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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind in this product through openings as they may
damage internal components. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
components will void the manufacturers warranty.
Heat
This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
excessive heat.
Care Of Finishes
Your speakers should be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth from time to time
to remove any dust or stains. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners or any
abrasive cleaner. To remove dust from the grille cloth, use the brush attachment
on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge.
INTRODUCTION
We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of an ENERGY Speaker
System. 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. Please take time to read all of
the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly
installed and functioning correctly. Be sure to unpack your system carefully.
Retain the carton and all packing material for future use.
POSITIONING YOUR ENERGY
“TAKE 5.2” SPEAKERS
Using Your Take2.2 as Left and Right Main Speakers
For best stereo separation, we recommend the speaker pair be placed 5 to 8
feet (2-3 m) apart.If placed on the recommended stands (Take 5.2ST) the
speakers should optimally be placed in front of any furniture to minimize side
reflections.The distance from the speakers to the listener should be about
1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers, forming a triangle. See
Diagram 3.
The Take1.2 Center Channel Speaker
The purpose of the center channel speaker is to ensure that the central audio
image, including actors' voices, appears to emanate from the screen. For best
results the center channel speaker should be located directly above, or below the
TV screen.The goal is to place the center channel as close to the center of the
TV screen as possible, this will vary due to your furniture and TV placement.
See Diagram 4.
Using Your Take2.2 as Surround/Effects Speakers
Surround effects speakers should be positioned adjacent to or behind the
primary listening area,on the rear wall, side walls, or on the ceiling.This will
provide the sense of spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby Pro Logic™,
Dolby Digital™,or DTS™ Surround source formats. The placement of the rear
speakers will vary greatly from one room to another. Diagram 3 shows the
perfect speaker set-up, however your room may vary from the shape and
dimensions we have shown.The rear channel speakers can be placed on the
rooms' side walls, or rear walls.Both will provide great sound and we encourage
experimenting with a few different locations to see which sounds best to you.
The rear speakers may be placed on the side walls pointing at the listening area,
or on the rear walls pointing forward. See Diagram 3 for some suggestions.
CONNECTING YOUR ENERGY
“TAKE 5.2” SPEAKERS
The TAKE 2.2 and 1.2 speakers feature high quality binding post connectors that
allow up to 12 gauge wire to be connected to them.You also have the choice of
using bare wire, spade connectors, or banana plugs at your discretion. (See
Diagram 6) If you are unsure of what connector is right for you, then discuss this
with your authorized ENERGY retailer. Diagrams 1 and 2 show a typical A/V
receiver, with two wiring methods. If you are a more advanced user, we
recommend experimentation with any of the methods, however if this is your
first Home Theater system,we recommend using Diagram 1 as it is the easiest to
set up and configure, as well as the best sounding.
REMEMBER: Always connect red-to-red and black-to-black,when making the
connections between receiver and speakers. If you inadvertently reverse one
of the connections (ie. red-to-black),you will notice a lack of bass from the
speakers.
Receiver Set-Up
For the best sound, we recommend that you set the front,center and rear
speakers to the “Large” setting on your Receivers' speaker set up menu.This will
provide a smoother overall balance between the subwoofer and the speakers. If
however, you are playing the system at extremely loud levels, you should set all of
the speakers to “Small”mode (and if you have an ENERGY S8.2 subwoofer,
select the Video Mode on the Audio/Video Switch), which will remove some of
the bass from the speakers. For further details on how to adjust the speaker
modes, please consult the receivers' owners manual.
Amplifier Requirements
The Take 2.2 and Take 1.2 speakers have an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and will
function well with a wide range of receivers.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use more than two speakers per amplifier
channel.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
Warranty Outside of The United States
and Canada:
Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another.
Ask your local dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your
country.
IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this
ENERGY product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a
service center for repair. 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.
WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES
AND CANADA (see back cover)
“ENERGY”, the “ENERGY” logo,“Musical Truth”,“Take 5.2”,the “Take 5.2” logo and “API Accessories” are
trademarks of Audio Products International Corp.“Dolby”,“Dolby Pro-Logic”and “Dolby Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing.DTS is a Trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.
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