User manual TRIANGLE COMETE ESPRIT

[. . . ] You will get the best from this high-quality product by following these guidelines. UNPACKING Open the box and remove all staples, then carefully take the speaker out of the box. When unpacking, if you notice any defects on any of its elements, contact your dealer. Indd 12 15/07/2009 09:19:10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Connections : For optimal sound reproduction, we suggest you choose a loudspeaker cable of sufficient high quality to connect your amplifier to your TRIANGLE loudspeakers. [. . . ] €¢ Your listening area should not be too close to the loudspeakers, leave a minimum of 2 m. €¢ The distance between the speakers should be a minimum of 2 m for a good stereo effect. If possible, place the speakers so that they «diffuse» along the • If possible, place the speakers so that sound is «diffused» lengthwise within the room. €¢ Avoid placing them in corners as this excites the room’s own resonance. Generally, a position close to the rear wall improves the response in low frequencies (to the detriment of the image) and inversely, a position far from the wall reproduces a wide and deep sound image. Indd 15 15/07/2009 09:19:11 Positioning for Home Cinema: A typical home cinema installation includes: 1. Several surround speakers • signal 5:1: 2 rear speakers • signal 6:1: 3 rear speakers • signal 7:1: 4 rear speakers To place the main speakers in the best position, follow the same rules as for a stereo installation (see previous paragraph on stereo positioning). €¢ The central speaker should be placed along the line formed by the two main speakers. Special The central speaker should be placed along the line formed by the two main speakers. Special stands are available for the central speakers (contact your dealer). €¢ For home cinema setups a subwoofer is particularly recommended to reproduce the low register special effects channel featured on supports such as audio or video DVDs. The positioning of the subwoofer is not critical if you select a crossover frequency below 80Hz. Above this frequency, it is better to move the subwoofer closer to the main speakers, the best position being in between the two main speakers. Ensure that it is not placed in the corner of the room to avoid creating unpleasant resonance. Indd 16 15/07/2009 09:19:11 • We recommend that you place the rear speakers at between 1. Their role is to reproduce surround sound; the listener should not be able to locate them and they should not be placed at ear level. TRIANGLE’s rear speakers are supplied with special wall mount accessories. Ensure that you take into account the weight of the speaker when fixing it onto the wall. You will find further instructions for configuring your installation in your A/V amplifier owner manual. Choosing the Amplifier; For optimal results, it is important to choose a good quality amplifier with sufficient power. [. . . ] €¢ Any fault arising from servicing by anyone other than an authorized TRlANGLE service technician. €¢ Crushed cabinet Warranty repair procedure: If the speaker is being used in the country of purchase, you should contact the dealer who sold the speaker. If it is being used outside the country of purchase, you should contact the national distributor who will advise you on where to send the speaker for repair. You can call TRIANGLE in France or visit our web site to get the contact details of your local distributor. [. . . ]