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1. 133 4 di li 445 0mm 171 2 Y i 210 0mm 81 4 INC GRILLE 210 5mm 190 0mm 105 8 71 2 EXC GRILLE 7 Recommended amplifier power sensitivity 2 83V 1m Nominal impedance Frequency response 6dB Crossover frequency Crossover type Dual Concentric Driver Bass Driver Centre only Enclosure Type Internal volume Satellite Internal volume Centre Dimensions Satellite Including Grille Dimensions Centre Including grille Weight Satellite Weight Centre Qf 011033 3 531113165 0113113145 61 15 100W 88dB 8 ohm 80Hz 54kHz 1 75kHz mid to high 80Hz to subwoofer 210 order low pass 1 order high pass LF 100mm mixed fibre pulp cone Dynamic overload protection HF 19mm titanium dome with neodymium magnet system 100mm mixed fibre pulp cone Ported 2 0L 0 07cu ft 2 6L 0 09cu ft 187 0mm x 133 5mm x 175 5mm 73 3 x 51 4 x 67 8 133mm x 245mm x 149mm 51 4 x 95 8 x 57 8 2 5kg 5 5105 4 018 8 8165 Qf 175 5mm INC GRILLE 67 3 133 5mm 164 5mm EXC GRILLE 91A V 61 2 180 0mm 187 0mm 71 16 73 3 EXC GRILLE INC GRILLE 0mm INC GRILLE 149 _ 57 8 245mm _ 138 38 0 EXC GRILLE 95 57 162. 133mm 51 4 TANNOY Qf gt N d 0mm 101 4 280 0 11 245 0mm 95 8 237 5mm INC GRILLE 93 3 226 5mm EXC GRILLE 815 16 229mm INC GRILLE 9 218 0mm EXC GRILLE 89 16 c 210 0mm 81 4 133 5mm 51 4 276 5 107 8 226 5mm INC GRILLE 815 16 215 5mm EXC GRILLE 81 2 268 0mm 109 16 218 INC GRILLE 89 15 207 0mm EXC GRILLE 81 3 L Centre Channel shown with optional stand mount Satellite shown with optional wall bracket optional accessories adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change amp O E This equipment has undergone safety and EMC testing and complies with the European Low Voltage Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive together with the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association CSA T CEW Amm Allen key for stand to centre fixing screws stand to centre fixing screws K Sh
3. Qf Contents 3 Contents 3 Warranty 4 5 Unpacking List 6 7 Dual Concentric and WideBand Technology 8 9 Connections 10 11 Positioning 12 13 Grille Fixing 14 15 Safety Instructions 16 17 Positioning and fitting of feet 18 19 Setting up Technical Specifications 20 21 Subwoofer 22 23 Satellites 24 26 Optional Accessories WARRANTY This home theatre system has been produced and tested with care and precision IL is built to give first class service and carries a 1 year warranty If the equipment proves to be defective within this period for any reason other than accident misuse unauthorised modification or fair wear and tear Tannoy will repair any such defect or at our option replace it without charge for parts labour or return carriage This warranty is given in addition to the customer s statutory rights If you suspect a problem with your system please contact your local Tannoy dealer who will be able to advise on appropriate action Qf UNPACKING Check the contents ofthe carton to identify the following items 4 x satellite speakers two 4 x satellite speaker grilles with 2 x fixing screws each three 1 x centre channel speaker four 1 x centre channel grille with Hex fixing screw five 20m speaker cable six 1 x subwoofer sever 4 x extension legs eight 1 x mains lead nine 4 x floor spikes ten 4 x spike lock nuts eleven 4 x protection boots for use on polished w
4. ball joint do not over tighten the screws Floor Stand MCC Qf eno CC II I lt Grille Floor stand P Grille fixing screw NS 4mm Allen key for grille screw Spike Unit bracket assembly Spike washer Unit fixing screw Spike nut o Unit fixing washer Rubber foot SEO 55 lt LC 5 Of Step one Satellite fixing bracket Using the bracket screws and lock washers fix the unit bracket assembly to the base of the satellite taking care to locate the two locating pins at the front of the bracket into the holes in the base of the casting Step two Cable Management Ensure that the audio system amplifier is switched off and then feed the speaker cable up through the column of the stand Prepare the speaker cable by stripping a 6mm 3 4 inch of insulation and connect to the relevant terminal on the base of the satellite unit The positive conductor marked with line text print or raised rib connects to the terminal with the red insert ring while the negative cable goes to the terminal marked with the black insert Step three Satellite fitting to stand Locate the satellite into the cradle of the floor stand ensuring that the speaker cable is carefully routed to avoid damage before using the remaining screws and lock washers to fully se
5. cut off and disposed of safely in case it is inserted into a live socket elsewhere The wires in the mains cable are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE AS THE COLOURS OF THE WIRES IN THE MAINS CABLE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG PROCEED AS FOLLOWS The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked either by the letter E the earth safety symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter N coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which 15 marked by the letter or coloured RED Ensure that the terminals are tightened securely and no loose strands of wire are present Ensure cord grip is clamped over outer sheath of cable rather than over the wires FUSE PROTECTION An additional mains fuse is provided in the IEC power inlet on the back of the loudspeaker which can only be removed with the power cord unplugged This must be replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating see Specifications or refer to rear panel Qf C ICC POSITIONING AND FITTING OF FEET As a subwoofer produces low frequencies only it is difficult to detect its location by ear It can therefore be placed anywhere in the ro
6. grille you must remove the coloured trim piece using the finger recess behind the trim and locate the bottom section of the grille into the recess on the stand Use the 4mm Allen driver to insert chrome screw to secure the grille in place The grille is designed to stand off from the front baffle of the satellite so do not over tighten the screw Step five Adjustment and locking of the ball joint table stand The ball joint mechanism allows great flexibility in the positioning of the satellite in relation the stand simply move the speaker to desired position set in the required orientation and then use the 3mm Allen driver to tighten the four chrome screws to secure the satellite in the desired position Tighten all four evenly at quarter turn increments to lock the ball joint do not over tighten the screws arena ON ES Step six Wall bracket application orientation of bracket The universal design of the stand allows for wall mount use Use the 3mm Allen key to slacken the four screws on the ball joint plate fig 1 slightly rotate the assembly through 180 and retighten fig 2 Tighten all four screws evenly at a quarter turn increments to lock the ball joint do not over tighten the screws Route the signal cable from the base of the stand through the cable management in the centre of the ball joint arena LON ES Step seven Wall bracket application wall
7. plate 1 Use the Amm Allen key to remove the chrome screw retaining the wall mounting plate 7 05 and 2 Remove the plate from the base fig 3 and mark the positions of the mounting screws on the wall surface WARNING Ensure that you utilise the correct wall fixings screws Rawlplug Rawlbolt toggle fixing expanding insert etc designed to provide maximum security of fastening to your wall construction If in doubt you must consult a professional incorrect fixing methods can be dangerous WARNING Product rientation When wall mounting the Centre or Satellite product you must ensure that it is installed ONLY as it appears in Fig 1 above The lock washer must also be used as it is an integral part of the securing mechanism Fig 4 CORRECT Fig 5 INCORRECT lock washer missing Fig 6 INCORRECT ORIENTATION Fig 7 INCORRECT ORIENTATION arena LON ES Step eight Wall bracket application fixing to wall and adjustment Carefully dress the signal cable through the cable management and offer the satellite bracket base to the secured wall mount plate Using the Amm Allen key insert the chrome screw through the bracket and tighten to secure the assembly to the wall plate Simply move the speaker to set the required orientation and then use the 3mm Allen driver to tighten the four chrome screws to secure the satellite in the desired position Tighten all four screws evenly at quarter turn increments to lock the
8. ake proof washer for stand fixing screws 0 Table stand 3mm Allen key for ball joint screws Qf C ICC C 5 Of J Step one Satellite fixing bracket Step two Cable management table stand application Ensure that the audio system amplifier is switched off and then feed the speaker cable up through the base and ball joint of the stand Prepare the speaker cable by stripping 6mm 4 inch of insulation and connect to the relevant terminal on the base of the centre speaker unit The positive conductor marked with line text print or raised rib connects to the terminal with the red insert ring while the negative cable goes to the terminal marked with the black insert Cable management routing throug Step three channel fitting to stand Locate the unit into the cradle of the table wall stand ensuring that the speaker cable is carefully routed to avoid damage Using the Amm Allen key insert the two chrome screws and lock washers into the underside of the unit and tighten to fully secure the unit 5 Of J Step four Grille fitting If intending to use the grille you must remove the coloured trim piece using the finger recess behind the trim and locate the bottom section of the grille into the recess on the stand Use the 4mm Allen driver to insert chrome screw to secure the grille in place The grille is designed to stand off
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10. arnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with manaufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs wall sockets and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects fil
11. cure the unit IL no grille is to be used cover the fixing screws with the coloured trim piece by locating the pins on the trim into the holes on the stand and pressing into the recess Step four Grille fitting If intending to use the grille you must remove the coloured trim piece using the finger recess behind the trim and locate the bottom section of the grille into the recess on the stand Use the 4mm Allen driver to insert chrome screw to secure the grille In place The grille is designed to stand off from the front baffle of the satellite so do not over tighten the screw 5 CV C Step five spike fitting carpeted floors Thread the nuts and washers onto the spikes and screw into each of the four threatled inserts on the base Adjust the spikes to level the stand and then tighten the lock nuts Return the stand to the uprieht position in the desired location To achieve optimum performance press firmly down to ensure the spikes penetrate the carpet and contact the floor Step five rubber feet wooden or tiled floors To avoid damage to sensitive floor surfaces the spikes should not be used Instead the supplied rubber feet should be placed over the threaded inserts 1 T nm 7 TECHNOLOGY arena QRUYUAH Tannoy United Kingdom T 44 0 1236 420199 F 44 0 1236 428230 E enquiries t
12. from the front baffle of the satellite so do not over tighten the screw Step five Adjustment and locking of the ball joint table stand The ball joint mechanism allows great flexibility in the positioning of the centre speaker in relation to the stand Simply move the speaker to desired position set in the required orientation and then use the 3mm Allen driver to tighten the four chrome screws to secure the satellite in the desired position Tighten all four evenly at quarter turn increments to lock the ball joint do not over tighten the screws Qf C ICC o CV C Step six Wall bracket application orientation of bracket The universal design of the stand allows for wall mount use Use the 3mm Allen key to slacken the four screws on the ball joint plate fig 1 slightly rotate the assembly through 180 and retighten fig 2 Tighten all four screws evenly at quarter turn increments to lock the ball joint do not over tighten the screws Route the signal cable from the base of the stand through the cable management in the centre of the ball joint arena a ON ES Step seven Wall bracket application wall plate 1 Use the Amm Allen key to remove the chrome screw retaining the wall mounting plate figs 1 and 2 Remove the plate from the base fig 3 and mark the positions of the mounting screws on the wall surface WARNING Ensure that you ut
13. he maximum sound output in order to eliminate audible distortion This circuitry will normally operate unnoticed If however distortion is heard this indicates the unit is being severely overloaded and to avoid damage the input level should be reduced immediately CLEANING Dust the enclosure with a dry lint free cloth Do not use any solvent based chemicals Qf EQ dL 1 1 ON AUTO 2 Phase Degrees 3 LFExtension 4 Volume 5 LFEMODE 6 Crossover Hz 19 Output Power Low Frequency Response 6dB Limit for usable output Input Input Filter Auto Mute Driver Enclosure Enclosure Volume Additional Features Enclosure Dimensions Excluding feet Enclosure Weight Mains Voltage Mains Fuse Maximum Power Consumption Weight Qf 19jooMgns 0 1 113145 91 300W RMS 29Hz 16Hz 1 x line level phono 210 order low pass 50Hz 150Hz 6dB After approximately 12 mins in absence of input signal 250mm 10 Closed box 20 0L litre 0 7 cu ft Phase control Crossover defeat switch for LFE operation soft limiting to avoid overload LF extension control 445 x 350 x 210mm 17 2 x 133A x 81 4 14kg 30 8 Ibs 120V nominal AC 60Hz 230V nominal AC 50Hz 120V T3 15AL 250V 230V T1 6AL 250V 416VA 14 518 32lbs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Qf 350 0mm
14. ilise the correct wall fixings screws Rawlplug Rawlbolt toggle fixing expanding insert etc designed to provide maximum security of fastening to your wall construction If in doubt you must consult a professional incorrect fixing methods can be dangerous WARNING Product rientation When wall mounting the Centre or Satellite product you must ensure that it is installed ONLY as it appears in Fig 7 above The lock washer must also be used as it is an integral part of the securing mechanism Fig 4 CORRECT Fig 5 INCORRECT lock washer missing Fig 6 INCORRECT ORIENTATION Fig 7 INCORRECT ORIENTATION 5 Of J Step eieht Wall bracket application fixing to wall and adjustment Carefully dress the signal cable through the cable management and offer the bracket base to the secured wall mount plate Using the 4mm Allen key insert the chrome screw through bracket and tighten to secure the assembly to the wall plate simply move the speaker to set the set the required orientation and then use the 3mm Allen driver to tighten the four chrome screws to secure the satellite in the desired position Tighten all four screws evenly at quarter turn increments to lock the ball joint do not over tighten the SCTeWS Grille P Grille fixing screw NS 4mm Allen key for grille screw Unit bracket assembly Unit fixing screw Unit fixing washe
15. le type Additional satellite and centre speakers are available should you wish to expand your system CHANNEL FRONT LEFT SATELLITE F L BLACK TERMINA NEGATIVE RED TERMINAL POSITIVE BLACK TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE O 2 F L I i o R L REAR LEFT SATELLITE R L BLACK TERMINAL TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE The centre channel may placed either on top of or below the television or monitor and the front and rear speakers positioned as shown suitable table or shelf All speakers with the exception of the subwoofer are magnetically shielded to avoid colour distortion to the television but as some sets are more sensitive to interference than others some experimentation in placement may be required or the use of the optional table stand to space the centre speaker further from the television Qf POSITIONING 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES 1 0 METRE MINIMUM 0 5 METRE 9 9 MINIMUM i satellites optional combined table stand and wall bracket is available along With a f
16. led with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the wall socket The mains plug on the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible Due to the powerful drive unit magnet do not place within 3 feet 1 metre of a television or computer monitor product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Qf IC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements Check that the voltage rating displayed on the rear panel is correct for your area before connecting If it is incorrect please refer to your local dealer or authorised service agent as no user adjustment is provided EUROPEAN MODELS A mains cable is supplied with an IEC moulded socket at one end and a moulded mains plug at the other end Where the moulded plug is fitted with a mains fuse always replace with the same 5A rated fuse If the fitted plug is unsuitable for your type of outlet sockets it should be
17. loor stand while a dedicated table stand wall bracket is available for the centre channel Please consult your authorised Tannoy dealer Qf Qf GRILLE FIXING Fitting of the grilles is optional using the supplied hardware On the satellites fix the grille in place using the 2 screws provided see Illustration On the centre channel firstly remove the small trim panel from the front of the speaker as illustrated A Hex key is provided for tightening the grille mounting screw ensure not to over tighten see Illustration TRIM REMOVAL The Arena satellite and centre both have a removable front trim which gives the option of mixing and matching the speaker body colour with any of the optional trim colours To remove the trim first remove the grille if fitted as described above Next place a finger underneath the bottom centre of the trim and gently prize out the rubber trim Remove this slowly ensuring that all of the integral fixing studs around the outside of the trim are pulled out gently from the body of the speaker Replacement of the trim is the exact opposite of the removal process CLEANING Dust the loudspeakers with a dry lint free cloth screwdriver not included Qf GRILLE FIXING TRIM REMOVAL gt gt Qf IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUBWOOFER Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all w
18. om but it is worth experimenting to find the optimum position Bass output will increase next to a wall or especially in a corner so use the volume control to compensate if moving your subwoofer around This subwoofer is unique in that it can be used in various orientations depending on available space and desired visual effect For portrait positioning screw the metal spikes into the cabinet first removing the blanking plugs Secure using the lock nuts supplied For driver facing down operation use the extension legs as shown For use on polished wooden floors reverse the spikes and fit the protective boots provided to avoid damage Ensure the subwoofer is sitting firmly on the floor to avoid vibration for use on carpeted floors for use on polished floors Qf for use on carpeted floors for use on polished floors Qf SETTING UP Ensure the main POWER switch is in the OFF position Connect the subwoofer input socket to the sub out on your AV processor or amplifier using screened phono cable You can operate the subwoofers in two modes AUTO and ON continuously using the switch provided In AUTO the unit remains OFF until an input signal is detected Status is confirmed by the power light which glows red in AUTO standby but is otherwise green Firstly set GAIN volume to MIN and LFE MODE switch to ON This will bypass the unit s internal crossover with this function now provided for within
19. ooden floors twelve 1 x Hex key Store complete packaging in case it is needed for re use eleven twelve Qf SATELLITES and CENTRE CHANNEL DRIVER TECHNOLOGY Dual Concentric Tannoy Dual Concentric drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system Intensive research and development has produced an all new version of this proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive Tannoy driver design The time coherent point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual makes it an accepted industry standard in studio monitoring By exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording and mastering environment Tannoy can ensure that playback performance in the home for multi channel home cinema is strictly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineers artistry In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space The high frequency unit of the Dual centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid bass driver is so positioned as to acoustically replicate this single point source delivering an incredibly natural sound with an incredibly wide imaging sweet spot that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images WIDEBAND Technology Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand technology into the design of these drivers Not only does this exceptional in house technology resolve fine detail of high frequenc
20. r 3mm Allen key for ball joint screws BEE m Table stand 5 Of Step one Satellite fixing bracket Using the bracket screws and lock washers fix the unit bracket assembly to the base of the satellite taking care to locate the two locating pins at the front of the bracket into the holes in the base of the casting Step two Cable management table stand application Ensure that the audio system amplifier is switched off and then feed the speaker cable up through the base and ball joint of the stand Prepare the speaker cable by stripping 6mm 1 4 inch of insulation and connect to the relevant terminal on the base of the satellite unit The positive conductor marked with line text print or raised rib connects to the terminal with the red insert ring while the negative cable goes to the terminal marked with the black insert arena ON ES Step three Satellite fitting to stand Locate the satellite into the cradle of the table wall stand ensuring that the speaker cable is carefully routed to avoid damage before using the remaining screws and lock washers to fully secure the unit IL no grille is to be used cover the fixing screws with the coloured trim piece by locating the pins on the trim into the holes on the stand and pressing Into the recess arena CV ES Step four Grille fitting If intending to use the
21. the AV processor The XOVER FREQ Control will no longer be functional Set the PHASE control to 0 The LED will turn green when switched ON or when a signal is detected in AUTO mode set the LF EXTENSION control to mid position and play some music or other material through the system and slowly increase the input level control until roughly the correct amount of bass is present If this does not prove possible rotate the PHASE control clockwise which with some speakers and rooms will give increased bass output Moving the LF EXTENSION control anticlockwise towards the MUSIC position will give a deeper more extended bass while moving it clockwise towards the THEATRE position will increase the impact of movie sound effects Fine adjustment of the controls will take a little time using a range of different programme material If an even bass performance and seamless transition to the satellites does not prove possible in your room switch the LFE MODE switch to OFF and experiment with the crossover frequency It is often possible to reduce the influences of harmful room resonances in this manner AUTO POWER SLEEP FUNCTION This subwoofer can be left permanently on in AUTO mode under which conditions it will revert to sleep mode after approximately 12 minutes If not using your subwoofer for some time switch OFF and remove the power cable from the mains outlet OVERLOAD PROTECTION The Arena subwoofer is provided with circuitry to limit t
22. y information but it also effectively enhances the listening experience throughout the whole frequency range The WideBand high frequency system creates an increased immediacy airiness and impact making music and movie sound more natural and true to life sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones Even low frequencies have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz The Tannoy Arena WideBandT high frequency unit will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth by extending the frequency response to 54kHz In addition the extension of the frequency response by fully two octaves corrects time and phase response within the bandwidth of normal human hearing Taking these acoustical phase anomalies beyond the audible range adds realism to the soundstage through improvements in imaging and the placement of sounds Qf IC VI915 oui 0318100103 1 uaeq 5138110 Jeng Aouue Qf CONNECTIONS Using the supplied twin core cable connect each channel to the appropriate output of your AV receiver observing polarity positive to positive and negative to negative or red to red and black to black The supplied cable has the negative core marked by a black line If additional cable is required your dealer will be able to advise on a suitab
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