audiophony Acute-08, Acute-10, Acute-08/Amp, Acute-10/Amp, Acute-12 User Manual

USER GUIDE

July 2010 - Version 4.0

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Sound levels

Our audio solutions deliver important sound
pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful
to human health when exposed during long
periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.

Risk of electrocution

To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

1 - Safety information

This symbol signals an important safety
precaution.

The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.

Important safety information

Symbols used

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho­roughly follow our safety instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins­tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are

perfectly isolated and present no defect.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.

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1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for
future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every
safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or

support recommended by the manufacturer
or supplied with this product. Carefully follow
the installation instructions and use the
adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping while operating as it may

result in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product,
and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may
result in overheating and potential physical injury or

product damage. This product should never been
operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case
or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot
plates, etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to

a very specific voltage. These information are

specified on the label located at the rear of the

product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles

and the point where they exit from the fixture.

Instructions and recommendations

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any
cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by
the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth to clean the
surface. Do not wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of
non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it
may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may
infiltrate the electronic components and result in
electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or
maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,
relative humidity must be less than 85% (when
cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,
very humid or warm place.

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Thanks for choosing the AUDIOPHONY® ACUTE series.
The ACUTE series features plastic speakers producing high sound pressure levels and designed to bring the best
performances of their price range.
We kept several criterias while designing these speakers:

- High power handling and unsurpassed sound quality.

- Wide and smooth basses and trebles rendering.

- Sophisticated ergonomy for transportation and installation.
The combined effort of our engineers allowed us to meet our expectations, they created a speaker series perfect
for any situation: Home Cinema, live performances, studios, ... etc.

About the housing

The ACUTE series speakers were designed to be among the most resistant molded speakers on the market. The
materials used ensure enough rigidity to eliminate parasitic noises.
Each speaker features rigging points to stack several speakers and baseplates to use speaker stands.
Even though they are incredibly good in their default configuration, their monitor-specific angles allow them to be
used as monitoring speakers.

2 - Introduction

3 - Wiring

3 - 1 Standard passive wiring: ACUTE-08, ACUTE-10, ACUTE-12 and ACUTE-15

OUTPUT ASS IGNME NT

PIN 1+ :
PIN 1- :

SIGNAL
GROUND

LINK A

LINK B

INPUTA

INPUTB

PushToRe set

~220 240V10A50/60Hz

OUTPUTA

OUTPUTB

BRIDGE

PIN1:
PIN2:
PIN3:

SIGNAL GND
SIGNAL +
SIGNAL -

OFF OFF

ON LIFTOFF GROUND

26dB

30Hz 100Hz 32dB50Hz 150Hz 0.775V

CAUTION

RISK OF E L EC T R IC S HOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

STEREO

PARALLEL BR IDGE

MODE

LOW CUT

LOW PASS

LIMITER

GAIN

GROUND

ACUTE-12

SER.NO:

Frequenc y Range

45Hz~18kHz

300W

98dB

8ohm

Power Handlin g
Impeda nce
SPL(1W/1m)

IN/OUT
PIN1+
PIN1-

FULLRANGE+
FULLRANGE-

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3 - 2 Passive parallel wiring:ACUTE-08, ACUTE-10, ACUTE-12 and ACUTE-15

ACUTE-12

SER.NO:

Frequenc yRang e

45Hz~18kHz

300W

98dB

8ohm

Power Hand ling
Imped a nce
SPL(1W/1m)

IN/OUT
PIN1+
PIN1-

FULLRANGE+
FULLRANGE-

ACUTE-12

SER.NO:

Frequenc yRang e

45Hz~18kHz

300W

98dB

8ohm

Power Hand ling
Imped ance
SPL(1W/1m)

IN/OUT
PIN1+
PIN1-

FULLRANGE+
FULLRANGE-

OUTPUT AS S IGNMENT

PIN 1+ :
PIN 1- :

SIGNAL

GROUND

LINK A

LINK B

INPUTA

INPUTB

PushToRe set

~220 240V10A 50/60Hz

OUTPUTA

OUTPUTB

BRIDG E

PIN1:
PIN2:
PIN3:

SIGNAL GND
SIGNAL +
SIGNAL -

OFF OFF

LIFT GROUND

26dB

30Hz 100Hz 32dB50Hz 150Hz 0.775V

CAUTIO N

RIS K OF E L E CT R IC S HOC K

DO NOT OP EN

!

LOW CUT

LOW PAS S

GAIN

GROUND

ON OF FSTEREO

PARALLEL BRIDGE

MODE

LIMITER

3 - 3 Connectors wiring: ACUTE-08, ACUTE-10, ACUTE-12 and ACUTE-15

1+

1-

2+

2-