Adam P11A Operation Manual [en, de]
P11A Nearfield Monitor
Operation manual / Bedienungsanleitung
English / deutsch
Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio P11A nearfield monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio
perfection. With the P11A 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.
The P11A is a compact nearfield monitor. It is perfectly suited for small control rooms, recording vehicles and post-production suites—an ideal tool for
situations where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a
small footprint is required.
The P11A is a two-way ported active system that uses a single ART tweeter,
ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency resolution
media formats, and a conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover
frequency of 1.8 kHz. Each section uses an individual amp with continuous
output of up to 100 Watts (RMS).
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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Table of contents
1.
Safety Instructions .........................4
2. Quick Start .....................................5
2.1 Important Information ....................5
2.2 Quick Start P11A ............................6
2.3 LED ................................................6
3. Speaker Placement ........................7
3.1 Vertical Setup ................................7
3.2 Horizontal Setup ............................7
3.3 Stereo Setup ..................................8
3.4 Surround Setup ..............................8
3.5 Tweeter Height ...............................9
3.6 General Recommendations ............9
4. Controls/Speaker Adjustement .....10
4.1 Control Panel .................................10
4.2 Input Gain ......................................10
4.3 High Gain .......................................11
4.4 High/Low Shelving ........................11
5. Troubleshooting .............................12
6. Maintenance ..................................13
7. Transportation / Package ..............13
8. Environmental Information .............13
9. EU Declaration of Conformity ........14
10. Limited Warranty ............................15
10.1 Terms and Conditions ....................15
10.2 How to claim ..................................15
11. Technical Data ...............................16
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1. Safety Instructions
In case of a problem, please contact either your ADAM dealer or us. We are
happy to help. Always refer servicing to qualified personnel and never attempt to repair this product yourself.
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.
Do not open the loudspeaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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.
Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.
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.
Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not ply with
magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
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 ut
any objects filled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
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 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.
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1. Safety Instructions
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.
Assure free airflow behind the speakers to maintain sufficient cooling.
2. Quick Start
Important Information for set up
2.1
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.
We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance.
It is important to ensure the speakers stand firmly on a solid ground!
We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).
Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to achieve optimum
sonic performance.
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2. Quick Start
2.2
Quick Start
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!
Set all level controls fully counterclockwise.
a)
Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: Use a XLR cable. The male
b)
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 loudspeaker via the included power
cables to two AC sockets.
Switch on your audio system. Then, switch on the main on/off switches on
d)
the rear panel of the loudspeakers.
Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
e)
LED
There is a diode at the front, above the tweeter. When the loudspeaker is
being switched on, it will flash red a few times. This does not indicate an
overload! It signalizes the control function of the protective circuit. Afterwards, it will start to glow green, indicating power on. If the LED flashes red
during operation, this indicates an overload. The protective circuit will be
activated.
Figure 1: LED
LED
Flashes a few times red when loudspeaker is being switched on. Glows
green during operation
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3. Speaker Placement
3.1
Vertical set up
The P11A has been designed for a vertical set up. The speakers must be
positioned on a firm ground or a stand.
Figure 2: vertical set up
3.2
Hoizontal set up
If you choose to use your speakers in horizontal position as indicated below,
please make sure that the set up is mirror symmetrical, i.e. that the
tweeters both face either the outsides or the insides. This is crucial for a
precise stereo signal.
so:
or so:
Figure 3: horizontal / mirror symmetrical set up
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3. Speaker Placement
3.3
The Stereo Triangle
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.
Figure 4: Stereo Triangle
• both loudspeaker 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
Surround Placement
3.4
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 5: Surround set up
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3. Speaker Placement
Tweeter at the height of ears
3.5
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 6: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling
General Recommendations/Advises
3.6
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.
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4. Controls/Speaker Adjustment
4.1
The Control Panel
On the rear side 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.
Figure 7:
Control panel
Room EQ > 6 kHz
High Gain
Room EQ < 150 Hz
Input Gain
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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.
Input Gain
4.2
‘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.
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