German Physiks HRS-120 Owners manual

HRS 120 User Manual
This product complies with European Union EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EC)
Ā© German Physiks 2007 Revision i Released 19th October 2007
We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice. For the latest version please see our web site at www.german-physiks.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................3
2. HRS 120 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................3
Storing the Shipping Carton .............................................................................................................5
3. THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE HRS 120 ................................................................................5
4. LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET-UP ....................................................................................6
Adjusting the Spikes.........................................................................................................................6
Listening Room Layout ....................................................................................................................7
Loudspeaker Placement ..................................................................................................................8
Distance from Front Wall ............................................................................................................8
Distance from Side Wall..............................................................................................................8
5. CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS ...........................................................................................10
High Frequency Level Control .........................................................................................................10
Input Terminal Connections .............................................................................................................10
6. REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS ......................................................................................11
7. LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN.................................................................................................................11
8. CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS....................................................................................................11
9. WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................................12
10. SERVICE AND SUPPORT..................................................................................................................12
11. HOW TO CONTACT US .....................................................................................................................13
12. HRS 120 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................14
13. WARRANTY REGISTRATION............................................................................................................15
2
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the German Physiks HRS 120 loudspeakers for your audio system. The HRS 120 is a 2 way design using a single DDD driver and a high performance cone woofer coupled to a Helmholtz resonator. It is entirely handmade and is built and tested by highly skilled technicians at our factory in Maintal in Germany.
Every step in the design and manufacture of this product has been dedicated to producing a loudspeaker that will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
We strongly recommend that you read this manual before attempting to use the loudspeakers as it will enable you obtain the best performance from them.
2. HRS 120 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before attempting to lift the loudspeakers, remove any rings, watches
or other items of jewellery or clothing that may scratch or otherwise damage the finish of the cabinets.
When lifting the loudspeakers out of the packing hold them around the cabinet.
Do not lift them by the DDD driver support pillars or by the cabinet
supports (figure 4) as this may damage the driver.
Each HRS 120 weighs approximately 30kg (65lbs) and should not be lifted by one person alone. Always have help when lifting an HRS 120.
The HRS 120 is supplied with both loudspeakers packed inside one carton. This must be kept upright as shown in figure 1. Before opening the carton, please inspect it for damage. If you see any damage, please contact the supplying audio dealer immediately and provide them with a full description of the damage. Do not attempt to unpack the loudspeakers until you have spoken with the dealer and have been advised how to proceed.
To unpack the loudspeakers please follow the instructions below:
1. Referring to figure 1, unscrew and remove the four securing screws A from the top cover of the carton B and then lift off the top cover. Do not remove the four screws from the carton lower tray at this point.
Figure 1. HRS 120 Shipping Carton
A
B
A
3
C
2. Remove the two foam packing pieces ā€˜Cā€™ in figure 2.
3. Lift the loudspeakers off the carton lower tray by holding them around the cabinet. Do not lift them by the DDD driver support pillars or the cabinet supports ā€“ figure 4.
4. Remove the two foam protective rings from each loudspeaker.
5. The DDD driver may be fitted with a clear film or cardboard cover. This should be left on for the time being to provide protection while the loudspeaker is being handled.
Please confirm that the carton contains the following items:
Item Quantity Description
1 2 HRS 120 Loudspeakers 2 1 HRS 120 User Manual 3 2 Cleaning Cloths
If any items are missing or shows signs of damage, please contact the supplying dealer immediately.
Please retain all of the packing as you will need this should it be necessary in the future to ship the loudspeakers. The use of any other packing may result in the loudspeakers sustaining damage in transit. Such damage is not covered by the warranty. Should you require replacement packing, please contact your German Physiks dealer, the national distributor or the factory directly.
Figure 2. HRS 120 Shipping Carton
4
Storing the Shipping Carton
Referring to figure 3, the centre section of the shipping carton, B, may be removed and folded flat for more convenient storage by removing the four lower tray securing screws A.
Figure 3. Collapsing the HRS 120 Shipping Carton
B
A
3. THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE HRS 120
DDD driver
DDD driver
support pillars
Input terminals
& crossover
adjustment
Bass
vents
Cabinet
supports
Front View Rear View
Figure 4. The Principle Features of the HRS 120
5
Loading...
+ 10 hidden pages