Summary of arena
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Owners manual.
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Contents 3 warranty 4 - 5 unpacking list 6 - 7 dual concentric tm and wideband tm technology 8 - 9 connections 10 - 11 positioning 12 - 13 grille fixing 14 - 15 safety instructions 16 - 17 positioning and fitting of feet 18 - 19 setting-up technical specifications 20 - 21 subwoofer 22 - 23 satellite...
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3 all of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give first-class service. All passive components are guaranteed for a period of five years from the date of purchase from an authorised tannoy dealer subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental d...
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Unpacking check the contents of the carton to identify the following items: one 4 x satellite speakers two 4 x satellite speaker grilles (with 2 x fixing screws each) three 1 x centre channel speaker four 1 x centre channel grille (with hex fixing screw) five 20m speaker cable six 1 x subwoofer seve...
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X 4 one x 4 two x 1 three x 1 four x 1 five x 1 six x 4 seven x 1 eight x 4 nine x 4 ten x 1 eleven x 1 twelve 5.
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Satellites and centre channel driver technology dual concentric ™ tannoy dual concentric ™ drivers have been incorporated into the arena system. Intensive research and development has produced an all-new version of this proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive t...
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Tannoy dual concentric ™ drivers have been incorporated into the arena system. 7.
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Connections using the supplied twin core cable, connect each channel to the appropriate output of your av receiver, observing polarity - positive to positive and negative to negative (or red to red and black to black). The supplied cable has the negative ( - ) core marked by a black line. If additio...
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9 front right satellite (f/r) satellite (f/l) front left rear left satellite (r/l) satellite (r/r) rear right channel (c) centre (sub) subwoofer red terminal positive (+) negative (-) black terminal black terminal negative (-) positive (+) red terminal f/r r/r - + + - r/l f/l - + c sub red terminal ...
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The centre channel may be placed either on top of or below the television or monitor and the front and rear speakers positioned as shown on a suitable table or shelf. All speakers (with the exception of the subwoofer) are magnetically shielded to avoid colour distortion to the television, but as som...
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Grille fixing fitting of the grilles is optional, using the supplied hardware. On the satellites, fix the grille in place using the 2 screws provided, see illustration. On the centre channel, firstly remove the small trim panel from the front of the speaker, as illustrated. A hex key is provided for...
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Screwdriver not included grille fixing trim removal 13.
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Important safety instructions - subwoofer 1 read these instructions. 2 keep these instructions. 3 heed all warnings. 4 follow all instructions. 5 do not use this apparatus near water. 6 clean only with dry cloth. 7 do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manaufacturer’s ins...
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Important safety instructions electrical requirements check that the voltage rating displayed on the rear panel is correct for your area before connecting. If it is incorrect, please refer to your local dealer or authorised service agent, as no user adjustment is provided. European models a mains ca...
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Positioning and fitting of feet as a subwoofer produces low frequencies only, it is difficult to detect its location by ear. It can therefore be placed anywhere in the room, but it is worth experimenting to find the optimum position. Bass output will increase next to a wall or especially in a corner...
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For use on polished floors for use on carpeted floors 17.
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Setting up ensure the main power switch is in the off position. Connect the subwoofer input socket to the sub out on your av processor or amplifier, using a screened phono cable. You can operate the subwoofers in two modes, auto and on continuously, using the switch provided. In auto, the unit remai...
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300w rms 29hz 16hz 1 x line level phono 2 nd order low pass, 50hz – 150hz, -6db. After approximately 12 mins, in absence of input signal 250mm (10”) closed box 20.0l litre/ 0.7 cu.Ft phase control crossover defeat switch for lfe operation soft limiting to avoid overload lf extension control 445 x 35...
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Technical specifica tion 445.0mm 17 1 / 2 ” 350.0mm 13 3 / 4 ” exc. Grille 270.5mm 10 5 / 8 ” 210.0mm 8 1 / 4 ” inc. Grille 190.0mm 7 1 / 2 ” 21.
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15- 100w 88db 8 ohm 80hz- 54khz 1.75khz mid to high 80hz to subwoofer 2 nd order low pass 1 st order high pass lf 100mm mixed fibre pulp cone dynamic overload protection hf 19mm titanium dome with neodymium magnet system 100mm mixed fibre pulp cone ported 2.0l, 0.07cu.Ft 2.6l, 0.09cu.Ft 187.0mm x 13...
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23 180.0mm 7 1 / 16 ” exc. Grille 187.0mm 7 3 / 8 ” inc. Grille 133.5mm 5 1 / 4 ” 175.5mm inc. Grille 6 7 / 8 ” 164.5mm exc. Grille 6 1 / 2 ” 245mm 9 5 / 8 ” 133mm 5 1 / 4 ” 149.0mm inc. Grille 5 7 / 8 ” 138.0mm exc. Grille 5 7 / 16 ”.
Page 24: Optional Accessories
280.0mm 11” 260.0mm 10 1 / 4 ” 1018.0mm 40 1 / 16 ” optional accessories 24.
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133.5mm 5 1 / 4 ” 276.5mm 10 7 / 8 ” 207.0mm exc. Grille 8 1 / 8 ” 218mm inc. Grille 8 9 / 16 ” 215.5mm exc. Grille 8 1 / 2 ” 226.5mm inc. Grille 8 15 / 16 ” 268.0mm 10 9 / 16 ” 245.0mm 9 5 / 8 ” 191.0mm 7 1 / 2 ” 218.0mm exc. Grille 8 9 / 16 ” 229mm inc. Grille 9” 226.5mm exc. Grille 8 15 / 16 ” 23...
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Centre channel shown with optional stand mount satellite shown with optional wall bracket optional accessories 26.
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Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change. E. & o.E. 27 this equipment has undergone safety and emc testing, and complies with the european low voltage directive and electromagnetic compatibility directive, together with the requirements of the c...
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6481 0426 / 0907 check periodically for the latest manual revision that will always available for download from www.Tannoy.Com the revision number of this manual is located below tannoy united kingdom t: 00 44 (0) 1236 420199 e: enquiries@tannoy.Com tannoy north america tannoy deutschland tannoy fra...