Behringer MS40 User Manual

User’s Manual

Version 1.1 August 2005

DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40

DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

the top cover (or the rear section). No user
serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tipping over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

15) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operation instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

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DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,
welcome to the team

of BEHRINGER users,
and thank you very
much for expressing
your confidence in us by
purchasing this studio
monitor.

Writing this foreword
for you gives me great
pleasure, because it
represents the cul­mination of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering team
to achieve a very
ambitious goal: to present
a pair of outstanding
digital monitor speakers,

whose excellent sound
and vast connection options makes them ideal for use in every
computer studio. The task of designing our new DIGITAL
MONITOR SPEAKERS certainly meant a great deal of
responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the
discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations also
meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing
a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a
great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can
be proud of what they’ve achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we manage to produce such high­quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on
to you? Because we know that your success is our success too!

I would like to thank all of you who have made the MS20 and
MS40 possible. You have all made your own personal
contributions, from the developers to the many other employees
at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.

My friends, it’s been worth the effort!

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by
purchasing the BEHRINGER DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS
MS20/MS40. The MS20/MS40 are active loudspeakers that
reproduce your music with highest fidelity and balance. Due to
their flexible connection options, the MS20/MS40 can be used in
a variety of applications, such as computer studios and audio or
multimedia workstations. You can also use them to monitor your
keyboards and playback.

Two digital inputs plus two stereo analog inputs enable you to
connect a broad range of sound sources and mix two of them
within the loudspeakers. Additionally, we have equipped the
MS20/MS40 with a headphone connector. The speakers are
magnetically shielded, so you can use them near computer monitors.

 This User’s Manual is intended to familiarize you

with the unit’s control elements, so that you can
master all the functions. After having thoroughly
read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for
future reference.

1.1 Before getting started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your MS20/MS40 speakers were carefully packed at the
assembly plant to assure secure transport. If the cardboard box
is damaged, please inspect the equipment immediately for any
signs of physical damage.

 NEVER send damaged units directly to BEHRINGER.

Please, immediately notify the dealer from whom
you acquired the unit and the transportation company
that delivered the unit to you. Otherwise, all claims
for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

 We recommend that you always use an appropriate

carrying case when transporting your MS20/MS40
speakers to ensure their optimal protection.

 Always use the original packaging to avoid damage

when shipping or storing the unit.

 Never let unsupervised children play with the

MS20/MS40 or with its packaging.

 Please dispose of all packaging materials in an

environmentally-friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,
and never place the MS20/MS40 on top of an amplifier or in the
vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

 Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please

make sure that the voltage corresponds to the
voltage stated on the label on the backside of your
MS20/MS40.

Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All
required safety precautions have been adhered to.

 These monitor speakers are capable of producing

extreme volumes. Please bear in mind that high
sound pressures do not only temporarily damage
your sense of hearing, they can also cause
permanent damage. Be sure to select an
appropriate volume level.

1. INTRODUCTION

ATTENTION!

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