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W O R L D C L A S S H I F I W O R L D C L A S S H I F I O W N E R S M A N U A L Speakers: SL2, allæ, Ariva, axent, axess, n-SATS, n-CENT, n-SUB.
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IMPORTANT Page Section In order to comply with current European safety regulations Equipment Installation it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied Connections with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. Mains Power Connection Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your...
Product specific information begins in Section 5. 1 Equipment Installation Normally your Naim Audio equipment will have been installed by the dealer who sold it to you - even if you live outside their immediate vicinity. In any event however your dealer is responsible for making sure that the system performs as it should.
It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out the system is left switched on for long periods. It is worth by an authorised Naim dealer or at the factory by Naim itself. remembering however that equipment left connected to the Many components are custom made, tested or matched and mains can be damaged by lightning.
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5 Introduction and Positioning Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before unpacking, installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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Cabinet to the Plinth is intended to be slightly loose. Plinth Tweeter Mounting Points 5.5 SL2 Assembly 5.4 Floor Protectors Tweeter Suspension Assembly Spacer Spacer Spacer Naim Floor Protectors can be used to if the SL2 is to be installed on a non-carpeted floor.
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The alignment of the Tweeter within the Upper Cabinets can be adjusted via either the two bolts connecting the Tweeter If the loudspeakers are to be used with Naim amplification, Naim Suspension Assembly to the Plinth or the four screws that attach...
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6 Introduction and Positioning Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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6.2 Connection If the loudspeakers are to be used with Naim amplification, Naim loudspeaker cable will produce the best results and is necessary with some amplifiers. Cable lengths to both loudspeakers should be equal and be between 3.5 metres and 20 metres (11.5ft and 66ft).
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Ariva 7 Introduction and Positioning Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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Naim Floor Protectors can be floor spike used to if the Ariva is to be installed on a non-carpeted floor. 7.4 Cabinet to Plinth Assembly Lower the cabinet on to the Plinth and cabinet to line-up.
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8 Introduction and Installation Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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axent, axess 8.3 Tweeter Adjustment Incorrect Adjustment Incorrect Adjustment Correct Adjustment Correct Adjustment axent Specification Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 89dB/1W/1m Power Handling: 150 Watts (music programme) Impedance: 6Ω (nominal) Dimensions (H x W x D): 175 x 940 x 440mm Weight (unpacked): 27.4kg Finishes:...
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9 Introduction and Installation Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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Naim Floor Protectors can be used to if the n-STAND is to be installed on a non-carpeted floor. Lower the n-SATS speaker on Lower the n-SATS speaker on to the n-STAND cradle and...
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10 Introduction and Installation Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
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11 Introduction Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the n-SUB. Please also retain the packaging. The n-SUB is very heavy and care should be taken when lifting or moving it.
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Naim dealer or distributor. from each control panel rather than from the remote handset. This USE OF THE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS WITH A NAIM NAP 500, removes the possibility of handset commands intended for one n- OR ANY OTHER “BRIDGED” POWER AMPLIFIER, REQUIRES SUB changing a previously defined configuration for another.
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AV. 11.5.1 AV System 11.4.5 Lock When connected to an AV processor, such as the Naim AV2, n-SUB filter should always be set at its maximum - 250Hz. Lock mode prevents...
RS232 in/out external earth mono out mono in Ch 2 right in Ch 1 left in Naim Floor Protectors can be RC5 out used to if the n-SUB is to be RC5 in installed on a non-carpeted floor. earth switch 11.9 n-SUB Cable Clamp...
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12 Declaration of conformity to appropriate standards Manufacturer Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England, SP1 2LN Products SL2, allæ, Ariva, axent, axess, n-SATS, n-CENT, n-SUB Safety EN 60065 Emissions Tested to: EN 55013 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment...