Monitor Audio RS W12 User Manual

Contents

Page Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 3-4 Recycling 4 Unpacking 5 Foot/SpikeFixing 6 AmplifierPanel and Controls 7-10 Positioning& Set Up 11 Specification 12 Guaranteeand Service 13 Claims under this guarantee 13 EC Declaration of Conformity 14 Data Protection 15 OwnerInformation 15 WarrantyCard – Fold out section in back cover

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Monitor Audio Silver RS W12 subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provideyearsof enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership.

This product, as with all the Silver RS range, is hand crafted from top to bottom using traditional woodworking skills for our sumptuous cabinets, married with thestate of the art technology of our renowned driveunits.

Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life. It stimulates the imagination, changes your mood, helps you relax, and provides endless hours of entertainment.

At Monitor Audio we pride ourselves in attempting to make the listening experienceas close as possibleto the original ‘music’ production,or as we say at MonitorAudioour aim is to make the musicexperience “As close as it gets”.

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with any safety advice and how best to set up your subwoofer to achieve the very best listening experience.

Please retain this manual forfuture reference.

Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before enjoyingyour subwoofer. Any instructions preceded by this warning triangle MUST be followed. Failureto do so may cause personal injuryordamage the unit/s

2. Lifting/Moving Due to the extreme weight of the RS W12, care must be taken at all times

whenhandling the product and we recommenda 2-person lift.

3. Power If the RS W12 is not likely to be used for extended periods we would advise it is switched off at the mains power supply. This is a recommendedsafepracticein order to reduce the risk of electricalfire.

4. Power Cord Protection The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be steppedon or pinched by items placed upon or against it.

5. Water & Moisture The RS W12 should not be used near water - for example, bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, and washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish bowls be placed on the product. Please ensure that no liquid is spilt

on the appliance, especially on the rear panel where the power cord enters the amp.

6. Heat/Humidity TheRS W12 shouldnotbe placed nearany heatsourcesuch as radiators, open fires, stoves, direct sunlight and any other appliance that produces heat.

This product is designed for use within the home environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures & humidity when placed on patios or open conditionscouldadverselyaffect the wooden cabinet.

7. Ventilation The RS W12 should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its own proper ventilation. For example it should not be placed on a sofa, bed or deep pile rug or similar surface that may impair any ventilationopenings. It should not be placed in any purpose built

location without suitable ventilation being provided.

8. Damage requiring Service Qualifiedpersonnelshouldservicetheappliance when:

 Thepowercord or plughas been damaged.  Liquidhas been spilt on therear panel.  TheRS W12 has been droppedor the enclosuredamaged.  The RS W12 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in itsperformance.

9. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that specified in this manual. Only qualified personnel should carry out all otherservicingrequirements.

10.Cleaning Before cleaning it is advisable to disconnect the RS W12 from the power supply.

Avoid touching the RS W12 drive unit whilst cleaning, as any damage will impairitsperformance.

You will fully appreciate that great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Silver RS W12. It is our intention that it should provide a lifetime of musical pleasure. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat it as you woulda fine pieceoffurniture because that ishowit has beendesigned.

11. Natural Wood Veneers

MonitorAudiotakes great pride in providinga high quality product. We use only hand selected natural wood veneers, which are carefully matchedand hand finished to the highest standard possible. The unique nature of each veneer may result in natural colour variation and grain from samples you may have seen in photos or at the dealer’s show room. Thisis what makes theproducta special pieceof furniture. If your speaker is finished in a Cherry veneer please be aware that it will naturallydarken with age more so than other types ofwood veneer.

Re-cycling

When it is time to replace your RS W12 please help us protectthe environment by disposingofit in an appropriateand responsible manner.

Furtherdetailsare available fromwww.monitoraudio.co.uk

Unpacking

Care must be taken at all times when handling the RS W12 due to the extreme weightof the product. We recommenda two-person lift whereverappropriate.

The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s are contained in separate protectivecardboardsleeves and shouldberemoved.

Please select the power cord appropriate to your Country/location. Mains voltage selection for 120 or 230 Vac operation is electronically auto selected.

To remove the RS W12 from its carton place some protective material on thefloor and having removedany 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 exposethe subwoofer, which will be presentedwith its base uppermost. Remove fixing tape from plastic bag and expose the base/cabinet to allow fitting of the spikedfeetinto the M10 threadedinserts as describedonpage 6

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