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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. General information Please read and follow these safety instructions. Keep them safe for future reference. Observe all warnings on the speaker and in the manual. Please check the speaker for damage before use. The speaker must be in perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to personal injury. 2. Use only as directed Connect the speaker(s) according to the instructions in the manual. Many ELAC speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet.
5. Service DANGER! Do not open the cabinet because the components and conductors may carry current! Servicing to be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as damage to the power supply cord or the plug, or when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the loudspeaker, the speaker has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Philosophy Thank you for purchasing this ELAC product. Since the time we started (1926), ELAC has always striven to achieve the very best. Your new ELAC speakers are built to the highest standards using high-quality components that are carefully constructed to deliver the best-in-class sound quality. They are developed by a passionate group of individuals whose sole purpose is to bring a new dimension of sound quality into your home.
Speaker Connections The Carina speakers are designed to use conventional wiring as well as Bi-Amping or Bi-Wiring. For conventional wiring leave the metal jumpers in place and connect the+ (Red) and Black(-) connectors on your amplifier to the+ (Red) and Black(-) connectors on the speakers as shown in Fig 1. For Bi-Amping remove the metal jumpers and follow the diagram on Fig 2. For Bi-Wiring remove the metal jumpers and follow the diagram in Fig 3. - + I High Frequency Amplifier ........
Speaker Placement Achieve maximum performance and optimal sound quality from your ELAC Carina speakers with proper speaker placement and set-up. While not all rooms are the same, use the following guidelines to configure the speakers for your particular room. There are no "exact" rules or boundaries in setting up your speakers but the following suggestions will help optimize your desired results.
Stereo Setup For the best results and the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle (fig. 2) is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position. This set up creates the optimum imaging performance. If you find that your front left and right speakers are too far apart, angle (toe-in) them towards the listening position to gain a more focused central image. LEFT SPEAKER . w RIGHT SPEAKER TV & CENTER SPEAKER I : ,- . I ,· ··'\ ...
Surround Sound Setup Whether you use the Carina bookshelf or the Carina floor-standing speakers for a 5.1-channel surround set-up, avoid placing the surround speakers forward of your listening position . The surround speakers should be spread apart wider than the front speakers. In addition, elevate the speakers to the same height or slightly higher as the front speakers for the most enveloping sound field.
Center Speaker Setup The ELAC CC241.4 center channel is designed to produce dialog sounds and should be positioned above or below (fig. 3) your television. Align it with the center of the television. As much as possible, try to keep the CC241.1 close to the same level (height) as your front speakers for a more even sound stage.
SPECIFICATIONS Model BS243.4 CC241.4 Type 2-way Vented box 3-way Vented box Woofer 1 x Aluminum cone 5-1/4" 2 x Aluminum cone 5-1/4" Midrange N/A N/A Tweeter JET folded ribbon JET folded ribbon Magnetic shielding No No Crossover frequency 2.7kHz 100Hz / 3kHz Frequency range (IEC 268-5) 46Hz-30kHz 50Hz-30kHz Sensitivity 85dB/2.83V/1m 87dB/2.83V/1m Recommended amplifier power 30 to 150 wpc 30 to 200 wpc Peak power handling 100W 120W Nominal I Minimum impedance 6 Ohm / 4.
ELAC Americas Inc. North America Limited Liability Warranty Passive Speakers {No Built-in Amplifier) ELAC Americas Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product be free from defects and or workmanship for a period of 3 (Three) years from the original date of purchase. During this time period, repair or replacement of parts will be free of charge to the original owner (See below limitations). Shipping to and return from the repair center will be the responsibility of the original purchaser.
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Carina™ Series A New Classic Simple yet striking looks. Breathtaking sound. The new Carina series matches fresh visual elegance with remarkable sound to bring you what promises to be a new classic in ELACs lineup. Carina Series Speakers Developed from the renowned award winning 240 series. Building upon its performance, Carina continues ELAC’s tradition of utilizing the JET tweeter, chosen for its amazing clarity, dynamics and attack.
CARINA SERIES FEATURES Carina Series Speakers Jet Folded Ribbon Tweeter Delivering true high-definition sound, ELAC’s JET tweeters enthrall with its lightning-fast response and wide dynamic range, offering minimal distortion, lots of headroom and a wider frequency range. The ELAC JET tweeter is one of the most legendary tweeters in the industry and has won international praise with its transparent and effortless sound image.
