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1. CIHIMOd INOdA LAdNI SAISSVd OL LNdLNO dAWYOASNVaL IINVd INOHA ANMOA NO Du auc ou JOMOd JO suly Ie jo 5010040 ou INdLNO SaNoHdavaH 8 1 OJHILS LNOHA NO ANMOA lt I A dd HOLIMS LNAWSOV ld HIMOd 3ALLAVO HOLIMS HIMOd TANVd H 7 e xnv LAdNI 49 1 OJHALS d 1 9 LAdNI dAJONV IVENN 5 CL INdNIINH CIONVIVI NN IL OJHIIS Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place This Limited Product Warranty Product Warranty is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc LOUD and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD authorized reseller or dealer The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product hereinafter Customer you or your For products purchased outside the U S or Canada please visit www 20trees com to find contact information for your local distributor and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period If the product fails to conform to the warranty then2. e Choose which side of the desk gets the volume knob with the convenient speaker placement switch e Convenient front panel volume knob with lit power ring gives you on off volume control and power indication where you need it e Plug your smart phone or other source right into the front of the speakers and listen instantly e Front facing headphone jack auto defeats speaker output and provides tactile headphone volume control e choice of inputs for simple connection to almost any audio source 1 4 1 8 RCA e Smooth waveguide design delivers unmatched clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels e Custom tuned rear ports for smooth even bass extension e All wood cabinet provides a natural sonic character superior to low grade plastic designs e Included accessories e Acoustic isolation pads minimize boomy bass build up and provide up down tilt control for more focused listening e 1 8 to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers e 1 8 to 1 8 cable to connect a smart phone or media player to front panel of speakers e Speaker to speaker cable D Like us Follow us E Watch our dang videos yenuew SISUMO Owner s Manual Introduction Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors are designed for multimedia creation and entertainment delivering studio quality design and performance in sleek small footprint designs Featuring 50 watts of power and premium components like a sound enhan
3. TC 3 E rn msn ments 3 ug TE 4 7 4 AA 4 Additional Tidbits of Wisdom ee 4 Hookup Diagrams eee 5 Rear Panel Description eee 7 A 7 LONE aos 7 3 Signal QU aaia 7 4 Powered Speaker Position Select Switch 8 5 Wire Terminals 8 6 Custom Tuned Rear Port 8 Front Panel Description eee 8 HEEN meer 8 8 Phones Oui Eege 8 9 Volume gt ns 8 Input Signal WII ici asnasa odaia 9 Care And AA 9 Appendix A Service Information ee 10 Appendix B Technical Information sccsescsssssesssesecesssssconsessseee 12 CR Series Specifications ssccsscsssssscsesssesssssssscsssesssssscssscsees 12 CR Series DIMENSIONS eee 13 CR Series Block Diagramme 14 CR Series Limited Warranty ete 15 Please write your serial number here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization make dad proud etc e Purchased at i Date of purchase Part No SW1069 Rev B 05 15 2015 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved CR3 e CR4 Features e Studio quality design sound and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment e Professional grade components for optimized sonic performance e 50 watts of clean articulate stereo sound e Polypropylene coated woofer e 3 CR3 e 4 CRA e 75 Ferrofluid cooled silk dome tweeter e Ultra wide frequency range perfect for full range multimedia e 80 Hz 20 kHz CR3 e 70 Hz 20 kHz CR4
4. cable the power is turned off Even though these cables are included they might need to be replaced at some point e g cats play tug of war kid uses it as a whip you use it as a makeshift tourniquet etc Or perhaps you prefer to use the 1 4 inputs If so we recommend using high quality shielded cables to connect the signal source to the signal input jack 3 on CR Series reference monitors Three types of input connectors are provided to interface with virtually any application you may have e Balanced TRS Unbalanced TS cables work well with the 1 4 inputs e Unbalanced phono cables work well with the RCA inputs e Balanced TRS cables work well with the 1 8 inputs NOTE Route the cable away from AC power cords and outlets These are common sources for hum in an audio signal Wall warts and line lumps are especially insidious hum inducers NOTE In certain home theater applications it may be necessary to connect the speaker outputs from a stereo receiver to the inputs of the CR Series reference monitors if the receiver doesn t have preamp outputs or other line level output connections speaker output directly to the input of the CR Series reference monitor Speaker levels are much higher than line levels and can damage the input circuitry in the CR Series reference monitors CAUTION Do not attempt to connect a VERY IMPORTANT However it is possible to insert a speaker level to line level signal atte
5. point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the prescence of important operating and maintaining servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors el EI 19 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in q residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmtul interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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 the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to
6. that the volume of the computer and monitors are above 0 Last step move the monitors around until the optimal sound has been achieved and adjust volume to taste Optional place the included acoustic isolation pads underneath the monitors to minimize boomy bass build up and provide up down tilt control for more focused listening Owner s Manual Hookup Diagrams continued POWERED SPEAKER PASSIVE SPEAKER 1 RAE AU 4 OUTPUT TO PASSIVE SPEAKER Mobile Phone or MP3 Player Playback Source gt AAA The illustration above shows another use for CR Series Reference Monitors Perhaps a friend created a playlist on their smart phone and wants to share it With great hesitation you finally oblige Everyone has that one friend with terrible taste in music We know it happens In this example simply connect the included cable from the smart phone s output headphone 1 8 jack to the 1 8 aux input on the front panel of the powered CR Series Reference Monitor Next we ll want to connect the passive speaker The included black and red speaker wires should be connected from the powered monitor s spring clips to the passive monitor s spring clips as detailed by the dotted lines above Connect black to black and red to red Almost there Move the Powered Speaker Position Select switch to either the L or R position based on
7. CR3 gt CR4 Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors OWNER S MANUAL Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth NSM ba P Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manutacturer 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING 12 Use only with a 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 trom tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or wh
8. LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www 20trees com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding weekends or LOUD holidays Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obtain any warranty service For full terms and conditions as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product please visit www 20trees com The Product Warranty together with your invoice or receipt and the terms and conditions located at www 720trees com constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof No amendment modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby Owner s Manual AE Woodinville WA 98072 e USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www 720trees com
9. ce hum e Is there a light dimmer or other triac based device on the same AC circuit as the monitor Dimmers cause buzzing noises Use an AC line filter or plug the monitor into a different AC circuit e Excessive hiss is an indication of an incorrect gain setting somewhere before the speaker e If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged in If it sounds noisy there it s not the monitor Repair For warranty service please refer to the warranty information on page 15 Non warranty service is available at a factory authorized service center To locate the nearest service center visit www 720trees com click Contact Tech Support and select Locate a Service Center or Distributor 8 Service for CR Series Monitors living outside the United States may be obtained through local dealers or distributors If you do not have access to our website please call our Tech Support department at 1 800 898 3211 normal business hours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area Need help with the CR Series Reference Monitor Visit www 7 20trees com and click Support to find FAQs manuals and addendums Email us at techmail loudtechinc com Telephone 1 800 898 3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps Monday through Friday normal business hours Pacific Time Owner s Manual Appe
10. cing high frequency waveguide Creative Reference monitors ensure pristine accurate sound for any application Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with CR s speaker placement switch and take advantage of convenient front panel features like a dedicated input for smartphone playback Plus you get all the cables and acoustic isolation pads you need to get started right out of the box With these Creative Reference monitors you get professional sound quality and features in compact desk friendly designs perfect for work play and everything in between How to Use This Manual After this introduction a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast The hookup diagrams show some typical setups while the remaining sections provide details of the CR3 and CR4 monitors This icon marks informartion that is critically important or unique to these monitors For your own good and our peace of mind please read and remember them You will be quizzed later VERY IMPORTANT Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Quick Start We realize that you can t wait to hook up your CR Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors and try them out Nevertheless please take the time to read this page NOW and the rest can wait until you re good and ready 1 Turn the volume control on the front of the powered CR monitor down fully counterclockwise before turning the unit on for the first time 2 Set the power switc
11. d for handles Custom tuned rear port tube Adiabatic batting Power ring around volume knob 0 40 C 32 104 F Physical Dimensions and Weight CR3 Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight CR4 Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Disclaimer 8 2 in 208 mm 5 5 in 140 mm 6 2 in 158 mm 9 4 lb 4 1 kg pair 8 8 in 224 mm 6 1 in 156 mm 7 3 in 185 mm 12 0 lb 5 4 kg pair LOUD Technologies is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice The Running Man is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc This manual also contains names and marks of other companies which belong to those respective companies and are hereby acknowledged 2015 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved CR3 Dimensions 5 5in 140 mm 6 2 in 158 mm WEIGHT per pair 9 4 lb 4 1 kg CR4 Dimensions 6 1in 156 mm 7 3 in 185 mm WEIGHT per pair 12 0 lb 5 4 kg Owner s Manual AJIOOM aJAldd AONSANOAYA MO HI3AIHA AONINDIHA HOIH dJAOSSOJO r AAISSVd L zm 42100M aJAldd AONANOAYA MO HaLIIML e HIAIHOA AONINDIHA HOIH r A DA AJAOSSOJO HAVAAS I3HIMOd L o a am CR Series Block Diagram
12. en 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 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids such as vases or beer glasses shall be placed on the apparatus 16 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker style AC mains power switch This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 18 The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device 50 the disconnect device shall remain readily operable A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prescence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation
13. ermanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here neo LE Sound Level dBA e day in Slow Response Typical Example QU 8 90 Duo in small club 6 2 E A Very loud classical music E Matt screaming at Troy about deadlines 1 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Laite on liitett v suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag Correct disposal of this product This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE directive 2012 19 EU and your national law This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office waste authority or your household waste disposal service Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 d
14. g them around For example if a left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the monitor end If the problem switches sides it s not the monitor It could be a bad cable or no signal from the source Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Bad Sound e Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack Make sure it is plugged all the way in gt sit loud and distorted Reduce the signal level at the source gt If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the preamp stage If it sounds bad there it s not the monitor e Too much bass or not enough bass Move around the room and see if the bass response changes It s possible your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled If so try moving the monitors to a different position or moving your listening position Noise Hum Buzz e Check the signal cable between the computer mixer MP3 player smart phone and the reference monitor Make sure all connections are secure These problems usually produce crackling noises hum or buzz e Ifconnecting an unbalanced output to the CR Series reference monitor s balanced input make sure the shield 1s connected to the unbalanced ground of the source e Make sure the signal cable is not routed near AC cables power transformers or other EMI sources including wall warts and line lumps These sources usually produ
15. h on the back panel off This will prevent you from accidentally connecting a hot signal source to the monitor and getting a rude surprise 3 Connect the line level monitor signal from your computer mixer or other signal source to the input jacks on the rear panel of the Creative Reference Monitor 14 or RCA 4 Connect the black and red speaker wires from the powered monitor s spring clips to the passive monitor s spring clips 5 Connect the affixed line cord into an AC outlet The monitor may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated on the back panel 6 Turn the computer mixer or other signal source on 7 Turn on the power switch on the rear panel of the CR monitor 8 Turn the front panel volume control clockwise until the monitor clicks on and the greatest of all Rings of Power the One Ring surrounding the volume knob illuminates 9 Play an audio file and slowly turn the front panel volume control to a comfortable listening level If you desire a more thorough walk through of your CR monitors there is a wealth of information in the following pages Additional Tidbits of Wisdom e Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection e When you shut down your equipment turn off the monitors first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out the speakers When powe
16. loud and could cause permanent hearing damage Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with some headphones BE CAREFUL Always turn the volume knob all the way down before connecting headphones Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully E 2 gt 9 Volume Knob CR Series reference monitors expect a line level signal at its input Use this control to adjust the sensitivity of the input section according to the signal strength at its input The volume knob not only adjusts the overall output level but it also turns the monitor on and off Simply turn the knob counter clockwise until it clicks off Turn the knob clockwise to turn the volume up The ring surrounding the volume knob illuminates when the reference monitor is plugged in and the power switch Is on Refer to the Quick Start section on page 4 for the level setting procedure Input Signal Wiring Care and Cleaning Included with the CR Series Reference Monitors are CR Series reference monitors will provide many years multiple accessories including of reliable service if you follow these guidelines e 1 8 to stereo RCA cable to connect computer e Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture output to speakers e Avoid exposure to extreme cold below freezing e 1 8 to 1 3 cable to connect a smart phone temperatures or media player to front panel of speakers e Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets Only do this when e Speaker to speaker
17. ly set it up to suit your preference 5 Wire Terminals PASSIVE SPEAKER Connect the included black and red speaker wires from the powered monitor s spring clips big green ball number 5 on page 6 to the passive monitor s spring clips as seen to the right INPUT FROM POWERED SPEAKER 6 Custom Tuned Rear Port The custom tuned rear port uses the radiation from the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low frequency response of the speaker The size of the port is carefully designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet and the characteristics of the woofer to produce low frequency extension D Pe Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Front Panel Description 7 Aux Input Connect a line level signal from an MP3 player smart phone or other signal source to this input jack using an 1 8 connector It is wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society Stereo 1 8 TRS Left Channel Tip Right Channel Ring Ground Sleeve 8 Phones Output This 1 8 TRS connector supplies the output to stereo headphones The volume is controlled with the volume knob 9 The signal to the power amp is killed when headphones are connected The phones output is wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society Stereo 1 8 TRS Left Channel Tip Right Channel Ring Ground Sleeve Warning The headphone amp is
18. ndix B Technical Information CR Series Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Response 3 dB Frequency Response 10 dB Maximum SPL Peak Per Pair Crossover Frequency Transducers Low Frequency 70 Hz 20 kHz CR3 60 Hz 20 kHz CR4 80 Hz 20 kHz CR3 70 Hz 20 kHz CR4 97 dB CR3 100 dB CR4 3 kHz 3 0 in 76 mm polypropylene coated woofer CR3 4 0 in 102 mm polypropylene coated woofer CR4 High Frequency 0 75 in 19 mm silk dome tweeter Amplifiers Rated Power 28 watts rms 50 watts peak Design Class AB Input Output Input Type Balanced unbalanced 1 4 TRS unbalanced RCA Rear 1 8 TRS Front Input Impedance 20 KQ balanced bridging 10 KQ unbalanced Output Type Power Requirements United States Europe Korea Japan Power Consumption 1 8 stereo headphones Front 120 VAC 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 Hz 220 VAC 60 Hz 100 VAC 50 60 Hz 72 watts with music loud mix Note CR Series monitors do not support multiple voltage configurations Make sure the voltage rating for your particular model as indicated on the rear panel corresponds with your local AC mains voltage K Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Construction Features Basic Design Enclosure Construction Finish Handles Port Configuration Damping Display LED Front Operating Temperature Rectangular Solid MDF Black vinyl wrap At lt 10 lb each there is no nee
19. nuator between the receiver s speaker output and the CR Series reference monitor s input Any local authorized dealer should be able to assist or you can build your own Owner s Manual Appendix A Service Information If you think your CR Series Reference Monitor has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Support section of our website www 720trees com where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your CRs away Troubleshooting No Power e Our favorite question Is it plugged in e Make sure the power cord 18 plugged all the way into the AC outlet e Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp e Is the power 2 switch on the rear panel in the ON position e Is the ring surrounding the volume knob 9 on the front panel illuminated If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No Sound below No Sound e Is the ring surrounding the volume knob 9 on the front panel illuminated If not refer to No Power above e Is the volume knob 9 turned up gt Is the signal source turned up Make sure the signal level from the computer mixer MP3 player smart phone or whatever device immediately precedes the reference monitors is high enough to produce sound e 11105 a stereo pair try switchin
20. om the AC supply 3 Signal Inputs Connect the line level signal from a computer mixer or other signal source to one pair of these input jacks There are two types of input connectors to choose from 1 4 line level signals driven by balanced or unbalanced sources or RCA line level signals driven by unbalanced sources Since these are connected together electrically do not connect more than one signal at a time to the input jacks A balanced signal provides better noise rejection and is the preferred method especially if using a cable longer than 20 feet 6 meters They are wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society Balanced 1 4 TRS Hot Tip Cold Ring Shield Ground Sleeve SLEEVE Balanced 1 4 Connectors Unbalanced 1 4 TS Hot Tip Shield Ground Sleeve SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP mp yv TIP WC SLEEVE Unbalanced 1 4 Connectors Unbalanced RCA Hot Tip Shield Ground Sleeve SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP oia e RCA Unbalanced Connectors Owner s Manual 4 Powered Speaker Position Select Switch Here you get to decide if the powered monitor is to be positioned on the left side switch up or right side switch down of the desk One convenience is that it keeps the power cord front and or rear panel connections from crossing your work space Additionally it doesn t discriminate between right or left handed users Simp
21. operate the equipment under FCC rules 20 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class 0 selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 2 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specitied the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent p
22. ring up turn on the monitors last e Save the sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need warranty service See page 15 for details Hookup Diagrams POWERED SPEAKER INPUTS IO E E EHE EEEE EEE EEHEEHE HH HE TO 1 E WW WW WW 3 E OUTPUT PASSIVE SPEAKER CREATIVE REFERENCE MULTIMEDIA MONITOR a a E E INPUT FRO POWERED SPEAKER The illustration above shows a typical use for CR Series Reference Monitors Everyone needs tunes while working right or is it just me In this example simply connect the included cable from the computers 1 8 output jack to the L R RCA inputs of the powered CR Series Reference Monitor If you prefer to use 1 4 inputs instead of RCA inputs that option is available too Next we ll want to connect the passive speaker The included black and red speaker wires should be connected from the powered monitor s spring clips to the passive monitor s spring clips as detailed by the dotted lines above Connect black to black and red to red Almost there Move the Powered Speaker Position Select switch to either the L or R position based on whether the powered reference monitor the one with the volume knob will be on the left or right side Now position the monitors where you would like them Play audio through the computer making sure
23. whether the powered reference monitor the one with the volume knob will be on the left or right side Now position the monitors where you would like them Play audio through the smart phone making sure that the volume of the smart phone and monitors are above 0 Last step move the monitors around until the optimal sound has been achieved and adjust volume fo taste Optional plugging a pair of headphones into the 1 8 headphones jack auto defeats the speaker output The front panel volume control then controls the level going to the phones E Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors Rear Panel Description POWERED SPEAKER INPUTS OUTPUT TO PASSIVE SPEAKER POWERED SPEAKER POSITION SELECT 1 AC Line Cord Plug the attached power cord into a live AC outlet that has the correct voltage indicated on the rear panel 2 Power Switch Press this switch left to turn the CR reference monitors on Make sure the volume knob 9 is off fully counter clockwise before turning it on The ring surrounding the volume knob illuminates when the CR reference monitor is plugged into an AC outlet the power switch is turned on and the front panel volume control is turned clockwise until the monitor clicks on Press the right side of this switch down to put the monitors into standby mode They will not function but the circuits are still live To remove AC power either turn off the AC supply or unplug the power cord fr
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