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© Monitor Audio Ltd 2001

Contents

What we have provided in your Gold Reference Owners Manual

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Introduction

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Safety Instructions

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Tool Box contents

6Stands/ Plinths

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Plinth fitting

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Spike fitting

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Configuration/Bi-wiring

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Bi-amping/Tri-wiring/Tri-amping

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Initial Positioning

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Final position & adjustments

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Ancillary Equipment

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Maintenance

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Guarantee/ Service

16Claims under this guarantee

Summary of Contents for Gold Reference GR20

Page 1: ...oduction 4 Safety Instructions 5 Tool Box contents 6 Stands Plinths 7 Plinth fitting 8 Spike fitting 9 Configuration Bi wiring 10 Bi amping Tri wiring Tri amping 11 Initial Positioning 12 Final positi...

Page 2: ...chnology and the highest standards of engineering The enjoyment of music is and should be a life enhancing experience Music can stimulate your imagination and change your mood provide endless hours of...

Page 3: ...3 Monitor Audio Ltd 2001...

Page 4: ...fish bowls or drinks be placed on the speakers 5 Positioning The speaker s have been designed for floor or stand mounting as recommended by the stand manufacturer only 6 Heat The speaker s should not...

Page 5: ...up This contains everything needed to attach the plinth fit the spikes and level your Monitor Audio speaker Contents 2 5mm Hex Key For Drive Units 3 0mm Hex Key For Spike Adjustment Screwdriver For Pl...

Page 6: ...Heavy stands are recommended as they add further rigidity to the loudspeaker and elevate system performance We also recommend the use of a reusable adhesive substance such as Blu tac between the botto...

Page 7: ...scs supplied in the toolbox if used Place the supplied spirit level on top of the speaker Next use the allen key supplied to adjust each spike in turn until the speaker is level This is accomplished b...

Page 8: ...Properly adjusted see Assembly the spikes improve bass definition and tightness and sharpen mid range focus If you prefer not to have the spikes directly in contact with the floor wood or laminated s...

Page 9: ...mode a single amplifier drives each loudspeaker through a single run of cable Single wiring ensure the links between the two positive terminals and the links between the two negative terminals are in...

Page 10: ...akers when bi amping Tri wiring Gold Reference 60 this option uses one amplifier but requires three runs of cable on each side left and right channels to supply bass mid range and treble units individ...

Page 11: ...owed As a starting point the loudspeakers should be positioned about 20cm 8 inches away from the rear wall and 1 8 2 metres 6 7 feet apart with their front firing straight into the room The distance b...

Page 12: ...ertainly flatter the sound of the system though it may be useful for fine tuning the bass performance Use a cross section of the music you regularly listen to The more consistently musical the results...

Page 13: ...r or make excessive use of bass or treble boosts you should never damage either the amplifier or loudspeakers High quality components are utilised to produce these loudspeakers ensuring accurate repro...

Page 14: ...gentle wipe with the supplied dry clean selvyt cloth is all that is required to remove any dust Avoid touching the loudspeaker drive units when cleaning as any damage will impair their performance Th...

Page 15: ...e agreement The words consumer sale shall be construed in accordance with section 15 of the supply of goods act 1973 Monitor Audio accepts no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse ab...

Page 16: ...le replacement packaging can be purchased from Monitor Audio If you have any difficulties complying with these requirements please contact us at the following address Monitor Audio Ltd 24 Brook Road R...

Page 17: ...24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Fax 44 0 1268 740589 info monitoraudio co uk www monitoraudio co uk...

Page 18: ...Gold Reference Owners Manual As close as it gets...

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