6
Getting Connected
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VocoPro PIANO-5 Home Theatre/Vocal Speakers. You have just purchased
one of the best domestic hi-fi speaker systems available and we hope you will enjoy the music they reproduce
for many years to come. The following notes are designed to assist you in observing a greater degree of
musical satisfaction from the PIANO-5. Before connecting your speakers, we suggest that you read this
leaflet carefully.
Amplifier capacity/power handling
The PIANO-5 system will operate satisfactorily with any good amplifier designed for use with an 4-8 ohms
impendance load. Although VocoPro speakers are designed to handle high power loadings, you must
remember that excessive use of volume, tone controls and graphic equalizers is likely to cause damage to
the drive-units. Be carefull especially with small amplifiers constantly driven on high power levels as these
may be liable to go into “clipping mode” and distort the signal causing possible damage. If you hear distorted
signal through the speakers you must reduce the power level.
Connecting to your amplifier
We strongly recommend the use of high quality speaker cables. Color coded cables are recommended to
ensure proper polarity. Your local dealer should be able to advise you on this point. Always switch OFF your
amplifier before making any connections or adjustments to the system. Connect the right-hand channel
“bare wire” cable or individual (separated) banana plugs so that the positive (RED) terminal of your speaker
is connected to the positive (RED) on your amplifier, and the negative (BLACK) terminal of your speaker is
connected to the negative (BLACK) terminal on your amplifier (see diagram 1&2). Repeat the instructions
for all channels. DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one terminal on your amplifier.
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( + )
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Bare wire
Banana plug
Phasing
Providing that you have followed the connecting instructions correctly, the PIANO-5 should be in phase and
provide solid stereo images. If, however, you have any doubt as to the phasing of the speakers, try reversing
the connections (RED & BLACK) to ONE of the speakers, and play a recording which has plenty of deep bass
operating both speakers. If possible, switch the stereo amplifier to “MONO” for the test. The correct polarity
is indicated by firm, full bass. When incorrect, the bass will be noticeably much weaker.
Service
No routine attention is required to the working parts of the speakers and being very reliable, VocoPro
speakers rarely require service. Any service problems should in the first instance be referred to your
dealer.
