Verity Audio Tamino User Manual

Tamino

OWNER’S MANUAL

Release 3.0

March 10, 2004

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2000 Verity Audio Incorporated

This manual is copyrighted by Verity Audio Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may
not be reproduced in any form, in w hole or part, without pri or written consent of Verity Audio Inc.

Information contained in t his manual is subject to change wi thout notice. Verity Audi o has re viewed this manual
thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Verity Audio loudspeakers. All statements, technical
information and recommendati ons in this manual or any related documents are believed reliable. The accuracy and
completeness thereof are not guaranteed and they are not inten ded t o be, nor should they be understood to be,
representations or warrant ies concerning the products described. Your loudspe akers have been sold to you subject
to the limited war ranty set forth in the war ranty card enclosed with your product.

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Content

Content ...............................2

Safety Instructions ........................3

Using this Manual.........................4

Product Overview .........................4

Features and Benefits ......................4

Description .............................4

Packing and Unpacking .....................5

Installation .............................5

Room Placement .........................5

Your sitting position will be within ten feet (3 meters) from
your loudspeakers (6)
Your sitting position will be more than ten feet (3 meters)
away from your loudspeakers (6)

Room Treatment .........................6

Flutter echo (7)
Reverberation (7)
Standing waves (7)
Early reflections (7)

Ancillary Equipment .......................7

Power Handling ..........................7

Cabinet Resonance ........................7

Care of the Finish .........................8

Troubleshooting ..........................8

Operational problems (8)
Sonic problems (8)

Customer Support ........................9

Tamino x3 (9)
Tamino x2, c2 (9)

Notes ................................10

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Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the
Verity Audio Tamino and all its accessories.

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated;

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference;

3. Head Warnings — All warnings on the product and in
the owner's manual should be followed;

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed;

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from your power
amplifier before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual;

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous;

7. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock —
Do not use this product near water or in rainy / moist
situations;

8. Heat — Avoid placing the speakers near a heat
source;

9. Placing or moving — Do not place on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall
causing serious injuries, and serious damage to the
product. A product with cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product cart combination
to overturn;

13. Input power — To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not allow an input power over 150 watts rms
(30.0 volts rms) to the product;

14. Unpacking and Packing Instructions — The product
should be packed and / or unpacked only as indicated on
the packing/unpacking instruction sheets;

15. Ancillary equipment — Do not connect or play the
product before making certain that the associated
equipments are in good condition;

16. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push object of any
kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Do not spill liquid of any
kind onto or into the product;

17. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the product
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel;

18. Damage Requiring Service — Turn off your power
amplifier(s) and disconnect all cables from the product,
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance;

b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have

fallen into, the product;
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you

follow the operating instructions. Connect only your

product as recommended in your owner's manual.

Improper connections may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to its normal

operation;
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

10. Power amplifier — Hazard of electric shock — Do
not manipulate, move, clean or disconnect your product
while your power amplifier is turned on;

11. Moving when Packed — The product comes packed
in two double cardboard boxes. These boxes are heavy
and cannot be carried by a single person. Attempting to
move a transportation box alone could cause serious
injuries;

12. Spikes — The underneath product spikes assure a
tight coupling with the floor. They are razor-sharp and
must be manipulated with extreme care. Do not move the
product while the product spikes are installed. The
product spikes should be removed before moving the
product;

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19. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, make sure the service technician use only
original parts as specified by Verity Audio. Unauthorized
substitution may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards;

20. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
safe operating order.

Your product is a passive device. Risk

of electric shock is only possible when
it is hooked up to a power amplifier.

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not open the product and remove no
user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not make any changes or
modifications to the product unless
otherwise specified in this manual. If
such changes or modifications should
be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the product or loose
your warranty privileges.

Using this Manual

Please take the time to carefully read this instruction manual
prior to installation or use of your Tamino loudspeaker. Your
reading efforts will be rewarded by the satisfaction of getting a
full performance achievement and a long service life. We
believe that a thorough understanding of your new
loudspeakers can save you a lot of anxiety.

This manual will guide you for setting up and operating your
loudspeakers and will teach you how to unpack, repack, clean
and service your product. Furthermore, we have included a
few informative sections for the benefit of your own Tamino
familiarization.

We are pleased to count you among the most privilege owners
of a unique product that will yield a very enjoyable experience
for years to come.

Features and Benefits

The Tamino’s ability to reproduce music with a high degree of
sound intelligibility comes from many useful features.

Consistent Uniformity

Very strict and sophisticated Verity Audio CAM™ system
(computer aided matching) for wide soundstage imaging
stability.

Effortless Neutrality

Proprietary low-distortion, high-headroom transducers with
highly inert cabinet topology for great music uniformity.

Graceful Adaptability

Modest-size cabinets for easy and effective installation in any
environment.

Long-lived Reliability

Strong manufactured components with hi gh-reliability finishing
for years of enjoyment.

Spacious Bottom-End

Outstanding transducer displacement uniformity complete with
dynamic damping system for dynamic and full-bodied bass
performance.

Exquisite Finishing

Splendid Italian finishing of sumptuous brilliance and
impeccable coating that will last for years.

Compact Design

Accommodating size with no performance impairment that
grants dazzling sound in any listening environment.

All these features synthesize Verity Audio’s commitment for
bringing the music back to its essence: Pure and exalted
emotions.

Description

Product Overview

Your new Tamino is a mature-engineered high-quality audio
component. The Tamino brings a substantial improvement to
any audio system and gives its full potential when associated
with the finest ancillary equipment.

The Tamino is based on the same cabinet construction
principles as our acclaimed Fidelio and Parsifal. It uses
carefully selected quality components that integrate
harmoniously in a complete floor-standing loudspeaker that
will give hours of enjoyment.

The result is a high-quality loudspeaker that gives a great sense
of liveliness, scale, and presence in the listening space. Your
Tamino, without any doubt, will sound naturally even
throughout a wide frequency spectrum and dynamic range.

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The Verity Audio Tamino loudspeaker will give outstanding
results with a wide variety of equipment. They have been
designed to offer outstanding performance in moderate size
rooms. Their design renders a highly accurate and focused
image, an amazing blend of lightning speed and sweetness as
well as a cathedral soundstage.

Tamino x3

The Tamino 3-way integrates two woofer drivers. The main
woofer reproduces bass and mid frequencies while the second
woofer is tuned for bass only. The later is located at the rear of
the Tamino cabinet. It is paralleled-coupled to the front
midrange-woofer and low-passed at 100 Hz. This extra woofer,
adds an extra 6dB to the bass headroom, an appreciated feature
for home-theater lovers.