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C a s p i a n
C a s p i a n
FR-5
FR-5
M ser ies -1
M series -1
Full Range Loudspeaker
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION Cas p ian FR-5 Loudspeaker Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN Caspian FR-5 Loudspeaker. This Loudspeaker is designed and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Your FR-5 Loudspeakers are an integral part of your hi-fi system. Their correct installation, set-up and operation will have a profound influence on the sonic performance of the entire hi-fi installation. Please read the contents o
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Included in the packing of your Caspian FR-5 Loudspeakers you will find: • One spike accessory pack and spirit level in one marked loudspeaker carton • One information pack and warranty card After unpacking please retain all packing materials. Correct packing is necessary for future transportation of your Caspian FR-5 Loudspeakers. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To maintain the appearance of the FR-5 loudspeaker as new, occasionally wipe the cabinet surface with a lightly dampened so
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INSTALLATION Cas p ian FR-5 Loudspeaker R RO OK KS SA AN N C Ca as sp piia an n F FR R- -5 5 L Lo ou ud ds sp pe ea ak ke er r - - F Fr ro on nt t & & R Re ea ar r V Viie ew w 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 ROKSAN 8 1. High frequency Tweeter 5. Rear firing Port 2. Low frequency Woofer (one) 6. Product label 3. Low frequency Woofer (two) 7. Speaker terminal panel 4. Loudspeaker Grille 8. Speaker Plinth ROKSAN C
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One of the most important aspects of any loudspeaker installation is the positioning of the loudspeakers in the listening room. The art of loudspeaker positioning is to find the best compromise between sonic performance and domestic constraints in order to achieve optimum listening conditions. It may be necessary to slightly rearrange the layout of the furniture in your room. See below for general rules on setting up loudspeakers in a room. As a rule, the loudspeakers should be positione
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SETUP Cas p ian FR-5 Loudspeaker NOTE: To assist setup, do not fit the speaker spikes yet. This will be done after the optimum position/location of the speakers in the room is established. C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIN NG G L LO OU UD DS SP PE EA AK KE ER R C CA AB BL LE ES S C Co on nv ve en nt tiio on na all Please refer to rear terminal panel view on Page 4. There are two sets of terminals the upper set corresponds to the tweeter and the lower to the woofers. Th
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CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES Bi-wiring / Bi-amping CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES Bi-wiring / Bi-amping Your Caspian FR-5 Loudspeaker can easily be adapted to employ one loudspeaker cable for the tweeter and another for the woofers. This is achieved by removing the ‘jump-bars’ from the terminals and utilising each set of terminals accordingly: Bi-wiring Bi-wiring NOTE: ‘Jump- AMPLIFIER bars’ Removed Bi-amping Bi-amping
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LOUDSPEAKER SPIKES LOUDSPEAKER SPIKES In order to realise the full potential of your Caspian FR-5 Loudspeaker system, it is necessary to locate each of the loudspeakers as rigidly as possible on the ground. Using the supplied set of spike feet, image stability, transparency, definition and attack of the sound will improve as the loudspeakers are rigidly coupled to ground. Three most common setups are described below. C Co on nc cr re et te e F Fllo oo or r If you have a carp
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Plain Floor Boards Plain Floor Boards To avoid any damage to the surface of plain floors (Marble, Wood flooring etc.), use the supplied spike shoes (rests). Place these on the floor surface with the spike point recess on top. Carefully place/position the spikes into the recesses and adjust the position of the speakers accordingly. Adjust the spikes and level the speakers as outlined above. LOCKNUT SPIKE SPIKE SHOE FLOOR BOARD OPER
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At this stage try to analyse the sound objectively by listening to the overall balance and separation between various music instruments and voices, and to the stability of the ‘sonic image’ of your favourite music material or a good test album. After you have been listening for some time, begin to experiment with the positioning of the loudspeakers. Moving the loudspeakers away from the rear wall and more into the room will reduce the prominence of the low frequencies (bass) and improve the
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GUARANTEE Cas p ian FR-5 Loudspeaker There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Caspian FR-5 Loudspeakers. If a fault should develop, refer any servicing to your appointed ROKSAN dealer, distributor or ROKSAN approved service agent. Your ROKSAN Caspian FR-5 Loudspeakers are guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This guarantee only becomes effective if the warranty card is validated by the ROKSAN retailer from wh
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w ww ww w..r ro ok ks sa an n..c co o..u uk k email info@roksan.co.uk email info@roksan.co.uk Roksan Audio ltd Caspian FR-5 Loudspeaker User Manual CLASSIFICATION: General Use Version: 1.07 All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE Page 12 of 12 ENGLISH
