Prodipe Pro8-3W User manual

U S E R M A N U A L
S t u d i o M o n i t o r s
Pro8-3W

Safety Information
Precautions
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” inside the appliance that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Important Instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Retain these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this appliance near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings that were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers
that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the plug provided does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to ensure
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where it exits from the appliance.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. If
using a cart, be careful when moving the cart/appliance combination to avoid injury from tip-over (Figure 1 .
13 Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any
way, for example, the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen inside the
appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: The appliance should not be exposed to drips or splashes of water. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
not be placed on the appliance.
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Contents
1 – Introduction............................................................................................................................4
2 – Connections ............................................................................................................................4
3 – Settings ....................................................................................................................................5
4 – Audio input/output sockets ..............................................................................................6
5 – Spe ker Orient tion ............................................................................................................6
6 – Specific tions .........................................................................................................................1

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1 – Introduction
Th nk you for choosing this PRODIPE product.
Safety Information
To ensure both your safety and the proper functioning of this product please take
the time to read the safety instructions on the back cover.
WARNING. To avoid any possibility of electric shock please do not remove the
back panel of this product. For any repair work please contact either the shop
where you purchased the product or a qualified technician.
Please note that when the volume is turned up high this equipment can produce
sound levels which may irreparably damage your hearing.
2 – Connections
To ensure th t your studio monitors re properly connected, ple se dhere to the following
steps:
1. Check your udio le d.
2. Switch on the equipment you intend to use with the spe kers (console, PC, udio
equipment, etc.).
3. Check the spe ker settings nd your udio equipment (volume turned down to its
lowest level).
4. Check the volt ge , turn the Prodipe spe ker POWER switch  to ON - the blue LED
 should light up.
Note that: when powering off, the Prodipe spe kers should be switched off first (switch 
to OFF nd blue LED  goes out).
Important: the choice of volt ge vi the AC SELECT switch  depends on your power
supply. Any ch nge to the volt ge should be c rried out when the spe kers re off (switch 
to OFF nd spe kers unplugged from the power supply).
PRO8-3W
POWER SUPPLY 110V – 120V
220V – 240V
AC SELECT  115V 230V
FUSE  T2AL T1AL
Figure 1

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3 - Settings
V rious settings re v il ble for your Pro8-3W spe kers:
VOLUME
The g in c n be djusted using the VOLUME control switch on the re r p nel (see Erreur !
Source du renvoi introuvable.).
It c n be set between -30dB nd +6dB.
Figure 2
ADJUSTING THE HIGH FREQUENCIES (High)
The high frequency level c n be set using the control switch t the front of the spe kers
(Figure 3). The following levels re v il ble: -2dB, -1dB, 0dB (fl t), +1dB, nd +2dB.
Figure 3
ADJUSTING THE MID FREQUENCIES (Mid)
The mid frequency level c n be set using the control switch t the front of the spe kers
(Figure 4). The following levels re v il ble: -2dB, -1dB, 0dB (fl t), +1dB, nd +2dB.
Figure 4

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4 – Audio input/output sockets
The XLR nd TRS sockets re b l nced; the RCA is unb l nced.
Figure 5 – TRS, XLR, RCA inputs
5 – Speaker Orientation
These Prodipe studio monitors c n be pl ced upright or prone.
Figure 6
Speaker Orientation for Stereo Listening
Stereo Listening Position
Figure 7
Reflection
Figure 8
Equil ter l
Tri ngle
Optimum listening height
Positioning your spe kers correctly in studio setup is critic l to their perform nce.
Reflection is the most likely coustic problem you will h ve to de l with.
As shown in Figure 8, where you pl ce the spe kers in rel tion to mixer console c n
modify the sound w ve nd hence lter how th t sound is perceived.

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6 - Specifications
•Active 3-W y Studio Monitors.
•8” Woofer with m gnetic shielding nd fibre cone.
•4” Mid Driver with m gnetic shielding nd fibre cone.
•1” Tweeter with m gnetic shielding nd fibre cone.
•Power R tio: 90W Woofer, 40W Mid, 20W Tweeter.
•Frequency Response: 45Hz-22KHz (+/-3dB).
•Sign l to Noise R tio: >95dB Typic l (A).
•Active Filter.
•Input Imped nce: 20K Ohm b l nced/10K Ohms unb l nced.
•Input Connectors: 1 XLR & TRS b l nced/unb l nced input - 1 RCA unb l nced input.
•HF Trim: -2dB, -1dB, 0dB, +1dB, +2dB.
•MF Trim: -2dB, -1dB, 0dB, +1dB, +2dB.
•LED Power Indic tor (On/Off) t the front.
•Power Supply: 110-120V~/60Hz & 220-240V~/50Hz Select.
•Dimensions: 290mm (Height) x 450mm (Width) x 300mm (Depth).
•Weight: 13.8kg (individu lly)

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