Dali Royal Series Manuel utilisateur

MANUAL

Royal

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DALI is renowned among music lovers throughout the world for its

unique speakers and cables, all constructed and build for uncompro-

mising design and sound requirements. Our ultra-modern factory in

Denmark is fully equipped with facilities for development and pro-

duction of quality speakers.

Dali's principal competence is development and optimisation of

known and new technology in the eld of audio and acoustics.

The result is continuous development and optimisation of new and

existing models.

We always keep our goal rmly in view for each and every DALI

speaker: To recreate sound experiences in your home that will carry

you away, making you forget time and place...

It is important to us that your new DALI speakers be set up and con-

nected optimally. This manual contains our recommendations for

setup, connection and maintenance.

Enjoy!

English

DALI A/S

Congratulations on the purchase of your new DALI Piano speakers. This

manual contains information on setup and maintenance of DALI Royal

Series.

Manual

Use a mild universal cleaner and a soft cloth to clean your Royal speakers.

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Running-in

Like any other mechanical system, a speaker needs to be "run in", so you

can look forward to a gradual improvement in sound quality over the ini-

tial period. Unlike other mechanical systems, a DALI speaker does not wear

out - in fact, regular use will extend its lifetime.

Connection

The connection to your amplier is extremely important for your sound

experience.

Always turn off your amplier before connecting any cables or altering

any connections.

Always use cables of the same type and length for left and right speak-

ers. We recommend using speaker cables from DALI, available from your

dealer.

A detail that is often overlooked is con-

nection in the correct phase, i.e. the red

terminal (+) on the amplier should be

connected to the red terminal (+) on the

speaker, and the black terminal (-) on the

amplier should be connected to the black

terminal (-) on the speaker. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1. Stereo connection

Always switch off your amplier before adjusting any of the cables!

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For the perfect sound experience, the right speaker must be connected to

the output terminal marked "R" or "Right" on your amplier and the left

speaker to the terminal marked "L" or "Left". If just one speaker in a stereo

or surround sound system is not connected in phase, the bass will be weak

and the overall sound will be diffuse.

The same guidelines apply irrespective of the number of speakers in your

sound system: speakers positioned to the right must be connected to the

amplier output terminal marked "R" or "Right", and any to the left must

be connected to "L" or "Left". Surround sound ampliers have similar

output terminals to stereo speakers, usually labelled "Front", "Centre" and

"Rear". (Fig. 3) For further information, please refer to the manual.

You must ensure that the cable ends are rmly pushed into the terminals,

and that there are no loose wires, which could cause a short circuit and

damage the amplier. (Fig. 2)

When Bi-amping or Bi-wiring is not in

use, the two metal connectors between

the double terminals must be in place

and securely tightened. Find more infor-

mation about Bi-amping and Bi-wiring at

page 5.

Using inferior cables for your new DALI speakers is just the same

as putting cheap tyres on a thoroughbred racing car. Using cables

from DALI, which have been specially designed, will ensure a per-

fect sound experience every time.

Fig. 2. Terminal connection

WAVE

Talk to your authorised DALI dealer about cables - or visit www.dali.dk

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Bi-wiring and Bi-amping

Bi-wiring or bi-amping improves the sound quality signicantly and is

highly recommended. Bi-wiring provides greater openness in the sound

image and reduces distortion. Bi-amping provides even greater openness

in the sound image and adds to increased dynamism.

Bi-wiring

The top terminal pair are connected to the high

frequency section of the crossover network, and

the bottom terminal pair are connected to the

bass section of the crossover network. When

employing bi-wiring or bi-amping, the metal

links between the terminals should be removed.

In the case of bi-wiring, the speaker cable is con-

nected via a terminal pair on each speaker to the

respective output terminals on the amplier -

and then the cable from the speaker's other ter-

minal pair is connected to the same output ter-

minals on the amplier (Fig. 3).

Bi-amping

We recommend using identical stereo ampli-

ers. One amplier supplies the speakers with

the signal for the high frequency section of the

crossover network, and the other amplier sup-

plies the bass section. The left speaker's bass ter-

minals (the bottom ones) should be connected

to the left channel on one of the ampliers, and

the right speaker's bass terminals to the right

channel on the same amplier. The same princi-

ple should be followed for connecting the high

frequency terminals of the speakers.

Fig. 3. Bi-wiring

Fig. 4. Bi-amping

Royal Tower must be mounted on the accompanying base.

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Once you have connected up your new Royal speakers, you need to begin

the process of nding the optimum position for your speakers in relation

to your listening position - and adjusting the surround sound amplier, if

applicable. It is worth spending a little time experimenting, as the correct

setup and tuning will provide a signicantly better sound experience. Here

are some useful pieces of advice:

Avoid placing objects between the speakers and your listening position, as

obstructions can cause incorrect tonal balance.

Try to ensure that the distance between the left and right speakers is equal

to the distance from your listening position to the speakers (Fig. 5). If you

have surround sound, the distance between all the speakers should be sym-

metrically identical (Fig. 8)

DALI Royal has been designed using the Linear Directivity principle, which

means that the tonal balance will be perfect, even if your listening pos-

ition is not quite central. So, it is not necessary to angle the front speak-

ers towards your listening position, unless the front speakers are very far

apart.

The Royal Vocal central speaker has been specially designed for position-

ing close to the TV screen. Should the screen display colour irregularities,

move the speaker a few centimetres away.

DALI Royal Tower is designed as a oor-standing speaker,

and comes with its own base.

Positioning

Fig. 5. Stereo positioning Fig. 6. Surround positioning

DALI Royal Scepter and Menuet are designed for positioning on a stand or

shelf. If you position the speakers on a shelf or against a wall, it is impor-

tant to ensure that sufcient room is allowed for air expelled from the bass

port at the back of the casing. Please avoid positioning the speakers on a

tightly-packed shelf or right up close against a wall (Fig. 7).

Both Royal Scepter and Menuet provide the best sound

experience when positioned at eye level - so that you can

just see over the speaker from your listening position. Should

that not be possible, however, it is a good idea to tilt the

speakers slightly, either upwards or downwards, depending

on whether their position is too high or too low. If the speak-

ers are positioned very high - e.g. on top of a high shelf -

they should be turned upside down so that the treble is at

the bottom. Alternatively, the speakers can be laid on their

side with the treble closest to the listening position.

No matter how or where they are positioned, your DALI speakers will

give you an extraordinary listening experience, but for critical listening we

recommend following the guidelines set out above.

Remember to allow room for the bass port at the back of the speakers.

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Fig. 7. Positioning against wall

The listening room

Every room has its own distinctive acoustics, which inuence the way we

experience the sound from a speaker. In actual fact, it's a matter of how

the room accommodates the sound and then dampens it. You can inu-

ence the acoustics of your listening room in various ways.

Some of the sound you hear comes not from the actual speakers but from

reections from oor, ceiling and walls. These reections are dampened

by objects such as furniture, plants and carpets. If the sound is bright, soft

items such as curtains and carpets can help. If the room has large window

panes, drawing the curtains will prevent reections from the glass sur-

faces.

Even small changes in the listening room can affect the sound.

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Both the amount and quality of the deep bass depend on the size and

shape of the room, and the position of the speakers. If positioned near a

side or back wall, this will accentuate the bass. A corner location will accen-

tuate it even more, but will also increase the reections. The decision is

yours, so experiment with different positions to nd which provides the

ideal sound for you.

As a general guide, avoid large, hard reective surfaces immediately

around the speakers, as these will act like an eccho effect and weaken the

spatial perspective of the sound image. Try placing a tapestry behind the

speakers, laying a rug in front or placing a large plant at the side - it's sur-

prising how much this can affect the precision of the sound image.

Once you are happy with the positioning of your speakers, it is important

to ensure that they are completely stable. For oor models it is essential

that you use the accompanying base.

Power and acoustic pressure

How loud a speaker is able to play and still sound good is completely

dependent on the signal it has to reproduce. So, in practice, you cannot

dene an unequivocal level for use in comparing different speakers.

Obviously, lots of pure, undistorted output from a large amplier is better

than a distorted signal from a small amplier stretched beyond its capac-

ity. The signal from a distorting (clipping) amplier contains much more

high-frequency information than an undistorted signal, and therefore puts

a heavy strain on the treble unit. Consequently, speak-ers are most often

damaged by small ampliers having to work too hard - and very rarely by

large ampliers, which are practically running idle.

Remember that the tone controller is only intended for minor adjustments.

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It is worth noting that when the tone controls

are turned above the neutral setting this sig-

nicantly burdens both speakers and ampli-

er. On a good sound system tone controls

should only be used to compensate for poor

recordings and not to permanently compen-

sate for weaknesses elsewhere in the system.

So, DALI recommends that the tone controls

generally be set to the neutral position, and

you achieve your desired sound image through

correct positioning of the speakers.

Ensuring that you keep the volume low enough

so the sound remains clear and undistorted

will minimise the strain on both speakers and

amplier.

The DALI Royal family

DALI's Royal family consists of Menuet, Scepter,

the oor-standing Tower and the Vocal central

speaker. As well as the classic colours, the speak-

ers are also available in glossy white, black or

blue.

Ask your dealer about DALI's wide selection of

speakers and accessories, including cables.

Enjoy the DALI Royal range!

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Specications

There are countless methods for evaluating speakers. However, none of

them actually represent how a speaker really sounds. It is up to the indi-

vidual to decide whether one speaker sounds better than another. So we

only give you the specications that are of real value to you. The DALI

Royal range has been designed to reproduce music as honestly as possible

- and we know we have succeeded. Enjoy your new speakers!

Model: Menuet II VocalTower Scepter

Frequency response +/-3dB (Hz)

Impedance (ohm)

Bass Reflex System Resonance (Hz)

Crossover frequency (Hz)

Rec. amp. power (8 ohm)(W)

Sensivity (@2.83V/1m) (dB)

Max. SPL (dB)

Placement

Rec. distance from rear wall (cm)

Weight (kg/lb)

70 - 25000

30-80

102

25 -100

4200

43 - 25000

60 - 25000

Stand

4/8.8 4.9/10,8

10-80

Stand

105

25 -150

3600

42,5

3000

25 - 200

89,5

109

Floor

10 - 80

11.7/25.7

74 - 25000

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

25,7

15,6

18,5

30,7

18,6

22,0

84,5

17,0

22,0

11,8

36,6

19,8

4.5/9.9

TV/Stand

107

30 - 120

3200

Original Dali interconnect and Dali speaker

cables are available in your local Hi-Fi

shop.

If you wish to go for the ultimate connec-

tion, ask for the exceptional WASATCH

cables - totally uncompromising in all

respects. The very best for your system

and your ears!

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