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1. 175 5mm INC GRILLE 67 3 164 5mm EXC GRILLE 61 2 g 149 0mm INC GRILLE 57 8 138 0mm EXC GRILLE __ 57 16 Arena 1018 0mm 401 16 260 0mm 280 0mm 11 101 4 191 0mm 237 5mm INC GRILLE ____ 93 3 226 5mm EXC GRILLE ___ 815 16 229mm INC GRILLE 9 218 0mm EXC GRILLE ____ 89 16 D 210 0mm 81 4 m 133 5mm _ 51 4 276 5 107 8 226 5mm INC GRILLE 815 16 m 215 5mm EXC GRILLE 81 2 218mm INC GRILLE 89 16 207 0mm EXC GRILLE 81 3 268 0mm 109 16 Centre Channel shown with optional stand mount Satellite shown with optional wall bracket optional accessories Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification 15 subject to change E amp 0 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 Standard2. 0 5 o MINIMUM For the satellites an optional combined table stand and wall bracket 15 available along with a floor stand while a dedicated table stand wall bracket 15 available for the centre channel Please consult your authorised Tannoy dealer Arena Arena 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 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 Arena GRILLE FIXING TRIM REMOVAL
3. MDM OO WPF Arena IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUBWOOFER Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings 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 polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A 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 b
4. 50Hz 120V T3 15AL 250V 230V T1 6AL 250V 416VA 14 5kg 32lbs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Arena 350 0mm 133 4 NANA i 445 0mm 171 2 210 0mm 81 4 INC GRILLE 270 5mm 190 0mm 105 8 T EXC GRILLE Recommended amplifier power sensitivity 2 830 O 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 Arena 9149 3 591119385 011 3131234 15 100W 88dB 8 ohm 80Hz 54kHz 1 75kHz mid to high 80Hz to subwoofer 210 order low pass 1 order high pass 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 x 67 8 133mm x 245mm x 149mm 51 4 x 95 8 x 57 8 2 5kg 5 5165 4 0kg 8 8105 Arena 180 0mm 71 16 EXC GRILLE 187 0mm 73 8 INC GRILLE 245mm 95 8 TANNOY
5. owners manual 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 It 15 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 Arena UNPACKING Check the contents of the carton to identify the following items one 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 seven 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
6. een dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled 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 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 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons 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 Arena 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 moins cable is supplied with an IEC moulded socket at one end and a moulded moins plug at the other end Where the moulded plug is fitted with a mains fuse alway
7. en 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 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 15 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 fo
8. itable type Additional satellite and centre speakers are available should you wish to expand your system CENTRE CHANNEL C FRONT LEFT SATELLITE F L FRONT RIGHT SATELLITE F R BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL N BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE NEGATIVE POSITIVE NEGATIVE POSITIVE F R C O F L y R R SUB R L REAR RIGHT SATELLITE R R REAR LEFT SATELLITE R L O BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE The centre channel may be placed either on top of or below the television or monitor and the front and rear speakers positioned as shown on a 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 orthe use of the optional table stand to space the centre speaker further from the television Arena POSITIONING 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES 1 0 METRE MINIMUM
9. on polished wooden floors twelve 1 x Hex key store complete packaging in case it is needed for reuse eleven twelve Arena SATELLITES and CENTRE CHANNEL DRIVER TECHNOLOGY Dual 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 15 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 de
10. r some time switch OFF and remove the power cable from the mains outlet OVERLOAD PROTECTION The Arena subwoofer is provided with circuitry to limit the 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 Arena A E Baur E A 1 ON AUTO 2 Phase Degrees 3 LFExtension 4 Volume 5 LFEMODE 6 Crossover Hz Output Power Low Frequency Response 6dB Limit for usable output Input Input Filter Auto Mute Driver Type Enclosure Type Enclosure Volume Additional Features Enclosure Dimensions Excluding feet Enclosure Weight Mains Voltage Mains Fuse Maximum Power Consumption Weight Arena 19joowqns 011 91419145 TWIINHIIL 300W RMS 29Hz 16Hz 1 x line level phono 219 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 133 x 84 14kg 30 8 105 120V nominal AC 60Hz 230V nominal
11. roduces low frequencies only it is difficult to detect its location by ear It can therefore be placed anywhere in the room 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 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 15 sitting firmly on the floor to avoid vibration for use on carpeted floors for use on polished floors Arena for use on carpeted floors e 2 D je e e s Arena SETTING UP Ensure the main POWER switch 1 in the OFF position Connect the subwoofer input socket to the sub out on your AV processor or amplifier using a 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 gre
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13. s replace with the same 5A rated fuse If the fitted plug is unsuitable for your type of outlet sockets it should be 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 the plug which is marked either by the letter E the earth safety symbol or coloured GREEN GREEN and YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter L or coloured RED Ensure that the terminals 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 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 Arena POSITIONING AND FITTING OF FEET As a subwoofer p
14. tail of high frequency 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 WideBand 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 ENQ uuajs s euaJy 34 0101 pojejodjooui uaaq w 31 u92u0 eng Arena 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 15 required your dealer will be able to advise on a su
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