Tannoy arena ELITE Owner's Manual

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Contents

3 Warranty
4 - 5 Unpacking List
6 - 7 Dual Concentric

TM

and WideBandTMTechnology
8 - 9 Connections
10 - 11 Positioning
12 - 13 Trim Removal
14 - 17 Optional Accessories

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All of our products have been produced and tested with
care and precision to give first-class service. All passive
components are guaranteed for a period of five years from
the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer
subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or
accidental damage. All active and electronic components
are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of
purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer subject to the
absence of, or evidence of,misuse, overload or accidental
damage. If at any time during this warranty period the
equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than
accident, misuse, neglect, unauthorised modification or fair
wear and tear, we will repair any such manufacturing defect
or, at our option, replace it without charge for labour, parts or
return carriage.If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy
product then, in the first instance, discuss it with your Tannoy
dealer. If you require further assistance then we ask that you
deal directly with your local Tannoy distributor. If you cannot
locate your distributor please contact Customer Services,
Tannoy Ltd at the address given below.

Customer Services, Tannoy Ltd., Rosehall Industrial Estate,
Coatbridge, Strathclyde ML5 4TF, Scotland

Telephone: [phone] (National)
[phone] (International)
Fax: [phone] (National)
[phone] (International)
E-mail: [e-mail]

Do not ship any product to Tannoy without previous
authorisation.

Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to
our products through continuous research and development.
Please confirm current specifications for critical applications
with your supplier.

WARRANTY

UNPACKING

Check the contents of the carton to identify the following items:

one 4 x satellite speakers

two 1 x centre channel speaker

Store complete packaging in case it is needed for re-use.

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x 4

one

x 1

two

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SATELLITES and CENTRE CHANNEL

DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

Dual Concentric

™

Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system. Intensive research and development has produced an
all-new version of this proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive Tannoy driver design.

The time coherent, point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual makes it an accepted
industry standard in studio monitoring. By exceeding the rigorous demands of the reording and mastering environment Tannoy can ensure
that playback performance in the home for multi channel home cinema, is strictly controlled to accurately reect the sound engineers artistry.
In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space. The high frequency unit of the Dual, centrally mounted in the throat of the main

mid/bass driver, is so positioned as to acoustically replicate this single point source; delivering an incredibly natural sound with an incredibly
wide imaging ‘sweet spot’ that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images.

WIDEBAND

™ Technology

Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand

™ technology into the design of these drivers. Not only does this exceptional in-house technology

resolve ne detail of high frequency information but it also eectively enhances the listening experience throughout the whole frequency
range. The WideBand

™ high frequency system creates an increased immediacy, airiness and impact, making music and movie sound more natural

and true to life.

Sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even low frequencies have leading
edge transients reaching high frequency unit will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience
the entire 30kHz. The Tannoy Arena WideBand

™ bandwidth, by extending the frequency response to 54kHz.

In addition, the extension of the frequency response, by fully two octaves, corrects time and phase response within the bandwidth of normal human
hearing. Taking these acoustical phase anomalies beyond the audible range adds realism to the soundstage through improvements in
imaging and the placement of sounds.

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Tannoy Dual Concentric

™

drivers have been incorporated into the Arena system.

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CONNECTIONS

Using the supplied twin core cable,
connect each channel to the
appropriate output of yourAV receiver,
observing polarity - positive to
positive and negative to negative (or
red to red and black to black).
The supplied cable has the negative
( - ) core marked by a black line.
If additional cable is required, your
dealer will be able to advise on a
suitable type.

Additional satellite and centre
speakers are available, should you
wish to expand your system.

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FRONT RIGHT
SATELLITE (F/R) SATELLITE (F/L)

FRONT LEFT

REAR LEFT

SATELLITE (R/L)

SATELLITE (R/R)

REAR RIGHT

CHANNEL (C)

CENTRE

RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)

BLACK TERMINAL

BLACK TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) POSITIVE (+)

RED TERMINAL

F/R

R/R

-

+ +

-

R/L

F/L

-

+

C

SUB

RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)

BLACK TERMINAL

RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)

BLACK TERMINAL

RED TERMINAL
POSITIVE (+)NEGATIVE (-)

BLACK TERMINAL

The centre channel may be placed
either on top of or below the
television or monitor and the front
and rear speakers positioned as
shown on a suitable table or shelf.
All speakers (with the exception of
the subwoofer) are magnetically
shielded to avoid colour distortion
to the television, but as some sets
are more sensitive to interference
than others, some experimentation
in placement may be required,
or the use ofthe optional table stand
to space the centre speaker further
from the television.

0.5 METRE
MINIMUM

1.5 TO 4.5 METRES

1.0 METRE
MINIMUM

REAR

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POSITIONING

For the satellites, an optional
combined table stand and wall
bracket is available, along with
a floor stand. while a dedicated
table stand/wall bracket is
available for the centre channel.

Please consult your authorised
Tannoy dealer.

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TRIM REMOVAL

The Arena satellite and centre both
have a removable front trim which
gives the option of mixing and
matching the speaker body colour
with any of the optional trim colours.
To remove the trim, rst remove the
grille if tted as described above.
Next, place a nger underneath the
bottom centre of the trim and gently
prize out the rubber trim. Remove
this slowly ensuring that all of the
integral xing studs around the
outside of the trim are pulled out
gently from the body of the speaker.
Replacement of the trim is the exact
opposite of the removal process.

CLEANING

Dust the loudspeakers with a dry

TRIM REMOVAL

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lint free cloth.

15- 100W
88dB
8 ohm
80Hz- 54kHz

1.75kHz mid to high
80Hz to subwoofer
2

nd

order low pass

1

st

order high pass
LF 100mm mixed bre pulp cone
Dynamic overload protection
HF 19mm titanium dome with
neodymium magnet system
100mm mixed bre pulp cone
Ported

2.0L, 0.07cu.ft

2.6L, 0.09cu.ft

187.0mm x 133.5mm x 175.5mm
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/8” x 51/4” x 67/8”
133mm x 245mm x 149mm
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1

/4” x 95/8” x 57/8”

2.5kg (5.5lbs)

4.0kg (8.8lbs)

Recommended amplier power

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Nominal impedance

Frequency response (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Crossover type

Dual Concentric Driver

Bass Driver (Centre only)

Enclosure Type

Internal volume (Satellite)

Internal volume (Centre)

Dimensions (Satellite)

Including Grille

Dimensions (Centre)

Including grille

Weight (Satellite)

Weight (Centre)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Satellites & Centre

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180.0mm

7.36”

EXC. GRILLE

187.0mm

7.32”

INC. GRILLE

133.5mm

5.26”

175.5mm INC. GRILLE

6.91”

164.5mm EXC. GRILLE

6.48”

245mm

9.65”

133mm

5.24”

149.0mm INC. GRILLE

5.87”

138.0mm EXC. GRILLE

5.43”

280.0mm

11.0”

260.0mm

10.23”

1018.0mm

40.0”

optional accessories

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GRILLE FIXING

Fitting of the grilles is optional, using
the supplied hardware. On the
satellites, x the grille in place using
the 2 screws provided, see
illustration. On the centre channel,
rstly remove the small trim panel
from the front of the speaker, as
illustrated. A Hex key is provided for
tightening the grille mounting screw,
ensure not to over tighten, see

screwdriver not included

GRILLE FIXING

optional accessories

133.5mm

5.26”

276.5mm

10.89”

207.0mm EXC. GRILLE

8.15”

8.58”

218mm INC. GRILLE

8.48”

215.5mm EXC. GRILLE

8.92”

268.0mm

10.55”

245.0mm

9.65”

191.0mm

7.52”

8.58”

218.0mm EXC. GRILLE

9.0”

229mm INC. GRILLE

226.5mm EXC. GRILLE

8.92”

237.5mm INC. GRILLE

9.35”

210.0mm

8.27”

optional accessories

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226.5mm INC. GRILLE

Centre Channel shown with optional stand mount

Satellite shown with optional wall bracket

optional accessories

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Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change. E. & O.E.

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This equipment has undergone safety and EMC testing, and complies with the European Low Voltage Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive,

together with the requirements of the Canadian standards Association (CSA)

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