Scandinavia opalum User manual

Quick guide
How to set up your new Opalum sound system

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Digital sources (Airport Express, Apple TV, computer, blueray, HTPC, dvd, TV, video games, etc) Analog source (mp3-player, bluetooth receiver, ect.) Subwoofer Power supply
Digital sources
(Airport Express, Apple TV, computer, blueray, HTPC, dvd, TV, video games, etc) Analog source (mp3-player, bluetooth receiver, ect.) Subwoofer Power supply
Digital sources (Airport Express, Apple TV, computer, blueray, HTPC, dvd, TV, video games, etc) Analog source (mp3-player, bluetooth receiver, ect.) Subwoofer Power supply
Digital sources
(Airport Express, Apple TV, computer, blueray, HTPC, dvd, TV, video games, etc) Analog source (mp3-player, bluetooth receiver, ect.) Subwoofer Power supply
Connecting the system
Connect the active speakers to the Hub using the speaker cables
included in the box or any 2 conductor speaker cable. Don´t worry
about the polarity of the cables and terminals. The system oper-
ates at maximum performance in any case due to its digital nature.
The cables transfer both signal and power, which is why you don´t
need an extra power cable for each active speaker.
Connect each active speaker to the Hub using the speaker cables.
Connect just one active speaker to the Hub. Then connect the
second speaker to the rst speaker.
The Two Styles of Connection – both equally good.
– The Traditional:
– The Speaker Chain:
The Opalum Sound System
is a pure digital system.
Therefore use digital or
optical cables if possible when
connecting sources to the
system.
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General notes_
Opalum® FLOW series
Opalum® STREAM series
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5. Connecting the system
The speakers of the Opalum sound system can be connected to the Control Hub in two different
ways thanks to the Actiline® technology. In both cases using the included speaker cables.
•Parallel connected (figure 4) or
•Daisy chain connected (figure 5)
Both connection schemes are presented below and they are equal in performance.
For maximum ease of use the polarity of the speaker cables and terminals does not matter as the
data is transferred to the speaker digitally – another benefit of the Actiline® technology.
For instructions on how to properly use the speaker terminals together with the included cables
see section “Using the speaker terminals”.
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Fig 4: Parallel connection of speakers
Fig 5: Daisy chain connection of speakers
Subwoofer
Analog source
(mp3-player, etc)
Digital sources
(computer, blueray, HTPC,
dvd, TV, video games, etc)
Power supply
Subwoofer
Analog source
(mp3-player, etc)
Digital sources
(computer, blueray, HTPC,
dvd, TV, video games, etc)
Power supply
Connect power to the Hub
Connect the power cable to the power supply
and the power supply to the Hub. Plug the power
cable into an un-switched power outlet.

The process of system activation
illustrated on these pages is
identical, regardless of which
Opalum active speaker model
you have.
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Digital sources
(Airport Express, Apple TV,
computer, blueray, HTPC,
dvd, TV, video games, etc)
Analog source
(mp3-player, bluetooth
receiver, ect.)
Subwoofer
Power supply
Digital sources
(Airport Express, Apple TV,
computer, blueray, HTPC,
dvd, TV, video games, etc)
Analog source
(mp3-player, bluetooth
receiver, ect.)
Subwoofer
Power supply
Connect input sources Depending on your choice of sources and
connection cables from, connect the ca-
bles to the correct terminals on the Hub.
The type of terminal is indicated on the
Hub in both colours and text.
In most cases the system won´t require a
subwoofer, but should you happen to be
a fan of extreme deep and vibrant bass,
just connect your subwoofer to the Hub
and turn the low-pass frequency setting
to max.
Only thing you need to adjust is the
subwoofer level.
A brief study of the most simple Remote you´ll ever use.
Now you should be listening to the deep rich sound of the
Opalum Sound System. Enjoy ...
Activating the Opalum Sound System
Opalum® FLOW series
Opalum® STREAM series
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4. The remote control
NOTE: Before using the remote control install batteries and remove the front protection film. Not
removing the protection film may decrease or block the touch sensitivity.
4.1 Installing/replacing the remote control batteries
To install/replace the remote control batteries the remote control must be
opened using included opening pin (figure 1) or similar thin sturdy object.
1. Insert the metal pin in the hole at the back of the remote control marked
“Push here to open”.
2. Push firmly inwards until the front panel and housing is separated as
depicted in figure 2.
3. Install/replace the batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time. Use AAA size batteries.
NOTE: Batteries must be inserted with correct polarity according to the
picture on the battery holder.
4. Re-assemble the front panel and housing.
Make sure to align both parts properly using the
alignment tab, see figure 3. The parts will then
magnetically snap together.
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1. Status indicator
Indicates the current status using different
colors and flash modes. For details see section
“The status indicator”.
2. Power on/off button
Press this button to turn system on or off.
3. Change input source plus button
Press this button to change to next input source.
4. Change input source minus button
Press this button to change to previous input source.
5. Increase volume button
Press this button to increase the output sound volume.
6. Decrease volume button
Press this button to decrease the output sound volume.
Fig 3
Fig 2
Fig 1
Push here to open ->
1
3
4
5
6
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Opalum® FLOW series
Opalum® STREAM series
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4. The remote control
NOTE: Before using the remote control install batteries and remove the front protection film. Not
removing the protection film may decrease or block the touch sensitivity.
4.1 Installing/replacing the remote control batteries
To install/replace the remote control batteries the remote control must be
opened using included opening pin (figure 1) or similar thin sturdy object.
1. Insert the metal pin in the hole at the back of the remote control marked
“Push here to open”.
2. Push firmly inwards until the front panel and housing is separated as
depicted in figure 2.
3. Install/replace the batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time. Use AAA size batteries.
NOTE: Batteries must be inserted with correct polarity according to the
picture on the battery holder.
4. Re-assemble the front panel and housing.
Make sure to align both parts properly using the
alignment tab, see figure 3. The parts will then
magnetically snap together.
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1. Status indicator
Indicates the current status using different
colors and flash modes. For details see section
“The status indicator”.
2. Power on/off button
Press this button to turn system on or off.
3. Change input source plus button
Press this button to change to next input source.
4. Change input source minus button
Press this button to change to previous input source.
5. Increase volume button
Press this button to increase the output sound volume.
6. Decrease volume button
Press this button to decrease the output sound volume.
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Fig 2
Fig 1
Push here to open ->
1
3
4
5
6
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4Activating the system using the Touch Remote
Open the Remote by pushing
the included pin into the small
hole on the back. Give it a
gentle but rm push.
Insert batteries
correctly and close
the remote.
• Turn on power to all input sources and the system itself.
• The system will automatically turn on and be set to ‘pink’ input.
• Use the input toggle on the remote to select your choice of source.
(The indicator lights changes colour simultaneously on both
the remote and the front of the Hub, to show the input selected).
Toggle between input sources
Power on/o
Volume up/down
Input source colour indicator

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