Electro-Voice SonicXS User manual

Telex and Electro-Voice have been making speakers for some of the biggest names in the music
business for over 75 years. Every year of that experience has been engineered into your new EV
onicX multimedia speakers. All youll have to do is listen and youll be able to tell that weve
taken computer audio to the extreme with hardcore multimedia.
2.1 Multimedia Speaker System
User Manual

EV SonicXS - 75 years of Concert Audio in Every Set.
Next time youre at a concert or in a club, take a look
in the rafters. Chances are youll see EV. Telex and
Electro-Voice have been making speakers for some of
the biggest names in the business for over 75 years.
Every year of that experience has been engineered into
EV onicX multimedia speakers. Weve taken the
proven acoustics and functionally-aggressive aesthetics
of our pro-series speakers and incorporated them into a
system that is targeted toward the hardcore gamer.
The result is Hardcore Multimedia. All you have to do is
listen to know that weve taken computer audio to the
extreme with EV onicX .
Features
6" Long Throw Subwoofer
Subwoofer Bass
Level Control
125-Watt High
Effi ien y Ported
Subwoofer
1" Horn Tweeter
A ousti ally
Engineered
Cabinet Design
Front Panel System Power/Volume Control
4" Satellite Woofer
60-Watts Per
Channel - Satellites
External
Headphone,
Mi rophone,
and Auxilary
Input Ja ks
Front Panel
Tone Control
LED Power
Indi ator
Performance Specifications
Drivers (per satellite): One 4",
magneti ally shielded woofer and
one 1" horn tweeter
Driver (subwoofer): One 6" long throw
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20KHz
Satellite Power: 60 Watts per hannel
with 1% THD @ 1KHz (30 watts RMS)
Subwoofer Power: 125 Watts with
1% THD @ 50Hz (60 watts RMS)
Sound Pressure Level: 105 dB SPL
@ I meter, 1 KHz, 1%THD
Satellite Dimensions: 9.5" H x 6.75"
W x 4.75 D

Setup and Configuration
1. Connections:
Note: Be sure that all power switches
(subwoofer and speaker) are in the
off position before connecting and
configuring system.
a. Connect the subwoofer to the right
speaker (red plug)
b. Connect the subwoofer to the left
speaker (white plug)
c. Connect the subwoofer to the PC, using
the supplied connector cable
i. Green plug to soundcard (green
speaker jack)
ii. Red plug to right speaker
iii. White plug to left line input
d. Connect the subwoofer control cable
(Black DIN) to the right speaker
e. Connect the AC power cord on the
subwoofer to a wall outlet.
. User controls:
a. Speaker power on/off, volume control. Turn the control clockwise to
increase volume, counterclockwise to reduce volume. To turn the
speakers off, turn the control counterclockwise until you feel a click.
The green power indicator light will shut off when the speakers are
turned off.
b. Speaker tone control. Turn the control clockwise to increase the
treble response. Turn the control counterclockwise to increase bass
response.
c. Subwoofer power on/off, volume control. Turn the control
clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to reduce volume.
Red plug from PC
White plug from PC
Red plug to right speaker
White plug to left speaker
Black DIN cable to right speaker
Subwoofer
Right Speaker
Black DIN Cable
(from Sub)

Setup and Configuration (cont')
d. oftware volume control.
Windows 95.
1. Go to tart, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, Volume Control.
2. Adjust the volume slider to the appropriate level. Be sure that Mute is
unchecked.
Windows 98.
1. Go to tart, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control.
2. Adjust the volume slider to the appropriate level. Be sure that Mute is
unchecked.
Windows ME & 2000.
1. Go to tart, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control.
2. Adjust the volume slider to the appropriate level. Be sure that Mute is
unchecked.
Windows XP.
1. Go to tart, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control.
2. Adjust the volume slider to the appropriate level. Be sure that Mute is
unchecked
3. Auxiliary Inputs
Your new onicX speaker system includes an auxiliary input jack for MP3 players, console game
systems or portable CD players. It also includes headphone and microphone jacks for online chat
and private listening. These 3.5mm mini jacks are located on the lower right side of the right
speaker (see figure below).
a. To connect an auxiliary input device such as a MP3 player:
i. Connect the output plug of the auxiliary unit to
the Line-In jack.
b. To connect a headset:
i. Insert the headphone plug into the jack labeled with the headphone icon.
ii. Insert the microphone plug into the middle jack labeled with the microphone icon.
On the back of the right speaker is a microphone pass through connection. Your system
includes a microphone pass-through cable with one 3.5mm mini plug at each end. Insert
one end of the cable into the back of the speaker, insert the other end into the
microphone input jack of the sound card on the computer.
4. Speaker Placement
a. Speaker placement. The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent
interference with your computers monitor. They can be placed anywhere on your desktop
for optimal performance.
b. Subwoofer placement. For best bass response, the subwoofer should be placed on the
floor, preferably in a corner or near a solid wall.

Troubleshooting
If there is no sound or very poor quality sound coming from your speakers, follow the steps below:
1. Check that all connections are firmly seated. Check that all icons and plug/jack colors
match.
2. Check to be sure that both the subwoofer and satellite speaker power controls are switched
to the on position.
3. Check volume control levels on both the subwoofer and satellite speakers.
4. Check the volume controls of your sound card. Refer to tep d. above in the etup and
Configuration section.
Safety
For the safety of you and your equipment, always follow these precautions:
· Keep your speakers away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers and other
similar appliances.
· Keep your speakers away from liquids.
· Protect your speakers from dampness.
· Keep your speakers from any surfaces or locations that may interfere with their proper
ventilation. This includes beds, sofas, rugs or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings. It also includes closed bookshelves or cabinets that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
· Be sure that your speakers are connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
· Be sure that the grounding or polarization means of the speakers are not defeated.
· Clean your speakers only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzene, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
· Keep the power cord of your speakers unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
Service
Do not attempt to service your speakers. Call Telex Computer Audio Technical upport (800) 328-
3771 for assistance or return the speakers to your dealer.
Technical Specifications
Drivers (per satellite): One 4", magnetically shielded woofer and one 1" horn tweeter
Driver (subwoofer): One 6" long throw
Frequency Response: 45 Hz to 20kHz
atellite Power: 60 watts per channel with 1% THD @ 1kHz (30 watts RM )
ubwoofer Power: 125 watts with 1% THD @ 50 Hz (60 watts RM )
ound Pressure Level: 105 dB PL @ 1Meter, 1kHz, 1% THD
atellite Dimensions: 9.5" H x 6.75" W x 4.75 D

FCC Warnings
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no
guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Technical Support and Customer Service
Phone: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: .computeraudio.telex.com
© Telex Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Telex, Electro Voice, EV, EV SonicXS and the
respective logos are trademarks of Telex Communications, Inc. All other names are
trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies.

Notes

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