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Safety Instructions 1. General information • Please read and follow these safety instructions. • Keep them safe for future reference. • Observe all warnings on the speaker and in the manual. Please check the speaker for damage before use. The speaker must be in perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to personal injury. 2. Use only as directed • Connect the speaker(s) according to the instructions in the manual. • Many ELAC speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet.
4. Overload Extreme overload of the device due to very high volume may cause damage to individual components. Because of the possible danger, you should never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload conditions unattended. 5. Service DANGER! Do not open the cabinet because the components and conductors may carry current! Servicing to be carried out by qualified service personnel only.
Philosophy Thank you for purchasing this ELAC product. Since the time we started (1926), ELAC has always striven to achieve the very best. Your new ELAC speakers are built to the highest standards using high-quality components that are carefu lly constructed to deliver the best-in-class sound quality. They are developed by a passionate group of individuals whose soul purpose is to bring a new dimension of sound quality into your home.
Installing and Removing the Grills The mesh grills of your Debut speakers are designed to be removable if desired. To remove it, hold the top or bottom edges of the grill close to the mounting points and pull gently. To replace the grill, align the pegs on the speaker with the holes on the grill and press in gently.
Speaker Placement Achieve maximum performance and optimal sound quality from your ELAC Debut speakers with proper speaker placement and set-up. While not all rooms are the same, use the following guidelines to configure the speakers for your particular room. There are no "exact" rules or boundaries in setting up your speakers but the following suggestions will help optimize your desired results.
Stereo Setup • For the best results and the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle (fig. 2) is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position. This set up creates the optimum imaging performance. • If you find that your 85/86 or F5 left and right speakers are too far apart, angle (toe in) them towards the listening position to gain a more focused central image . LEFT SPEAKER ~- RIGHT SPEAKER ~~~ ~:~:::.;~~.:~~:.~ .. ..~ .
Surround Sound Setup Whether you use the 85/86 bookshelf or the F5 floorstanding speakers for a 5.1-channel surround set-up, avoid placing the surround speakers forward of your listening position. The surround speakers should be spread apart wider than the front speakers. In addition, elevate the speakers to the same height or slightly higher as the front speakers for the most enveloping sound field.
Center Speaker Setup The ELAC C5 center channel is designed to produce dialog sounds and should be positioned above or below (fig. 3) your television. Align it with the center of the television . As much as possible, try to keep the C5 close to the same level (height) as your front speakers for a more even sound stage.
SPECIFICATIONS 85 86 F5 C5 2-Way Bass Reflex 2-Way Bass Reflex 3 -Way Bass Reflex 2-Way Bass Reflex Frequency Response 46Hz-20000Hz 44Hz-20000Hz 42Hz- 20000hz 48Hz-20000Hz Nominal Impedance 60hms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 85db @ 2.83v/1m 87db @ 2.83v/1m 86db @ 2.83v/1m 87db @ 2.83v/1m 3000Hz Enclosure Type Sensitivity Crossover Frequency 3000Hz 3000Hz 100Hz/3000Hz 120 Watts 120 Watts 140 Watts 120 Watts Tweeter 1" Cloth Dome 1" Cloth Dome 1" Cloth Dome 1" Cloth Dome Woofer 5.
ELAC Americas LLC. North America Limited Liability Warranty Passive Speakers (No Built-in Amplifier) ELAC Americas LLC. warrants to the original purchaser that this product be free from defects and or workmanship for a period of 3 (Three) years from the original date of purchase. During this time period, repair or replacement of parts will be free of charge to the original owner (See below limitations). Shipping to and return from the repair center will be the responsibility of the original purchaser.
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