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1. ANS SPEAKER SYSTEMS Printed in Canada pe 7AI ENVZI WELCOME TO MUSICAL TRUTH The new ENERGY Veritas i Series Congratulations on your purchase of the new Veritas i Series speakers from ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS The proprietary technology in the Veritas i Series has been refined by the engineering division in order to consistently produce groundbreaking results In the quest to attain goals set by its predecessors Veritas i Series adheres to four main design objectives and in doing so reaches a new level of excellence 1 To preserve the original recorded sound as closely as possible Musical Truth 2 To reduce distortion to its lowest possible measurement 3 To maintain wide and constant dispersion for superb stereo imaging and soundstage 4 To maintain a wide signal bandwidth even in the smallest of enclosures These goals are strictly adhered to in all stages of transducer crossover and enclosure design as well as in the prototyping electrical engineering and all listening tests The Veritas i Series has been designed from its conception to musically outperform anything in its price range The new technologies realized by the engineering group have dramatically reduced distortion New transducer and baffle designs have realized improvements in diffraction which vastly improves the stereo imaging of a speaker This new series embodies all that ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS has accomplished2. The Veritas speakers incorporate inserts into the speakers bottom to allow physically attaching the speaker to the 2 stand for enhanced safety Please follow the instructions in e sd this order d 1 Begin assembly of the stand one by one carefully following the directions included in the stands sie i packaging 2 Decide if you wish to use filler material in the stands before you complete the assembly process Filler will not only add weight to the stand but mass which helps provide a solid foundation for the speaker As well filler material helps eliminate resonances that can transfer to the floor and color the resulting sound from the speaker 3 Complete the assembly of both stands 4 Place the speaker on the stand 5 Using the hardware supplied with the stand attach the speaker to it by inserting the two Philips head bolts from the bottom of the stands top plate into the insert on the speakers bottom Hand tighten only 6 The front bolt goes through the front hole on the top plate inserted from the bottom Insert the bolt into the speaker the insert is situated in the middle of the speakers base The second bolt inserts into the semi circular rear foot on the back of the speaker See Figure 2A 7 Once both are in place tighten them both with a Philips screwdriver vi RK FIGURE 2A The speaker is now
3. Toronto Ontario Canada MIX 1G5 Tel 416 321 1800 4 Additional service centers can be found by checking the ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS website www energy speakers com or by calling either of the above numbers You Will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized ENERGY service center or to ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS If the product is returned for repair to ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS in Toronto or Buffalo the costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by ENERGY provided the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty The ENERGY Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of ENERGY products It does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind If the provisions in any advertisement packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail Warranty Outside of the United States and Canada Outside North America the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations Ask your local ENERGY dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country ENERGY the ENERGY logo Veritas and Musical Truth are trademarks of Audio Products International Corp Dolby Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing DTS is a trademark
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5. in our 20 years of loudspeaker design and manufacturing We hope you will enjoy your speakers for many years and that the setup and placement suggestions contained in this manual will serve to further enhance your listening pleasure If you have any problems with the set up of your speakers you can do one of the following 1 After reading and understanding this manual contact your retailer for assistance The ENERGY Veritas network of dealers has been trained to help our customers learn more about the products they have purchased and to assist in obtaining the ultimate in performance from them 2 Contact us via e mail by way of the ENERGY Website This way we can get back to you quickly with answers to your questions at your convenience www energy speakers com 3 Contact us by phone during regular business hours 8 30 5 00 EST at 416 321 1800 We truly believe your new ENERGY Veritas i series speakers will provide a lifetime of enjoyment and pleasurable listening experiences OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i Table of Contents Welcome to Musical Truth 3 Table of Contents 4 Break in Procedures 5 Set Up Basics 5 Advanced Set Up 5 Positioning the Front Speakers 5 Advanced Set Up 6 Placement of the Center Channel V2 0Ci 6 Placement of the Rear Channel V2 0Ri Speakers 6 Side Position 6 Rear Position 6 Corner Position 6 Proper Usage of the Veritas Stand 7 Connect
6. attached providing better stability better sound and of course great looks See Figure 2B FIGURE 2B OWNERS MANUAL Connection Instructions The Connections for the Veritas i Series speakers are quite similar to any standard speaker with bi wire bi amp options There are 4 Gold Plated Connectors on the rear of the speaker enclosure and although they look unique they are traditional in function TRADITIONAL CONNECTION METHOD 1 Using your choice of bare wire banana type jacks or spade lugs connect the speaker cable minding the positive and negative polarities to the lower set of connectors Ensure the terminals are tight 2 Repeat the procedure for the second speaker See Figure 3 NOTE Please ensure the positive and negative terminals on the speaker match the positive and negative terminals on the amplifier Reversing these will cause an abnormal sound and a total reduction of bass frequencies under normal listening conditions FIGURE 3 BI WIRE METHOD This method involves using 2 channels of amplification with multiple cables and connectors to access both sets of terminals on the Veritas Loudspeakers The benefit of bi wiring is to reduce noise and reduce the likelihood of grounding problems as you will have twice the thickness of cable between the amp and speakers as the traditional method would provide For more details on the benefits of bi wiring please discuss
7. e center channel carries dialogue information which should sound like it is emanating from the center of the TV If using a Rear Projection Television then above is probably your only choice If you have a front projection system than you have alternate choices of either stand mounting or placement on furniture etc When deciding on the center channel speaker placement it is important to place the speaker so that the edge of the speakers front is at the edge of the shelf or stand supporting it Unwanted diffraction would occur if the center channel is situated too far back into a cabinet or other surface with edges that could impede the dispersion of the speaker See Figure 1B PLACEMENT OF THE REAR CHANNEL V2 ORi SPEAKERS The Rear Channel V2 0Ri speakers are optimally placed on either the sides of your listening area or the rear walls The V2 0Ri has been designed with installation flexibility as its key goal The side firing mid fill transducers coupled with the front firing woofer and tweeter combine to produce various levels and effects depending on the speakers location and how the SoundField Management System is adjusted The following are suggestions of where you can place your V2 0Ri speakers See Figure 1B SIDE POSITION The optimal side placement for the V2 ORi would be beside the listening area a few feet behind the couch at a height approximately 2 3 of the wall height from the floor The SoundField Manage
8. ent room environments to compensate for different direct to reflected sound ratios The controls permit adjustment of the soundfield type and the relative level of the side firing drivers compared to the front drivers In a perfect world all of the 5 speakers in a home theater would be the same distance from the listener But when trying to implement a system into your room environment this isn t always possible The direct to reflected sound ratio is what allows the ear to judge distance and depth of the sound There are two controls on the Soundfield Management Control panel which is located behind the speaker grill on either the left or right side The speakers are mirror imaged See Figure 7 Soundfield Management Bi pole Corner Di pole 9 5 FIGURE 7 MODE SWITCH The first control is the 3 Position Mode Switch It allows you to customize the type of soundfield the speaker will produce Note Regardless of the switches position the two front drivers are always functioning 1 In the Corner Position one of the two side firing drivers are disengaged The side firing driver above the control panel is disengaged while the other side firing driver remains active 2 In the Bi pole position the two side firing drivers are engaged and are operating in phase with each other The resulting sound field is more expansive and with correct placement the sound will reflect o
9. ff of room boundaries to create a large and expansive sounding surround field 3 lIn the Di pole position the side drivers are active but are wired out of phase from each other The resulting sound field is even more expansive and can create an even larger effect than the bi pole mode LEVEL CONTROL The Level Control adjusts the relative output of the side firing drivers compared to the front drivers At the maximum setting they are approximately 1 dB lower in volume than the front drivers The minimum setting turns the side firing drivers completely off 10 OWNERS MANUAL HOW TO SET UP THE CONTROLS The following chart Diagram B will explain how to set up the controls on the Soundfield Management System But follow these instructions first 1 The first thing you must do is measure two distances First measure the distance between the listening position and one of the front speakers DI on Diagram AL then measure the distance between the listening position and the rear speakers D2 on Diagram AT Subtract the two measurements and the resulting number is the difference The bottom scale of the chart shows the difference in distance See Diagram A for assistance and Diagram B for the actual chart Note We do not recommend having the distance between the listener and the rear speakers to be greater than the front measurement 2 Locate the measured difference on the bottom scale of t
10. he graph Diagram B then follow the line up to where it intersects with the horizontal line and look to the left scale to see the level control setting recommendation The grayed section shows when the Switch should be in Bi Polar Mode and the rest of the chart shows the Di Polar Mode as the selected mode 3 Always experiment with the controls and adjust them to your liking the chart will give you a good starting point but each room is different and depending on the V2 0Ris location furniture placement and materials in the room adjustments may be necessary Level Control Setting Veritas i TV or Wall Unit Subwoofe Center Channel V2 0Ci Front Speakers Di V2 2i V2 3i V2 4i Listening Position Example only Rear Speakers V2 ORi DIAGRAM A tt att 3it 4ft 5ft Git Measured difference between front speaker to listener and rear speaker to listener DIAGRAM B v e ES o gt sjaueg WU D QISIDAJN OM suaduuing Jaqqny ssaduung Jaqqny uy ads sdaduing Jeqqny wy axids sdaduung Jaqqna SJOJE OS JUOJ Jans Z S9110S 399W SPUEJ LIUJ also P3JO0 OJ OML UM ejg SSOID YBIH ela M elg OH DEI M JUBA Auayd pela M Jelg OH DEIJ M Jaaua AU Dela M Jpeg DH DEI M JDDUDA AUS IDEI M DELIA DH DEI M JUBA Auayd saysiuly JOUIqeD lena Do Z1 Saige BASLI SAIGE BIL Zp SAIS6 5 9 0 salg9 ena Byte 7
11. ion Instructions 8 Traditional Connection Method 8 Bi Wire Method 8 Bi Amplification Method 8 Bi Amplification Wiring Instructions 8 Connecting the Veritas 2 0Ri Rear Channel Surround Speaker 9 Connection of V2 ORi 9 Bi Wiring and Bi Amplification 9 Adjusting the V2 0Ri Rear Channel speaker 10 Mode Switch 10 Level Control 10 How to Set Up the Controls 11 Specifications 12 Safety Concerns 13 Care of Finish 13 Spiked and Rubber Feet 13 Spike Installation Instructions 13 Limited Warranty Policy in the United States and Canada 14 Warranty Service 14 Warranty Outside of the United States and Canada 14 OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i Break in Procedures It is VITAL that your new Veritas i Series speakers be allowed to break In properly before you perform any precise set up procedures system adjustments and before you play them at higher volume levels The best method of performing the break in is to play a full range musical passage at a moderate level as long as possible Utilizing the repeat function on your CD or DVD player can assist greatly Optimum sound will not be achieved until approximately 100 hours of playing time After break in the volume level can be increased Do not play the speakers at higher levels until the break in process has been completed The transducers need to loosen up and until this occurs damage can result to the transducers Set Up Basics There are three basic steps in the successful in
12. ment System can be adjusted in many different ways Refer to the separate section for adjusting the SoundField Management System REAR POSITION The rear wall can also be used for placement of the rear V2 0Ri speakers The optimum placement would be on either side of the listening area but not in the corners of the room Experimentation with the SoundField Management System will yield many different results Refer to the separate section for adjusting the SoundField Management System CORNER POSITION If you are limited to a corner placement of the rear channel speakers we have designed a special SoundField Management mode for this purpose It will turn off the side firing mid fill driver above the control panel Please notice that the two rear channel speakers are mirror imaged of each other When mounting the speakers be sure to put the contro panel facing the corner This way the corner facing mid driver will not emanate sound The other mid driver which faces out into the room will produce sound FIGURE 1B I REAR OR CORNER POSITION I eje z Q E O LE 58 Zo ID RIGHT MAIN SUBWOOFER OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i Proper Usage of the Veritas Stand for the V2 2i Model The Veritas Stand has been purpose built not only to improve the looks of the Veritas bookshelf model V2 2i but also to place the speakers at the optimum height
13. n your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge or dust free cloth SPIKED AND RUBBER FEET The Veritas i Series V2 2i bookshelf loudspeakers include two rubber feet These are to be attached to the speaker in the front corners when used with other stands or if placed on a bookshelf or other stable surface The bumpers are self adhesive and will protect the speaker as well as the surface it sits on The rear of the speaker is supported by the single rest in the middle See Figure 8 RS a FIGURE 8 The V2 3i and V2 4i floor standing models however have four metal spikes included with five insert locations Use the spikes only on a carpeted surface as they can damage hardwood floors You have a choice of using three spikes two in the front one in the rear or four spikes one in each of the speakers corners See Figure 9 NOTE Use the four spike option if you are concerned about stability After installing the spikes and locating the speaker do not move the speaker by any type of dragging motion It can not only scratch the floor but the inserts in the base of the speaker could be damaged Always completely lift the speaker Up to relocate its position SPIKE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To insert the spikes place the speaker carefully on its side and insert the spikes into the desired locations Then turn the spike by hand to the right until it is fi
14. of Digital Theater Systems Inc ENERGY SPEAKER S YS TUE MS Energy Speaker Systems a Division of Audio Products International Corp 3641 McNicoll Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada MIX 1G5 416 321 1800 Fax 416 321 1500 www energy speakers com Printed in Canada 7Al ENV2
15. om set of terminals To remove the straps loosen the connectors pull the straps up and then towards you through the large hole Make you sure you put them in a safe place for future use 1 Using your choice of bare wire banana type jacks or spade lugs connect one speaker cable from the amplifier minding the positive and negative polarities to the top set of connectors Ensure the terminals are tight OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i 2 Next connect the second cable from the amplifiers other channel to the lower set of terminals again ensuring a tight connection 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second loudspeaker using the second amplifier See Figure 5 NOTE Notice the upper and lower terminals accept the wire from a different angle this is to simplify the connection process by making access easier and to improve cosmetics by allowing easier dressing of the cables FIGURE 5 Connecting the Veritas 2 0Ri Rear Channel Surround Speaker NOTE The four connectors on the V2 0Ri speaker differ slightly from the other models PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY Under normal circumstances you will never have the need to bi wire or bi amplify the rear channel speakers in a typical home theater system If you are unsure in the meantime you may choose to connect them using the Standard Connection Method described below Ask your authorized ENERGY Veritas dealer if there are an
16. ont speakers If the room s layout does not allow for this then the basic rule is to place the front and rear speakers in the room so that they form a square or rectangle around the listeners More details are found ahead Advanced Set Up POSITIONING THE FRONT SPEAKERS The placement of the front speakers in relation to the listener is absolutely critical The perfect set up would place the listener at the end of a triangle with the distance from speaker to listener being 1 5 times the width between the two speakers The minimum distance between the speakers is 6 8 feet any less and the stereo imaging will be quite poor The optimum room shape would be a rectangular room with the speakers along the short wall facing towards the other short wall Placement in corners and against a wall is not recommended Try to keep the speakers especially rear vented models a minimum of 2 feet from the back wall and corner placement is usually the worst of all possible places to put a speaker The ENERGY design philosophy of Wide and Constant Dispersion provides a wide image and clarity off axis from the speaker For best results utilize the side walls of the room to enhance the size and depth of the image See Figure 1A FIGURE 1A OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i Advanced Set Up PLACEMENT OF THE CENTER CHANNEL V2 0Ci The center channel needs to be placed either above or below the TV monitor but as close to the TV as possible Th
17. rmly seated The spikes can also be used as levelers in case the floor is not perfectly level See Figure 9 FIGURE 9 13 NOTES Veritas i 14 WARRANTY Limited Warranty Policy in the United States and Canada ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials The warranty is in effect for a period of 5 years from date of purchase from an authorized ENERGY dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment by accident misuse abuse neglect unauthorized product modification failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owners manual failure to perform routine maintenance damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller Warranty Service If you require service for your ENERGY speaker s at any time during the warranty period please contact 1 the dealer from whom you purchased the product s 2 ENERGY NATIONAL SERVICE 203 Eggert Road Buffalo N Y 14215 Tel 716 896 9801 3 ENERGY SPEAKER SYSTEMS a division of Audio Products International Corp 3641 McNicoll Avenue
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19. stallation of the system 1 Decide where you wish to place the speakers 2 Connect the speakers 3 Adjust the controls where necessary The most vital part of the set up procedure to realize the goal of getting the best sound your room and equipment has to offer is proper placement of the speakers Please wait until the speakers are fully broken in before experimenting with precise speaker placement There are a few do s and don t s with regards to speaker placement 1 With regards to the front speakers try not to place them too close or too far apart The 1 5 times the width rule applies and is required for good stereo imaging from the front speakers See the Advanced Set Up section for details 2 The center channel speaker needs to be centrally located so that the dialog appears to be coming from the center of the TV or Screen See the Advanced Set Up section for details 3 The rear channel Veritas 2 0Ri are quite flexible with regards to placement but still require care when choosing the placement Study your room carefully and decide whether the side walls are best or the rear walls The goal is to try to position the speaker system around you so that you are surrounded by the information from the different channels The choice of rear speaker placement depends greatly on the position of the listeners The ultimate goal is to have the rear speakers approximately the same distance from the listeners as the fr
20. this with your authorized ENERGY retailer Veritas i NOTE Before starting remove the gold straps which connect the top and bottom set of terminals To remove the straps loosen the connectors pull the straps up and then towards you through the large hole Make sure you put them in a safe place for future use 1 Using your choice of bare wire banana type jacks or spade lugs connect one speaker cable from the amplifier minding the positive and negative polarities to the top set of connectors Ensure the terminals are tight 2 Next connect the second cable from the amplifier same channel secondary connectors to the lower set of terminals on the Veritas speaker See Figure 4 NOTE Notice the upper and lower terminals accept the wire from a different angle this is to simplify the connection process by making access easier and to improve cosmetics by allowing easier dressing of the cables FIGURE 4 BI AMPLIFICATION METHOD This connection system involves the use of two separate amplifiers to power one set of speakers The idea is to have one stereo amplifier connected to one speaker and another identical amplifier powering the second speaker This is often referred to as Vertical Bi amplification It is the only method ENERGY recommends BI AMPLIFICATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Before starting remove the gold straps which connect the top and bott
21. y questions about your systems particular needs CONNECTION OF V2 0Ri 1 Please ensure the gold straps are in place between the upper and lower terminals before starting Using your choice of bare wire banana type jacks or spade lugs connect the speaker cable from the amplifier minding the positive and negative polarities to the lower set of connectors Ensure the terminals are tight 2 Repeat the procedure for the other rear channel speaker See Figure 6 e E LA FIGURE 6 BI WIRING AND BI AMPLIFICATION If you wish to bi wire or bi amplify the V2 0Ri Rear Channel speakers you may do so however the terminals on the back are slightly different from the terminals found on the other models The same four connectors are present the difference being the type of connector and the shape and type of gold strap used to connect the upper and lower set of terminals Refer to the Connection Instructions for Bi Wiring and Bi Amplification for details on how to wire in this manner NOTE To remove the straps from the V2 ORi loosen the gold terminals and pull the strap out to the right It should easily fall out of place Make sure you put them in a safe place for future use OWNERS MANUAL Veritas i Adjusting the V2 ORi Rear Channel speaker The exclusive and patented Soundfield Management System allows adjustment of the surround field in differ
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