User manual MONITOR AUDIO RS W12 REV 1

[. . . ] Power Cord Protection The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Water & Moisture The RS W12 should not be used near water - for example, bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, and washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish bowls be placed on the product. Please ensure that no liquid is spilt on the appliance, especially on the rear panel where the power cord enters the amp. [. . . ] Use the locking nut on the foot to fix the foot in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations. Locking Nut Main Threaded Assembly Soft Polymer Pad Spike Spiked Foot Fixing For Wooden/Hard Floors For use on solid floors or where spikes are inappropriate, it is possible to use the foot without the spike insert. To use the foot in this manner carefully grip the knurled portion of the spike and rotate anti clockwise to unscrew the spike fully. You may find it easier to first remove the polymer pad to gain more purchase on the spike. The pad should be replaced before carrying out the levelling operation previously described. 6 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 Amp Panel and Controls 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 9 10 10a 11 12 13 7 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 1. Stand-by / On Indicator The LED indicates whether the unit is in stand-by mode or operational. 2. Crossover Frequency Control The crossover frequency control only operates when the low pass filter switch (refer to section 3. ) is in the `In' position. The crossover frequency control is used to set the upper frequency limit (low pass) of the RS W12. The crossover control should be set in accordance with the size or bass output of the main/satellite speakers. Refer to the chart below as a guide to setting the crossover frequency control to the optimum position. Much will depend on the correct low frequency response of the main speakers and their position in your room. Experimentation is advisable. Type of main speaker Large floor-standing speaker Small floor-standing speaker Large stand-mount/ bookshelf speaker Small stand-mount/ bookshelf speaker Small satellite speaker Crossover control setting 40-60 Hz 50-70Hz 50-80 Hz 60-90 Hz 80-160 Hz 3. Low Pass Filter Switch. When set to the `In' position the crossover frequency control (section 2) is activated and can be adjusted from 40Hz to 120Hz using the crossover frequency control. When set to the `In' position it can be used with an amplifier that does not have a dedicated sub-woofer or LFE output, such as a stereo 2-channel amplifier. If the amplifier or A/V processor has a dedicated LFE or sub-woofer output, the Low pass filter switch should be set to the `Out' position. The low pass filter will then be set by the amplifier internal filter. This should be set in accordance with the amplifier or A/V processor user guide. 4. Phase Control Switch The Phase Control is used to synchronise any delay between the RS W12 and main/satellite speakers. When the RS W12 is in phase with the main/satellite speakers the sound should be full bodied. When set correctly the location of the subwoofer should be almost undetectable. However it should be noted that in most cases the phase control switch should be set to 0 degrees, especially when using a digital A/V processor or A/V receiver amplifier. 8 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 5. Power Mode Switch with On-Auto-Off Facility The Power Mode Switch has three positions: `On'­`Auto'­`Off'. When the switch is in the `Off' position the subwoofer will not function. In the `Auto' position the subwoofer will automatically switch on when an input signal is received. If no signal is received for around 15-20 minutes, the RS W12 will then switch into standby mode until a signal is received once more. With the switch in the `On' position, the subwoofer is permanently switched on under all conditions. 6. RCA Line Level Inputs (Left & Right) This is the only method of signal input connection to the RS W12. When using a stereo amplifier system, connection can be provided by a pair of high-quality signal cables from the pre-out section of an amplifier. If a digital A/V processor or A/V receiver/amplifier is to be used, a single cable can be connected from the `sub out' or LFE connection on the amplifier to the RCA input connection on the RS W12 labelled `R'. [. . . ] Unit 2, 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England 05 Declare in own responsibility, that the RS W12 product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards/Council Directives: (LVD) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60065: 09. 93+ A11:09. 97 Safety requirements apparatus for household and similar use. for mains operated electronic and related (EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN55013: 08. 90+A12:08. 94+A13:12. 96 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment. EN55020: equipment. 12. 94+A11:12. 96 Electro magnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated EN61000-3-2: 04. 95+A1:1998+A2:1998 Electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) ­Part 3: Limits ­ Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions(equipment input current up to and including 16 Ampere per phase). EN6100-3-3: 01. 95 Electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) ­Part 3: Limits ­Section 3 : Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up and including 16 Ampere per phase. Dean Hartley (Technical Director) 14 January 2005 Monitor Audio Ltd England 14 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 Data Protection We at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our customers. Any information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of services such as warranty claims or spare parts. We may wish to contact you in the future to ensure you are happy with the products and standards of service we provide and to keep you up-to-date with the latest products and promotions we have to offer. Should you wish not to be contacted by us either by post, e-mail or phone, please tick the box on the warranty card. [. . . ]