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

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: 01236 420199 (National)

+44 1236 420199 (International)

Fax: 01236 428230 (National)

+44 1236 428230 (International)

E-mail: enquiries@tannoy.com

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.

x 4

one

x 4

two

x 1

three

x 1

four

x 1

five

x 1

six

x 4

seven

x 1

eight

x 4

nine

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ten

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eleven

x 1

twelve

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.

Tannoy Dual Concentric

™

drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system.

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.

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

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

GRILLE FIXING

Fitting of the grilles is optional, using

the supplied hardware. On the

satellites, fix the grille in place using

the 2 screws provided, see

illustration. On the centre channel,

firstly remove the small trim panel

from the front of the speaker, as

illustrated. A Hex key is provided for

tightening the grille mounting screw,

ensure not to over tighten, see

illustration.

TRIM REMOVAL

The Arena satellite and centre both

have a removable front trim which

gives the option of mixing and

matching the speaker body colour

with any of the optional trim colours.

To remove the trim, first remove the

grille if fitted as described above.

Next, place a finger underneath the

bottom centre of the trim and gently

prize out the rubber trim. Remove

this slowly ensuring that all of the

integral fixing studs around the

outside of the trim are pulled out

gently from the body of the speaker.

Replacement of the trim is the exact

opposite of the removal process.

CLEANING

Dust the loudspeakers with a dry

lint free cloth.

screwdriver not included

GRILLE FIXING

TRIM REMOVAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SUBWOOFER

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manaufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, wall sockets, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

14 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

should not be placed on this apparatus.

15 To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the wall socket.

16 The mains plug on the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible.

17 Due to the powerful drive unit magnet, do not place within (3 feet) 1 metre of a television or computer monitor.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Requirements

Check that the voltage rating displayed on the rear panel is correct for your area before connecting. If it is incorrect, please refer to your

local dealer or authorised service agent, as no user adjustment is provided.

EUROPEAN MODELS

A mains cable is supplied with an IEC moulded socket at one end and a moulded mains plug at the other end. Where the moulded plug is fitted

with a mains fuse, always replace with the same 5A rated fuse.

If the fitted plug is unsuitable for your type of outlet sockets, it should be cut off and disposed of safely, in case it is inserted into a live socket

elsewhere. The wires in the mains cable are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH

BLUE NEUTRAL

BROWN LIVE

AS THE COLOURS OF THE WIRES IN THE MAINS CABLE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE

TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

} The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in

the plug which is marked either by the letter E, the earth safety symbol, or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.

}The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter N or coloured BLACK.

} The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which

is marked by the letter L or coloured RED.

}Ensure that the terminals are tightened securely, and no loose strands of wire are present. Ensure cord grip is clamped over outer sheath

of cable, rather than over the wires.

FUSE PROTECTION

An additional mains fuse is provided in the IEC power inlet on the back of the loudspeaker, which can only be removed with the power cord

unplugged. This must be replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating (see Specifications or refer to rear panel).

POSITIONING AND FITTING OF FEET

As a subwoofer produces low frequencies only, it is difficult to detect its location by ear. It can therefore be placed anywhere in the room, but it is worth

experimenting to find the optimum position. Bass output will increase next to a wall or especially in a corner; so use the volume control to compensate if moving your

subwoofer around.

This subwoofer is unique in that it can be used in various orientations, depending on available space and desired visual effect. For portrait positioning, screw the metal

spikes into the cabinet, first removing the blanking plugs. Secure using the lock nuts supplied. For driver facing down operation, use the extension legs as shown. For use

on polished wooden floors, reverse the spikes and fit the protective boots provided, to avoid damage. Ensure the subwoofer is sitting firmly on the floor, to avoid vibration.

for use on polished floors

for use on carpeted floors

for use on polished oors

for use on carpeted oors

SETTING UP

Ensure the main POWER switch is in the OFF position. Connect the subwoofer input socket to the sub out on your AV processor or amplifier, using a screened

phono cable. You can operate the subwoofers in two modes, AUTO and ON continuously, using the switch provided. In AUTO, the unit remains OFF until

an input signal is detected. Status is confirmed by the power light, which glows red in AUTO standby, but is otherwise green.

Firstly set GAIN volume to MIN, and LFE MODE switch to ON. This will bypass the unit’s internal crossover, with this function now provided for within the

AV processor. The XOVER FREQ. Control will no longer be functional. Set the PHASE control to 0 0. The LED will turn green when switched ON, or when a signal is

detected in AUTO mode.

Set the LF EXTENSION control to mid position and play some music or other material through the system and slowly increase the input level control until roughly

the correct amount of bass is present. If this does not prove possible, rotate the PHASE control clockwise, which with some speakers and rooms will give increased

bass output. Moving the LF EXTENSION control anticlockwise towards the MUSIC position will give a deeper more extended bass, while moving it clockwise towards

the THEATRE position will increase the impact of movie sound effects. Fine adjustment of the controls will take a little time using a range of different programme material.

If an even bass performance and seemless transition to the satellites does not prove possible in your room, switch the LFE MODE switch to

OFF and experiment with the crossover frequency. It is often possible to reduce the influences of harmful room resonances in this manner.

AUTO POWER/ SLEEP FUNCTION

This subwoofer can be left permanently on in AUTO mode, under which conditions it will revert to ‘sleep’ mode after approximately

12 minutes. If not using your subwoofer for some time, switch OFF and remove the power cable from the mains outlet.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

The Arena subwoofer is provided with circuitry to limit the maximum sound output, in order to eliminate audible distortion. This circuitry will normally operate

unnoticed. If however distortion is heard, this indicates the unit is being severely overloaded, and to avoid damage, the input level should be reduced immediately.

CLEANING