User manual TAG MCLAREN AUDIO CALLIOPE CENTRE

[. . . ] For years, knowing the technical capabilities of TAG McLaren, I have nurtured the ambition to push sound reproduction to the absolute limit; that's why we formed TAG McLaren Audio. At the core of our development team are highly experienced engineers whose heritage of award-winning hi-fi and worldbeating electronic control systems is envied by many and equalled by few. In addition to our experience in the world of hi-fi we are able to utilise our expertise in mechanical engineering, composite material technology, multi-layer printed circuit boards, fast digital signal processing, electronic noise suppression, radio frequency technology and software design to name but a few. All these skills are sharpened to compete in the toughest of all technical sports: Formula One motor racing. We directly apply them to enhance our high-end audio products. For example, composite and aluminium material technology is used to make resonance - free loudspeaker cabinets, suspension technology decouples electronics from the sound field and digital signal processing makes better home cinema products. The list is almost endless. [. . . ] In addition, it has been found that even with the finest top grade power amplifiers, single input terminals improved perceived dynamics and musical expression. The results of this research have been applied to the Calliope Centre Channel loudspeaker. 07 getting started connecting loudspeakers We know you are keen to get your Calliope Centre Channel loudspeaker working. This section will have you listening to your favourite movie as quickly as possible. packaging Your Calliope Centre Channel loudspeaker has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you have the storage space, please retain all the original packaging. This will allow you to transport the loudspeaker safely in the future. Make sure that all the components of your audio system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections. loudspeaker connection Use high-quality loudspeaker cable. For best sound quality, we recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated in 8 mm spade terminals. Connect the red (positive) terminal of the Centre Channel to the positive output terminal of your amplifier. Unscrew the terminal enough to fit the spade into it and then tighten the terminal. If you are unable to fully tighten the terminal, try pushing the spade connector in a clockwise (tightening) direction. Then connect the black (negative) terminal of your Centre Channel to the negative output terminal of your amplifier. before you start grille removal The Calliope grille geometry has been carefully designed such that it has only a very small effect on the acoustic response, so the penalty for leaving the grilles in place is slight. However, if you want to realise the best performance from your Calliope Centre Channel you might want to remove the grille. To do so, gently prize the side edges of the grille out of the enclosure relief channel, starting at one end. 08 09 installation installation the best location The Calliope Centre Channel loudspeaker has been designed to be placed horizontally on top of or below a cinema screen. Its voicing (the way it sounds) has been carefully optimised for these positions. If your TV's enclosure is rigid enough, place the Centre Channel on top of the TV, otherwise below it. The Centre Channel can be fine tuned by angling it on its plinth to direct the output at the audience. home cinema set-up considerations The Calliope loudspeaker range allows you to build a very high quality home cinema system. For a start-up system we recommend using four Calliope Bookshelf loudspeakers on their dedicated stands (front left and right, rear left and right) and the Centre Channel. For increased impact add the Calliope Bass Modules to the front left and right. [. . . ] If your Calliope Centre Channel loudspeaker is still under guarantee, please refer to the guarantee card which gives you details on how to claim against the guarantee. Please package your Calliope Centre Channel carefully when transporting or shipping. If you do not have the correct packaging at this time, please contact your retailer for assistance. 12 13 technical data technical data configuration 2-way, 4th order reflex loaded system in D'Apollito configuration, magnetically shielded damped 2nd order (electrical) low pass to bass/midrange damped 3rd order (electrical) high pass tweeter 3 kHz crossover frequency, avoiding off-axis comb-filtering effects -10 dB @ 30 Hz (-3dB @ 45 Hz) dimensions weight 200 x 395 x 325 mm (H x W x D) approx 15 kg crossover We reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice. Specification may vary for different countries low frequency extension (in-room) response uniformity (anechoic) sensitivity impedance distortion power amplifier requirement maximum S. P. L. [. . . ]