VANDERSTEEN 3A - MODEL 3 A CARE; MAINTENANCE; SERVICE

and environment and present the music the way you
wish to hear it in your home.
When you evaluate different interconnect or
speaker cables, remember that the dielectric in most
Audio/Video Considerations
When Model 3As are used in an A/V system, their
setup, positioning, listening height and amplifier re¬
quirements are the same as in a music system. They
should be matched with phase correct center and sur¬
round speakers to maintain the time and phase
coherency of the original sounds. The Model 3As are
not magnetically shielded and should be kept at least a
foot away from a direct view television to avoid interfer¬
ing with the picture.
With the incredible sound effects of modern films,
subwoofers are an integral and required part of an A/V
Model 3A Care
Maintenance
The appearance and performance of the Model 3A
can be enhanced by observing a few precautions and
performing some simple maintenance.
The input terminals on the Model 3As and the
spade lugs on the speaker wire should be cleaned peri¬
odically with alcohol or a solution made specifically for
cleaning electrical contacts. Other connection points in
the system should be cleaned as per the equipment
manufacturer’s recommendations.
The grille cloth on the Model 3As can be
Service
Should your Model 3As require service, please
follow these procedures.
1. Verify that the problem is in the speaker by
physically switching the left and right speakers.
If the problem does not follow the speaker, it is in
a component or cable rather than the speaker.
2. Play the top half and bottom half of the suspect
speaker separately to determine if the problem is
in the midrange/tweeter section or the bass section.
Support
This manual has covered the installation, use and
capabilities of Vandersteen Model 3A loudspeakers.
You should review this manual with anyone who will
use your audio system to insure that they will exercise
proper care and judgement.
Should you have any questions regarding your
quality cables takes several hours to fully form. These
cables may not reach their full potential until they have
been in the system for a week or more.
system. While it may seem redundant to add sub¬
woofers to speakers with the excellent bass capa¬
bilities of Model 3As, you actually need full-range main
speakers like the Model 3As to insure an accurate and
predictable crossover to the subwoofers. If the Model
3As are used as the main speakers in an A/V system
without subwoofers, they should not be played at high
levels where the woofers or active acoustic couplers
are overdriven by intense low-frequency effects. High
playback levels on video sources require subwoofers.
vacuumed using a brush attachment that will not snag
the cloth. The top should be treated as a piece of fine
furniture. The wood veneers are oiled at the factory
and can be maintained with a light application of Watco
oil or a similar product.
Care must be taken that glasses and other objects
that could mar the finish are not placed on top of the
speaker. The speakers should not be exposed to exces¬
sive heat or direct sunlight which can damage the fit
and finish of the veneer.
2. Contact Vandersteen Audio, describe the problem
and the steps you have taken to verify the problem
is in the speaker. A return authorization form will be
sent to you.
3. When you receive the return authorization form,
return the damaged or defective speaker to
Vandersteen Audio packed in its original carton
according to the diagram and instructions on page
14 of this manual. Include the completed return
authorization form in the box with the speaker.
Model 3As, you should consult your dealer. He has
been selected to be a Vandersteen dealer due to his
expertise regarding stereo equipment and its use. If
you dealer is unavailable or unable to answer your
questions, contact Vandersteen Audio and we will do
our best to address your concerns.
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