Owner`s manual

• Do not use any cleaning agents or chemical solvents when cleaning, as these could damage the

surface of the device.

• Repairs must always be conducted by qualified specialists, as you might otherwise be exposed to

dangerous high voltage levels or other hazards.

GENERAL NOTES ON CONNECTING YOUR MAGNAT SATELLITE SPEAKERS

The connectors are located at the rear of the satellite speakers. They are equipped with a clamping

mechanism for cables cross-sections of up to 1 mm². To connect the satellites, please use normally

available 2 x 0.75 mm² – 2 x 1 mm² loudspeaker cables. The cables are to be cut to the required length,

the ends stripped and the end of the wires twisted to make it easier to connect them to the terminals.

Always turn off the amplifier or receiver before connecting or disconnecting loudspeaker cables. For good

sound the cables must be connected so that the speakers are “in phase”. This means that the black

negative terminals on the speakers (-) must be connected to the negative (-) terminals on the amplifier,

the positive (+) speaker terminals to the positive (+) amplifier terminals.

Before switching on the system double-check all your connections and make sure that the terminal screws

are tight and that there are no short circuits caused by stray wire filaments – this could cause serious

damage to your amplifier!

Fig. 1 shows you use of the supplied support.

POSITIONING

In the ideal configuration the speakers and the listening position should form an equilateral triangle. When

the left and right speakers are the same distance from the listening position their sound arrives at the

same time, resulting in a harmonious, natural music reproduction. (Fig. 2)

There should be a clear line of sight between the loudspeakers and the listening position. Any sound-

absorbing or reflecting obstacles in the path will distort the sound.

Placement of the subwoofer is generally not critical. It should, if possible, be located near the front

satellites.

CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER

Connection of the system to an audio receiver/amplifier is shown in figure 3 (receiver/amplifier without a

subwoofer output), figure 4 (receiver/amplifier with low-level subwoofer output).

Note: In the receiver set-up, the front loudspeaker channels should be set to ‘small’ if possible. Some

receivers also provide the option of setting the cross-over frequency between the subwoofer and satellites.

If this is the case, please set this frequency to 150 Hz or the frequency that comes closest to 150 Hz.

Please consult the user manual supplied with your receiver.

THE ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

Figure 5 shows the subwoofer’s controls:

Mains connection (1)

The subwoofer is equipped with an integrated amplifier and needs to be connected to a mains outlet by

means of the supplied mains cable.

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