SA mantra and aura series
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1. 10AV and SA aura 10 10AV 1 x SA mantra loudspeaker 1 x front grille stereo or AV SA aura 1 2 x SA aura 1 2 x front grilles a important Spikes and rubber feet are placed in holes in the styrofoam Make sure you remove them before putting away the packing materials If any part is missing please contact your dealer as soon as possible running in new loudspeakers All new high quality loudspeakers need a certain period of running in time As SA uses long stroke bass driver with natural rubber surrounds our loudspeakers needs at least 50 100 hours of actual music playing at decent sound level You will notice a gradual improvement in sound quality No particular precautions need to be taken during those hours Ayyenb punos hours 100 200 300 400 unpacking 1 Place the carton bottom up cut the tape with a knife F WOd OIpne Wi3a SAS MMM 2 Turn the carton around and lift off the top www system audio com j 3 Lift the loudspeaker out of the bottom part t ft 4 Remove all accessories from the carton w system audio co a important e Always let the product reach room temperature before plugging it in Condensation may arise in the electronic circuitry when moving the speaker from cold to warm surroundings Such moisture may damage the speaker s components Never use the product in damp settings e Foreign bodies must not be inserted into the bass reflex ports of the speaker e Av2. SA mantra and aura series user manual english cool scandinavian loudspeakers Welcome Thank you for choosing SA loudspeakers System Audio A S wants to enthral people with the best possible musical reproduction A pair of SA loudspeakers will create a feeling of being close to the artists The SA home theatre will drag the audience deeper into the action To achieve the best performance we recommend that you careful read through this guide before setting up your new SA loudspeakers More information is available on www system audio com important check the serial number The serial number is on a sticker on the underside of the speaker plinth On the SA mantra 10 10AV and SA aura 10 10AV it is located on the back of the speaker You may wish to note the serial number down on your invoice and file it along with your insurance policy Please contact your dealer if there is no serial number on the speaker warranty System Audio A S provides a two year warranty against production defects and a five year warranty on speaker units and crossover network The warranty does not cover misuse Repairs and service are done by the dealer or associated workshop Any changes made to the construction will annul the warranty contents of the package SA mantra 50 70 and SA aura 50 70 1 x SA mantra loudspeaker 1 x front grille 4 x rubber feet 4 x 6mm spikes with locknuts 4 x spike protectors SA mantra 10
3. compact loudspeakers The SA mantra 10 10AV and SA aura 1 10 10AV are designed to be mounted on floor stands table stands wall brackets or ceiling brackets We recommend using the original SA stands and brackets se page 4 SA mantra 10 10AV and SA aura 1 10 10AV can also be placed directly on bookshelves For optimal performance there must be free air passage too the reflex port on the rear Allow 10 cm behind the speaker and on one side of the speaker example of set up The sound from speakers depends very much on the room and on the way they are set up You may wish to ask your dealer for advice on how to get the best sound with SA loudspeakers in your home Here is some general advice about experimenting with the set up A the distance between the rear of the speakers and the wall behind them Start with a distance of 30 cm for SA mantra aura 50 70 or 10 cm for SA mantra 10 aura 1 amp 10 The distance should be identical for both speakers Try the speakers out with music you know and find out what distance gives the best sound in your home Greater distance weaker bass more precise bass better precision and bigger sound stage Shorter distance more and softer bass smaller sound stage the distance from the side walls to the speakers Preferably greater than the distance to the back wall A short distance to the side walls increases the amount of bass in the same way as A C Dthe distance bet
4. eakers it is a good idea to mark the position precisely so it is easier to find it again You may want to use strips of tape on the floor 1 Turn off the amplifier the receiver and remove the cables from the speakers 2 Turn the speakers upside down carefully Use a soft underlay to avoid scratching the finish Take care not to touch the drive units 3 Remove the plastic stopper You may wish to use a pair of flat nose pliers to protect your fingers 4 Fill with dried sand Use a litre measure SO you can pour the same volume of sand into both speakers The SA mantra aura 70 can hold 3 5 Litres andthe SA 4 mantra 50 aura 50 can hold 2 5 Litre of sand We recommend that you use around 2 Litre of sand You might want to experiment to find your own preferred damping level a Important Never use damp sand or the likes Moisture will seep into the cabinet and damage it 5 Secure the plastic stopper 6 Carefully raise the speakers 7 Place the speakers in the marked positions 8 Connect the speaker cables FAI IS 4 Please notice The better your equipment the better the speaker will sound Good cables improve the sound Spend time experimenting with the position of the speakers The closer the speaker is to a wall the more bass Move them further from the walls for less bass A corner will significantly increase the amount of bass and make the sound rumbling and massive Avoid the use of iron sta
5. nds underneath compact loudspeakers Magnetic interference on the crossover will alter the sound Never turn the volume up to a level where the sound is no longer good Remove the front grille for the best possible sound See www system audio com for good advice and ideas maintenance Clean the surface of the speaker with firmly wrung damp clothes a important Do not use detergent It may discolour the finish The fabric front is easily removed by a slight movement away form the speaker and is best cleaned by a vacuum cleaner with a brush head attached a important Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the speaker elements Brush it away gently with a soft brush the speaker stand FS3 For SA mantra 10 SA aura 1 amp 10 FS3 speaker stand raises the loudspeaker to a height that produces the best sound quality wall bracket TLCD1 For SA mantra 10 10AV SA aura 1 10 amp 10AV Ceiling bracket TLCD3 Wall bracket with tilt or swivel adjustment Fits VESA 100 standard For SA mantra 10 10AV SA aura 1 10 amp 10AV j e 2 4 J b Ceiling bracket with tilt and swivel adjustment Fits VESA 100 standard the table stand TS1 For SA mantra 10 10AV SA aura 1 10 amp 10AV The TS1 table stand can any center channel spea be adjusted to support ker with the right listening angel A must for low or high placed centre channel speakers wall bracket TLCD2 For SA ma
6. ntra 10 10AV SA aura 1 10 amp 10AV white front grilles For all SA mantra amp aura series Wall bracket with tilt and swivel adjustment Fits VESA 100 standard Change from the original black front grille to white Available for all models recommended home theatre combination with the SA mantra line front SA mantra 70 surround and back SA mantra 10 centre SA mantra 10AV subwoofer SA subElectro 200 recommended home theatre combination with the SA aura line a wm front SA aura 50 back SA aura 1 centre SA aura 10AV subwoofer SA subElectro 175 follow SA on facebook www facebook com systemaudio D mme
7. oid touching the speaker elements set up floor standing loudspeakers The SA mantra 50 70 and SA aura 50 70 are designed to stand on the floor The speakers can and should be placed 30 50 cm away from a solid wall The distance may be increased or decreased depending on the acoustics of the room and what kind of sound you want After the 50 hour run in period and appropriate adjustments the speakers should be mounted on spikes or rubber feet spikes If the speakers are placed on a soft underlay e g a carpet we recommend that you use spikes The spikes supplied have locknuts so the speakers can be adjusted as appropriate It is important that the speakers are completely vertically upright and do not move from side to side If necessary spend plenty of time adjusting spikes and locknuts to make sure the speaker rests evenly on all 4 spikes Once you have finished adjusting them tighten the nuts rubber feet If the speaker is positioned on a solid underlay e g a wooden floor we recommend that you use the rubber feet They break the link with the floor which often causes vibrations You can also use spikes and protect you floor with the provided protectors Please notice that the speakers are likely to glide on a smooth surface when using the protectors To make positioning easier you might want to wait with the mounting of spikes or rubber feet until after the right position for the speakers are found set up
8. ween the speakers and the listener The ideal distance between the speakers is 2 5 3 metres Distances C amp D should preferably be the same The speakers should be at an angle of approx 15 This means the listener should just be able to see the two inner sides of the speakers connection SA mantra amp aura series are quality speakers which can be used for any Hi fi stereo or surround system The speakers does not need a particularly strong electrical current from the amplifier e g 2 x 50 W will often run a set of SA mantra or SA aura series speaker with a good result provided the quality of the amplifier and connected equipment is sufficiently high a important The amplifier must be turned off before the connection is made Right speaker speaker Right speaker Left speaker connection double check Check that the cables are properly mounted Make sure the electrical phase is correctly attached to the speaker connections This means that cables attached to plus or minus on the amplifier receiver must also be attached to plus or minus on the speakers On SA speakers the positive connection is indicated by a red socket or a plus Follow the speaker cables to make sure that the right and left channels and the centre and rear channels where appropriate are attached correctly using the sand chamber SA mantra aura 50 and 70 When you have found the ideal position for your new sp
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