Energy Speaker Systems S12.3 Speaker User Manual


 
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Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or
liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water.
Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or
covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the product.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a
risk of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result
in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel
when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY
®
speakers! Proprietary technology
and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and
accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is
aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your
listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained
in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning
correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the ENERGY
®
speakers to
their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they
have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This
can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while
playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
ENERGY
®
speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic
reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and performance.
The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated
manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional
performance and listening pleasure.
CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the
cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use
paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your Energy
products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be
shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center
that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging
will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at
the end user's expense.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The placement of your new ENERGY
®
subwoofer is critical to its performance. The
three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which can result in
a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along one wall but out
of the corner (moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner
placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front
speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement
is highly encouraged, as slight adjustments can create large benefits in sound
reproduction. To further test subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily
in your main listening position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk
around the listening room until you find the best sounding position. This is a
possible location for the subwoofer to be placed.
TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS
Front Panel
1. Subwoofer Volume Control - This
knob can be adjusted to control the
level of output from your subwoofer.
The level chosen should allow the
subwoofer to blend its output with
that of the rest of your audio system.
2. Status Indicator – The ENERGY
®
logo found on the front panel will
illuminate in blue when the
subwoofer in functioning. If the unit
is in Auto mode and is not receiving
a signal, the light will remain off.
owners manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
READ CAREFULLY!
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the products 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 the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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