Monitor Audio Gold GX50 User manual

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dGXseries
Owners
Manual

Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Unpacking 4
Plinth Fixing 4
Spiked Foot 5
Grilles 5
Bi-Wiring 6
Port Bungs 7
Positioning 8
AV Positioning 8
2 Channel Positioning
10
Fixing the GX-FX
to
a Wall
10
Setting
up
the GX-FX
11
Specifications 12
Owner
Information
13
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Introduction
The newGold
GX
Series
is
acompletely 'ground up' design featuring advanced drivertechnologies
and materials amalgamated to form a
real
world, yet truly esoteric speaker range. Our engineers
set their sights high, by attempting to harness the amazing sonic characteristics demonstrated
by the prestigiousPlatinum series. The GX focuses on honesty, there are no smoke and mirrors
here, just meticulous attention
to
detail and passion at every step
of
the design process.
That attention to detail
is
evident within every component part, manufactured from only the
finest materials, cast and machined
to
exacting tolerances. Whilst incredibly rigid, and as a result
stronger, the curved panels also reduce standing waves, eliminating un-wanted sound from being
reflected back. The result
is
a perfect, life-like mid-range character, without a hint of unwanted
resonances. Radial internal braces, aided by single bolt-through driver technology, enhance
cabinet rigidity and provide additional front
to
back bracing, while maintaining consistent tension
for the driver. This
in
turn reduces excessive vibration from the driver and cabinet combined,
ensuring lower coloration across the entire frequency spectrum.
Developed from the renowned C-CAM® material, the new ribbed
RST®
cone profile has been
developed
to
give incredible rigidity from the lowest possible mass. The result
is
a stiffer cone
and significant reduction
in
break up modes, to produce a much purer sound overall. Sturdy
die-cast alloy chassis' have been designed incorporating improved venting properties
to
keep
the driver cool as well as reduce internal pressure. The new design C-CAM® Ribbon transducer
has been employed
to
propel high frequency reproduction to well beyond
60kHz,
at least
two
octaves beyond the threshold of human hearing. Subtle nuances and harmonic content present
in
high definition 24 bit/192kHz recordings, ensure the
full
audio experience
is
faithfully conveyed
as intended. Ribbon tweeter technology
is
very different to traditional domed tweeter designs.
Without a traditional voice.
coil, the moving diaphragm
is
incredibly light, responding instantly
to
the smallest
level
of detail.
Our team of engineers invested many hours evaluating and listening
to
crossover components
selecting those which,
in
the end, simply sound the best. Polypropylene film capacitors, air
core and laminated steel core inductors have been utilized
to
maintain the best possible signal
integrity. High quality gold plated terminals
are
mounted
to
a very sturdy die-cast alloy terminal
panel. They
are
located low down on the rear of the cabinet
to
ensure speaker placement and
cable connection simple, particularly on floor-standing models.
Beautiful piano finish cabinets combine no less than
11
layers of lacquer with meticulous hand
polishing to obtain the perfect mirror shine, while
real
wood finish cabinets are hand veneered
after cabinet construction
to
ensure precise grain matching on every
pair.
The beautiful grain
definition and rich colour variations of Bubinga and modern, Dark Walnut, contrast the more
traditional Natural Oak finish and blend with any interior style or decor. Stylish magnetic grilles
without visible fixings, add simplicity and refinement to a thoroughly classy overall appearance.
Die
cast metal base plinths for the GX200 and GX300 provide a very sturdy and rigid foundation.
Machined metal, adjustable spiked feet are utilised with the GX200/300 floorstanders and floor-
stand; hand milled
to
meticulous quality standards. Solid 'bullet' spikes, hand machined from
hi-tensile steel and then chrome plated for a fine finish
are
provided for use on carpeted floors.
Non slip rubber pads are incorporated for use on hard or solid wood flooring.
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Manual

The
GX
range consists oftwo bookshelf/stand mount monitors
in
atypical twoway configuration,
while the two floor-standing models move to being pure three way designs. For the first time, the
Gold series
is
presented with two centre channel speakers to enhance the number of possible
system configurations. The diminutive GXC 150
is
a
two
way design incorporating a ribbon
transducer and
two
5.5" bass drivers. The GXC 350
in
contrast,
is
a serious 'no compromise'
performance option featuring a ribbon transducer, a 4" dedicated mid-range driver, and two
6.5" bass drivers.
FX
duties are offered
in
equally high performance with the GX-FX, mono-pole/
di-pole loudspeaker. Monitor Audio have successfully blended superior technology making the
new
GX
series the embodiment of refinement, beautiful styling, innovation and astounding sonic
excellence. Once again, Monitor Audio has a new class leader
in
the shape of Gold
GX.
Main
Features
• New C-CAM® Ribbon transducer design -providing extension to a class leading 60KHz.
• New 5.5" and 6.5" bass drivers with C-CAM® cone -larger piston area offering higher
efficiency and better dynamics.
• New 4" dedicated mid-range driver with C-CAM® cone and under-hung voice coil for very
low distortion.
•
RST®
Cone profile, for improved diaphragm rigidity and reduction
in
distortion.
• Die-cast Alloy chassis design for amazing rigidity and lower reflection properties.
•
HiVe®
port technology offers for smoother air-flow for a superior transient response and
tighter bass
• Single bolt through driver systems, for increased overall bracing, rigidity and driver/baffle
de-coupling.
• Die-cast alloy terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi-wire terminals and high end
spade type, Pureflow® Silver link cables.
• Pureflow® Silver internal cabling.
• High quality crossovers with premium grade Polypropylene film capacitors used throughout.
• Large radius cabinet edges provide lowdiffraction and smootheroverall frequency response.
• Curved cabinet profile for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves.
• Hand selected premium quality wood veneers or high gloss piano finishes.
• Rigid 20mm MDF construction throughout, employing both radial and cross-bracing
techniques for high rigidity and ensuring low cabinet colouration.
• Invisible magnetic grille fixing offers clean visual styling when used without the grille. Metal
mesh grille design to give low diffraction -resulting
in
improved off axis dispersion.
•
Full
3-way design (GX200, 300
&
GXC 350)
• Die-cast alloy plinth structures and adjustable feet with provision for both hard and carpet
floors (GX200 and 300
only).
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Unpacking
Ensure there is plenty of clean floor area around where you are proposing to unpack the
loudspeakers. Remove any lose components from the packaging (feet, bolts, plinths, etc)
and invert the carton. Lift the carton up and remove the packaging end cap. Remove the
tape from the bag(s)revealing the bottom of the cabinet(s).
With the GX50 and
GX1 00, stand the cabinets upright and remove the remaining packaging
end cap and bag(s). Place the cabinets on the stands and position them according
to
instructions on page 8.
With the GX200 and GX300, fit the plinths and feet before proceeding any further.
GX 200/ 300 Plinth Fixing
Fit the plinths and spiked feet to the base of each speaker. All fixings are supplied. Refer to
page 5.
The plinths are provided for stability as well as improving the acoustic performance
of the
speakers. Due to the tapered shape
of the cabinets, it is not recommended to install them
without the plinths fitted as the speakers are likely
to be unstable.
Plinth
Bolt
Spike
Foot
Plinth
Lock Nut
Washer
Locking
nut
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Sp
i
ked
F
oo
t
F
or
Woode
n/
Ha
rd Floo
rs
(GX200 &
300
only)
The foot comes pre-assembled for use on hard/solid floors
or
where spikes are inappropriate.
All
that
is
required is fixing them
into the plinths. This is achieved
by
screwing the feet fully into
the
2 threaded holes
in
each half
of
the plinth.
With great care turn the cabinet the right
way
up. Place the
cabinet
in
the desired location, checking that it
is
level on
all
sides. If slightly off-level, unscrew the foot at the lowest point
and check again. Continue this process until the cabinet is fully
level. Use the locking nuts (illustrated on page
4)
on each foot
to
fix the feet
in
place and
to
stop any unwanted vibrations.
For
Ca
r
pe
t
ed
Floo
rs
(GX200
&
300
only)
If being installed on carpeted floors, remove the spike from the
packaging and fix it into the foot assembly, as illustrated.
Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet that
could be damaged
by
the spikes.
With great care turn the cabinet
the
right
way
up. Place the
cabinet
in
the desired location, checking that it is level on all
sides. If slightly off-level, unscrew the foot at the lowest point
and check again. Continue this process until
the
cabinet is fully
level. Use the locking nuts (illustrated on page
4)
on each foot
to
fix the feet
in
place and
to
stop any unwanted vibrations.
Grilles
The grilles are held invisibly
in
place
by
magnets
in
the cabinet itself (except GX-FX).
When fitting, firstly ensure they are the correct orientation (badge at the bottom) and offer
them
up
to
the cabinet. The magnets should them pull them into position, but it may need
some fine adjustment
to
ensure it is square on the cabinet.
The GX-FX comes with the grilles factory fitted. When removing them, carefully prise them
away from the cabinet with the tips
of
your fingers. There are three separate grilles fitted
to
each GX-FX cabinet.
CAUTION:
Always remove the grilles before attempting
to
move
or
lift the loudspeaker
s.
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Bi-Wiring
How
it
Works
Bi-wiring
is
accomplished
via
separate pairs of terminals on the loudspeaker.
In
the case
of the
GX
Series, the bottom terminals connect to the bass driver(s) and the top terminals
connecttothe tweeter
in
2 way loudspeakers, orthe mid and tweeter
in
3 way loudspeakers.
The normal function of a loudspeaker crossover
is
to guide appropriate frequencies to the
appropriate driver/tweeter. Low frequencies to the bass drivers, mid frequencies to the
mid/bass drivers and high frequencies to the tweeter.
Fundamentally a loudspeaker crossover varies the impedance seen by the speaker and
by the power amplifier. The situation
is
such that when the
full
range musical signal
is
applied to the terminals of a full-range speaker system, the bass driver(s) only receives
low frequency signals, the mid driver receives the mid band frequency signals and the
tweeter only gets sent high frequency signals. This means that
if
separate speaker cables
are
connected to the low frequency terminals, and the high frequency terminals, not only
have the drive units and the frequency's directed and divided for them, but the two separate
speaker cables will now also carry different signals, the bass cable mostly the lows, and the
tweeter cable mostly the highs.
Once the high and low frequencies have been separated
in
this fashion, the strong current
pulses and surges demanded by bass drivers when reproducing bass or drums, will not
interact with the delicate sounds of a flute or cymbal.
The
Effects
In
a single wired system, unwanted mechanical and electrical resonances manifest
as
distortion at both sets of speaker terminals.
Due
to the impedance of the speaker cables,
these distortions will not be entirely cancelled by the amplifier. Instead, they modulate
between the two crossovers, and degrade sound quality. When bi-wiring, this interaction
is
minimised
as
signal distortion
is
'seen' at the amplifier's output where
it
can be more
effectivelycancelled. Bi-wiring therefore presents a 'cleaner' signal at both the lowfrequency
and high frequency speaker terminals, and because the high and low frequencies have
already been separated, each has a minimal effect on the
other-
in
essence the bass does
not overpower delicate treble.
In
terms of the audible benefit, bi-wiring, provides more clarity and detail to the midrange
and high frequencies. Often the bass will become faster and tighter. Focus and staging
will improve
as
well.
In
all,
this
is
a very effective and desirable improvement and
is
highly
recommended by Monitor Audio.
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WARNING:
When bi-wiring always remove the cable jumpers between the
ill
terminals before connecting any cables.
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Port
bungs
~
WARNING:
Care
must
be
taken
not
to
insert
the
port
bungs
too
far into
the
port,
~
as this
may
result
in
the
foam
bung
being lost inside
the
cabinet.
If
the
loudspeaker is
to
be
installed
in
a small room, typically 9
sqM
(
80
sqFT),
or
a room
known
to
reproduce accentuated bass response, it
may
be
desirable
to
·
fit
port
bungs.
However, experimentation is
recommended
with positioning
of
the
loudspeaker
in
the room
prior
to
fitting.
To
optimise performance from
the
loudspeaker it is important
to
ensure
the
loudspeaker is
not
positioned
too
close
to
a wall
or
near
the
corners
of
a room (refer
to
the
suggestions
on
pages 8 and 1
0).
If
the
positioning
of
the
loudspeaker is predetermined
by
room aesthetics
or
layout,
or
you
find you have accentuated bass, please
move
on and read point 1 for
the
GX50/
GX1
00
and point 2 for the
GX200/
GX300.
1. Where bookshelf/
stand-mount
speakers (GX50 &
GX1
00) are
to
be sited
in
close
proximity (less than 8 inches/ 20cm)
to
a rear wall (such as on a bookshelf, positioned
in
a cabinet
or
on a stand sloce
to
a wall),
we
recommend fitting
port
bungs
to
the
ports. This will reduce
the
bass
'boom'
sometimes termed as overhang, and assist
the
loudspeakers
to
reproduce their best performance under these environmental
conditions.
'Boom'
is generally caused
when
bass energy from
the
loudspeaker
'excites' room
modes
and causes an accentuation at a particularfrequency,
or
number
of
frequencies.
2. Where floor-standing loudspeakers (GX200 & GX300) are
to
be
sited
in
close proximity
(closer than
18
inches/ 45cm)
to
a rear wall,
we
recommend
fitting the
port
bungs. This
will reduce
the
bass
'boom'
sometimestermed asoverhang andassisttheloudspeakers
to
reproduce their best performance under these environmental conditions. This is
caused
when
bass energy from
the
loudspeaker 'excites' room
modes
and causes an
accentuation at a particular frequency,
or
number
of
frequencies.
When fitting
port
bungs
the
overall bass extension will
not
be
reduced, however bass
energy/
output
around
the
port
tuning frequency will be reduced. This has the effect
of
reducing bass
'boom'
while increasing bass clarity and apparent agility.
Experimentation is highly recommended.
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Positioning
AV
Pos
it
ioning
The illustrations below show optimal positioning and various suggested room layouts for
AV
applications. For advice on configuring a 2 channel system, please refer
to
page 10.
The front, and
in
some cases
rear,
floor standing and stand mounted speakers should
ideally be positioned approximately 6 - 9 feet apart (1.8m -2.5m) and a minimum of 10
inches (25cm) from the wall.
When playing music, if the sound
is
too
bass heavy orthere
is
bass boom generated
in
the
room, experiment by moving the speakers slightly further away from the rear/ corner walls.
Alternatively, then try fitting the supplied port bungs (not included
in
the GX-FX orGXC
150/
350). Refer
to
Page 7 for information on fitting the port bungs.
The
GX
Centre should be positioned so that it
is
pointing directly at you,
in
your viewing
position, and at approximate ear height. If positioned below or above ear height, use
rubber feet (small feet supplied) to angle the speaker slightly.
The GX-FX should be positioned
in
accordance with the following illustrations and
approximately2feet (60cm) above earheightwhen
in
your listening position. For information
on fixing them to a wall and configuration, please refer to pages 10 and 11.
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NOTE: When using 2 pairs
of
GX-FX
in
a
7.1
system, set the rear surround left
speaker to 'Right' and the rear surround right to 'Left'. This
is
required due to
tweeter phasing.
All
four speakers need to be set to di-pole mode.
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surround speakers
on the side wall. Floor
standing/ stand mounting
speakers can also be used.

5.1
system with surround
speakers
on
the
rear
wall.
Floor
standing/ stand mounting
speakers can also be used.
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GX
-
FX
's for surround and rear
surround. Floor standing/
stand mounting speakers can also
be used.
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2 Channel Positioning
When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should
form an equilateral triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately
6- 10 feet
(1 .8 -3m) apart. The ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker (see
list below), however, they need
to be a minimum of 3 feet (91 em) from the side walls.
• GX50 and
GX1 00 8 - 18 inches (20 -45cm)
• GX200 18 -24 inches (45 -60cm)
• GX300 upto
36 inches (91 em)
Experimentation
is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment
and personal preference differ with every installation. If there
is insufficient bass for example,
try moving your speakers closer
to a wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there
is excess bass. Also see the information on page 7 refering to Port Bungs. If stereo imaging
is being lost, try 'toeing' them in slightly. The sound should appear to originate from the
centre point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.
Fixing the GX-FX to a wall
CAUTION: Always determine where the GX-FX will be fixed and the structure of the wall.
For safety reasons, if unsure
of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing, do not
attempt
to fix these speakers to a wall. Instead, please obtain the services of a competent
and qualified trades person.
CAUTION: Ensure that water pipes or electricity cables do not run behind where the wall
plate
is going to be secured. Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires.
NOTE: We do not supply wall fixing screws and plugs with the GX-FX. Please only use
suitable fixings for the type
of wall construction the GX-FX's will be fixed to.
To fix the GX-FX's to a wall, we would recommend using the wall fixing template provided
within the packaging carton. Fix the wall plate
to the wall, connect the speaker cables, and
12vtrigger cables
(if being used) and hang the cabinet on the wall plate.
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Setting up the GX-FX
The Gold GX-FX's are independent speakers that can be tailored to be either left or right
handed at the flick
of a switch. Likewise, they can be operated in either di-pole or mono-
pole modes. The default factory setting is mono-pole.
In mono-pole mode, only the main driver and tweeter will be active. In di-pole mode, the
main tweeter is disengaged and the side drivers and tweeters are active. The front firing
tweeters are
out of phase with the other tweeter and mid/bass unit. It is recommended to
implement this configuration when using two pairs GX-FX as part of a 7.1 channel system,
with the GX-FX's taking
up positions on side and rear walls. Please note, it is essential they
are positioned correctly when used
in a 7.1 channel system. Please refer to the switch
positioning images on pages 8 and 9.
NOTE: Before adjusting any switches, please ensure that the speaker wires
are disconnected from the loudspeakers or amplifier. This will help to
protect the amplifier.
Tweeter Attenuation Switch. This switch adjusts the level
of
the main high frequency tweeter unit. In the middle position, there
is no attenuation. Placed
in the '-' position, the high frequencies
will be attenuated
by 3dB. Placed in the '+' position, the high
frequencies will be
boosted by 3d B.
Location Switch. This switch is used when determining the
location
of the GX-FX's. Please refer to the illustrations on pages
1
0 & 11 for correct positioning. This will only make a difference
when
in 'di-pole' mode.
Mono-pole/ Di-pole Switch. This switch determines the
actual
mode of the GX-FX. When part of 5.1 systems as a rear
speaker, set the switch
to monopole. If part of a 7. 1 system as
side speakers, set the switch
to di-pole. If using 4 GX-FX's (side
and rear) set them
all to di-pole mode. Please see the illustrations
on pages 8 & 9
to determine the setting of the 'Location Switch'
depending on system set up.
If you are using the
12v trigger, set the switch to monopole mode.
The trigger will switch a relay
to enable the di-pole mode.
12 volt Trigger. (Not shown) This feature is present on some AV
amplifiers. It is possible to customise the 12v trigger to switch
the speakers
to di-pole for certain sources. For example, multi-
channel music should
be listened to in mono-pole mode, however,
movies should
be listened to in di-pole mode. This feature automates the switching
between the
two modes. Please refer to your AV amplifier manual for further instruction.
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System Format
Frequency
Response
Sensitivity (dB)
1W@1m
Nominal
Impedance (ohms)
MaximumSPL
(dBA)
Power Handling -
RMS
(W}
Recommended
Amplifier
Requirements
NV)
Bass Alignment
Crossover
Frequency
Cabinet
Dimensions
HxWxD
mm
(inches)
Complete
Dimensions
Inc Terminals,
Plinths & Spikes
HxWxD
mm
(inches)
Product Weight
kg (lbs)
GX50
2Way
55Hz-
60kHz
86
8
109.8
100
50-
100
Bass Reflex.
HiVe®
port
system
2.3kHz
I
1 x 5.5"
RST®
bass
I
mid driver
1 x C-CAM® ribbon
H.F transducer
300x170x263
I
11
13/
16
X
6
11/16
X
10
3/8
300
X
1
70
X
290
11
13
/16
X
6
11
/
16
X
11
71
16
7.5 (16.5)
GX100
2Way
42Hz-
60kHz
88
8
112.6
120
60-
120
Bass
Reflex.
HiVe®
port
system
2.7kHz
1 x 6.5"
RS"f®
bass
I
mid driver
1 x
C-CAM
®ribbon
H.F transducer
362
X
21
0
X
303
14
3/8
X
81/4
X
11
15
/16
362
X
210
X
330
14318
X
8114
X
13
9.9 (21.75)
GX200 GX300
3 Way
I
3 Way
35Hz
-
60kHz
I
30Hz -
60kHz
89
I
90
8 I 8
114.5
I
116.8
150
I
200
100-
150
100-
200
Bass Reflex. Bass Reflex.
HiVe®port system HiVe®port system
I
L.F -M.F:
400Hz
L.
F-
M.
F:
790Hz
M.F-
H.F: 2.6kHz
M.F-
H.F: 2.3kHz
2 x 5.5" RST®bass 2 x 6.5"
RST®
bass
driver driver
1 x 4"
RS"f®
mid-range 1 x 4" RST®
mid-
driver range driver
1 x
C-CAM
®ribbon 1 x C-
CAM
®ribbon
H.F transducer H.F transducer
I
951
X
170
X
300
1060
X
210
X
330
37 7/
16
X
6
11
/16
X
11
13/16
41
314
X
8 114
X
13
995
X
274
X
370
I
1105
X
317
X
370
39
31
16
X
1013/16
X
14
91
16
43112
X
12 1
12
X
14
9/16
22.2 (48.9)
1
27.2 (59.9)
I
GXC 150
2Way
55Hz-
60kHz
89
8
111.5
150
100-
150
Sealed Cabinet
2.8kHz
2 x 5.5"
RS"f®
bass
driver
1 x
C-CAM
®ribbon
H.F transducer
172
X
461
X
303
6
11/16
X
18
1/8
X
11
151
16
172
X
461
X
330
611
/
16
X
18
118
X
13
6 (13.25)
I
I
GXC350
3Way
40Hz-
60kHz
90
8
113.8
200
100-
200
Sealed Cabinet
L.F-
M.
F:
800Hz
M.F-
H.F: 2.3kHz
2 x 6.5" RST®bass
driver
1 x 4"
RS"f®
mid-
range driver
1 x
C-CAM
®ri
bbon
H.F transducer
254
X
581
X
333
1
0
X
22
718
X
13
118
254
X
581
X
360
10
X
22
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1 x 6.5"
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2 x 4" C-CAM® mid-
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1 x
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31
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310
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390
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168
12 3/16
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15
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Owner
Information
Product Details
Model .................................................................
Product Serial No ................................................
Date
of
Purchase ................................................
Dealer Details
Dealer Name .....................................................................................................................
Address .............................................................................................................................
e-mail address ...................................................................................................................
Telephone Number ............................................................................................................
Monitor Audio reserves the right
to
alter specifications without notice.
For the
5 years
manufacturer's warranty and
to
be entered into our monthly prize draw,
please visit the online registration form at:
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Monitor Audio Ltd.
Unit
2,
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
886
7XJ
England
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email: [email protected]
monitoraudio.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Please read these instructions.
Please keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus with water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Great care and attention has gone into the
materials chosen to produce your Monitor Audio loudspeakers. A gentle
wipe with a
dry,
clean cloth
is
all
that
is
required to remove any dust. Treat
them as you would a fine piece offurniture because that
is
how
they have
been designed.
To
clean the high gloss finishes use our "Lacquer Polish"
that has been developed alongside Auto Glym.
It
can only be purchased
from the online shop at www.monitoraudio.co.uk (UK customers only).
Do not install near any heat source,
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/ accessories specified by Monitor Audio.
Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table •
specified by monitorAudio orsold with the apparatus. When
a cart
is
used, use caution when moving the cart! apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing
is
required when the apparatus has been damaged
in
any
way,
such as
power supply cord or plug
is
damaged, liquid has been spilled orobjects
have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to
rain
or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water
and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed
on the apparatus.
12. This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
&
is
intended to alert the user
to
the presence
of
important f
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
the literature •
accompanying the appliance.
RE-CYCLING
Correct Disposal ofWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
by User
in
Private Households
in
the
EU.
This symbol on the product or accessories indicates
that they must not be disposed of with your household
wastes throughout the
EU.
To
prevent possible harm
to
the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly
to
promote the sustainable
reuse
of
material resources. Instead it
is
your responsibility
to dispose
of
your waste equipment by handing it over -
to
a designated
WEEE
collection point for recycling. The
separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is
recycled
in
a manner
that protects human health and the environment.
For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for
recycling please contact your local city/council office, your local waste disposal
service or the outlet where you purchased your Monitor Audio product.
ROHS
DECLARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council on the reduction
of
the use
of
certain hazardous
substances
in
electrical and electronic equipment,
January2003.
Background
RoHS
COMPLIANT
2002/95/EC
The RoHS directive restricts the use ofLead
(Pb),
Cadmium
(Cd),
Mercury
(Hg),
hexavalent Chromium
(CrVI),
polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) compounds, and
polybrominated diphenyl ether
(PBDE)
compounds
in
electrical and electronic
equipment sold
in
the European Union.
monitoraudio.co.uk

GUARANTEEANDSER~CE
To
validate your warranty please visit www.monitoraudio.co.uk within 30 days
of purchase.
When you register online you'll gain free entry to our monthly prize draw!
What's more you'll be the first to hear about the great things happening at
Monitor Audio, including new products and events!
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
five years
from the date of
purchase
(see
conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by
an
authorised MonitorAudio retailer underthe consumer sale agreement.
(The
words 'consumer sale'
shall
be construed
in
accordance with section 15 of
the supply of goods act 1973). Monitor Audio accepts no responsibility for
defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and
tear,
modification or
operation outside of that specified within this instruction manual. Neither will
responsibility be accepted for damage or loss occurring during transit to or
from the parties claiming under this guarantee.
This guarantee covers both labour and parts. The liability of Monitor Audio
is
limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the defective parts
(at
the discretion of Monitor Audio) and under no circumstances extends to
consequential losses or damage.
CLAIMS
UNDER
THIS
GUARANTEE
The equipment should be returned
in
its original packaging to the original
supplier where possible, or to any other authorised Monitor Audio
dealer.
If
it
is
not possible to return the equipment by hand, then
it
should be sent
carriage prepaid
via
a reputable carrier. If the original packing
is
not available
replacement packaging can be purchased from Monitor Audio.
If
you have any difficulties complying with these requirements please contact
us at the following address:
Customer Service
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex, SS6
7XJ
England
Tel:
[phone]
40580
Fax:
+44
(0)
1268 740589
Internet: www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Email:
[email protected]
This guarantee does not affect the statutory rights
of
the consumer under UK
law.
DATA
PROTECTION
We
at MonitorAudio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy ofour
customers. Any information you provide will be held
in
the strictest confidence
and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of
services such as warranty claims or spare parts.
We
may wish to contact you
in
the future
to
ensure you
are
happy with the
products and standards ofservice we provide and to keep you up-to-date with
the latest products and promotions we have to
offer.
Should you wish not
to
be
contacted by us either by post, e-mail or phone,
please tick the box on the warranty form on the web site. Alternatively you can
request not to be contacted
in
future by writing to Customer Service, at the
address above.
2
Important Safety Instructions

EC
Declaration
of
Conformity
We,
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24
Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6
7XJ
England 10
Declare
in
own responsibility, that the Monitor Audio products
described in this manual
is
in
compliance with Technical Standards/
Council Directives:
(LVD)
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
EN60065: 2002+A1: 2006 Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for household and similar
use.
(EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EN55013: 08.90+A
12:08.94+A13:12.96 Limits and methods of
measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast
receivers and associated equipment.
EN55020: 12.94+A11:12.96 Electro magnetic immunity of
broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
EN61000-3-2: 04.95+A1:1998+A2:1998 Electro magnetic
compatibility
(EMC)
-Part
3:
Limits-
Section
2:
Limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input current up to and including
16
Ampere per phase).
EN6100-3-3: 01.95 Electro magnetic compatibility
(EMC)
-Part
3:
Limits -Section
3:
Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker
in
low-
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up and
including
16
Ampere per phase.
Signed
by:
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Name: D.S. Hartley
Position: Technical Director
Company: Monitor Audio Ltd
monitoraudio.co.
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MONITOR AUDIO®
monitoraudio.co.uk
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7XJ
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Designed in the United Kingdom
© 201 0. Version 1 .1