AP123091 Gale Generic Owners Manual
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1. Be THES S RRR BB BES AL CBRE BE BEREICH CBRE we Si UE Gale2. AEREO ai A RUERD RCA 7 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 7 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Introduction These high performance Gale loudspeakers are designed to unlock the full potential of your system with all types of program material Used wisely they will give many years of trouble free enjoyment We recommend you retain the packaging for later transportation and keep a note of the serial numbers In the unlikely event that your loudspeakers should ever need repair this information will help ensure that you receive the appropriate advice and or replacement parts Ballast Boxes Some Gale models have ballast boxes in them for improved sound quality It is imperative that COMPLETELY DRY ballast or sand is used to fill the cavity If it contains any moisture then the cabinets are at risk of serious damage Attaching Feet to your Loudspeakers fig a If you have purchased floorstanders they will come with feet and spikes that will greatly improve stability and sound quality The spike attaches to the bottom of the foot with the aid of a threaded guide fig a There are eight pilot holes on the bottom of your loudspeakers The feet
3. Fragen Sie Ihren fachh ndler nach geeigneten Lausprecherstativen Wenn Sie Ihren Lautsprechen auf oder in ein Regal stellen m ssen sollten Sie hierf r geeignete Spikes von Ihrem Fachh ndler erwerben Hierdurch wird das klangbild stabiler und detailreicher Einspielphase Ihre neuen Lautsprecher ben tigen eine gewisse Einspielzeit Sie werden feststellen da die Lautsprecher sich in den ersten Stunden stark ver ndern Nach ca 50 Spielstunden klingt Ihr Lautsprecher so wie Sie viele Jahre Freude an ihm haben werden Wir empfehlen Ihnen die komplette Verpackung f r einen eventuellen Transport aufzubewahren Print Pantone Cool Grey IC 5 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 5 6 Italiano Installazione Veloce Congratulazioni per aver acquistato questi diffusori Gale Per ottenere prestazioni ottimali vi preghiamo di leggere queste informazioni Poi potrete sedervi rilassarvi e godervi la musica Collegamenti Veloci Prima di effettuare qualsiasi collegamento assicurarsichel amplificatore sia spento Collegare il terminalepositivodell amplificatore del canale sinistro colorato in rosso ocon il simbolo al terminale positivo dell altoparlante di sinistra Il terminale negativo dell amplificatore del canale sinistro nero o col simbolo dovr essere collegato con il terminale negativo delle casse Ripetere i collegamenti come sopra per la cassa di destra Ascolto Accendere amplificatore avendo l acc
4. excellent wholly satisfying sound However with each room varying in size dimension and layout it will be necessary to experiment with the placement of your loudspeakers in order to gain optimum performance A typical home cinema set up is shown below 0 ff 1 Front Left amp Right 2 Centre Channel 3 Surround 4 Subwoofer J Front Left and Right Loudspeakers These can be positioned using the same guidelines as detailed on the previous page They should be placed equidistant to the left and right of your screen far enough apart to ensure good stereo imaging If they are too far apart or too close to the corners of the room they will sound distracting and distant It may be desirable to experiment with the toe in of the units angling them towards the listening position to optimize the front speaker soundstage and imaging Surround Loudspeakers If you are using normal hi fi loudspeakers as your surrounds they should be situated roughly at listening height and facing into the listening position It is suggested that they are wall mounted or alternatively placed on suitable speaker stands Bipolar type surround speakers can be set up in much the same way as standard monopole types so try positioning around listening height and angle toward the listener Dipoles diffuse the sound in a slightly different way and therefore have different positioning requirements ideally they should be mounted to the side of t
5. height for stand mounting loudspeakers Floor standing models will get the tweeter up to the right height by their design The tweeter should be in your sight i L Ideally position the speakers in a triangular pattern with the listening position at the apex Beware if the speakers are placed too far apart in larger rooms this can create a hole in the middle effect If possible keep the speakers away from room corners and away from side walls The closer a speaker is to a wall the more bass it will reflect back at the listener twice as much again in a corner Close to wall positioning is recommended but the correct sound balance may be found by moving the speakers out into the room Angling the speaker cabinets inwards can help firm up the stereo image if the speakers are some distance apart Imagine lines drawn out from the speakers and angle them so the lines would cross a couple of feet in front of the listening position p J Using speakers too close to fabric soft furnishings or drapes can muffle the sound and degrade the stereo image Conversely placement too close to reflective surfaces may create a harsher balance EXPERIMENT REMEMBER IF IT SOUNDS RIGHT TO YOU IT IS RIGHT 10 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 10 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Positioning your Home Cinema Loudspeakers Properly placed your Gale home cinema loudspeakers will provide an
6. the connections if necessary Bi wiring sends the bass and treble frequencies down separate speaker cables resulting in a clearer more focussed sound To bi wire each speaker loosen the upper pair of terminals and allow the binding post links to disconnect fig d Use two runs of cable or specific bi wire cable between the amplifier and each pair of terminals FT 5 097 fig d If your amplifier is equipped with PRE OUT sockets then it is possible to bi amp your system using a further power amplifier Bi amping uses two amplifiers to drive the bass and treble units in the loudspeakers independently resulting in even greater clarity coupled with improved control and dynamics Inthis case connect as in fig e Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C 9 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 9 Positioning your Hi Fi Loudspeakers Loudspeakers are significantly affected by both location within a room and the surroundings It is only possible therefore to offer general advice Please use this as a basis for experimentation What sounds right to you is right Listen in particular for the depth and stability of stereo images and the precision of bass lines and seamless integration of the sound If your amplifier is fitted with tone controls bypass them or set them flat before adjusting the position of the speaker in the room Firstly follow the recommendations for stand
7. If not switch off and remake the connections Amplifier Matching High peak power handling of Gale loudspeakers allows responsible use with more powerful amplifiers Avoid over driving any amplifier Never make or break connections to an amplifier when the volume is turned up Stands Small loudspeakers should not be used on the floor but can if necessary be placed on shelves or tables Locating your speakers on rigid stands or in the case of floorstanders with floor spikes is essential to get a detailed sound with fast bass and accurate stereo imaging Positioning You should be able to see all your front speakers from your listening position Your listening position should be slightly further from each speaker than they are apart Symmetrical positioning and angling the cabinets in towards the listening position will help firm up stereo imaging Try adjusting the loudspeaker positions and angles to obtain the most satisfying sound and most convincing stereo image Remember there is no right or wrong if it sounds good then it is good Running In Your new loudspeaker system will require a total of approximately 10 hours of normal use to allow the components to settle into their working routine and reach their optimum performance Remember Always lower the volume before making any adjustments to the system Always switch off the amplifier before checking or making any changes to any connections in the system Never try to fi
8. MITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state to state or country to country Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C 13 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 13 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 14 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 15 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C i www gale co uk Made from recyclable material Part No AP12309 1 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 16 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C
9. Owners Manual AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 1 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Contents English Quick Setup calare 3 Francais Installation Rapide ss 4 Deutsch Aufbau anleitung sr 5 Italiano Installazione Veloce 1 11 11111111011111000000000 00000 tiri 6 7 Introduction srs 8 Connecting your Loudspeakers sr 9 Positioning your Hi Fi Loudspeakers 11x1111111111r0rr00rr0 rr siriani nari vani a nina nina 10 Positioning your Home Cinema Loudspeakers sess 11 Taking Care of your Loudspeakers 111x11111111r10r00000 00000 iiririn ariani i ii iii ni niia nia 12 Warranty Information er Een ernennen 13 2 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 2 Print Pantone Cool Grey IC English Quick Set up Congratulations on purchasing these Gale loudspeakers To ensure optimum performance please read the following information then sit back relax and enjoy Connections Switch off your amplifier whenever making connections Connect the positive terminal on the amplifier left channel marked or coloured red to the positive terminal on the left loudspeaker The negative terminal on the amplifier left channel marked or coloured black must be connected to the negative terminal on the left loudspeaker Repeat connections for the right channel Listening Switch on the amplifier with the volume turned down low Check that the bass and treble sounds come from both speakers
10. ais de la distorsion quipourrait causer des dommages irr m diables vos enceintes De tels dommages ne seraient pas couverts par notre garantie contre les vices de fabrication Ne modifiez pas vos branchements lorsque l amplificateur est sous tension Supports Les enceintes de taille modeste ne doivent pas tre pos es m me le sol mais peuvent se placer sur un rayonnage ou sur une table Pour obtenir un son d taill avec des basses dynamiques et une image st r o pr cise il peut tre n cessaire de placer les enceintes sur des pieds rigides ou avec des pointes de d couplage Positionnement En position d coute vous devez tre capable de voir les enceintes aucun obstacle Votre meilleur emplacement pour l coute se trouvera l g rement plus loin des enceintes que la distance qui les s pare l une de l autre Leur position sym trique l g rement orient e vers vous am liorera encore l image st r ophonique Essayez de r gler la position des enceintes pour l obtention du son le plus satisfaisant et une impression ster ophonique des plus convaincantes Mais sachez qu il n y a pas de r gle absolue seul le r sultatcompte Rodage Vos nouvelles enceintes auront besoin d un rodage d environ 10 heures d utilisation normale afin de permettre aux l ments internes de s adapter leurs fonctions et atteindre leurs performances maximales Nous vous recommandons de conserver l emballage complet pour un transport
11. are located and secured here with the wood screws supplied fig b Level as required RunningIn Your new loudspeaker system will require approximately 10 hours of normal use to allow the components to settle into their working routine and reach their optimum performance fig b 8 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 8 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Connecting your Loudspeakers Do not compromise the performance of your system by using inferior quality cables Gale recommends that high quality cables of 16 gauge or higher be used Your professional dealer will give you good advice Always unplug all A C powered components before making any loudspeaker or component connections This will avoid the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment If there are two pairs of terminals on the rear of your speakers then bi wiring is permitted if desired For standard non bi wire cable connection leave links in place and use either pair of terminals fig c fig c Observing polarity is of the utmost importance while connecting your loudspeakers Ensure that the red terminals on your amplifiers are connected to the red on the speakers and black on your amplifier to black on your speakers If your speakers are wired incorrectly they will be out of phase and sound hollow and indistinct with a weak bass Re check your connections for correct polarity and reverse
12. die Bezeichnung Kanal 1 oder CH1 benutzt werden Achten Sie bitte darauf da Sie den positiven Verst rkerausgang mit dem positiven Eingang des Lautsprechers verbinden Bei einer Verpolung erhalten Sie ein deutlich schlechteres Kangbild Die bilche Bezeichnungen an den Verst rken f r die positive Anschlu klemme sind pos oder die Anschlu klemme ist rot oder hat einen roten Ring F r den rechten Kanal sind die Bezeichnungen R oder right oder auch Kanal 2 bzw CH2 Geeignete Verst rker Ihr Gale Lautsprecher kann durch hohen Wirkungsgrad und hohe Impulsfestigkeit grunds tzlich an jedem HiFi_Verst rker betrieben werden Vermeiden Sie jedoch wie schon Eingangs erw hnt den Verst rker zu weit aufzudrehen und dadurch zu Ubersteuern Eine Zerst rung des Lautsprechers w hre die Folge Aufstellung Stellen Sie Ihre Lautsprecher so auf da Sie beide Lautsprecher von Iher H rposition aus sehen k nnen Ihre H rposition sollte etwas weiter von jedem Lautsprecher entfernt sein als diese auseinanderstehen Symmetrische Aufstellung und Anwinkelung in Richtung der H rposition kann das Stereobild verbessern Versuchen Sie Ihre Lautsprecher so zu positionieren da Sie eine optimale Klangb hne erhalten Es gibt hier kein richtig oder falsch Wenn es Ihen gef llt dann ist es auch gut Stative Kleinere Lautsprecher sollten nicht auf den Fu boden gestellt werden sie sind f r Regal oder Stativaufstellung konzipiert
13. futur ventuel Ne Pas Oublier Abaisser le volume avant tout r glage sur le syst me Eteindre l amplificateur avant de v rifier ou de faire un changement de connexions quelconque dans le syst me il faut jamais essayer de savoir quel point on peut pousser le syst me au niveau du volume Il faut jamais utiliser vos haut parleurs pour une autre utilisation que l coute domestique AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 4 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Deutsch Aufbauanleitung Vielen Dank daB sie sich f r einen Lautsprecher von Gale entschieden haben Um auch langfristig Freude an Ihren neuen Lautsprechern zu haben lesen Sie bitte diese kleine Anleitung sorgf ltig durch Achten Sie auf folgende Punkte Immer Die Lautst rke herunterdrehen und den Verst rker ausschalten wenn Sie Anderungen an Iher Anlage vornehmen m chten Niemals Versuchen herauszufinden wie laut Ihre Anlage spielen kann Gerade kleine Verst rker werden dabei sehr schnell bersteuert und zerst ren durch hochfrequente Verzerrungen den Lautsprecher Ihre Lautsprecher zu anderen Zwecken als dem H rvergn gen zu Hause zu benutzen Anschlu an den Verst rker Verbinden Sie den links von Ihrem H rplatz stehenden Lautsprecher mittels eines geeigneten Kabels mit den Lautsprecheranschl ssen f r den linken Kanal Ihres Verst rkers In der Regel ist dieser durch ein gro es L oder left gekennzeichnet An einigen Verst rkern kann auch
14. he listener and up to 15 degrees above listening height Centre Channel Loudspeakers Ideally your centre channel loudspeaker needs to be positioned directly above or below your screen facing the listening position Subwoofer The location of any dedicated subwoofer will greatly effect the quantity and also the quality of the low frequencies Please see dedicated subwoofer manual for detailed positioning information Final System Setup Once all wiring connections are complete and you have positioned your home cinema loudspeakers turn on your amplification system and run the relevant Level Calibration Sequence to establish the correct individual volume level for each speaker channel Finally play some test material and make final adjustments to the Active Sub Frequency Cut Off point that allows the best overall integration within the system sounding neither too boomy or overly thin After this step It may be necessary to run the Level calibration again to make final level checks EXPERIMENT REMEMBER IF IT SOUNDS RIGHT TO YOU IT IS RIGHT Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C 11 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 11 Taking Care of your Loudspeakers By far the most common cause of loudspeaker failure and one that Cabinet Care is understandably not covered by guarantee is damage to the voice Cabinets should be dusted and lightly polished as required Do coils caused by amplifier overload This is generally due t
15. llo frontale in modo da renderlo parallelo verso l ascoltatore migliorer ulteriormente l immagine stereofonica Provate a modificare le posizioni degli altoparlanti e le loro angolature per ottenure il suono pi soddisfacente e l immagine stereo pi convincente Difficilmente possibile realizzare la posizione ideale l importante che il suono risulti il pi possibile soddisfacente Funzionamento Il vostro sistema di altoparlanti richiede circa 10 ore di uso normale per permettre ai componenti di entrare in funzione e di raggiungere il massimo delle prestazioni Suggeriamo inoltre di provvedere a riporre gli imballi tenendoli per possibili impieghi futuri Ricordate Sempre Di abbassare il volume prima di fare qualsiasi cambiamento al sistema Di spegnere l amplificatore prima di controllare o di fare cambiamenti a qualsiasi collegamento nel sistema Mai Provare a mettere il voume al massimo Usare gli altoparlanti per scopi al di fuori dell uso domestico AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 6 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Gale RER EUR BEA BE
16. n equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warranty is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a Gale authorised dealer You may call Gale or your local country Gale distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Gale authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Gale or a Gale dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Gale warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER GALE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LI
17. nd out how loud your system will go Never use your loudspeakers for any purpose other than domestic listening For full installation instructions turn to page 8 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C 3 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 3 4 Francais Installation rapide Congratulation pour l achat d haut parleurs Gale Pour assurer une performance optimale veuillez lire les instructionssuivantes puis installez vous confortablement relaxez vous et apprciez Branchement Eteignez votre amplificateur avant de commencer les branchements Reliez la bornepositive marqu e ou de couleur rouge du canal gauche de l amplificateur la borne positive de l enceinte de gauche La borne n gative marqu e ou de couleur noire du canal gauche de l amplificateur sera reli e la borne n gative de l enceinte de gauche Faites de m me pour le canal de droite Ecoute Mettez l amplificateur sous tension volume a z ro Montez mod r ment le volume juste pour contr ler que aigu s et basses sortent de chaque enceinte Si ce n est pas le cas teignez l amplificateur et recommencez vos branchements Choix de l amplificateur La tr s haute tenue en puissance des enceintes Gale permet l utilisation raisonnable d amplificateurs m me tr s puissants Prenez toutefois garde que votre amplificateur en d passant sa puissance nominale maximale ou en utilisation pouss e pendant un temps anormalement prolong ne produise jam
18. o the not use solvent based cleaners as they may damage the cabinet common belief that if a speaker is rated at more than the surface Do not expose the cabinets to strong direct sunlight us output rating there is no chance of blowing that high temperatures high humidity or allow them to become wet speaker This is not the case A relatively small amplifier i e 20 watts can damage speakers like these by clipping the signal a symptom identified by lack of detail in music and distortion If this occurs TURN IT DOWN If you don t want to blow up your speakers but want louder sound please purchase a more powerful amplifier 12 AP12309 1 Gale 30 Series Owners Manual page 12 Print Pantone Cool Grey 9C Warranty Information Gale warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set forth below Gale will repair or replace at Gale s option this product or any defective parts in this product Warranty periods may vary from country to country If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact the Gale authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Gale product it can be returned by your dealer to Gale or an authorised Gale service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording a
19. ortezza che la manopola del volume sia nella posizione pi bassa Verificare che i suoni bassi ed acuti provengano da entrambe le casse acustiche In caso contrario spegnere prontamente l amplificatore e riverificare i collegamenti Accoppiamento con gli Amplificatori La serie Mordaunt Short permette impiego accurato anche con amplificatori con potenza notevolmente superiore a quella dell altoparlante Evitare comunque in ogni caso che sia l amplificatore ad arrivare al massimo della sua potenza in alcuni casi clipping alla sua uscita arriverebbe della corrente continua che potrebbe rovinare la bobina degli altoparlanti Non effettuare o cambiare i collegamenti con il volume dell amplificatore in funzione Piedistalli Le casse acustiche con dimensioni piccole non possono essere poste a pavimento bens appoggiate su mobili o mensole La presenza di fori nella parte inferiore dei piedistalli della serie Gale consente di fissare che abbinato all impiego di piedini appuntiti permette di scaricare a terra tutte le vibrazioni impure con il risultato di migliorare i dettagli del suono incrementare la velocit dei bass irealizzando un immagine stereo pi accurata Posizionamento Dalla posizione d ascolto indispensabile vedere le casse acustiche Le casse acustiche dovranno essere distanziate tra loro da 2 a 4 metri e dovranno formare nei limiti del possibile un triangolo equilatero con l ascoltatore Angolando poi il panne
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