Infinity Renaissance Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

INTRODUCTION
The introduction of the Infinity RenaissanceSeries marks years
of intensive research by the Company, culminating in a total
rethinking of our technology. Infinity Renaissance is the result
of numerous studies in which interest was expressedby buyers
of high end audio for speakers that reproduce the "total listen-
ing experience" yet forgo the massive dimensions and high cost
that have been the hallmark of such speakersin the past.
In developing Renaissance, nothing was taken for granted,
and no technology—no matter how fond our engineers were of
their past achievements—was considered sacred. After years of
reengineering, retesting, and rethinking, Infinity would settle
for nothing less than a complete rebirth of the high end speaker.
The Infinity RenaissanceSeries is comprised of two models,
the Renaissance 80 and the Renaissance
also marks the debut of a number of innovative components
that are designed to provide the most accurate sound reproduc-
tion possible and to convey faithfully the true power and vitali-
ty of the original performance. The Renaissance 80 utilizes a
newly-designed 8-inch IIVICJT'•' Infinity/Watkins dual voice coil
woofer in concert with an all-new planar High Energy EMIN•ITM
midrange driver and planar High Energy EMITTM tweeter. The
Renaissance90 employs a 10-in. Infinity/Watkins WooferTM;a
6-in. IMGTMmidbass coupler (for increased bass presencein the
extremely critical 150-800 Hz range), a High Energy EMIMTM
mid-range and a High Energy EMITTMtweeter.
The new Infinity/Watkins
features a proprietary injection molded graphite (IMGTM) cone
for bass energy that is delivered to the lowest octaves of music
with astonishing power and accuracy. Yet this is accomplished
in a cabinet size that carries a much smaller footprint than
speakerstraditionally associatedwith such impressive bassper-
formance.
Infinity has long advocated the superiority of planar drivers
for midrange and high frequencies (having more experience
with this design than perhaps any other loudspeaker manufac-
turer in the world), and over three years went into reassessing
their performance, working with new materials, and testing
alternatives. The new High Energy EMIWM midrange and High
Energy EMITTM tweeter combine to deliver ultra-wide frequen-
cy response, lightening speedand phenomenally low distortion.
The front baffle is carefully placed on the same plane as the
midrange and high frequency driver, resulting in a smooth tran-
sition betweenthe drivers andthe baffle. Mid andhigh frequen-
cy diffraction have been virtually
sculptedgrille that is essentialto the speaker'sovera!l perfor-
mance and design.
The unique, aesthetically pleasing Renaissanceenclosure is
as rewarding to the eye as the speaker is to the ear. It, too. is the
product of exhaustive research and testing. The Renaissance
enclosure is elegantly styled to complement virtually any decor,
yet exactingly engineered to ensure that energy radiating into
the listening area is extremely clear and transparent and free of
the effects of cabinet diffraction. Infinity's engineers went to
great lengths to ensure
extremely rigid and structurally inert to reduce parasitic reso-
nances and vibration. The corners of the enclosures are rounded
and taper to the rear, allowing higher frequencies to travel to
where they can be dissipated quickly without smearing the
sound. Localization of soloists and instruments remain clearly
defined and sound staging capability is exceptional for a system
of this size and price.
Infinity Renaissance speakers are mounted on three spikes
which provide a stable platform and decouple the speaker from
the floor for a cleaner, more transparent sound. To produce a
coherent sound stage, the rear spike is adjustable, allowing the
90. Their introduction
dual voice coil woofer system
eliminated by a unique
that Renaissance enclosures
enclosure to be tilted to more accurately focus the sound into
the listening area and to produce a more coherent sonic wave
front.
The precision crossover networks in the Renaissance Series
are set with pinpoint computer.accuracy using specially select-
ed components which maximize
shift and frequency response variations, and lower distortion.
The input terminals are heavy duty binding posts of brass with
gold plating for optimum contact. This keeps distortion at an
absolute minimum.
The dramatic result of this leading edge technology is the
reproduction of recorded music that is closer to the sound of the
original performance than ever before. As you listen to your
new Infinity Renaissancespeakers, you will undoubtedly spend
many hours rediscovering
That's what Infinity is all about—music and our demanding
love of it.
As with any quality audio component, your Infinity speakers
must be properly installed to permit them to perform to their
full potential. We urge you to read this instruction manual care-
fully before connecting the speakers to your system. A few
moments taken now may save considerable time and effort
later.
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the speakersfrom their cartons. Since Infinity
Renaissance speakers are quite heavy. it is suggestedyou have
someone assist you with the unpacking. Use extreme caution
when handling Renaissance speakers. The spikes located
beneath the enclosure are covered with plastic caps to prevent
injury, however, these spikes are very sharp and when the pro-
tective caps are removed for floor placement of the speaker. the
spikes can causeinjury. Keep your hands and feet away from
the spikes when the speakers are handled.
It is advisable not to remove the caps which cover the spikes
until the speaker is placed on the floor. To remove the caps.
carefully tilt the speaker and remove the plastic caps by pulling
on the tabs holding them in place. Keep the caps in a safe place
for future useshouldyou wish to relocateor repackthe speaker.
After unpacking. check both speakers carefully for signs of
damage incurred during transit. If a speaker is damaged. contact
your dealer or the trucking firm that handlled the delivery. Do
not delay—the longer you wait to inform your dealer or the car-
rier of a problem. the more difflcult
possible, fold the cartons and store them for future use.
ASSOCIATED
Your Infinity Renaissance speakersare extraordinary. highly
musical systems. Like all loudspeakers. they will reproduce dis-
tortion as well as music.
ed audio components is critical and should be made with care.
If you are replacing
are
Renaissance System, there should be an audible improvement
in sonic quality, assuming your other components are at least on
a par with Renaissancein terms of low distortion. phaselineari-
ty. frequency response,and so on.
If no improvement is heard or if the sound deteriorates. it is
possible that one (or more) of your existing components is of a
lower standard than your new Infinity speakers.When a speak-
er system is exceptionally revealing. musical colorations and
other forms of distortion
aberrations are no longer masked by the speakers.
efficiency.
your favorite CD's and records.
it will be to file a claim. It'
COMPONENTS
For this reason. the choice of associat-
existing speakers with an Infinity
become more noticeable
eliminate phase
because these