Technics Speaker System Sb-r1 Owners Manual

							SB-R1
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Betjeningsvejledning
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
KäyttöohjeetSpeaker System
Enceinte acoustique
Lautsprecheranlage
Enceintes acoustiques
Cassa acustica
Cajas acústicas
Højttalersystem
Luidsprekersysteem
Högtalarsystem
Kaiutinjärjestelmä
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Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience
from an unencountered sound awaits.
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Safety precautions
≥Do not disassemble or modify the product. Doing so may cause 
damage or fire.
≥
Do not place the speakers in unstable locations, such as on a w obbly 
table or sloping surface. Do not place the speakers on high or  uneven 
surfaces or on surfaces vulnerable to vibrations or shocks. 
If the speakers tip over or fall, personal injury may result.
≥ Keep the spikes out of reach of children. If accidentally inges ted, 
there will be adverse physical  effects. Should you suspect that  the 
spikes have been ingested, consult your physician immediately.
≥ Do not hang the speakers from the ceiling or on the wall. Doing  so 
may cause the speaker to fall off, causing personal injury.
≥ Do not insert objects into the holes of the bass reflex ports o n the 
rear side. Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury. Be ext ra 
cautious when children are near.
≥ Do not stand on or hang down from the speakers. If the speakers  
tip over or are damaged, personal injury may result.
≥ Do not use the speakers over a long period of time when the 
sound is distorted. Doing so may cause the speakers to overheat , 
resulting in a malfunction or fire. ≥
Do not place heavy or large items on the speakers. If the speak ers 
tip over or fall, personal injury may result.
≥ Do not touch the diaphragms. Doing so may deform the 
diaphragms, and as a result, sound may not be output correctly.
≥ Keep the speakers out of reach of children, including infants.  Not 
doing so may cause personal injur y if the speakers tip over.
≥
Do not place the speakers in locations subject to extremely hig h 
temperatures. In particular, avoid locations exposed to direct 
sunlight and near heating equipment. Please also note that doin g so 
may cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorat e.
≥Do not place the speakers in locations subject to greasy fumes  or 
steam, or in humid or dusty locations. Doing so may cause 
electricity to be conducted through oil, moisture or dust, resu lting 
in a fire or electric shock.
≥ Keep magnetic items away from the product. Powerful magnets 
inside the speakers and speaker nets may damage debit cards, 
travel cards (transit passes), clocks and other objects. 
≥
Do not insert a finger into the bass reflex ports on the rear of the speakers. 
Pay close attention to children as doing so may cause personal  injury.
≥Do not connect the speakers to an amplifier with an output grea ter 
than their allowable input. Doing so may cause the speakers to 
overheat, resulting in a fire.
≥ Each speaker must be carried and installed by at least two peop le.
Dropping it may cause injury.
≥
Secure the speakers against tipping over. If they tip over in a  disaster such 
as a powerful earthquake or in an accident, personal injury may  result.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: www.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
 (U.S. customers only)
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
≥ For customers within the UK: 0333 222 8777
≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 447 5229
≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays).
≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website:  www.technics.com/uk/
WARNING
CAUTION
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the  unit.
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products 
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, p lease take them to applicable collection points in accordance 
with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable  resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human 
health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please con tact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this wast e, in accordance with national legislation.
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English
Table of contents
Accessories
	
≥Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual are correct as  of November 2014. These may be subject to change.
≥ The speakers are not supplied wit h speaker cables. For connection, use commercially-available speaker cables.
Safety precautions ............................................. ................ 4
Accessories ........................................................................ 5
About this unit ................................................ .................... 6
Installation .......................................................................... 7
Connections ..................................................................... 11
Attaching the speaker nets ............................................. 14 Notes on use ..................................................................... 15
Unit care ......................................................
...................... 15
Specifications ................................................................... 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........................... 12 4
Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR CANADA) ...................... 125
About descriptions in this Owner’s Manual
≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
∏ 4 Spikes
(RGQ0860) ∏
4 Spike shoes
(RGQ0861)
∏ 4 Spacers
(RGQ0862) ∏
1 Cleaning cloth
(RGQ0863)
∏ 2 Short wires
(RJL1W001B02) ∏
1 Speaker net
(RYB0402)
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About this unit
∫Names of parts and features of the speakers
∫ Recommended devices
We recommend using Technics devices (optional) for superior aud io quality.
1Flat coaxial 2-way speaker unit
The newly developed flat coaxial two way speaker unit features a dome tweeter capable of reproducing frequencies of up 
to 100 kHz, which incorporates a rigid and lightweight carbon gr aphite diaphragm. In addition, the speaker unit features a 
flat midrange diaphragm that eliminates the frequency character istic disturbance due to the cavity effect caused by the 
cone diaphragm. The result is a point sound source that achieves superb sound localisation and provides smooth 
directional characteristics over the entire frequency range wit hout peaks or dips.
2Low distortion long stroke woofer
The woofer offers low distortion and superb response in reproducing frequencies even with large amplitude, delivering 
bass sound with a wide dynamic range.
3High rigidity round form cabinet
Designed to eliminate unwanted vibration, diffraction reflection, and standing waves, the cabinet allows the reproduction 
of faithful and rich sound ambience.
Product nameModel number
Stereo Power Amplifier SE-R1
Network Audio Control Player SU-R1
0Ò
0Ó
0Ó
0Ó
0Ó
0Ô
Front Rear
Bass reflex port Speaker terminals
≥
Each speaker is equipped 
with two types of speaker 
terminals.
Product Identification Marking
The model number is located on
the Product Identification Marking on the rear of this unit.
Low frequency range
High frequency range
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Installation
≥Each speaker must be carried and installed by at least two peop le.
≥ Do not touch the speaker units. Doing so may result in incorrec t audio quality.
≥ Place the speakers at approximately the same distance from the listening position. 
≥ The speakers produce bass sound from the bass reflex ports on t he rear as well as from the front. Install the speakers at least 
5cm (2 z) away from the walls so that they do not cover the bass reflex  ports on the rear.
≥ Keep the amplifier or any other device and the speakers at leas t 1 cm (
13/32z) away from each other.
∫For optimum position
The quality and volume of the bass sound, sound localisation pe rformance, sound ambience, and other factors that determine the  
audio quality vary depending on the installation location of th is unit, listening position, room conditions, and other factors. Refer to 
the information below when installing the speakers.
Determining an installation location.
≥ Each speaker has a mass of approximately 72 k g (159 lbs). Check that the installation location is strong enough to bear this 
mass.
≥ If you need to secure the speakers against tipping over, consul t an installation specialist. The strength of the floor and wall must 
be verified. ( >10)
≥ Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
If the speakers wobble when placed, use the spacers. (> 8)
≥ To minimise the gap in audio quality between the left and right  speakers, install them so that acoustic conditions (reflection and 
absorption of sound) around them are the same.
Adjusting the distances between the rear of the speakers and th e walls
If you install the speakers close to a wall or in a corner, the  bass sound will be more powerful; however, when the speakers a re 
too close to it, sound localisation performance and sound ambience may deteriorate. If this occurs, adjust the distance between 
the speakers and the front wall, which should be between 30 cm (12z ) to 60 cm (24z). (Please note that the distance between the 
speakers and the side walls should be greater than 60 cm (24 z).)
≥ Do not drag the speakers with force. Doing so may cause the pads on their feet to peel off, damaging the speakers and floor.
Adjusting the angle of the speakers
Angle the front side of the speakers toward the listener. Follo wing these steps will help the speakers deliver more precise so und 
localisation.
Adjusting the acoustics of the room and speaker layout
Depending on the room environment (including the size and shape  of the room, distance to the walls and reverberation level), 
certain sounds may be exaggerated or suppressed, making them di fficult to hear. In such cases, adjusting the reverberation level 
by moving the speakers, changing your listening position or cov ering the walls and windows with thick curtains may help resolve 
the problem.
≥ The spikes may enhance the audio quality. ( >8)
60°
e.g.,
The angle is approximate.
※Speaker units
※
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Attaching the spacers
Place the speakers on a surface that will not be damaged, such  as a carpeted floor, or on a surface that you do not mind 
damaging.
≥ If the speakers wobble, place the spacers under the metal feet.  This will prevent the metal feet from wobbling on the speaker 
locations.
∫ Attaching the spikes
The spikes may enhance the audio quality.
About the spacers and spikes
≥Keep the spikes out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ Panasonic is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by improper assembly or handling of the product. Do 
not attach the accessories in any other way than instructed in  this Owner’s Manual.
≥ Each speaker has a mass of approximately 72 k g (159 lbs). When tilting the speakers to attach the spikes, ensure that the 
work is done by at least two people. When attaching the spikes, exercise caution to avoid catching your fingers or toes 
between the speakers and floor or tipping the speakers over. In addition, ensure that you spread a thick mat or similar item 
on the side of the floor where you will be tilting the speakers  to prevent damage to the floor.
≥ Since each spike supports a mass of at least approximately 18 k g (39.68 lbs), the spikes may leave marks and 
indentations on the installation location. To prevent the spikes from damaging the area, use the supplied spike shoes or 
purchase spike shoes with large contact surfaces and adequate strength.
≥ Moving the speakers with the spikes attached may cause damage to the floor. Before changing the installation location, 
remove the spikes.
Metal foot Metal foot
Metal foot
Spa ce r
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1Tilt the speaker backwards, and screw the spikes into the screw  holes on the front metal feet.
When using the spike shoes, place them under the spikes.
2 While aligning the tips of the spikes with the indentations on  the spike shoes, slowly bring the speaker back to the upright 
position.
3 In the same way as Step 1, tilt the speaker forward and screw the spikes into the screw  holes on the rear metal feet.
When using the spike shoes, place them under the spikes.
4 If the speakers wobble, place the spacers under the spike shoes . (> 8)
Sp i ke   sh oe s Speaker (front)
Thick mat, etc. Screw the spikes firmly until 
they stop.
Place each spike shoe so that the 
side with an indented centre faces 
up.
DO NOT
DO
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The speakers may tip over in a disaster such as a powerful earthquake or in an accident. For your safety, be sure to secure the 
speakers against tipping over.
Each speaker weighs approximately 72 k g (159 lbs) in total. Verify that the speaker locations are stron g enough to 
withstand this weight.
For details, consult an installation specialist.
∫ When securing the speakers to a 
horizontal surface (floor, etc.)
Secure each speaker to the floor with wires or similar items 
as shown in the illustration.
∫When securing the speakers to a vertical 
suface (wall, etc.)
Loop a band or similar item around each speaker, and 
connect it to a sturdy wall or column with a stout wire, chain 
or similar item, as shown in the illustration.
	
≥The measures described above do not guarantee protection agains t all disasters and accidents, including earthquakes.
Please note that Panasonic is not responsible for any damage to  the speakers, their installation locations or other objects 
caused by the work performed to secure the speakers from tippin g over.
≥ Use of the spikes will make the speakers more vulnerable to tip ping over.
Preventing the speakers from tipping over
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