Impression Series User Manual
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1. Y ONA Y i JUVE Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Impression Series freestanding speakers Your speakers are the result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing high quality products for home audio and audio video systems This manual contains features setup recommendations and specifications for the Impression Series freestanding speakers It is recommended you thoroughly read through the material contained in this manual before connecting your speakers This will ensure you have a good understanding of how to setup your speakers for optimum performance and allow for years of listening enjoyment Impression Series Speakers E55Ti ES10i 9 OQ NSZ Break in Period Allow several hours of listening time to adeguately break in the Impression Series speakers As the speakers break in the driver suspensions will loosen The result of break in will be an increase in low freguency response improved definition and increased clarity and detail Impression Series 1 Owners Manual Care and Cleaning To maintain speaker appearance we recommend wiping them down with a clean damp soft cloth To clean dust from the grille cloth use a vacuum with a brush attachment Features The Impression Series speakers feature poly matrix cone bass drivers and aluminized poly matrix cone midrange drivers These rigid cones resist fle2. Attach outrigger plates 5 7 with machine screws Bottom of tower speaker Front of tower speaker Figure 2 Impression Series 8 Owners Manual Specifications Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz 50Hz 20kHz E5Ci Center Channel 60Hz 20kHz Sensitivity 88dB 87dB 87dB Recommended Power 50 200 Watts 50 150 Watts 50 120 Watts Woofer Tweeter 3 6 165mm Polypropylene 2 54 133mm Aluminized Poly matrix 1 1 25mm Fabric Dome 2 6 165mm Polypropylene 1 5 133mm Aluminized Poly matrix 1 1 25mm Fabric Dome 2 514 133mm Aluminized Poly matrix 1 P 25mm Fabric Dome Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Crossover Frequencies 120Hz 3000 Hz 120Hz 3000 Hz 3000 Hz Dimensions 814 216mm W 47 1207mm H 12 311mm D 8 216mm W 35 902mm H 124 311mm D 21 553mm W 7 184mm H 7 197mm D High gloss Red Burl or High gloss Black Ash High gloss Red Burl or High gloss Black Ash High gloss Red Burl or High gloss Black Ash Impression Series 52 Ibs 23 59 Kg 35 lbs 15 88 Kg 11 5 lbs 5 22 Kg Owner s Manual Specifications continued Frequency Response E5Bi Bookshelf 60Hz 20kHz ES10i Subwoofer 40Hz 180Hz Sensitivity 85dB N A
3. Amplifier is not connected to constant power outlet Solution Make certain the amplifier is plugged into an unswitched AC power outlet Amplifier is not receiving an audio signal from receiver or processor Make certain there is an audio signal from receiver or processor Amplifier fuse might be blown Replace fuse if fuse is not readily accessible consult with EMP Tek for more information Performance is less than expected Impression Series Crossover frequency is not adjusted correctly Adjust the crossover frequency by turning the crossover frequency control clockwise until the desired sound is obtained Owner s Manual Engineered Music Products EMP Tek warrants the Impression Series speakers the Product to be free from original manufacturing defects in materials and workman ship for five 5 years and subwoofer amplifiers one 1 year from the original date of purchase from an authorized EMP Tek dealer This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser EMP Tek does not warrant goods used in industrial applications This warranty does not cover any expenses incurred in any removal or re installation of the product If the product should prove defective within the warranty period contact EMP Tek for a return authorization number prior to returning the product Once the return authorization number has been obtained ship the product back to EMP Tek along with the or
4. Recommended Power 50 100 Watts 100 Watts 110 220V RMS Amplifier Power Woofer 1 5 133mm Aluminized Poly matrix 1 10 254mm Poly matrix Cone Tweeter 1 1 25mm Fabric Dome N A Impedance 8 Ohms N A Crossover Frequencies 3000 Hz 40Hz 180Hz Dimensions Includes Base 6 175mm W 12 324mm H 8 203mm D 14 359mm W 15 381mm H 16 413mm D Cabinet High gloss Red Burl or High gloss Black Ash High gloss Red Burl or High gloss Black Ash Weight Impression Series 7 5 lbs 3 40 Kg 27 Ibs 12 25 Kg 10 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Speakers Situation No sound from speakers Probable Cause Speaker wire not connected Solution Make sure wire is connected at both the speaker and the amplifier observ ing proper polarity No sound from one speaker Speaker selector on amplifier is not on Balance control on receiver or pre amp is not centered Speaker wire not securely connected Activate proper selector on amplifier Place balance control in the center Check all connections at amplifier and speakers Very little bass and or imaging Speakers are wired out of phase Check entire system for proper polarity and make adjustments as necessary Troubleshooting Subwoofer Situation No sound from subwoofer Probable Cause
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6. way counter clockwise before plugging the subwoofer into an AC wall socket 3 Crossover Frequency Control The variable crossover frequency control allows you to set the low pass crossover point of the subwoofer anywhere from 40 180 Hz If using this input experiment with setting the crossover frequency control at highest setting initially Increasing the crossover frequency will allow more mid bass output from the subwoofer Decreasing the frequency will allow only deeper bass from the subwoofer NOTE Read the Important Notice regarding bass management on page 4 4 Auto Signal Tracking The subwoofer amplifier uses smart signal tracking circuitry Once the power cord is plugged in and the switch set to auto the amplifier automatically turns on when a signal is detected at the preamplifier or high level inputs and turns off when no signal has been detected for 15 minutes 5 Phase Control This control changes the phase of the subwoofer Changing the phase will change the way the subwoofer and main speakers interact with each other at the crossover frequency Varying the phase position may result in more or less mid bass depending on the phasing between the main speakers and the subwoofer Generally the phase is left at the NOR Normal position 6 LowLevel Line Output These RCA terminals are for daisy chaining to another subwoofer or amplifier A full range signal is sent through these terminals 7 Low Level Line In
7. 0V T1 5A 250V Shock p Impression Series Subwoofer Diagram Impression Series 7 Owner s Manual Tower Speaker Outrigger Installation Use these attractive tower speaker outriggers for the Impression Series tower speakers to create a wider support base for the cabinet This attachment makes your speakers more stable ideal when placing them on a thickly carpeted floor Package contents include 1 each small outriggers for back of cabinet Machine Screw gt Pom 1 each large outriggers for front of cabinet 4 metal spike feet a Top Nut a 4 metal rubber cone feet 4 each top cap nuts 4 each threaded adjustment washers 4 each machine screws Adjustment Washer p The metal spike feet work best on carpeted surfaces The rubber cone feet have been Metal Spike Feet included for use with wooden or tiled floors lt lt Metal Rubber Cone Feet Attach the tower speaker outrigger plates to Figure 1 the bottom of the speaker with the machine screws provided as shown in figure 2 below The larger plate should be at the front of the speaker and the smaller plate at the back of the speaker NOTE To prevent scratching or damaging of the cabinet turn the tower upside down on a soft surface when attaching the outrigger feet Attach the metal spike or rubber cone feet using the top cap nuts as shown in figure 1 Adjust the level height using the adjustment washer above the metal spike or rubber cone feet
8. ces such as radiators stoves or heaters 7 Do not operate the subwoofer near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or in a wet basement or a swimming pool 8 Power supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them 9 Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified authorized technician Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup This section describes the functions and or use for each of the amplifier controls located on the back of the subwoofer See the diagram of the back of the subwoofer on the next page 1 Voltage Selector Switch Before connecting the amplifier to any power source make sure the AC Voltage Selector is set to either 110V or 220V to match the power voltage in your area WARNING If the voltage setting does not match the AC power supplied damage to the Subwoofer Amplifier may result Impression Series 5 Owner s Manual Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup continued 2 Volume Gain Control The volume level control should be at the minimum setting all the way counter clockwise before plugging the subwoofer into an AC wall socket Once plugged in turn the level control up one quarter ofa turn 9 o clock position for an initial setting The level control may be adjusted while playing to match the subwoofer level with the rest of the system IMPORTANT The volume control should be at the minimum setting all the
9. clockwise until the speaker wire is secured Repeat for the other speaker wire s as necessary Using a Banana Jack E a 9 Without Banana Jack te WU SY Impression Series 2 Owner s Manual Room Setup Suggestions In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system it is important to determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room Room reflections from the floor ceiling and side walls influence the balance imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position Experiment with speaker placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound As a general guide use the room layout diagram and the following descriptions when setting up a home theater system Some speakers shown in the diagram may not always be applicable to your individual system Front Main Speakers Asa starting point place your left and right tower speakers at least 15 inches from the wall and 7 feet apart from each other The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage Center Channel Speaker The center channel speaker should be placed in the center between both left and right main speakers Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly above or below a television monitor The cente
10. hieve the proper bass balance Impression Series 3 Owner s Manual Room Setup Suggestions continued IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT It is important the signal being sent to the subwoofer be a non boosted or flat signal To be sure of this check the settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any bass boost super bass or loudness is set to Off In most cases a home theater receiver or processor will determine the crossover frequency through bass management settings In this configuration connect the receiver or processor to the Line Level Input Your subwoofer will now reproduce the bass frequencies the way they were originally recorded Use the subwoofer level control and the individual bass management control within the receiver or processor to adjust the subwoofers volume if necessary Once set the volume controls should not need to be altered as the subwoofers volume will track with the master volume control of your receiver or processor CENTER At least 7 feet apart and 15 inches from back wall Zn Approximate Listening Postion NOTE There are several different surround formats available Dolby Pro Logic Pro Logic II Dolby Digitaland DTS generally have a 5 speaker plus subwoofer requirement Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES add a center rear speaker Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio available only on Blu ray disc generally have a 7 1 requirement Please cons
11. iginal sales invoice or other proof of purchase which establishes eligibility for warranty service and the return authorization number clearly marked of the outside of the package see www emptek com for detailed information on returns EMP Tek will at its option replace or repair the product free of charge and return the product by prepaid delivery This warranty does not apply to any product which has been damaged misused altered neglected or repaired by anyone other than an EMP Tek authorized service facility Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranties set forth above and no person is authorized to assume for EMP Tek any other liability in connection with the sale of the product EMP Tek expressly disclaims liability for any incidental and consequential damages caused by the product or the result of failure of this product The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others This warranty gives specific legal rights In addition there may be other legal rights arising from the sale of the product which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply in some areas Impression Series 12 Owner s Manual irek 382 Marshall Way Layton Utah e USA s 84041 Phone 801 991 1308 e Fax 801 543 3300
12. put Line level inputis used to connect to most receivers or processors use either the L or R terminals 8 Hi Level Input These binding post terminal connections are for the amplifier speaker level input from an amplifier or receiver IMPORTANT Use either the Line Input or the High Level Input DO NOT use them both simultaneously 9 Hi Level Output This is a 100 Hz high passed output for your satellite main speakers The crossover limits the low frequencies below 100 Hz from going to your satellite main speakers This crossover is active only when using the Hi Level Input terminals Connect your main speakers observing the proper polarity to these terminals when using the Hi Level Inputs Impression Series 6 Owner s Manual Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup continued 10 Fuse Access This is the power fuse access WARNING In the event the fuse must be replaced the replacement fuse must match exactly the original fuse value If the replacement fuse is not of the same value damage to the Subwoofer Amplifier may result CAUTION Before replacing the fuse disconnect the power cord from the power receptacle 11 Power Power on and off switch PWRIPRT AUTO T LOW LEVEL chin FREQ ON Y OFF REVTNOR INPUT OUTPUT CEL a MIN MAX 40Hz 180Hz FROM AMPLIFIER AUDIO VIDEO APPARATUS US 305023 35WV Impression Series Subwoofer DATE CODE oceania FUSE AC110V T2A 125V T21 250V AC22
13. r channel speaker may be placed in a horizontal lying down or vertical standing position Rear Surround Speakers The 2 way bookshelf speakers may be placed either above behind or to the sides of the listening position The listening position should be centered between the surround speakers For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround speakers either towards or away from the listening position Subwoofer In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer it is important to determine where the subwoofer will sound best in your listening room Sound reflections from the floor ceiling and side walls influence the balance imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position Experiment with subwoofer placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality quantity and extension of the bass frequencies within your listening room Bass frequencies are reinforced by close room boundaries Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were closer to a wall Good results can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a wall 1 3 feet from a corner Experiment with placement of the subwoofer and the sub amplifier controls to ac
14. ult your audio video professional to determine which system is best for you and how many speakers you will require Impression Series 4 Owner s Manual Subwoofer Safety Instructions The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the A presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product When using your subwoofer basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury 1 Read and understand all instructions in this users manual before operating the subwoofer and retain this user manual for future reference 2 Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and any marked on the back of the Subwoofer Never touch the woofer or push objects of any kind into the woofer 4 The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply compatible with the power consumption requirements see the specifications section of this manual 5 If mounting the subwoofer on a stand the wall or other device only do so as recommended by an authorized technician 6 Place the subwoofer a safe distance from all heat sour
15. xing and contribute to the accurate reproduction of the audio signal providing higher overall sound quality A quality fabric dome tweeter is used for high frequencies in Impression Series speakers Higher power handling is achieved through the use of magnetic liquid cooling in the tweeter To protect the tweeter against being over driven a polyswitch a current limiting device is incorporated in the crossover network Each Impression Series speaker model features a crossover network to minimize driver interaction irregularities and maximize the ability of each driver to accurately reproduce its respective band of frequencies Five way binding posts ensure a solid electrical connection to these crossover networks The Impression Series speakers cabinets are constructed of inch medium density fiberboard because of its inert properties thereby minimizing sound coloration The front baffles are double layered to 1 inch thickness helping to prevent excess acoustic radiation from the cabinet Attaching Speaker Wires Ifusing a banana jack attach the matching positive or negative wire and push directly into binding post top hole If not using a banana jack simply loosen the binding nut to allow the hole in the side of the terminal to become exposed Strip inch of the insulation from the end of the speaker wire and insert the exposed wire end into the now exposed hole in the side of the terminal Tighten the binding nut by turning the nut
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