Piega AP 3 Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Version 1.0

“Music. That‘s really the only important issue

when it comes to loudspeakers....“

In our view, the superior loudspeaker is the

one that does not interfere. One that adds

no sound of its own. That accurately and

naturally conveys what was played in the

concert or recording studio. Since 1986 we

have been working to perfect this ideal – with

a pioneering spirit, inventiveness and exacting

craftsmanship. You will now be able to hear for

yourself how far we have succeeded.

By purchasing a loudspeaker from PIEGA you

have expressed your trust in our company, for

which we thank you very much. At the same

time we assure you that you have purchased a

product that is based on twenty years of R & D,

and which in terms of its design represents the

state of the art. We are sure that you will gain

much listening enjoyment from your new Piega

loudspeaker products.

Although using the loudspeakers is very

straightforward, we recommend that you read

the contents of this user manual carefully. It

will explain how to properly connect up your

new PIEGA loudspeaker products and install

them for optimum results. It also provides you

with some useful information that will increase

your understanding of loudspeakers. But don’t

worry. Even apparently complicated details

are explained very simply. On the last page

of these instructions you will nd our warranty

conditions. Please also read these carefully just

in case.

We wish you an enjoyable read and above all

much listening enjoyment with your new PIEGA

loudspeakers...!

4Precautions

Before unpacking...

5Unpacking the Loudspeakers

Instructions for unpacking...

6Uses

Application and positioning options......

7On-Wall Installation

Positioning and mounting instructions...

In-Wall Installation

Positioning and mounting instructions...

Connecting the Loudspeakers

Instructions for connecting the loudspeakers...

Running in the Loudspeakers

Tips for optimum results...

11 Daily Use

Care and maintenance...

Warranty Conditions

Service and warranty conditions...

Mounting Aid

Dimension drawings and pull-out drilling template

Further information can be obtained from www.piega.ch

PIEGA does not accept liability for any damage arising from installations based on the

instructions of this user manual

Contents

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

User Manual

This user manual describes how to install and connect the PIEGA AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers for a wide range of uses, and contains

some useful information on operating, caring for and maintaining your loudspeakers. It also contains instructions for unpacking and

setting up the loudspeakers.

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Before unpacking...

Precautions

Please read this user manual carefully and pay special attention to the following precautions and warnings. In your own interest, we

advise you to strictly observe the following procedure for installing and operating your new PIEGA AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers.

Warning:

>Ensure without fail that your new PIEGA loudspeakers are

mounted, positioned and connected exactly according to these

instructions

>The AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers were only designed for use in dry

residential environments within a temperature range of 10...40°C

>The high quality loudspeaker chassis of PIEGA loudspeakers contain

exceptionally strong magnets with magnetic  elds that may impair the

operation of other devices if the loudspeakers are not handled properly

>Ensure that watches or other metallic objects do not get close to

the loudspeakers. The strong magnetic  elds may pull these into the

diaphragms and destroy them

>Keep items such as credit cards, electronic data storage media and

similar objects away from the loudspeakers. The magnetic  eld may

cause irrecoverable loss of data

Warning:

The tweeter systems of PIEGA loudspeakers have extremely powerful magnets

>Keep watches and metallic objects away from these tweeters without fail...!

CONFORMS TO

UL STD. 6500

CERTIFIED TO

CAN/CSA STD. E60065

Procedure:

>Work in pairs in order to avoid scratches during unpacking

and mounting

>Before unpacking, remove any jewelry such as watches, rings,

bracelets etc. in order to avoid scratching the aluminum surface

>Open the carton as shown in the  gure and lift out the loudspeakers

and protective cushions

>Carefully remove the protective cushions and protective wrapping by

carefully pulling it up over the loudspeakers

>Check without fail that the delivery is complete, that the loudspeaker

version supplied corresponds to your order and that the loudspeakers

have not been damaged in transit

>If this is the case, follow the instructions on the remaining pages or

contact the dealer where you purchased the loudspeakers

Special care was taken in the packaging of your new PIEGA quality products in order to ensure that your AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers

reach your living room safely and undamaged. In order to avoid any damage when unpacking the loudspeaker, follow closely the

instructions below without fail.

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Instructions for unpacking...

Unpacking the loudspeakers

Attention:

PIEGA loudspeakers have cabinets made from polished aluminum

>When unpacking, handle carefully at all times...!

Primarily developed for use as a wall loudspeaker for high quality stereo and home cinema applications in combination with a at

screen television, the PIEGA AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers are also suitable for universal use such as ceiling loudspeakers in bars and

restaurants, tness studios etc.

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Application and positioning options...

Uses

Multi-channel system with on-wall

mounting (e.g. Dolby 5.1)

>Application examples of wall-mounted AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers for stereo

systems, as front and center channel loudspeakers, and on the ceiling as a

room sound system

Stereo operation with in-wall

mounting (stereo triangle)

Aligning the loudspeakers see page 16...!

Room sound system with

ceiling installations

Thanks to their asymmetric design and well thought-out xing concept, the AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers can be used easily as wall,

center or ceiling loudspeakers. Refer to the alignment instructions on page 16 and use the pull-out drilling template provided at the

center of this user manual for mounting the wall and ceiling brackets.

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Positioning and mounting instructions...

On-Wall Installation

Mounting the wall bracket:

>Depending on the application, mark the holes for the wall bracket

horizontally or vertically, taking into account the optimum distances

required (stereo triangle)

>With concrete or brick walls, drill the holes with a 6 mm diameter and

use the screw anchors and screws supplied

>Only use suitable screws and screw anchors with wooden or

plasterboard walls (not supplied with the delivery)

Mounting the loudspeaker:

>Ensure without fail that the plastic washers are tted inside the two

arms before inserting the loudspeakers

>Remove the two xing screws on the upper and lower side

of the loudspeakers

>Position the loudspeaker carefully between to two arms of

the wall bracket

>Use the previously removed xing screws supplied and insert

them from the outside

>Align the loudspeakers as required and tighten the screws evenly

>Connect the loudspeaker cables using the loudspeaker terminals

provided (see page 9)

The AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers can be ush mounted in a wall using a special mounting bracket so that only the loudspeaker front and

bracket frame are visible after mounting. This space saving mounting method allows you to enjoy the benets of both quality sound

and a discrete design (refer to the alignment instructions on page 16).

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Positioning and mounting instructions...

Mounting the ush-mounting frame:

>With concrete walls, the ush-mounting bracket must be mounted in

the recess at the required position without the loudspeaker (!) before

the wall is completed, i.e. when the wall is being built

>Bear in mind that empty conduits for the loudspeaker cables and

power supply cables (only for the active versions) must also be

provided in the recess - The holes required for this must be provided by

the customer...!

>The loudspeakers and the ush-mounting frame have an asymmetric

design, and so left/right alignment must be ensured

(Alignment instructions see page 16)

Fitting the loudspeakers in the ush-mounting frames:

>The loudspeaker should only be mounted and connected once the

building work is fully completed

>First of all, connect the loudspeaker cables to the terminals provided

(see the next page) and then mount the loudspeakers using the two

screws (see drawing)

> Do not mount the front panel until the end when the loudspeakers are

completely installed and connected

In-Wall Installation

Note:

Consult a specialist, i.e. the person responsible

from the building company with regard to the mounting without fail...!

Connecting the Loudspeakers

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Instructions for connecting the loudspeakers...

The loudspeaker is provided with the terminal for single wiring applications. This is used for connecting standard loudspeaker cables

with banana plugs. Ideally however, PIEGA AP3, AS 3 loudspeakers are connected with the OPUS 3 loudspeaker cable which was

specially developed for PIEGA loudspeakers with ribbon tweeters, and is available as an accessory from specialist dealers.

Connection:

>Ensure that the electronic components are switched off before making

the connection

>The AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers must only be connected to electronic

components with the amplier outputs recommended by PIEGA

>Ensure without fail the recommended amplier output of 20 - 200 W

(4 Ohm) - If you are not sure that the connection is correct, contact

your specialist dealer

>The loudspeakers have an impedance of 4 Ohms and can therefore

be connected to any standard amplier - Contact your specialist dealer

concerning this

>Connect the PIEGA AP 3, AS 3 cables to your amplier or receiver

as shown in the gure. Ideally, use the OPUS 3 loudspeaker cable

(optional) with banana plugs or standard loudspeaker cables with a lead

Active variant:

>For AP 3, AS 3 loudspeakers with the active module option, refer to the

separate user manual

Hinweis:

8 or 16 Ohm ampliers supply at 4 Ohms twice or four times

the output, which considerably improves the output characteristics...!

PIEGA AP 3, AS 3

Tips for optimum results...

Note:

Excessively loud music can damage your health

>Listen to music at an acceptable volume level for the sake of your health...!

Recommendations:

>In the rst days and weeks listen only at normal volume

>Avoid very high volume levels during initial phase

>Listen to a wide range of programme material

Limit range:

>The recommended amplier output is 20-200 Watt. It must be ensured

that the volume must only be turned up far enough for the ear to register

an overload

>If the loudspeaker chassis become damaged after a long period of

overload this can be detected beyond any doubt by PIEGA service

technicians - In these cases, PIEGA is not liable for any warranty claims

As a loudspeaker is basically a mechanical transducer consisting of several different components, the individual elements must be

run in during the initial weeks. This will ensure that the sound quality potential of your loudspeakers is fully utilized. You will denitely

notice the resulting improvement in sound.

Running in the Loudspeakers

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