User manual ACOUSTIC ENERGY AEGO T SYSTEM

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL AE12 Rev I 1 8/9/05, 2:34 pm Contents Page Section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction Handling Installation and Positioning Wall Brackets Connections and Amplifiers Controls and System Setup Specifications Warranty Contact Acoustic Energy 1. Perhaps more than any other audio-visual product, speakers are sensitive to installation so please take a little time to read this manual and to follow, as far as practical, the installation guidelines it contains. Careful installation will help ensure that your Aego-T system performs optimally. Should you have any questions not covered here we are happy to try and answer them either by telephone or email. [. . . ] Seven satellites, one subwoofer (7. 1 System) A 7. 1 system is most likely to be used for audio-visual (home theatre) programme. In this case, three satellites should be located in front of listening position, one either side of the screen and one centrally, two "surround" satellites just behind the listening position one either side of the room, and a two further surround satellites directly behind the listening position. The front central satellite should be located either directly above or below the screen. The basic positioning guidelines for the left and right satellites are the same as for the 2. 1 system described earlier. The central satellite may be positioned either on the wall, on a furniture unit or a screen stand. The location of the subwoofer is less critical but it should be placed a similar distance away from the listening position as the satellites. Try to avoid a location for the subwoofer exactly halfway along the length or width of the room. Page 1 AE12 Rev I 1 8/9/05, 2:34 pm 3. Installation and Positioning Diagram One Note: The elongated bracket holes enable some adjustment for vertical alignment. To attach an Aego-T satellite to a wall bracket simply place the satellite above the bracket and slide it onto the mounting post. Left Front Centre Right Front Note: Connecting cables to Aego-T satellites is best done before they are mounted on wall brackets. Loosen the bracket adjustment screw to adjust the Subwoofer satellites vertical angle. Turn the satellite on the mounting post to adjust its lateral orientation. Left Surround Alternative or Extra Left Surround Viewing/listening position Right Surround Alternative or Extra Right Surround Diagram Two Aego-T Wall Bracket Wall Plate Mounting Post 4. Wall Brackets An adjustable wall bracket is supplied with each Aego-T satellite. To install the wall brackets proceed as described below and illustrated in Diagram Two. If you are in any doubt about your ability to achieve a secure installation you should seek professional advice and assistance. The wall bracket is held to the wall via two screws inserted through elongated holes in the bracket's wall plate. No. 8 (4. 5mm) round-head, rather than countersunk-head, screws should be used. The length of screw necessary and type of wall fitting required will depend on the construction and condition of the wall. Once the wall mounting locations for Aego-T satellites have been chosen use the wall brackets themselves as templates to mark the screw positions. Loosen the bracket adjustment screw using the allen key supplied and angle the mounting post away from the wall plate to gain easier access to the holes. With the screw holes drilled and appropriate wall fittings inserted, securely screw the brackets to the wall and return the mounting post to the vertical. Bracket Adjustment Screw Aego-T Satellite and Wall Bracket Page 2 AE12 Rev I 2 8/9/05, 2:35 pm 5. Connections and Amplifiers Satellite Connection Connecting Aego-T satellites to an audio amplifier or audio-visual processor is fundamentally a simple process. [. . . ] Only increase the volume if you are happy that the sound at low volume is fundamentally as expected. If you are unhappy, turn the system off and re-check all the cables and connections. Aego-T systems may take a little time to reach normal operating temperatures and to "run-in". Your ears too will take some time to adjust to the new sound, so it is unwise therefore to make rapid judgements about the performance of the system. [. . . ]