TEAC S-300HR Owners Manual - Page 4

Setting up the speakers Precautions for installation oo Do not install in a location that becomes hot, including places exposed to direct sunlight or near heating equipment. Doing so could cause damage. oo Do not install in a location that becomes humid, including near humidifiers. Moreover, do not install in a location that become smoky. Doing so could cause damage. oo Do not install in an unstable location, such as on an unstable stand or on a slope, or in a location that vibrates. It could fall down or fall over, causing injury. Moreover, be very careful to prevent the product from falling over due to uneven leg heights, for example. oo This product has been designed to minimize magnetic effects, but installation near a CRT television might cause color inconsistencies to appear on the screen. If this should occur, move the speakers and the television far enough apart so that the inconsistencies disappear. LCD televisions and plasma televisions are not affected by magnetism. oo Do not place obstructions between the speakers and the listening position. Obstructions block the direct sound, which can change the sound quality. oo Ideally, no items that reflect sound or resonate should be in the nearby environment. For example, glass doors sometimes resonate. To prevent this, fix them securely or use thick curtains or similar materials to absorb sound. In addition, parallel walls make it easy for standing waves to occur, so place furniture to disrupt parallel surfaces and use thick curtains or similar materials to absorb sound Using the screw spikes Screw spikes and spike bases are included with these speakers. Using these spikes might improve the clarity of bass frequencies. Use them according to the compatibility with the amplifier and the conditions of the room. Since the spikes are pointed, they could damage surfaces that they are placed on. Use the included spike bases if you want to avoid this. 1) Spread a blanket or similar material on the work surface and place the speakers on their sides. 2) Screw the spikes into the screw holes on the bottoms of the speakers, using the nuts to adjust their heights. Washer Nut Bottom of speaker Screw spike 3) After attaching spikes in three places, place the speaker where it will be used and adjust the height of each spike so that the bottom is level, and then tighten the nuts securely. When placing the speaker on furniture or flooring, for example, use the included spike bases to prevent damage. Place the bases so that the tips of the spikes fill their hollows. Bottom of speaker Speaker placement oo For stereo playback, the left and right speakers should usually be placed so that they form an equilateral or isosceles triangle with the listener at the top corner. Spike base VVBe careful not to let the speakers fall over and cause injury. They are more likely to fall over during earthquakes, in particular, so we encourage you to consider this when you place them. VVThe tips of the spikes are very sharp, so be very careful not to injure your feet, hands or fingers. Listening position 4