Magnat CINEMA Star 51 Home Cinema Speaker Package Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Magnat

Table of Contents

Magnat CINEMA Star 51 Home Cinema Speaker Package
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL
GENERAL NOTES ON CONNECTING YOUR MAGNAT SATELLITE SPEAKERS
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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Magnat CINEMA Star 51 Home Cinema Speaker Package

PRODUCT

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Please read through the instruction manual carefully before starting to use the device. This manual contains important information concerning operation and safety aspects. It is imperative you observe all of the information. Keep the manual in a safe location.

WARNING NOTICES

All of the warning symbols on the device, accessories and in the instruction manual itself must be adhered to.

EXPOSURE TO HEAT

Only operate the device and accessories in a temperature range from 10°C to 40°C. The device should not be positioned near heat sources (heaters, ovens, radiant heaters, naked flames, etc.).
When setting up close to an amplifier a minimum distance of 10 cm must be maintained.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the device. Pay attention to sufficient ventilation of the device. The device may not be covered, e.g. by drapes, or curtains. Maintain a distance of 20 cm to walls.

EFFECT OF MOISTURE

The device should not be exposed to dripping or splash water. Neither should it be used to support vases or other containers filled with liquid.
Do not expose the device to water or high levels of humidity. There is a danger of electric shock. In the event of contact with moisture or liquids remove the mains adapter immediately.

FOREIGN MATERIAL

Ensure that no foreign material enters through the device openings and into the interior. This could trigger short circuits and even result in electric shock and fire.

CLEANING

Please use a soft, dry cloth with no cleaning agents, sprays or chemical solvents, as these could damage the surfaces.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Please note the voltage levels on the information signs. The mains adapter for the device should only be operated with the voltage and frequency values specified on the signs.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION/PREVENTIVE MEASURES

If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period (e.g. when on holiday), it should be disconnected from the mains by removing the plug.
The device should also be disconnected from the mains in the event of a thunderstorm. Doing this will prevent damage caused by lightning and overvoltage.

MAINS CABLE

The mains cable must always be suitable for operation and it should only ever be laid out in a manner that prevents it from being trodden on. It should not be pinched by objects either, as this can damage the cable.

When using plugs and power strips it must be ensured that the cable is not kinked at the point where it emerges from the socket. Do not connect or remove the mains cable with damp hands. The mains plug is used as the disconnecting device. Disconnecting devices shall remain readily operable. Do not endanger the safety of plugs with reverse polarity protection or a ground connection. A plug with reverse polarity protection has 2 contacts with one wider contact. A plug with a ground connection has 2 contacts and a third contact that functions as a ground connection. The third contact is for your safety.If the supplied cable is not compatible with your socket, please ask an electrician to replace the unusable cable.

OVERLOAD

Sockets, power strips, and extension cables should not be overloaded. If an overload occurs, there is a risk of electric shock and fire.

SETTING UP

Please read the installation instructions.
The device should only be positioned or mounted on a solid surface and not on moving base frames, otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

DAMAGE THAT MUST BE RECTIFIED BY A SPECIALIST
If any of the following damage occurs, disconnect the device from the mains immediately and contact a specialist to conduct the repair work:

The device should not continue to be operated if there is visible damage to the mains cable. A damaged cable should not be repaired, but must be replaced.
Damage to the mains socket at the device.
If moisture or water has entered the device or foreign objects have fallen into the device.
If the device has fallen and the housing is damaged.
If the device does not work properly, even though all of the information in the instruction manual has been observed.

Only those subsequent alterations approved by the manufacturer may be conducted.
Only original spare parts should be used for repair.
After conducting any repairs the safety of device should be checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and safely.
Repairs must always be conducted by qualified specialists, as you might otherwise be exposed to dangerous high voltage levels or other hazards.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU all electrical and electronic appliances must be disposed of separately via local collection points. Please observe the local regulations and do not dispose of your old appliances with normal household waste.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Old batteries and rechargeable batteries are hazardous waste and do not belong in household waste. As such, they must be disposed of in accordance with current regulations. Please only dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries in a discharged state!

USE AS DIRECTED

This device is designed for indoor use only.

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 cable 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.

POSITIONING

The centre, front and rear loudspeakers are marked on the back. The satellite connected to the centre output should be positioned on top of or beneath your TV set. The front satellites are placed to the left and the right of the TV set, preferably at equal distance and at ear height. The satellites connected to the rear/surround outputs should be located to the left and right behind the listening position and slightly above ear height.
Placement of the subwoofer is generally not critical. It should, if possible, be located near the front satellites.

CONNECTION TO AN AV RECEIVER

The connection of the system to an AV receiver is shown in figure 1 (receiver without a subwoofer output), and figure 2 (receiver with low-level subwoofer output).
In the receiver set-up, the front, centre, and rear loudspeaker channels should be set to ‘small’. 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 3 shows the subwoofer’s controls:

Mains connection

The subwoofer is equipped with an integrated amplifier and needs to be connected to a mains outlet by means of the supplied mains cable.

Operating mode switch (6), operating state LED (7), power switch (2)

| Power switch ON| Power switch OFF
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Operating mode switch ON| Subwoofer is in permanent operation, the LED is green.

Favourable setting for the reproduction of programmes with long quiet passages (this prevents the subwoofer from switching off unintentionally).

| The subwoofer is switched off, LED is off.

This is the setting for when subwoofer isn’t used over long periods.

Operating mode AUTO| The automatic switching on/off is activated (recommended setting).
| The subwoofer switches on automatically when it receives a signal from the receiver, the LED turns green.|
| It automatically switches to standby after receiving no signals for some minutes, the LED turns red.|

Line inputs

For connecting to an AV receiver with low-level subwoofer output, see Fig. 2.

High-level inputs

For connection to the high-level (speaker) outputs of the receiver/amplifier, refer to Fig. 1.

Level control

This control is used to set the bass volume according to your preferences. Proceed as follows::

Set the bass control of your amplifier into its centre (linear) position.
Important: Set the level control to its left stop (lowest volume).
Now, playback some music and set the volume control of the amplifier to the desired level.
Set the subwoofer level control to the desired bass level.

Cross-over frequency control

Used to set the upper limit of the subwoofer operating range. The cross-over frequency should be set to 50 to 150 Hz when the system is used in combination with shelf loudspeakers or 50 to 100 Hz when used with stand loudspeakers.

Phase switch

In normal use the phase switch should be set to 0°. However, in rare cases, it may be advantageous to set the phase to 180° (e.g. if the subwoofer is far away from the front loudspeakers or in the event of unfavourable acoustics in the room). Generally speaking: the setting where the lower base tone area has a fuller sound is the correct one.

HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS

All Magnat loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls in the central position – i.e. with unaltered or “linear” amplifier output. Higher settings of the tone controls increase the amount of energy supplied to the loudspeakers. This may lead to speaker damage, at high volumes.

USE THE VOLUME CONTROL WITH CARE

If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your speakers extremely high volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn’t actually happen often but you should be aware that it is possible. Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can actually be more dangerous for your speakers at medium volumes. This sounds strange but the reason is quite simple: Weak amplifiers get overloaded much faster than powerful ones and this causes measurable and audible distortion, which is more dangerous for loudspeakers than anything else.
Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion! If you like listening to loud music make sure that your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers’ power-handling rating.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS|
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| Front / Rear| Centre
Configuration:| Two-way| Two-way
Power handling capacity RMS / Max.:| 50/100 watts| 60/120 watts
Impedance:| 4 – 8 ohm| 4 – 8 ohm
Frequency range:| 90 – 32 000 Hz| 80 – 32 000 Hz
Cross-over frequency:| 5000 Hz| 5000 Hz
Recommended amplifier power:| > 15 watts| > 15 watts
Efficiency (2.8 V/1 m):| 88 dB| 89 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD):| 90 x 110 x 110 mm| 210 x 90 x 110 mm
Weight:| 0.9 kg| 1.6 kg
| Subwoofer|
Configuration: