User manual MONITOR AUDIO RS W12 REV 1

[. . . ] Contents Page Introduction Safety Instructions Recycling Unpacking Foot/Spike Fixing Amplifier Panel and Controls Positioning & Set Up Specification Guarantee and Service Claims under this guarantee EC Declaration of Conformity Data Protection Owner Information Warranty Card ­ Fold out section in back cover 2 3-4 4 5 6 7-10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 1 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 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. It stimulates the imagination, changes your mood, helps you relax, and provides endless hours of entertainment. [. . . ] With great care turn your cabinet the right way up. Place the cabinet in your desired location, and check that it is level on all sides. If it is slightly off level, unscrew the spike at the lowest point and check again. Continue this process until the cabinet is fully level. 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. Sit in a normal listening position whilst adjusting the phase switch. Help from another person may be required in order to do this easily. When set correctly the location of the subwoofer should be almost undetectable. Experimentation is advisable in order to achieve optimum results. [. . . ] Page 8 The volume control can now be set to finish the set-up procedure. It is important to try a variety of music and film excerpts with which you are familiar in order to obtain the optimum overall settings. 11 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 Specification Low frequency limit:Upper frequency limit:Low pass filter alignment:Cabinet Specification: Amplifier Output:Amplifier classification:Driver compliment:Dimensions:21Hz (EQ1) 27Hz (EQ2) 40 ­ 120 Hz Variable Active 4th order 24db/octave (two-stage filter) Sealed Cabinet with 25mm M. D. F construction with internal bracing 500 Watts (R. M. S) 1000 Watts (Peak) Class- D Digital amplifier 1 x 12" C-CAM sub-woofer driver featuring triple suspension and 3" long throw voice coil Millimetres:340 H x 340 W x 370 D Inches:13 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 14 ½ All dimensions excluding grille 25. 5 Kg (77lbs) 20K Ohms 115 Vac / 230 Vac ® Weight (unpacked) Input Impedance: Mains input voltage:(Electronically Auto selected) C-CAM is a registered trade mark of Monitor Audio Ltd ® 12 © Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1 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. [. . . ]