DALI OBERON 1 C – 7 C – ON-WALL C MANUAL
Contents 2 Introduction Introduction 2 1. OBERON C Overview 3 2. Unpacking 4 3. Positioning and Installation 6 3.1 OBERON 1 C & OBERON 7 C – Positioning 8 3.2 OBERON 7 C – Floor spikes or feet 9 3.3 OBERON ON-WALL C – Positioning 10 3.4 Using OBERON 1 C and ON-WALL C wall hanging features 11 4. Speaker Connecting and Configuring 13 5. Listening and Using 16 6. Fault Indication 18 7. Technical Specifications 19 Thank you for choosing DALI OBERON C speakers.
1. OBERON C Overview The OBERON C series comprises three active, wireless speaker models designed primarily for use in stereo audio systems: the OBERON 1 C, the OBERON 7 C and the OBERON ON-WALL C. The OBERON 1 C is a compact speaker intended for wall or stand-mounting. The OBERON 7 C is a floor-standing speaker. And the OBERON ON-WALL C is a low profile speaker designed specifically for wall-mounting.
2. Unpacking 1C 7C The contents of each DALI OBERON C pack is illustrated in Diagram 1. x2 Take care when unpacking your DALI OBERON C speakers. Be especially careful not to touch the bass driver cones or tweeter domes. x2 NOTE: x8 We suggest that you retain the OBERON C packaging for future use. However, if that is not possible, please dispose of it responsibly.
2. Unpacking DALI OBERON C speakers are supplied with grilles fitted. However, tweeter protection masks beneath the grilles must be removed before the speakers are used. To remove a mask, detach the speaker grille by pulling it gently away from the cabinet, lift the mask away, and replace the grille. This is illustrated in Diagram 2.
3. Positioning and Installation The location of speakers within a listening space will influence their performance, so it is worth spending some time considering where your OBERON C speakers are best positioned. Diagram 3 illustrate the positioning guidelines. DIAGRAM 3 OBERON 1 C OBERON 7 C 0 – 1.0 m ON-WALL C 0.3 – 1.5 m A A A > 0.75 m A > 0.75 m A A > 1.
3. Positioning and Installation Although OBERON C speakers need no wired signal connection, they require connection to a mains power supply. Use the cables supplied to connect the speaker rear panel mains sockets to mains power. The location of the mains sockets is illustrated in the rear panel Diagram 4.
3.1 OBERON 1 C & OBERON 7 C – Positioning OBERON 1 C speakers can be mounted on either speaker stands, shelves, wall brackets or furniture units. The speakers also incorporate keyhole slots on their rear panels that enable them to be hung directly on walls. Mounting your OBERON 1 C speakers on stands is likely to result in the best audio performance. However, great results can also be obtained with wall, shelf and furniture mounting.
3.2 OBERON 7 C – Floor spikes or feet The plinths fitted to the underside of OBERON 7 C speakers incorporate screw holes for the installation of the supplied floor spikes. We recommend that floor spikes are employed if the speakers are to be used on carpeted floors. If the speakers are to be installed on non-carpeted floors, the supplied self-adhesive rubber pads can be used in place of the floor spikes.
3.3 OBERON ON-WALL C – Positioning OBERON ON-WALL C speakers are designed specifically to be wallmounted in home environments where their low profile dimensions aid compatibility with interior design schemes. The speakers incorporate keyhole slots in their rear panels that enable them to be wall-hung using a single screw. Both portrait and landscape (using two mounting screws) orientation is possible. However, portrait orientation is likely to result in better performance.
3.4 Using OBERON 1 C and ON-WALL C wall hanging features The OBERON 1 C and ON-WALL C incorporate keyhole slots on their rear panels that enable them to be directly wall-mounted. Before you begin you must be confident that the wall and wall fittings you intend to use are easily able to support the weight of the speaker. If you are unsure of the suitability of the wall, or of your ability to securely insert a screw, you should seek advice.
3.4 Using OBERON 1 C and ON-WALL C wall hanging features OBERON ON-WALL C OBERON 1 C • Once the preferred speaker positions have been established, insert a mounting screw in the wall on the centre line of the speaker position, 30 mm (1.25 inches) below the speaker top panel. • Attach the supplied adhesive rubber feet to the rear corners of the speakers. Using the rubber feet reduces the possibility of the speakers vibrating against the wall.
4. Speaker Connecting and Configuring The OBERON C series is designed to be used with either the DALI SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT wireless streaming preamplifiers. NOTE: If you are installing either a DALI SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT at the same time as you are installing OBERON C speakers, we recommend that you have its user manual to hand. Once all the OBERON C speakers are installed in position and connected to mains power, switch them on using their rear panel mains power switch.
4. Speaker Connecting and Configuring Press the LINK & CONNECT button on the SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT A . It will indicate speaker connection mode as described in its user manual. • With the first speaker connected to the SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT and its channel assigned, move to the second speaker and repeat the process D E . • Now return to one of the OBERON C speakers in your system and press its rear panel LINK & CONNECT button B .
4. Speaker Connecting and Configuring DIAGRAM 6 L A HUB R L Press the LINK & CONNECT button on the SOUND HUB COMPACT/SOUND HUB. A HUB Press the LINK & CONNECT button on the LEFT speaker. 9V 1.3A B A HUB R Press the LINK & CONNECT button on the RIGHT speaker. L F HUB R Press the LINK & CONNECT button on the SOUND HUB COMPACT/SOUND HUB. 5-10 sec. 5-10 sec. 5-10 sec. L R Press the LINK & CONNECT button repeatedly to select the required channel.
5. Listening and Using Once your OBERON C speakers are installed and connected to your SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT, you can begin listening. Select an active input source on the SOUND HUB or SOUND HUB COMPACT and slowly increase the volume. Check that both speakers in the system are working and that the stereo image at the listening position is well focussed. It’s best to use some music that you know well.
5. Listening and Using Your OBERON C speakers are capable of reproducing music at volume levels well in excess of those usually required in typical domestic listening spaces. However, we understand that it is sometimes rewarding to turn up the volume and enjoy your music loud. On those occasions, please take your neighbours into account, and listen for any distortion that might indicate that your speakers are at risk of damage.
Service indicator 6. Fault Indication In the unlikely event of your OBERON C speakers failing to operate correctly, the fault indications and fixes described here may provide a solution. Further help is always available from DALI, your local retailer, or via the support pages of the DALI website. Wireless audio link error All seven speaker position indicators repeatedly blink twice. General hardware failure The rear panel service indicator alternates between red and amber.
7. Technical Specifications Frequency range (±3 dB) (Hz) Maximum SPL (dB) OBERON 7 C OBERON ON-WALL C 39 – 26,000 31 – 26,000 51 – 26,000 106 108 107 2350 2450 2700 Full active 24 Bit DSP Full active 24 Bit DSP Full active 24 Bit DSP High Frequency driver 1 × 29 mm soft dome tweeter 1 × 29 mm soft dome tweeter 1 × 29 mm soft dome tweeter Low frequency driver 1 × 5.25" 2 × 7" 1 × 5.
