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often influence how the other portions of the spectrum will
sound;therefore,as you makechanges,carefully keep a record
to indicate if overall sonic balance is smooth.
If you require additional advice on room acoustics and
placement, refer to the section
Acoustics, Speaker Positioning And Tonal Balance."
Renaissancespeakershave been designedto deliver opti-
mum performance with their grilles in place. Under no circum-
stancesshould the grilles be removed prior to listening because
this will createsonic anomalies.Should you wish to play your
speakers without their grilles, it will be necessary to order front
grilles (without grille cloth). Consult your Infinity dealer for
pricing and availability
ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR SPIKED
Renaissance speakerssoundbestwhen the angleof the front of
the speakersin relationship to the floor are exactly alike. To
ensurethat both speakersare positionedexactly the same,view
the speakersfrom the sideto makecertainboth speakersystems
are at the same angle. See figure 9.
LY
LINE up BOTH SPEAKERS BY EYE
SO THEIR ANGLES
TILT ARE EXACTLY THE SAME
Figure 9: Ensuring Identical Angles For Both RenaissanceSpeakers
If your preferenceis for lots of "punch" and a soundstage
that is forward, adjust the rear spikesto bring the speakersinto
a perpendicular position. If your preference is for a less forward
sound (a bit laid back and softer), tilt the speakersback by
adjusting the rear spikes. Once again, make sure the angle of
both speakers is exactly the same.
To adjustthe rear spikeup or down, first loosenthe large
black knob to permit turning the spike in its socket. Next,
grasping the spike from below the diecast back plate (watch
your fingers), turn the spike by hand either clockwise to move it
downward, o r counterclockwise t o moveit upward.If thespike
is too difficult to turn by hand, remove the black knob and turn
the spike with the suppliedAllen wrench.Seefigure 10.
in this manual on "Room
FOOT
OF REARWARD
TO RAISE FOOT. RETURNING
SPEAKER TO "LEVEL" posmON
(NEVER TIL r SPEAKER FORWARD
BEYOND ITS PERPENDICULAR
Figure 10: Adjustment Of The RenaissanceSpeaker's RearSpiked Foot
Plastic caps have been supplied to cover the tips of the
spikes.This can prove useful, especially when installing your
speakers on anexpensivefloor. The siliconeadhesive(also sup-
plied) will fasten the plastic caps to the spikes.Apply a small
amountof silicone into eachplastic tip, then mount the plastic
tips onto the three spikes. Allow at least 20 minutes for the sili-
cone to set.
Do not tilt the speakersforward. This is a dangerous prac-
tice becausethey may tip over and causeinjury. Be sure the
speakers are firmly planted and do not rock. Press down on the
top of each speaker so the spikes push through the rug and
padding and touch the floor. If the spikes do not touch the floor,
the result may be less than articulate bass.
Pleaseexercise caution when relocating the speakersor
adjustingthe spikes.Again, the three spikeson the baseof each
speakerare sharp and can cause injury if caution is not exer-
cised.
HIGH ENERGY EMITTM
PROTECTION CIRCUIT
Renaissance models include electronic protection in the
crossover network to protect the High Energy EMITTM from
excessive power and high frequency distortion which can be
created when an amplifier goes into clipping. If the tweeter
turnsoff while playing music, turn off your entire audiosystem
to allow the tweeter's protection electronics to cool off. The
electronicprotection circuit will resetitself automatically once
it reaches normal operating temperature.
If thetweeterprotectioncircuit continuously turnsoff, your
amplifier may not have adequate power to drive your
Renaissancespeakersand the amplifier could be going into
severeclipping. This form of overloadgenerates high frequency
distortion which can be damaging if the energy is allowed to
reach the tweeter.
Consult your dealer,or contactInfinity if you areexperienc-
ing this type of difficulty.
REMOVING THE FRONT
Should you wish to removethe front grille assemblyfrom the
speaker, d o so with caution. You can removethe grille by first
pulling it away from the lower portion of the cabinet (very
slowly and gently). When the grille movesaway from the area
LOOSEN LOCKING NUT
BEFORE MAKING
ADJUSTMENT
TO LOWER FOOT.
TILTING SPEAKER
REARWARD
GRILLE