User manual

Quick Set-up Guide
1.
Unpack loudspeakers and install the supplied
footing plates.
CAUTION! Loudspeakers are extremely
heavy, at least 2 persons are required to
perform unpacking and installation.
2.
Attach power cord and test power.
With the Master Gain adjustment turned fully counter
clockwise (mute) and power swich turned to OFF, install
an appropriate grounded power cord in the IEC
receptacle. Turn the power switch to ON to see if the
READY indicator lights are working, indicating that the
unit is powered. Turn the power switch to OFF for
subsequent steps.
3.
Plug in analog XLR input
Each electronics board (on each speaker) has two XLR
3 pins connectors. One female XLR connector receives
the analog signal of pre-amplifier or DAC. The other
connector is only used in case you want to connect
another loudspeaker, such as Arteluthe bass cabinet.
Make sure the cable is connected to the proper channel
of you DAC, pre-amplifier or controller.
CAUTION! Make sure the DAC or pre-
amplifier has a volume control, and
that the volume control is set to
minimum.
CAUTION! NEVER use a DAC or other
line level source with fixed output.
4.
Test with analog signal
With the speakers connected to your source
equipement (volume level set to minimum), turn the
power switch of each speaker to ON position. The
READY indicator lights will turn on. Make sure the
MASTER GAIN control is turned fully counter clockwise
to the - Infinity setting (muted).
With an analog signal present, the SIGNAL indicator
light will light up, indicating that the unit sensed the
analog signal.
If the SIGNAL light does not come on, make sure a
signal is present and that the pre-amplifier (or DAC)
volume control is not muted.
5.
Adjust Master Gain level
Now is time to adjust the input gain of the electronic
board, with the output gain of your pre-amplifier (or
DAC).
Turn the MASTER GAIN control midway (the arrow set
to the "0", between - Infinity and +6). SLOWLY raise the
volume of your pre-amplifier or DAC. You should hear
clean undistorted sound. In case of problem, turn the
volume down and ask your dealer for proper set-up
advice.
6.
Adjust Preset selection
Once signal has been detected and sound is produced
by the speakers, you can experiment with the different
prosets.
We suggest using the FLAT position preset, as it is the
preferred position, however, depending on room
acoustics, you may prefer another setting.
BOTH loudspeakers should have the
same preset selected fot optimum stereo
effect.
7.
Position loudspeakers
Loudspeakers should be placed so that they face the
listening area.
Both speakers should be place ON THE SAME PLANE,
that is, with the same distance from speakers to
listening area.
The distance between the speakers should be between
6 and 15 ft (2 to 5 m). We recommend you start with a
distance of 6 ft (2 m) between the speakers, and with
the same distance between the speakers and listening
position. Please consult last page for guidance.
Arteluthe Satie Active
User Manual
Version 1.1