ELAC DEBUT 3.0 DA43 (01) PDF Document

To avoid damage to the speakers and other components, follow these guidelines:

• Unbox the speakers carefully to avoid physically damaging your speakers.

• Use appropriate gauge wires (minimum of 16 gauge wire for runs up to 25 feet).

• Make sure wire polarity is connected correctly. Most speaker cables are coded for ease of use. Make sure positive (red) connection on the amplifier terminal is connected to the positive (red) on your speakers.

• Ensure your equipment is turned off before connecting speakers.

• Check to ensure positive and negative wires are not touching each other once they are connected to the speaker terminals.

Follow these steps for both positive and negative connections:

1. Strip off approximately 1/2 inch of the insulation from the ends of the speaker cable.

2. Twist the bare strands and insert into the binding post.

3. Ensure positive (red) connection on the amplifier terminal is connected to the positive (red) on your speakers.

For the ELAC DEBUT 3.0 DA43 regarding Atmos and wall placement:

• Set the switch to Atmos for Dolby Enabled applications or Wall for Wall Mounting applications.

• When mounting on a wall, mount in a wall stud or use anchors. Leave 1/4 inch exposed for the keyhole.

• Do not use the keyhole for ceiling mounting.

The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh detergent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. Clean only with a soft, smooth cloth or with a dust brush. Do not use scouring agents, alcohol, benzene, furniture polish, or other agents for cleaning.

To achieve maximum performance and optimal sound quality:

• Place the speakers approximately one to two feet away from boundaries such as walls and especially corners.

• Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance bass performance (output), but being too close (particularly to a corner) may result in bass that is unnatural.

• If a corner location is unavoidable, try to position the loudspeaker so that the distance to the rear wall is not equal to the distance to the side wall.

For the best results and the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound:

• Place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position. This set up creates the optimum imaging performance.

• If you find that your left and right speakers are too far apart, angle (toe in) them towards the listening position to gain a more focused central image.

When setting up for 5.1-channel surround sound:

• Avoid placing the surround speakers forward of your listening position.

• The surround speakers should be spread apart wider than the front speakers.

• Elevate the speakers to the same height or slightly higher as the front speakers for the most enveloping sound field.

• You may need to experiment with the positioning by pointing the rear surround speakers towards the listening area.

The center channel is designed to produce dialog sounds and should be positioned above or below your television. Align it with the center of the television. As much as possible, try to keep the center channel close to the same level (height) as your front speakers for a more even sound stage. It might be necessary to tilt the center speaker up (if too low) or down (if too high), to aim it towards the listening area. Optimal results for the center are obtained by setting the receiver/processor center channel size to small. If you have a choice, set the crossover frequency to 80Hz.

In a 5.1.4 configuration:

• The first number (5) refers to the number of traditional surround speakers (front, center, surround, etc.).

• The second number (1) refers to how many powered subwoofers you can connect to your receiver.

• The third number (4) refers to how many overhead or Dolby Atmos enabled speakers you can use in your Dolby Atmos capable setup.

Please follow these safety instructions regarding location:

• Install the speakers on a level surface only.

• Do not place them in locations that are in direct sunlight, very humid, prone to vibrations, or exceptionally hot or cold.

• Near CRT Televisions, the speakers are not magnetically shielded and may cause color issues.

• Keep close to magnetic cards (credit cards or commuter cards) away, as they may fail due to magnetic fields.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Do not install the speaker in a closed rack or in a closed cupboard.

• Do not put burning candles on or near the speaker.

• Do not install the speaker near transformers because electromagnetic stray fields can cause hum noise on woofers.

Many speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet provided for leveling the speaker. For leveling on an uneven floor, unscrew the spikes or anti-slip feet by 2-3 turns of thread. The speaker should always be in perfect vertical alignment. Stability can be increased by using spikes on carpeted surfaces. On slippery floors, stability can be increased by using Velcro fastening tape or double-sided adhesive tape. Additionally, in combination with certain materials, lacquers, or material surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers may cause colored imprints on the surfaces, so using an anti-slip mat underneath the loudspeaker is advised.

Overload: Extreme overload of the device due to very high volume may cause individual components to blow. Never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload conditions unattended. Continuous high volume may cause severe damage to your hearing. Please listen responsibly.

Disposal: The packaging is made from recyclable materials. Dispose of this in an environmentally friendly manner. At the end of product life do not dispose of the speaker(s) with standard household waste. The speaker must be recycled in accordance with local legislation. Disable the speaker before disposal.