Initial Positioning; Unpacking Instructions; Amplifier Connections - Tannoy PRESTIGE Westminster Royal SE Owner's Manual

Unpacking Instructions

CAUTION: This loudspeaker weighs 138 kg (304 lbs). Do not attempt to unpack single handed. Never allow the weight of the
loudspeaker to be taken at any stage by the solid walnut mouldings at the top of the cabinet. Do not lift the cabinet by using the top
solid walnut mouldings.
Although the solid walnut mouldings are securely tongued and grooved into the cabinet carcass, they do not have sufficient strength
to withstand the full weight of the cabinet.
Two methods are recommended for unpacking. The choice depends on particular local circumstances.
METHOD 1 (5 PERSONS)
Remove the cardboard packing to reveal the loudspeaker standing on the transit pallet. Locate and remove from the carton the accessories
pack. Lift the loudspeaker vertically up off the pallet by 100 mm (4") to clear the interlocking pallet. Remove the pallet and lower the
loudspeaker to the ground. The loudspeaker may then be wheeled conveniently into position.
METHOD 2 (3 PERSONS)
Remove all packing beneath the top cap to reveal the top of the loudspeaker and mark the face of the carton immediately behind the
back panel of the loudspeaker. Locate and remove from the carton the accessories pack.
Replace the top packing and top cap; tape the top packing in place to prevent movement. Invert the loudspeaker by rolling over onto
the back panel and rolling over again onto the top cap. Do not roll over onto the front or side panels. Remove the wooden pallet and
roll the loudspeaker back again using the marked face of the carton only. Remove the outer cardboard carton and end cap to reveal
the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker may then be wheeled conveniently into position.
IMPORTANT : It is essential that only the rear top edge of the cabinet is used as the hinge point in rolling the cabinet over. If any
stress is placed on the front or side top edges they may be damaged.
Examine all pieces of packing material and inspect the carton for signs of external damage. If there is evidence of excessive damage to
the packaging and resulting damage to the loudspeaker inform the carrier and supplier immediately. Always keep the packing in such
circumstances for subsequent examination. Tannoy strongly suggests that you store the complete packaging set for possible
future use.

Initial Positioning

Place the loudspeakers with their back panels close against a wall for best results. A starting point of 400 mm (15 / ") from the back
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wall is recommended. Remember that the proximity of the loudspeakers to walls and corners will affect the sound. Some experimentation
will probably be needed to fine tune the stereo image depth and low frequency sound quality. Stereo image separation and depth will
be improved by toeing-in the cabinets towards the listening position. The axes of the cabinets can even intersect at a point slightly in
front of the listening position. Close-to-wall positions and room corners more so, have the effect of increasing very low frequency sound
energy. Reflective adjacent walls may upset the stereo image by causing unwanted reflections.
When the optimum position for the loudspeakers has been determined, position the three metal cups provided in the accessories pack,
so that they sit under the three support cones, on the underside of the loudspeaker. These are positioned one at the front and two at
the rear. This will give maximum stability, and enable your loudspeakers to provide their full dynamics and resolution of detail.
WARNING: This operation should be carried out by two people, to avoid the risk of personal injury, should the speaker slip or fall.

Amplifier Connections

Connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier using a high quality cable. Your dealer will be able to make recommendations. The terminals
will accept either spade or banana plugs. If not bi-wiring fit the link wires from the accessories pack, as shown in figure 2.
Arrange the connections so that the right hand amplifier channel terminals are connected to the right hand loudspeaker as viewed from
the listening position.
Correct polarity of the connections between the amplifier and speakers is essential. The positive terminal on the amplifier left channel,
marked +(plus) or coloured red, must be connected to the positive terminal on the left loudspeaker. The negative terminal on the
amplifier left channel, marked - (minus) or coloured black, must be connected to the negative terminal on the left loudspeaker.
Repeat this connection for the right speaker.
Good quality cables and tight, well-made connections are necessary to eliminate resistive losses and maintain the correct damping of
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the loudspeaker by the amplifier.