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Caution:
To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Read Instructions:
All safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain instructions:
Safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings:
All warnings on the product & operation instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions:
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning:
Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use
aerosol or liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Attachments:
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture:
Do not use this product near water.
Ventilation:
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not
be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources:
This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply in your home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization:
This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one
way as a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
Power Cord Protection:
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the product.
Overloading:
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can
result in a risk of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry:
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing:
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Heat:
This product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods:
The power cord of the product should be unplugged from
the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service:
The product should be serviced by qualified
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
We are proud to welcome you as an owner of ENERGY
®
Speaker Systems’
new ACT Series speaker system.
Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this
manual to make certain your system is properly installed and set up
for optimal sound reproduction. Be sure to unpack your system
carefully. Retain the carton and all packing material for future use.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY
®
speakers! Proprietary
technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most
natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered
in this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak
performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction. Please take the time
to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your
system is properly installed and functioning correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play your ENERGY
®
speakers loudly until they have been properly broken in. It’s important to
ensure the drivers have had time to loosen up a bit. This process should
last approximately 50 hours. This can be easily be done by putting your
compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide
dynamic range at normal listening levels.
SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER
PLACEMENT
Front Speaker Placement (Diagram 1)
For best stereo imaging, the left and right speakers should be the same
distance from their respective side walls. If the distance from one speaker to
the listener is very different from the other it can affect the soundstage or
stereo imaging. Therefore, the ideal position is having the speakers
equidistant to the listener.
A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between
speaker and listener at approximately 1-1/2 times the distance between the
speakers. For example, if the speakers are placed a minimum of 6-feet
(1.8m) apart (the absolute minimum), the best seating position would be
9-feet (2.4m) away.
Center Channel Placement (Diagram 1)
A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a
movie's soundtrack, most of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the
effect of voices emanating from the actor's mouth, the center speaker
should be centrally located between the left and right main channels and
placed above or below the television. Be sure that the center speaker’s
front baffle is flush with the front face of the television or cabinet to
maximize dispersion.
Surround Speaker Placement (Diagram 1)
The surround speakers can be positioned in a variety of locations. The
surround placement is usually dictated by the room, where the walls and
room boundaries happen to be, and where speaker cable can be easily run.
The most common surround speaker locations are the following:
Side walls:
For best results in side wall mounting applications, position the
speakers adjacent to and slightly behind the primary listening area at a
height of approximately 6 feet.
Rear walls:
For best results mounting on a rear wall, position the speakers
so they flank the main listening area and point towards the front of the
room. They should be raised to a height of approximately 6 feet and
should ideally have a space of 6 feet between them.
Ceiling Mount:
The ACT speaker bracket is designed for ceiling mounting
as well, and this can solve many installation problems. Place the speakers
behind and angled down towards the seating areas. Ceiling mounting is
common when utilizing a rear center channel speaker.
NOTE: The single ACT satellite speaker is available at your local
authorized Energy
®
retailer if you wish to add a rear center channel
speaker to your system
o w n e r s m a n u a l
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
READ CAREFULLY!
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