SA SA1280 User Manual

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SA1280

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Thank you, for choosing SA. This manual will help you
getting correctly started with your new loudspeakers.
Follow the instructions of the manual to obtain the
best sound. Please, note that the loudspeakers need
approximately 50 hours burn in before the sound is
optimised. There are no special precautions during the
burn in period.

check the serial number

At the rear of the loudspeaker you will find a label with the
serial number. It is a good idea to write the serial number
down on the invoice from the dealer and save it together
with your insurance documents. Contact your dealer if
there is no serial number on the loudspeakers.

using the sand chamber

At the bottom of the cabinet you will find a separate sand
chamber for filling with dry sand. The filling is performed by
laying the loudspeaker down and removing the black cover
(at the rear of the loudspeaker). Then the sand is poured
through the hole until the chamber is full. Put the cover
back on. The sand will stabilise the cabinet and absorb
vibrations making the sound even more accurate.

connecting the loudspeaker to the amplifier

At the rear of the loudspeaker you will find the input
terminal. This is where you connect the cable from the
amplifier output to the loudspeaker. The red terminal is
positive the black is negative. Make sure that the cable is
correctly connected so that + on the amplifier is connected
to + on the loudspeaker. The right and the left channel
should also be correctly connected. Make sure that the
connection is solid and clean.
If you use one cable per loudspeaker (single wiring), you
must connect the cable to one of the sets of terminals. Do
not dismount the golden ”bridges”. You can also choose to
connect the loudspeaker with double cables. This wiring
principle is called biwiring.

biwiring makes the sound clearer

The biwiring principle means that the loudspeaker has two
sets of input terminals, and is constructed in separate bass
driver and tweeter sections. Thus you can use two cables
per loudspeaker i.e. one for the tweeter and one for the
bass driver. On the amplifier the two cables must be
connected to the same input terminal. When using the
biwiring principle the two golden “bridges” between the two
sets of terminals must be removed.

biwiring can be upgraded to biamping

Most modern amplifiers can be extended with an extra
power amplifier. This enables you to connect your existing
amplifier to the tweeter section and connect the power
amplifier to the bass driver section (pls. refer to your
amplifier manual)
Very important!
By use of biamping the two golden bridges between the
two sets of terminals must be removed!

a good installation of the loudspeakers is vital to
obtain a good sound

Place the loudspeakers 2 or 3 metres apart from each
other. The sound from the loudspeakers should be able to
find its way to your preferred listening position
unobstructed.
Be aware that:

• the bass level is increased when the loudspeaker
is placed close to a wall, and reduced by making
the distance to the wall bigger

• the sound gets clearer if the loudspeakers are
angled towards the listening position

cleaning the SA loudspeakers

The sides of the loudspeakers are cleaned with a moist
cloth. The front grill is carefully cleaned with a vacuum
cleaner with a brush mounted on the mouthpiece. Avoid
touching the membranes of the loudspeakers and do not
use any strong detergents.

warranty

System Audio A/S grants 2 years warranty against
manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover
misuse. The dealer or an associated workshop performs
repair or inspection. The warranty is valid, as long as there
have been no modifications to the construction.

this is how you make the most of your SA
loudspeakers

• Use some time experimenting with the position of
the loudspeakers

• Give the speakers some time to burn in

• The better your HiFi system is, the better your

loudspeakers sound

• Good cables will improve the sound noticeable

• Never play louder than it still sounds good

• Remove the front grill for serious listening

sessions. They can be mounted at the rear of the
loudspeaker.

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Visit the SA Internet homepage www.system­audio.com,

where you can find more advice and

manuals.

System Audio A/S
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4000 Roskilde
Denmark

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