Mission Elegante e80, Elegante e8aS1, Elegante e81, Elegante e8aS2, Elegante e82 User Manual

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Cautions & Warranty conditions 2
Introduction to

elegante 3

Room setup 4-5
System setup 6-7
General information 8
Specifications 9

Précautions et conditions de la garantie 10
Présentation de

elegante 11

Configuration de la salle 12-13
Configuration du système 14-15
Renseignements généraux 16
Spécifications 17

Bitte unbedingt beachten & Garantiebedingungen 18

elegante stellt sich vor 19

Zimmereinrichtung 20-21
Systemeinrichtung 22-23
Allgemeine Informationen 24
Technische Daten 25

Precauciones y Condiciones de Garantía 26
Introducción a

elegante 27

Preparación del recinto 28-29
Preparación del sistema 30-31
Información general 32
Datos técnicos 33

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3

Cautions

Warranty conditions

The warranty card enclosed should be completed and returned to Mission or
its Distributor within 8 days of purchase.

No Dealer or Distributor may vary the terms of this warranty which is personal
to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Warranty claims must wherever possible be made through the Dealer from
whom the equipment was purchased.

This warranty excludes:

Damage caused through neglect, accident, misuse, wear and tear, or through
incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel.

Any unauthorised servicing will result in loss of warranty.

Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser.

Consequent damage, loss or injury, arising from or in conjunction with this
equipment.

Equipment for attention under warranty should be considered return carriage
paid. If equipment is found to comply with the published specification, Mission
reserves the right to raise a charge.

The above conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When this symbol is shown there is a risk of electrical
shock.

When this symbol is shown extreme caution should be observed.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.

DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: If using spikes make sure that they do not pierce mains cable etc.

under /above the carpet.
When making any connections, switch the amplifier off.
When you switch on your system or change sources, set the volume control at

minimum and turn the level up gradually.
DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.
Avoid extreme settings of tone controls or graphic equalisers. Ideally, they

should be set ‘flat’ or, if possible, bypassed.
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired and are in
phase.

DO NOT connect your loudspeakers to the mains supply, except for
subwoofers.

DO NOT attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable
parts inside and you will render the warranty void.

Site hi-fi electronics away from the loudspeakers on a rigid stand or cabinet.
Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other hi-fi units, or share

the same shelf or cabinet.
Site unscreened speakers and subwoofers at least 0.5m away from TV sets,

computers etc. Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of
their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before installing the centre speaker
directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

Use only attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DO NOT subject loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION:

e8as1, e8as2

The mains power switch for this appliance is located on the rear panel. To
permit free access to this switch the apparatus must be located in an open
area without any obstructions. The mains power plug must remain freely
operable at all times.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS. The subwoofer is supplied with a plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse or plug need to be replaced refer to the instructions on Page 8.

Introduction to elegante

Thank you for purchasing Mission
loudspeakers. The

elegante series is the

latest in a long line of distinguished Mission
loudspeakers. These technologically
advanced loudspeakers will complement the
finest electronics and decor. Mission
engineers and craftsmen have designed
and manufactured each speaker in the
range to bring you the utmost enjoyment
and listening pleasure over many years of
use.

Please read these instructions carefully
before installing your loudspeakers. A few
minutes studying this manual will ensure
that the superb performance of

elegante

will be fully achieved.

Fitting spikes

Use floor spikes on the floorstanding
speakers, subwoofer and speaker stands,
for an improvement in clarity of sound. The
spikes can be used with pointed ends
downward on carpets (fig 1), or domed end
downwards on hard floors (fig 2). After
levelling, make sure that the speakers are
stable on their spikes, then tighten all lock
nuts firmly.

Note that where more than four spikes are
provided you may regard the extra spikes as
an aid to stabilisation. Adjust the four main
spikes first and then lower the extra spikes
until they just touch the floor (fig 3).

fig 1

fig 2 fig 3

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>0.3 m

1.8 - 2.2 m

1

1

3

4

2

2

4

5

3

or

fig 2 fig 3 fig 4 fig 5

fig 1

above head height

Room setup

e8c

The e8c loudspeaker is designed to be
placed underneath or above your TV screen
to centre dialogue to the visuals on the
screen. You can place it on a shelf above
the screen, or use the included wall bracket
to fix it to the wall. Alternatively you can
place it on a shelf below the screen and tilt it
upwards to face the listener if required.

shelf mount

The e8c is supplied fitted to a shelf stand.
You may loosen the fixing screw and rotate
the speaker on the stand to tilt it towards the
head of the seated listener if required.
Tighten the screw once the speaker is in the
optimum position (fig 4).

wall mount

(fig 5)
Remove the e8c from its stand. Slide the
stand onto the wall bracket and secure it
with the locking screw.

Using the rear plate of the wall bracket as a
template, mark positions on the wall for four
screw fixings. Screw the bracket to the wall
using wall plugs and screws suitable for the
wall construction and the weight of the
loudspeaker.

Make the connections to the terminals on
the rear of the e8c through the elongated
hole provided.

Carefully place the e8c speaker onto the
speaker support arm. Secure the speaker
onto the arm using the fixing screw
provided.

e80 / e81

e80 and e81 speakers are designed to be
used close to rear walls, either on the
included wall brackets or

elegante floor

stands. When used as rear speakers on a
wall the optimum performance for surround
sound will occur when the speakers are
raised above head height (fig 2).

stand mount

If using the Mission elegante stands, slide
the speaker support arm onto the stand
upright and secure it with the fixing screw.

Carefully place the e80 or e81 speaker onto
the speaker support arm, making sure that
the front extensions of the arm slot into the
recesses in the base of the speaker. Secure
the speaker onto the arm using the fixing
screw provided.

Make the connections to the terminals on
the rear of the speaker, as explained on
page 7.

wall mount

(fig 3)
Using the rear plate of the wall bracket as a
template, mark positions on the wall for four
screw fixings. Screw the bracket to the wall
using wall plugs and screws suitable for the
wall construction and the weight of the
loudspeaker.

Slide the speaker support arm onto the
bracket and attach the base plate.

Make the connections to the terminals on
the rear of the speaker, as explained on
page 7.

Carefully place the speaker onto the
speaker support arm, making sure that the
front extensions of the arm slot into the
recesses in the base of the speaker. Secure
the speaker onto the arm using the fixing
screw provided.

e82 / e83

e82 and e83 floorstanding speakers
perform best when positioned more than

0.3m from a rear wall and away from
corners (fig 1). Moving the speakers towards
a wall or corner will increase the amount of
bass, conversely moving the speakers away
from a wall or corner will increase the clarity,
articulation and tautness of bass. For good
two-channel performance the speakers
should be around 1.8 - 2.2m apart (fig 1).
Where speakers are used as part of a multi­channel system this distance can be altered
to suit your room furnishings. Spend some
time moving the speakers and listening for
the optimum performance.

e8as1 / e8as2

e8as1 and e8as2 subwoofers give clean
and articulate bass when positioned at least

0.3m from a corner. However if a higher
level of bass output is demanded, a corner
position may provide this at the possible
expense of some clarity. Again it is
beneficial to spend time moving the
subwoofer and listening for the optimum
performance.

The e8as1 and e8as2 subwoofers are
designed to provide the low frequency
foundation and reproduction of low
frequency effects in a music or home theatre
system. The method of connection and
setup will depend on the electronics that
you connect to the subwoofer. Please read
through the instructions to determine how
best to use your subwoofer.

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fig 1

fig 2

fig 3

1

2

3

1

2

3

or

System setup

Connecting to your amplifier

The e series speakers are suitable for
bi-wiring and will benefit from careful
selection of partnering cables from your
amplifier. When bi-wiring, or bi-amping (fig 1),
remove the connecting links from between
the terminals at the rear of the speaker.

To connect using bare wires (fig 2), strip
10mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from each
cable. Loosen the terminal caps on the
speaker terminals to reveal the cross holes.
Twist the bared conductors together and
pass through the cross hole in the speaker
terminal, securing by screwing down the
terminal cap.

To connect using spade terminals (fig 3),
loosen the terminal caps on the speaker
terminals enough to locate the spades.
Tighten the terminal caps onto the spades
so that they are held securely.

Connect the positive speaker outlets on the
rear of your amplifier to the positive (red)
terminals on the rear of the speakers.
Similarly connect the negative speaker
outputs to the negative (black) terminals on
the speakers. Note that speaker cables
usually identify the positive conductor by
marking it with a stripe or raised ridge or
coloured band.

e8

as1/ e8as2

To connect a stereo hi-fi amplifier it is
recommended that you connect the speaker
outputs of your amplifier to the speaker level
inputs of the subwoofer in parallel to the
connections made to your speakers.

To connect an AV multi-channel amplifier it
is recommended that you connect the LFE
line level input on the subwoofer to the
subwoofer output on your amplifier using an
RCA phono lead (not supplied).

Power —

Set the subwoofer’s ON/OFF switch
to "Off." Then plug the power cord into an
AC outlet. You can turn the power on and off
manually using the switch, or you can leave
the mains power turned on and set the Auto
Power switch to "On," which will turn the
subwoofer on automatically when a signal
is detected at one of the inputs and off after
a period of inactivity.

AV setup

In a multi-channel system it is
recommended that you use the bass
management facilities on your AV amplifier.
As the subwoofer is best employed to
reproduce bass, all low frequency
information should be directed to the
subwoofer enabling the main speakers to
reproduce upper bass, midrange and treble
with optimum clarity.

If you are using the bass management of an
AV amplifier, set all speakers to SMALL in
your amplifier's speaker configuration and
set SUBWOOFER to ON. Where the crossover
frequency can be chosen set it to 80Hz.
Alternatively choose the preset configuration
for THX.

Set the Low Pass Crossover Frequency
control on the subwoofer to 140Hz (on the
e8as2 set the LFE switch to ON). Adjust the
volume control to its mid position.

Use the distance parameters in your AV
amplifier speaker setup to set the distance
from each set of speakers to your listening
position.

Use the channel level adjustment in your AV
amplifier speaker setup to set the individual
output from each speaker. If you have a
sound level meter adjust the individual level
of each channel for a reading of 75dB at the
listening position. If you do not have access
to a sound level meter, set the channel
levels so that they sound equally loud at the
listening position.

Stereo setup

In a hi-fi system without bass management
you must adjust the LOW PASS CROSSOVER
control on the subwoofer in conjunction with
the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control to achieve
a blend to your main speakers. The e8as1
and e8as2 subwoofers can be used with
the e82 and e83 floorstanding speakers in a
hi-fi system. (Note that the e80 is not
suitable for use in a hi-fi system without
bass management).

For the e82 speakers, start by setting the
LOW PASS CROSSOVER control to midway
and adjust the SUBWOOFER volume level to
provide a natural level of bass support
when playing music discs. For the e83
speakers, start by setting the LOW PASS
CROSSOVER control to between the 40Hz
and the midway position.

Adjusting the controls

Once you have completed the settings you
should prepare to fine-tune the subwoofer
controls. Choose a multi-channel disc with
natural bass qualities - a music disc is best.

Adjust the control on the subwoofer's rear
panel marked PHASE to tune the blend
between the subwoofer and speakers.
Depending on your room acoustics the
sound will be fuller and more coherent with
the switch in the 0° or 180° position. Use
your judgement to set the switch to the best
sounding position.

On the e8as2 you also have fine control
over phase. Use the variable PHASE control
to achieve the fullest and clearest bass
response. In conjunction with the PHASE
switch, the phase can be varied over 180°.

Adjust the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control to
give bass output that is in balance with your
main speakers. Initially you may prefer the
subwoofer output at a relatively high level,
but this can become tiring, with an over­emphasis on bass on extended listening.
Turn the volume down by degrees until the
subwoofer is not heard individually but
rather as an extension to the main
speakers.

On the e8as2 you can fine tune the bass
performance to suit your room. If the bass is
boomy, or appears uncontrolled at very low
frequencies, switch the SUBSONIC FILTER to
ON. Adjust the BASS CONTOUR to control
output at the very low frequencies.

8 9

General information

Loudspeaker maintenance

Use the supplied cloth to polish dust and
fingermarks from the speakers. Rub the
surface to be cleaned with the inner cloth.
Remove tarnish and buff to a high shine with
the dark outer cloth. Do not use spray
polishes or solvent cleaners as these may
damage the highly polished multi-layer
lacquer finish. If necessary clean the speaker
grilles carefully with a soft brush.

Product service

Should a fault occur with your loudspeakers
please pack them correctly, using the
original packaging.

Product for service should be returned to the
appointed dealer from whom you
purchased the product. If you experience
difficulties or there is no Mission dealer in
your area, contact the Mission distributor for
your country or the main service centre for
your region.

Important Notice to UK Users –

e8as1, e8as2

The power cord on your Mission powered
subwoofer is supplied with a plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should
the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI
approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the
same rating. If the plug is cut off it must NOT
be re-used. Dispose of any such plug safely.
There is a danger of electric shock if a cut-off
plug is inserted into a mains socket.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue - Neutral: Brown - Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
may not correspond with the markings
identifying the terminals in the replacement
mains plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured Blue must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter "N" or
coloured Black. The wire coloured Brown
must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter "L" or coloured Red.

Recommended Amplifier:

50 - 150 W 50 - 150 W 50 - 150 W 50 - 200 W

Enclosure: 2-way sealed box 2-way sealed box 3-way reflex loaded 2-way ABR loaded
Frequency Response ±3dB: 80 Hz - 30 kHz 80 Hz - 30 kHz 48 Hz - 30 kHz 44 Hz - 30 kHz
Sensitivity SPL/M @ 2.83V: 85 dB 90 dB 90 dB 90 dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms compatible 8 Ohms compatible 8 Ohms compatible 8 Ohms compatible

(minimum 4.0 Ohms) (minimum 4.6 Ohms) (minimum 4.0 Ohms) (minimum 4.0 Ohms)

Bass: 110 mm Paramid-S Twin 110 mm Paramid-S 4 x 110 mm Paramid-S Twin 165 mm Paramid-S
Mid: - - 110 mm Paramid-S -
Treble: 25 mm Viotex-S 25 mm Viotex-S 25 mm Viotex-S 25 mm Viotex-S
Effective Volume: 3.75 litres 5.75 litres 23 litres 40 litres
Dimensions (H x W x D): 284 x 160 x 250 mm 403 x 160 x 250 mm 956 x 300 x 334 mm 1108 x 330 x 360 mm

11.2 x 6.3 x 9.8 inches 15.9 x 6.3 x 9.8 inches 37.6 x 11.8 x 13.2 inches 43.6 x 13 x 14.2 inches

Weight: 6 kg 8.7 kg 19.7 kg 22.1 kg

13.2 lbs 19.2 lbs 43.4 lbs 48.7 lbs

e80 e81 e82 e83

Specifications

Recommended Amplifier: 50 - 150 W Integrated 350 W Integrated 500 W
Enclosure: 2-way sealed box ABR loaded sealed box
Frequency Response ±3dB: 80 Hz - 30 kHz 36 Hz - 150 Hz 28 Hz - 280 Hz
Sensitivity SPL/M @ 2.83V:

90 dB - -

Impedance: 8 Ohms compatible

(minimum 4.6 Ohms)

Bass: Twin 110 mm Paramid-S 250 mm + twin ABR 4 x 210 mm
Mid: ---
Treble: 25 mm Viotex-S - -
Effective Volume: 6.5 litres 30 litres 46 litres
Dimensions (H x W x D): 172 x 443 x 250 mm 415 x 365 x 400 mm 430 x 400 x 560 mm

6.8 x 17.4 x 9.8 inches 16.3 x 14.4 x 15.7 inches 16.9 x 15.7 x 22 inches

Weight: 9.1 kg 17.3 kg 32 kg

20.1 lbs 38.1 lbs 70.5 lbs

e8c e8as1 e8as2

Specifications

Mission reserves the right to change specifications without notice. E & OE

Warning:

When an amplifier is driven beyond its power output capabilities it will produce distorted results which will
quickly damage your speakers by overheating. Make sure that your amplifier is not left unattended when playing, for
example at parties, and turn the volume control down at the first sign of audible distortion.

CORD GRIP

FUSE

BROWN

(LIVE)

OUTER

SLEEVE

BLUE

(NEUTRAL)