Tannoy mercury 7 User Manual

06_ MERCURY 7 MANUAL
Then proceed to connect the Left HF+ and Left HF- to the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker.
• Repeat this process to connect the right hand loudspeaker to the amplier right channel output, once again
ensuring that polarity is correct throughout.
• Switch the amplier on with the volume control set at its lowest setting. Select a favourite source and slowly
turn up the volume to a low level. Check that bass and treble information is being reproduced from both
speakers - if not, switch OFF the amplier and recheck the connections.
Bi-Amp Mode:
Bi-Amping extends the principle of bi-wiring one stage further. In this connection option separate power ampliers
are used for bass and treble signals in each loudspeaker. Four mono (or two stereo) ampliers of the same type
are required for a stereo pair of loudspeakers. Ensure that the link bars between the loudspeaker terminals are
removed and that correct polarity is maintained throughout.
If two stereo ampliers are used, it is recommended that one amplier supply bass information to left and right
loudspeakers and the other, the treble information. (See g. 5)
POSITIONING AND FINE-TUNING
To get best results from your new Tannoy Mercury 7 loudspeakers it is worthwhile spending a little time nding the
optimum setup conguration.
Begin by angling the speakers towards your chosen listening position, usually this is on the centre line of the room,
so that when seated you can just see the inner side panel of each speaker. The front of the loudspeaker should not
be obstructed in any way. The loudspeakers should be located between 1.5 to 4.5 metres (5 ft to 15 ft) apart - with
the listening position set slightly further away than the speakers are apart. Avoid positioning the loudspeakers in
corners of the room, as this will have a negative effect on performance. Ideally, maintain a distance of at least 0.5
metres (20 inches) from the rear wall, and 1 metre (39 inches) from the side. (See g. 6)
With the speaker in its listening position, rock the loudspeaker gently from side to side so that the spikes nd their
way through the weave of the carpet and on to the solid surface below. Once ne adjustments have been made to
the spikes, to level the loudspeaker and ensure stability, tighten the lock nuts rmly but without using undue force.
HOME THEATRE 5.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre
channels, with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for
music applications, as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround
and centre channel loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet
channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent sound sources in the
listening environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during playback, the selection and location of
loudspeakers becomes the single most critical issue next to the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (See g. 6)
THE SYSTEM
A 5.1 system consists of two main front loudspeakers, two rear effects speakers at the rear (often wall mounted)
and a centre channel. The subwoofer provides the .1 part of the system.
In home Theatre applications the matched dispersion of all Mercury 7 models provides a very focussed
soundstage retaining natural voicing and ensuring that aural effects and speech localisation ‘pan’ from left to right
and front to rear seamlessly.

Tannoy mercury 7 Specifications

General

Brand	Tannoy
Model	mercury 7
Category	Speakers
Language	English