Tannoy arena User manual

owners manual

Contents
3 Warranty
4 - 5 Unpacking List
6 - 7 Dual Concentric TM
and WideBand TM Technology
8 - 9 Connections
10 - 11 Positioning
12 - 13 Grille Fixing
14 - 15 Safety Instructions
16 - 17 Positioning and fitting of feet
18 - 19 Setting-up
Technical Specifications
20 - 21 Subwoofer
22 - 23 Satellites
24 - 26 Optional Accessories
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All of our products have been produced and tested with
care and precision to give first-class service. All passive
components are guaranteed for a period of five years from
the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer
subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload,or
accidental damage.All active and electronic components
are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of
purchase from an authorisedTannoy dealer subject to the
absence of,or evidence of,misuse, overload or accidental
damage. If at any time during this warranty period the
equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than
accident,misuse,neglect,unauthorised modification or fair
wear and tear,we will repair any such manufacturing defect
or, at our option,replace it without charge for labour,parts or
return carriage.If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy
product then,in the first instance,discuss it with yourTannoy
dealer.If you require further assistance then we ask that you
deal directly with your local Tannoy distributor.If you cannot
locate your distributor please contact Customer Services,
Tannoy Ltd at the address given below.
Customer Services,Tannoy Ltd.,Rosehall Industrial Estate,
Coatbridge, Strathclyde ML5 4TF, Scotland
Telephone: [phone] (National)
[phone] (International)
Fax: [phone] (National)
[phone] (International)
E-mail: [e-mail]
Do not ship any product to Tannoy without previous
authorisation.
Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to
our products through continuous research and development.
Please confirm current specifications for critical applications
with your supplier.
WARRANTY

UNPACKING
Check the contents of the carton to identify the following items:
one 4x satellite speakers
two 4x satellite speaker grilles (with 2 x fixing screws each)
three 1x centre channel speaker
four 1x centre channel grille (with Hex fixing screw)
five 20m speaker cable
six 1x subwoofer
seven 4x extension legs
eight 1x mains lead
nine 4x floor spikes
ten 4x spike lock nuts
eleven 4x protection boots (for use on polished wooden floors)
twelve 1x Hex key
Store complete packaging in case it is needed for re-use.
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SATELLITES and CENTRE CHANNEL
DRIVER TECHNOLOGY
Dual Concentric™
Tannoy Dual Concentric™drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system. Intensive research and development has produced an all-new version of this
proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive Tannoy driver design.
The time coherent, point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual makes it an accepted industry standard
in studio monitoring. By exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording and mastering environment Tannoy can ensure that playback performance in the home
for multi channel home cinema, is strictly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineers artistry. In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space.
The high frequency unit of the Dual, centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid/bass driver, is so positioned as to acoustically replicate this single point source;
delivering an incredibly natural sound with an incredibly wide imaging ‘sweet spot’ that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement
of images.
WIDEBAND™Technology
Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand™technology into the design of these drivers. Not only does this exceptional in-house technology resolve fine detail of
high frequency information but it also effectively enhances the listening experience throughout the whole frequency range. The WideBand™high frequency system
creates an increased immediacy, airiness and impact, making music and movie sound more natural and true to life.
Sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even low frequencies have leading edge transients reaching
30kHz. The Tannoy Arena WideBand™high frequency unit will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience the entire
bandwidth, by extending the frequency response to 54kHz.
In addition, the extension of the frequency response, by fully two octaves, corrects time and phase response within the bandwidth of normal human hearing. Taking these
acoustical phase anomalies beyond the audible range adds realism to the soundstage through improvements in imaging and the placement of sounds.
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Tannoy Dual Concentric
™
drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system.
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CONNECTIONS
Using the supplied twin core cable,
connect each channel to the
appropriate output of your AV receiver,
observing polarity - positive to
positive and negative to negative (or
red to red and black to black).
The supplied cable has the negative
( - ) core marked by a black line.
If additional cable is required, your
dealer will be able to advise on a
suitable type.
Additional satellite and centre
speakers are available, should you
wish to expand your system.
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FRONT RIGHT
SATELLITE (F/R) SATELLITE (F/L)
FRONT LEFT
REAR LEFT
SATELLITE (R/L)
SATELLITE (R/R)
REAR RIGHT
CHANNEL (C)
CENTRE
(SUB)
SUBWOOFER
RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)
BLACK TERMINAL BLACK TERMINAL
NEGATIVE (-) POSITIVE (+)
RED TERMINAL
F/R
R/R
-+ + -
R/L
F/L
-+
C
SUB
RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)
BLACK TERMINAL
RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)
BLACK TERMINAL
RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)
BLACK TERMINAL

The centre channel may be placed
either on top of or below the
television or monitor and the front
and rear speakers positioned as
shown on a suitable table or shelf.
All speakers (with the exception of
the subwoofer) are magnetically
shielded to avoid colour distortion
to the television, but as some sets
are more sensitive to interference
than others, some experimentation
in placement may be required,
or the use of the optional table stand
to space the centre speaker further
from the television.
For the satellites, an optional
combined table stand and wall
bracket is available, along
with a floor stand, while a dedicated
table stand/ wall bracket is
available for the centre channel.
Please consult your authorised
Tannoy dealer.
POSITIONING
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
SUB
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1.0 METRE
MINIMUM
REAR
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