Adam A3X Bedienungsanleitung

A77X

A7X

A8X

A5X

A3X

A3X /A5X /A7X /A8X /A77X

AX Series

Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung

English / deutsch

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 loudspeaker.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed ser-

vice 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.

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.

Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting any

cables, or when cleaning any components.

To completely disconnect from AC mains, disconnect the power supply from

the AC receptacle. The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and

disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.

Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.

Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.

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.

Safety Instructions

AX Manual / english

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.

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.

Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers. They

are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.

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. Please keep

magnetically sensitive items at least 0.5 m away from the speaker.

Assure free airﬂow behind the speakers to maintain sufﬁcient cooling by keeping

a distance of at least 10 centimeters (4”) to the wall.

No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

speaker.

Never use the device in a humid environment.

Safety Instructions

Table of contents

Safety Instructions .............................................2-3

1. Introduction .......................................................5

2. Quick Start ........................................................6

2.1 Important Information .......................................6

2.2 Quick Start ........................................................6

3. Connecting the Speakers ...................................7

3.1 Basic Connections .............................................7

3.2 The Stereo Link ..................................................8

4. Speaker Placement ............................................8-10

4.1 Vertical set up ...................................................8

4.2 Horizontal set up ...............................................8

4.3 The A77X in a stereo setup ................................9

4.4 Tweeter at height of ears ...................................9

4.5 The stereo triangle .............................................9

4.6 Surround placement ..........................................10

4.7 Stand/Wall mounting ........................................10

5. Speaker Adjustment ..........................................11

5.1 Controls .............................................................11

5.2 Tweeter Level .....................................................11

5.3 Room EQs ..........................................................11

6. Trouble Shooting ................................................12

6.1 No or distorted signal ........................................12

6.2 Parasitic noises .................................................12

7. Maintenance ......................................................13

8. Shipping / Packaging ........................................13

9. Environmental Information ................................13

10. EU Declaration of Conformity ............................14

11 . Limited Warranty ...............................................15

11 . 1 Terms and Conditions ........................................15

11 . 2 How to claim ......................................................15

12. Technical Data ...................................................16

AX Manual / english

1. Introduction

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing an ADAM Audio monitor of the AX-series. ADAM loudspeakers

are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio perfection. With the AX-series

you have selected a precise, high-resolution speaker system that allows you to both

evaluate and enjoy audio recordings. This monitor meets the highest expectations in

sound quality and craftsmanship.

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 suggest that you read these sections carefully to ensure easy set up and

prevent potential problems.

Our AX near- and midﬁeld monitors are perfectly suited for a wide variety of stereo and

multi-channel professional applications including small control rooms, desktops, mobile

facilities and post-production edit bays as well as connection to your favorite mp3-

players and gaming consoles … in other words, in any situation where a combination of

no-compromise sound reproduction and a small footprint is required.

Each loudspeaker of the AX range consists of a two-way ported active system that uses

ADAM’s proprietary X-ART folded ribbon tweeter ensuring full compatibility with the

latest expanded high frequency resolution media formats along with a conventional

bass/midrange driver. For each section there is individual ampliﬁcation with continuous

output provided.

If you have any questions about this or any other of our products, please don’t hesitate

to contact us – our support team will be happy to assist you in your matter.

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

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.

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 Quick Start

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) There are two options of connection:

Basic active speaker use. Connect your sound source or mixing console to the speakers.

Use either the RCA (unbalanced) or the XLR (balanced) connectors. You will ﬁnd the

connector wiring printed on the speaker’s rear panel (for further information, see 3.1).

Stereo Link. If you want to use the Stereo Link (controlling the overall volume by one

control), please see 3.2 (A3X and A5X only).

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 switches on the front panel of the loudspeakers.

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.

A77X only:

Operational readiness of the A77X tweeter

Please note that for technical reasons (i.e. starting up the ampliﬁer, stabilization of the operating

voltage) the tweeter of the A77X starts up slightly delayed.

2. Quick Start

AX Manual / english

3.1 Basic connections

For the basic speaker connection, please use

mono XLR or RCA cables. In most professional

applications XLR will be the best choice, while

RCA is more common in HiFi applications. Each

one of the two loudspeakers has to be connected

to one channel of the sound source.

3.2 The Stereo Link (A3X and A5X only)

If you wish to use the Stereo Link that allows adjustment of the volume of both

loudspeakers with a single master control, please proceed as follows:

a) First, connect Speaker 1 (that is supposed to control the overall volume) to your

preampliﬁer, sound source, etc. by using one stereo or two mono RCA leads. Please

note that the Stereo Link does not work with XLR.

When connecting your speakers via RCA please make sure the white (or black) RCA

plug which leads the left stereo channel is connected to the “Unbalanced In” and the

red RCA plug (that leads the right stereo channel) is connected to the “Stereo Link

Input” of the left speaker, if this is the master speaker you want to control the overall

volume with.

If the right speaker shall be the master please connect the red RCA plug (the right

stereo channel) to the “Unbalanced In” and the white (or black) RCA plug for the left

stereo channel to the “Stereo Link Input” of the right speaker.

b) Secondly, connect the “Stereo Link Output” of Speaker 1 to the “Unbalanced In” of

Speaker 2 by using the provided (or another) mono RCA cable.

Please note:

On the front side of the unit functioning as master, a corresponding white LED will

illuminate as soon as a mono RCA plug is connected to the Stereo Link output.

Unlike the common ‘master-slave-conﬁguration’, any A3X or A5X that is connected accordingly

can function as either a master or a slave unit.

For an equal volume level of both speakers please make sure that the volume knob of speaker 2 is

snapped in the middle position.

3. Connecting the Speakers

2 x RCA

2 x XLR

Speaker 1 Speaker 2

TWEETER LEVEL

A5X

LOW SHELFHIGH SHELF

OUTPUT

STEREOLINK

INPUT

UNBALANCED IN

BALANCED IN

CONTROLS

IN-/ OUTPUTS

-6 dB +6 dB

-4 dB +4 dB

Serial No.

T1.6AL (230V~,50Hz)

T3AL (115V~,60Hz)

130WATTS

TWEETER LEVEL

A5X

LOW SHELFHIGH SHELF

OUTPUT

STEREOLINK

INPUT

UNBALANCED IN

BALANCED IN

CONTROLS

IN-/ OUTPUTS

-6 dB +6 dB

-4 dB +4 dB

Serial No.

T1.6AL (230V~,50Hz)

T3AL (115V~,60Hz)

130WATTS

LED

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.

4.1 Vertical set up

The AX-series have been designed for

a vertical set up (except the A77X). The

speakers must be positioned on a solid

surface or a stand. Please note that

vibrating parts of nearby objects can

mask the sound.

4.2 Horizontal set up

If you choose to use your speakers in horizontal position as indicated below, please

make sure that the set up is mirrored/symmetrical, i.e. that the tweeters both face

either the outwards or inwards. This is crucial for a precise stereo signal.

4. Speaker Placement

A3X

this:

or like

that:

AX Manual / english

4.3 The A77X in a stereo setup

The A77X has been designed for a horizontal set up. Please note that for a stereo

setup consisting of two A77X monitors there are two different versions available,

A and B (see label on the rear panel). The reason for the A and B versions is that

although both 7“ woofers are operating in the bass domain down to 38Hz, one

woofer is gradually faded out between 150Hz and 400Hz. This means that only one

woofer reproduces the actual midrange in order to prevent interferences between

the two drivers. For the best stereo image in a setup with two A77X it is vital to

place both speakers the A/B or the B/A way, meaning that both midrange woofers

should either face the inner side or both the outer side of the stereo setup mirror-

symmetrically. Should you wish to use the A77X as a center speaker in a surround

setup of course the A and B versioning is of no importance.

4.4 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.

4.5 The Stereo Triangle

If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo

applications, the optimum listening position should

be at the top of an imaginary equilateral triangle with

the two loudspeakers to be placed at the other two

points of this triangle. The loudspeakers should be

aligned with the listener’s position.

4. Speaker Placement

4.6 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.

A3X/A5X only:

4.7 Stand/Wall Mounting

On the A3X and the A5X speakers you will ﬁnd two M6 (6 mm) metric screw

threads for stand/wall mounting on the rear side. Further equipment for mounting

is also available. Please contact us for more information.

4. Speaker Placement

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