Verity Audio Tamino Monitor User Manual
Tamino Monitor
High Coherence Loudspeaker
OWNER’S MANUAL
Release 3.0
March 2004
© 2004 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 this manual is subject to change without notice. Verity Audio has reviewed this manual
thoroughly in order to be an easy-to-use gui de to your Verity Audio loudspeaker s. All statements, techni cal information
and recommendations in this manual or any related documents are bel ieved reliable. The accuracy and completeness
thereof are not guaranteed and they are not inte nded to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or
warranties concerning the product s described. Your loudspeakers have been sol d to you subject to the limi ted warranty
set forth in the warrant y card enclosed with your product.
Tamino Monitor
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Content
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
If your sitting position is within ten feet (3 meters) from your loudspeakers
If your sitting position is more than ten feet (3 meters) away from your
Room Treatment ............................... 6
flutter echo
reverberation
Standing waves
Early reflections
loudspeakers
Ancillary Equipment ............................ 7
Power Handling ............................... 7
Cabinet Resonance ............................. 7
Care of the Finish .............................. 7
Maintenance .................................. 7
Troubleshooting ............................... 8
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
SONIC PROBLEMS
Customer Support .............................. 8
Specifications ................................. 9
Limited Warranty .............................. 9
Notes ....................................... 9
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Tamino Monitor
R.3.0 March 10, 2004
OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety Instructions
In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the
Verity Audio Tamino Monitor 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 which are not
included with the product;
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 the product 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;
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 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;
14. Ancillary Equipment — Do not connect or play the
product before making sure that the associated equipment
is in good condition;
15. 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. Be careful not to spill
liquid of any kind onto or into the product;
16. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel;
17. Damage Requiring Service — Turn off your power
amplifier(s) and disconnect all cables from this product,
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates the need for service;
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.
18. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by Verity Audio.
Unauthorized substitution may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards and may annul the warranty;
19. 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.
12. Input Power — To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not allow an input power over 100 watts RMS
(20 volts) to the product;
13. Unpacking and Packing Instructions — The product
should be unpacked and / or packed only as indicated in
this manual;
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
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