Kramer Dolev 8 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
Dolev 8
2-Way, Bi-Amplified Studio-
Grade Speaker
P/N: 2900-300418 Rev 1

Dolev 8 – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
4Defining the Dolev 8 5
5Installing the Speaker 6
5.1 Choosing the Best Location 6
5.2 Setting up Mid/Near-Field Installation 6
5.3 Setting up Far-Field Installation 7
5.4 Installing the Speaker 8
6Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: Dolev 8 Active 2-Way, Bi-Amplified Studio-Grade Speaker 5
Figure 2: setting the Dolev 8 at head height 6
Figure 3: Dolev 8 Optimum positioning 7

Dolev 8 - Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 13 groups that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Dolev 8 2-Way, Bi-Amplified Studio-
Grade Speaker, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Home theater
Sports bars
Luxurious Boardrooms

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Dolev 8 - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (such as the Kramer
C-XLQM/XLQF) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to
poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality
cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer Dolev 8 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
Do not open the housing of the speaker; doing so may reduce the
quality of the sound.
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Dolev 8 - Getting Started
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2.2 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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Dolev 8 - Overview
3 Overview
The Dolev 8 is a high-quality, high-fidelity, studio grade speaker designed and
crafted for superior clarity and detail for high-end applications or any other task that
requires precise, accurate and detailed sound, even at high volume levels.
The Dolev 8 ensures that you hear exactly what is happening in the music and
reveals all the original nuances of the sound, without adding to or subtracting from
the signal. Premium components, an advanced cabinet design, and efficient bi-
amplification come together to provide superior full-range sound—from crystal-clear
highs, to deep, rich bass tones. You can be confident that your music sounds its
best in any listening environment.
The Dolev 8 features:
A Two-way, bass-reflex, bi-amplified speaker
A 8” fiberglass woofer and a 1” neodymium dome tweeter
1 unbalanced and 2 balanced audio inputs
Four-position high-frequency gain control
A volume adjustment control knob
Magnetic shielding

Dolev 8 - Defining the Dolev 8
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4 Defining the Dolev 8
This section defines the powered Dolev 8:
Figure 1: Dolev 8 Active 2-Way, Bi-Amplified Studio-Grade Speaker
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Feature
Function
1
HF GAIN Selector Knob
Choose one of the 4 settings of the high
frequencies gain: -2dB, -1dB, 0dB or +1dB
2
VOLUME Control Knob
Rotate the button to adjust the audio volume
3
UNBALANCED INPUT RCA
Connector
Connect to an unbalanced audio source
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BALANCED
INPUT
Connectors
1 6.3mm TRS Phone
Connect to a balanced source
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2 XLR
Connect to a balanced source
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ON Switch
Set to ON to power the speaker
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POWER Settings Slide Switch
Set to 110-120V or to 220-240V
8
Power Connector with Fuse
AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

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Dolev 8 - Installing the Speaker
5 Installing the Speaker
This section explains how to:
Choose the best location for your speakers (see Section 5.1)
Setup mid/near-field (see Section 5.2) or far-field (see Section 5.3) Installation
Install the speaker (see Section 5.4)
5.1 Choosing the Best Location
For optimum installation:
Speakers should be positioned at least 50cm from the walls
Install the Dolev 8 so that the center point between the tweeter and the
woofer are at ear level. If required, use a speaker stand
If required, use sound absorbing materials around the room
Place the speaker facing towards the listener to minimize the distance and
reflections from the walls and get the best stereo image
5.2 Setting up Mid/Near-Field Installation
Mid-field or near-field installation is usually directed towards a specific listener or
listeners in a specific location of the room. To maximize your listening experience:
1. Make sure that the speakers are set at head height (whether you will be using
the speakers sitting down or standing up).
Figure 2: setting the Dolev 8 at head height

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2. Position the speaker at an angle so that together with the listener, an
equilateral triangle is created.
3. Try to keep the speakers at a distance of about 50cm from the walls
4. Try to keep a distance of about 1.5 to 2 meters between the speakers.
Figure 3: Dolev 8 Optimum positioning
Note that even though the illustration in Figure 3 shows two
speakers each Dolev 8 package includes one speaker.
5.3 Setting up Far-Field Installation
Far-field positioning is suitable for a large amount of listeners (unlike the near-field
positioning where the speakers are directed at a specific listener). To maximize the
listening experience:
1. Make sure that the speakers are facing the center of the room.
2. Make sure that both speakers are placed along the same wall in the room
(not facing each other).
3. Aim to achieve the largest sweet spot.
For optimum results we recommend that you either experiment and locate the
sweet spot by trial-and-error or alternatively, consult an acoustic engineer.
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Dolev 8 - Installing the Speaker
5.4 Installing the Speaker
To install the speaker, do the following:
1. Connect one of the following inputs:
An unbalanced input (for example, a computer sound card, portable
player or DVD/CD player –C-A35M/2RAM) to the UNBALANCED
INPUT RCA connector
A balanced input (for example, a professional mixer or audio interfaces)
to the BALANCED INPUT 6.35mm TRS connector
A balanced input (for example, a professional mixer or audio interfaces)
to the BALANCED INPUT XLR connector
2. Set the volume on the Dolev 8 to 12 o’clock (0dB)
3. Connect the power.
4. Set the volume on the input source to the minimum.
5. Switch the Dolev 8 power on.
6. On the input source, increase the volume control slowly until the desired level
is achieved.
7. Adjust the high frequency response according to the room conditions:
A heavily dampened room requires raised high frequencies
A resonant room requires reduction of the high frequencies

Dolev 8 - Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION:
2-way Bi-Amplified powered speaker
BUILT IN POWER AMPLIFIER:
100W RMS
Tweeter: 70W; Woofer: 70W
AMPLIFIER CLASS
A/B
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
43Hz to 20kHz @ ±3dB
WOOFER:
8” fiberglass cone, rubber surround
TWEETER
1” soft silk dome, neodymium
SENSITIVITY:
90dB SPL, 1W@1m
MAX SPL:
119dB
POWER SOURCE:
110V AC 60Hz
220V AV 50Hz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY:
3.7kHz
CONTROLS:
Volume and high-frequency gain
INPUT CONNECTORS:
1 balanced XLR connector
1 balanced ¼” TRS connector
1 unbalanced RCA connector
Shipping and Installation
MATERIALS:
Wooden cabinet, magnet-held fabric grille
WEIGHT OF SPEAKER:
11.46kg (25.3lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
12.08kg (26.6lbs) approx.
DIMENSIONS:
26.6cm x 30.5cm x 38.4cm (10.5” x 12” x 15.1”) W, D, H
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Power cord
COLORS:
Available in black
OPTIONS:
XLR quad cable (C-XLQM/XLQF); 3.5mm to 2 RCA breakout
cable (C-A35M/2RAM)
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
P/N:
2900-300418
Rev:
1
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing