FAR Peak2 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
ACTIVE MONITOR PEAK2 (V)

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Thank you for choosing the FAR PEAK2 (V) 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.
CONTENS
• Applications 2
• Installation 3
• Technical description 4
• Technical drawing 7
• Limitor function 8
• Rear panel level 8
• Troubleshooting 9
• Optional remote control RCV 10
PEAK2 (V)
Applications
Video and film post production
Music industry
Radio stations
OBY VAN
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 PEAK2 (V) ’s : 4

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
PEAK2 (V)
Sensitivity dB SPL
Maximum pressure level (2 cabinets @ 1 m) 112
Frequency Range Hz
± 3 dB 60-20000
Low pass section
Crossover frequency 3500 Hz 6 dB/Octave
High pass section
Crossover frequency 6500 Hz 6 dB/Octave
Bandpass filter 20-20000 Hz 6 dB/Octave
Limitor (on/off) +2dB
Components
Woofer 14 cm / 5,5 inch
Tweeter soft dome 1 inch

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Listening position cm
50-120
Amplifier Specifications
Power (PEAK) W
Woofer: Power 120
Power (NOMINAL) W
Power @ 4 Ohm 80

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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 250
Weight kg 8,5

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TECHNICAL DRAWING
LEGEND
1. Main level tuning
2. Limitor function
3. Link
4. Input XLR
5. Mains
6. Power
7. Serial number
8. RCV connection

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Limitor function
The PEAK2 (V) has a built in limitor developed to protect
the drivers against harmful signals. The limitor acts
directly on the input signal by decreasing it when it
reaches the clipping level.
To activate the limitor turn it to the on or off position using
the dip switch on the rear panel.
Figure 1: limitor switch
The overload LED indicates whether or not the limitor is in
operation.
LED comes :
• Red when the limitor is not in use.
• Orange when the limitor 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 (Figure2) to the necessary to attain a
perfect stereo image.
Figure 2 : 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 on –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 the position of your speakers is not too close to the corners
Not enough low frequencies • That your connections are not out of phase.

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OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RCV
Innovation remains our most important consideration.
We have created a remote for distance volume control :
the RC–V.
In conjunction with the dedicated card, the remote will
permit you to set the volume within 7 positions.
Only available on PEAK2 (V) version.
This information is written at the rear of your
speaker close to the serial number.
Figure 3 : volume control