Emotiva ERM-1, ERT-8.3, ERM-6.3, ERM-6.2 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions 5

Thank You for your Emotiva Purchase 6

Unpacking ERT / ERM / ERD Loudspeakers 6

Emotiva ERT / ERM / ERD Loudspeakers Proprietary Design 7

Transducers 7

Precision Crossover 7
Cabinetry 8
Custom Sound Tailoring Controls, ERT/ERM Speakers 8

Selectable Bi-pole /Di-pole Selection Controls, ERD-1 speakers 8

Additional Features 8

ERT / ERM Speaker Family, Technical Specifications 9

ERT-8.3 Reference Towers 9

ERM-6.3 LCR Monitor 9
ERM-6.2 LCR Monitor 9
ERM-1 LCR Monitor 9

ERT / ERM Front Views/Size Comparison 10
ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3 Custom Sound Tailoring Controls 11
ERM-6.2/ERM-1 Custom Sound Tailoring Controls 12

ERD-1 Front and Back Views with Expanded Control Panel 13

ERD-1Technical Specifications 13

ERD-1 Bi-pole/Di-pole Controls 14

Locations, Installation and Connections 15

Tips for Choosing Speaker Locations 15

CRT Television Distortion 16

Tweeter Positioning 16

Front Speakers 16

Center Speaker 17
Side-Axis Speakers 17

Surround Speakers 18

Surround Back Speakers 18

Installing the Speakers 19

Positioning 19
ERT-8.3 Tower Installation 19

ERM Bookshelf Installation 19
ERM Stand Mounting 19

ERD-1 Wall Mounting 20

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Connections 21

Connection Tips for Superior Sound 21
ERT/ERM/ERD Standard Connection Diagrams 21
ERT/ERM Bi-Amp Connections 22

Limited Warranty 23

Service Assistance for ERT/ERM /ERD Loudspeakers 23

Emotiva Disclosure 24

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read this User's Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure your Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD
Loudspeakers. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the
loudspeakers. After successful installation and configuration of Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers,
be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for any future reference needs.

All warnings on Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers in these operating instructions should be followed.
Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. The vast majority of the
subsequent safety precautions involve simple common sense. If you are not comfortable with the
installation of audio/video entertainment equipment it will be to your benefit to seek the services of a
qualified installation professional.

• ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers should NEVER be used near water such as a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

• ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers should be situated so that their location or installation position does
not place anyone at risk from the speaker(s) falling on to his/her head or body. Secure mounting is
to be used if placed on a wall or speaker stands. If placed on a bookshelf, please place the
speaker far enough from an edge to it will not fall in the event of vibration from doors slamming, a
subwoofer, etc.

• ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, or
other hot devices.

CLEANING
When cleaning ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers, use a soft cloth and a light wax furniture polish (like
Pledge™). Spray the soft cloth with the polish and then use the cloth to clean and polish the speakers.
This method may be used on the aluminum baffles as well as the cabinet. Do not use window/all-purpose
cleaners as they may dull or harm the finish of the cabinets. Do not use paper towels, as they may
scratch the cabinets. Never spray liquids directly on to the cones or domes of the individual transducers.

The following situations require that your Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers be serviced only by
qualified service personnel:

1. Objects that have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the speakers or the connections; or

2. The Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers have been exposed to rain; or

3. The Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers do not appear to operate normally or exhibit a marked
change in performance; or

4. The Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers have been dropped, or its enclosure is damaged.

The user should not attempt to service the Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers beyond the means
described in this User's Guide. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

For questions regarding service, please contact:

Emotiva Audio Corporation

131 Southeast Parkway Court
Franklin, TN 37064
Tel - [phone] | (877) EMO-TECH
[e-mail] | www.emotiva.com

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Thank You for your Emotiva Purchase

Dear Home Entertainment Enthusiast,
Thank you for purchasing ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers. Like all Emotiva audio products, we sincerely

believe that they offer you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and
produced with the highest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We think you will find
the Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers meet or exceed your expectations.

Under the guidance of famous loudspeaker designer Vance Dickason, we have put together front and
surround loudspeakers that are extremely efficient and dynamic, with a clear, detailed, neutral sound. The
custom sound tailoring controls allow you to fine tune each speaker to any room or your personal taste.

We hope you continue to discover your passion for high performance home entertainment with other
Emotiva products.

Unpacking ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers

Your new Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers should reach you in flawless condition. If you notice any
shipping damage or other issues upon unpacking the unit, please contact Emotiva immediately.
Gently lift out the speakers and remove all the packing material and accessories. It is important to save all

the packing materials and the box in case your Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers ever need to be
moved or shipped back to the factory for service.

NOTE: Carefully remove grills before installing the speakers and mount them only when
installation is complete and the speakers are in a secure position. This is to minimize the chance
of damage to either the speakers or faceplate of the speakers by putting pressure on the grills.

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Emotiva ERT/ERM/ERD Loudspeakers Proprietary Design

Emotiva ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3/ERM-6.2 Loudspeakers are designed in cooperation with loudspeaker guru
Vance Dickason, author of ‘The Loudspeaker Design Cookbook.’ All Emotiva transducers, crossover
networks and internal components are custom designed and specifically built for use in Emotiva
loudspeakers.

Transducers

• Proprietary tri-fiber composite cone - Made from two strands of a para-aramid synthetic fiber
and one strand of fiberglass, this lightweight low resonance material remains extremely rigid for
accurate sound reproduction at moderate to loud levels and flexes at the highest levels to allow the
NBR surround to absorb possible distortion. Para-aramid fibers are high strength and extremely
heat resistant, and used under various trade names for many thermal, electrical, and protective
apparel uses (including bulletproof vests).

• NBR surround for enhanced cone edge termination – Composite rubber ring reduces coloration
and distortion.

• Proprietary high performance motor structure - Computer optimized motor structure for high
sensitivity and extended linear excursion. Unique full venting design allows maximum power
handling and reduced dynamic compression.

• Integrated copper and aluminum shorting rings - To reduce distortion and 2nd and 3rd order
harmonics.

• Flat progressive rate spider - Progressive rate is compliant at low power (for efficiency), and
stiffens at high excursions for control. The harder it is pushed, the tighter it gets.

• Die cast aluminum frame - Provides rigid and precise alignment for all moving components and
increases durability. Non-ferrous frame eliminates magnetic interference, and provides enhanced
thermal dissipation and power handling.

• 25mm wide surround silk dome diaphragm tweeter - Wide surround silk dome diaphragm for
crystal clear highs without metallic harshness. Features a Ferro-fluid cooled voice coil, an
integrated heat-sink mounted on the motor structure, and an internally damped low resonance rear
chamber.

Precision Crossover

• Asymmetrical 4th order Linkwitz-Riley crossover

• Precision metal film capacitors and Low DCR air core inductors - Chosen for low distortion

and high accuracy properties in critical signal paths.

• Impedance compensation - For precise frequency response compensation and contouring.

• Phase compensation - For consistent on-axis and off-axis frequency response characteristics.

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Cabinetry

• Non-reflective, satin black lacquered, hand finished cabinets - Designed to enhance the home
theater experience by ‘disappearing’ in a darkened theater. In a fully lit room, they present an
elegant understated appearance.

• Highly braced and critically damped MDF construction - Highest quality MDF with 25mm front
and rear baffles for uncolored sound and low resonance.

• 6mm machined aluminum front baffle plates - Designed for reduced diffraction, enhanced
acoustical performance, and distinctive appearance.

• Magnetically mounted, acoustically transparent grills – Made of a durable, non-reflective
fabric, and held in place by powerful, felt capped magnets.

Custom Sound Tailoring Controls, ERT/ERM speakers

• Switchable tweeter level adjustment (ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3/ERM-6.2/ERM-1)
This switch provides a total range of 4dB of adjustment to the tweeter level with positions of 0dB, ­2dB, and +2dB. Begin in the 0dB (neutral) position. By switching to the +2db or -2db settings, you
can create a brighter or warmer sound to compensate for room acoustics or personal preference.

• ‘Extension’ adjustment (ERM-6.3 & ERT-8.3)
In addition to the tweeter level adjustment, ERT-8.3 and ERM-6.3 speakers have an ‘Extension’
control. On the ‘Low’ setting, a standard EQ curve is in effect with frequencies above 18kHz
beginning to gently roll-off. On the ‘High’ setting, the frequencies above 18kHz are extended
creating a brighter and ‘airy’ sound that may be used to counter room acoustics or personal
preference.

• Switchable midrange level adjustment (ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3)
This switch provides a total range of 4dB of midrange adjustment with positions of 0dB, -2dB, and
+2dB. Begin in the 0dB position. By switching to the +2db or -2db settings, you increase or
decrease the midrange response to the smaller woofers.

• Switchable boundary effect compensation (ERT-8.3/ERM-6.3/ERM-6.2, ERM-1)
This is used to reduce the upper bass range of the speaker. If it is mounted close to a wall, inside a
cabinet, or near a large piece of furniture or other ‘boundary’, the upper range of the bass (300­500Hz) can become more prominent and create an unpleasant ‘booming’ sound. Flipping the
switch to the ‘On’ position compensates for this condition by reducing 400Hz by about 10dB.

Selectable Bi-pole /Di-pole Selection Controls, ERD-1 speakers

Use these switches in combination to select whether the speaker will function as a left channel
dipole, right channel dipole, or a bi-pole configuration in or out of polarity with either left or right
channel orientation. Detailed description of Bi-pole/Dipole controls: page 11

Additional Features

• Dual speaker terminals for bi-amped operation in ERT-8.3 / ERM-6.3 / ERM-6.2 / ERM-1

• Milled terminal recess with integrated milled aluminum 6mm jack plate

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