User guide

PREPARING THE CR-30.4 & CR-30.5 LOUDSPEAKERS
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POSITIONING STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS
The CR-30.4 and 30.5 are floor standing. We suggest they are
positionedat least 200mm fromthe rear wallsand 700 mm from
the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The CR-30.1, 30.2 and
30.3may be stand or wallmounted orplaced on a rigid shelf.
The bass extension will improve if smaller speakers are
operated closer to therear walls.If theloudspeakers are placed
too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy
and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed away from the
walls, the inward angle may be increased by up to 40%, but this
mayrestrict thewidthof theoptimum listeningposition.
A rule of thumb is that the listener should be as far from the
loudspeakers as they are from each other. The speakers should
ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear
level to a seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role,
experiment with different configurations and playa wide range
ofprogrammes beforefinalisingthe positionof yourspeakers.
ATTACHING THE PLINTH AND SPIKES
LEVELLING THE LOUDSPEAKER
Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the speaker. Invert the
loudspeakerandplace it onthe cloth.
Attach the plinth firmly to the loudspeaker using the four
suppliedscrews.
Thread a locking nut two-thirds of the way up the spike.Thread
each spike assembly into a spike mount.. Tighten finger tight so
thatthe spikeissecure butnot lockedinplace.
Invert the loudspeaker and place it carefully on the floor. If the
floor is not perfectly level you will find that one spike is off the
ground. Starting with this spike, unscrew it so that it touchesthe
floor. Move the other spikes in and out so until the speaker is
level front and back and sideways. Now tighten the nuts to lock
thespikesfirmly in position
Aset of spike seats is providedfor sensitivefloors.
Placea seatunder eachspikebefore you levelthe speakers.
Make sure that there are no wires or hidden obstacles that
could be damaged by the spikes in the immediate
operational area of the speakers.NEVER drag aloudspeaker
onits spikes.Always liftit. If theitem is heavy get assistance.
SPIKE SEATS:
CAUTION:SPIKES ARE SHARP.
SCREW
SPIKE
PLINTH
2 - 4 metres
1
5
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4
0
º
>0.7metre
CR-30.4, 30.5
>200 mm
CR-30.1, 30.2, 30.3
>50 mm