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Tamino Monitor

OWNER’S MANUAL

R.3.0 

March 10,  2004

VERITY AUDIO

PAGE 3

Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the
Verity Audio Tamino Monitor 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 which are not

included with the product;

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 — Do not place the product 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 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.

Input Power — To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not allow an input power over 100 watts RMS
(20 volts) to the product;

13.

Unpacking and Packing Instructions — The product

should be unpacked and / or packed only as indicated in
this manual;

14.

 Ancillary Equipment  — Do not connect or play the

product before making sure that the associated equipment
is in good condition;

15.

 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. Be careful not to spill
liquid of any kind onto or into the product;

16.

 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel;

17.

 Damage Requiring Service — Turn off your power

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

When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates the need for service;

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.

18.

 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by Verity Audio.
Unauthorized substitution may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards and may annul the warranty;

19.

 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.

 

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

 

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

Summary of Contents for Tamino

Page 1: ...ange without notice Verity Audio has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to 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 o...

Page 2: ...r sitting position is within ten feet 3 meters from your loudspeakers If your sitting position is more than ten feet 3 meters away from your loudspeakers Room Treatment 6 flutter echo reverberation Standing waves Early reflections Ancillary Equipment 7 Power Handling 7 Cabinet Resonance 7 Care of the Finish 7 Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 8 OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS SONIC PROBLEMS Customer Support 8 Sp...

Page 3: ...cking Instructions The product should be unpacked and or packed only as indicated in this manual 14 Ancillary Equipment Do not connect or play the product before making sure that the associated equipment is in good condition 15 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 ...

Page 4: ... Neutrality Proprietary low distortion high headroom transducers with highly inert cabinet topology for great music uniformity Graceful Adaptability Modest size cabinets for easy and effective installation in any environment Long lived Reliability Strong manufactured componentswithhigh reliability finishing for years of enjoyment Sensible Bottom End Outstandingtransducerdisplacement uniformity com...

Page 5: ...ct field and the reverberant field The complex theories of physical acoustics the uncertainties in predicting the property variations of both natural and manufactured room materials and the none negligible effects of painting sealing bracing furring and draping all keep the specification and prediction of room acoustics from being an exact science Addingtogether loudspeaker characteristics the aud...

Page 6: ...m They are frequently located at the ceiling corners or at the center of the ceiling wall intersections If flutter echos are prominent please consult your dealer to get proper assistance on that matter The reverberation in the room is the resulting tendency for sound level in the room to persist after direct sound ceases The optimum reverberation time for a room depends upon room volume sound freq...

Page 7: ...il it sounds comfortable again Cabinet Resonance Cabinet resonances are controlled in a very special way Their amplitudes are lowered and their frequencies are increased Because higher frequencies are more directional it will be most unlikely that they get the chance to reach the listening point Of course the listening room has to be properly treated Also traveling high frequency sonic waves atten...

Page 8: ...re CD LP Tape etc is properly installed and currently running 5 your speaker cable connections are properly connected Make sure the connections are secure and no leads are touching each other See the Installation section for details about connecting your loudspeakers SONIC PROBLEMS Make sure that 1 every transducer is currently working and that none of them seems to be making abnormal noise 2 all ...

Page 9: ...itten on the box Products shipped without return authorization number will be refused The included warranty registration card should be properly filled and returned to the factory within ten 10 days from the date of purchase Damages resulting from negligence misuse or accident improper repair procedures or alterations or operation that is contrary to the manufacturer s instructions are excluded fr...

Page 10: ...Y AUDIO 1005 Saint Jean Baptiste Avenue suite 150 Quebec Quebec G2E 5L1 Canada Phone 418 682 9940 Fax 418 682 8644 info verityaudio com w w w v e r i t y a u d i o c o m 2003 Verity Audio All rights reserved ...

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