Dali IKON 1 User Manual

Dali IKON 1 User Manual

Dali ikon 1: user guide
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  • Page 1 ® IKON manual...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BACK PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated „dangerous voltage“...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Level adjustment ... 15 The listening room ... 17 Power and acoustic pressure ... 18 DALI - more than meets the eye ... 19 Tips and advice from DALI ... 20 Cleaning and maintenance ... 20 Technical specifi cations ... 21 ...
  • Page 4: Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries

    Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries Thank you for selecting DALI IKON loudspeakers. It is important to us that your new DALI loud- speakers are set up and connected optimally. For this reason, we recommend that you read this manual and follow its instructions.
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    7. 13 mm fork wrench, 1 pc. Figure 2. Tool kit for IKON 5, 6, 7 Tool kit for IKON 1, 2, V OKAL 2, O OKAL 1: Bumper, 4 pcs. Figure 3. Tool kit for IKON 1, 2, V OKAL 2, O OKAL...
  • Page 6 Using the screws (included), mount the feet in the threaded holes in the bottom of the speaker. Push the feet against the cabinet before tightening the screw. Place the loudspeaker upright on its spikes on the fl...
  • Page 7: Break-In

    Figure 5. DALI IKON bass driver Setup - wide dispersion DALI IKON is a prime exponent of one of the many virtues that have made DALI famous worldwide – Wide Dispersion. Wide Dispersion means that the area in front of the...
  • Page 8: Placement

    Placement Before setting up and connecting your new DALI IKON loudspeakers, you should fi nd the best pos- sible placement relative to your listening position. It is a good idea to follow these simple guide- lines: Avoid as far as possible any objects between the loudspeakers and the listening position.
  • Page 9: Placement Of Ikon Vokal

    Whether you position the center speaker above or below your TV, we recommend having the front of the speaker in line with the front of the TV. We recommend fi tting the enclosed rubber feet to ensure a stable, vibration-free setup.
  • Page 10: N Wall

    Wall-mounting the IKON 1 & IKON On Wall DALI IKON 1 There are several placement options for DALI IKON 1: on a stand, on a shelf, on a table-top or wall-mounting. For the best possible sound, we recommend pla- cement with the tweeter module at roughly the same height as your ears when you are seated in your favourite listening position.
  • Page 11: Connection

    If you are using DALI IKON in a surround system, follow the instructions included with your sur- round amplifi er. Make sure that the conductors are tightly gripped by the terminals with no loose wires that could cause a short circuit and damage the amplifi...
  • Page 12: Single Wiring - Ikon 1, O Nwall , Vokal 1

    Single wiring - IKON 1, On Wall, Vokal 1 For normal single wiring, connect loudspeaker cable as shown (Figure 15.). Figure 15. Single wiring Bi-wiring - IKON 2, 5, 6, 7, Vokal 2 The top terminal pair is internally connected to the crossover network’s high frequency section.
  • Page 13: Connection Of Dali Ikon Sub

    Connection to surround amplifi er with separate subwoofer output If you want to use DALI IKON S for reproduc- tion of the special subwoofer signal from a sur- round amplifi er with separate subwoofer output...
  • Page 14: Connection To A Stereo Pre-Amplifi Er

    Connection to a stereo pre-amplifi er If you want to use IKON S to supplement the PRE-AMPLIFIER bass reproduction of a stereo system, connect LINE OUTPUT the subwoofer "Line in, Left/Right" to a stereo signal on the pre-amplifi er with full frequency content.
  • Page 15: Level Adjustment

    Level adjustment When you have decided upon which method of connection you want and positioned the subwoofer, you can commence the exciting process of tuning the system. Please note that positioning the subwoofer will have a lot of infl uence on its contribution to the overall sound. If for example, the IKON S is positioned in a corner, the bass will be much heavier than if it is...
  • Page 16 Adjusting the crossover frequency (only when using ”LINE IN, Left/Right” inputs) Once the volume level is fi nalised, you can start on the equally important adjustment of the over- lap between the front loudspeakers and the IKON . To do so, adjust up and down using "Cros- sover"...
  • Page 17: The Listening Room

    Try hanging a soft textile surface behind the speaker, place a rug in front of it, or place a large plant to the side and experience the surprisingly large effect doing so will have on the quality and precision of the sound.
  • Page 18: Power And Acoustic Pressure

    So, DALI recommends that the tone controls generally be set to the neutral posi- tion, and you achieve your desired sound image through correct positioning of the speakers.
  • Page 19: Dali - More Than Meets The Eye

    DALI - more than meets the eye Your DALI loudspeakers incorporate a wide range of technical solutions based on many years of intensive research and experience. Most of it can’t be seen, but can be heard and enjoyed. These design principles...
  • Page 20: Tips And Advice From Dali

    Tips and advice from DALI DALI loudspeakers should never be angled in towards the listening position, unless the speak- ers are very far apart. Always turn off the amplifi er, before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Cleaning and maintenance Clean the cabinets with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinets are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in all-purpose cleaner and then well wrung out.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifi Cations

    Dimensions (HxWxD) [inches] 13.8 x 5.9 x 10.1 Function(s) Weight [kg/lb] 5.2/11.46 Finish Light Oak / Light Walnut DALI IKON loudspeakers are designed to repro- duce music as honestly as possible. Enjoy your new speakers! IKON 2 42-30,000 87.0 3,000/14,000 Bass refl...
  • Page 22 Frequency range +/- 3 dB [Hz] Sensitivity (2.83 V/1m) [dB] Nominal impedance [ ] Maximum SPL [dB] Crossover frequencies [Hz] Bass refl ex tuning frequency [Hz] Enclosure type Recommended placement Rec. amplifi er power [Watt] Amplifi er power [Watt] High frequency driver(s) Low frequency driver(s) Connection input(s) Dimensions (HxWxD) [cm]...

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