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RIENZI 

OWNER’S MANUAL

 

R.2.0  

September 2009

 

 

 

 

 
VERITY AUDIO 

PAGE 3

 

Safety Instructions 

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the 
Verity Audio RIENZI and all its accessories. 
 

1.

 

  Read  Instructions  -  All  the  safety  and  operating 

instructions should be read before the product is operated; 

 
2.

 

  Retain  Instructions  -  The  safety  and  operating 

instructions should be retained for future reference; 

 
3.

 

 Head Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the 

owner's manual should be followed; 

 
4.

 

  Follow  Instructions  -  All  operating  and  maintenance 

instructions should be followed; 

 
5.

 

  Cleaning  -  Unplug  this  product  from  your  power 

amplifier  before  cleaning.  Do  not  use  liquid  or  aerosol 
cleaners.  The  product  should  be  cleaned  only  as 
recommended in this manual; 

 
6.

 

 Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended 

in this manual as they may be hazardous; 

 
7.

 

 Water and Moisture - 

Hazard of electric shock

 - Do not 

use this product near water or in rainy / moist situations; 

 
8.

 

 Heat - Avoid placing the speakers near a heat source; 

 
9.

 

 Placing or moving - does not place on an unstable cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing 
serious  injuries,  and  serious  damage  to  the  product.  A 
product with cart combination should be moved with care. 
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause 
the product cart combination to overturn; 

 
10.

 

  Power  amplifier  - 

Hazard of electric shock

 - Do not 

manipulate,  move, clean or disconnect your product while 
your power amplifier is turned on; 

 
11.

 

 Moving when Packed - The product comes packed in two 

double cardboard boxes. These boxes are heavy and cannot 
be  carried  by  a  single  person.  Attempting  to  move  a 
transportation box alone could cause serious injuries; 

 
12.

 

 Spikes - The underneath product spikes assure a tight 

coupling with the floor. They are razor-sharp and must be 
manipulated  with extreme care. Do not move the product 
while  the  product  spikes  are  installed.  The  product  spikes 
should be removed before moving the product; 

 
13.

 

 Input power - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 

do not allow an input power over 150 watts rms (30.0 volts 
rms) to the product; 

 
14.

 

 Unpacking and Packing Instructions - The product should 

be  packed  and  /  or  unpacked  only  as  indicated  on  the 
packing/unpacking instruction sheets; 

 
15.

 

 Ancillary equipment - Do not connect or play the product 

before making certain that the associated equipments are in 
good condition; 

 
16.

 

 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push object of any kind 

into  this  product  through  openings  as  they  may  touch 
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result 
in a fire or electric shock. Do not spill liquid of any kind onto 
or into the product; 

 
17.

 

  Servicing  -  Do  not  attempt  to  service  the  product 

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel; 

 
18.

 

  Damage  Requiring  Service  -  Turn  off  your  power 

amplifier(s) and disconnect all cables from the product, and 
refer  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel  under  the 
following conditions: 
a.

 

When  the  product  exhibits  a  distinct  change  in 
performance; 

b.

 

If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen 
into, the product; 

c.

 

If the product has been exposed to rain or water; 

d.

 

If the product does not operate normally even if you 
follow  the  operating  instructions.  Connect  only  your 
product  as  recommended  in  your  owner's  manual. 
Improper  connections  may  result  in damage and will 
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to 
restore the product to its normal operation; 

e.

 

If  the  product  has  been  dropped  or  the  cabinet  has 
been damaged. 

 
19.

 

  Replacement  Parts  -  When  replacement  parts  are 

required, make sure the service technician use only original 
parts as specified by Verity Audio. Unauthorized substitution 
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards; 

 
20.

 

 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs 

to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety 
checks  to  determine  that  the  product  is  in  safe  operating 
order. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your product is a passive device. Risk of electric 
shock is only possible when it is hooked up to a 
power amplifier.

 

 

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose 
this product to rain or moisture.

 

Summary of Contents for Rienzi

Page 1: ...erity Audio has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Verity Audio loudspeakers All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual or any related documents are believed reliable The accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warrantie...

Page 2: ...Manual 4 Product Overview 4 Features and Benefits 4 Description 4 Packing and Unpacking 5 Installation 5 Room Placement 5 Room Treatment 6 Ancillary Equipment 7 Power Handling 7 Cabinet Resonance 8 Care of the Finish 8 Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 8 Customer Support 9 Specifications 9 Limited Warranty 10 Notes 10 ...

Page 3: ...product 13 Input power To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not allow an input power over 150 watts rms 30 0 volts rms to the product 14 Unpacking and Packing Instructions The product should be packed and or unpacked only as indicated on the packing unpacking instruction sheets 15 Ancillary equipment Do not connect or play the product before making certain that the associated equipments...

Page 4: ...formity Very strict and sophisticated Verity Audio CAMJ system computer aided matching provides a wide soundstage imaging stability Effortless Neutrality Proprietary low distortion high headroom transducers with highly inert cabinet topology allows for a great musical integrity Graceful Adaptability Modest size cabinets make the installation easy and effective in any environment Long lived Reliabi...

Page 5: ...tify a proper location for the installation of your RIENZIs please refer to the Room Placement section of this manual or follow the recommendations of your dealer Once the speakers are properly installed connect them to your amplifier by using quality speaker cables Make sure that polarities are respected at both ends and that your cables are installed in the proper direction The positive input is...

Page 6: ...all to the center of the front baffle of your speakers We suggest that you start with the speakers aligned directly at you Then open them slowly until you get the best soundstage without losing too much center stage definition In most cases the left speaker should be aligned toward your left shoulder and the right speaker should be aligned toward your right shoulder Opening them will improve your ...

Page 7: ...ocation can either control them Your dealer can be of good assistance in properly helping you with this matter In an already well damped room we recommend utilization of diffusion instead of damping If you choose to work with a specialized room treatment device the included manufacturer s instructions should be followed Ancillary Equipment Your new RIENZI is an extremely precise instrument that ca...

Page 8: ...eeds servicing contact your authorized Verity Audio dealer or call the Verity Audio service department at 418 682 9940 North America or email us at support verityaudio com Help is available from Monday through Friday from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Eastern Standard Time EST except on holidays If you seem to have an operational problem try to solve it by referring to the information in the Troubleshootin...

Page 9: ...tyaudio com Help is available Monday through Friday from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Eastern Standard Time EST except on holidays If you seem to have an operational problem try to solve it by referring to the information in the Troubleshooting section If you cannot quickly resume normal operation contact your dealer or Verity s experienced support personnel at the help desk Specifications RIENZI Specific...

Page 10: ...repair procedures or alterations or operation that is contrary to the manufacturer s instructions are excluded from this warranty Verity Audio reserves the right to modify or change the equipment all or in part at any time in order to include any refinements deemed appropriate by Verity Audio This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all other obligations ...

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