Morel ST-95 Speaker User Manual
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1. morel Owner s Manual Installation Instructions SoundSpot SoundStand ST 90 ST 95 SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub IS 9A RS 91A RS 10A SoundSub RS 91 P Contents Important Notes The SoundSpot Range SoundSpot EB SoundStand ST 90 ST 95 SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub IS 9A RS 91A RS 10A SoundSub RS 91 P Thank you for choosing Morel loudspeakers Your speakers have been handcrafted by Morel from the highest quality materials and components Utmost attention and care have been devoted to every detail of the design and construction to ensure your long lasting enjoyment of the product The more you play the better the sound The sound quality of all speakers improves after at least 48 hours of playing time This is needed as a breaking in and period for the moving parts of a new speaker The usage of quality cables and connectors can improve performance A good speaker cable connection requires ample surface area and contact area pressure We recommend that you consult your dealer for the most suitable cables to match your system and budget Speakers Placement Home Theater Stereo A B 9 X 2 The SoundSpot Home Theater Range Five SoundSpot SA 2 SoundSub IS 9A Four SoundSpot SA 2 SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub IS 9A Two SoundSpot SA 2 front Two SoundSpot 51 2 rear SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub2. Amplifier Connection Before making connections it is advisable to ensure that all AC power cords of the components you are interconnecting are unplugged from the wall outlets during the hookup process The back panel of the SoundSub subwoofer offers two pairs of inputs coloured red and black respectively Connect the subwoofer to both stereo channels using the top pair for one channel and the lower pair for the second channel Connect the red or right speaker output terminal of your amplifier to the top red terminal on your subwoofer and connect the black or right speaker output terminal on the amplifier to the top black terminal on the subwoofer Repeat the process for the left speaker connecting the red or left speaker output terminal of your amplifier to the lower red terminal on your subwoofer and the black or left speaker output terminal on the amplifier to the lower black terminal on the subwoofer Your subwoofer should now be connected in parallel to your front or stereo speakers STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS OUTPUT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER INPUT TERMINAL A second option although we do not recommend it is to connect the stereo speakers to the subwoofer instead of to the amplifier making sure to make consistent right and left channel connections Caring for Your SoundSub Subwoofers To assure long lasting enjoyment from your subwoofers we recommend that you follow a few guidelines which are
3. appropriate for every speaker system Do not increase the volume beyond the capabilities of your amplifier Setting the volume to levels that your amplifier cannot sustain will result in clipping that produces audible sound distortion and may damage the speakers Note that a weaker amplifier can potentially cause more damage to speakers than amplifiers with a high power rating If you intend to listen to music at high volume levels ensure that the output power of your amplifier is at least as high as the capacity of your speakers Morel Reserves the right to amend details of the specification without notice in line with technical developments All rights reserved to 2002 www morelhifi com
4. on a shelf or TV top fig D or fitted on the specially designed optional ST 90 or ST 95 floor stands see p 8 Mounting the SoundSpot Speakers Snap on the rubber footing The SoundSpot speakers are equipped with a pivoting base that turns 180 To change the orientation of the base to best conceal the base in the selected mounting option loosen the screw that locks the base position located under the base rotate the base a full 180 and firmly tighten the screw To mount your SoundSpot speaker on a ceiling or wall first choose the location of the speaker and mark the precise spot where you will drill a hole to line up with the hole in the speaker base Next drill a hole in the wall using a 1 4 bit and insert the plastic plug Attach the speaker using the fixing screw Cover the screw head with the plastic screw cover provided Finally adjust the speaker angle until the speaker is directed toward the listening area and lock it in place To mount your SoundSpot speakers on the floor stand see page 8 SoundSpot 01 90 5 Installation Instructions optional units ST 95 Carefully fasten the tapered tube to the base Make sure that the tube is perpendicular to the base Do not use mechanical tools or excessive force If you are unable to screw the tube completely into the base and eliminate the
5. this appliance to rain or moisture Service Please do not attempt to service the appliance beyond the steps described within the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician Thank you for choosing Morel s SoundSub Subwoofer The SoundSub RS 91A RS10A and IS 9A are active subwoofers IS 9A is built of two 9 woofers driven by a high quality amplifier that is AC 3 compatible Designed to augment the SoundSpot satellite speakers in the low bass frequency range the SoundSub will enhance any home theater system with a well controlled accurate bass Speaker Placement In designing the subwoofer we have made every effort to make it unobtrusive in the environment by its slim cabinet design Unlike surround or stereo speakers which must be placed to project directly to the listeners ears the subwoofer moves all the air in the room and can be placed wherever convenient The subwoofer can even be hidden behind the TV stand or next to any furniture Connecting The SoundSub 1 1 Main Power switch The new amplifier will have its main breaker switch at the bottom left corner next to the power cord inlet It consists of an ON OFF switch The main power switch has to be in the ON position in order for the unit to become operational 1 2 Auto power switch In the upper left there is a power switch If AUTO position is selected the sub will become operational as soon a
6. 0Hz the subwoofer will reproduce a wider frequency range When the crossover control is adjusted correctly the subwoofer together with the other speakers in your system reproduces the entire range of bass 5 LEVEL control The level control adjusts the sound level of your subwoofer Set to provide the required level of bass relative to the sound reproduced by the other speakers in the system The sound level reproduced by the subwoofer will change as you modify the volume control setting on your amplifier maintaining the relative level set by this control 6 BINDING POST terminals These are input terminals for connection to the high level outputs of an amplifier parallel to the front speaker connection Output terminals provide a filtered output to surround speakers See the Connection Guidelines for details 7 VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch Before operating adjust the position of the voltage selector switch to 115V or 230V according to the power supply in your country 8 AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the POWER switch Connection Guidelines Before making connections it is advisable to ensure that all AC power cords of the components you are interconnecting are unplugged from the wall outlets during the hookup process Connection Through the Line Level RCA Inputs Use this connection option if your amplifier has a low frequency exit LFE subwoofer output or pre amp outputs all AC3 o
7. IS 9A Four SoundSpot SI 2 SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub IS 9A Two SoundSpot Bl 2 front Two SoundSpot Bl 1 rear SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub RS91 A RS 10A Five SoundSpot 51 2 SoundSub RS 91A RS 10A Three SoundSpot 51 2 front 4 center Two SoundSpot Ll 1 rear SoundSub RS 91A RS 10A Two SoundSpot SA 2 front Two SoundSpot LI 1 rear SoundCenter C 5 SoundSub RS 91A RS 10A Five SoundSpot Ll 1 SoundSub RS 91A RS 10A Five SoundSpot BI SoundSub RS 91A RS 10A APPLAUSE SUPRA VITRA SPIRO EVIT STREAM METRO COMPA NOVA BEAT The SoundSpot Stereo Range Two SoundSpot SA 2 SoundSub RS 91P Two SoundSpot 51 2 SoundSub RS 91P VIVACE TRIO SoundSpot Thank you for choosing Morel s SoundSpot These award winning speakers are unique in design and construction offering extraordinary sound quality for both stereo and home theatre applications in an attractive design The SoundSpot speakers deliver a full and rich sound but their size limits their ability to reproduce low frequency bass notes which reguire massive air movement For a more full bodied dynamic sound across the entire freguency range we recommend that you include Morel s subwoofer in your system Speaker Placement The SoundSpot speakers offer many installation possibilities they can be wall mounted fig A or B hung from the ceiling fig C placed
8. gap between the two parts simply unscrew the tube and repeat the process with the tube positioned precisely perpendicular To protect delicate surfaces use the supplied rubber spikes and press them onto the stands in six different locations ST 90 Insert the tapered tube Next fasten the screw tight with into the cone in the base the supplied Allen wrench ST 90 ST 95 Slip the speaker cable through the hollow tube and out of the opening near the top of the tube under the bolt ST 95 Finally connect the speaker to the stand by removing the speaker base fig A and inserting the exposed joint into the stand tube fig B Secure the bolt fig C locking the speaker to the stand To complete the setup connect the speaker cable to the speaker s input terminals following the installation instructions in your speaker manual S Amplifier Connection Unplug the electrical connection of the amplifier before making any connections For each speaker connect the red or output terminal on your amplifier to the red input terminal on the speaker and connect the black or output terminal on the amplifier to the black input terminal on the speaker LARGE SMALL Speaker Amplifier Setting AC3 Dolby surround sound amplifiers have a speaker setting option for large or small speakers This setting option is made to protect small speakers by filtering low frequency signals which may
9. harm the speaker at high power out put The following setting is needed for your speakers Ll 1 Bl 1 set to small speaker option All other speakers can be set to large speaker option Stereo Models The SoundSpot SA 2 51 2 and Bl 2 stereo models are designed for direct connection to your amplifier and do not require a filtered output Regardless of your speaker setting or your amplifier s rated power capacity do not operate the speakers at full output levels highest volume as the high levels of distortion generated by amplifiers at full output may damage your speakers Caring for the SoundSpot Speakers To protect the speaker components avoid operating the speaker in extreme humidity or adverse temperature conditions SoundCenter Thank you for choosing Morel s SoundCenter C 5 This high performance center speaker is designed to provide a memorable home theater experience The center speaker plays a vital role in the home theater system reproducing most of the front channel information in a movie soundtrack Placed directly above or below the TV the center speaker creates the central soundstage positioning dialogue on the screen just like in a commercial theater Speaker Placement The SoundCenter C 5 speaker should be positioned as close to your TV screen as possible The speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent screen distortions Amplifier Connection Use an amplifier of at least 30 watts per chan
10. iltered output for satellite speakers The filtered output is clear of low frequency signals thus protecting the satellite speakers from overloading that may damage them Note that Morel s SoundSpot speakers do not reguire these exits and should be connected directly to your amplifier for optimal sound quality See page 8 for amplifier connection SoundSub RS 91 P Thank you for choosing Morel s SoundSub Subwoofer The SoundSub RS 91 P are passive subwoofers designed to complement your system in the low bass range reproducing frequencies below 200 Hz They are ideal for complementing a stereo system with small speakers or satellite speakers that are incapable of reproducing the low frequency notes due to their size The deep dynamic bass reproduced by the SoundSub subwoofers adds an important dimension to the listening experience elevating the level of realism and boosting the listener s emotional involvement Speaker Placement The optimal location for the SoundSub subwoofers is in front of the listener in between the two stereo speakers The SoundSub can also be placed to the side of the listener but caution is required as moving the subwoofer too far back may impair the stereo imaging and acoustical balance of the system For optimal performance we recommend you position the subwoofer so that it is at least 10 cm 4 from the wall behind it The speaker will sound better if not positioned in a corner
11. nel It is acceptable to use an amplifier with greater power output than the power handling capacity of your speakers Regardless of your amplifier s rated power capacity do not operate the speakers at full output levels highest volume as the high levels of distortion generated by amplifiers at full output may damage your speakers Unplug the electrical connection of the amplifier before making any connections Connect the red or centre speaker output terminal of your amplifier to the red input terminal on the speaker and connect the black or centre speaker output terminal on the amplifier to the black input terminal on the speaker Caring for the SoundCenter Speakers To protect the speaker s components avoid operating the speaker in extreme humidity or adverse temperature conditions Protect you speaker from exposure to water SoundSub IS 9A RS 91A RS10A 00 Safety Instructions Read The Instructions Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before using or connecting your SoundSub subwoofer Voltage Selector Switch Before operating adjust the position of the voltage selector switch to 115 or 230V according to the power supply in your country Output Level Before operating set the output level to minimum Power Switch Before plugging in the AC power cord set the power switch to off Water and Moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose
12. r Dolby Surround amplifiers have such an output Connect the two LFE or PRE OUT outputs for left and right channels to the two LINE IN inputs in your SoundSub using an RCA interconnect cable pair your amplifier has only a single subwoofer output then connect this output from your amplifier to just one of the LINE IN inputs in your SoundSub Connection Through the High Level BINDING POST Inputs Use this connection option if your amplifier does not have an LFE output this is the case for instance if you are using a Prologic or hi fi amplifier Using a speaker cable connect the red or right speaker output terminal of your amplifier to the R terminal on your subwoofer and connect the black or right speaker output terminal on the amplifier to the R terminal on the subwoofer Repeat the process for the left speaker connecting the red or left speaker output terminal of your amplifier to the L terminal on your subwoofer and the black or left speaker output terminal on the amplifier to the L terminal on the subwoofer Your subwoofer should now be connected in parallel to your front or stereo speakers Using the Line Level RCA Outputs The line level output terminals provide an output bypass from your subwoofer Use these outputs to connect another subwoofer in parallel to the SoundSub or for other purposes Using the High Level BINDING POST Outputs The high level output terminals offer a f
13. s the SoundSub will receive an audio signal It will be turned off several minutes after the audio signal is switched off At the ON position the SoundSub will become operational indefinitely or until the AUTO position is selected LINE IS 9A O PHASE CROSSOVER LEVEL 0 180 40 160 MIN HIGH LEVEL L gt O lt r L gt Oe L gt gt lt 6 Oe HIGH LEVEL OUT 230 115v UT LINE IN OUT 180 crossover LeveL O OO POWER 40 160 MIN MAX AUTO HIGH LEVEL OUT HIGH LEVEL IN DOOR O Om 1 28 eee aM g 2 RCA jacks The input terminals connect to the subwoofer line level outputs of an amplifier The output terminals provide an input bypass for connection to a second subwoofer or any other purpose 3 PHASE control The phase control allows phase adjusting of the subwoofer to match that of the other speakers in your home theater system With the system turned on turn the phase control first to one extreme then to the other and leave it in the position at which the bass level in your room sounds strongest and deepest 4 CROSSOVER control The crossover control determines the range of frequencies your subwoofer will reproduce When turned to 40Hz the subwoofer will only issue the lowest bass frequencies As you turn the knob towards 16
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