MERIDIAN AUDIO L-ite Satellite user

L-ite

Compact Satellite Loudspeakers

Quad Electroacoustics Ltd, IAG House,
Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park,

Huntingdon PE29 6XU

www.quad-hifi.co.uk

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Owner’s Manual

Running In

Loudspeakers are electro-mechanical and, like all mechanical systems, they need
a 'running in' period. For the first 50 hours or so, play your system at reasonable
levels. After running in, you will notice a significant sonic improvement.

Care and Maintenance

Little maintenance is required. The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a
damp (not wet) cloth. Spray polish, if used, should be applied sparingly - spray
the polish onto a cloth and then apply it to the speaker. NEVER spray the grille
cloth or the speaker drive units. To clean the grilles, remove them first before
gently brushing with a soft brush. Never use solvent cleaners, minor stains are
best removed with soap and lukewarm water.

Avoid touching the drive units as they can easily be damaged.

SERVICE & INFORMATION

Product service enquiries should, in the first instance, be referred to the
supplying dealer. If you need to return your loudspeakers for servicing, please
return them as a pair even if only one unit appears to be faulty. For safety, we
recommend that they be shipped in their original packing

In cases of difficulty or for other product enquiries please contact the
appointed QUAD distributor for your country. Service Centres in the UK and
North America can be found below.

SPECIFICATIONS

QUAD L-ite Satellite Loudspeaker

Bass Unit

Treble Unit

Rec. Amplifier Power

Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1M)

Frequency Response

Crossover Frequency
Frequency Fb
Size mm (H x W x D)

Rear Panel Mounting

QUAD loudspeakers are compatible with 8 Ohm amplifier outputs

QUAD SERVICE CENTRES

U.K.

100mm
25mm Dome
30 - 120 W
6 Ohms
86 dB
70Hz - 24kHz

2.2kHz
70Hz
225 x 135 x160
M6 40mm (USA - 1/4" 20 tpi)

USA

CANADA

L-ite

Compact Monitor
Satellite Loudspeaker

INTRODUCTION

The QUAD L-ite satellites are small monitors intended for use in small
systems with or without a subwoofer. They are ideal for use as surround
effects speakers in multichannel installations.

Please read the following notes carefully. They will help you to install
your loudspeakers correctly and safely.

! Before making connections to your sound system, switch off the amplifier

and all connected sources. When you switch on the system or change
sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually.

! Do not use your amplifier at full volume. Playing the system with

extreme settings of volume may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers.

! Do not connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply.
! Ensure that your loudspeakers are correctly wired and are in phase.
! Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat or sunlight.
! WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this

product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping
and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a vase of flowers ­should be placed on the product.

! No naked flame sources - such as candles - must be placed on the product.
! Do not place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets. If you wish to

play your loudspeakers with their grilles removed be careful to protect the
drive units from children and pets.

! Do not use makeshift stands. Always fit a manufacturer's approved stand

using the instructions and the fixings provided. Your dealer will advise you.

! Do not attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable

parts inside and you will invalidate the warranty.

QUAD Electroacoustics Ltd.

IAG House,

Sovereign Court,

Ermine Business Park,

Huntingdon,

Cambs PE29 6XU,

England.

Tel:[phone]

Fax:[phone]

www.quad-hifi.co.uk

For information on authorised service centres worldwide contact QUAD
Electroacoustics Ltd. in the U.K. A worldwide distributor list is available on
the QUAD website: www.quad-hifi.co.uk

IAG America, Inc.

15 Walpole Park South

Walpole

MA 02081

Tel: [phone]

Korbon Trading Ltd

6800 Kitimat Road

Units 19-20
Mississauga

Ontario

Tel: [phone]

1920

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UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The QUAD L-ite carton contains

! Two QUAD L-ite loudspeakers
! Instruction Manual
! Warranty Registration Form

Consult your dealer if any of these items is not present.

Unpack the loudspeakers carefully. Be especially careful not to damage the
loudspeaker cabinets when removing the polythene sleeves. Please retain the
packing materials for future transportation. If you dispose of the packing do so
with regard to any recycling provision in your area.

Please retain the user manual and the information concerning the date and place
of purchase of this equipment for future reference.

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POSITIONING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

The QUAD stand mounted wall mounted or placed on a rigid
shelf

accept most specialist fixing brackets. When wall mounting the speakers ensure
that the wall and the brackets can support the weight of the speakers. Follow all
instructions supplied with the brackets in full. Your dealer will advise you.

We recommend that the loudspeakers are placed between two and three metres
apart and equidistant from the listening position. The tweeters should be
roughly at ear level to a seated listener. The loudspeakers should be positioned
so that they are angled slightly inward, facing the listener.

The most uncoloured sound is obtained when the loudspeakers are at least
200mm from the rear walls and 300mm from the side walls. If the loudspeakers
are operated closer to the rear walls bass extension will increase but if they are
placed too close to the walls the bass may become boomy and indistinct. If the
speakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward angle may be
increased to 40%, though this may restrict the width of the optimum listening
position. Please experiment with different configurations and play a wide range
of music before finalising the position of your loudspeakers.

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L-ite satellite has a standard threaded insert in the rear panel that will

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CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS

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Crossover Network

The crossover separates the treble and bass networks into two distinct sections,
each connected by a dedicated pair of terminal posts. This enables the treble
and bass components to be separately driven for optimum performance. The
upper pair of terminals is connected to the treble network and the lower pair to

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the bass network. As supplied, the treble terminal pair is connected to the bass
terminal pair by removable metal straps. These should be left in place for

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standard installations.

Choosing and Preparing Cable

Specialist audio cable will usually offer better performance than general
purpose 'bell' or 'zip' wire. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different

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colours, or often, in the case of twin cable, a coloured tracer or ridge along one
wire to indicate polarity.

Choose a cable of suitable diameter - cable that is too thin will limit the
dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response. Split the twin cores to
a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving
about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any
loose strands.

Connecting Speaker Terminals

Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in
the bottom of the terminal post. Ensure that there are no loose strands which
may touch adjacent terminals. Retighten the terminal securely.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

Standard and Bi-Wiring Connections

Standard Connections: Connect the positive(+) terminal of the Left

loudspeaker to the corresponding positive(+) amplifier terminal. Connect the
negative(-) terminals similarly. Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel. Do
not disturb the metal straps linking the upper and lower terminal pairs

Bi-Wiring: Using separate cables for treble and bass units improves headroom
and clarity. This is known as Bi-Wiring. To bi-wire, you will need to install two
lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker.
Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps. The upper pair
of terminals on the crossover panel feeds the treble units and the lower
terminals feed the bass unit.

When connecting loudspeakers, ensure there are no loose strands of
wire which might contact adjacent terminals.

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Multi-Channel Connections

The drawing shows the Quad L-ites connected in a 5.1 configuration with the
companion Quad L-ite subwoofer. The front and centre speakers are bi-wired.
The surround speakers are standard wired as the frequency range and dynamics
are more restricted in surround channels. Extension of the system to 6.1 and

7.1 configurations is straightforward.

In multi-channel applications where you are using a subwoofer, ensure that all
channels using the Quad L-ite satellites are set to ‘small’. Consult your AV
processor handbook for details.

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Rear Left

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Phase

If the sound lacks definition or the bass is indistinct, please check the wiring to
both loudspeakers carefully, especially if they are bi-wired.

Ancillary Equipment

QUAD loudspeakers are compatible with the great majority of audio-visual and
high fidelity equipment - but a loudspeaker is only as good as the signal it gets. A
low powered amplifier can run out of steam quite easily and could damage your
speakers. A larger amplifier will usually sound better and enhance the reliability
and performance of your loudspeakers.

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