Bowers & Wilkins CT8.2 LCR, Owner'S Manual

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terminals 2 and ‑2. Ensure that positive cables are connected to the
+‑terminals and the negative cables connected to the – terminals. Incorrect
connection can result in poor imaging and loss of bass. Once the plug is
reassembled it can be inserted into the socket and locked by twisting clockwise.
If the binding post terminals are to be used, connect one pair of positive and negative
cables to the terminals marked LF and the second pair of positive and negative
cables to the terminals marked HF. Ensure that positive cables are connected to the
red terminals and the negative cables connected to the black terminals as illustrated
in Figure 5b. Incorrect connection can result in poor imaging and loss of bass.
Ask your dealer for advice when selecting speaker cable. Keep its total impedance
below the maximum recommended in the speaker specification and use a low
inductance cable to avoid attenuation of high frequencies.
Neutrik
® and the names of Neutrik ® products referenced herein are either trademarks
and/or service marks of Neutrik ® .
Fine Tuning
Before fine tuning, make sure that all the connections in the installation are correct
and secure.
If the sound is too bright, increasing the amount of soft furnishing in the room
(heavier curtains for example) may help balance the sound. Conversely, reducing the
amount of soft furnishing may help brighten a dull sound.
Some rooms suffer from “flutter echoes” – echoes that “bounce” between parallel
room boundaries. Flutter echoes can colour the sound of the speakers in the
room. Test for flutter echoes by standing in the middle of the room and clapping
your hands. Flutter echoes can be reduced by placing irregular shaped items or
non‑reflective surfaces, bookshelves, rugs or pictures for example, on one of the
offending walls or floor.
Running-in Period
The performance of the speaker will change subtly during the initial listening period.
If the speaker has been stored in a cold environment, the damping compounds and
suspension materials of the drive units will take some time to recover their correct
mechanical properties. The drive unit suspensions will also loosen up during the first
hours of use. The time taken for the speaker to achieve its intended performance will
vary depending on previous storage conditions and how it is used. As a guide, allow
up to a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15‑hours of average use for
the mechanical parts to attain their intended design characteristics.
However, longer run‑in periods (as long as a month) have been reported and there is
evidence to suggest that this has little to do with the speaker changing and more to
do with the listener getting used to the new sound. This is especially so with highly
revealing speakers such as these where there may be a significant increase in the
amount of detail compared with what the listener has previously been used to; the
sound may at first appear too “up front” and perhaps a little hard. After an extended
period of time the sound will seem to mellow, but without losing clarity and detail.
Aftercare
The cabinet surfaces usually only require dusting. If you wish to use an aerosol or
other cleaner, remove the grille first by gently pulling it away from the cabinet. Spray
aerosols onto the cleaning cloth, not directly onto the product. Test a small area
first, as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces. Avoid products
that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or anti‑bacterial agents. Do not use cleaning
agents on the drive units. The grille fabric may be cleaned with a normal clothes
brush whilst the grille is detached from the cabinet. Avoid touching the drive units,
especially the tweeter, as damage may result.
Limited Warranty
This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
However, if something does go wrong with this product, B&W Group Ltd. and
its national distributors warrant free of charge labour (exclusion may apply) and
replacement parts in any country served by an official B&W distributor.
This limited warranty is valid for a period of five years from the date of purchase or
two years for electronics including amplified loudspeakers.
Terms and Conditions
1 The warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment. Neither transportation,
nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of
products is covered by this warranty.
2 This warranty is only valid for the original owner. It is not transferable.
3 This warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/
or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable:
a. for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,
b. for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the
user manual, negligence, modifications, or use of parts that are not made or
authorised by B&W,
c. for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment,
d. for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heat, war, public
disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of B&W and its
appointed distributors,
e. for products whose serial number has been altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible,
f. if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorised person.
4 This guarantee complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or
national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
How to claim repairs under warranty
Should service be required, please follow the following procedure:
1 If the equipment is being used in the country of purchase, you should contact the
B&W authorised dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
2 If the equipment is being used outside the country of purchase, you should
contact the B&W national distributor in the country of residence who will advise
where the equipment can be serviced. You can call B&W in the UK or visit our
web site to get the contact details of your local distributor.
To validate your warranty, you will need to produce the warranty booklet completed
and stamped by your dealer on the date of purchase. Alternatively, you will need the
original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase.
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