User manual DYNAUDIO BM 5A

[. . . ] Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] Level trim Use this switch to match the sensitivity of the BM 5A monitor to your source. High-output source If your source has a high Output, set the switch to the -10 position to reduce the sensitivity by 10dB. Low-output source If your source has low output, set to +4 position to gain 4dB more sensitivity. LF This switch controls the bass gain level using shelf-type EQ. The level can be set to +2dB, 0dB or -2dB. This filter is used to adjust for the proximity of boundaries, so if positioned close to wall or corner, use the -2dB setting. If positioned far from walls use the +2dB or 0 position, depending on other equipment, and personal taste. MF This switch sets a notch filter, used to compensate for the acoustic effect of a console. Such placement usually results in a response peak in lower midrange. The MF switch activates a bell shaped notch filter, which can compensate. You may experiment finding the setting, which provides the flattest response. HF This switch controls the Treble level and it is used to match the high end of the monitor to your other electronic equipment, and your acoustical environment. Use the setting providing the preferred timbre. If the sound is too bright; try to set to -1dB to reduce treble by 1dB. If too dull sound, use +1dB setting to raise the treble by 1dB. 0 + - If your signal source is unbalanced, usually the unused pin is connected to ground. This is normally done inside the connecting cable. Special adaptors (not supplied) can be bought that converts xlr input to single ended RCA type input. For best result use only good quality screened cables and connectors. Switches On the rear of the monitor you will find 5 switches for setting up the monitor for optimum performance in different acoustic environments. Each switch is explained in the following. High Pass filter switch This switch sets the lower cut-off frequency of the monitor. It is used to match the monitor to a subwoofer. You can select between 60Hz or 80Hz X-over. [. . . ] Avoid running the system into severe clipping. Even there is an advanced protection system, you may be able to destroy your speakers by severe overpowering. The limiter works over a certain range, but exceeding this level may send a severely clipped signal to your drivers. When a noticeable distortion occurs, please turn down the level to your speakers. [. . . ]