Adam A3X Bedienungsanleitung

A3X |A5X |A7X |A8X |A77X

AX Series

Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung

English / deutsch

A77X

A7X

A8X

A5X

A3X

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 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.

Safety Instructions

AX Manual / english

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.

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 Speaker ....................................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 Tweeter at height of ears ...................................9

4.4 The stereo triangle .............................................9

4.5 Surround placement ..........................................10

4.6 Stand/Wall mounting ........................................10

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

5.1 Control panel .....................................................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 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.

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.

2. Quick Start

AX Manual / english

3.1 Basic active speaker connection

For the basic active 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

A77X only:

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

two different versions, A and B (see label on the rear panel). The difference is

that the two woofers reproduce different frequency bands. While both of them

are responsible for the bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them

reproduces the midrange. This prevents interference between the two drivers. The

A speaker has the basswoofer located on the lefthand side, the B unit on the right.

In order to achieve the best stereo image 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.

4.3 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.

4.4 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

4.5 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.

A3X/A5X only:

4.6 Stand/Wall Mounting

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

strew 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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