NAIM OVATOR S-600 User Manual

REFERENCE MANUAL

OVATOR S-600 LOUDSPEAKER

ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO

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Introduction and Unpacking

The Ovator S-600 is a very high performance product that will repay effort spent
on installation. It is important that you read this manual before fully unpacking and
installing your speakers. The manual begins with unpacking instructions. Ovator
loudspeakers are extremely heavy and to minimise the risk of damage to the
speaker or personal injury you should follow these instructions carefully. Unpacking
and installing Ovator loudspeakers is a two-person task and should not be attempted
alone.

1 Unpacking

It is important that Ovator loudspeakers are unpacked as
described in the following paragraphs and illustrations.

They should be unpacked in the room in which they are to
be used and close to their likely installed positions.

Having removed this manual proceed to unpack each
Ovator following the steps below:

1.1 With the carton lying on its back, lift out the end-cap at

the base of the speaker. The speaker has front and back
castor trolleys attached to its plinth. A transit screw retains
each one. Do not remove them at this stage.

1.2 Using the foam insert located in the carton as a

wedge, push the speaker to the end of the carton so that
the trolley castors touch the cardboard.

1.3 Carefully lift the carton upright using the handles on its

sides. The Ovator is heavy – use an appropriate safe lifting
technique.

1.4 Wheel the speaker out of the carton on its trolleys,

remove remaining packaging, and wheel the speaker to
its likely installed position. Push the speaker from a point
towards the middle or below.

1.5 Remove the trolleys one at a time. Unscrew both transit

screws then tilt the speaker backwards, using your foot
to stabilise it, and remove the front trolley when it is clear.
Lower the speaker on to its front floor-spikes and tilt the
speaker forwards to remove the rear trolley. Take care
when removing the trolleys that the Ovator floor-spikes do
not cause damage or injury.

Note: Keep all the packing, including the transit screws, for

use if the loudspeakers are to be repacked and shipped.
Make sure all transit screws are in place.

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1.2

1.3 1.4 1.5

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2.1 Positioning

The performance of any loudspeaker will be influenced
by the room and position in which it is located. Even small
changes of loudspeaker position can significantly influence
the sound. Changes of room contents, the introduction of
significant piece of furniture for example, can also have an
effect.

The following paragraphs constitute only a general guide
to Ovator positioning. Every listening room is different and
you may find an alternative positioning solution works best
in yours.

In general, try to choose a site for the Ovator loudspeakers
where they are located between 2.0 metres and 4.0
metres apart, clear of room corners, and where each one
is between 0.25 metres and 1.0 metre away from a solid
rear wall. The distance between the speakers and the
rear wall is the aspect of positioning most likely to
require adjustment as the speakers run-in and you
become familiar with their performance in your
room.

If the Ovator is moved closer to the rear wall the
low frequency elements of music will become
more prominent. However this may be at the
expense of bass clarity and timing.

Note: There is no need to angle the Ovator

inwards towards the listening position but doing so
may be a useful fine-tuning adjustment.

The primary listening position should be central
between the loudspeakers approximately the
same distance away as they are apart.

Try to position each Ovator within a similar “near­field” acoustic environment and with similar
acoustic characteristics along the side walls
towards the listening position.

Note: Different near-field acoustic environments

and characteristics would be created by, for
example, heavy curtains and glass windows, or a
plasterboard wall with and without bookshelves.

Diagram 2.2 illustrates the positioning guidelines
described above.

right

loudspeaker

left
loudspeaker

2.0m to 4.0m

listening
position

> 0.5m

0.25 to 1.0m

2.2 Room Layout

near-eld acoustic

environment

2.0m to 4.0m

2 Installation

Once the Ovator loudspeakers are fully unpacked they may be manoeuvred if necessary
into their initial working positions. Take care when manoeuvring Ovator loudspeakers that
the floor-spikes do not cause damage or personal injury. Do not remove the Ovator BMR
transit screws until the speakers are installed in their final positions.

Positioning guidelines are provided in the following section but you should be prepared to
make positioning adjustments as the speakers “run-in” and as you become more familiar
with them.

The Ovator loudspeaker is not magnetically shielded and should be kept well away from
CRT displays and other magnetically sensitive items.

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2.3 Using Floor-spikes

The Ovator is fitted with floor-spikes to define its
mechanical interface with the structure of the listening
room. The floor-spikes should be adjusted to ensure that
the speakers are upright and do not rock.

All four floor-spikes are adjustable, however adjustment
of the rear floor-spikes is easier thanks to the top access
provided by the Ovator plinth design. To adjust a rear floor­spike first remove the locking set-screw with the 4mm Allen
key supplied. Then insert the Allen key from above to turn
the adjustment screw clockwise to lengthen the floor-spike

2.4 Adjusting Floor-spikes

and anti-clockwise to shorten the floor-spike. If necessary,
to stop the floor-spike from turning when re-tightening the
locking set-screw, insert the supplied tommy-bar in the
floor-spike through-hole. Diagram 2.4 illustrates rear floor­spike adjustment.

Depending on the thickness of any carpet, the front
floor-spikes may not need any adjustment. If adjustment
is required however, loosen the lock nut using a 13mm
spanner and turn the floor-spike as appropriate using the
supplied tommy-bar inserted in the floor-spike through­hole. Re-tighten the lock-nut when adjustment is complete.
Diagram 2.4 illustrates front floor-spike adjustment.

Note: If Ovator loudspeakers are

to be installed on a non-carpeted
floor, the floor-spikes should be
used in conjunction with Naim Floor
Protectors and adjusted so that the
tip of the floor-spike extends just
beyond the lock nut. Your Naim
retailer or distributor will be able to
supply Floor Protectors.

remove transit
screws

insert click-t

plugs

adjustment
screw

tommy-bar

through-hole

tommy-bar

through-hole

lock-nut

2.5 BMR Transit Screws

The Ovator BMR (balanced mode radiator) module is fitted
with a twin leaf-spring suspension system. The suspension
system is restrained during shipping by two transit screws
that must be released before use. The transit screws are
located on the rear face of the speaker directly behind
the BMR.

Use the supplied 5mm Allen key to unscrew the transit
screws. Remove the screws and store them safely. Two
click-fit plastic plugs are supplied to cover the holes
left once the screws have been removed. Diagram 2.6
illustrates removal of the transit screws.

Note: The transit screws must be replaced if the

loudspeakers are to be repacked and shipped. Tighten the
screws sufficiently to restrain the suspension system.

2.6 Transit Screw Removal

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3 Connecting

Ovator loudspeakers incorporate a passive crossover but can be converted for use in
active systems using the appropriate Naim active crossover and multiple amplifiers.
Contact your local retailer or distributor for more information.

3.1 Cables and Connectors

If the Ovator is to be used with Naim amplification, Naim
loudspeaker cable will produce the best results and is
necessary with some amplifiers. Cable lengths to both
loudspeakers should be equal and be between 3.5 metres
and 20 metres. If the position of a speaker in relation to
the amplifier results in spare cable do not coil the cable
but lay it out back and forth between the amplifier and
speaker.

The Ovator connection terminals are designed to accept
the custom-designed Ovator speaker connector. This
connector is designed to provide the best possible
performance. Other 4mm plugs can be used however the
results will be unpredictable. Your retailer will be able to
make up speaker cables terminated on one end by the
Ovator connector and on the other end by a connector
appropriate to the driving amplifier.

3.3 Ovator Connection Panel

4 Specifications

Frequency response: 28Hz - 35kHz (in room)
Sensitivity: 88dB @ 1m for 2.83V input
Nominal impedance: 4 Ohms (minimum impedance 3.2 Ohms)
Suggested power amplifier: 25 - 150W (8 Ohm rating)
Weight: 61 kg
Dimensions H x W x D: 1168mm x 401mm x 434mm

(Including floor-spikes and grilles)

Finish options: Cherry, Maple, Zebrano, Rosewood

5 Conformance To Appropriate Standards

Manufacturer: Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England,

SP1 2LN

Product: Ovator S-600
Safety: EN 60065 - Audio, Video and similar electronic apparatus.
EMC Emissions: EN 55013 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and

associated equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics ­Limits and methods of measurements.

EMC Immunity: EN 55020 - Sound and television receivers and associated

equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement.

In accordance with
European Directives: 2006/95/EC - Safety, 2004/108/EC - EMC,

2002/95/EC (RoHS), 2002/96/EC (WEEE)

3.2 Connection Polarity

It is important that Ovator loudspeakers are connected
with the correct polarity. Ensure that the positive terminal
on the speaker (marked +) is connected to the positive
output terminal on the amplifier and the negative terminal
on the speaker (marked – ) is connected to the negative
output terminal on the amplifier. Diagram 3.3 illustrates the
Ovator connection panel.

Note: Naim speaker cable has a rib running down one

side to aid polarity identification. The positive side of Naim
speaker plugs have a small protrusion for identification.

Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England SP1 2LN

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] W: www.naimaudio.com

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OVATOR S-600 LOUDSPEAKER

ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO

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Allgemeines

Aufgrund der hohen Leistungsfähigkeit der Ovator S-600 lohnt es sich, beim Aufstellen der Lautsprecher
Sorgfalt walten zu lassen. Investieren Sie etwas Zeit in die Lektüre dieser Bedienungsanleitung, bevor
Sie die Lautsprecher vollständig auspacken und mit dem Aufstellen beginnen. Der erste Abschnitt
dieser Bedienungsanleitung enthält Hinweise zum Auspacken der Ovator. Da die Lautsprecher sehr
schwer sind, sollten Sie die nachstehenden Anweisungen sorgfältig befolgen, um eine Beschädigung
des Geräts oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Die Lautsprecher sollten zu zweit ausgepackt und
aufgestellt werden.

1 Auspacken

Gehen Sie beim Auspacken der Ovator wie im Folgenden
beschrieben vor.

Die Lautsprecher sollten in der Nähe ihres endgültigen
Platzes ausgepackt werden.

Befolgen Sie für jeden der beiden Lautsprecher diese Schritte:

1.1 Legen Sie den Karton auf den Rücken und ziehen

Sie den Einschub am Fußende heraus. Am Sockel des
Lautsprechers sind zwei Rollkarren angebracht, die mit je
einer Transportschraube festgeschraubt sind. Lösen Sie
diese Schrauben vorerst nicht.

1.2 Verwenden Sie das im Karton liegende Schaumstoffteil

als Keil, um den Lautsprecher nach unten zu schieben,
sodass die Rollen der Karren den Kartonboden berühren.

1.3 Stellen Sie den Karton unter Zuhilfenahme der seitlich

angebrachten Griffe vorsichtig auf das Fußende. Die

Ovator ist sehr schwer; achten Sie deshalb auf eine sichere
Hebetechnik.

1.4 Ziehen Sie den Lautsprecher auf den Rollen aus dem

Karton und entfernen Sie die Verpackungsteile. Fassen
Sie nun den Lautsprecher an der unteren Hälfte seines
Gehäuses und rollen Sie ihn an seinen endgültigen Platz.

1.5 Nun müssen die Rollkarren entfernt werden. Lösen Sie

zunächst die beiden Transportschrauben. Stützen Sie dann
den Lautsprecher mit dem Fuß, kippen Sie ihn nach hinten
und ziehen Sie die vordere Rollkarre weg. Setzen Sie den
Lautsprecher auf den vorderen Spikes ab und kippen Sie
ihn nun nach vorn, um die hintere Rollkarre wegzuziehen.
Bedenken Sie dabei, dass die Bodenspikes der Ovator
Oberflächen beschädigen oder Verletzungen verursachen
können.

Hinweis: Bewahren Sie die Verpackung (inklusive

der Transportschrauben) für zukünftige Transporte
auf. Stellen Sie vor jedem Transport sicher, dass alle
Transportschrauben eingeschraubt sind.

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