User manual CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] 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. Foreign bodies and liquids - Avoid letting foreign materials or liquids enter the device. they could cause fire or electric shocks. [. . . ] 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 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. 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. Plastic bags - Keep them away from children to prevent any After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton contents. Remove the cutting template and the upper foam form, then the grills followed by the speakers. Keep the grilles away from the work area until you are ready to fit them. We suggest you to retain the packing for future use. Check the contents of Archipel 17ICP and 17ICD: 2 speakers with 1 round and 1 square grille each 1 alignment template Check the contents of Archipel 17ICPS: 1 speakers with 1 round grille and 1 square grille 1 alignment template rotation is possible in every direction within an 20° for the 17ICP and 30° for the 17ICD. Archipel 17ICPS: if necessary, rotates the group of 2 tweeters to optimize the stereophonic soundstage. Position the grille of your choice in front of the speaker. Check that there is no conflict with other installations (pipe work, air conditioning, powercabling etc. In existing construction, use a stud-finding tool to map the construction accurately and a pipe detector to scan the proposed installation position. avoid installing the speakers in the same cavity as flimsy ducting , which may be induced to rattle. The speakers are designed to operate satisfactorily in a wide range of cavity volumes, ideally above 15 litres (0. Placement near a wall/ceiling junction or in a corner is to be avoided as it may give rise to too much bass and a boomy quality to the sound. If possible, keep the speakers more than 0. The grille has a paintable white semi-matte finish, ready if necessary to be re-finished to match your own decor. To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resistance. To help you in choosing the correct cable gauge, follow diagram. [. . . ] 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. Use: in ceiling / in wall Ways: 2 Drivers: 1 x DOM24 pivoting tweeter - soft dome membrane 1 x 17T15 IC midrange-woofer - P2C diaphragm Cross-over point: 3, 500 Hz Frequency response: 48 Hz - 21, 500 Hz Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 87. Use: in ceiling / in wall Ways: 2 Drivers: 2 x DOM24 tweeter on a rotating base - soft dome membrane 1 x 17T15 IC midrange-woofer - P2C diaphragm Cross-over point: 3, 200 Hz Frequency response: 40 Hz - 19, 000 Hz Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 84 dB Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Minimum Impedance: 6. 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. [. . . ]