ELAC UB5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Uni-Fi

by

Andrew

Jones.

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BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS

UF5FLOORSTANDINGSPEAKERS
UC5

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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The

Life

of

sound.

Safety

Instructions

General

1.

Use

2.

Location

3.

information

follow

warnings on the speaker and

directed

as

read and

all

injury.

thread. The speaker should

of

• Please
Keep them safe for future reference.

•
Observe

•
before use. The speaker must be
personal

only

Connect the speaker(s) according to the instructions

•
Many ELAC speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet. They are

•
levelling the speaker. For

turns
speaker must not be compromised by using spikes

• Install the speakers on a

When choosing the location

•

these safety instructions.

the

in

perfect working condition. Damaged parts may

in

uneven floor,

an

levelling

level

of

on

always

surface

these speakers do not place them

only

be

manual.

in

perfect vertical alignment: the

in

or

Please check the speaker for damage

manual.

the

unscrew the spikes or

anti-slip feet

as

in

lead

explicitly provided for

anti-slip

the speaker may tip-over.

locations that are:

feet by 2-3

stability

of

to

the

direct sunlight

In

•
Very humid

•

vibrations

Prone

•

• Exceptionally
Near

•
issues with a

• Close

magnetic cards such

WARNING!
Please note, that stability can be increased by using spikes on carpeted surfaces. However, the
mounting
The stability on slippery
adhesive tape. Do not
stoves,

explosion.

Do

•

of

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat, or

or

block any ventilation openings.

not

to

cold

or

hot

Televisions (the speakers are not magnetically shielded and may cause

CRT

based

CRT

magnetic cards (Since the speakers are not magnetically shielded

to

as

Please

spikes must be carried

ensure

install

the

floors can be increased by using Velcro

the speaker near any heat sources such

TV)

credit cards

product

carefully

out

Install

placing

commuter cards may cause them to fail).

or

avoid

perfectly

is

due to their very sharp ends which may cause injuries.

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

in

stable

to

fastening tape or double-sided

as

areas where there

in

injury

radiators, heating

from tip-over.

valves,

a risk

is

color

of

install

not

Do

•
Do not put burning candles

•

not

Do

•
noise on woofers.

combination with certain

In

•
may cause

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the speaker

install

the speaker near transformers because electromagnetic stray fields

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a closed rack

in

near the speaker.

or

on

materials

or

lacquers

I

in

closed

a

material

I

cupboard.

surfaces,

anti-slip

feet

can cause hum

spike washers

or

4.

Overload

5.

Service

6.

Cleaning

7.

Volume

Extreme overload
Because

of

of

the device due to very high volume may cause damage

to

individual components.

the possible danger, you should never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload

conditions unattended.

DANGER!
Servicing to be carried out by

Servicing
power
loudspeaker, the speaker-has been exposed
been dropped. To reduce the risk
carried out by qualified service personnel

NOTE:
alcohol,
multiple

Do

not

open

the

cabinet

because

the

components

and

conductors

qualified service personnel only.

is

required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such

supply

cord

or

the

plug,

or

when

of

electric

liquid

has been

to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

shock,

do

not

spilled

or objects have

open the loudspeaker. Servicing should be

only.

Clean

benzene, furniture

varnishes and plastics which can be treated with

only

with

soft,

polish

smooth

cloth

or

or other agents for

with

cleaning!

dust

brush. Do

Modern furniture is often coated with

chemical

agents.

not

may carry current!

as

damage to the

fallen

use

scouring

Some

of

these agents
contain substances which degrade or soften the rubber feet. Therefore we advise that you
anti-slip mat underneath the loudspeaker(s).

CAUTION!

Continuous

high

volume

may cause

severe

damage

to

your

hearing. Please listen

responsibly.

onto the

or has

agents,

place

an

8.

Disposal

The packaging
manner. At end
must be recycled

is

made from

of

life

do

in
information on recycling
disposal.

recyclable materials.

not

dispose

of

the speaker(s) with standard

Dispose

accordance with local legislation.

as

the

device contains

valuable

raw materials. Disable the speaker(s) before

of

this

Ask your

in

an

environmentally friendly

household

local

government for further

waste. The speaker

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Philosophy

Thank
Since the time
Your

to deliver the best-in-class sound quality. They are developed by a passionate group
is

you

for

purchasing

we

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

new

ELAC

speakers are built

to bring a new dimension

this

ELAC

product.

to

the highest standards using high-quality components that are carefully constructed

of

sound quality into your home. Enjoy!

Before Use

Avoid damage to the speakers and other components:

to

• Carefully unbox the speakers carefully

• Use appropriate gauge wires (minimum

• Make sure wire polarity
positive (red) connection on the amplifier terminal
Follow the same instructions for the negative side. Strip
ends

of

the speaker cable, twist the bare strands and insert into the binding post.

is

connected correctly. Most speaker cables are coded for ease

avoid physically damaging your speakers.

of

16

gauge wire for runs up

is

connected

off

approximately 1/2,of the insulation from the

to

25

to

the positive (red) on your speakers.

of

individuals whose soul purpose

feet).

of

use. Make sure

• Ensure your equipment

• Check
speaker terminals.

to

ensure positive and negative wires are not touching each other once they're connected

is

turned

off

before connecting speakers.

to

the

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Amplifier

Installing

and

Removing

the

Magnetically

Attached

Grills

The mesh
bottom
cabinet and the magnets

IMPORTANT!

ELAC UFS Floorstanding Speakers Safety Clip
The ELAC UFS Floorstanding speakers include a safety

securing
appropriate size cord (not included) around the
hooks

grills

edges

to

a

and cord

of

your

Uni-Fi speakers are designed

of

the

grill

wall

to

prevent tip-over. Use support hooks (not included) screwed into a

will prevent

and

pull gently.

will hold

tipping

the

of

grill

the

To

replace the

in

place.

speaker.

to

be

hook

and through the safety

&

UFS

Floorstanding Speaker

removable
grill, place

clip pre-installed

if

desired. To remove it,

the

grill

on the back

Support Hooks

Cords (not included)

in

clip.

the

normal

Test

hold

the

position on the

of

the

cabinet for

wall

and pass

to

ensure mounted

top

or

Safety

CAUTION:

The safety clip
does

not

the

installation materials, misuse,

ELAC Uni-Fi Speakers

is

not a mounting fixture and the speaker should

claim responsibility for damage resulting from

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Clip (pre-installed)

improper

natural disasters.

Wall

not

be hung on the

assembly, installation, insufficient strength

wall

using

the

clip. ELAC

of

Outrigger

Using the included outrigger feet provide 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
IMPORTANT: When using
discs

to

protect your floor from damage.

Feet

these

&

Spike

spikes on hard surfaces such

Installation

as

wood

(UF5 Only)

or

tile

floors

be

sure

as

they are sharp.

to

use

the

provided

floor

1

2

3

IMPORTANT:
upside down onto a soft surface while you attach the outrigger feet and spikes. We highly
recommend a second person help with this process.

Attach the outrigger plates
with the provided machine
screws.

Screw

in
picture
now be turn back over. Please be
careful when handling the speaker
with the spikes installed.
hard wood or tile floors please use
the provided floor discs.

to

In

order

to

prevent

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just the height
speaker sits level and all four spikes
are touching the floor.

Once the speaker is level, use the
supplied covers to lock the spikes
into place.

the spikes until the

Speaker

Achieve maximum performance and

speaker

the speakers for your

but the
sounds best for you so don't be afraid to experiment and make adjustments to the placement

the speakers.

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loudspeaker

proximity to a side or rear

to a corner) may

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so

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two feet away (fig.

to

wall will

bass that

in

the rear wall

to

wall(s)

from boundaries such

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enhance bass performance (output), but being too

unnatural.

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not equal

location

to the distance to the side wall.

as

unavoidable, try to position

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For the best
equilateral triangle
up creates the optimum imaging performance.

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you find that your UB5 or UF5

listening

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results and the most

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to

gain a more focused

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television. Align it with the center

to the same

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level (height)

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high), to aim it towards the listening

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can be

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produce

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your front speakers for a more even sound stage. Keeping the same

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sounds and

television. As much

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SPECIFICATIONS

UF5

Reflex

Enclosure

Type

UB5

3-Way Bass

Reflex

3-Way Bass
Frequency Response 46Hz-2SOOOHz 42Hz-2SOOOHz
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
Crossover Frequency
Max Power

Input 140 Watts

Tweeter

Midrange
Woofer
Cabinet

Cabinet Finish
Port

40hms

2.83vl1m 8Sdb

@

8Sdb

2700Hz 270

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270

Dome

Cloth

1"

4" Aluminum 4" Aluminum

Inch Aluminum

S.2S

CARB2 Rated MDF

Black

Brushed

Vinyl Black

Dual Flared

40hms

2.83vl1m

@

2700Hz

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Watts

140

Dome

Cloth

1"

Aluminum

S.2S

x

3

CARB2 Rated MDF CARB2 Rated MDF

Brushed
Dual Flared

x

3

Vinyl

- Way Bass

3

48Hz-

8Sdb

270

1"

4" Aluminum

S.2S

x

2

Black

x

2

UC5

Reflex

2SOOOhz

40hms

2.83vl1m

@

2700Hz

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Watts

140
Cloth Dome

Inch Aluminum

Brushed Vinyl
Dual Flared

Binding Posts
Dimensions (WxHxD)

7.87"

S-Way

12.7S"

X

Metal

10.7S"

X

S-Way

7.87"

X

38"

Metal

10.7S"

X

S-Way Metal

18.7S"

X

7.87"

10.7S"

X

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Passive

ELAC

Americas

LLC.

warrants

to
and or workmanship for a period
this time period, repair or
below

limitations). Shipping to and return from the repair center

replacement

original purchaser.

•

Warranty begins

on

the date

dealer.

• Product
specified

•

Product that has been modified or altered

•

Product that has been abused or subjected

•

Products with defaced or removed serial

is

warranted

in

this

only

manual. Commercial

America

Speakers

the original

of

3 (Three) years from the original

of

if

used in home

Limited

Liability

(No

Built-in Amplifier)

purchaser that this product be free from defects

of

parts

will

be free

Limitations

of

original purchase from

applications

use

of

this product is not warranted.

in

anyway

to

faulty

numbers

will

equipment

will

Warranty

date

of

purchase. During

charge

an

to

the original

will be the

authorized

owner (See

responsibility

ELAC

Americas

within the max power rating

not be warranted.

will

not be warranted.

not be warranted.

of

the

LLC

In

the event that service

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to

arrange for service or

purchase (Copy or

responsibility

This warranty
claims

outside

of

the

applies

of

North America please contact the

purchase.

If

is

required,

please contact

replacement.

original sales

original

receipt). Shipping to and from our repair center will

purchaser.

Warranty

to products purchased

service

Outside

in

is

required

ELAC

You will

America at 714-252-8843 or at

be responsible

to

provide proof

be the

of

North

America

the United States and Canada. For warranty

local

dealer/distributor

in

the country

of

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