Connecting Your Speakers - Energy Connoisseur CR-10 El Manual Del Propietario

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
READ CAREFULLY!
We are proud to welcome you as an owner of ENERGY
Connoisseur Series. ENERGY ® Speakers are the result of extensive research into
accurate sonic reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design
and performance. The finest components and cabinet materials, combined with
sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures, ensure many years
of exceptional performance and listening pleasure.
Please take time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to
make certain your system is properly installed and set up for optimal sound
reproduction. Be sure to unpack your system carefully. Retain the carton and all
packing material for future use.
UNPACKING
Using a knife carefully cut the tape to open the package. Fold the carton flaps
back and slide the speaker and packaging from the box. When removing the
CF-30, CF-50 or CF-70 floorstanding speaker, stand the box upright, cut the
tape and slide the speaker from the box. Remove all inner packaging and parts.
CONTENTS:
4 - Self adhesive rubber bumpers (CB-5, CB-10, CB-20, CC-5, CC-10 only)
1 - High density port plug set
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
It is VITAL that your new Connoisseur speakers be allowed to break-in properly
before you perform any precise set up procedures, system adjustments, and
before you play them at higher volume levels. The best method of performing
the break-in is to play a full range musical passage at a moderate level as long
as possible. Utilizing the repeat function on your CD or DVD player can assist
greatly. Optimum sound will not be achieved until approximately 100 hours of
playing time. After break-in, the volume level can be increased. Do not play the
speakers at high levels until the break-in process has been completed. The
transducers need to "loosen up", and until this occurs, damage can result to
the transducers.
MAGNETIC SHIELDING
While all Connoisseur series speakers are magnetically shielded, stray magnetic
fields can still exist. Placing your Connoisseur speakers on top or beside your
CRT based television should not cause any interference. In the case where there
is some minor discoloration, simply move the speaker forward or backwards or
away from the television a few inches, this generally resolves the issue. Note:
LCD, DLP and Plasma displays do not suffer from magnetic interference.
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CONNECTING YOUR SPEAKERS

(Diagram1)
All of the models in the Connoisseur Series have the same high quality gold
plated binding post connectors. You should utilize high quality speaker cables,
up to 12 gauge (AWG). The Connoisseur Series will accept a variety of
connector types including spade lugs, banana jacks, or pin type connectors. The
® Speaker Systems' best connector in our opinion is the "Spade lug" as it provides more contact
area with the terminal and allows the binding post to be tightened for a secure
connection. Audiophiles and novices alike have preferences as to which
connector type they favor, speak with your Authorized ENERGY retailer as to
which is the best for your audio video System. Rest assured, plain speaker wire
is more than acceptable, you can always upgrade your wires and/or connectors
later on.
In the case where you wish to use banana type plugs, simply remove
the plastic red and black inserts. The plastic insert is a mandatory
security measure, as dictated by many local and federal government
associations.
To connect your speaker system: Start at one speaker, and connect one channel
at a time, starting with the front speakers. Always ensure that the entire A/V
system is powered OFF before performing any connections. The positive and
negative (red and black) sides of the speaker terminals MUST match the
positive and negative (red and black) terminals of the receiver or amplifier. If
they do not match, abnormal sound and a lack of bass response will result.
After connecting the front speakers, connect the rest of the speakers to their
appropriate channels of the receiver or amplifier. The three connection methods
and their explanations include:
TRADITIONAL CONNECTION METHOD (Diagram 2)
1) Using your choice of speaker wire and termination method, connect the
2) Repeat the procedure for the second speaker.
BI-WIRE METHOD (CF-30, CF-50, CF-70) (Diagram 3)
This method involves using multiple cables and connectors, to access both sets
of terminals on the Connoisseur loudspeakers simultaneously. The benefit of bi-
wiring is to reduce noise, and reduce the likelihood of grounding problems, as
you will have twice the thickness of cable between the amp and speakers as
the traditional method would provide. For more details on the benefits of bi-
wiring, please discuss this with your authorized ENERGY
NOTE: Before starting, remove the gold "shorting straps", which connect
the top and bottom set of input terminals. To remove the straps, loosen all
of the connectors and pull the straps away from the binding posts. Make
sure you put them in a safe place for future use.
1) Using your choice of speaker wire and termination method, connect one
2) Next, connect the second cable, from the same channel of your amplifier to
3) Repeat the procedure for the second speaker.
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speaker cable (minding the positive and negative polarities), to the lower
set of connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight. The gold "shorting straps"
that connect the lower and upper connections must remain in place
(CF-30, CF-50, CF-70).
speaker cable from the amplifier (minding the positive and negative
polarities) to the top set of connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight.
the lower set of terminals.
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