Sven Grand User manual

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OPERATION
MANUAL
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System with Digital Control

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CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................
4. SPECIAL FEATURES ..............................................................................
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SPEAKER SYSTEM PLACEMENT ................................................................
6. CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................
7. ACTIVE SPEAKER REAR PANEL .................................................................
8. REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................
9. CONNECTION ......................................................................................
10. OPERATION .....................................................................................
11. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...................................................................
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sven speaker system!
Please read this operation manual before using the unit and retain this operation manual in a safe
place for future reference.
COPYRIGHT
© 2011. SVEN Company Ltd. Version 1.0 (V 1.0).
This manual and information contained in it are copyrighted. All rights reserved.
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NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY RESTRICTION
Despite the exerted eԚorts to make this manual more exact, some discrepancies may occur. The
information of this manual is given on «as is» terms. The author and the publisher do not bear any
liability to a person or an organization for loss or damages which have arisen from the information,
contained in the given manual.
UNPACKING
Unpack the device carefully. Make sure there are no accessories left in the box. Check up the
device for damages; if the product was damaged during transportation, address the ԛrm which
carried out the delivery; if the product functions incorrectly, address the dealer at once.
ATTENTION!
Do not switch on the speaker system immediately after you bring it into a room from environment
with negative temperature! After unpacking, the speaker system should be kept in conditions of
room temperature for at least 4 hours.

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1. DESCRIPTION
GRAND active two-way Hi-Fi multimedia speaker system (MSS) with digital control and FM tuner is
made of superior materials with implementation of advanced technologies. The MSS is designed to
play music, sound games, movies, Karaoke, etc. The device is equipped with a high-power bridge
ampliԛer. Except for two stereo inputs, it has a high quality USB DAC for audio signal transmission
via a USB cable. The built-in FM tuner with RDS facility is assembled on the basis of Silicon
Laboratories latest developments. The MSS is also equipped with Karaoke module with digital
control and two microphone jacks with microphone volume and reverberation level control. A
separate headphone ampliԛer allows to reproduce full sound range. A full-function remote control
is included.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•To avoid electric shock do not open the MSS and do not perform repairs by yourself.
•Do not allow circuit of wires (including grounded ones) between speakers, power ampliԛer or
ground, for it causes damage of power ampliԛer output stage.
•Do not put foreign objects inside the holes of the MSS. Make sure that needles, hair pins, coins,
insects etc. do not get inside.
•Protect the MSS from high humidity, water and dust. Do not locate it in areas with high level of
humidity and dust.
•Protect the MSS from heating: do not locate it near a heat source or expose to direct sunlight.
•Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other solvents when cleaning, since they may damage the paint-
coated surface of the MSS. Clean it with dry soft cloth only.
•If the MSS does not operate, unplug it and address your dealer.
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Active speaker — 1 pc
• Passive speaker — 1 pc
•Acoustic cable — 1 pc
•2RCA to 2RCA signal cable — 1 pc
• USB cable — 1 pc
• Power cable — 1 pc
•FM antenna — 1 pc
•Remote control — 1 pc
•CR 2032 Battery — 1 pc
• Rubber feet with self-adhesive base — 8 pcs
•Operation manual — 1 pc
•Warranty card — 1 pc
Caution! High voltage inside! To avoid the risk of electric
shock do not open or touch elements inside.

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Fig. 1. MSS location scheme
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4. SPECIAL FEATURES
• Active two-way Hi-Fi stereo system with digital control
• Built-in two-channel Hi-Fi power ampliԛer
• Two CD and PC stereo inputs, USB input, headphone jack, two microphone jacks
• High quality silk tweeters and kevlar woofers
• Two-line 16-character LCD display
• Karaoke module with digital control
• Built-in FM tuner with RDS facility
• Full function remote control
• Active equalizer with timbre control within ± 12 dB
• Master volume control and timbre control
• Headphone and microphone volume control
• Reverberation level control
• High quality USB DAC for high ԛdelity sound transmission via a USB cable when connected to PC
• High quality headphone ampliԛer
• Built-in high quality surge protector
• MDF case of speakers
5. SPEAKER SYSTEM PLACEMENT
• Installation of GRAND speaker system graded as
Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) class system is one of the most
important factors in achieving the best sound of the
system. One should know that location of speakers
aԚects tonal balance, intensity and quality of bass
components, soundstage depth and width, midrange
sounds transparency. On the one hand, the closer the
speakers are placed to walls and corners, the more
powerful the sound of the bass components is. On the
other hand, the farther the speakers are located from
walls, the better the soundstage depth is rendered.
Angular position and height of speakers’ location in
relation to the listener aԚect the timbral balance
formation (especially, treble), soundstage width, and
acoustic image focusing. Therefore speakers are best
located along the shorter wall of the room. The listener
and the speakers should be located in the corners of an
isosceles triangle as shown in the scheme, Fig.1 where
optimal Aand partial Bstereo eԚect zones are shaded.
Angular position and height of the speakers’ location in
relation to the listener should be deԛned by experiment.
The axes of the speakers should not intersect within the
area where the listeners are located.
IMPORTANT! Before placing the speakers, don’t
forget to attach the 4 rubber feet (included) to the
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6. CONTROL PANEL
aDisplay screen
bIR receiver
cIINPUT: audio source selection button
dUP: volume level up button, radio station
switch button (in Tuner mode)
ePHONES: headphone jack
fMODE: mode selection button
gDOWN: volume level down button, radio
station switch button (in Tuner mode)
7. ACTIVE SPEAKER REAR PANEL
hmic 1: 1st microphone connection jack
imic 2: 2nd microphone connection jack
jUSB: USB input for connecting PC
kCD: audio source connection inputs
lPC: PC connection inputs
mFM antenna: FM antenna connection input
nPOWER ON/OFF: power switch
oPower cable input
pspeaker out: passive speaker inputs
qPhase inverter
Fig. 2. Active speaker control panel Fig. 3. Active speaker rear panel
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8. REMOTE CONTROL
aSTANDBY: standby mode button
b0-9: numeric keyboard buttons for selecting preset
radio stations
cST: MONO/STEREO mode selection button
dMEM: button for presetting radio stations in the
memory of the tuner
eINPUT: audio source selection button
fMODE +/–: buttons for setting parameters
(balance, treble and bass, headphone volume)
in various modes
gMIC+/–: microphones volume control buttons
h+/–: headphone volume control buttons
iREVERB+/–: reverberation level control buttons
jMUTE: mute mode button
k+10: multiple factor button for selecting preset
radio stations numbered 10 and up
lTUNING«+/–»: radio frequency manual setting
buttons
mPRESET AUTO: auto setting button
nDžH+/–: preset stations successive selection buttons
oVOL+/–: master volume control buttons
Remote control battery installation
• Open the battery compartment at the back of
the remote control.
• Put in the CR2025 battery (included).
• Close the battery compartment.
Notes:
• Before the Нrst switch-on of the device remove the protective Нlm from the remote
control battery compartment.
• Use the remote control at an angle not more than 30° at a distance not more than 5 meters.
• Direct the remote control at the IR receiver display on the active speaker.
• If the remote control does not work, check the battery or replace the discharged battery
with a new one.
• Remove the battery from the remote control, if you aren’t going to use it for a long time
(more than a week).
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9. CONNECTION
MSS Connection
GRAND Hi-Fi MSS 2.0 can be connected to virtually any audio source (see Fig. 5).
• Before connecting, make sure that the MSS is unplugged. Then connect the active speaker to
the passive speaker via the acoustic cable (included). Mind that the positive (red) terminals of the
active speaker must be connected to the red terminals of the passive speaker (+ о+), and the
negative (black) terminals of the active speaker must be connected to the black terminals of the
passive speaker (– о–).
• To connect the speaker system to a TV, DVD/VCD/VHS-player, connect the RCA-jacks of the
2RCA to 2RCA signal cable (included) to the CD R/L inputs kof the active speaker, and then to
the TV or DVD/VCD/VHS-player outputs, as shown in Fig.5.
Fig. 5. Connection diagram
DVD, TV
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Passive speaker
FM-antenna
2RCA to mini-jack
signal cable
COMPUTER
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•To connect the MSS to a PC or an ǀDŽ3/CD-player, ԛrst insert the RCA-jacks of the 2RCA to Ø 3.5
mm mini-jack signal cable (included) into the DŽDž input lof the active speaker, and then insert the
mini-jack of the signal cable into the LINE OUT port of the PC sound card or into the ǀDŽ3/CD-
player output (see Fig. 5).
• To connect the MSS to a USB port of your PC or laptop, use the USB cable included in the
package contents. In order to do this, attach the USB cable connector to the USB input jon the
rear panel of the active speaker, and insert the other connector of the USB cable to an available
USB port of your PC or laptop. The MSS has a built-in high quality USB DAC providing clear sound
transmission via a USB cable.
Notes:
• Make sure that the cables are reliably Нxed in the terminals, the polarity is observed and
bare cables are not in contact with each other and the metal parts of equipment. Mind the
correct connection of all the channels and reliable Нxation of the connecting cables in the
jacks, otherwise considerable noises in sound reproduction may occur.
• Sound quality is directly affected by correctness and reliability of the connection of
cables. The left RCA jack must be inserted into the left (white) input of the ampliНer and
the right one into the right (red) input of the ampliНer. It is recommended to use cables that
are included in the package contents of the MSS.
FM antenna installation and connection
• Insert the included room FM antenna into the FM antenna input mon the rear panel of the active
speaker, as shown in the diagram, Fig. 5. Install the FM antenna in such a way that reception quality
is satisfactory, and then ԛx the antenna in this position.
Note. An external 75 Ohm FM antenna should be used for buildings with weak FM signal.
Typically, a three-element antenna is enough, but for areas with weak FM signal it is
required to use an FM antenna with 5 or more elements.
10. OPERATION
Switching On
• To switch on the MSS, insert the power cable into the input oand then insert the power cable
plug into the mains socket. Shift the POWER On/ OԚswitch (n, ON position) on the rear panel of
the active speaker into ON position. Then press STANDBY button aon the remote control to switch
on the system. The display screen aon the front panel of the active speaker will illuminate.
Audio Source Selection
• To select an audio source, press INPUT button
eon the remote control or INPUT button con
the control panel. When the INPUT button is
pressed, the LCD display on the active speaker
front panel will successively show names of in-
puts: CD (see Fig. 6), PC (Fig. 7), USB (Fig. 8),
referring to the connected audio source, or FM
station (see Fig. 9).
IMPORTANT! If the MSS is connected via a
USB port, the computer must Нnd this con-
nection and install (if necessary) corres-
ponding drivers. Drivers are not required for Windows XP/Vista/7.
BASS 00
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Fig. 6. CD input
BASS 00
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MSS setting with audio sources connected
• Master volume can be adjusted with VOL+ and
VOL– buttons oof the remote control. Volume
increasing/reducing will be shown on the LCD
display (Fig. 10), the VOL inscription will Ԝash
for 5 seconds. Within this time you can set the
desired volume level. The volume level ranges
from -99 (minimum, the sound can’t be heard)
to 00 (maximum).
• Balance level between the right and left
speaker, treble level, bass level, headphone
volume level can be adjusted with MODE
button fon the remote control or MODE
button fon the active speaker control panel.
If you press the MODE button once, adjustment
of balance between the left and right speaker
will switch on, and LEFT or RIGHT inscription will Ԝash on the LCD display. Using MODE– and
MODE+ buttons of the remote control select the desired balance between the speakers within 5
seconds. The level ranges from –15 to 00. For convenient use of the MSS there is an option of
quick balancing of the speakers with CH– and CH+ buttons nof the remote control without using
the MODE button.
Note. If you don’t make any settings within 5 seconds, the system will return to the initial
position.
• If the MODE button is pressed twice, the
treble level adjustment mode will switch on,
and TRE inscription will Ԝash on the LCD
display (Fig.13). Using MODE– and MODE+
buttons select the desired treble level within 5
seconds. The level ranges from +14 to –14.
• If the MODE button is pressed three times,
the bass level adjustment mode will switch on,
and BASS inscription will Ԝash on the LCD
display (Fig. 14). Using MODE– and MODE+
buttons select the desired bass level within 5
seconds. The level ranges from +14 to –14.
RIGHT
VOL - 20 USB
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BASS 00
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Fig. 8. USB input
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BASS 00
VOL - 20 USB
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Fig. 12
RIGHT
VOL - 20 USB
L E F T - 0 2
BASS+02
VOL - 58 USB
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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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• If the MODE button is pressed four times, the
headphone volume level adjustment mode will
switch on, and HEADPHONE inscription will
Ԝash on the LCD display (Fig.15). Using MODE–
and MODE+ buttons fselect the desired
headphone volume level within 5 seconds. The
level ranges from +14 to –14. For convenient use of the MSS there is an option of quick headphone
volume level adjustment with buttons +/– hof the remote control without using the MODE
button.
ATTENTION!
• All the MSS settings and adjustments listed above can be made with control panel
buttons if the remote control does not operate for some reason. An audio source can be
selected by successive pressing of INPUT button cof the control panel. The left and right
speaker volume balance, treble and bass level, as well as headphone volume level, is
adjusted with MODE button f, UP dand DOWN gbuttons on the control panel. The
sequence of actions is the same as for adjustment with the remote control. The LCD display
will show all the settings and adjustments made, as shown in the Нgures above.
• When using FM mode, press the MODE
button until TUNING inscription appears on
the LCD display (see Fig.16), then using UP
and DOWN buttons search FM stations on
the control panel.
FM-tuner settings
• GRAND multimedia speaker system has a
built-in FM tuner with RDS facility. RDS function
allows to receive and display additional infor-
mation transmitted simultaneously with the radio
station signal, for example, HIT FM (Fig. 17), or
no RDS, if the signal of the radio station does
not contain any additional information (see
Fig.18).
• To switch on the FM-tuner, select the FM-
mode by successively pressing INPUT button e
on the remote control or INPUT button con the
control panel. The inscription shown in Fig.16
will appear on the LCD display. The system can
be tuned automatically or manually.
Autotuning. When the AUTO mode is on, radio stations are automatically searched and
successively recorded in the memory of the device. All the available FM-range (87 MHz – 108 MHz)
is scanned and all the radio stations are recorded into the memory (up to 40). To switch on auto
search, press AUTO button mon the remote control. AUTO PRESET inscription (Fig. 19) will appear
on the LCD display. After scanning, the ԛrst preset station will switch on. To change the station,
press the preset stations successive selection button Džǁ +/- non the remote control or UP dand
DOWN gbuttons on the control panel.
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Fig. 18