System Audio Saxo 30
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1. manual english cool scandinavian loudspeakers ver 01 12 02e Welcome Thank you for choosing SA The mission of System Audio A S is to enthral people with the best possible sound A pair of SA loudspeakers will create a feeling of being close to the performers The SA home theatre will drag the audience deeper into the action To achieve the best performance we recommend that you careful read through this guide before setting up your new SA loudspeakers More information is available on www system audio com important check the serial number The serial number is on a sticker on the speakers backside You may wish to note the serial number down on your invoice and file it along with your insurance policy Please contact your dealer if there is no serial number on the speaker warranty System Audio A S provides a two year warranty against production defects and a five year warranty on speaker units and crossover network The warranty does not cover misuse Repairs and service are done by the dealer or associated workshop Any changes made to the construction will annul the warranty contents of the package SA saxo 1 SA saxo 10 2 x SA saxo 1 1x SA saxo 10 2 x front grill 1 x front grill vertical 8 x rubber feet 1 x front grill horizontal 4 x rubber feet SA saxo 8 2 x SA saxo 8 2 x front grill 8 x rubber feet 4 x reflex port plugs SA saxo 30 2 x SA saxo 30 2 x front grill 8 x2. Foreign bodies must not be inserted into the bass reflex ports of the speaker refrain from playing the speakers at a higher level than the music is still being reproduced clear and undistorted Distortion may damage the drivers and electronic components Damages coursed by overloading the loudspeakers are not covered by the warranty set up floor standing loudspeakers The SA saxo 30 are designed to stand on the floor The speakers can and should be placed 20 40 cm away from a solid wall The distance may be increased or decreased depending on the acoustics of the room and the sound you want After the 50 hour run in period and appropriate adjustments the speakers should be mounted on rubber feet or spikes rubber feet If the speaker is positioned on a solid underlay e g a wooden floor we recommend that you use the rubber feet They break the link with the floor which often causes vibrations spikes bought separately If the speakers are placed on a soft underlay e g a carpet we recommend that you use spikes It is important that the speakers are completely vertically upright and do not move from side to side If necessary spend plenty of time adjusting spikes and locknuts to make sure the speaker rests evenly on all 4 spikes Once you have finished adjusting them tighten the nuts To make positioning easier you might want to wait with the mounting of rubber feet or spikes until after the right position for the sp
3. amount of bass to your liking after mounting the speakers set up subwoofer As the subwoofer manage the deepest frequencies in the audio spectrum the performance is most likely to be effected by the room acoustics On that background we recommend that you try the subwoofer on different positions in the room Please notice e The amount of bass is higher when the subwoofer is placed close to a wall A corner position will increase the amount of bass even more e Integration of the sound from all speakers in the system are important If possible we recommend placing the subwoofer between the main speakers and in the same distance from the listening position example of set up The sound from speakers depends very much on the room and on the way they are set up You may wish to ask your dealer for advice on how to get the best sound with SA loudspeakers in your home Here is some general advice about experimenting with the set up A the distance between the rear of the speakers and the wall behind them Start with a distance of 30 cm for SA saxo 30 and 20 cm for SA saxo 1 amp 10 The distance should be precise identical for both speakers Try with music you know and find the distance that gives the best performance Greater distance weaker but more precise bass better imagine and bigger sound stage Shorter distance more but softer bass smaller sound stage B the distance from the side walls to the
4. speakers Preferably greater than the distance to the back wall A short distance to the side walls increases the amount of bass in the same way as A C D distance between speakers and listener The ideal distance between the speakers is 2 5 3 metres Distances C amp D should preferably be the same The speakers should be pointing inwards at an angle of approx 15 connection The SA saxo series are quality speakers which can be used for any Hi fi stereo or surround system The speakers does not need a particularly strong electrical current from the amplifier e g 2 x 30 W will often run a set of SA saxo series speaker with an acceptable result provided the quality of the amplifier and connected equipment is sufficiently high important The amplifier must be turned off while the connection is being made speaker speaker Right speaker Left speaker connection double check Check that the cables are properly mounted Make sure the electrical phase is correctly attached to the speaker connections This means that cables attached to plus or minus on the amplifier receiver must also be attached to plus or minus on the speakers On SA speakers the positive connection is indicated by a red socket or a plus Follow the speaker cables to make sure that the right and left channels and the centre and rear channels where appropriate are attached correctly connection SA saxo sub 8 and
5. 6mm rubber feet SA saxo sub 8 1 x SA saxo sub 8 1 x front grill 1 x power cord SA saxo sub 10 1 x SA saxo sub 10 1 x front grill 1 x power cord important Accessories are placed in holes in the Styrofoam Make sure you remove all parts before putting away the packing materials If any part is missing please contact you dealer as soon as possible running in new loudspeakers All new high quality loudspeakers need a certain period of running in time As SA uses long stroke bass driver with natural rubber surroundings our loudspeakers needs at least 50 100 hours of actual music playing at decent sound level You will notice a gradual improvement in sound quality No particular precautions need to be taken during those hours sa hours 100 200 300 400 500 Ayjenb punos unpacking 1 Place the carton bottom up Cut the tape with a knife not deeper than 5 mm FE dl qu llk E Rem ai A 7 WOD 01Ipne Wad SAS MMM 2 Turn the carton around and lift off www system audio com f 1 3 pull off the protecting Styrofoam r 4 remove all accessories from the carton important Always let the product reach room temperature before plugging it in Condensation may arise in the electronic circuitry when moving the speaker from cold to warm surroundings Such moisture may damage the speaker s components Never use the product in damp settings Avoid touching the speaker elements
6. axo sub 8 CAUTION VORSICHT A Pi WARINING TO REDUCE THE ZHEN N RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FROM AMPLIFIER RIGHT WSF O h jre h jttaler OrG 7 AN 3 C5 FROM AMPLIFIER LEFT venstre h jttaler 1 NA J NG A L EFT recommended 5 1 home theatre combination with the SA saxo series front SA saxo 30 rear SA saxo 1 centre SA saxo 10 subwoofer SA saxo sub 10 Discover more stereo and home theatre combinations on www system audio com
7. e the front grille for the best possible sound e See www system audio com for more good advice and ideas accessories SA saxo 1 and saxo 10 TS1 The TS1 table stand can be adjusted to support any compact loudspeaker with the right listening angel An absolute must for low or high placed centre channel speakers accessories SA saxo 1 WB2 Wall bracket with tilt and swivel adjustment Fits the pre drilled holes on SA saxo1 accessories SA saxo series front grill s Change from the original black front grill to off white front grill Available for all models operationg SA saxo sub 8 and saxo sub 10 On Off switch A Select ON or AUTO Auto is most energy efficient as the subwoofer only powers up when a signal is detected from the amplifier Phase shifter B as a result of room acoustics and distances between listening position speakers and subwoofer there s no rule for which option is the best Choose by listening to both options 0 and 180 Crossover C sets the maximum frequency as to how high the subwoofer will go The larger the speakers are in the system the lower the crossover can be set If a surround amplifier in the system have adjustable subwoofer frequency the frequencies should be set to the same level Start e g at 80 Hz Volume D regulates the sound pressure from the subwoofer Start e g with the control in the middle position Main circuit breaker E Power connection F s
8. eakers are found set up compact loudspeakers The SA saxo 1 and 10 are designed to be mounted on the table stand TS1 For the SA saxo a dedicated wall mount is also available see page 4 SA saxo 1 and 10 can also be placed directly on bookshelves For optimal performance there must be free air passage too the reflex port on the rear Allow 10 cm behind the speaker and on one side of the speaker We recommend using the included rubber feet s underneath the speakers to give them a firm stand that improves dynamics and precision set up centre channel speaker The SA saxo 10 is also ideal as centre speakers The speaker can be placed horizontal over or underneath the TV screen on the included rubber feet or on the TS1 stand Included is also a dedicated front grill for horizontal use set up on wall speaker The SA saxo 8 is designed for mounting directly on a wall or standing on a bookshelf Mount the speakers on a solid wall by using screws and rawlplugs not included Allow a 2 mm distance between the screw heads and the wall Mount 2x2 rubber feet s on top of each other s in the lowest back corners Drill two 6 mm hole in a solid wall one for each speaker and mount rawlplugs and screws 2x2 rubber feet s on top of each other s in the lowest back corners Included in the packing is 4 reflex plugs for tuning the bass response Insert one or two plugs into the reflex ports behind the front grill to adjust the
9. saxo sub 10 PRE OUT o Connection to a stereo pre amplifier or a integrated amplifier with PRE OUT SUB OUT o Connection to a home theatre amplifier receiver with SUB OUT speaker Connection to an amplifier receiver without SUB OUT or PRE OUT important Right Left speaker speaker Amplifier receiver and the subwoofer must be turned off while the connection is being made maintenance Clean the surface of the speaker with firmly wrung damp clothes important Do not use detergent It may discolour the finish The fabric front is easily removed by a slight movement away form the speaker and is best cleaned by a vacuum cleaner with a brush head attached important Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the speaker elements Brush it away gently with a soft brush please notice e The better your equipment the better the speaker will sound e Good cables improve the sound e Spend time experimenting with the position of the speakers e The closer the speaker is to a walls the more bass Move them further from walls for less bass A corner will significantly increase the amount of bass and can make the sound rumbling and massive e Avoid the use of iron stands underneath compact loudspeakers Magnetic interference on the crossover will alter the sound e Never turn the volume up to a level where the sound is no longer good e Remov
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