User manual CASTLE COMPACT

[. . . ] Used as a Left or Right in a system the Compact Centre L. C. R. should be used vertically with the tweeters positioned on the inside on a loudspeaker stand or bookshelf close to a wall or wall mounted. [. . . ] The cabinets have pre-drilled pilot holes to suit this bracket and adapter. SNH 11/11/2003 G2 14g:Gra 1:2178:Clients:Web Sites Golive 6:Castle Web Site 10/03:Castle Temp:download_media:compact_instructions. docPage 3 of 12 If you choose to use another brand of bracket which requires different pilot holes to be drilled in the cabinet then these holes should be located as close to the predrilled pilot holes as possible to avoid damage to the internal parts of the speakers. Please also remember that if the screws used penetrate the rear of the cabinet that these holes will need to be filled before the speaker can be used without the screws fitted, as the holes will affect the sonic performance of the system. BTech BT5 Bracket BTech BT5 Adapter The Compact Dipole is supplied with mounting brackets in the carton. Connecting your speakers: Always ensure that your system is switched off before commencing this procedure. Always remember to connect the + output on the amplifier to the + input on the loudspeaker, normally both are coloured red. Then connect the ­ output on the amplifier to the ­ input of the loudspeaker, normally both are coloured black. If you are unsure how to wire up your new loudspeakers at this point please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the speakers for advice. Your dealer will also be able to advise you on the selection of speaker cable to suit your system. Selecting the right cable can make a significant sonic improvement. SNH 11/11/2003 G2 14g:Gra 1:2178:Clients:Web Sites Golive 6:Castle Web Site 10/03:Castle Temp:download_media:compact_instructions. docPage 4 of 12 The Castle Compact system will in most cases connected to a dedicated AV amplifier. This will have outputs for each element of the system whether this is a 5. 1, 6. 1 or a 7. 1 configuration. In the case of a 5. 1 AV amplifier there will be the following terminal on the back to connect the 4 satellites named Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left and Rear Right and 1 for the centre channel. Finally, there will be an RCA output socket to connect the Compact Cube to the amplifier. This basic arrangement is shown below in figure 1. Fig one needed Compact Dipole please note The Compact Dipoles loudspeakers are supplied in a carton containing two speakers that are handed and hence not identical. When mounting them on the wall please ensure that you mount them to follow the following diagram. No damage can be done to the loudspeakers or to your system if you do not mount them as shown but you will not appreciate the full performance of your system. [. . . ] Shown here with two Castle Cube subwoofers This would represent the top system for music reproduction but could be improved for movies at the expense of a small compromise for music reproduction. To replicate the movie theatre or cinema the surround effects need to be more enveloping than that offered by a conventional speaker at the rear. Compact Dipoles at the sides deliver a far more spread of sound than a conventional loudspeaker. The top-of-the-range system for movies would have four Compact Dipole as shown here. SNH 11/11/2003 G2 14g:Gra 1:2178:Clients:Web Sites Golive 6:Castle Web Site 10/03:Castle Temp:download_media:compact_instructions. docPage 10 of 12 Care and maintenance: Each Castle speaker is hand finished in a real wood veneer, which is then sealed with a lacquer. This means the speakers will require little in the way of maintenance, just an occasional dust with a slightly damp cloth to remove dust, always being very careful to avoid touching any of the drive units or terminal housings. [. . . ]