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Model Seven Operation Manual    Copyright 2010     Vandersteen Audio, Inc.                                               

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NE YEAR WARRANTY 

 

VANDERSTEEN AUDIO loudspeakers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials or 
workmanship, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an 
authorized VANDERSTEEN AUDIO dealer. 

 

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

 

This warranty is void and inapplicable if the loudspeaker has: 

 

A.  Not been used in accordance with the instructions contained in the operation manual. 
B.  Been subject to misuse or abuse; examples of which would be burned driver voice coils or burned crossover compo-

nents. 

C.  Been modified, repaired, or tampered with by anyone not specifically authorized to do so by Vandersteen Audio. 
D.  Been subject to inputs in excess of the maximum rating, or inputs from an unstable or clipped amplifier. 
E.  Suffered physical damage to the structure or components due to accident, neglect, or transportation. 

 

IF A VANDERSTEEN AUDIO LOUDSPEAKER FAILS TO MEET THE ABOVE WARRANTY AND THE ABOVE 
CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET, THEN THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE TO RETURN THE 
PRODUCT TO VANDERSTEEN AUDIO WHERE THE DEFECT WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE FOR 
PARTS OR LABOR. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS RETURNED TO VANDERSTEEN AU-
DIO IN HANFORD, CA USA. 
(Returning the product to Vandersteen Audio from some countries other than the United States may involve considerable 
time and expense. The customer is responsible for all fees and duties and for providing instructions 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 his or her own expense. A returned product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Form, (available 
from VANDERSTEEN AUDIO upon request) which includes a written description of the defect and return  shipping 
information. 

 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ABOVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES TO PURCHASER. 
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or an exclusion of incidental or consequen-
tial damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may 
also have other rights in your state. 

 

VANDERSTEEN AUDIO reserves the right to modify the design of any product without any obligation to previous pur-
chasers and/or to change the prices or specifications without notice or obligation to anyone. 

A P

ERSONAL 

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OTE 

 

I have been doing volunteer work for several years with elderly people with severe hearing 
losses, and I have seen the frustration and anger that are brought on by these loses. We 
now know that many of these people developed their hearing problems because of expo-
sure to high noise levels when younger. 

 

Many home stereo systems, as well as audio/video, personal, and automobile sound sys-
tems are capable of volume levels potentially damaging to your hearing. Please use com-
mon sense, and listen to your music and movies at safe levels now so you will still have 
the ability to hear and enjoy them in the future. 
 
 
 

     

Richard Vandersteen

 

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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