Plank Digital Audio FiDA 2100m series User manual

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FiDA 2100m series
Fiber Digital Speaker
User’s Manual
Tuned up by Plank NyX5
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NyX5®technology.

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Table of Contents
Quick Setup ............................................................................................. 5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 6
Getting Started....................................................................................................... 6
General Connecting............................................................................................... 7
System Setup .......................................................................................... 8
Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 8
Selecting locations for your FiDA2100m................................................................ 9
Placing the speaker ............................................................................................... 10
Selecting a location for the FiDA2100m................................................................. 11
Making system connections................................................................................... 12
Connecting sources ............................................................................................... 12
Make the power connection after all the others ..................................................... 14
Operation ................................................................................................. 15
Using the system ................................................................................................... 15
Reference................................................................................................. 17
Taking care of your FiDA2100m fiber speaker system........................................... 17
Trouble shooting .................................................................................................... 17
Technical information ............................................................................................. 18
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Quick Setup
1. Connect the Optical output of your
playing device or game console by
Plank audio fiber cable to the “Optical”
input of FiDA2100m.
2. Connect the headphone or Line Out
source of your playing device or game
console by stereo cable to the
“Stereo” input of FiDA2100m.
3. Connect power cord to FiDA2100m
and plug in the AC power outlet and
the red power LED illuminated.
4. Press the “VOL” control wheel to turn
on the FiDA2100m and the green
power LED will be illuminated.
5. Adjust the “VOL” control wheel to a
suitable level.
6. Press the “XBASS” control wheel to
toggle subwoofer ON or OFF.
7. Adjust the “XBASS” control wheel to a
suitable level.
8. While listening, move FiDA2100m by
using the unique handle to the best
position in the environment.
Note1: Do not plug the FiDA2100m AC adapter into an AC power outlet until all
the source components are connected it.
Note2: Although FiDA speaker is magnetic shielded but it is not an immediate
risk to your magnetic media like video tapes, audio tapes but you should
not store any of these items directly on or near the speaker.
Note3: The Optical audio source is the first priority source for FiDA2100m, if you
input both Optical and Stereo sources, Optical source will be reproduced.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4,5,6,7

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Introduction
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a Plank®FiDA2100m®Fiber Digital Speaker
System, which utilized by unique NyX5®technology (Numeric Yorking
Cross-check during 5 speakers) and delivers the superior full-digitalized
acoustic performance needed to enjoy the audio impact of digital audio,
video games and other exciting personal entertainment.
Using S/PDIF® optical and PCM digital audio signal processing technology,
FiDA2100m speaker provide improved breadth for natural soundstage for a
variety of music, realism soundtrack from Digital Music Player, DVD, and 3-D
effects from game audio. In fact, it provides much of the performance of a
premium Hi-Fi speaker system, yet from a single unit of equipment.
Your system featured:
Desktop space saving 2.1 channels (5 speaker drivers) in 1 cabinet by
using NyX5 Technology.
Innovative ease-of-move, vertical design.
Acoustic design according to Hi-Fi quality standard procedure.
Slim audio fiber cable for long distance optical audio data receiving.
Ease of use, plug and play.
”SPDIF”, Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format, is a system for carrying stereo digital
audio signals between various devices and stereo components. S/PDIF is primarily used
with CD players (and DVDs playing CDs), and it is becoming common on other audio
components like MiniDisc and modern computer audio cards. It is also popular in car audio,
where the former mess of wiring can be replaced with a single fiber optic cable, which is
immune to noise. S/PDIF was developed from a standard used in the professional audio
field, known as AES/EBU which is commonly used in DAT systems. S/PDIF remained
identical at the protocol level, but changed the physical connectors from XLR to either
electrical RCA jacks or optical TOSlink, both of which cost less and are easier to use.
S/PDIF is, for all intents, a consumer version of the AES-EBU format.
“Sony” and “Philips” are trademarks of the respective owners.

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Introduction
General Connecting
FiDA2100m®series Fiber Digital Speaker comes with both Optical and
Analog input adapters. It’s capable of connecting most of the entertainment
devices on the market without additional connection efforts.
For the devices that equipped with optical audio signal output, including
game consoles (Playstation2, Playstation3…), DVD Players and computers,
please connect the optical output port on the device to FiDA2100m® by using
the attached Optical Audio Cable. For the devices without optical audio
output, e.g. MP3 player, portable media players, CD players, computers,
please just connect headphone jack output of the devices to FiDA2100m®by
using the attached Stereo cable. Owing to the NyX5 technology, you can
enjoy in the high fidelity sound reproduction by both means.

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System Setup
Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provides the
safest way to transport your systems as needed.
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WARNING : To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the
reach of children.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify
Plank or authorized Plank® dealer immediately. For contact information,
please refer to the Plank website : http://www.plank.com.tw.
Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in the Figure 1.
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Note : Now is a good time to find the serial number on the I/O panel. Please
copy that number onto your personal notes for future services.
Figure 1 :
Contents of package
FiDA 2100m speaker
1 Optical audio cable
1 Stereo cable
1 Power cord,
1 Stereo to RCA adapter
1 Toslink/Miniplug adapter

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System Setup
Selecting locations for your FiDA 2100m®
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speaker.
While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best system performance,
you may find other placement variations that are more convenient and provide
the sound you enjoy.
Positioning the FiDA2100m
There are both front and rear panels built on FiDa2100m. The rear panelisan
I/O panel including sound-source connections and a headphone output. The
front panel is a control panel, it receives user’s operations on control wheels to
turn the speakers on, change volume, change subwoofer level, mute or turn off
the FiDA speaker.
Remember that the cables of other components, like your MP3 player, DVD
player, video game console, Radio Tuner, VCR, or computer, will connect
directly to the rear panel, so make sure it is within reach of those cables.
CAUTION: In placing the FiDA2100m, avoid blocking any ventilation openings
on DVD player or other equipment.
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NOTE : Make sure the surface you attach the speaker to is flat.
Figure 2 :
Major parts of
FiDA2100m

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System Setup
Placing the speaker
FiDA2100m is designed to sit only on their bottom surface. In that position,
they can also be put on desktop or floor.
Choosing a good location for the speaker will allow you to experience the
audio breadth and stereo effects that your FiDA2100m system is designed to
present.
Be sure to face speaker straight ahead (toward the listening area), so that it
covers the broadest listening area.
Angling the speaker into or away from the listening area significantly alters
system performance.
If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place the
speaker at the front edge of its shelf.
Positioning the speaker farther back in an enclosed space can change the
overall quality of sound and alter the system performance.
If you are placing the speaker on a flat surface, be sure to attach the small
rubber feet to the bottom surface.
CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the speaker. Vibration can
cause the speaker to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass,
or highly polished wood. If needed, you stick additional rubber feet.
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Note : The speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent interference when
she is near the TV or CRT monitor.
Generally, place the speaker no more than 3 feet(1 meter) from the edges
of the TV screen or CRT monitor but for gamers, place the speaker near
gamer will brings remarkable gaming experiences.
Keep the tweeter of FiDA speaker at approximately the same height as
your ears.