User manual CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] sAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of graphical symbols - The lightning flash With arrowhead symbol, 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 a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Power cords - The power cords must be laid out in such A way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, bent under other devices. Lightning - For better protection against lightning or if the device must remain unused for long stretches of time, unplug the power cord and antenna jack. [. . . ] Ventilation outlets - The device shall not be placed in a position that restrains the operation of its fans. Avoid installing the device on a bed, couch, blanket or other similar surfaces that may prevent the appropriate air flow. Do not install the device in a confined space, such as a book shelf or other piece of furniture, that could prevent sufficient air from flowing freely. Power - The device shall only be connected to a source of power compliant to the one described in this manual or on relevant printed labels on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, please contact your reseller or the local power company. Checks - After any servicing of the device, ask the technician to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device works safely. exposure to high temperatures - The device should be Kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters, amplifiers or any other similar item likely to make the operating temperature rise excessively. Plastic bags - Keep them away from children to prevent any After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton contents. Remove the cutting template and the upper foam form, then the grills followed by the speakers. Keep the grilles away from the work area until you are ready to fit them. Check the contents of Archipel 17ICP and 17ICD: 2 speakers with 1 round and 1 square grille each 1 alignment template Check the contents of Archipel 17ICPS: 1 speakers with 1 round grille and 1 square grille 1 alignment template rotation is possible in every direction within an 20° for the 17ICP and 30° for the 17ICD. Archipel 17ICPS: if necessary, rotates the group of 2 tweeters to optimize the stereophonic soundstage. Check that there is no conflict with other installations (pipe work, air conditioning, powercabling etc. In existing construction, use a stud-finding tool to map the construction accurately and a pipe detector to scan the proposed installation position. avoid installing the speakers in the same cavity as flimsy ducting , which may be induced to rattle. The speakers are designed to operate satisfactorily in a wide range of cavity volumes, ideally above 15 litres (0. Placement near a wall/ceiling junction or in a corner is to be avoided as it may give rise to too much bass and a boomy quality to the sound. The grille has a paintable white semi-matte finish, ready if necessary to be re-finished to match your own decor. To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resistance. In addition, loosely fill the whole section of the cavity with wadding. [. . . ] Use: in ceiling / in wall Ways: 2 Drivers: 2 x DOM24 tweeter on a rotating base - soft dome membrane 1 x 17T15 IC midrange-woofer - P2C diaphragm Cross-over point: 3, 200 Hz Frequency response: 40 Hz - 19, 000 Hz Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 84 dB Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Minimum Impedance: 6. Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality, Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the models presented in specification sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice. This symbol on the product, consisting of the crossed-out wheeled bin, indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life. [. . . ]