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Janszen zA1.1 Owner's Manual
Summary of zA1.1
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1/28/2015 model za1.1 electrostatic hybrid loudspeaker passive version o wner ’ s m anual.
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Za1.1 owner’s manual 2014, 2015 janszen loudspeaker, ltd. 480 trade road columbus, ohio 43204 usa phone +1 614-448-1811 email support@janszenloudspeaker.Com this owner’s guide is published only in pdf form in order to save trees and not burden people with even more paper than they are already barrag...
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Table of contents safety information ...................................................................... 1 welcome ..................................................................................... 5 unpacking ................................................................................... ...
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S a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n 1 safety information warning : do not expose these speakers to rain or wetness, which may create a dangerous shock hazard, and may degrade or ruin the speakers. Warning : dangerous high voltages may be present inside the speakers. To avoid the risk of electric shock...
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S a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n 2 3. Heed the warnings – all warnings about these speakers should be followed. 4. Follow the instructions – all operating and use instructions about these speakers should be followed. 5. Condensation – when moving the speakers from a cold to warm location, such as d...
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S a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n 3 13. Overload – it is best not to connect the speaker to an amplifier that can deliver more than 400w/channel into 8 ohms. We cannot guarantee against the possibility that transients delivered by such amplifiers will cause serious damage that requires service. If t...
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S a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n 4 you can measure loudness with a simple sound level meter. If you wish to check your exposure, janszen can supply a good quality sound level meter such as we use ourselves at modest cost. Radio shack also offers one. There are also apps for smart phones that work a...
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W e l c o m e 5 2 welcome ou have chosen janszen loudspeakers! The za1.1 will bring you the utmost in music listening enjoyment through its exceptional purity and naturalness in sound reproduction. While these speakers include esoteric technology, you can rest assured that they are designed and buil...
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U n p a c k i n g 6 3 unpacking o not allow the delivery person to leave until you are satisfied that there has been no shipping damage. If there is damage, please refuse the shipment, and it will automatically come back to us for repair/replacement. The situation will be harder to handle if you not...
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U n p a c k i n g 7 stands if you have ordered stands from janszen, they will be packed separately and include their own instructions. Grills the speakers are designed to offer optimal sound reproduction with the grills in place, and they also help protect the electrostatic elements, both from mecha...
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C l e a n i n g 8 4 cleaning wooden baffles the final wood finish coat is wax, which will be removed by most cleaners. Wipe only with a soft, damp cloth. Painted and metal surfaces these surfaces can withstand strong cleaners as well as alcohol, but do not spray anything directly onto the speakers ....
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Q u i c k s t a r t 9 5 quick start t mid and high frequencies, the za1.1’s directivity keeps the stereo image from being affected much by room placement in all but the most reflective rooms. As with any non-dipole speakers, though, the bass is practically omnidirectional, so nearby walls will reinf...
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Q u i c k s t a r t 10 • positioned a different distance from the side walls as from the front wall, to prevent overlap of the reinforcement spectra. For smoothest bass, the side wall distances should be asymmetrical, with the pair shifted a foot or so to one side, and for best imaging, they should ...
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Q u i c k s t a r t 11 o add absorption or diffusion at the side wall first reflection points. O make the side to side position symmetrical • upper treble response can be rolled off to taste by reducing toe-in. • changing the height, although less conveniently done, will also tailor the treble respo...
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C o n n e c t i n g a n d p o w e r i n g 12 6 connecting and powering binding posts the standard binding posts accept spades or bare wire, but not banana plugs, although they can be clamped into the posts in a pinch, so to speak. We have nothing against banana plugs, but came to appreciate the desi...
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C o n n e c t i n g a n d p o w e r i n g 13 there is consequently no benefit to using a special power cord. The bias supply will work correctly with any mains voltage, and if the speakers are moved internationally, suitable power cords for any wall socket arrangement can be obtained worldwide and u...
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A i r l a y e r 14 7 airlayer option as of this writing, this option is not yet available on the za1.1, but will be eventually. It is available on the za2.1. The za1.1 speakers are very directive in the vertical, and rather directive in the horizontal. This serves to minimize the involvement of the ...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 15 8 setup details height the za1.1 speakers are very directive in the vertical. There is thus about a 22 cm [9”] range of ear height that will experience full spectrum sound. It is thus important to ensure that your speakers are placed so that the center of the rectangular e...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 16 already relatively well damped, then diffusion is preferable, which will control the direct reflections without decreasing “air”. Room compensation to start, in a moderately lively, fairly large room, you will probably get the best sound when the speakers are toed in so th...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 17 you can make some headway against these effects with no additional hardware by decreasing the setup symmetry. This is done by placing each speaker a different distance from each side wall or rotating your entire listening triangle 10 or 15 degrees relative to the walls or ...
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F e a t u r e s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 18 9 features and specifications • frequency response -- 30 hz - 40 khz +/- 3 db on axis (in room) • sensitivity -- 85 db/1w/1m • power handling -- 40w - 400w rms/ch/8 ohm recommended; higher than 400w risks damage; 120w nominal for max steady state ...
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F e a t u r e s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 19 o bookshelf removes some energy in the 50 hz band to counteract excessive wall reinforcement when placed very close to the front wall. • tweeter/midrange level setting from normal to -6 db • esl panels o one panel in each speaker, mounted in a bar...
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F e a t u r e s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 20 o rhodium plated, solid copper cardas patented binding posts for spades or bare wire with a convenient, single clamping knob o 5-way post option available • diaphragm polarization supply o mains power -- 0.1 watts to 1.0 watts, depending on mains ...
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W a r r a n t y 21 10 warranty limited five year warranty i. Acceptance. Acceptance of ownership of the merchandise occurs upon acceptance of delivery. Ii. Shipping damage. The shipment should be examined for shipping damage prior to acceptance. Shipping damage will not result in cash costs to the b...
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W a r r a n t y 22 2. Any active electronics are warranted against failure caused by manufacturing or component defects for two years. 3. Systems or components in need of repair or replacement during these periods will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the owner, or the purchase price refunded. ...