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- 1 Emotiva Ert/Erm/Erd Loudspeakers Proprietary Design
- 2 Selectable Bi-Pole /DI-Pole Selection Controls, Erd-1 Speakers
- 3 Ert-8.3 Reference Towers
- 4 Ert/Erm Speaker Family, Technical Specifications
- 5 Erm-6.3 Lcr Monitor
- 6 Erm-6.2 Lcr Monitor
- 7 Erd-1Technical Specifications
- 8 Erd-1 Bi-Pole/DI-Pole Controls
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Summarization of Contents
Safety Precautions
Cleaning Loudspeakers
Instructions for cleaning Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers using soft cloth and furniture polish.
Service Requirements
Conditions requiring Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers to be serviced by qualified personnel.
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Unpacking Loudspeakers
Guidance on safely unpacking Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers and saving packing materials.
Proprietary Design Overview
Transducers
Details on proprietary speaker components including cones, surrounds, motor structures, and tweeters.
Precision Crossover
Explanation of the crossover design featuring Linkwitz-Riley, capacitors, inductors, and compensation.
Cabinetry
Description of speaker cabinet construction, materials, and grille design for optimal acoustics and aesthetics.
Custom Sound Tailoring Controls (ERT/ERM)
Controls for adjusting tweeter and midrange levels and boundary effect compensation on ERT/ERM speakers.
Selectable Bi-pole/Di-pole Controls (ERD-1)
Instructions for configuring ERD-1 speakers for bi-pole or di-pole operation.
Additional Features
Information on dual speaker terminals for bi-amping and milled terminal recess design.
ERT/ERM Speaker Family Technical Specifications
ERT-8.3 Reference Towers Specs
Technical specifications for the ERT-8.3 Reference Towers, including woofers, tweeter, sensitivity, and dimensions.
ERM-6.3 LCR Monitor Specs
Technical specifications for the ERM-6.3 LCR Monitor, including woofers, tweeter, sensitivity, and dimensions.
ERM-6.2 LCR Monitors Specs
Technical specifications for the ERM-6.2 LCR Monitors, including woofers, tweeter, sensitivity, and dimensions.
ERM-1 LCR Monitor Specs
Technical specifications for the ERM-1 LCR Monitor, including woofers, tweeter, sensitivity, and dimensions.
ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3 Custom Sound Tailoring Controls
Tweeter Level Adjustment
Adjusting tweeter level with settings for 0dB, +2dB, and -2dB to fine-tune the sound.
Tweeter Level Extension
Extension control for ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3 speakers affecting frequencies above 18kHz for brighter sound.
Midrange Level Adjustment
Adjusting midrange level with settings for 0dB, +2dB, and -2dB for smaller woofers.
Boundary Compensation
Compensating for bass 'booming' near walls by reducing 400Hz by 10dB when set to 'On'.
Five-way Binding Posts
Description of five-way binding posts for connecting speakers to amplifiers with various connector types.
Bi-amp Terminal Links
Instructions for using bi-amp terminal links for single or bi-amping configurations, with a warning.
ERM-6.2/ERM-1 Custom Sound Tailoring Controls
Tweeter Level Adjustment
Adjusting tweeter level with settings for 0dB, +2dB, and -2dB for optimal sound.
Boundary Compensation
Compensating for bass 'booming' near walls by reducing 400Hz by 10dB when set to 'On'.
Five-way Binding Posts
Description of five-way binding posts for connecting speakers to amplifiers with various connector types.
Bi-amp Terminal Links
Instructions for using bi-amp terminal links for single or bi-amping configurations, with a warning.
ERD-1 Front/Back Views & Control Panel
Mounting Screws
Information on using mounting screws to attach the ERD-1 to a wall mounting plate.
Bi-pole/Di-pole Configuration Switches
Customizing controls to define the speaker's role as Bi-pole or Di-pole.
Five-way Binding Posts
Description of five-way binding posts for connecting speakers to amplifiers with various connector types.
ERD-1 Technical Specifications
Technical specifications for the ERD-1, including woofer, tweeters, sensitivity, and dimensions.
ERD-1 Di-pole/Bi-pole Switch Configurations
Left/Right Bi-pole Configuration
Configuring both tweeters in polarity with the midrange driver for specific listening environments.
Left/Right Di-pole Configuration
Configuring one tweeter out of polarity for dipole 'null' effect, ideal for side speaker placement.
Left/Right Inverted Bi-pole Configuration
Configuring both tweeters out of polarity for specific rear speaker placement effects.
Speaker Locations, Installation & Connections
Choosing Speaker Locations
Guidance on aesthetically pleasing and acoustically optimal placement of speakers in a room.
CRT Television Distortion Warning
Warning about potential CRT distortion from unshielded speakers and how to check for it.
Tweeter Positioning Options
Options for 'Near Field' and 'Far Field' tweeter positioning to alter sound imaging.
Front Speaker Placement
Recommendations for positioning left/right front speakers relative to the TV for optimal imaging.
Center Speaker Positioning
Optimal positioning guidelines for the center speaker to ensure clear dialogue and screen focus.
Side-Axis Speaker Placement
Placement and configuration advice for side-axis speakers, including dipole/bi-pole options.
Surround Speaker Setup
Recommendations for surround speaker placement and dipole configuration for Dolby/DTS systems.
Surround Back Speaker Setup
Placement advice for surround back speakers, suggesting bi-pole configuration for rear mounting.
Installing the Speakers
Speaker Positioning Guidelines
General guidelines for speaker positioning for optimal imaging and sound transition.
ERT-8.3 Speaker Installation
Instructions for installing ERT-8.3 outriggers and outrigger cones (feet).
ERM Bookshelf Installation
Advice for placing ERM speakers on bookshelves or in cabinets, including boundary compensation.
ERM Stand Mounting
Guidelines for placing ERM speakers on stands for accurate stereo reproduction.
ERD-1 Wall Mounting Instructions
Detailed steps for wall mounting the ERD-1 speaker using the included mounting plate.
Connections Guide
Connection Tips for Superior Sound
General advice for routing cords and observing polarity for optimal sound quality.
Standard Connection Diagrams
Diagrams and instructions for standard speaker connections, including polarity and binding posts.
Bi-Amp Connections Explained
Instructions and diagrams for bi-amping Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD speakers, detailing tweeter and woofer connections.
Limited Warranty Information
Service Assistance Procedure
Procedure for obtaining service assistance, including obtaining an RMA number and contact information.
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