User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO INCOGNITO ES10 INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] These ES10 Exterior speakers can be easily mounted vertically or horizontally into your outdoor listening area and can be used with an Incognito Multi-Room system or conventional Hi-Fi or AV equipment. Please take time to read this guide, as it contains important installation information. Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy! Matthew Bramble Technical Director 1 Incognito Exterior speakers 540A/640A Integrated speakers ES10 Exterior amplifier PREPARING THE LOCATION It is advisable to plan all aspects of installation in advance of work beginning. Great care should be taken to ensure that all building regulations are followed. [. . . ] Ensure the chosen wall or surface is solid, never mount a speaker on a plasterboard or unreinforced wall. Use the large middle hole to route your wiring (the bracket will cover the hole in the wall). Attach the speaker to bracket and adjust the speaker to face the listening area. If you are unsure as to which fixings are suitable for this bracket and speaker, you should take professional advice and obtain the correct fixings. Cable routing hole 3 Incognito Exterior speakers ES10 Exterior speakers CONNECTING THE ES10 Do not compromise the performance of your system by using inferior quality speaker cables. powered components before making any loudspeaker or component connections. This will avoid the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment. Follow these steps to connect the speaker to your amplification system: 1. Route the speaker cable from your amplification system to the speakers. Avoid routing the speaker cable near electrical wires Do not nail or staple the cable 2. Using a wire stripper, remove about 10mm of insulation from both ends of each conductor, and then twist the strands of each conductor (fig. 1). Observing polarity is of the utmost importance while connecting your speakers. Connect the positive terminal on the amplifier left channel, marked + or coloured red, to the positive terminal on the left loudspeaker. fig. 1. fig. 2. The negative terminal on the amplifier left channel, marked - or coloured black, must be connected to the negative terminal on the left loudspeaker. The speaker cable is coded with a bead or stripe down one lead's insulation, or has differently coloured wires. If your speakers are wired incorrectly they will be out of phase and sound hollow and indistinct, with a weak bass. Re-check your connections for correct polarity and reverse the connections if necessary. 100mm 10mm Incognito Exterior speakers 4 TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly. Check that the interconnects are inserted correctly. SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response Impedance Operational efficiency Weight Dimensions 80Hz­20kHz 4-8 Ohms 88dB for 2. 83V 2. 1kg / 4. 6lbs 240 x 178 x 162mm The sound is distorted or garbled Check aerial connections and placements. There is a hum coming from the speaker Ensure that all cable connections are secure. There is unwanted background noise and interference Move the tuner (or other source) away from any other electrical equipment that may be likely to cause interference. The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. [. . . ] This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Incognito Exterior speakers 6 Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE. [. . . ]