Cabasse EOLE 4 Speaker System Owner’s Manual

Cabasse EOLE 4 Speaker System

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: EOLE 4 Speaker System
• Brand: Cabasse
• Audio Configuration: 5.1 system
• Speaker Type: 2-way speakers
• Subwoofer: Active subwoofer included
• Technology: Spatially Coherent Source (SCS) principles

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Explanation of graphical symbols:

• The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts to the presence of dangerous voltage that may cause electric shock.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle signifies important operating instructions.

Instructions:

• Read all safety and operating instructions before using the device.
• Keep the instructions for future reference.
• Follow all warning labels and notes in the user manual.

Unpacking and Installation

1. Carefully unpack the speakers and accessories.
2. Follow the installation guidelines provided in the manual for optimal placement of the speakers.

Connecting the Speakers

1. Connect the satellites to the designated ports on the subwoofer.
2. Ensure all connections are secure and properly aligned.

Setting Up the System
Configure the speaker settings as follows:

• Subwoofer/LFE: ON
• Right/Left/Center/Surround: SMALL
• Subwoofer Crossover Frequency: 140 Hz

Cleaning the Speakers
Regularly clean the speakers using a soft, dry cloth to maintain their appearance and performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Issue: Not Enough or Excessive Bass Output
  Solution: Adjust the subwoofer settings to achieve the desired bass level. Experiment with different settings to find the optimal balance for your listening environment.

• Issue: No Surround Sound
  Solution: Check the satellite connections and ensure they are correctly plugged into the subwoofer. Verify that the surround sound settings are configured correctly on your audio source.

Overview

On-wall use requires always squeezing the cable leading to the satellite between the terminal’s plate and the side of the board. This cable must go through the upper exit as shown on the drawing.

ATTENTION!:
For wall mounts 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. 2 wall mount solutions:

• Either fix the bottom plate with 2 screws (2a), then swivel in the base (2b).
• Or use a single screw to mount both palet and base altogether (2b+2c). Check before wall mount that the head of the screw is flat enough neither to alter the magnetic link nor damage the paint of the satellite

The In Celling version of the Eole speaker

Assembling the caps:
the magnets on the cap and on the frame of the Eole must be facing each other. When using the square cap, check before tightening the screws of the doglegs that the magnets on the frame are aligned the way they should be to give the expected result when the cap is on.

5.1 SYSTEM

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

With the Eole 4 SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a 5.1 audio video system based on the Spatially Coherent Source (SCS) principles. With these 2-way speakers combined with an active subwoofer, you can get a very high quality system in a 5.1 configuration (5 channels system).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of graphical symbols
The lightning flash with the 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. They will be constantly referred to through this manual. Keep these instructions.
• 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.
• Easy access to mains plug – To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
• 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 periods, 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, and insert it fully. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

UNPACKING
Open carton flaps; leave 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 subwoofer. Use good lif-ting 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 the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.

SETTING UP

THE COMPONENTS OF YOUR SYSTEM 1:

• 5 Eole 4 speakers with magnetic cups for use on the bookshelf and the wall.
  • This version with the cup is not designed for ceiling mounting.
• 1 active subwoofer Lipari 21, 1 CINCH cable, 5 loudspeaker cables (1 x 2 m, 2 x 3.5 m, 2 x 10 m).

The Eole 4 speaker can be placed on a shelf (1a), fixed on a wall (1b), or fixed on a stand (3) available separately. An in-ceiling version is also available, as well as a kit for in-ceiling use.

POSITIONING 5:

• Eole 4 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 toward 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 center 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 subwoofer should be placed in the front listening area. 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.

CONNECTIONS OF THE SATELLITES

Turn the bottom plate anticlockwise to separate it from the base. The speaker wire connecting the spherical loudspeaker to its base should use the gate on the thick side of the base for use on a bookshelf (1a), and the thin one when used on the wall (1b). For bookshelf use, the loudspeaker cable between the terminals of the base and the loudspeaker outputs of the amplifier should go out of the base from the thicker side.
When the Eole 4 satellite is mounted on the wall, both options can be used. Have the speaker cable go through the mounting plate when the speaker wire is hidden in the wall (2a). Respect the setting in phase by connecting both pairs of cable to the binding post of the bottom plate.

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.
• 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.

CONNECTIONS OF THE SYSTEM

CONNECTIONS OF THE SYSTEM 5

• Connect of the LINE IN inputs 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 in – /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 mains cords.

SUBWOOFER ADJUSTING

SUBWOOFER ADJUSTING 6:
Connect the subwoofer to the mains and switch the power button to «ON».

• CROSSOVER: adjust the potentiometer to 140 Hz (Eole 4 position)
• VOLUME: the adjustment of the volume will depend upon room positioning, type of amplifiers… With Eole 4 SYSTEM the average position is on a “11 AM” 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.
• PHASE: usually it is necessary to position the potentiometer on 0°, however, 2 positions can be used at 0° and 180 °.
  • adjust the potentiometer to 0° when the subwoofer and the front speakers are positioned at the same distance from the listening area.
  • adjust the potentiometer to 180° when the subwoofer is positioned 5 ft (1.5m) ahead or behind the front speakers.

SETTING YOUR AV AMPLIFIER

SETTING YOUR AV AMPLIFIER 8
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/140 Hz

After having selected the «ON» option for the use of the subwoofer in the setup menu, select or enter 140 Hz as the upper cross-over frequency for the subwoofer.

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.

SUBWOOFER POWER REQUIREMENT

• Voltage: 100-240V~ 60/50Hz
• Rated power consumption: 150W
• Standby power consumption: 0.4W @ 100-240VAC
• Power consumption when off 0W @ 100-240VAC
• 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 Eole 4 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.

CLEANING THE SPEAKERS

The cabinets of Eole 4 speakers may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow li- quids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

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 re-tailers, contact us or consult our web site www.cabasse.com.

Thanks to the above information, your Eole 4 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS| EOLE 4 SATELLITE SPEAKER| LIPARI 21 SUBWOOFER
---|---|---
Installation| Bookshelf / on wall/stand / in ceiling| active subwoofer
Way| 2| 2
Drivers| Tweeter: 29mm soft dome| woofer 21 cm / 8 in cellulose pulp
 | medium-bass: 10cm P2C|
Cross-over point| 4,000 Hz| 45 – 200 Hz
Frequency response| 150 – 22 000 Hz| 33-160 Hz
Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m| 90 dB| active
Nominal impedance| 8 ohms| active
Minimum impedance| 4 ohms| active
Power handling| 70 W| 200 W
Peak power| 490 W| 400 W
Magnetic shielded| yes| no
Dimensions (h w l x d)| Ø 13 cm/5.1 in| 39 x 39 x 15 cm
Weight| 1.4 kg/3.1 lbs| 9 kg/19.8 lbs
Finish| black/white| black/white

Because of technical improvements already underway 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
    apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

16. WARNING: The appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a bookcase or similar unit, and remain in a ventilation condition at an open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 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 the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Cabasse SAS – 210, rue René Descartes – BP 10 – 29280 Plouzané Tel +33 (0)2 98 05 88 88 – Fax +33 (0)2 98 05 88 99 www.cabasse.com.

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