Adams Amplifier S1X User Manual

S1X /
 S2X 
S3X-H  /
 S3X-V 
S4X-H  /
 S4X-V
S5X-H  /
 S5X-V 
SX Series
Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
English / Deutsch  

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Please read the following safety instructions \fefore setting up your system. 
\beep the instructions for further reference. Please heed t\che warnings and  
follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of e\clectric shock, do not open the\c loudspeaker. 
There are no user-servicea\fle parts inside. Refer servicing  to qualified 
service personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, \fust be ter\finated with an 
earth ground three-conductor \bC \fains power cord like the one...

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SX Manual / English
Do not expose this product to rain or \foisture, never wet the inside with any 
liquid and never pour or spill l\niquids directly onto this unit. Please do\n not put any 
objects filled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table. The 
unit \fay fall, causing seriou\ns injury and/or serious da\n\fage. When cart is used, 
use caution when \foving the cart/apparatus co\fbination.
\blways use fully...

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Ta\fle of contents
 
Safety Instructions ..................\n..................\n......... 2-3
1.   Introduction  ..................\n..................\n..................\n. 5
2.  Quick Start   ..................\n..................\n..................\n.. 6
2.1  I\fportant Infor\fation   ..................\n..................\n... 6
2.2  Connecting the speakers   ..................\n................. 6
3.  Speaker Place\fent  ..................\n..................\n........ 7-8
3.1  General...

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SX Manual / English
1. Introduction
Dear custo\fer,
Thank you for choosing an \bD\bM \budio \fonitor of the SX Series.
\bD\bM loudspeakers are built for \faxi\fu\f quality reproduction and audio perfection. 
Our  near-/\fidfield  and  \fain  \fonitors  of  the   SX  series  are  precise,  high-resolution 
speaker syste\fs which \feet highest expectations in sound quality and crafts\fanship.
This  \fanual  is  intended  to  provide  you  with  infor\fation  about  your  new  \bD\bMs.  It 
contains...

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2.1 Important Information for set up
\bfter having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the syste\f to accli\fate to 
the te\fperature of the roo\f for approxi\fately an hour.
We reco\f\fend using high q\nuality cables to guarantee opti\fal perfor\fance.
It is i\fportant to ensure the speakers sit fir\fly on a solid surface!
We reco\f\fend that you retain the original packaging, as it is the best  way to 
guarantee safe transportation should the need to do so arise.
Please note that the loudspeakers...

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3.1 
General recommendations
Please \fake sure that there are no obstacles in the way fro\f  the \fonitor to your 
ears. You should be able \nto see the speakers co\fpletely. 
The distance to the surrounding walls should be at \nleast 40 c\f (16“) to avoid 
early reflections, which will degrade the sound.
The loudspeakers should be aligned\n with the listener’s position.
Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can \fask \nthe sound.
Mechanical adjustments: If you plan to...

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3.3 The Stereo Triangle
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo ap-
plications, the opti\fu\f listening position shoul\nd be 
at the top of an i\faginary equilateral triangle with the 
two loudspeakers placed at the other two points of this 
triangle. The loudspeakers should be aligned\n with the 
listener’s position.
3.4  Surround Placement
Speaker positioning for \fulti-channel stereo purposes is ide\nally based on a circle 
with speakers placed at 0° (Ce\nnter), 30° (Front Right), 110°...

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4.1 
 The front control panel
On the front you will find a highl\ny sophisticated control panel 
that allows for detailed fine-tuning of your loudspeakers to your 
particular roo\f acoustics and personal listening preferences. 
The following tips are intended to assist you at using the 
controls in the best \fanner. 
For S\fX users:
\b  tri\f\fed control panel is located on the rear side  of the S1X \fodel.  In addition to that, you will find   
an LED on the botto\f of the tweeter...

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4.3 Input Controls
There are two different  controls to regulate the overall input
sensitivity:
•  One control allows for coarse settings  fro\f -20dB to +8dB. The 
control works in 4dB steps.
•  The other control is intended for fine tuning in 0.5dB steps, 
ranging fro\f -1.5dB to 2dB. 
4.4  Bass Controls
There are two different  controls to regulate the lower 
frequencies:
•  The E\f 80 H\b control is an equalizer to boost bass response.
•  The 6  kH\b control is a shelf filter that allows to...