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Owner’s Manual Speaker System Manuel d’utilisation Enceinte acoustique Mode d’emploi Enceintes acoustiques Cassa acustica Cajas acústicas

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Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, visit: U.S.A.: www.panasonic.com/support Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777 ≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229 ≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays). ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our...

About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are correct as of November 2014. These may be subject to change. ≥ The speakers are not supplied with speaker cable

About this unit ∫ Names of parts and features of the speakers Front Speaker terminals ≥ Each speaker is equipped with two types of speaker terminals. High frequency range Bass reflex port Product Identification Marking The model number is located on the Product Identification Marking on the rear of this unit. Flat coaxial 2-way speaker unit Low distortion long stroke woofer High rigidity round form cabinet The newly developed flat coaxial two way speaker unit features a dome tweeter capable of reproducing frequencies of up to 100 kHz, which incorporates a rigid and lightweight carbon...

※ Speaker units ≥ Each speaker must be carried and installed by at least two people. ≥ Do not touch the speaker units. Doing so may result in incorrect audio quality. ≥ Place the speakers at approximately the same distance from the listening position. ≥ The speakers produce bass sound from the bass reflex ports on the rear as well as from the front. Install the speakers at least 5 cm (2z) away from the walls so that they do not cover the bass reflex ports on the rear. ≥ Keep the amplifier or any other device and the speakers at least 1 cm (13/32z) away from each other. ∫ For optimum...

About the spacers and spikes ≥ Keep the spikes out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ∫ Attaching the spacers Place the speakers on a surface that will not be damaged, such as a carpeted floor, or on a surface that you do not mind damaging. ≥ If the speakers wobble, place the spacers under the metal feet. This will prevent the metal feet from wobbling on the speaker locations. Metal foot Metal foot Metal foot ∫ Attaching the spikes The spikes may enhance the audio quality. ≥ Panasonic is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by improper assembly or handling of the...

Screw the spikes firmly until they stop. 1 Tilt the speaker backwards, and screw the spikes into the screw holes on the front metal feet. When using the spike shoes, place them under the spikes. Speaker (front) Place each spike shoe so that the side with an indented centre faces up. 2 While aligning the tips of the spikes with the indentations on the spike shoes, slowly bring the speaker back to the upright position. 3 In the same way as Step 1, tilt the speaker forward and screw the spikes into the screw holes on the rear metal feet. When using the spike shoes, place them under the spikes....

Preventing the speakers from tipping over The speakers may tip over in a disaster such as a powerful earthquake or in an accident. For your safety, be sure to secure the speakers against tipping over. Each speaker weighs approximately 72 kg (159 lbs) in total. Verify that the speaker locations are strong enough to withstand this weight. For details, consult an installation specialist. ∫ When securing the speakers to a horizontal surface (floor, etc.) ∫ When securing the speakers to a vertical suface (wall, etc.) Secure each speaker to the floor with wires or similar items as shown in the...

Connections Connecting the speaker cables Speaker (rear) 1 Turn the knobs to loosen them, and insert the core wires into the holes. The speakers are not supplied with speaker cables. For connection, use commercially-available speaker cables. Do not insert the vinyl insulation. ≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doi

Connecting with an amplifier ≥ Before connection, turn off the amplifier and disconnect its power cord. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier. ∫ Single wiring connection 1 Connect the short wires. Speaker (rear) Short wires 2 Connect the amplifier and speakers with speaker cables (commercially-available). e.

∫ Bi-wiring connection ≥ The short wires (supplied) are not used for bi-wiring connection. Speaker (right) Speaker (left) ≥ Do not move the speaker while the speaker cables are connected. This may cause a short circuit. ≥ When the connections are completed, pull the speaker cables lightly to check that they are connected firmly. ≥ Wire the polarity (+/-) of the terminals correctly. Not doing so may advers

Attaching the speaker nets The speakers are supplied with speaker nets, which protect the speaker units from dust. Use the magnets to fix the speaker nets to the speaker units. To attach the speaker nets correctly, check their up/down orientation by referring to the illustration below. Speaker (front) Check the up/down orientation. ≥ You can enjoy superior quality audio by rem

To protect the speakers from damage caused by excessive input, observe the following precautions: ≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage: jWhen playing distorted sound. jWhen the speakers are receiving howling from a microphone or record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. jWhen adjusting the sound quality. jWhen turning the amplifier on or off. ≥ Avoid raising the volume level too much when enhancing the treble sound with a graphic equalizer or any other controls. ≥ Avoid outputting excessively...