DALI Oberon 7 Floorstanding Speaker User Manual

1. Introduzione

Thank you for choosing the DALI Oberon 7 Floorstanding Speaker. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your speaker to ensure optimal audio performance and longevity. The Oberon 7 is designed to deliver a dynamic and powerful audio experience, featuring dual 7-inch wood fiber woofers for deep bass and a precision-coated soft dome tweeter for clear highs.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

• Placement: Position speakers on a stable, level surface to prevent tipping. Ensure adequate ventilation around the speakers.
• putenza: Connect speakers only to appropriate audio amplification equipment. Do not exceed the recommended power handling capacity.
• umidità: Keep speakers away from water, moisture, and high humidity. Do not expose to dripping or splashing.
• Calore: Avoid placing speakers near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing apparatus.
• Pulizia: Disconnect from power before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• serviziu: Ùn circate micca di serviziu stu pruduttu voi stessu. Cunsultate tutti i servizii à u persunale di serviziu qualificatu.

3. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Carefully unpack your DALI Oberon 7 speaker and verify that all components are present:

• DALI Oberon 7 Floorstanding Speaker (single unit)
• Grille
• Piedi di gomma
• Spicchi
• Manuale d'uso (stu documentu)

Image: The DALI Oberon 7 Floorstanding Speaker with its protective grille attached, showcasing u so design elegante.

4. Setup

4.1 Attaching Feet/Spikes

For optimal stability and vibration isolation, attach the included rubber feet or spikes to the bottom of the speaker. Rubber feet are suitable for hard floors, while spikes are recommended for carpeted surfaces to couple the speaker firmly to the subfloor.

4.2 Placement di Speaker

Proper speaker placement is crucial for achieving the best sound quality. Consider the following guidelines:

• Cunfigurazione Stereo: For a stereo pair, place the speakers equidistant from your primary listening position, forming an equilateral triangle.
• Distanza da i muri: Experiment with placing the speakers a short distance from the rear and side walls. This can affect bass response and soundstage prufundità.
• Toe in: Slightly angle the speakers inward towards the listening position (toe-in) to optimize imaging and soundstage focus.

Image: A DALI Oberon 7 speaker placed in a typical living room setup, demonstrating ideal positioning next to a media console.

4.3 Cunnessione à un Amplifier / Receiver

The DALI Oberon 7 features gold-plated terminals for secure and reliable connections. Use high-quality speaker cables for the best audio transmission.

1. Assicuratevi u vostru ampL'apparecchiu/ricevitore hè spento è scollegatu da a presa di corrente.
2. Cunnette u terminale pusitivu (+) (rossu) di l'altoparlante à u terminale pusitivu (+) di u vostru amppiù vivu.
3. Cunnette u terminale negativu (-) (neru) di l'altoparlante à u terminale negativu (-) di u vostru amppiù vivu.
4. Assicuratevi chì tutte e cunnessione sianu strette è sicure per impedisce a perdita di segnale o i cortocircuiti.

Image: The rear panel of the DALI Oberon 7 speaker, highlighting the gold-plated speaker terminals and the bass reflex port.

5. Uperativu

Once your DALI Oberon 7 speakers are properly set up and connected to your amplifier/receiver, you can begin enjoying your audio. The Oberon 7 incorporates DALI's advanced driver technology, including the patented SMC (Soft Magnetic Compound) in the magnet motor system, which reduces distortion for improved clarity and dynamic range.

1. Accende u vostru amplifier/receiver and select the appropriate audio source.
2. Start playback at a low volume level.
3. Gradually increase the volume to your desired listening level.
4. Allow for a 'break-in' period: Like many high-fidelity speakers, the Oberon 7 may benefit from a period of use (typically 50-100 hours) to allow the drivers to fully settle and achieve their optimal sound characteristics.

Image: The DALI Oberon 7 speaker with its grille removed, revealing the two 7-inch wood fiber woofers and the soft dome tweeter.

6. Mantenimentu

To maintain the aesthetic and acoustic performance of your DALI Oberon 7 speakers, follow these simple maintenance guidelines:

• Pulizia di l'armarii: Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to gently wipe the cabinet surfaces. For stubborn marks, a slightly damp Un pannu pò esse adupratu, seguitatu subitu da un pannu asciuttu. Evitate detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
• Pulizia di e griglie: The fabric grilles can be carefully removed and gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment to remove dust.
• Cura di u cunduttore: Avoid touching the speaker drivers (woofers and tweeter) as this can cause damage. Keep them free from dust and debris.
• Esposizione à u sole: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause discoloration of the cabinet finish. Position speakers to minimize direct sun exposure or use curtains/blinds.

Image: A detailed close-up of the DALI Oberon 7's tweeter and one of its wood fiber woofers, showcasing the driver construction.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

If you encounter issues with your DALI Oberon 7 speakers, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

• Nisun sonu:
  • Verificate tutte e cunnessione di i cavi di l'altoparlante sia à l'altoparlante sia à amplifier ends. Ensure they are secure and correctly connected (positive to positive, negative to negative).
  • Verificate chì u ampL'amplificatore/ricevitore hè acceso è a fonte d'entrata curretta hè selezziunata.
  • Verificate u livellu di vulume nantu à u vostru amplificatore/ricevitore.
• Sonu distortu:
  • Riduce u livellu di vulume nantu à u vostru amplificatore/ricevitore. Sopraffare i diffusori pò causà distorsioni.
  • Inspect speaker cables for any damage or frayed wires that might be causing a short circuit.
  • Assicurà u amplifier's power output matches the speaker's recommended power handling.
• Unbalanced Sound (one speaker louder/softer):
  • Verificate i paràmetri di bilanciu nantu à u vostru amplificatore/ricevitore.
  • Verify that both speakers are connected correctly and securely.
  • Ensure both speakers are receiving a signal from the amppiù vivu.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, please contact your DALI retailer or authorized service center.

8. Specificazioni

9. Garanzia è Support

The DALI Oberon 7 Floorstanding Speaker comes with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the warranty documentation provided with your purchase for specific terms and conditions.

For technical support, service, or warranty claims, please contact your authorized DALI retailer or visit the official DALI websitu. Pudete ancu truvà più infurmazioni nantu à u DALI Brand Store on Amazon.