KOI TIGER Powered Speaker System User's Manual
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1. better suited for source components that provide a high level signal such as professional audio equipment with standard OdBu 775V line level output or the amplifier or headphone outputs of some consumer audio products If you find that the sound is too loud with the AUX or LINE input even at low volume control settings try using the AUDIO input Front Panel LINE Input The Tiger amplifier unit features a convenient front panel LINE input that accommodates portable source components such as MP3 players that will be frequently connected and disconnected from the system You can use either the two left right phono jacks or the adjacent stereo mini jack to make the LINE connection You can even have two different source components connected to both the phono jacks and the mini jack Note however that the phono jacks are disconnected when the mini jack is in use Front Panel DC Output Included on the front LINE input panel of the amplifier is a convenient DC Output connector It is a standard USB connector as found on personal computers but its sole function is to supply DC power to portable source devices such as some MP3 music players If you have a player that can derive power from a USB connection you can use this DC Output instead of internal batteries or a separate AC adapter to power your device L R LR DC OUT LINE Do not attempt to power larger devices that require high current using the Tiger s DC Out2. 3 Ib 1 1 kg Power Requirement 100V 120V or 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz according to country of sale Input Select Power ON Volume UP Power Consumption 35 W Q Dimensions do not include protruding parts All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Increase Bass C are No special maintenance procedures are required for the KOI Tiger If you wish to wipe the surfaces of the amplifier satellites or woofer do so only with a clean soft dry cloth Do not use solvents or detergents O In Case of Difficulty Volume DOWN Power OFF If you suspect there is a problem with your KOI Tiger system please disconnect AC power and contact your nearest KOI service center A technical support representative will help you identify which item s must be returned for service 10 11 y y Caution Risk of electrical shock Do not open To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not attempt to open or disassemble There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified personnel IMPORTANT Safety Instructions Follow all instructions and observe all warnings 1 To avoid shock or fire hazard do not expose the product to rain or mois ture 2 Do not install the product in an unventilated enclosure 3 Do not install the product near sources of excessive heat such as radiators and other heat producing equipment 4 Do not connect to any power source other than that specifie
3. KOI TIGER Powered Speaker System Owner s Manual Thank You and congratulations The KOI Tiger is a limited production professional quality mini monitor that represents the state of the art in compact speaker system design It is the product of many years of advanced amplifier transducer and enclosure devel opment as well as extensive research into psychoacoustics Please take a few minutes to read this manual With proper use and care your KOI Tiger will provide you with many years of reliable service and superior musical enjoyment Components After you have unpacked the carton check to make sure it contains the following items e Amplifier Model KTG2 e Woofer Model KWTG2 e Left and right satel lite speakers Model KS TG2 e AC power cord e Phono Mini 1 5m 59 in input cable dual phono plugs to single stereo miniplug shielded e Mini Mini 3m 10 ft input cable stereo miniplugs at both ends shielded e Two flat speaker cables 6m 19 ft and 4m 13 ft for amplifier to satellite speaker connection inline 3 pin con nector to phono plug Woofer Satellite gt e Flat wide 4 5m 14 ft cable for amplifier to woofer connection inline 8 pin connectors at both ends Please contact KOI immediately if any items are missing Features The Tiger Satellite e employs the unique KO HQ driver the world s smallest transducer capable of ful
4. d on the product 5 Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles 6 Care should be taken to avoid the spilling of liquids or the entry of foreign objects into this product 7 Do not attempt to operate this product if it has been dropped damaged exposed to liquids or otherwise exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service KOI Inc 10 Mountainview Drive Framingham MA 01701 USA e www koiaudio com 2007 KOI Inc All rights reserved KOI and Human PsychoAcoustic are registered trademarks of KOI Inc All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners v 1 3 20070725
5. g on the listening environment and source material For example facing the passive radiators inward toward each other may result in a more focused stereo image Con versely facing the passive radiators outward toward the side walls may result in a wider more spacious soundstage presentation You are encouraged to experiment Woofer Like the satellites the Tiger woofer can be placed within the listening room with great flexibility As the acoustic output from the woofer is nondirectional it is not necessary to l have it centered between the two satellites l I Greatest room boundary The bass performance will be affected by bass reinforcement the location of the woofer within your room especially with regard to distances from room boundaries Usually the closer the subwoofer is placed to a room corner the greater the perceived bass output You should experiment with its location in conjunction with adjust amp ment of the BASS LEVEL control on the front panel of the amplifier to achieve the most Partial room boundary natural bass reproduction and overall balance bass reinforcement a Least room boundary bass reinforcement Connections Perform all audio connections with the Tiger s AC cord unplugged Amplifier to Woofer Use the flat woofer cable supplied with your Tiger system to connect the Amplifier to Satellites Use the speaker cables supplied with your Tiger system to c
6. l range reproduction e delivers high power handling high sound output capability and high reli ability thanks to patented KO technologies e features a compact elegantly styled enclosure with unique physical charac teristics that further ensure outstanding sound qua lity e performs as an ideal point source of sound delivering wide energy disper sion for better stereo in all listening locations e is magnetically shielded for use near computer and TV monitors e can be easily mounted on any wall or ceiling e features sophisticated modern styling that complements virtually any household d cor The Tiger Woofer e uses advanced KOI technology to produce smooth natural sounding bass from a surprisingly compact enclosure e delivers deep tight bass fully capable of meeting the demands of a wide range of music spectra e features an elegant small footprint design with many placement options to minimize living working space intrusion e incorporate ably correc e efficiently d power to th the woofer s KOI H elivers e satel The Tiger Amplifier uman PsychoAcoustic technology to deliver musically accurate recogniz t sound reproduction precisely needed ite speakers and creatin g robust acoustic Amplifier Satellite output with minimal power con sumption e accommodates a wide variety of input sources with rear panel connectors e featu
7. onnect the woofer unit to the amplifier unit The satellites to the amplifier unit Notice that one cable is longer than the other connectors snap into place easily when to accommodate asymmetrical component placement where one satellite is properly oriented Do not force them closer to the amplifier than the other Woofer Rear Panel If necessary you can purchase extension speaker cables pre wired with male and female RCA phono connectors at most electronics supply stores such as Radio Shack Do not use shielded cables for this purpose as they may adversely affect audio performance 5 fer HH Connections Source Components to Amplifier The Tiger accommodates just about any audio source You can connect the Tiger to personal portable CD MiniDisc or tape players MP3 players mini component and portable stereo systems component CD and DVD players televisions personal computers game consoles MIDI instruments and mod ules mixing consoles recording devices and many other sources There are three sets of stereo inputs on the Tiger The LINE input on the front panel and the AUX input on the rear panel of the amplifier unit are recom mended for use with most consumer audio equipment The AUDIO input on the rear panel is
8. put AC Power Connection After you have made all satellite woofer and input connections plug the female end of the supplied AC power cord into the matching connector on the back panel of the Tiger woofer Make sure the power switch volume control on the amplifier is in its OFF position fully counterclockwise Then plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet About Program Sources Some sources such as mini component and portable stereo systems have no line level outputs only speaker outputs If you plan to connect the Tiger to such a high level source you should use the AUDIO input along with the appropriate adapter cables In some cases with very high level amplifier outputs it will be necessary to use an adapter with an attenuator designed to protect the Tiger s input from overload If you need such an adapter please consult an audio specialist If you have the choice between using low level line outputs or higher level e g headphone outputs on any source device choose the former as they will likely provide a cleaner better sounding signal You can have all three sets of inputs connected to different sources at the same time You will be able to switch among them using the Tiger s input selector control Operation Specifications Powering Up Model Designation KOI Tiger Powered Speaker System Type 2 Turn the Tiger system ON by rotating the power switch volume control clock Active Driver Complemen
9. res a sleek compact design that enables the Ti convenient front and ger system to be easily installed and integrated in just about any listening environment Placement The advanced acoustic design of the Tiger makes component placement non critical Any reasonable location of the satellites and subwoofer will yield superb stereo reproduction in most listening rooms Amplifier Place the amplifier unit on any convenient flat surface near your source component s Satellites The compact KOI Tiger satellites can be placed in just about any available space in your room Ideally they would be placed along a common wall at the same height For critical monitoring near field applications the satellites should be approximately at ear level The satellites can be placed on shelves on equipment racks in wall units over mixing consoles etc They can be placed as near or far from room boundaries as desired The Tiger satellites are supplied in mirror image pairs Notice that each satellite speaker has a passive radiator along one side protected by a grille Although the contribution of the passive radiator to the overall sound is minimal com pared to the main HQ drivers at the front of the satellites they do produce some acoustic output HQ Driver Passive Radiator Passive Radiator There is no rule as to which should be left and right In critical monitoring applications you may notice subtle differences dependin
10. t wise just past the click Blue light behind the main amplifier control knobs Satellites each One KOI proprietary HQ full range driver will illuminate to indicate the system is ready for operation Leave the volume approx 2 5 sq in 16 cm radiating area control at minimum initially Subwoofer One KOI proprietary bass driver approx 47 in 12 cm diameter Listening to Your Program Source Input Sensitivity 220 mV Aux and Line phono jack inputs 775 mV Audio input Make sure the input selector is set correctly corresponding to your connected l 110 mV Front panel Line minijack input source Then start playing your music source If the source component has its own volume control advance it partially Dimensions WxHxD Gradually turn up the volume control on the Tiger amplifier If the source com satellites each 3 0x 3 2 x 6 2 n 75x 80x 156 mm ponent has its own volume control find a setting that gives you the desired subwoofer 79X95 x ey in 200 x 240 x 347 mm range of adjustment with the Tiger s volume control Amplifier 9 1 x 2 0 x 5 2 in 230 x 50 x 130 mm Set the bass level control on the lower front panel to achieve a natural bal Weight l anced sound Experiment with woofer placement if desired to fine tune satellites each 2 5 lb 1 2 kg system performance For more information please refer to the section of this Subwoofer 11 3 Ib 5 1 kg manual on woofer placement page 5 Amplifier 2
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