Energy Act Cinema Owners manual

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

ENERGY®warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any

failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or
materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of: Speaker Section­five (5) years, Subwoofer Section-one (1) year from date of purchase
from an authorized

ENERGY®dealer and is valid only if the original

dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.

The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification,
failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure
to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized
repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the
seller.

WARRANTY SERVICE

If you require service for your ENERGY®speaker(s) at any time during
the warranty period, please contact:

1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s),

2) ENERGY NATIONAL SERVICE, 203 Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215
Tel: [phone] or

3) ENERGY®, a division of Audio Products International Corp., 3641
McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1X 1G5,
Tel: [phone].

4) Additional service centers can be found by checking the ENERGY

®

website: www.energy-speakers.com or, by calling either of the
above numbers.

You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate
packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping
costs to an authorized ENERGY®service center or to ENERGY®. If the
product is returned for repair to ENERGY®in Toronto or Buffalo, the
costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by ENERGY®, provided
the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The ENERGY

®

Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of ENERGY®products. It
does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If
the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ
from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty
prevail.

GARANTIE

GARANTIE AUX
ÉTATS-UNIS ET AU CANADA

La société ENERGY®garantit cet appareil contre toute défectuosité
attribuable aux pièces d’origine et à la main-d’oeuvre. Cette garantie
est valide pendant une période de cinq (5) ans (enceinte) et d’un (1) an
(extreme graves) à partir de la date d’achat auprès d’un revendeur

ENERGY®agréé ; la garantie ne sera honorée que sur présentation

d’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat.

La garantie ne couvre aucun dommage subi pendant le transport ou
imputable à un accident, à une utilisation impropre ou abusive, à la
négligence, à une modification non autorisée, à la non-observance des
instructions décrites dans le manuel de l’utilisateur ou des directives
d’entretien, ni aucun dommage subi par suite de réparations non
autorisées ou de réclamations fondées sur une mauvaise interprétation
des conditions de la présente garantie par le revendeur.

SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE

Dans l’éventualité où une réparation deviendrait nécessaire
pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, communiquez avec :

1) le revendeur auprès de qui l’appareil a été acheté,

2) ENERGY National Service, 203, Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215,
tél. : [phone] ou

3) ENERGY®, 3641, avenue McNicoll, Toronto (Ontario), Canada, M1X
1G5, tél. : [phone].

4) Pour connaître l'adresse de tous nos centres de service, consultez le
site Web de ENERGY®à www.energy-speakers.com ou composez l’un
des numéros indiqués plus haut.

Le propriétaire de l’appareil est responsable de son emballage et de
tous frais d’expédition à un centre de service ENERGY®agréé ou à

ENERGY®.

Si l’appareil est expédié à ENERGY®à Toronto ou à Buffalo aux fins de
réparation, les frais de réexpédition seront assumés par ENERGY®à la
condition que les réparations effectuées soient couvertes par la
garantie.
La garantie est limitée à la réparation ou au remplacement des
appareils fabriqués et distribués par ENERGY®. Elle ne couvre aucun
dommage indirect ou consécutif de quelque nature que ce soit. Si les
conditions accompagnant toute publicité, emballage ou documentation
divergent de celles de la présente garantie, les conditions de la
présente garantie prévaudront.

WARRANTY

GARANTIE

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Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be
adhered to.

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or

liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water.
Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure

reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or
covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
Power Cord 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 plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where
they exit from the product.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a
risk of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result
in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or
E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

We are proud to welcome you as an owner of ENERGY

®

Speaker Systems’ new act

cinema.

Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to
make certain your system is properly installed and set up for optimal sound
reproduction. Be sure to unpack your system carefully. Retain the carton and
all packing material for future use.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY®speakers! Proprietary technology and
high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and accurate music
reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you
maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction.
Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make
certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play your ENERGY®speakers
loudly until they have been properly broken in. It’s important to ensure the drivers have
had time to loosen up a bit. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This can
easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a
CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.

CABINET CARE

Great care and craftsmanship have gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet.
Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towel
or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.

NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for the ENERGY®speakers
to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a
service center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been
shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging will be repaired,
refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user's
expense.

SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT ­(See Diagrams 1 and 2)

Front Speaker placement

For best stereo imaging, the left and right speakers should be the same distance from
their respective side walls. If the distance from one speaker to the listener is very
different from the other it can affect the soundstage or stereo imaging. Therefore, the
ideal position is having the speakers equidistant to the listener.

A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and
listener at approximately 1-1/2 times the distance between the speakers. For example,
if the speakers are placed a minimum of 6-feet (1.8m) apart (the absolute minimum),
the best seating position would be 9-feet (2.4m) away.

Center Channel placement

A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a movie's
soundtrack, most of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the effect of voices
emanating from the actor's mouth, the center channel should be centrally located
between the left and right main channels and placed above or below the television.
Be sure that the front baffle is flush with the front face of the television or cabinet to
maximize dispersion.

Surround Speaker placement

The surround speakers can be positioned in a variety of locations. The surround
placement is usually dictated by the room, where the walls and room boundaries
happen to be, and where speaker cable can be easily run.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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