Résumé du contenu de la page N° 1
Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 3-4
Recycling 4
Unpacking 5
Foot/Spike Fixing 6
Amplifier Panel and Controls 7-10
Positioning & Set Up 11
Specification 12
Guarantee and Service 13
Claims under this guarantee 13
EC Declaration of Conformity 14
Data Protection 15
Owner Information 15
Warranty Card – Fold out section in back cover
1
© Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 2
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Monitor Audio Silver RS W12 subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership. This product, as with all the Silver RS range, is hand crafted from top to bottom using traditional woodworking skills for our sumptuous cabinets, married with the state of the art technology of our renowned drive units. Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 3
Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before enjoying your subwoofer. Any instructions preceded by this warning triangle MUST be followed. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage the unit/s 2. Lifting/Moving Due to the extreme weight of the RS W12, care must be taken at all times when handling the product and we recommend a 2-person lift. 3. Power If the RS W12 is not likely to be used for extended periods we would adv
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 4
8. Damage requiring Service Qualified personnel should service the appliance when: The power cord or plug has been damaged. Liquid has been spilt on the rear panel. The RS W12 has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. The RS W12 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in its performance. 9. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that specified in this manual. Only qualified personnel should carry out all other servicing requirements
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 5
Re-cycling When it is time to replace your RS W12 please help us protect the environment by disposing of it in an appropriate and responsible manner. Further details are available from www.monitoraudio.co.uk Unpacking Care must be taken at all times when handling the RS W12 due to the extreme weight of the product. We recommend a two-person lift wherever appropriate. The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s are contained in separate protective cardboard sleeves and should be removed. Ple
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 6
Spiked Foot Fixing For Carpeted Floors The amazingly engineered composite Silver RS series foot encorporates a spike for use on carpeted floors and also, a soft polymer pad (for use on wooden or tiled floors). Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet, or trailing mains leads that could be Locking Nut damaged by the spikes. The foot comes fully assembled for use on carpeted floors. All that is required is fixing Main Threaded into the plinth. This is achieved by simply Assembly sc
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 7
Amp Panel and Controls 1 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 7 10 10a 11 12 13 7 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 8
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
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 9
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. It will remain on. 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 permanen
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 10
9. Mains Power Switch The Mains Power Switch should be switched to the ‘Off’ position when the RS W12 will not be used for extended periods. The switch must be in the ‘On’ position for the sub-woofer to function. 10. IEC Mains Power Connector/ Fuse Location The RS W12 is supplied with a two-pin mains input socket for connection to the mains supply. Use ONLY the appropriate IEC mains lead provided with the product. Also fitted is an external mains fuse. If a fuse blows during operation a
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 11
Positioning/Initial Set Up The RS W12 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the RS W12 unplugged until the installation procedure is completed. The optimal control settings will depend entirely on your system configuration. For initial trials set the
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 12
Specification Low frequency limit:- 21Hz (EQ1) 27Hz (EQ2) Upper frequency limit:- 40 – 120 Hz Variable th Low pass filter alignment:- Active 4 order 24db/octave (two-stage filter) Cabinet Specification: - Sealed Cabinet with 25mm M.D.F construction with internal bracing Amplifier Output:- 500 Watts (R.M.S) 1000 Watts (Peak) Amplifier classification:- Class- D Digital amplifier ® Driver compliment:- 1 x 12” C-CAM sub-woofer driver featuring triple suspension and 3” long throw voice coil Dimension
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 13
Guarantee and Service Valid upon completion of the incorporated warranty card and its return within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory. Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of one year from the date of purchase (see conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement. (The words ‘
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 14
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex 05 SS6 7XL England 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 for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use. (EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN55013
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 15
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.
