psb owner`s guide guide d`utilisation benutzeranleitung
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1. Highly damped low resonance UV resistant thick walled polypropylene enclosure Extensive internal enclosure ribbing Front Port with Rubber Port Plug Rubber Terminal Cover Gold plated 5 way Binding Posts All specifications are subject to change without notice PSB and PSB Speakers are trademarks of or used under license by PSB Speakers a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited 2010 PSB Speakers All rights reserved 10 PSB Speakers 633 Granite Court Pickering Ontario L1W 3K1 CANADA www psbspeakers com 888 772 0000 North America 905 831 6555 International Fax 905 837 6357 SPEAKERS2. year enjoyment from your speakers you should respect their limits They will produce space filling volume in average sized areas and handle peak momentary levels at those volumes without audible strain But avoid louder than life playback of music or movies Even the most robust speak ers can be damaged by excessive volume levels especially for long periods B When listening to music or movies at very loud volume you shouldn t turn up bass or treble to maximum or near maximum levels This sends tremendously increased disproportionate power into the speakers and may damage them Some loudness compensation Loudness controls which boost both bass and treble can also be troublesome at high volume They are intended only for low volume listening C Finally you should be aware that when amplifiers and receivers are pushed to their limits to produce excessive volume levels they are driven into clipping and can do severe damage especially to tweeters Often the damage is done by underpowered amplifiers which may reach their limits very soon When such units begin to clip the audio waveform they may gener ate high frequency spikes of tremendous power More tweeters have probably been destroyed by this phenomenon than any other If using your speakers at 7 I DI AH QO Z Lu high volume levels listen carefully for any sign of harsh garbled midrange and diminishing intelligibility and turn the volume down right a
3. PSB Universal Speakers Haut parleurs Universal Altavoces Universales Universal Lautsprecher OWNER S GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION GU A DEL PROPIETARIO BENUTZERANLEITUNG www psbspeakers com SPEAKERS Figure 1 d Aluminium Bracket e Plastic Wall Plate b Port Plug a Grille 5 c Knob Figure 2 h Rubber Terminal Cover L ao JJ Z L I 9 al Z T VI VII VII CONTENTS Speaker Placement Maximizing your Enjoyment Mounting The Speakers Aiming and Positioning the Speakers Weather Resistance Connecting the Speakers Painting Protecting your Investment Troubleshooting Specifications Thank you for your purchase Our speakers are designed to make high performance sound easy to bring into your life They have wide frequency and dynamic range natural tonal balance and precise spatial imaging needed to make music lifelike and enjoyable I SPEAKER PLACEMENT MAXIMIZING YOUR ENJOYMENT In most installations ideal speaker placement relative to the listening positions and sur rounding areas can be difficult to achieve However following as much as possible the guidelines listed below can greatly improve the final sonic effect lower the expense and simplify the installation Consider the desired and probable locations of listeners when deciding on speaker placements As much as possible listeners should have a clear line of sight hearing to all speakers in their l
4. h a steel cable is recommended 1 Remove the bracket assembly from the speaker by removing two plastic knobs c Figure 1 2 Hold the bracket assembly against the intended mounting surface ensuring that such location allows for full adjustment range of the speaker orientation without interfering with close by objects Using the plastic wall plate e Figure 1 of the bracket as your template mark screw hole locations 5 L u O Z LL ENGLISH 3 Attach the bracket assembly to the mounting surface with chosen fasteners 4 Attach the speaker to the mounted bracket assembly with 2 plastic knobs c Figure 1 AIMING THE SPEAKERS The speaker can be tilted up or down by loosening 2 set screws g Figure 1 located on one side of the wall plate e Figure 1 and sliding the speaker on the curved aluminium bracket to the desired position and tightening the set screws The speaker can be turned to the left or to the right side by loosening first both plastic knobs c Figure 1 and then tightening them again after the desired position is achieved WEATHER RESISTANCE Materials used in building PSB Indoor Outdoor speakers have been selected for their durability while providing excellent sonic performance in most indoor and outdoor applications Outdoors preference should be given to locations that provide some protection from weather and these are usually also better sonically Exposure of the speakers to high humidity i
5. ions 6 VI and produces thinner and less distinct sound with less bass vague vocal quality and no solid centre image To help ensure proper connection the two separate conducting wires in a standard two conductor speaker cable are coded in one way or another to be distinguishable from each other for example rib writing red i 9 O Z Lu PAINTING Before painting the grille has to be separated from the enclosure Starting at the baffle groove detail a paper clip can be used to gently pull along the edge of the grille until the grille comes out The back terminal rubber cover h Figure 2 aluminium bracket d Figure 1 and knobs c Figure 1 need to be removed as well Carefully mask the baffle terminals threaded inserts and logo on the grille Lightly sand the enclosure grille aluminium bracket wall plate and knobs Using a cloth moistened with mild detergent remove paint residue and any grease contamination Let dry For best results apply several light paint coats instead of one heavy coat This is especially important for the grille to prevent clogging of the perforations Application of primer prior to top coating is recommended For outdoor installations use exterior grade paint When painting is completely dry on all parts carefully insert the grille by applying mini mum pressure and working it slowly along its edge to prevent bending Vil PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT A For full year after
6. istening area Other important factors are Locating speakers equidistant to listeners Locating speakers slightly closer to each other than their distance from listeners Locating speakers symmetrically to each other and to the listeners Aiming speakers slightly above the listening area the speakers have been voiced to achieve enhanced coverage in open spaces 5 In horizontal installations locating the tweeters towards the outside of the listen ing area BWN Balance adjustments on the amplifier can compensate for some physical location differ ences between the left and right speaker Mounting locating a speaker in a corner near the ceiling or under the soffit and similar single or multiple boundary surfaces will increase the bass output Il MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS Select corrosion resistant fasteners eg made of stainless steel of sufficient quality and size appropriate for the surface to which the speakers will be mounted to ensure secure mounting with good safety margin It is your responsibility to ensure that the surfaces which you selected for attaching the speakers are structurally sound and strong enough to bear the weight of the speakers Consider using 10 12 5 0 or 5 5mm screws that are 2 5 to 3 65 to 75mm long for direct to wall stud attachment or specialty anchoring hardware for hollow wall or masonry installation Using the tether loop f Figure 1 for tethering the speaker to the mounting surface wit
7. l life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging points this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through re use recy cling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point IX SPECIFICATIONS nu Y O CS1000 Z LL FREQUENCY RANGE Response On Axis 0 3dB 45 23 000Hz On Axis 0 1 1 2dB 59 20 000Hz LF Cutoff 10dB 40Hz with open port SENSITIVITY Anechoic Chamber 86dB Typical Listening Room 88dB IMPEDANCE Nominal 8 Ohms Minimum 6 Ohms INPUT POWER Recommended 20 150 Watts Program 120 Watts ACOUSTIC DESIGN Tweeter 1 25mm Titanium Dome with Ferrofluid Neodymium Magnet Woofer 6 1 2 165mm Clay Ceramic filled injection moulded Polypropylene Cone Rubber Surround Crossover 2 200Hz LR4 Internal Volume 0 3 ft 8 5 liters Design Type Bass Reflex SIZE W x H x D Gross Dimensions including grille knobs and 9 1 4 x 12 1 4 x 11 3 4 bracket 235 x 310 x 296mm WEIGHT Net 10lb 4 5kg each Shipping 24lb 11kg each FINISH Black or White FEATURES Weatherproof Fully Flexible Bracket System with Two Axis Rotation
8. pecially important to turn down the volume right away if you have pushed a low powered amplifier or receiver past its comfortable limits Determine if the problem is caused by the electronics or the speakers and if it is the speakers which specific speaker Interchange the speaker wire connections on your amplifier or receiver between channels for example by connecting the left speaker to the right channel or vice versa If the problem shifts to the other speaker the problem is not in the speaker but in the electronics Another component or very often a cable or connection problem between components may be at fault If the problem stays in the same speaker 8 irrespective of the channel to which it s connected and after changing the con necting wire chances are the speaker itself probably needs service D See your dealer if you require service PSB dealers are equipped to handle almost all problems If you have moved since your purchase the nearest au thorized PSB dealer should be able to help you If the problem is not resolved please contact us providing the model name serial number date of purchase dealer name and a Tull description of the problem L Y JJ O Z LLI We appreciate your purchase and hope this owner s guide helps you enjoy the exceptional value that PSB speaker systems have to offer We wish you many years of enjoyable listen ing Notes on environmental protection At the end of its usefu
9. s not a problem although during extreme weather conditions the port should be closed with the supplied port plug b Figure 1 to prevent water entering the speakers To access the port the grille a Figure 1 needs to be removed with a paper clip by gently pulling along the grille s edge starting at the groove in the middle of the baffle With the port covers installed the bass output from the speakers will slightly decrease which can be compensated by a corner location For outdoor applications we recommend covering the terminals with the supplied rubber cover h Figure 2 CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Connect each speaker with a standard two wire cable to the signal source either directly or through a local volume control The speakers must be wired appropriately for the intended control The impedance loads of the speakers must be balanced with the capabilities of the amplifier In some mono only systems a single wire may be connect ing speakers in series entering from one speaker to another beginning and ending at the amplifier Wire size should increase with longer runs usually 16AWG 1 3mm dia stranded copper wire is minimal with 12 AWG 2 0mm dia being better for longer runs The ends of each wire need to be separated stripped twisted and inserted into cor rect terminal post Polarity needs to be maintained to ensure in phase connection for maximum bass and clarity Out of phase connection will result in frequency cancellat
10. way if you detect it NEVER TURN UP THE VOLUME ALL THE WAY TO SEE HOW LOUD YOUR SYSTEM WILL PLAY Recommended Power We recommend amplifiers and receivers rated from a range of 20 150 watts For playing at consistently space filling volume a minimum of 50 watts is usually a good idea As just indicated in the paragraph above be wary of driving low powered amplifiers to their limits We recommend a maximum of 80 120 watts for sustained program mate rial as for instance with organ pedal tones of long duration or minutes long subterranean special effects in movies Amplifiers with equal power rating may not play equally loud Those with higher dynamic power ratings better satisfy the power requirements Some have pro tective circuitry that curtails power available in demanding situations Cabinet Care If necessary wipe the cabinets carefully with a slightly dampened cloth Do not use solvents or any abrasive materials Grilles and Ports A lint brush does a good job of cleaning grilles The grilles can be taken off and vacuumed if you prefer If need be you can use a lint brush to clean ports Avoid touching speaker diaphragms Particularly pushing in the tweeter domes will permanently damage tweeters VII TROUBLESHOOTING A Lower the volume if a speaker begins to sound distorted or seems to be missing certain frequencies to check first if playing at somewhat lower volume seems to clear up the problem It can be es
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