Mercury 7 O WNE R’S M A N U A L
Mercury 7 CONTENTS WARRANTY 02 POSITIONING AND FINE-TUNING 06 INTRODUCTION 03 HOME THEATRE 5.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 06 AMPLIFIER CHOICE 03 THE SYSTEM 06 CABLE CHOICE 03 WARNING, STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS 07 UNPACKING 03 FRONT SPEAKERS 07 FITTING OF ACCESSORIES 04 CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKER 07 7.1, 7.2 & 7C SELF ADHESIVE FEET 04 REAR EFFECTS SPEAKERS 07 7.1, 7.2 & 7.4 FOAM PORT BUNG FITMENT 04 SUBWOOFER 07 7.
Thank you for selecting Tannoy loudspeakers developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers. They are the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over. Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers from the start. Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the production process ensures this level of excellence is maintained.
FITTING OF ACCESSORIES Check the following accessories are present in the carton, according to model: • 7.1: Foam port bung x 1, self-adhesive feet x 4 • 7.2: Foam port bung x 1, self-adhesive feet x 4 • 7.4: Foam port bung x 2, plinth sections x 2, plinth mounting screws x 4, carpet spikes x 4, locking nuts x 4, spike locating cups x 4 • 7C: Self-adhesive feet x 4 7.1, 7.
• The positive (plus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked + or coloured red) must be connected to the positive HF terminal on the left speaker. The left speaker is the one on the left as you look at the stereo pair from your listening position. • The negative (minus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked - or coloured black) must be connected to the negative HF terminal on the left speaker. Mercury 7 CONNECTION 7.1, 7.2 & 7C • Repeat this connection process for the right speaker.
Then proceed to connect the Left HF+ and Left HF- to the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker. • Repeat this process to connect the right hand loudspeaker to the amplifier right channel output, once again ensuring that polarity is correct throughout. • Switch the amplifier on with the volume control set at its lowest setting. Select a favourite source and slowly turn up the volume to a low level.
The powerful magnet system in Mercury 7 models will cause picture distortion with conventional CRT televisions and monitors, and should not be used in close proximity. There are no issues with plasma, LCD or LED televisions or monitors. FRONT SPEAKERS Mercury 7 WARNING, STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS The ultra-wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Mercury 7 loudspeakers will provide a stunning home cinema experience.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MERCURY 7.1 MERCURY 7.2 MERCURY 7.4 Recommended amplifier power (Watts RMS) 20 - 80 20 - 100 20 - 150 Continuous power handling (Watts RMS) 40 50 75 Peak power handling (Watts) 160 200 300 Sensitivity (2.83 Volts @ 1 m) 87 dB 89 dB 93 dB Nominal impedance (Ohms) 8 8 8 Frequency response (-6 dB) 53 Hz – 32 kHz 42 Hz – 32 kHz 32 Hz – 32 kHz PERFORMANCE DRIVE UNITS High frequency 28 mm (1.1”) Nitro-urethane damped 28 mm (1.
PERFORMANCE MERCURY 7C Recommended amplifier power (Watts RMS) 20 - 120 Continuous power handling (Watts RMS) 60 Peak power handling (Watts) 240 Sensitivity (2.83 Volts @ 1 m) 91 dB Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 Frequency response (-6 dB) 62 Hz – 32 kHz Mercury 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE UNITS High frequency 28 mm (1.
SET-UP DIAGRAMS Fig.1 7.4 Plinth Assembly Fig. 2 Connection 7.1, 7.2 and 7C TO RIGHT SPEAKER + L + R POWER AMPLIFIER Fig.3 Connection 7.
Fig.4 Connection 7.4 Bi-Wire Mode TO RIGHT SPEAKER HF- Mercury 7 SET-UP DIAGRAMS HF+ + L - + R - POWER AMPLIFIER LF- LF+ LINKS REMOVED Fig.5 Connection 7.
SET-UP DIAGRAMS Fig.6 Recommended Positioning - Stereo Pair Fig.
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