Adam S3X-H Bedienungsanleitung

S3X-H Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung

English / deutsch

Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system.

Keep the instructions for further reference. Please heed the warnings and fol-

low 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

S3X-H 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 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 Standby Switch and LEDs ..................................9

4.3 Input Controls ....................................................10

4.4 Bass Controls ....................................................10

4.5 Tweeter Controls................................................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

S3X-H Manual / english

1. Introduction

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing the ADAM Audio S3X-H 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 S3X-H is a three-way ported active system that uses the new X-ART tweeter,

ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency resolution media

formats, and three HexaCone©-bass/midrange drivers. Each one of the cone drivers

uses an individual 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

realise the tweeters unique abilities without any limitations.

The S3X-H has been designed for a horizontal setup. By being suitable for both near-

and midﬁeld monitoring it makes an ideal tool for situations where a combination of

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

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

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.

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 switches on the back 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

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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

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

S3X-H Manual / english

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 Standby Switch and LEDs

The main power switch can be found on the rear of the

loudspeaker. On the front, there is switch for power on/

standby. In standby mode, the switch glows orange, in power

on mode it glows green.

To the right of the standby switch you can ﬁnd

two LEDs:

• In case of an overload, the OL LED will ﬂash

red. The protective circuit will safe your speaker

from damage.

• All SX-monitors (except S1X and S6X) can be retroﬁtted with a 24 bit/192 kHz

D/A Converter. The D/A LED glows blue when a converter is inserted in the input

on the rear side of the speaker.

4. Speaker Adjustment

4.3 Input Controls

There are two different controls to regulate the overall input

sensitivity:

• One control allows for coarse settings from -20dB to +8dB. The

control works in 4dB steps.

• The other control is intended for ﬁne tuning in 0.5dB steps,

ranging from -1.5dB to 2dB.

4.4 Bass Controls

There are two different controls to regulate the lower

frequencies:

• The EQ 80 Hz control is an equalizer to boost bass response.

• The <150 Hz control is a shelf ﬁlter that allows to progressively

raise or lower the frequencies below 150 Hz (see Fig.).

4.5 Tweeter Controls

There are two different controls to regulate the high frequency

range above 6 kHz:

• The Gain control alters the input sensitivity within ±2dB (0.5dB

steps).

• The >6 kHz control is a shelf ﬁlter that allows to progressively

raise or lower the frequencies above 6 kHz (see Fig.).

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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