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English Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELRCTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BACK PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated „dangerous voltage“ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons.
English anish udiophile oudspeaker ndustries DALI is renowned among music lovers throughout the world for its unique speakers and cables, all constructed and build for uncompromising design and sound requirements. Our ultra-modern factory in Denmark is fully equipped with facilities for development and production of quality speakers. Dali's principal competence is development and optimisation of known and new technology in the field of audio and acoustics.
English Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new DALI Suite speakers! In this manual, you can read about set-up, adjustment and maintenance of the Suite series speakers: the floor-standing Suite 1.7 and 2.8, center speakers C 0.7 and C 0.8, rear speakers R 0.7 and R 0.8, and the active subwoofer S 1.2 Standard accessories Floor-standing DALI Suite speakers and subwoofer come with 4 spikes for fitting beneath the speaker.
English Running-in Like any other mechanical system, a speaker needs to be "run in", so you can look forward to a gradual improvement in sound quality over the initial period. Unlike other mechanical systems, a DALI speaker does not wear out - in fact, regular use will extend its lifetime. Connection The connection to your amplifier is extremely important for your sound experience. Always turn off your amplifier before connecting any cables or altering any connections.
English The same guidelines apply irrespective of the number of speakers in your sound system: speakers positioned to the right must be connected to the amplifier output terminal marked "R" or "Right", and any to the left must be connected to "L" or "Left". You must ensure that the cable ends are firmly pushed into the terminals, and that there are no loose wires, which could cause a short circuit and damage the amplifier. (Fig. 2) Fig. 2. Terminal connection DALI Suite 1.7, 2.8, C 0.7 and C 0.
English Bi-wiring og Bi-amping Bi-wiring or bi-amping improves the sound quality significantly and is highly recommended. Bi-wiring provides greater openness in the sound image and reduces distortion. Bi-amping provides even greater openness in the sound image and adds to increased dynamism. Bi-wiring The top terminal pair are connected to the high frequency section of the crossover network, and the bottom terminal pair are connected to the bass section of the crossover network.
English Connecting Suite S 1.2 When you complement your stereo or surround sound system with the Suite series subwoofer, Suite S 1.2, with active crossover network and amplifier, you have two different connection options: connection to a surround amplifier subwoofer output terminal, or to a stereo amplifier line output terminal. Connection to surround amplifier with separate subwoofer output terminal (Fig. 5) If you want to use Suite S 1.
English Connection to a stereo pre-amplifier (Fig. 6) If you want to use Suite S 1.2 to supplement the bass reproduction of a stereo system, connect the subwoofer "Line in, Left/Right" to a stereo signal on the pre-amplifier with full frequency content. The built-in crossover network in Suite S 1.2 then ensures that the subwoofer only reproduces the lowest frequencies (see section on adjustments on page 10). Fig. 6 In most cases you will achieve excellent results with one Suite S 1.2.
English Tuning of Suite S 1.2 Once you have chosen the set-up and connection you are going to use, and have positioned the subwoofer in the desired spot, you can begin the task of tuning the system. Please note that the actual location of the subwoofer greatly affects its contribution to the total acoustic image. For example, if you put Suite S 1.2 in a corner, the bass will be considerably stronger than if it had been placed midway between two corners.
English Setting level Adjust the volume on your Suite S 1.2 so the bass sound matches the level from the front speakers. Adjust it so that you can hear the sound contribution from Suite S 1.2 - but without the bass being too dominant. The bass should be firm and precise, so that the subwoofer provides the bass that is present in the music/sound track - neither more nor less. When connecting to a surround sound system it may be an advantage to select a fixed setting for Suite S 1.
English Overloading If Suite S 1.2 is intensely overloaded, the built-in safety circuit may completely disconnect the subwoofer. If this happens, turn down the volume. Suite S 1.2 will reconnect after a short time. Positioning Once you have connected your new Suite speakers, you need to begin the process of searching for the perfect location for the speakers in relation to your listening position - and adjusting the surround amplifier, if applicable.
English The Suite C 0.7/0.8 central speaker has been specially designed to be positioned close to the large surface of the TV screen - and can be placed either above or below the screen, as required. Whether you position the central speaker above or below your TV, we recommend having the front of the speaker in line with the front of the TV. We recommend fitting the enclosed rubber feet to ensure a stable, vibration-free set-up The Suite R 0.7/0.
English The listening room Every room has its own distinctive acoustics, which influence the way we experience the sound from a speaker. In actual fact, it's a matter of how the room accommodates the sound and then dampens it. You can influence the acoustics of your listening room in various ways. Some of the sound you hear comes not from the actual speakers but from reflections from floor, ceiling and walls. These reflections are dampened by objects such as furniture, plants and carpets.
English Power and acoustic pressure How loud a speaker is able to play and still sound good is completely dependent on the signal it has to reproduce. So, in practice, you cannot define an unequivocal level for use in comparing different speakers. Obviously, lots of pure, undistorted output from a large amplifier is better than a distorted signal from a small amplifier stretched beyond its capacity.
English Surround set-ups 5.1 surround set-up with Suite R 0.7/0.8 mounted on rear wall 5.1 surround set-up with Suite R 0.7/0.8 mounted on side wall 7.1 surround set-up with Suite R 0.7/0.8 mounted on rear and side walls Side wall mounting High mounting Low mounting Visit www.dali.
English DALI - more than meets the eye Your DALI speakers have been designed on the basis of a long succession of technical solutions based on many years' intensive development work. Most of this is not seen - but it can be heard and experienced, including: An even frequency response ensures that your DALI speakers reproduce all tones and kinds of music faithfully and without emphasis.
English Specifications There are countless methods for evaluating speakers. However, none of them actually represent how a speaker really sounds. It is up to the individual to decide whether one speaker sounds better than another. So we only give you the specifications that are of real value to you. The DALI Suite range has been designed to reproduce music as honestly as possible - and we know we have succeeded. Enjoy your new speakers! Suite 1.7 Suite 2.8 Suite C 0.7 Suite C 0.8 Suite R 0.
