Quad Electroacoustics L-ite Series User Manual

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Summary of L-ite Series

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    User manual quad electroacoustics ltd. Iag house, sovereign court, ermine business park, huntingdon pe29 6xu. England. Tel : 0845 458 0011 / +44 (0) 1480 447700 fax : +44 (0) 1480 431767 www.Quad-hifi.Co.Uk l-ite 2 l-ite 2 centre l-ite 2 subwoofer electrodynamic loudspeakers l-ite series 2 l-ite sys...

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    Important safety information warning: caution: warning quad l-ite subwoofer: note: quad l-ite subwoofer: important notice to uk users read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not ...

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    1 24 for over 50 years quad electroacoustics has produced the most accurate and neutral loudspeakers in the world. The l-ite series represents the latest evolution of the highly acclaimed quad electrodynamic series. Redesigned and re- engineered using the most up to date materials and processes, the...

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    3 22 what’s in the box? The packaging contains the following items: one pair of l-ite satellite loudspeakers this instruction manual warranty registration form # # # 2 # one pair of cotton gloves l-ite satellites 2 one carton contains: # # # # four l-ite satellite loudspeakers this instruction manua...

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    5 20 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 however good the loudspeaker, the final results will depend on the acoustic characteristics of the listening room and the position of the loudspeakers in it. Do not be afraid to experiment with both position and orientation and make a point of trying some of the le...

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    7 18 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 hf hf hf standard connections bi wired connections bi-amplification (bi-amping) choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the left loudspeaker to the corresponding positive(+) amplifier terminal. Conn...

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    9 16 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 hf lf hf lf hf lf hf lf connecting to quad amplification method a method b use this method: use this method: # # # where a quad control unit is connected to the power amplifier using the quadlink system - this will be found on 77 and 99 series systems only. If you ...

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    11 14 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 introduction what's in the box? Unpacking the packaging contains the following items: the quad l-ite subwoofer is primarily intended for use with very high quality sound reproducing systems in the home and we hope that they will give you much pleasure. The subwoof...

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    13 12 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 checking the ac power supply fuses the subwoofer is supplied in versions suitable for connection to 230v, 220v, 115v or 100v ac power supplies. Before connecting to the ac power supply, check that the voltage range marked on the back corresponds with that of the s...

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    15 10 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 connecting to a digital av processor stereo line level connections connect a stereo rca phono cable from the line output of the preamp to the subwoofer line inputs. If your av processor has a line level or lfe subwoofer output you should use this connection. You w...

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    17 8 l-ite series 2 l-ite series 2 hf lf hf lf method a: speaker level connections you will need two screened rca ‘y’ adaptors and two single rca phono cables. Remove the pre-main links on your amplifier. Connect the socket (common) of an rca ‘y’ adaptor to one of the mono cables. Connect one leg of...

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    19 6 choosing and preparing loudspeaker cable specialist audio cable will usually offer better performance than general purpose 'bell' or 'zip' wire. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often, in the case of twin cable, a coloured tracer or ridge along one wire to indic...

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    21 4 points to remember unpacking the lite- satellites and centre unpacking the lite- subwoofer 2 2 it may need two people to lift and manoeuvre the loudspeakers into position. If you cannot manage the task unaided, enlist the help of a friend. Always use the supplied cotton gloves when handling exp...

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    23 2 before connecting and using your loudspeakers, please bear the following points in mind: # # # # # # # # # # switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you switch on the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up th...