Adam S1X Manual de usuario
S1X Nearfield Monitor
Operation manual / Bedienungsanleitung
English / deutsch
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Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your
system. Keep the instructions for subsequent reference. Please heed
the warnings and follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the loud-
speaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated
with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one
supplied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components
must always be used.
Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
Never bypass any fuse.
Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting
any cables, or when cleaning any components.
Do not place this unit on an ustable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury and/or serious damage. When cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination.
Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, never wet the inside with
any liquid and never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. Please do
not put any objects filled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
Check if the specified voltage matches the voltage of the power supply
you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power
source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
Caution
Risk of electrical shock
Do not open
Risque de shock electrique
Ne pas ouvrier
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER OR ANY OTHER PART.
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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English
Safety Instructions
Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.
Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers.
They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.
Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of
the device should be easily accessible.
To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from
the AC receptacle. Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for
cleaning audio components.
Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer’s
ventilation ports.
Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
High SPL’s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the
loudspeakers when using them at high volumes.
Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not handle
magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
Assure free airflow behind the speakers to maintain sufficient cooling.
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Table of contents
Safety Instructions ......................2-3
1. Introduction..................................5
2. Set up & Quick Start ....................6
2.1 Important Information for Set Up...6
2.2 Quick Start.....................................6
3. Speaker Placement......................7-8
3.1 General Recommendations............7
3.2 Tweeter Height...............................7
3.3 Stereo Setup..................................8
3.4 Surround Setup..............................8
4. LED & Controls .............................9-10
4.1 LED ................................................9
4.2 The rear (control) panel..................9
4.3 Input Gain ......................................10
4.4 High Gain .......................................10
4.5 High & Low Shelfe Filter.................10
5. Troubleshooting ...........................11
5.1 No or distorted Signal....................11
5.2 Parasitic Noises .............................11
6. Maintenance.................................12
7. Transportation / Package ...........12
8. Environmental Information.........12
9. EU Declaration of Conformity.....13
10. Limited Warranty .........................14
10.1 Terms and Conditions ....................14
10.2 How to claim..................................14
11. Technical Data..............................15
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English
1. Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio S1X monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum audio perfection. With the S1X
you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker system that allows
you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This monitor meets highest
expectations in sound quality and craftmansship.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new
ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,
handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully
to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems.
S1X
The S1X is suitable for nearfield monitoring. It is an ideal tool for situations
where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a small
footprint is required.
The S1X is a two-way ported active system that uses the new X-ART
tweeter, ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency
resolution media formats, and one HexaCone©-bass/midrange driver.
The cone driver uses a PWM amp with continuous output of up to 250
Watts (RMS). The tweeter is powered by a new A/B amp that has been
designed by ADAM Audio to realize the tweeters unique abilities without any
limitations.
Questions? Problems?
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t
hesitate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.
For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,
complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please
visit our website: www.adam-audio.com
We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish
you many delightful hours with them.
The ADAM Audio Team
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2. Information For Set Up / Quick Start
2.1 Important information for set up
Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the
system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect
the speaker for approximately an hour.
HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal
performance.
Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand firmly on a solid
ground!
Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The
original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).
Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to
achieve optimum sonic performance.
2.2 Quick start S1X
Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the
power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system
is switched off!
a. Set all level controls fully counterclockwise.
b. Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: Use a XLR cable. The male
plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component.
c. Check if the specified voltage matches the voltage of the power supply
you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power
source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
If the voltages match, connect the loudspeakers via the included power
cables to two AC sockets.
d. Switch on the on/off switches on the back panels of the loudspeakers.
e. Switch on your audio system/your source of music and adjust the volume
carefully.
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3. Speaker Placement
3.1 General recommendations/advises
Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the
monitor to your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
Distance to walls: The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least
40 cm to avoid early reflections, which will degrade the sound.
Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can
mask the sound.
Mechanical adjustements: If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g.
drilling holes), please contact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle
your warranty obliging.
3.2 Tweeter at the height of ears
The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears.
In case you need to position the speaker in a significant lower or higher
position, the monitor should be angled accordingly.
Figure 1: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling
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3. Speaker Placement
3.3 Stereo set up
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum
listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This
means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary
equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other
two points of this triangle.
3.4 Surround set up
Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based
on a circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110°
(Rear Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being
the circle’s center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended
configuration may vary depending on the purpose of the control room
(music or film). However, it is recommended to create a symmetrical
listening position with the front side and surround speaker pointing to the
listener’s ear.
Figure 3: Surround set up
Figure 2: Stereo Triangle
• both loudspeakers and the listening
spot should be a equilateral triangle
• approx. the same distances
between loudspeakers and the
loudspeakers / the listening spot
• alignment towards listening spot
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4.LEDs / Controls
4.1 LED
On the bottom of the tweeter you find
an LED. It indicates Power on and, in
case of an overload, the function of the
protective circuit.
Please note: When the speaker is
switched on, the LED will flash red a
few times. This does not indicate an
overload!
• The LED starts to glow green during
normal operation (the power switch
is located on the rear side of the
speaker).
• In case of an overload, the OL LED will
flash red. The protective curcuit will
safe your speaker from damage.
4.2 The control panel
On the rear you will find a control
panel that allows detailed fine-tuning
of your loudspeakers to your particular
room acoustics and personal listening
preferences. The following tips are
intended to assist you at using the
controls in the best manner.
Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the overall
sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the
controls with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar
recordings.
Figure 5: Control panel
Figure 4: LED
LED
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4.Controlpanel/Speaker Adjustment
4.3 Input Gain
‘Input Gain’ regulates the overall input sensitivity of
your loudspeaker within a range of -10 to +10 dB, and
controls the volume of your loudspeaker equally in all
frequency ranges.
4.4 High Gain
Whereas the ‘Input Gain’ raises or lowers the overall in-
put sensitivity up to +/-10 dB, the ‘Tweeter Gain’ works
within the frequency range of the tweeter (>1.800 Hz)
only, raising or lowering up to +/-4 dB.
This is a considerable change of the sound characteristic
and should be used with caution. However, to meet difficult room acoustics
or adapt to a special taste the Tweeter Gain will serve you well.
4.5 High / Low shelf filter (Room EQs)
The other two controls operate in a different manner.
The ‘High Shelve’ is a shelving filter that progressively
raises or lowers above 6 kHz up to 6 dB. Whereas the
gains raise or lower a specific frequency range as a
whole, the shelve filters do not alter a whole frequency
band but alter in this band: from a certain point (6 kHz
respectively 150 Hz in this case) the frequencies are
gradually being changed (see figure 5 & 6).
Figure 6
ROOM EQ >6 kHz for the high
frequencies above 6 kHz
Figure 5
ROOM EQ <150 Hz for the low
frequencies below 150 Hz
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