User manual CASTLE KENDAL

[. . . ] Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] Placing the subwoofer across a corner boosts the bass but may impair clarity. The performance of Home Theatre systems can often be enhanced by using a pair of subwoofers. C LASSIC S ERIES 1 Page 4 C LASSIC S ERIES Preparing Loudspeaker Cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands. SUB WOOFER FRONT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT LEFT 10mm 40mm REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT Connecting Screw Terminals All the Castle loudspeakers use screw terminals. Safe Connection of Terminals Unscrew the terminal. Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal. When connecting terminals make sure you leave no strands of bare wire that can short across to adjacent terminals. As an alternative to bare wire you can use specialist spade connectors. Your Castle dealer will be pleased to advise you. B ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS FOR CASTLE ORIEL A A B Setting Loudspeaker Sizes Many digital AV Processors ask you to specify the size of speakers in all channels - usually `Large' or `Small'. The Floor standing Castle loudspeakers may be safely set to 'Large'. The other loudspeakers should be set to `Small' If you are not using a subwoofer: Set the Front Speakers to `Large'. Set the `Subwoofer' option on the processor to 'Off' or `No'. Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer: Phase at very low frequencies is not straightforward to detect. Initially we suggest you temporarily set the low pass filter to `off ' and the phase to 0º and play some bass heavy music in Stereo through the main speakers and the subwoofer. From the listening position, switch the phase between 0º and 180º. Crossover Control: If you are using a digital AV processor the initial subwoofer setting should be 85Hz as the processor will have its own bass management system. Setting Loudspeaker Sizes: Most digital AV Processors ask you to specify the size of speakers in the various channels. Castle floor standing loudspeakers can be set to 'Large' Smaller loudspeakers (including stand mounted units) should be set to 'Small' for the Front channels. Choose 'Small' for the surround channels and also for the Centre channel, so that any bass from these channels will be directed to the subwoofer. Set the `Subwoofer' option on the processor to 'On' or 'Yes'. After experimenting with various sources you may need to adjust the Subwoofer Crossover settings. Try to ensure the subwoofer blends into the sound stage - the more invisible the subwoofer component of the sound field is, the better. Setting levels: Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised, put the AV amplifier into its "Test" mode (see instructions supplied with your processor. ) Adjust the levels until all channels are reproduced at equal loudness. [. . . ] Ideally the front and centre channel speakers should be at the same height. The Castle Bastion and Keep centre channel loudspeakers may be mounted on a shelf or placed on top of the TV cabinet if it is safe to do so. The unique design of this loudspeaker enables its use either on the rear or the side walls of the room presenting both direct and ambient reflected sounds SUB Connecting to a Digital AV Processor A-V AMPLIFIER If your AV processor has a line level or LFE subwoofer output you should use this connection. You will need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from your RIGHT LEFT REAR CENTRE dealer. [. . . ]