EN FR IT ES DE EL ZH RU 10 00 i Series User Manual and Product Specifications Important Information- Please Read Carefully CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product. No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product. Warning: The mains power switch for the subwoofer is the device used to disconnect the unit from the mains supply. This switch is located on the rear panel. To permit free access to this switch, the apparatus must be located in an open area without any obstructions, and the switch must be freely operable. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device. Service: Equipment for sevicing should be returned to the supplying dealer, or to the service agent for your area. The addresses of the main Service Agents for the UK are listed in this manual. Third parties: In the unlikely event that you pass this product on to a third party, include these operating instructions with the product. Important notice to UK users The appliance cord is terminated with a UK approved mains plug fitted with a 5A fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse rated at 5A must be used. If you need to change the mains plug, remove the fuse and dispose of this plug safely immediately after cutting it from the cord. Connecting a mains plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the code: Blue: NEUTRAL; Brown: LIVE: As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The BLUE BROWN wire must be (Neutral) connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. 5A FUSE BS 1362 BROWN (Live) Q Acoustics 1000i Series Introduction The Q Acoustics 1000i series is a range of loudspeakers designed to meet the highest expectations of dedicated 2-channel audiophiles and discerning movie enthusiasts. The range comprises: 1010i: Compact Bookshelf speaker with a 100 mm bass driver. 1020i: Bookshelf speaker with a 125 mm bass driver. 1030i: Compact Floorstander with a 165 mm bass driver 1050i: Floorstander with two 165 mm bass drivers 1000Ci: Centre channel with two 100 mm bass drivers, which can be wall mounted if required. 1000Si: 100 Watt active subwoofer with a 200 mm driver and signal sensing for automatic power on/off. All the passive speakers are bi-wireable with the exception of the 1010i and 1000Ci. All the loudspeakers may be operated close to TV monitors with no illeffects with the exception of the 1000Si, which should not be operated within 500mm of TV screens monitors or other magnetically sensitive equipment. Plasma and LCD screens are unaffected. Before making any connections to your loudspeakers make sure that all active units in your system are switched off at the mains. When switching on your sound system or changing input sources, set the main volume control at a low level. Turn up the level gradually. NEVER play your sound system at full volume. The position of the volume control is deceptive and does not indicate the power level of the system. Using very high volume settings may damage your hearing. DO NOT connect your loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply. DO NOT expose your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight. If you play your loudspeakers without their grilles on, be careful to protect the drive units from damage. DO NOT use makeshift stands. Fit the Q-Acoustics approved stand according to the instructions and using any fixings provided. Your dealer will advise you. DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker. You will invalidate the warranty. Unpacking your loudspeakers Unpack the speakers fully. Lift the speakers from the cartons by holding the cabinets. Do not use the polythene bags to lift them. The 1030i, 1050i, and 1000Si are heavy - get assistance to lift them if necessary. When manoeuvring loudspeakers, do not drag them across the floor as this may cause damage - lift them before moving them. In the carton you will find: The loudspeaker/s and this product manual. In addition the packing for the following models contains: 1030i and 1050i: A plinth for each speaker, screws, an Allen key to attach the stand and a set of floor spikes and spike covers. 1010i, 1020i, 1000Ci: A set of four adhesive feet. 1000Si: An IEC power cord suitable for the mains supply in your area. Check the product carefully. If any items are damaged or missing, report this to your dealer as soon as possible. Retain the packing for future transport. If you dispose of the packing, please do so following all recycling regulations in your area. Preparation Spikes are sharp. Exercise care! Never place a spiked loudspeaker where it can cause damage! Always move your loudspeakers by lifting them - never drag them! Fitting the Floor Stand and Spikes- 1030i and 1050i Place a soft cloth or towel on the floor. Invert the loudspeaker and place it on the cloth. The stand consists of a base and a pillar. Attach the base to the pillar with the five short screws. An Allen key is provided so you can tighten the screws properly. Invert the stand and thread the four long bolts through the base and the pillar; line up the bolts with the mounting holes in the bottom of the speaker and tighten securely. Make sure the recess in the stand faces the rear of the loudspeaker. Thread the spikes half way into the base and return the loudspeaker to the upright position. (If you have a wood or stone floor push a spike protector over each spike before turning the speaker upright) When the speaker is the right way up, insert the Allen key into each spike from the top and adjust all the spikes in and out until the loudspeaker is level and stable. Sand Filling the 1030i The lower chamber of the 1030i can be filled with sand to aid stability and to dampen acoustic vibration. This is entirely at your option. No harm is caused if you omit this procedure. You will need: l sand - play sand 5kg of dry is ideal. Do not use building sand. l strong polythene A large, bag. l A dry pouring jug. Remove the bung in the rear panel. Push the bag into the chamber with the mouth of the bag protruding at least 100 mm. Carefully pour (or spoon) the sand into the bag. When all the sand is in the bag tie the mouth securely and push the bag into the chamber. Replace the bung. 1010i, 1020i,1000Ci Each loudspeaker is provided with four adhesive feet. If you are not wall mounting the speakers, peel the backing off each foot and press a foot into place at each corner of the bottom panel 15 mm in from each edge. Positioning Passive Loudspeakers Dolby and the double-D symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories. 1030i and 1050i The 1030i and 1050i loudspeakers should be positioned at least 200mm from a back wall and 500mm from the side walls. Placing the speakers closer to the wall will increase bass but could cause the sound to boom and lack precision and detail. The speakers should be 2m - 4m apart and central to the seated listener. Turning the speakers slightly inwards will sharpen a stereo image but may cause narrowing of the sound source. >200mm 2m-4m >500mm 0-30° mounting is also possible. An optional bracket designed specifically to wall mount the Q Acoustics 1010i, 1020i and 1000Ci is available from your dealer. Floor stands for the 1010i and 1020i are also available. Be prepared to experiment to find the best setup for your taste in your particular listening room. Effects loudspeakers 1000Ci The 1000Ci is designed to be operated close to a TV screen and central to it. It should be placed immediately above or below the screen. If you are using a regular TV set, make sure that the TV is capable of adequately supporting the speaker and has a level top. If not, consider placing the TV on a cabinet with the 1000Ci on a secure shelf immediately below the TV. If you have a Plasma or LCD monitor, mount the 1000Ci to the wall or other suitable surface immediate ly above or below the screen. Surround Speakers 400mm There are recommendations from Dolby labs for 5.1 effects speakers. 1010i and 1020i The 1010i and 1020i are ideally mounted on Q-Acoustics floor stands or wall mounted. If you are stand mounting, a simple guide is that the treble unit should be at ear level to a seated listener. Wall mounted speakers may be mounted slighter higher with the speaker angled down. Stand mounted speakers should be treated as floorstanding speakers except that the speaker may be placed a little closer to the back wall. Shelf 2m -4 m Surround speakers should be mounted on either side of the listener, slightly behind the listening position. The speakers should be sited facing inward either mounted on the side walls of the room or if the room is large, on high stands and with their centres above ear level to a seated listener. Connecting Passive Loudspeakers Terminals and Connectors The 1020i, 1030i and 1050i are bi-wireable. A bi-wireable crossover has Loudspeaker Cables Specialist loudspeaker cables will offer a higher standard of reproduction than general purpose `bell' or `zip' wire. Use cable with generous amounts of copper for the front and centre channels. Thin cables reduce the bass and restrict the dynamic range. Surround (rear) channels are less critical. Speaker cable has a stripe or tracer along one core. By convention this is connected to the positive terminals. The cables connecting the amplifier to the front loudspeakers should ideally be the same length. Never join cables - use complete lengths. 7mm Preparing Cables Split the cable to a depth of about 40 mm. Bare the wire to a depth of 10mm and twist the ends to gather any stray wires. Crop the cable leaving 7mm of bare wire exposed. Connecting a Terminal Unscrew the terminal anticlockwise to expose the mounting hole in the base of the terminal column. Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole. Re-tighten the terminal fully hand tight. Make sure there are no stray wires which could touch adjacent terminals. In the EU it is against safety regulations to use 4mm loudspeaker plugs. four terminals. The upper pair of terminals connects to the treble (HF) speaker and the lower pair to the bass (LF) speaker/s. As supplied the crossovers are fitted with removable links to connect the terminal pairs. This permits you to connect the loudspeaker conventionally using one pair of cables or in bi-wired mode with two pairs. The 1010i and 1000Ci have standard two terminal crossovers. 1020i, 1030i, 1050i Standard Connection Bi-Wired Connection 1010i, 1000Ci 30mm Tight Loose . Co ...