Cabasse iO3 Lifestyle HiFi Speaker Owner’s Manual

Cabasse iO3 Lifestyle HiFi Speaker

Product Specifications

• Product Name: iO3 lifestyle HiFi Speaker
• Amplifier Depth: 95 mm – 3.74″
• Power Supply: 115 / 230 V AC-50 / 60 Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 165W
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.49W @ 230VAC, 0.5W @ 115VAC

Wall Mounting of the iO3 Base
When wall mounting the iO3 base, always follow the upper drawing for setup. Do not use reversed base or ceiling mounting. Make sure to route the cable leading to the satellite through the upper exit between the gold-plated terminals.

iO3 Speaker Positions
The iO3 speaker can be positioned horizontally or vertically on its base.

In Ceiling Version of the iO3 Speaker
The in-ceiling version of the iO3 speaker is available.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wall mounting of the iO3 base

ATTENTION! : For wall mount always follow the first upper drawing regarding the set up of the base. The system is not designed for the here- under crossed-out layouts: reversed base and ceiling mounting.

On wall use requires to always squeeze the cable leading to the satellite in the device placed between the gold platted terminals. This cable must go through the upper exit as shown on the drawing.

POSITIONS DU SATELLITE iO3 SUR SOCLE iO3

speaker positions on its base

LA VERSION IN CEILING DU SATELLITE

iO3 The In Celling version of the iO3 speaker

O3 ET DU CAISSON DE GRAVES SANTORIN
25 iO3 speakers and Satorin 25 subwoofer positioning

Configuration 5.1 (Audio Video)

• 5 satellites iO3 + 1 caisson de graves Santorin 25

configuration (Audio Video)

• 5 iO3 speakers + 1 Santorin 25 subwoofer

Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.
Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of graphical symbols – The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- angle, 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 air flow. Do not install the device in a confined space, such as a book shelf 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 to the one described in this manual or on rel-evant 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, bent under oth-er 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 mate-rials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or elec-tric 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: n 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 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 followed the manufacturer’s recommendations or that the replacing 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 shouldbe kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters, amplifiers or any other similar item likely to make the operating temperature rise excessively.
• Plastic bags – Keep them away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Applicable for USA, Canada or where approved for usage

Caution ! To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, insert fully.

With the iO3 SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a Hi Fi / audio video system based on the Spatially Coherent System (SCS) principles coming from our high end ARTIS range of speakers.
With these 2-way very compact speakers combined with a Santorin 25 active subwoofer, you can get a very high quality system, either in a 2.1 configuration (standard stereo), in a 5.1 configuration (5 channels system), 6.1 or 7.1…

SET-UP
The components of your system:

• 2, 3 or 5 iO3 speakers
• 1 Santorin 25 active subwoofer

iO3 speaker on base
The wall mountable version of the iO3 speaker requires a single screw to be positioned on a wall 1. The base of this version is also designed for the iO3 speaker to be positioned on fur-niture like a bookshelf or a TV set.
The magnetic link between the sphere and its foot enables a very easy orientation towards the listening area 2. The foot is fitted with 3 cables outputs (in its centre and in both ends) and the bottom panel integrating the Cabasse logo can be turned 180°, so that you can choose the most elegant way for the cables.

Attention, the vent hole located at the back of the sphere should not be sealed by the base.

iO3 speaker stand version
The stand version is supplied with adjustable spikes for a per-fect stability even if the floor is not horizontal.

Power supply of Santorin 25

Attention!
Before connecting the active subwoofer to the mains, be assured that the 115-230V switch is set up according to the local voltage.

Attention
Do no connect the active subwoofer to the mains with the supplied power cable before having comple-ted all the other connections. After having selected the right voltage and connected the subwoofer to the mains, select either ON or AUTO position for the POWER switch. . With the switch on the STAND BY position, the unit will mute after a few minutes without input signal. The system turns on automatically when signal comes back.

iO3 SYSTEM positioning
Positioning of the speakers: if possible, try to match with the 3 drawing, with the Santorin 25 subwoofer in the front area facing the listening spot. Its position against a wall reinforces the extreme low register and limits the reflections between 80 and 200 Hz. However to obtain the best result, it is always necessary to carry out tests according to the acoustics of the room.

CONNECTIONS
It is imperative to respect the correct phasing when connecting:+ to + (red) and – to – (black). To connect the speaker cable to the terminals of the iO3 speaker, pull out the bottom plate from the base.

Configuration 5.1

• 5 iO3 speakers + 1 Santorin 25 subwoofer 5or
• 2 main speakers + 3 iO3 speakers + 1 Santorin 25 subwoofer 6
  Connect each speaker output of the 5.1 amplifier directly to the matching iO3 speaker (front right, front left, centre, etc.). Connect the subwoofer CINCH RCA output of the amplifier to one CINCH RCA LINE IN post of the subwoofer.

Then adjusts the set-up menu of your audio video amplifier:

For 5 iO3 speakers

For 3 iO3 speakers and 2 large bandwidth front speakers:

SANTORIN 25 SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS

•  CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
  In stereo configuration 4, position the potentiometer at 2.00 o’clock, equivalent to 125 Hz.

In 5.1 configuration, adjust the potentiometer on the 180 Hz position to avoid overlapping with the 125 Hz filter of the audio-video amplifier.

• LEVEL
  For both 2.1 and 5.1 configurations, adjust the LEVEL of the subwoofer with various tracks in stereo mode
  (CD). To adjust the level of the low frequency effect channel, do not modify the sound level of the Santorin 25 subwoofer but go into the set-up menu of your 5.1 audio video amplifier and adjust the SUBWOOFER/ LFE channel.

• PHASE
  If inverting the PHASE raises the bass level, keep this setting and adjust again the LEVEL.

WARRANTY

We thank you for registering the Cabasse warranty within 60 days after their date of purchase. You can either send us the enclosed warranty card fully completed or register on line at www.cabasse.com. In our web site you will also find information on the Cabasse manufacturer warranty.
Thanks to the above information, your system is now nicely set up and 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.

TECHNICAL DATA

Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality, Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the models presented in specification sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice.
Our web site www.cabasse.com will give you the specific adjustments we recommend for the use of our active subwoofers.

WEEE 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 of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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