Dynaudio BM12S, BM 10S User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Voltage Line plug according to standard.
110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.
220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section 107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.
240V BS 1363 of 1984. Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and un-switched socket outlets.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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.
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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 tip-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.
Warning!
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product.
• Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs.
• Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. See table below:
• This equipment 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 cord from the AC receptable.
• The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable.
• Do not install in a confined space.
• Do not open the unit - risk of electric shock inside.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Service
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• All service must be performed by qualified personnel.
Advice on maintenance and care
Maintenance / Care
No special maintenance is necessary. Cleaning the
cabinet's surfaces with a damp cloth will suffice. Never use
cleaners or chemicals.
About Wood Veneer Finishes
Dynaudio speaker cabinets are finished with the highest
quality real wood veneers. As with many natural products,
wood finish may change color over time, particularly if
exposed to bright sunlight.
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Certificate Of Conformity
TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240 Risskov,
Denmark, hereby declares on own responsibility that
following products:
BM12S and BM10S
- that are covered by this certificate and marked with
CE-label conforms with following standards:
EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains
(IEC 60065) operated electronic and related
apparatus for household and similar
general use
EN 55103-1 Product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for
professional use. Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2 Product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for
professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
With reference to regulations in following directives:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
Issued in Risskov, April 2004
Mads Peter Lübeck
Chief Executive Officer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.
The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada:
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
introduction
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions &
Certificate of Conformity and Maintenance . . .a-b
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Quick Setup Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up & Tuning In
Master/Slave mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Single Subwoofer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Multiple Subwoofer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Control and Battery Connection . . . . . .9
Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Switching the Subwoofer On/Off . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Mode for On/Standby . . . . . . . . . . .10
Temporary Manual mode for On/Standby . . . .11
Subwoofer Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Cross-over Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Select EXT On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Storing and recalling presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Positioning the Subwoofer
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Finding Optimal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cross-over frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Finding Optimal Phase Settings . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Prod. No. 606111012
Manual Rev. 1.01
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing this Dynaudio subwoofer. With it, you have chosen for the latest in audio technology and
engineering, culminating into the finest in audio reproduction.
With their dynamic, accurate performance and ease of integration into even elaborate systems, Dynaudio subwoofers are
ideally suited to obtain maximum enjoyment from High-Resolution formats such as DVD-Audio™ and SACD™. These
characteristics in combination with sustained high volume level capabilities make Dynaudio subwoofers also an ideal
choice for demanding Home Theater set-ups.
In order to obtain the best possible performance from your Dynaudio subwoofer, please carefully read and follow the
instructions. We wish you many musical and exciting moments with your Dynaudio Subwoofer.
Wilfried Ehrenholz
Dynaudio.
Features:
• Powerful integrated amplifier
• Full remote control
• 4 presets to store your favorite settings for volume, roll-off frequency, phase and low
frequency extension.
• "Master" & "Slave" function for easy integration when using multiple subwoofers
• Automatic On/Standby switching through music-sensing
• XLR in- and Outputs for interference-free connections
• Front and back panel remote control command receivers ("eyes") allow for flexible
positioning
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
This quick set-up guide assumes some knowledge with
regards to installing, connecting and using a
subwoofer. We strongly recommend that you do read
through the instruction manual in order to get the best
performance from your Dynaudio subwoofer, even if
you already have installed the subwoofer.
Installing:
• Carefully unpack the subwoofer and accessories.
• Install the battery cell in the remote control.
• Connect the processor's or receiver's subwoofer Output
to either the RCA or XLR Input.
• Set the Input button to "Master" unless the subwoofer is
used in a multiple subwoofer setup where another
subwoofer is set as master.
• Set the Preset/Settings switch to "Store".
• Double-check all connections; now connect the supplied
mains lead to the subwoofer and AC outlet.
Using:
• Controlling the subwoofer is entirely done by using the
remote control. Whenever the subwoofer receives a
command from the remote control, the Power status LED
will blink.
• Set the mains switch on the back panel of the subwoofer
to On. The Power status LED will light up green.
• The subwoofer switches to On or Standby automatically:
It will switch to On when a signal presents itself, it will
switch to Standby when no signal has been available for
20 minutes. When switched to Standby, the power status
LED is red; switched to On, the LED is green.
It is possible to temporarily override Automatic switching:
Briefly pressing the green "I" (Power On) button on the
remote will switch the subwoofer to On, even if no signal is
present. Note that if no music signal presents itself within
20 minutes, the subwoofer will switch back to Standby
again. If you prefer the subwoofer to stay switched On all
the time -regardless of Input signal- press and hold the
green "I' button for 2 seconds to set to Manual Standby/On
switching: The Manual status LED will light up green.
Briefly pressing the red "O" (Power Standby) button will
switch it to Standby, even if a music signal is still present.
Note that on the next occasion a music signal presents
itself (after a 20 minute silence), the subwoofer will switch
to On again automatically. If you prefer the subwoofer
remains switched to Standby all the time -regardless of
Input signal- press and hold the red "O" button for 2
seconds to set to manual Standby/On switching: The
Manual status LED will light up green.
Pressing either the "I" or "O" button briefly, regardless if the
subwoofer is switched On or in Standby mode, will set the
subwoofer back to Automatic switching again:. The Manual
status LED will extinguish.
• Set the subwoofers volume level by pressing the Level
"+" or "-" button.
• Select the desired cross-over frequency by pressing
either 60, 80, 100Hz or Flat. If cross-over frequency
selection is handled by the multi-channel processor or
receiver (most cases), select "Flat".
• Select the desired Phase setting by pressing either the
0°, 90°, 180 or 270° button.
• In the Ext Off mode, the very deepest bass will be
filtered; this will allow the subwoofer to achieve even
higher sound pressure levels. Generally speaking, this
setting is best suited for movies and most music. Press
the EXT On for deepest bass response, as suited for
some music or movie soundtracks with extreme deep
bass.
• You can store your settings in one of the 4 presets A, B,
C or D. Make sure the Preset/Settings switch on the
subwoofers back panel is set to "Store". Press and hold
the desired Preset button for 3 seconds to store. The
Power status LED will blink 3 times to confirm. Previously
stored settings will have been over-written. Set the
Preset/Settings switch to "lock" to prevent accidental
over-writing of the presets.
To recall a preset, simply press the desired preset button
briefly.
Install and make all connections to the subwoofer
and rest of the system before switching the system
and subwoofer on.
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