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ODEL SEVEN

 

At least two people are required to unpack or pack a pair of Model Sevens. Each 
speaker is shipped on its own pallet and has a gross weight over 220 pounds. Please 
use the handholds in the boxes and proper lifting techniques to lift and move the 
speakers. 

There could be grease or dirt on the bottom of the pallet. Cover carpet with several 
layers of newspaper or an old blanket before you set the pallet down. 

The speaker must remain up-right as it is unpacked. Do not tilt the pallet to access 
the securing bolts or remove the box. 

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1.  Cut the tape around the top of the box at all four cor-

ners. 

2.  Lift up each of the top flaps to release the main box 

flaps that were anchoring the top in place and lift the 
top off. 

3.  Lift the cardboard grille cover/spacing collar up and off 

the speaker. 

4.  Cut the tape around the bottom of the box at all four 

corners. 

5.  Pull out the bottom flaps to release the main box 

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     The Model Seven must be bolted to its pallet and prop-
erly packed in its original box prior to shipment. 

 

1.  With one person supporting the body of the speaker, 

carefully lean the speaker to the sides and remove the 
cones from the bottom. 

2.  Gently lift the speaker and set it on the pallet inside the 

cardboard recess. 

3.  Insert the two shipping bolts with washers through the 

pallet and into the speaker.  Tighten the bolts just one 
turn past finger tight. 

4.  Pull flannel sock and the plastic bag over the speaker. 
5.  Slide the main box down over the speaker. Secure the 

main box flaps inside the bottom flaps as shown in the 
illustration. Run reinforced tape around the bottom to 
hold the flaps tight against the box. 

6.  Slide the grille cover/spacing collar over the speaker. 
7.  Place the top on the box and secure the main box flaps 

inside the top flaps as shown in the illustration. Run 
reinforced tape around the top to hold the flaps tight 
against the box. 

        

flaps that were holding the bottom and the main  

       box

 

together and lift the main box up and off the     

       speaker. 
6.  Lift the plastic bag and flannel sock off the speaker. 
7.  With allen wrench provided, reach through the open-

ing in the pallet and remove the two bolts attaching 
the speaker to the pallet. 

8.  With the help of at least one other person, lift the 

speaker off the pallet and set it on a soft surface. Do 
not use the grille frame to support the speaker. 

Please keep the boxes, pallets and hard-
ware. Replacement boxes and pallets must 
be shipped by truck and will cost at least 
$450.00 

Tape 

Main Box 

Spacing Collar 

Tape 

Allen Bolt 

Model 

Seven 

Summary of Contents for SEVEN

Page 1: ...tomotive finish to comple ment any d cor The Model Seven incorpo rates advanced patented Car bon Fiber Balsa sandwich cones and domes for the midbass midrange and tweeter This technology allows true p...

Page 2: ...HPs are available in both balanced and single ended configurations to match any system CONFIGURING THE M5 HP CROSSOVER Before you use the M5 HPs each unit s internal set of ten dip switches must be s...

Page 3: ...h is on when it is depressed on the side of the numbers 4 Repeat the procedure for the second M5 HP Reinstall the covers If you are unable to find the amplifier s input imped ance or if you are not co...

Page 4: ...rries the signal going to the mid range and tweeter The improvements offered by bi wiring versus a conventional single run of cable are substantial Often a bi wire set of moderately priced cables will...

Page 5: ...able Connect this cable to the two terminals on the right carefully observing proper polarity 3 Connect the remaining cable to the two left terminals carefully observing proper polarity 4 Connect both...

Page 6: ...of the left amplifier where the M5 HP crossover is connected Connect the tweeter midrange cable from the left speaker to the other channel of the same amplifier Verify proper po larity 5 Connect the b...

Page 7: ...ty to the same set of out puts on your amplifier If possible use a single spade lug to connect both positive wires and a single spade lug to con nect both negative wires to the amplifier as shown in t...

Page 8: ...possible placements in the room Before you begin your positioning experiments verify that the speakers are con nected to the amplifier in proper polarity and that the M5 HP crossover is in place and...

Page 9: ...nch line or both speakers would be placed on the 24 inch line The speakers can be placed on different width lines for exam ple one on the 34 inch line and the other on the 56 inch line Placing the spe...

Page 10: ...lly perform better with a slight amount of toe out ACOUSTIC TREATMENTS If the speakers are close to the side walls and you hear a brightness in the midrange treble or a problem with the imaging that t...

Page 11: ...and rotate the speaker until the dot falls on the vertical line Turn off the laser 4 Using the bubble level built into the Laser Jig level the speaker right left using the front cones Insert a small...

Page 12: ...tion controls located on the rear input plate help counter the amplitude and phase effects of room nodes and anti nodes and provide the most linear low frequency response at the listening position The...

Page 13: ...ld be left straight up LOW FREQUENCY LEVEL Set the low frequency contour control to minimum 1 and verify that all 11 room compensation bands are set up Select a clean jazz recording with a stand up ba...

Page 14: ...EQUENCY LEVEL AND CONTOUR The High Frequency controls adjust the output level and response characteristics of the rear mounted tweeter As you prepare to set the rear tweeter for your room and taste th...

Page 15: ...with alcohol or a solution made specifically for cleaning electrical contacts Other connection points in the system should be cleaned as per the equipment manufacturer s recommendations The grille clo...

Page 16: ...amplifier completely clear of the speaker and set it on a soft surface REINSTALLING THE SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER MODULE 1 Place a stack of books at the rear of the speaker to support the amplifier as it is...

Page 17: ...IVER 1 Remove the grille structure 2 Remove the screws mounting the tweeter Pull the tweeter and have a assistant hold it being careful to not put too much strain on the wires 3 Remove the screws secu...

Page 18: ...d that the M5 HP is correctly matched to it Check the low frequency level and contour control settings Problem Model Seven amplifier excessively hot Solution Remove the amplifier according to the inst...

Page 19: ...peaker to the sides and remove the cones from the bottom 2 Gently lift the speaker and set it on the pallet inside the cardboard recess 3 Insert the two shipping bolts with washers through the pallet...

Page 20: ...s and all the paperwork required to return the product after it is serviced The speaker must be packed in the original packing and returned to VANDERSTEEN AUDIO via insured freight by the customer at...

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