Krix Tryptix User manual

Owner’s Manual
Tryptix

1. unpacking
Remove your Tryptix from the
packing.
2. positioning
Place Tryptix in desired listening
position.
3. installation and connecting
Attach Tryptix to wall or stand and
connect loudspeaker to amplifer.
4. listen and enjoy
Turn on system and enjoy!
Congratulations on choosing Krix
Your Krix speakers are designed to reproduce the highest quality sound. To get the best
performance from your speakers please read this owner’s manual carefully as there are many
factors that influence the performance of your speakers. If you have any difficulties please
speak with one of our friendly authorised Krix dealers.
installation in brief
disclaimer
Drilling into anything can be dangerous. You should make sure you know what is behind or inside the surface that you are drilling before you
start to drill. For example, you might strike an electrical cable.
You must use appropriate fixings for the surface that you are fixing to. If you don’t, injury or damage may occur.
Each bracket is rated to carry a weight of up to 10kg only.
If you do not feel entirely confident about installing this product, contact a professional installer.
Disclaimer
To the extent permissible by law:
All warranties, conditions, representations, promises and statements relating howsoever to this product whether express or implied and
whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law; and
Our liability to you under a condition or warranty (if any) implied into this sale and purchase agreement relating to these brackets by the Trade
Practices Act 1974 (as amended) or any other law (whether a law of Australia or any other country) other than a condition implied by Section
69 of the said Act is limited at our option to:
the replacement of the product; or
the supply of an equivalent product; or
the repair of the product.
If you do not accept the above conditions, return this product (in the original packaging) with proof of purchase for a full refund.
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specifications
amplifier and speaker power ratings
Krix speakers come with a maximum power
rating. The rating gives you a guide to match
the appropriate amplifier with your speakers.
When the input level to the amplifier is very
high, as with CD/DVD players, maximum
output power is reached on the amplifier
before the volume dial is at maximum. When
using a CD/DVD player, maximum output
power can be at approximately 12 o’clock on
the volume dial. Amplifiers with the volume
level shown on a digital display make it hard to
judge when maximum power is reached. As a
guide, we suggest that you do not exceed zero
on the digital display.
Turning the volume dial past the amplifier’s
maximum output power will create distortion
(clipping) (see figure 1). Inputting a distorted
signal into your speakers over a prolonged
period will damage them. You can damage
a 200 Watt speaker with a 50 Watt/channel
amplifier delivering a distorted signal just as
easily as you can damage a 50 Watt speaker
with a 200 Watt/channel amplifier delivering
too much power. Running an amplifier at
very high volume over a prolonged period can
even damage a compatible speaker/amplifier
combination. For more information contact
your authorised Krix dealer or visit krix.com.
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Frequency Range 65Hz - 40kHz in room response
Power Handling Maximum 100 watts RMS amplifier power into 4ohms
Sensitivity 88dB for 2.83 volts at 1 metre
Configuration Point source dual 4 inch 2-way
Bass Drivers 2 x nominal 100mm (4”) doped paper cones. 25mm (1”) voice coil
wound on high powered aluminium former provides good linearity
and driver control at large cone excursion
Tweeter 26mm (1”), dual concentric diaphragm with wave-guide centre plug
for controlled directivity. Non-reflective dual chambered magnet
structure for lower distortion
Crossover Point 1.75kHz
Impedance Nominally 4 ohms
Enclosure Type Bass reflex front vented
Dimensions 550mm high x 136mm wide x 118mm deep
Material 5mm ABS, internally braced
Finish Laquered high gloss paint
Volume 5 litres internal
Weight 3.5kg each
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positioning
Note for CRT users:
The Krix Tryptix has been designed
for use with flat screen plasma and
LCD displays which are not affected
by magnetic interference. As a guide,
magnetically sensitive equipment (such
as CRT televisions) should be positioned
at least 200mm clear of the speakers to
avoid magnetic interference.
mounting options
The Krix Tryptix has been designed to provide
maximum versatility by allowing installation
on either a wall or a stand. A combination of
wall mounting, table stands and floor stands
may be used to allow the discreet installation
of stereo, surround or multiroom sound setups
(figures 2-5). The Tryptix’s shallow depth has
been developed to complement current flat
screen technology without any compromise in
performance. Special brackets (patent pending)
have been designed to conceal the wiring and
present a neat appearence.
front left and right speakers
Obtaining the best position for your speakers
may require some experimentation. As a
guide, the placement of left and right speakers
used for two-channel stereo should form an
equilateral triangle with the primary listening
position. In many situations room layout
and speaker mounting may require the front
speakers to be positioned closer together than
this recommendation. Excellent results are
often achieved in these situations. It must be
noted however, that placing front speakers
too close together can result in the sound
becoming monophonic and lacking depth.
centre channel speaker
Position the centre channel speaker above
or below your television. Ideally the centre
channel speaker should aim at ear level when
seated.
The Tryptix table stand allows free standing
horizontal centre channel placement (figure 5).
A Tryptix centre channel may also be used
without a stand and placed directly on any flat
surface (figure 4). The silicon pads provided
may be attached at suitable locations on the
speaker to ensure the speaker sits securely
and the paint finish is protected.
rear speakers
Rear speakers (for home theatre) should be
placed to each side and/or behind the listener.
Exact positioning will be dependant on your
room layout and the number of surround/rear
speakers in your system (e.g 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and
beyond).
subwoofer
If a subwoofer is to be used, please refer
to your subwoofer manual for suggested
subwoofer placement.
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positioning
figure 4
figure 3
figure 5
figure 2
example Tryptix systems
Figures 2-5 provide examples of the Tryptix in 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 7.1 channel installations. These are examples only, please ask your Krix dealer
about tailoring a system to your own specific requirements.
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hardware/tools required
electric drill•
2x wall anchors, suitable for wall material•
(wall anchor must fit through 6mm•
bracket mounting holes)
drill bit, sized to suit wall anchor•
screw driver, to suit wall anchor•
You may also require:
wire strippers/cutters•
hardware supplied
wall installation
before you begin
• Select the desired position and orientation
for mounting the loudspeaker on the wall.
To avoid injury or damage ensure that
the fasteners used to attach the bracket
to the wall will not interfere with any
electrical wiring, plumbing, etc, behind
the mounting surface.
• Select wall anchors appropriate for the
desired mounting surface and speaker
weight. Wall anchor size must fit through
6mm bracket mounting holes. Two
wall anchors are required per bracket
assembly.
Select speaker cables. See figure 6 for
maximum cable dimensions compatible
with Tryptix binding posts and bracket.
connecting
To ensure optimum performance it is
important that your speaker system is
connected properly:
Turn off all electronic equipment and
disconnect from the power point.
• Follow the connection instructions
supplied with your amplifier, CD/DVD, hard
disk recorder, video player etc.
• Install speaker cable in wall or ceiling
cavity, or run cable along wall surface.
Allow approximately 300mm of excess
cable to facilitate Tryptix installation.
• Follow the connection instructions
supplied with your amplifier to connect
the speaker cables to amplifier. Take care
to assign the same cable colour or trace to
the positive (+) connector on the amplifier
as the positive (+) connector on the
speaker.
• Prepare speaker cables for connecting to
speakers by neatly stripping cable ends.
(Note: Spade lugs or banana plugs are not
compatible with Tryptix binding posts.)
Care should be taken to eliminate loose
strands of wire that may be present a
short circuit hazard.
installation
Tryptix wall installation requires only one
person but an assistant may be helpful.
Using wall bracket (A) as a guide, mark out•
and drill wall anchor holes. If the Tryptix
are to be mounted next to a display screen
a minimum clearance of 42mm must be
maintained between the screen edge and
bracket. (figure 7)
If loudspeaker cable has been run inside•
the wall, guide cable through the wall
bracket (A). (figure 8a)
If loudspeaker cable has been run•
along the wall, slide cable under wall
bracket (A). (figure 8b)
Attach wall bracket (A) to wall using•
appropriate wall anchors.
Feed cable through speaker bracket (B).•
(figure 9)
Push and hold down positive (+) red•
binding post on speaker and insert positive
(+) wire through hole in post. Take care
to assign the same cable colour or trace
to the positive (+) connector on the
amplifier, as the positive (+) connector on
the speaker. Repeat connection process
with negative (-) black binding post and
negative (-) wire. (figure 10)
Attach speaker bracket to the rear of the•
Tryptix using allen key and four allen head
bolts supplied. (figure 11)
Self-adhesive silicon pads are supplied•
with each Tryptix. Put at least one pad
at each end on the back of the Tryptix to
protect and isolate speaker from the wall.
(figure 12)
Whilst feeding the excess cable back•
through wall bracket (A) carefully align
and hook speaker onto bracket (A).
(figure 12)
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speaker cable
10x15mm maximum size
(5x15mm is the maximum recommended
size for running cable along a wall, see
figure 8b)
figure 6

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figure 11
figure 9
figure 8a figure 8b
figure 12
figure 10
figure 7
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horizontal/centre channel use

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speaker cable
10 x15mm maximum size
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before you begin
Select speaker cables. See figure 13 for
maximum cable dimensions compatible
with Tryptix binding posts and bracket.
connecting
To ensure optimum performance it is•
important that your speaker system is
connected properly:
Turn off all electronic equipment and
disconnect from the power point.
Follow the connection instructions•
supplied with your amplifier, CD/DVD, hard
disk recorder, video player etc.
Follow the connection instructions•
supplied with your amplifier to connect
the speaker cables to amplifier. Take
care to assign the same cable colour or
trace to the positive (+) connector on the
amplifier, as the positive (+) connector on
the speaker.
stand assembly
assembly
Attach post to base using allen•
key and allen bolts supplied.
(figure 14a-floor stand, 14b-table stand)
If using Tryptix floor stand four floor•
spikes and rubber feet are supplied. Select
and install spikes or feet appropriate to
your floor surface. (figure 14a)
Feed speaker cable through hole in base•
of stand and out through top of post.
(figure 15)
Feed cable through speaker bracket.•
(figure 15)
Prepare speaker cables for connecting to•
speakers by neatly stripping cable ends.
(Note: Spade lugs or banana plugs are not
compatible with Tryptix binding posts.)
Care should be taken to eliminate loose
strands of wire that may be present a
short circuit hazard.
Push and hold down positive (+) red•
binding post on speaker and insert positive
(+) wire through hole in post. Take care
to assign the same cable colour or trace
to the positive (+) connector on the
amplifier, as the positive (+) connector on
the speaker. Repeat connection process
with negative (-) black binding post and
negative (-) wire. (figure 16)
Attach speaker bracket to the rear of the•
Tryptix using allen key and four allen head
bolts supplied. (figure 17)
Self-adhesive silicon pads are supplied•
with each Tryptix. Put at least one pad on
the back at the bottom of the Tryptix to
protect and isolate speaker from the post.
(figure 18)
Whilst feeding the excess cable back•
through the stand, carefully align and hook
speaker bracket onto post. (figure 18)
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hardware/tools required
You may require:
wire strippers/cutters•
hardware supplied
with speaker:
with stand:
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stand assembly
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figure 15
figure 18
figure 16
figure 14a figure 14b
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listen and enjoy
caring for your krix speakers
To clean your speaker cabinet gently wipe
with a damp cloth. Do not rub hard on the
cabinet in one spot as you may leave a
polished spot. The cloth grille, bass driver(s)
and tweeter can be dusted by using a soft
bristled brush to gently remove excess dust.
To remove the cloth grille firmly grip the edges
and gently pull away to reveal the front baffle
and drivers. To reinstall the grille, line up grille
magnets with small recesses in the front
baffle and gently click into place. Wherever
possible, do not touch the tweeters, they are
fragile and easily damaged.
tone controls
Your Krix speakers do not require adjustment
to the treble or bass. If you wish, you can
adjust the tone controls for reasons of
personal taste or room acoustics, however this
may damage your speakers when the amplifier
is operating at high output (see figure 6).
For more information please contact your
authorised Krix dealer or visit krix.com.
Thank you for choosing Krix.
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