User manual M-AUDIO SP-5B

[. . . ] From professional users in commercial studios to home studio owners, the Studiophile SP-5B is a true solution for near field studio monitoring in its own class. What's in the Box? Your Studiophile SP-5B box contains: · · 2 (two) SP-5B speakers. Woofer The woofer unit is 5 1/4 inches in diameter with a magnetically shielded mineral-filled polypropylene cone, with a high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. Polypropylene is used to react against the input signal accurately and to deliver even minimal input precisely while minimizing distortion. 2 2. Tweeter By employing a specially developed 1" silk dome with magnetic shielding, the tweeter can deliver distortion-free original sound and offer extremely natural sound. [. . . ] The INPUT CONNECTIONS wiring chart of an XLR connector is as follows: INPUT SIGNAL + Shield XLR CONNECTIONS PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 1 2. TRS INPUT: This jack accepts a TRS connector, either balanced or unbalanced wiring. The input connections of the TRS connector are wired as follows: INPUT SIGNAL + Shield TRS CONNECTIONS TIP RING Sleeve Unbalanced wiring works with either a 2 or 3-conductor TRS connector. A 2-conductor TRS plug automatically grounds the minus signal input, whereas a 3-conductor TRS plug wired unbalanced provides the option of leaving the minus open or grounded. The TRS INPUT is summed together with an XLR INPUT through a balanced input amplifier. PRODUCT LABEL: This label contains the model and serial number information. VENT PORT: This port aids in reproduction of very low frequencies by discharging frequencies below 30 Hz. . VOLUME CONTROL: Use the Volume Control to set the output sound pressure from the SP-5B to proper levels as required. VOLTAGE-SELECT SWITCH: Provides 2 selections - 115VAC and 230VAC, and should be set to match the "house current" (receptacle) voltage of the country/location in which the speaker is used. The 115V setting is correct for the USA andthe 230V setting correct for most of the UK and Europe. Front Panel and Side View: HF Driver (Tweeter) LF Driver (Woofer) Power LED 250 mm 166 mm 200 mm 1. The front panel houses the Power LED which indicates whether the speakers (amplifier) power is on or off. 5 Installation For optimal performance of the SP-5B, please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior to installation. Precautions Handling: Please do not grab the speaker driver units: the SP-5B set is packaged in the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the speakers out of the box. To avoid possible damage to the speaker units, hold both sides of the speaker in order to pull them out of the box. The speaker units should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after they are out of the box. Connections: Connect the XLR balanced or TRS balanced / unbalanced input of each SP-5B to the corresponding pre-amp, computer or game console outputs. We recommend that you use high-quality balanced or unbalanced cables for input connections. Also, turn off the power of the SP-5B and turn the Volume Control of the SP-5B down to a minimum before making the necessary connections. Correct Power Operation: Since the SP-5B contains its own amplifier, it must be connected to a power outlet using the detachable AC cable provided. Before connecting power, please make sure that the Voltage-Select Switch, located on the the speakers rear panel is set to the appropriate position, as described in the rear-panel features list appearing earlier in this manual. Note: - WARNING!- Use of improper voltage/selector-switch combinations may result in hazardous conditions and/or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty. XLR Balanced Connection Assure that the power switch of the SP-5B is turned off and that the Volume Control of the SP-5B is turned down to a minimum. [. . . ] PLACE THOSE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE PATH OF THE SOUND FROM THE SP-5Bs. NOTE: The tweeter on your SP-5B has the unique quality of being movable. This feature should only be used in extreme cases where normal placement is not possible. MIDIMAN will not be liable for consequential, special, indirect, or similar damages or claims including loss of profit or any other commercial damage, even if its agents have been advised of the possibility of such damages, and in no event will MIDIMAN's liability for any damages to the purchaser or any other person exceed the price paid for the product, regardless of any form of the claim. [. . . ]