PMC PMC6 User manual

QUICK
SET-UP
GUIDE
To access the full capabilities
of these loudspeakers please
download and read the
User Guide
pmc-speakers.com

SAFETY
Read and keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
Water or liquids — Monitors should not be exposed to drips or splashes. Nor should objects lled with liquids,
such as ower vases, be placed upon them.
Clean only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use solvents, abrasives, waxes or liquids as they may be
detrimental to the cabinet nish.
Do not inhibit airow around the unit. A free ow of air behind the loudspeaker is necessary to maintain
sufcient cooling. A minimum of 80mm (3-inches) is required.
Installing these speakers into softs may cause overheating and will invalidate the product warranty.
Do not install near heat sources eg: direct sunlight, radiators or other apparatus that produce heat.
This unit must be Earthed:
– The unit is supplied with a suitable mains cable. If in doubt contact your PMC retailer/distributor.
– Do not use the loudspeaker with an unearthed mains cable or an unearthed mains connection as this may
compromise electrical safety.
– Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.
– Laite on liitettävä soujakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan
– Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
– Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at inlets and outlets.
The amplier is not disconnected from the mains supply unless the power cord is removed from the unit or the
mains outlet.
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, produces abnormal odours, has been exposed to liquids, rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Ensure the loudspeakers do not tip/fall and cause injury or damage. Only use with accessories and brackets
specied by PMC, and ensure all stands and ttings are safe and secure.
These monitors can produce high sound pressure levels (SPLs). Exposure to high SPLs has the potential to cause
hearing damage. Adjust the system’s sound pressure level to remain within safe limits.
Powerful magnets employed in these loudspeakers may have a detrimental effect on magnetically sensitive
items if placed too close, such as CRT televisions, audio/video tape and cassettes.
Disconnect the speaker from the mains supply before removing an expansion card or the expansion card
blanking cover. Ensure that an expansion card or the expansion card blanking cover is tted and secured in
place before reconnecting the speaker to the mains supply.
Only use in non-tropical climate areas and below an altitude of 2000m.
Warning! This is a Class-A device. This device may cause interference in residential areas; in this case, the
operator may be required to take appropriate measures.
Packaging can pose a danger to the young and vulnerable. Ensure these items are stored or
disposed of safely, and in accordance with your local legislation.
PMC has made every effort to provide accurate installation information and good
quality xings. However, PMC will not be held responsible or liable for injuries or
property damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of use or inability to
use this product safely and properly.
The manufacturing date code of this product is marked on the rear of the product
in the format WW/YYYY.
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To access the full capabilities
of these loudspeakers please
download and read the
User Guide
pmc-speakers.com

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Analogue & Digital Input XLR Accepts either analogue or AES3 digital input signals. The input source is set through
the rotary encoders or the SoundAlign interface. If set to analogue but fed with an AES3 input signal a low-
level pink-noise will be heard. This will not cause harm.
Digital Output XLR AES3 digital output for daisy-chaining this speakers’ audio input to another speaker.
LCD Screen The top row indicates the PARAMETER and the bottom row displays the VALUE of that parameter.
Rotary Encoders Used to modify the speaker’s settings. Rotate the top encoder to change to a different PARAMETER.
Rotate the bottom encoder to modify the parameter VALUE.
Network Connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector for network control of the speaker’s settings using the SoundAlign
interface. SoundAlign can be accessed by navigating to http://soundalign.local/ or the speaker’s IP address
(shown on the LCD screen) in a browser. See full manual for more details.
Power Switch This switches the speaker on or off, but doesn’t isolate it from the mains supply. I = ON, O = OFF
Expansion Card Slot Expansion card slot for future connection options. Disconnect the speaker from the mains
supply before installing or removing an expansion card. Ensure the expansion card or blanking plate is securely
 tted before connecting the speaker to the mains supply.
Power Inlet Universal mains input 100 to 240VAC. An Earthed (three-wire) mains cable must be used.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
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Hz
dB
POSITIONING
Vertical Angle
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dB
Speaker Placement
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Acoustic Centres
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dB
The acoustic centre is the reference point for aligning these loudspeakers, as shown
by the symbol.
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Avoid placing objects in front of the loudspeakers as this will degrade the stereo imaging and tonal balance.
Position or angle the loudspeakers to align the acoustic centre with the listener’s ears.
PMC6 (landscape) PMC6 (portrait) PMC6-2 PMC8-2
NB: The PMC6 model features an entirely unique `adaptive crossover´. The speaker can detect whether it has been
placed in a portrait or landscape conguration and automatically adapts its crossover accordingly.

Hz
dB
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STEREO & SURROUND
POSITIONING
For a stereo array, place the loudspeakers at two
corners of an equilateral triangle. The toe-in angle
of the speakers can be adjusted to optimise the
stereo image as illustrated.
NB: Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible
within the room to maximise the stereo imaging and
provide the most even tonal balance.
There are a variety of recommended speaker position and angle specications for different surround sound and
immersive arrays. In general, though, all of the loudspeakers should be aimed directly at the listening position. It is also
vital to maintain a symmetrical arrangement, as shown below.
0.5m /20”

Placing a speaker near to a room boundary will increase its bass response. Four preset EQ curves are provided to
compensate for this effect and maintain a at, neutral response. The preset EQs are selectable via the encoders or
SoundAlign network interface. The typical bass response for each speaker position before and after compensation is
shown below (red = no compensation, green = correct response).
Hz
dB
Desk Filter
+Desk reection without lter
With desk lter on
BOUNDARY EQUALISATION
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Console or desktop reections can cause a narrow-band peak in the lower-mid frequency. This can be corrected with
a Desk Filter EQ option which is accessed via the encoders or the SoundAlign network interface.
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A. Free Space
More than 0.5m (20”) away from all walls / ceiling /oor
(at response – no compensation necessary)
B. Wall
Within 0.5m (20”) of one wall, but away from corners
C. Corner
Within 0.5m (20”) of two walls, or wall-ceiling / wall-oor
D. Tri-Corner
Within 0.5m (20”) of two walls and the ceiling or oor
(Select Corner mode and add parametric EQ of -4dB LF Shelf @ 45Hz)
NB: All subs are already equalised for being placed on the oor. If a sub is positioned on the oor near one wall
select ‘Wall’, if positioned on the oor near two walls select ‘Corner’.
Frequency (Hz)
SPL (dB)
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CREATING AN XBD SYSTEM
NB: The acoustic centre ( ) of the complete XBD system is de ned by the master speaker as shown above.
Please download the full user guide from the PMC website for further information on other control con gurations.
Each of the full range monitors can be combined with a sub to form an XBD system to increase bass extension and/or
bass headroom. An XBD system provides better sonic integration than can be achieved with a conventional subwoofer.
The XBD con gurations and settings are shown below:
Signal Input
(Analogue or Digital)
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XBD Mode
ON
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AES3 Input &
XBD Mode
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www.pmc-speakers.com
PMC Stock Code: 17307
Ref No. 1249 August 21
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Usable frequency response
Effective
TM
Advanced Transmission Line
length
Drive unit complement
Max continuous SPL
Max Peak SPL
Amplifi er Power per Channel
Cabinet dimensions
Weight
Type
Usable frequency response
Effective
TM
Advanced Transmission Line
length
Drive unit
Max continuous SPL
Max Peak SPL
Amplifi er Power per Channel
Cabinet dimensions
Weight
Active 2-way reference monitor
39Hz - 25kHz
(- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
1.8m (5.9ft)
LF PMC 150mm (6”) new studio 6 driver
HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft-dome tweeter
106dB @1m
118dB @1m
LF 1 x 200Wrms HF 1 x 200Wrms
H 400mm W 215mm D 372mm (portrait)
H 215mm W 400mm D 372mm (landscape)
11.1kg (24.4lbs) each
Active 3-way reference monitor
33Hz - 25kHz
(- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
2m (6.6ft)
LF 2 x PMC 150mm (6”) new studio 6 driver
MF PMC55 55mm (2”) soft dome mid-range
HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft-dome tweeter
109dB @1m
121dB @1m
LF 2 x 400Wrms MF 1 x 400Wrms
HF 1 x 400Wrms
H 400mm W 430mm D 372mm
21.3kg (47lbs) each
Active subwoofer
25Hz - 500Hz
(- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
3m (9.8ft)
PMC 2 x 200mm (8”) new studio 8 drivers
115dB @1m
127dB @1m
LF 2 x 400Wrms
H 534mm W 551mm D 440mm
37.5kg (82.7lbs) each
Input connectors XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3
Output connectors XLR digital AES3 (96kHz)
Input sensitivity +20 or +24dBu with +/-10dB trim
Digital sample rate 18-192kHz, 24-bit via internal sample rate converter
Mains power 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz
Available fi nishes Studio black
Active 3-way reference monitor
25Hz - 25kHz
(- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
3m (9.8ft)
LF 2 x PMC 200mm (8”) new studio 8 driver
MF PMC55 55mm (2”) soft dome mid-range
HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft-dome tweeter
113dB @1m
125dB @1m
LF 2 x 400Wrms MF 1 x 400Wrms
HF 1 x 400Wrms
H 534mm (21”) W 551mm (21.7”) D 440mm
39kg (86lbs) each
Active subwoofer
25Hz - 500Hz
(- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
3m (9.8ft)
PMC 200mm (8”) new studio 8 driver
109dB @1m
121dB @1m
LF 300Wrms
H 266mm W 551mm D 440mm
18.5kg (40.8lbs) each
SHARED SPECIFICATIONS