Elac Adante AC-61 Installation manual

AS-61 STAND MOUNT SPEAKERS
AF-61 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS
AC-61 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. General information

• Please read and follow these safety instructions.

• Keep them safe for future reference.

• Observe all warnings on the speaker and in the manual. Please check the speaker for damage before
use. The speaker must be in perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to personal injury.

2. Use only as directed

• Connect the speaker(s) according to the instructions in the manual.

• Many ELAC speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet. They are explicitly provided for
levelling the speaker. For levelling on an uneven floor, unscrew the spikes or anti-slip feet by 2-3 turns of
thread. The speaker should always be in perfect vertical alignment: the stability of the speaker must not
be compromised by using spikes or anti-slip feet as the speaker may tip-over.

3. Location

• Install the speakers on a level surface only

• When choosing the location of these speakers do not place them in locations that are:

• In direct sunlight

• Very humid

• Prone to vibrations

• Exceptionally hot or cold

• Near CRT Televisions (the speakers are not magnetically shielded and may cause color issues
with a CRT based TV)

• Close to magnetic cards (Since the speakers are not magnetically shielded placing magnetic
cards such as credit cards or commuter cards may cause them to fail).

WARNING! Please ensure the product is perfectly stable to avoid injury from tip-over. Please note, that stability
can be increased by using spikes on carpeted surfaces. However, the mounting of spikes must be carried out
carefully due to their very sharp ends which may cause injuries. The stability on slippery floors can be increased
by using Velcro fastening tape or double-sided adhesive tape. Do not install the speaker near any heat
sources such as radiators, heating valves, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat, or
in areas where there is a risk of explosion.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install the speaker in a closed rack or in a closed cupboard.

• Do not put burning candles on or near the speaker.

• Do not install the speaker near transformers because electromagnetic stray fields can cause hum noise
on woofers.

• In combination with certain materials / lacquers / material surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers may
cause colored imprints on the surfaces.

4. Overload

Extreme overload of the device due to very high volume may cause damage to individual components. Because
of the possible danger, you should never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload conditions unattended.

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5. Service
DANGER! Do not open the cabinet because the components and conductors may carry current! Servicing to be

carried out by qualified service personnel only.

Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as damage to the power supply
cord or the plug, or when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the loudspeaker, the speaker has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not open the loudspeaker. Servicing should be carried out by qualified service personnel only.

6. Cleaning
NOTE: Clean only with soft, smooth cloth or with dust brush. Do not use scouring agents, alcohol, benzene,

furniture polish or other agents for cleaning! Modern furniture is often coated with multiple varnishes and
plastics which can be treated with chemical agents. Some of these agents contain substances which degrade or
soften the rubber feet. Therefore we advise that you place an anti-slip mat underneath the loudspeaker(s).

7. Volume
CAUTION! Continuous high volume may cause severe damage to your hearing. Please listen responsibly.

8. Disposal

The packaging is made from recyclable materials. Dispose of this in an environmentally friendly manner. At
end of life do not dispose of the speaker(s) with standard household waste. The speaker must be recycled in
accordance with local legislation. Ask your local government for further information on recycling as the device
contains valuable raw materials. Disable the speaker(s) before disposal.

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Philosophy

Thank you for purchasing this ELAC product.

Since the time we started (1926), ELAC has always striven to achieve the very best.

Your new ELAC speakers are built to the highest standards using high-quality components that are carefully
constructed to deliver the best-in-class sound quality. They are developed by a passionate group of individuals
whose soul purpose is to bring a new dimension of sound quality into your home. Enjoy!

Before Use

Avoid damage to the speakers and other components:

• Carefully unbox the speakers carefully to avoid physically damaging your speakers.

• Use appropriate gauge wires (minimum of 12 gauge wire for runs up to 25 feet).

• Make sure wire polarity is connected correctly. Most speaker cables are coded for ease of use. Make
sure positive (red) connection on the amplifier terminal is connected to the positive (red) on your speak­ers. Follow the same instructions for the negative side. Strip o approximately 1/2”of the insulation from
the ends of the speaker cable, twist the bare strands and insert into the binding post.

• Ensure your equipment is turned o before connecting speakers.

• Check to ensure positive and negative wires are not touching each other once they’re connected to the
speaker terminals.

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Installing and Removing the Magnetically Attached Grills

Amplifier

Fig. 1—Single WIring

Fig. 2 —Bi-Amping

Low Fre quency Am plifier

High Frequency Amplifier

Amplifier

Fig. 3—Bi-Wiring

The mesh grills of your Adante speakers are designed to be removable if desired. To remove it, hold the top or
bottom edges of the grill and pull gently. To replace the grill, place the grill in the normal position on the cabinet
and the magnets will hold the grill in place.

Speaker Connections

The Adante speakers are designed to use conventional wiring as well as Bi-Amping or Bi-Wiring. For
conventional wiring leave the metal jumpers in place and connect the + (Red) and Black (-) connectors on your
amplifier to the + (Red) and Black (-) connectors on the speakers as shown in Fig 1 . For Bi-Amping remove the
metal jumpers and follow the diagram on Fig 2. For Bi-Wiring remove the metal jumbers and follow the diagram
in Fig 3.

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Outrigger Plate & Spike Installation (AF-61 Only)

Attach th e spike s a nd top caps
to the bottom st eel plat e as
shown in the diagram to the
right s. Plea se be careful when
picking on th e steel outri gger
plate. It is ver y HEAVY!.

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Place the steel outrigger plate on the
bott om of the s peaker an d atta ch it
usin g the si x suppli ed machine
screws as shown in t he diagram to
the right. Please e xe rcise cauti on.
These items are heavy.

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IMPORTANT: I n order t o prevent scratchi ng or damage to t he ca binet, t urn th e speak er up­side dow n onto a s oft surface w hile y ou attach th e outrigger plate and s pikes. We hi ghly
recommend a secon d p erson h elp with thi s pr oc ess. Also, pleas e use caution when pi ckin g
up and moving the steel outrigger plate. It is very HEAVY!

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Now car efull y tu rn t he sp eaker ba ck
upri ght. We suggest usin g a second
person f or this pr o ces s. Plea se be
careful of th e spike s. Th ey are sh arp.

Once th e speaker ha s been m ove d
to the final locati on, r otate t he spik e
until the speaker is level. Once level
tighten the t op cap to lo ck t he spik e
in place.

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Using the included outrigger plate provides a wider support base for the speaker cabinet. The included spikes
improve stability on uneven surfaces and thickly carpeted floors. Please use caution when dealing with the
spikes as they are sharp.
IMPORTANT: When using these spikes on hard surfaces such as wood or tile floors be sure to use the provided
floor discs to protect your floor from damage.

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Speaker Placement

WALLS

1’ –2’ FEET

1’ –2’ FEET

FIG. 1

Achieve maximum performance and optimal sound quality from your ELAC Adante speakers with proper
speaker placement and set-up. While not all rooms are the same, use the following guidelines to configure the
speakers for your particular room. There are no “exact” rules or boundaries in setting up your speakers but the
following suggestions will help optimize your desired results. Remember the best sound set-up is what sounds
best for you so don’t be afraid to experiment and make adjustments to the placement and directivity of the
speakers.

Place the speakers approximately one to two feet away (fig. 1) from boundaries such as wall(s) and especially
corners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance bass performance (output), but being too close
(particularly to a corner) may result in bass that is unnatural. If a corner location is unavoidable, try to position the
loudspeaker so that the distance to the rear wall is not equal to the distance to the side wall.

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Stereo Setup

2–CHANNEL STEREO SETUP

• For the best results and the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an
equilateral triangle (fig. 2) is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position. This set
up creates the optimum imaging performance.

• If you find that your front left and right speakers are too far apart, angle (toe in) them towards the
listening position to gain a more focused central image.

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Surround Sound Setup

Whether you use the Adante bookshelf or the Adante floorstanding speakers for a 5.1-channel surround set-up,
avoid placing the surround speakers forward of your listening position. The surround speakers should be spread
apart wider than the front speakers. In addition, elevate the speakers to the same height or slightly higher as the
front speakers for the most enveloping sound field. Like the front speakers, you may need to experiment with
the positioning by pointing the rear surround speakers towards the listening area.

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Center Speaker Setup

The ELAC AC-61 center channel is designed to produce dialog sounds and should be positioned above or below
(fig. 3) your television. Align it with the center of the television. As much as possible, try to keep the AC-61 close
to the same level (height) as your front speakers for a more even sound stage. Keeping the same height for the
center channel can be very challenging so it might be necessary to tilt the center speaker up (if too low) or down
(if too high), to aim it towards the listening area.

FIG. 3

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model AS-61 AC-61

Speaker type 3-way,interport-coupled cavity 3-way, interport-coupled cavity

Tweeter 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted

Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone

Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted 2 x 6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted

Passive radiator 1 x 8-inch aluminum cone 2 x 8-inch aluminum cone

Crossover frequency 200Hz / 2,000 Hz 200Hz / 2,000 Hz

Frequency range 41 to 35,000 Hz 40 to 35,000 Hz

Sensitivity 85dB at 2.83 v/1m 86dB at 2.83 v/1m

Recommended amplifier power 50 to 160 wpc 50 to 160 wpc

Peak power handling 160 wpc 160 wpc

Nominal impedance

Binding posts Dual pair 5-way metal Dual pair 5-way metal

Magnetic shielding No No

Cabinet finishes Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer

Accessories included Binding post straps, manual, gloves Bindingpost straps, manual, gloves, rubber wedge

Height 19.06 in / 484 mm 9.65 in / 245mm

Width 9.6 in / 243.7 mm 34.44 in / 874.8 mm

Depth 15.81 in / 401.7 mm (with grill) 15.61 in / 396.6 mm (with grill)

6 Ohms

6 Ohms

Model

Speaker type 3-way, interport-coupled cavity

Tweeter 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted

Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone

Woofer 3 x6.5-inch aluminum cone, internally mounted

Passive radiator 3 x 8-inch aluminum cone

Crossover frequency 200Hz / 2,000 Hz

Frequency range 39 to 35,000 Hz

Sensitivity 87dB at 2.83 v/1m

Recommended amplifier power 50 to 160 wpc

Peak power handling 160 wpc

Nominal impedance 6 Ohms

Binding posts Dual pair 5-way metal

Magnetic shielding No

Cabinet finishes Gloss White, Gloss Black, Rosewood Veneer

Accessories included Binding post straps, manual, gloves, outrigger plate, spikes

Height 52.34 in/ 1329.4 mm (withoutriggerplate and spikes)

Width 9.6 in / 243.7 mm

Depth 15.67 in / 397.9 mm (with grill)

AF-61

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ELAC Americas Inc.

North America Limited Liability Warranty

Passive Speakers (No Built-in Amplifier)

ELAC Americas Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product be free from defects and or workmanship
for a period of 3 (Three) years from the original date of purchase. During this time period, repair or replacement
of parts will be free of charge to the original owner (See below limitations). Shipping to and return from the repair
center will be the responsibility of the original purchaser.

Limitations

• Warranty begins on the date of original purchase from an authorized ELAC Americas Inc. dealer.

• Product is warranted only if used in home applications within the max power rating specified in this
manual. Commercial use of this product is not warranted.

• Product that has been modified or altered in anyway will not be warranted.

• Product that has been abused or subjected to faulty equipment will not be warranted.

• Products with defaced or removed serial numbers will not be warranted.

If service is required

In the event that service is required, please contact ELAC America at 714-252-8843 or at
[e-mail] to arrange for service or replacement. You will be responsible to provide proof of
purchase (Copy or original sales receipt). Shipping to and from our repair center will be the responsibility of the
original purchaser.

Warranty Outside of North America

This warranty applies to products purchased in the United States and Canada. For warranty claims outside of
North America please contact the local dealer/distributor in the country of purchase.

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