Adam S6X Manual de usuario
S6X Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
English / deutsch
S6X
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Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system.
Keep the instructions for further reference. Please heed the warnings and
follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the loudspeak-
er. 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 unstable 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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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, disconnect 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 ply with
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. Quick Start ........................................................6
2.1 Important Information .......................................6
2.2 Connecting the speakers ...................................6
3. Speaker Placement ............................................7-8
3.1 General recommendations ................................7
3.2 Tweeter at height of ears ...................................7
3.3 The stereo triangle .............................................8
3.4 Surround placement ..........................................8
4. Speaker Adjustment ..........................................9-10
4.1 The Front Control Panel .....................................9
4.2 Input Gain ..........................................................9
4.3 X-Curve Filter .....................................................9
4.4 Driver Gain .........................................................10
4.5 High / Low Shelf EQs ........................................10
4.6 Bass EQ Section ................................................10
4.7 LED Dim .............................................................10
5. Troubleshooting .................................................11
5.1 No or distorted signal ........................................11
5.2 Parasitic noises .................................................11
6. Maintenance ......................................................12
7. Shipping / Packaging ........................................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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S6X Manual / english
1. Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing the ADAM Audio S6X mainfield monitor.
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio perfection.
Our speakers of the SX series are precise, high-resolution speaker systems which meet
highest expectations in sound quality and craftsmanship.
The S6X is suitable for main monitoring. It is an ideal tool for no-compromise sound
reproduction in all larger environments.
The S6X is a four-way ported active system that uses the new X-ART tweeter and an
X-ART midrange speaker, ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high
frequency resolution media formats plus four HexaCone©-bass/midrange drivers.
Each one of the drivers uses an individual PWM amp with continuous output of up to
500 Watts (RMS) for the subwoofer channels and 250 Watts (RMS) for the Treble- and
midrange drivers.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new ADAMs. It
contains important information regarding safety, setting up, handling, and
warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully to ensure easy set up and
prevent potential 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.
For detailed information concerning ADAM’s technologies and products, complete
reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please visit our website:
www.adam-audio.com
You are invited to share your experience with our products by joining us on Facebook
and also, if you don’t want to miss out on the latest info on ADAM Professional Audio,
come and follow us on Twitter!
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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2.1 Important Information for set up
After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the system to acclimate to
the temperature of the room for approximately an hour.
We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance.
It is important to ensure the speakers sit firmly on a solid surface!
We recommend 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 will take some break-in time to achieve
optimum sonic performance.
2.2 Connecting the speakers
a) Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the power
source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio source are switched
off and set the level controls fully counterclockwise.
b) Connect the loudspeakers with your audio source by using XLR cables. 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, use the included power cables to connect the loudspeaker
to the AC sockets.
d) Switch on the main on/off switch on the front panel of the loudspeaker.
e) Make sure that the line out level (volume) of your stereo is either at a low level or
all the way off. Then, switch on your audio system.
f) Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
2. Quick Start
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3.1 General recommendations
Please make sure that there are no obstacles in the way from the monitor to your
ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least 40 cm to avoid early
reflections, which will degrade the sound.
The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can mask the sound.
Mechanical adjustments: 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. If the
speaker does not point right in your direction, you might lose sound
information.
In case you need to position the speaker in a significant lower or higher position,
the monitor should be angled accordingly.
3. Speaker Placement
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3.3 The Stereo Triangle
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo ap-
plications, the optimum listening position should be at
the top of an imaginary equilateral triangle with the two
loudspeakers should be placed at the other two points
of this triangle.
The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s
position.
3.4 Surround Placement
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.
The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least
40 cm to avoid early reflections, which can degrade the
sound.
3. Speaker Placement
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4.1 The front control panel
On the front you will find a new, highly sophisticated 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.
4.2 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.
4.3 X-Curve Filter
In large film score mixing rooms, it may be desirable to have a
representation of what the sound is like in movie theatres. To
meet the ISO 2969 Standard, the Dolby™ X-curve has to be
applied. The X-curve engages a 3 dB per octave roll-off above 2
kHz. The S6X has a switch located below the input selector that
activates this filter, eliminating the need for external processing
during film score mixing sessions.
4. Speaker Adjustment
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4.4 Driver Gain
Whereas the ‘Input Gain’ raises or lowers the
overall input sensitivity up to +/-10 dB, the
‘Driver Gains’ work only within the corresponding
frequency range, raising or lowering from +/-2 to
+/-6 dB.
4.5 High / Low Shelf EQs
The other two controls operate in a different
manner. The ‘High’ and ‘Low’ controls are shelving
filters that progressively lower or raise frequencies
below 150 Hz / above 6 kHz up to 6 dB (see Fig.).
4.6 Bass EQ Section
There are three fully parametric EQs (20 Hz to 200
Hz) that can be used to combat standing waves
in the control room. The EQs can be bypassed
individually or as a group so that their overall
effect can be analyzed in direct comparison to the
unaffected signal.
4.7 LED Dim
All LED indicators can be dimmed if necessary by
pressing the ‘LED Dim’- button.
4. Speaker Adjustment
Room EQ <150 Hz for low
frequencies below 150 Hz
Room EQ >6 kHz for high
frequencies above 6 kHz
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