User manual M-AUDIO STUDIOPHILE BX8

[. . . ] Woofer The woofer unit is 8 inches in diameter with a magnetically shielded mineral-filled polypropylene cone, 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 response. It minimizes reaction time by using fabric silk for excellent delivery, and also minimizes resonance by adapting a unique internal damping technology. [. . . ] VOLUME CONTROL: Use the volume control to set the output sound pressure from the BX8 to proper levels as required. LOW CUTOFF: This 3-position switch sets the bass rolloff cutoff frequency. The lowest setting, 37Hz, is essentially a low cutoff bypass as it does not attenuate the BX8's frequency response. MID-RANGE: Two selections are possible, "Flat" and "Presence. " The Flat setting produces a flat frequency response curve, while the Presence setting gives a boost in the mid-range frequencies. 0dB is a "flat" setting with no attenuation, while the -2dB and -4dBsettings will attenuate the high frequencies (to 5kHz) by 2dB and 4dB respectively. ACOUSTIC SPACE: This 3-position switch is designed to compensate for different speaker placements. Please see the section, "Setting the Acoustic Space Switch" for more information. POWER SWITCH:This switch turns the monitor on and off. The on position is indicated by the marking "I". POWER RECEPTACLE: Accepts a detachable 3-circuit line cord in order to power the monitor. VOLTAGE-SELECT SWITCH: Provides 2 selections - 115VAC and 230VAC, and should be set to match the "house current" (receptacle) voltage of the country or location in which the speaker is used. The 115V setting is correct for the USA, while the 230V setting correct for most of the UK and Europe. 5 Front Panel The front panel houses the Power LED which indicates whether the speakers (amplifier) power is on or off. Installation For optimal performance of the BX8, please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior to installation. The BX8 set is packaged in the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box. To avoid possible damage to the speaker units, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box. The speaker cones 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 BX8 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 BX8 and turn the volume of the BX8 down to a minimum before making the necessary connections. 6 Correct Power Operation: Since the BX8 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. 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 BX8 is turned off and that the volume control of the BX8 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of the BX8 (refer to the following diagram for balanced connection). TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection Assure that the power switch of the BX8 is turned to off and that the volume control of the BX8 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the BX8 (refer to the following diagram for TRS connection). 7 Connecting to Preamp, Computer or Game Console Outputs Before connecting, make sure the output devices' power is has been turned off. Plug the XLR balanced, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corresponding output connectors of a pre-amplifier, computer or game console. Setting the EQ Switches Low Cutoff : This 3-position switch sets the Low Cutoff frequency, selecting between 37Hz , 47Hz and 80 Hz. Use the 80Hz setting to emulate a small speaker setup, the 47 Hz setting for Normal Low Frequency performance, or the 37 Hz for Normal Extended Low Frequency performance. 8 Mid-Range : This 2 ­position switch selects between "Flat" and "Presence. " Flat is for normal monitoring conditions. [. . . ] In the event that M-AUDIO determines that the product requires repair because of user misuse or regular wear, it will assess a fair repair or replacement fee. The customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned, or not pay this fee and have the unit returned unrepaired. The remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall not include any other damages. M-AUDIO 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 M-AUDIO'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. [. . . ]