Monitor Audio GSW12 User Manual

GSW12

User Manual

Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2-3

Recycling & RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3

Unpacking 4

Foot/Spike Fixing 4

Introduction 5

GSW12 Features 5

Amp & Control Panel 6-7

Remote Control Functions 8

Positioning 9

Set Up 9-10

Specification 11

Trouble Shooting 12

Guarantee and Service 13

Claims under this guarantee 13

Data Protection 13

EC Declaration of Conformity 14

Owner Information 15

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

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Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

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Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

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Do not use this apparatus with water. The appliance should not be used near water or moisture. For example; in a wet

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basement or near a swimming pool.

Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Gold

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Signature loudspeakers. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat them as
you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

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Do not install near any heat source, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

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amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one

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wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

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where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/ accessories specied 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

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cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged

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in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases

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shall be placed on the apparatus.

This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to presence of important

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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Natural Wood Veneers. Monitor Audio takes great pride in providing a high quality product. We use only hand

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selected natural wood veneers, which are carefully matched and hand finished to the highest standard possible.
The unique nature of each veneer may result in natural colour and grain variation from samples you may have
seen in photos or at the dealer’s show room. This is what makes the product a special piece of furniture. If your speaker
is finished in a Cherry veneer please be aware that it will naturally darken with age more so than other types of wood
veneer.

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WARNING!

• THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS A DISCONNECT DEVICE, THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE

• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.

This lightening flash with an arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to the persons.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to presence of important maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

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accompanying the appliance.

This is a “Class II”, “double insulated apparatus”.
This apparatus must NOT have a safety connection to Earth.

Re-cycling

Correct Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by User in Private
Households in the EU

This symbol on the product or accessories indicates that they must not be disposed
of with your household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Instead it is your responsibility
to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for recycling WEEE. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment will
help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment.
For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for recycling please contact your local city/council
office, your local waste disposal service or the outlet where you purchased your GSW12 product.

RoHS Declaration of Conformity

Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
reduction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, January 2003.

Background

The RoHS directive restricts the use of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), hexavalent Chromium (CrVI), polybrominated
biphenyl (PBB) compounds, and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) compounds in electrical and electronic equipment
sold in the European Union.

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Unpacking

Care must be taken at all times when handling the GSW12 due to the extreme weight of the product. We
recommend a two-person lift wherever appropriate.

The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s are contained within the packaging and should be removed.

Please select the power cord appropriate to your Country/location. Mains voltage selection for 100-120 Vac or 220-240 Vac
operation is electronically auto selected.

To remove the GSW12 from its carton, place some protective material on the floor and having removed any items of packing
from the top of the pack carefully invert the carton. (Also see icons on the carton). Gradually pull the carton upwards to expose
the subwoofer, which will be presented with its base uppermost. Remove fixing tape from the bag and expose the base of
the cabinet to allow fitting of the spiked feet into the M10 threaded inserts as described below.

Spiked Foot Fixing For Carpeted Floors

The spiked foot assembly incorporates a spike for use on carpeted floors and also, a soft polymer pad (for use on wooden or
tiled floors).

Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet, or trailing mains leads that could be damaged by the
spikes.

Locking Nut

Main Threaded

Assembly

Soft Polymer

Pad

Spike

The foot comes fully assembled for use on carpeted floors. All that is
required is fixing into the cabinet. This is achieved by simply screwing
the feet fully into the 4-threaded inserts in the underside of the cabinet.
If your carpet has a very thick pile, remove the soft polymer pad from the
foot to ensure the spike goes right through the carpet onto the floor. With
great care turn your cabinet the right way up. Place the cabinet in your
desired location, and check that it is level on all sides. If it is slightly off
level, unscrew the spike at the lowest point and check again. Continue this
process until the cabinet is fully level. Use the locking nut on the foot to fix
the foot in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.

Spiked Foot Fixing For Wooden/Hard Floors

For use on solid floors or where spikes are inappropriate, it is possible
to use the foot without the spike insert. To use the foot in this manner
carefully grip the knurled portion of the spike and rotate anti clockwise to
unscrew the spike fully.

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You may find it easier to first remove the polymer pad to gain more
purchase on the spike.

The pad should be replaced before carrying out the levelling operation
previously described.