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To recreate sound experiences in your home that will carry you away, making you forget time and place... It is important to us that your new DALI speakers be set up and con- nected optimally. This manual contains our recommendations for setup, connection and maintenance.
Noble, Agile, Ambient, Vocal and Forte subwoofer. Unpacking The floor-standing DALI Piano speakers come with 4 cones to be mounted under the base. It is vital that these cones be positioned correctly to ensure the stability of the speakers. Please use the accompanying template, which can be found at one end of the packaging, for mounting the 4 self- adhesive cones.
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English Running-in Like any other mechanical system, a speaker needs to be "run in", so you can look forward to a gradual improvement in sound quality over the ini- tial period. Unlike other mechanical systems, a DALI speaker does not wear out - in fact, regular use will extend its lifetime.
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(Fig. 2) Fig. 3. Surround connection Using inferior cables for your new DALI speakers is just the same as putting cheap tyres on a thoroughbred racing car. Using cables from DALI, which have been specially designed, will ensure a perfect sound experience every time.
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Piano Forte is operated by the speaker signal from your amplifier/surround sound receiver. Connect the front speakers to the speaker output terminals on Piano Forte Fig. 4...
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(Fig. 6) Piano Forte is operated by a signal from your preamplifier/surround decoder. Piano Forte operates the front speakers via the built-in active crossover network and a separate power amplifier. Fig. 6 Amplifier without separate preamplifier output terminal and detachable power amplifier (Fig.
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English In many cases one Piano Forte in one of the listed setups will provide a good solution, but the absolute perfect solution is two Piano Fortes in stereo setup. This solution should be connected in exactly the same way, but you only connect the left channel to one input terminal on the left Piano Forte and the right channel to one input terminal on the right Piano Forte.
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Adjust the volume on your Piano Forte so the bass sound matches the level from the front speakers. Adjust it so that you can hear the sound contri- bution from Piano Forte - but without the bass being too dominant. The bass should be stable and precise.
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Avoid placing objects between the speakers and your listening position, as obstructions can cause incorrect tonal balance. Try to ensure that the distance between the left and right speakers is equal to the distance from your listening position to the speakers. If you have sur- round sound, the distance between all the speakers should be symmetrically identical (Fig.
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If positioning them on a side wall, please note that the speaker marked "A" on the back is intended for the left rear channel and the one marked "B" for the right rear channel. If positioning the rear speakers on a back wall, it is the other way around.
Try placing a wall hanging behind the speakers, laying a rug in front or placing a large plant at the side - it's surprising how much this can affect the precision of the sound image.
Ensuring that you keep the volume low enough so the sound remains clear and undistorted will minimise the strain on both speakers and amplifier. Remember that tone controls are only intended for temporary compensation.
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English Safety CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELRCTRIC 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“...
The DALI Piano range has been designed to reproduce music as honestly as possible - and we know we have succeeded. Enjoy your new speakers! Model: Frequency response +/-3dB (Hz)
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Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This is particularly relevant when it comes to Hi-Fi systems. Transferring the fine signal from a perfect amplifier to perfect speakers natu- rally requires perfect cables. Wave DALI cables for DALI speakers.
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