Adams Amplifier S2X User Manual

EA-SX
Operation Manual / BedienungsanleitungEnglish / Deutsch
EXTERNAL AMP UNIT 

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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 fol-
low the instructions.Caution: To reduce the risk of e\clectric shock, do not open the\c amplifier 
unit. There are no user-servicea\fle parts inside. Refer servicing  to quali-
fied 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...

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Protect the cord fro\f being walked on or pinched.
\blways use fully checked cables. Defective cables can har\f your speakers. They 
are a co\f\fon source for any kind of noise, hu\f,\n crackling etc.
When installing the unit \fake sure there is adequate ventilation. I\fproper venti-
lation will cause o\nverheating and can da\n\fage the unit.
\blways keep electrical equip\fent out of the reach of children.
\blways unplug sensitive electronic equip\fent during lightn\ning...

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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 ext. a\fp unit to the \fonitors   ... 6
3.  Speaker Installation  ..................\n..................\n....... 7
3.1  General  reco\f\fendations...

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1. Introduction
Dear custo\fer,
Thank you for choosing the \bD\bM \budio External \b\fplifier Unit.
The  \bD\bM  External  \b\fplifier  Unit  E\b-SX  has  been  designed  for  driving  the  following 
studio \fonitor \fodels externally in order to be able to  flush \fount these \fonitors into 
the control roo\f wall: S2X,  S3X-H, S3X-V, S4X-H, S4X-V, S5X-H, S5X-V.
The 19“ / 3U rack unit contains the sa\fe electronic circuitry together with the 
co\fprehensive control setting...

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2.1 Important Information for set up
We reco\f\fend using high q\nuality XLR cables \nto guarantee opti\fal perfor\fance.
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 with the use  of the EA-SX e\fternal amp unit the option to retro\bt 
the SX monitors  with  the ADAM DA-SX 24 bit/192 kHz D/A converter will not be 
available anymore.
2.2  Connecting the external amp unit to the...

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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 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 \fodify the speaker cabinet (e.g. dr\nilling 
holes), please cont\nact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle your warranty...

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4.1  The front control panel
On the front of the a\fp unit you will find a contr\nol panel that allows 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. 
Please note that using the controls \fay have a great i\fpact on the overall sound 
characteristics  of  your  loudspeakers.  We  reco\f\fend  using  the  controls  with   
ut\fost care and only...

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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 \bne 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 EQ 80 Hz control is a bell equalizer to boost bass response.
•  The 6  kHz control is a shelf...

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\bll \bD\bM products are designed and \fanufactured  to the highest quality 
standards.  However, if any proble\fs with your speaker occur, we reco\f\fend 
to proceed as follows:
5.1 P\foblem: The LED shows nor\fal operation (green) but there is either no 
or on\fy a d\bstorted aud\bo s\bgna\f.
If both (all) speaker channels are affected, the reason can probably  be 
found within the signal path. If only one speaker is affected, the proble\f 
will probably be within  this speaker or the external a\fp...