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Janszen zA2.1 Owner's Manual
Summary of zA2.1
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Model za2.1 electrostatic hybrid loudspeaker passive version o wner ’ s m anual.
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Za2.1 owner’s manual 2013 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 barraged wit...
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Table of contents safety information ...................................................................... 1 welcome ..................................................................................... 4 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 a cable pulled or inserted while the amplifier is on, scraping across even just one groove on an lp, jarring a microphonic component or cable, switching the preamp to a louder source while it is playing, performing tests that involve sine wave sweeps or impulse si...
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W e l c o m e 4 2 welcome ou have chosen janszen loudspeakers! The za2.1 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 5 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 6 9) gently tilt the speaker up until it is vertical, then further until the feet to the side with no insert touch the floor. 10) while continuing to support the speaker, remove the remaining blue foam insert, and let the speaker down onto all its feet. 11) clip the tie that holds ...
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M o v i n g 7 4 moving he speakers weigh about 28 kg [62 pounds], so they can be hard to move for someone working alone. If you are unpacking these alone, here are a few suggestions. Large movements the easiest way to pick one up is: 1) ensure that your clothing presents no exposed hardware, such as...
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C l e a n i n g 8 5 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 6 quick start t mid and high frequencies, the za2.1’s directivity keeps the stereo image from being affected 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 reinforce ...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 10 tips: • the tweeter responds immediately to control increases but very slowly to decreases. For decreases, the speed will be increased by switching the speaker off for a while, such as fifteen or so minutes, before repowering and listening at the new setting. • too much ba...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 11.
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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 7 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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S e t u p d e t a i l s 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 used without concer...
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A i r l a y e r 14 8 airlayer option the za2.1 speakers are very directive in the vertical, and rather directive in the horizontal. This serves to minimize the involvement of the room, thereby making setup easier, and maximally conserving the recorded ambiance and the precision of the image. With re...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 15 controls unfortunately, our supplier for the usual control fascia (marked in db) have run out of stock as of july 2013, and do not expect to be restocked until october. This means we are shipping airlayers with knobs that are not calibrated in db, but simply marked linearl...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 16 8 setup details backward tilt the za2.1 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. In addition, the backward tilt serves to present the sound from all the drivers in phase (“ti...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 17 that this angle was simply made up for no good reason other than memorability, and everyone should use whatever they want. It is very important to avoid the use of a high backed chair that will reflect unwanted sound into your ears with practically no delay, even when the ...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 18 room boom and suck out room resonant modes can cause certain bass notes to be greatly exaggerated and others to be nearly missing. Properly tuned and positioned bass traps are the ultimate solution, but no one will blame you if you don’t want to bother. You can make some h...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 19 9 features and specifications • frequency response -- 30 hz - 20 khz +/- 3 db on axis (in room) • sensitivity -- 87 db/1w/1m minimum • power handling -- 40w - 400w rms/ch/8 ohm recommended; higher power risks damage; 120w/ch/8 ohm nominal for max spl • impedance -- 6 ohms ...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 20 intimate b: 0 db -- for speaker placement near back wall or more relaxed bass response o audience mode: -3 db -- for off-axis listening; matches woofer level to room diffusion of highs • tweeter/midrange level setting from normal to -6 db • esl panels o two identical panel...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 21 o baffle step is eliminated with front edge scoops, which are also visually interesting o modest backward tilt maintains time alignment between drivers and sharpens image • plinth o 63 mm [2.5"] thick o solid hardwood standard o choice of high durometer rubber feet or carp...
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A i r l a y e r 22 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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S e t u p d e t a i l s 23 iii. No defects warranty. Janszen systems may contain both electronics and acoustical radiators, which are warranted separately. 1. The speaker elements (acoustical radiators), mechanical parts, and passive electrical parts are warranted against failure caused by manufactu...
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S e t u p d e t a i l s 24 for incidental, consequential or special damages, even if such damages result from negligence or other fault. Registration for warranty. If you have purchased your speakers directly from janszen, you are automatically registered for the warranty. If you have bought them fr...