FAR AV-2 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
ACTIVE MONITOR AV-2(C)

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Thank you for choosing the FAR AV-2(C) active two way
monitor.
In order to obtain the best performance from this active
monitor, please be sure to read this owner’s manual and
use your speaker only in accordance with its instruction.
CONTENTS
• Applications 2
• Installation 3
• Technical description 4
• Technical drawing 7;8
• Fine frequency tuning 9
• Limitor function 10
• Rear panel level 10
• Troubleshooting 11
• Optional curves 13
• Optional remote control 14
AV-2(C)
Applications
Video and film post production
Music industry
All near field and close field applications

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Thank you for choosing a FAR active monitor. This unit is
an exceptional product that will give you years of superb
performance.
Do Not Open The Cabinet.
Do not attempt to service this unit. Tampering with internal
components can cause fire or shock, and may void your
guarantee. If water or small objets enter the unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and consult an authorized
FAR dealer. Using the unit under such condition may
cause a fire or shock hazard.
Installation
Mains
Attach the plug to the IEC socket. And connect it to the
mains.
A green LED on front face indicates when the power is
switched on.
Signal
The input signal is available in XRL or Jack plugs, both
are electronically symmetric inputs.
The link functions the same as both of the inputs. Use the
link to connect one speaker to another.
pins connections
• Maximum length of the link cables
symmetric :15 meters
asymmetric : 8 meters
• Maximum linked AV-2(C) ’s : 4

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
AV-2(C)
Sensitivity dB SPL
Maximum pressure level (2 cabinets @ 1 m) 117
Frequency Range Hz
± 3 dB 50-22000
Low pass section
Crossover frequency 3500 Hz 24 dB/Octave
Control -1dB/flat/+1dB/+2dB
High pass section
Crossover frequency 7500 Hz 24 dB/Octave
Control -3dB/-2dB/-1dB/flat/+1dB/+2dB
Bandpass filter 20-20000 Hz 6 dB/Octave
Limitor (on/off) +2dB
Components
Woofer 17 cm / 6,5 inch
Tweeter soft dome 1 inch

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Listening position cm
50-120
Amplifier Specifications
Power (PEAK) W
Tweeter: Power 100
Woofer: Power 150
Power (NOMINAL) W
Tweeter: Power @ 8 Ohm 70
Woofer: Power @ 4 Ohm 100

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Characteristics
Power bandwidth 20 - 25000 Hz
Slew rate 35 V/µs
SN ratio > 100 dB
Distortion
Intermodulation 0,01%
Total 0,05%
Input
Sensitivity 0 dB
Impedance > 10 kOhm
Connectors
Input (symmetric) XLR & Jack
Link XLR
Remote RJ-45
External dimensions mm
Height 300
Width 210
Depth 320
Weight kg 12

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TECHNICAL DRAWING

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LOW FREQUENCY
CONTROL
HIGH FREQUENCY
CONTROL
FLAT
-1 dB
-2 dB
-3 dB
+1 dB
+2 dB
FLAT
+1 dB
+2 dB
-1 dB
PRESET CURVES
ACADEMY
ACADEMY CURVE
0
10k
-3
Hz
dB
0
200 500
5
8k
-3
Hz
dB
TV CURVE
TV
MAINS
FOR CO NTIN UED PRO TECT ION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE OF FUSE
CAUTION
REMOTE
LINK
Hz
LOW PASSFILTER
0
dB
Hz
HIGH PASSFILTER
dB
2
1
10
34
5
6
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8
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LEGEND
1. Main level tuning
2. Limitor function
3. Link
4. Input XLR
5. Low pass section settings
6. Pre-set curves
7. Cooling system
8. Mains
9. Power
10.High pass section settings

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Fine frequency tuning
For fine frequency tuning use the dip switches on the rear
panel. One for high frequencies (Figure 1) and one for the
low frequencies (Figure 2).
High pass section settings
The dip switch can be set to one of the six dB level
positions for an optimum high frequencies setting
Positions available: -3, -2, -1, flat, +1, +2 dB
Figure 1 : high frequency control
Low pass section settings
The dip switch can be set to one of the four dB level
positions for an optimum low frequencies setting
Positions available: -1, flat, +1, +2 dB
Figure 2: Low frequency control

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Limiter function
The AV-2(C) has a built in limiter developed to protect the
drivers against harmful signals. The limiter acts directly on
the input signal by decreasing it when it reaches the
clipping level.
To activate the limiter turn it to the on or off position using
the dip switch on the rear panel.
Figure 3: limiter switch
The overload LED indicates whether or not the limiter is in
operation.
LED comes :
• Red when the limiter is not in use.
• Orange when the limiter is in use.
Rear panel level.
Adjust the sound level by turning the main level knob to
the desired position.
The range of tuning is from 0 (maximum attenuation) to
max (no attenuation).
Adjust the knob (Figure4) to the necessary to attain a
perfect stereo image.
Figure 4 : main level control

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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section is designed to trouble free technical operation. Most of the problems encountered by the users are due to operating mistakes .Please
check this list first for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your local FAR distributor or EMAIL to : [email protected]
Your problem is Make sure that
No light comes on when the power cord is
plugged into AC outlet.
• The unit is plugged into a live outlet
No sound is heard • That the level control at the rear is not turned to the minimum
• That the remote control is plugged in the right way
• That your audio connection is properly done
• That the remote control is not on mute position or –80 dB position.
Sound is heard stronger from one side. • That the remote control is not on one side only
• That both level controls on the rear are correctly turned on the same
position.
When listening to stereo the left and right
sounds are reversed
• That left and right wires are connected the same way
When listening to surround (more than 12
surround both sides) the sound is less powerful
• That the link connection between each speaker is properly done
• That you didn’t connect more than six speakers on the link connector.
Too much low frequencies • That you have checked the low frequency deep switches adjustments
• That the position of your speakers is not too close to the corners
Not enough low frequencies • .That your connections are not out of phase.
• That you have checked the low frequency deep switches adjustments

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OPTIONAL CURVES
Innovation remains our most important consideration.
Thus we have created tuning possibilities with the ability to
recreate what the final listener hears.
Integrated into the loudspeakers, these tuning curves
reproduce a sound under condition identical to those
perceived by the final users.
PRESET CURVES
ACADEMY
ACADEMY CURVE
0
10k
-3
Hz
dB
0
200 500
5
8k
-3
Hz
dB
TV CURV E
TV
REMOTE LINK
Figure 5:preset curve
For the sound engineer, this sound is of great utility
because it permits him to adapt the recording to its final
destination.
TELEVISION SPEAKER LIMITATION
FAR measured the speakers of more than 20 domestic
televisions in the large anechoic room of the university.
Results are showing big differences between a studio
monitor and these speakers.

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The curve we obtained replicates the limitations of the
television speaker.
Courbe TV
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
20 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1000 1600 2500 4000 6300 10000 16000
Fréquence (Hz)
Amplitude (dB)
The advantages of this system are :
• The ability for the mixer to listen as the end user will
do.
• No need to use a small bad speaker in addition (as you
generally can see on the consoles )
• The sound colour will obviously be the same as you
use the same speaker for both curves.
• The only one position will ensure you to hear the
reflections and the own modes the same way
At the moment four curves are available
1. the TV curve, to replicate the televisions limitations.
2. the academy curve for film mixing,
3. the CAR curve that reproduces exactly the frequency
response found in car radio speakers
4. the CLUB curve that reproduces at their best the
sensations you can feel in discotheques.

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REMOTE CONTROL RC-2 / RC-3
A
CADEMY CURVE
0
10k
-3
Hz
dB
CLUB CURVE
dB
+5
0
90 300 4k5
Hz
CAR C URVE
+5
0
Hz
50 1k5 5k
dB
0
200 500
5
8k
-3
Hz
dB
TV CURVE
The optional remote control will let
you choose the environment you
want to work with .
The four position knob will light the
led of the curve you are working
with. Each led will light green.
Use the flat switch to work in flat
frequency curve. The led will light
green
Use the mute switch and the sound
will be muted .
You can connect up to any speakers
you need , thanks to the slave
connector.
So you are able to drive the
speakers in stereo mode as well as
in 5+1 mode.
the RC-3 upgrades the RC-2 by
adding a fine 8 step volume level
adjustment.
AV-2 AV-6 AV-20 AV-50 AV-100 Peak 2 Peak-6
RC-2 +++++00
RC-3 ++ / / / 00
RC-V /////++
+ =ESSENTIAL
/ =NOT USEFUL
0 =NOT AVAILABLE
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