Cabasse Alcyone 2 In-ceiling Speaker User Guide

Cabasse Alcyone 2 In-ceiling Speaker User Guide

On wall

OPTION

• Assembly of the Alcyone satellite on the optional stands
• In-ceiling mounting of the Alcyone 2 Satellite with the optional adaptor

SPECIFICATIONS

• Installation
• Way
• Drivers
• Cross-over point
• Frequency response
• Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m
• Nominal impedance
• Minimum impedance
• Power handling
• Peak power
• Magnetic shielded
• Dimensions (h x l x d)
• Weight
• Finish

SPEAKER

• Bookshelf / on
• wall/stand 1
• wide band 8T15
• cellulose pulp
• 160 – 18 000 Hz
• 87 dB
• 8 ohms
• 4.6 ohms
• 50 W
• 350 W
• yes

Subwoofer

• 1woofer 17S20 – 17 cm / 6.7 in c
• cellulose pulp
• 160 Hz
• 39 – 300 Hz
• active
• active
• active
• 100 W
• 300 W
• No
• 30 x 30 x 30 cm / 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 in
• 10 kg / 22 Ib
• black/white

Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.

Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.

With the Alcyone 2 SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a 5.1 audio video system based on the Spatially Coherent Source (SCS) principles coming from our high-end ARTIS range of speakers.

With these 2-way speakers combined with an Alcyone 2 active subwoofer, you can get a very high-quality system, in a 5.1 configuration (5 channels system).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of graphical symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Instructions – Carefully read through all the safety and operating instructions before switching on any device for the first time.

Keep these instructions in mind
They will be constantly referred to through this manual. Pay special care to warnings – All the warning labels on the product or warning notes in the user’s manual must be followed. Follow the instructions – Follow carefully all the installation and operation instructions. Cleaning – Always take off the power cord before cleaning the device. Do not use cleaning solvent, whether liquid or air spray. Using a soft damp cloth is recommended.

Accessories
To avoid incidents, only use accessories expressly recommended by Cabasse. Water and moisture – The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, such as humid basements, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or any other similar conditions. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

Portable cart warning

Installation on a piece of furniture and stands
Do not place this device on an unsteady surface, i.e. a stand, tripod, table, shelf, etc. It may fall and cause serious injury to a nearby child or adult.

Ventilation outlets

The device shall not be placed in a position that restrains the operation of its fans. Avoid installing the device on a bed, couch, blanket, or other similar surfaces that may prevent the appropriate airflow. Do not
install the device in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or other piece of furniture, that could prevent sufficient air from flowing freely

Power
The device shall only be connected to a source of power compliant with the one described in this manual or on relevant printed labels on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, please contact your reseller or the local power company. Power cords – The power cords must be laid out in such a way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, or bent under other devices. Also, pay special attention to the matching of the plugs and the connection of the cord to the device. Lightning – For better protection against lightning or if the device must remain unused for long stretches of time, unplug the power cord and antenna jack. This minimizes potential damages due to lightning or line surges. Overloads – Avoid overloading the power plugs, extension cords, or power relays. This could result in fire or electric shocks. Foreign bodies and liquids – Avoid letting foreign materials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or electric shocks. Never spill any liquid on the device.

Maintenance

Users must never attempt to maintain the device on their own, except for those maintenance operations described in this manual. Any task beyond regular user maintenance must be performed by qualified service operators. Troubleshooting – You must unplug your device from the power supply and have it checked by a qualified technician if: The power supply or the plug is damaged. Foreign bodies or liquid penetrated the device. The device was exposed to dripping or splashing. The device does not seem to work correctly under normal operating conditions. Only operate the controls described in this manual. Any other operation could damage the device and require an on-site visit of a qualified technician.

The device has fallen or its housing is damaged. The performances of the device are strongly altered. Spare parts – If spare parts are needed to repair the device, make sure that the technician follows the manufacturer’s recommendations or that the replacement parts feature the same specifications as the original ones. Non-compliant parts can result in multiple damages, including fire or electric shocks. Checks – After any servicing of the device, ask the technician to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device works safely. Exposure to high temperatures – The device should be kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters, amplifiers, or any other similar item likely to make the operating temperature rise excessively. Applicable for USA, Canada, or where approved for usage Caution! To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade plug to the wide slot, insert it fully

Unpacking
Open carton flaps; leave all one by one all the components. If the speakers or the subwoofer appear damaged, do not use them. Repack everything in the original packing and contact your authorized Cabasse dealer immediately. We suggest you retain the packing for future use.

CAUTION! Handle with care the 22 lb (10 kg) of the subwoofer. Use good lifting practice to avoid injury.

CAUTION! To avoid electric shock or fire hazards, do not expose speakers to rain or moisture.

CAUTION! To avoid the danger of suffocation keep plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.

Setting up

THE COMPONENTS OF YOUR SYSTEM 1 :
Alcyone 2 speakers, 5 sets for use on a bookshelf, 5 wall supports, and screws to fix the supports.  Santorini 17 active subwoofer, 1 CINCH cable, 5 loudspeaker cables ( 3 x 6 m / 20 ft – 2 x 12 m / 40 ft), 4 spikes for the subwoofer. The Alcyone 2 speaker can be placed on shelf 2, fixed on wall 3 or fixed on the optional stand 4.

POSITIONING 5
Alcyone 2 speakers have all the same technical features; they can be used on any channel. All the speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the image of your television set; they can thus be placed near any screen. No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between the speaker and the listener. Front left and right speakers must be directed towards the listening area and placed on either side of the screen with at least a distance of 7 ft and 16 ft (2 and 5 m) between the 2 speakers. The centre satellite should be placed as close as possible to the screen: on the top, below, or directly on your television set. Place the satellite at the vertical of the screen for perfect cohesion and precision between dialogues and pictures. Surround speakers should be placed against the side walls, at listening height or higher if possible and slightly behind the listening area. The Alcyone 2 subwoofer should be placed in the front listening area, with the 4 spikes on. If the floor is fragile (wood, marble…) use the 4 cups delivered with the spikes. To get the best result, it is always necessary to carry out tests according to the acoustics of the room. To prevent interference with the screen of your television set, place the subwoofer at least 2 ft (0.6m) of your television set.

Connect
CAUTION! Before making any connection turn off your AV amplifier and unplug it from the outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system.
CAUTION! It is imperative before any connection to respect the setting in phase by connecting the terminals +/red of the AV amplifier to the terminal +/red of the speakers. Proceed then in the same way for terminals -/black

Connect the LINE INPUT terminal of the subwoofer to the output SUBWOOFER/LFE of the AV amplifier using the CINCH cable. Check all the connections carried out on the speakers, the subwoofer and the amplifier. Ensure that each speaker is connected according to its position in the room. Check that all the speakers are well in phase (+/red in +/red and -/black – /black). Once this checking is made you can connect your amplifier and the subwoofer to the sector

CAUTION! To prevent the risks of electric shock take care to completely insert plugs of sector cords

Subwoofer adjusting 7
Take care of positioning the sector switch 110V/220V in the right position according to your country. The switch ON/OFF (located on the back) of the subwoofer has 2 positions:
AUTO: Automatic, the system is put automatically on ON or OFF according to the presence of a signal coming from the AV amplifier. Put the switch ON/OFF in the AUTO or ON position.

SUBWOOFER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 7

The adjustment of the volume will depend upon room positioning, type of amplifiers… With Alcyone 2 SYSTEM, the average position of the LEVEL potentiometer is on a “2 o’clock” position. For an optimum adjustment of the volume, we advise you to carry out it starting from a stereo source (CD). Then use the TEST TONE of your AV amplifier to adjust the level of channel SUBWOOFER/LFE.

SETTING YOUR AV AMPLIFIER
The table below shows the specific adjustments to be entered during the setup of the AV receiver: Speakers AV amplifier adjusting

• FRONT LEFT SMALL
• FRONT RIGHT SMALL
• CENTER SMALL
• SURROUND LEFT SMALL
• SURROUND RIGHT SMALL
• SUBWOOFER/LFE ON / 160 Hz

After having selected the «ON» option for the use of the subwoofer in the setup menu, select or enter 160 Hz as the upper cross-over frequency for the subwoofer.

WE MARK
Disposal of Wastes of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union) This symbol on the product, consisting of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will
help to preserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

SANTORINI 17 POWER REQUIREMENT

• Voltage : 110-120V/220-240V~ 60/50Hz
• Power consumption: 200W
• Standby power consumption : 0.5W @ 220-240VAC — 0.5W @ 110-120VAC
• Power consumption when off : 0.02W @ 220-240VAC — 0.02W @ 110-120VAC
• Useable temperature range: +5°C to +35°C
• Storage temperature : -5°C to +40°C
• Useable humidity range: 40% to 70%

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with your Alcyone 2 SYSTEM, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Cabasse dealer to arrange for service.

Problems Solutions
The system does not function at all

• Make sure the amplifier and the subwoofer are plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and that the subwoofer is turned ON or AUTO.
• Be sure that the right source is selected on the amplifier (video, CD, DVD, tuner…).
• Check the speaker connections.
• Turn the subwoofer on ON or AUTO.
• For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with the digital input of your amplifier.
• Not enough or too much bass
• Move the subwoofer closer to a wall or a corner to increase very low bass frequencies.
• Move it farther away from a wall or a corner to decrease very low bass frequencies.
• Adjust the LFE level control of your AV amplifier
• No surround sound Check that the adjustments of your AV amplifier are correct.

Cleaning the speakers

The cabinets of Alcyone 2 speakers may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. The grill assemblies on the speakers may be carefully vacuumed, if necessary. Please note that the drivers are located directly behind the grille cloth, and are easily damaged if reasonable care is not taken.

AFTER-SALE SERVICE
Cabasse retailers’ network is at your disposal to ensure the after-sale service of your material. To get the list of Cabasse retailers, contact us or consult our web site www.cabasse.com. Thanks to the above information, your Alcyone 2 SYSTEM is now nicely set up and we hope you will enjoy your speaker system for many years. We receive every day letters from customers expressing the ever-growing satisfaction and musical emotion they have been getting with our speakers over the years. These letters are our first motivation.

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