you so don’t be afraid to experiment and make adjustments to the placement and directivity of the
speakers.
WALLS
1’ –2’ FEET
1’ –2’ FEET
FIG. 1
Place the speakers approximately one to two feet away (fig. 1) from boundaries such as wall(s) and especially
corners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance bass performance (output), but being too close
(particularly to a corner) may result in bass that is unnatural. If a corner location is unavoidable, try to position the
loudspeaker so that the distance to the rear wall is not equal to the distance to the side wall.

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Stereo Setup
• For the best results and the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an
equilateral triangle (fig. 2) is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position. This set
up creates the optimum imaging performance.
• If you find that your front left and right speakers are too far apart, angle (toe in) them towards the
listening position to gain a more focused central image.
2–CHANNEL STEREO SETUP

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Surround Sound Setup
Whether you use the Adante bookshelf or the Adante floorstanding speakers for a 5.1-channel surround set-up,
avoid placing the surround speakers forward of your listening position. The surround speakers should be spread
apart wider than the front speakers. In addition, elevate the speakers to the same height or slightly higher as the
front speakers for the most enveloping sound field. Like the front speakers, you may need to experiment with
the positioning by pointing the rear surround speakers towards the listening area.

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Center Speaker Setup
The ELAC AC-61 center channel is designed to produce dialog sounds and should be positioned above or below
(fig. 3) your television. Align it with the center of the television. As much as possible, try to keep the AC-61 close
to the same level (height) as your front speakers for a more even sound stage. Keeping the same height for the
center channel can be very challenging so it might be necessary to tilt the center speaker up (if too low) or down
(if too high), to aim it towards the listening area.
FIG. 3

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model AS-61 AC-61
Speaker type 3-way,interport-coupled cavity 3-way, interport-coupled cavity
Tweeter 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted 2 x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted
Passive radiator 1 x 8-inch aluminum cone 2 x 8-inch aluminum cone
Crossover frequency 200Hz / 2,000 Hz 200Hz / 2,000 Hz
Frequency range 41 to 35,000 Hz 40 to 35,000 Hz
Sensitivity 85dB at 2.83 v/1m 86dB at 2.83 v/1m
Recommended amplifier power 50 to 160 wpc 50 to 160 wpc
Peak power handling 160 wpc 160 wpc
Nominal impedance 6Ohms 6 Ohms
Binding posts Dual pair 5-way metal Dual pair 5-way metal
Magnetic shielding No No
Cabinet finishes Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer
Accessories included Binding post straps, manual, gloves Bindingpost straps, manual, gloves, rubber wedge
Height 19.06 in / 484 mm 9.65 in / 245mm
Width 9.6 in / 243.7 mm 34.44 in / 874.8 mm
Depth 15.81 in / 401.7 mm (with grill) 15.61 in / 396.6 mm (with grill)
Model AF-61
Speaker type 3-way, interport-coupled cavity
Tweeter 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone
Woofer 3 x6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted
Passive radiator 3 x 8-inch aluminum cone
Crossover frequency 200Hz / 2,000 Hz
Frequency range 39 to 35,000 Hz
Sensitivity 87dB at 2.83 v/1m
Recommended amplifier power 50 to 160 wpc
Peak power handling 160 wpc
Nominal impedance 6 Ohms
Binding posts Dual pair 5-way metal
Magnetic shielding No
Cabinet finishes Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer
Accessories included Binding post straps, manual, gloves, outrigger plate, spikes
Height 52.34 in/ 1329.4 mm (withoutriggerplate and spikes)
Width 9.6 in / 243.7 mm
Depth 15.67 in / 397.9 mm (with grill)

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ELAC Americas Inc.
North America Limited Liability Warranty
Passive Speakers (No Built-in Amplifier)
ELAC Americas Inc. 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 period, 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 will be the responsibility of the original purchaser.
Limitations
• Warranty begins on the date of original purchase from an authorized ELAC Americas Inc. dealer.
• 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
[email protected] to arrange for service or replacement. You will be responsible to provide proof of
purchase (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 outside of
North America please contact the local dealer/distributor in the country of purchase.

ELAC AMERICAS LLC.
11145 K NOTT AVE. SUITES E & F
CYPRESS, CA. 90630
ELAC EL ECTR OACUSTIC GMBH
FRAUNHOFERSTRAßE 16
D-24118 KIEL, GERMANY
ELAC AMERICAS INC.
11145 KNOTT AVE. SUITES E & F
CYPRESS, CA 90630
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FRAUNHOFERSTRAßE 16
D-24118 KIEL, GERMANY

AS-61 KOMPAKTLAUTSPRECHER
AF-61 STANDLAUTSPRECHER
AC-61 CENTER LAUTSPRECHER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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InstallingandRemovingtheMagneticallyAttached Grills
ThemeshgrillsofyourAdantespeakersaredesignedtoberemovableifdesired.Toremoveit,holdthetopor
bottom edges of the grill andpullgently.Toreplacethegrill,placethegrill in thenormalposition on thecabinet
and themagnetswillholdthegrillinplace.
Speaker Connections
The Adante speakers are designed to useconventional wiring as well as Bi-Amping or Bi-Wiring. For conventional
wiringleavethe metaljumpersinplaceandconnectthe+(Red)andBlack (-)connectorsonyouramplifiertothe+
(Red)andBlack(-)connectorsonthespeakersasshowninFig 1 .ForBi-Amping remove the metal jumpersand
follow thediagramonFig2. ForBi-WiringremovethemetaljumbersandfollowthediagraminFig3.
Verstärker
Abb.1—SingleWiring
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Abb.2—Bi-Amping
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VerstärkerTieftonzweig
VerstärkerHoch-
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Verstärker
Abb.3—Bi-Wiring
Lautsprecheranschluss und Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Viele unserer Lautsprecher bieten die Möglichkeit, den Hoch-/Mitteltonteil und den Bassteil getrennt über zwei
Verstärker (Bi-Amping) oder zumindest über getrennte Anschlusskabel (Bi- Wiring) zu betreiben.
Hierfür sind diese Laut-sprecher mit Doppelterminals ausgerüstet. Die zwei Anschlussbuchsenpaare sind für den
Normalbetrieb (mit einer einzigen Zuleitung) (Abb.1) werkseitig mit Kurzschlussbrücken verbunden.
Für den Bi-Wiring/Bi-Amping-Betrieb (Abb.2 und Abb.3) sind diese Kurzschlussbrücken zu entfernen. Dabei
bleiben die zu den jeweiligen Chassis gehörigen Passivnetzwerke in Funktion, so dass spezielle Filternetzwerke
(Frequenzweichen) nicht notwendig sind.
Standlautsprecher
Die Gitter Ihrer Lautsprecher sind so konzipiert, dass sie nach Bedarf abgenommen werden können. Um
ein Gitter abzunehmen, halten Sie es an der oberen oder unteren Kante und ziehen Sie es behutsam ab.
Um das Gitter wieder aufzusetzen, einfach in seiner richtigen Position am Lautsprecher halten und es wird
von den Magneten festgehalten.

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ACHTUNG:
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Erzielen Sie maximale Leistung und optimale Klangqualität, indem Sie Ihre ELAC Lautsprecher richtig po-
sitionieren und anordnen. Obwohl sich Räume in ihrem Aufbau unterscheiden, bieten Ihnen die folgenden
Richtlinien eine Orientierungshilfe, wenn Sie die Lautsprecher für Ihren individuellen Raum kongurieren. Für
das Aufstellen von Lautsprechern gibt es keine „exakten“ Regeln oder Angaben für Begrenzungen, jedoch
können die folgenden Anregungen dabei helfen, das für Sie klangliche Optimum zu erreichen. Dabei gilt, die
beste Anordnung ist immer diejenige, die für Sie persönlich am besten klingt. Daher empfehlen wir Ihnen zu
experimentieren, indem Sie die Position bzw. Ausrichtung der Lautsprecher verändern.