ELAC Adante AS-61 User manual

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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 maycause 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
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lacquers
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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 environmentallyfriendly 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
off
approximately
1/2"ofthe
insulation from
the
ends
of
the speaker cable, twist
the
bare strands and insert into
the
binding post.
Ensure
your
equipment
is turned
off
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 MagneticallyAttached 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 metaljumpers 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
metaljumpers and follow the diagram on Fig 2. For Bi -Wiring remove the metal jumbers and follow the diagram
in Fig 3.
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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.
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IMPORTANT:
In
order
to
prevent scratching
or
damage
to
the
cabinet,
turn
the
speaker
up-
side
down
onto
a
soft
surface
while
you attach
the
outrigger
plate
and
spikes. We
highly
recommend
a
second
person
help
with
this
process. Also, please use caution
when
picking
up
and
moving
the
steel
outrigger
plate. It is
very
HEAVY!
Attach
the
spikes
and
top
caps
to
the
bottom
steel
plate
as
shown in
the
diagram
to
the
rights. Please
be
careful
when
picking
on
the
steel
outrigger
plate. It is
very
HEAVY!.
Place
the
steel
outrigg
er plate
on
the
bottom
of
the
speaker
and
attach
it
us
ing
the
six
supplied machine
scre
ws
as shown in
the
diagram
to
the right. Please
exercise
caution.
These items are heavy.
Now
carefullyturn
the
speaker
back
upright. We
suggest
using a
second
person
for
this
process. Please
be
careful
of
the
spikes.
They
are
sharp
.
Once
the
speaker
has
been
mov
ed
to
th
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rotate
th
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spike
until the sp
eake
r is leve
l.
Onc
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tighten the
top
ca
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to
l
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in
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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.
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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
leftand right speakers are
too
far apart, angle (toe in)
them
towards
the
listening position
to
gain a more focused central image.
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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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
AS-61
AC-61
Speakertype 3-way, interport-coupled cavity 3-way, interport-coupled cavity
Tweeter 1x 1-inch softdome, concentrically mounted 1x 1-inch soft
dome
, concentrically mounted
Midrange 1x 5.25-inch aluminum cone 1x 5.25-inch aluminum cone
Woofer 1x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted 2 x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted
Passive radiator 1x 8-inch aluminum cone 2 x 8-inch aluminum cone
Crossover frequency
200Hz
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000
Hz
200Hz
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2,000
Hz
Frequency range
41
to
35,000
Hz
40
to
35,000
Hz
Sensitivity
85dB
at
2.83
vl1m
86dB
at
2.83 vl1m
Recommended amplifier
power
50
to
160 wpc
50
to
160
wpc
Peak power handling
160wpc
160wpc
Nominal impedance
40hms
60hms
Binding posts Dual pair S-way metal Dual pair S-way metal
Magnetic shielding No No
Cabinetfinishes 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
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06
in I
484
mm 9.65 in I 245mm
Width 9.6 in I 243.7
mm
34.44 in I 874.8 mm
Depth
15.81
in I
401.7
mm (with grill)
15.61
in I 396.6 mm (with grill)
Model AF-61
Speakertype 3-wa
y,
interport-coupled cavity
Tweeter 1x 1-inch softdome, concentrically mounted
Midrange 1x 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
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2,000
Hz
Frequency range
39
to
35
,
000
Hz
Sensitivity 87dB
at
2.83
vl1m
Recommended amplifier
power
50
to
160
wp
c
Peak power handling 160
wpc
Nominal impedance
60hms
Binding posts Dual pair S-way metal
Magnetic shielding No
Cabinetfinishes Gloss Whit
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Glo
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Black,
Ro
sewood Vene
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Accessories included Binding post straps, manual, gloves, outrigger plate, spikes
Height
52
.
34
in I 1329.4 mm (with outrigger plate and spike
s)
Width 9.6 in I 243.7
mm
D
ep
th 15.
67
in I 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
Amer
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ca
at 714-252-8843
or
at
[e-mail]
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.
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