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1. omoti USER MANUAL ag Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation operation and service instructions in this manual The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install configure or operate the Airmotiv 6s precision bi amplified monitor After successful installation and configuration of the Airmotiv 6s be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation Please read and follow all instructions and heed all warnings on the Airmotiv 6s and in this manual The vast majority of the subsequent safety precautions are common sense If you are not comfortable with the installation of audio video entertainment equipment you should seek the services of a qualified installation professional or call us for help WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AIRMOTIV 6S NEAR WATER OR IN WET LOCATIONS DO NOT2. Page 5 oltmoti Z Unpacking Your Emotiva alrmotiv 65 powered monitors were carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack them please contact Emotiva immediately Gently remove your alrmotiv 65 powered monitors from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material Avoid pressing directly on the front of the low frequency transducer or dropping any bits of packing material into the high frequency transducer or rear port opening It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your airmotiv 65 monitors ever need to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place It is the easiest way to verify your purchase date for warranty purposes and may also be required if you ever have to file an insurance claim We truly value customer feedback and would like to hear from you Page 6 oltmoti Z The Emotiva girmotiv 65 Powered Monitor 1 Emotiva s exclusive airmotiv high frequency transducer N Emotiva s exclusive airmotiv low frequency transducer Power indicator Slot loaded tuned port Balanced input XLR Unbalanced input RCA Level trim oN QAU A W Low frequency Equalization adjustment Ke High frequency Equalization adjustment 10 AC Line Voltage selector 11 IEC power cable recept
3. 420 mm x 350 mm x 496 mm Weight each packaged 30 5 pounds 13 9 kg Weight each net 25 pounds 11 4 kg Page 23 oltmoti Z Troubleshooting Emotiva s airmotiv 65 powered monitors are carefully designed and manufactured from high quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation The troubleshooting section describes some common problems and how to eliminate them If this doesn t solve your problem please contact Emotiva Technical Support where a real person will be glad to help you get up and running Please remember to power down your alrmotiv 65 monitors and all connected equipment before changing or disconnecting cables The following two procedures will address the vast majority of problems that you may encounter Check the power connections The blue power indicator on the front of the alrmotiv 65 should remain illuminated when the unit is on If you don t have power verify that the rear panel power switch is on that the removable power cord is fully inserted into its back panel receptacle that you re plugged into an active AC outlet of correct voltage and that the fuse in the power receptacle is not blown Check the signal source It s a good idea to verify that your signal source is working that all cabling is correct and intact and that signal is present on the input of your alrmotiv Gs monitors First check the source itself by trying different media like a different
4. use caution to avoid injury from tip over Connect the Airmotiv 6s only to power sources of the correct voltage as shown in this manual and on the Airmotiv 6s unit Protect power supply cables from being pinched walked on or otherwise damaged Be especially careful where the power cable enters the power outlet and the unit Only connect the Airmotiv 6s to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and rating DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe adapters A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other A grounding plug has a third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors The wide blade or third groundling prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet If you replace the power cord only use one of similar type and equal or greater current rating The power cable for the Airmotiv 6s should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms or when unused for a long period of time Only replace the fuse s in the Airmotiv 6s with a fuse s of proper value and voltage rating The Airmotiv 6s should only be cleaned as directed in the Manual Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the port drivers or controls Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit You
5. CD or a different source component Next make sure that your source is properly configured that its output level is set correctly and that your interconnect cables are properly connected and in good condition If the problem is common to both channels verify that all switches are in their proper positions and that the output you are using is enabled If the problem is occurring in only one channel test each channel by disconnecting each cable at the monitor and swapping them By swapping the left and right connections at different points you can easily narrow the problem down to a particular cable or piece of equipment Page 24 oltmotiv 2z Problem No output at all Verify that you have power e Check your signal source Problem Low but undistorted sound e Check your signal source Problem Intermittent sound e Ifthe sound level is not excessive then excessive low frequency signal possibly from a warped record on a turntable or excessive high frequency signal possibly from high frequency feedback or a defective signal source could be triggering the protection circuitry Problem Excessive hum or noise e Read the chapter titled Avoiding Hum and Noise in the Connections section of this manual e Check your signal source e Verify that all cables are plugged fully in that the connectors fit tightly and that the cables and connectors are in good condition e Try repositioning cables If you have signal cabl
6. EXPOSE IT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM OTHER SOURCES AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES ARE PLACED ON IT DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WHICH MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE AIRMOTIV 6S THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT REFER ALL SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Do not install the Airmotiv 6s near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produces heat Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks Avoid installing the unit directly above other heat producing equipment unless sufficient ventilation or forced air cooling is provided Do not install the Airmotiv 6s in locations without proper ventilation The Airmotiv 6s should not be operated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block air flow to the heat sinks The unit should not be mounted against a surface or in an enclosed location such as a bookcase cabinet or closed equipment rack unless sufficient ventilation is provided Always install your Airmotiv 6s according to the manufacturer s instructions and only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer Do not install the Airmotiv 6s on any stand shelf or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its weight If a cart is used to move the unit
7. example a superb system could be built by using Emotiva s airmotiv GS powered monitors for front speakers and alrmotiv 4s or alrmotiv 55 powered monitors for surrounds Since all alrmotiv monitors share the same basic technology and are voiced similarly they will work exceptionally well together in any combination in a surround or multi channel playback system Some systems may also use a mix of alrmofiv powered monitors and traditional speakers and amplifiers For example if you already own passive monitors and a stereo power amplifier you could upgrade to surround sound by adding a pre processor and three alrmofiv powered monitors one front center and two surrounds This way you would avoid the need for more amplifier channels and minimize the number of additional connections Sound is subjective and both room acoustics and personal preference play a big part in the listening experience so use these guidelines as a starting point but feel free to experiment until you achieve the sound you like best If possible for best imaging and soundstage mount all of your airmotiv 65 speakers upright with the high frequency transducer on top vertically not angled upwards or downwards with the middle of the front baffle at approximately the same height as the listener s seated head height e Place your left front and right front speakers flanking the video display TV The distance between left front and right front speakers is a matter
8. of dish detergent or other mild cleaning liquid followed by a rag dampened with plain water and then dry with a clean rag Avoid applying cleaning liquid to the front baffle Cleaning the Low frequency Transducer Is something gets spattered on the cone or surround of the low frequency transducer it may be carefully cleaned with a dampened rag Be careful to avoid excessive pressure Cleaning the High frequency Transducer If dust or fuzz finds its way into the front of the high frequency transducer you can try to dislodge it by blowing gently into the front of the transducer at an angle e DO NOT reach into the front of the transducer with foreign objects like tweezers to remove lint or dust as you may easily damage the transducer e DO NOT use high pressure air for cleaning This may damage the membrane If foreign objects or dirt become lodged in the transducer contact Emotiva Technical Support for assistance Changing a Fuse If the fuse blows ALWAYS REPLACE IT WITH ONE OF THE SAME SIZE RATING AND TYPE NEVER USE A FUSE OF HIGHER RATING If the fuse blows repeatedly CONTACT EMOTIVA TECHNICAL SUPPORT If there is any doubt first verify that your AC power source is the correct voltage To change the fuse use a screwdriver to release the fuse holder The fuse holder is the little plate with the picture of a fuse on it which is part of the IEC power cord receptacle First remove the power cord Then pry up on the edge of th
9. of preference placing them close to the display will tend to focus attention on the picture especially with smaller displays while moving them further apart will tend to widen the soundstage Whether to apply toe in or not is also a matter of preference Page 14 oltmoti 2z Sub woofer Display oe Left Front Right Front Left Side Right Side Surround Surround Left Rear Right Rear Surround Surround One example of placement for surround sound speakers Place your front center speaker either directly above or directly below the display If you have a large display and the front center speaker must be placed above head height better results may be achieved if it is mounted upside down high frequency transducer towards the floor and slanted slightly downwards toward the listener Next in order of preference would be to place the center speaker on its side in either location If both of these locations are impractical and especially if the left front and right front speakers are located far from the display the front center speaker can be located directly to one side of the display this location isn t optimal but may work reasonably well in some situations If your location permits it the ideal arrangement is to place your left front and right front speakers on stands away from both the front and side walls They should be placed such that the left front center front and right front speakers fo
10. powered computer speakers Depending on your computer or sound card this may be labeled as line out or speaker out Make sure to choose outputs whose volume is controlled by your computer s operating system Try to avoid outputs intended to drive small unpowered speakers directly as these often have unacceptable sound quality If no other options are available headphone outputs should be OK Most computers offer only unbalanced outputs usually via one or more 1 8 jacks Use a high quality well shielded adapter to connect the output to the unbalanced RCA inputs of your airmotiv 65 speakers A single long Y cable is preferable to multiple separate adapters and extension cables If you prefer to avoid using the lossy digital volume control provided by your computer we recommend connecting our Control Freak passive volume control between your computer and your alrmotiv Gs speakers Balanced and unbalanced connections The airmotiv 65 powered monitor offers both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR input connections The main reason balanced connections are favored on professional equipment is that they are very resistant to outside noise and interference especially with low level signal sources like microphones and in difficult situations a need to run signal cables near power cables or in otherwise noisy environments Balanced connections also offer a slight improvement in the S N ratio of the signal itself under certain cond
11. should seek service for your Airmotiv 6s by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur 1 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents 3 The unit has been exposed to rain 4 The unit exhibits a marked change in performance 5 The unit has been dropped or its enclosure or chassis is damaged NOTE TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE AIRMOTIV 6S FROM THE AC POWER MAINS DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE NOTE THE POWER CORD ON THE AIRMOTIV 6S MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES WARNING BEFORE TURNING ON THE AIRMOTIV 6S VERIFY THAT THE AC LINE VOLTAGE SWITCH ON THE REAR PANEL IS SET FOR THE CORRECT VOLTAGE FOR YOUR LOCATION IF NOT SET THE SWITCH TO THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AND REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONE OF THE CORRECT VALUE FOR THAT VOLTAGE caution A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL olmotiv 2z EMOTIVA PROFESSIONAL aj f mM O f IV TEA Powered Bi Amplified Monitors Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols Iniodicioi eeaaai 3 About This Manuali nanssomorenenonanmninenianao aaa 4 Folle 5 Unpecidcccccccccccaacca 6 The Emotiva alrmofiv GS Powered Monitor rrrrrcrrerezeeeennee 7 UI E A E E E E A A A 8 About Near Field Monitors 9 Sp
12. ING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY DEFECTS IN OR DAMAGES TO ITS PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU How do you get service In order to make a claim under the warranty you must 1 Call or email a customer service representative at 1 877 EMO TECH 1 877 366 8324 or support emotiva com Provide a description of your problem and the serial number of the product for which the warranty claim is being made 2 You will be provided with a returned material authorization number RMA 3 Ship the product to the following address with the RMA written in large bold numbers on the outside of the box and with the letters RMA written before the number Parcels arriving without a RMA number on the outside of the box will be refused The customer pays for the shipping to Warrantor and Warrantor pays for the shipping back to the customer as applicable Emotiva Audio Corporation Attn Repair Department 139 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 How does state law apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Page 28 oltmotiv 2z Accessories Interconnect cables Using high quality interconnect cables will ensure that you get the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your airmotiV powered monitors It is especial
13. acle 12 Fuse holder 13 AC Power switch Page 7 oltmoti Z Quick Start To get the most from your Emotiva airmotiv 65 powered monitors we strongly urge you to read the entire manual If you just can t wait to hear how great your alrmotiv 65 powered monitors sound this section will cover the basics you need to get started Find a secure location for your alrmotiv 65 powered monitors Verify that the alrmotiv 65 monitors you received use the correct operating voltage for your location the AC line voltage may be changed using the AC Line Voltage Selector switch on the rear panel Plug your alrmotiv 65 powered monitors into grounded AC electrical outlets If you use a different power cord or extension cord use only a three prong grounded type Connect a signal source to either the unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR input on the rear panel of each alrmotiv 65 monitor We recommend using a signal source with a variable output level If your source has a fixed output level we suggest connecting one of our Control Freak precision passive volume controls between your source and your monitors Turn on the Power switch on the rear panel of each airmotiv bs Enjoy the music While you re enjoying your airmotiv 65 monitors it would be a great time to read the rest of the manual to learn more about them Page 8 oltmoti 2z About Near Field Monitors In the past most recording studios used huge monitor louds
14. d offers a gain or reduction in high frequency output of 2 dB or 2 dB at 4 kHz If you notice excessive brightness or harshness especially if your room contains a lot of reflective surfaces try setting this control to the 2 dB position If your room contains lots of sound absorbing surfaces and your music sounds dull try setting this control to the 2 dB position Setting this control to 2 dB may also improve the overall sound when playing highly compressed music from a portable music system MP3 files and files heavily compressed using other lossy formats tend to have artifacts and distortion which are most noticeable at higher frequencies Page 21 oltmoti 2z Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Emotiva airmotiv 65 powered monitors are factory calibrated and require no periodic maintenance or calibration Cleaning the Cabinet and Baffle The cabinet of the alrmotiv 65 powered monitor should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened with plain water DO NOT spray water directly onto or into the monitor transducers or connectors and DO NOT use abrasive or chemical cleaners Gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag after cleaning If necessary use a mild detergent wipe the surface with a rag dampened with plain water afterwards to rinse it and then gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag If something nasty does get on the sides or top of your alrmotiv 65 use a rag dampened with a weak solution
15. e plate nearest the power cord opening and the fuse holder will slide out like a drawer Replace the fuse with one of the same size rating and type and carefully replace the fuse holder be sure to press firmly so it locks into place Page 22 oltmoti Z Specifications Frequency Response 42 Hz to 25 kHz 0 3 dB Input Connectors One unbalanced RCA One professional balanced XLR Driver complement One 60 x 32 mm airmotiv high frequency transducer One 165 mm 6 5 inch airmofiv low frequency transducer Bass Alignment Single rear oriented slot loaded port Amplification High frequency amplifier 100 watts RMS S N gt 100 dB THD N lt 0 05 20W 10 kHz Low frequency amplifier 110 watts RMS S N gt 100 dB THD N lt 0 05 100W 100 Hz Crossover Precision multi pole phase compensated fully active crossover Crossover frequency 2500 Hz Adjustments and Calibrations HF gain LF gain and overall gain calibrated to standard within 1 0 dB High frequency adjustment 4 kHz turnover frequency 0 calibrated 2 dB 2 dB 20 kHz Low frequency adjustment 150 Hz turnover frequency 0 calibrated 2 dB 4 dB 20 Hz Power Source 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 IEC standard removable power cord Size and Weight Size each 13 5 high x 8 5 wide x 12 75 deep 343 mm x 216 mm x 324 mm Size each packaged 16 5 long x 13 75 wide x 19 5 high
16. eaker Placement csccsssessesessssessssessecsesessesessesncsesseseesesesseeseseesesessesecaeeseseescseeseeseaes 10 CONNECHONS scrierii anaa eraa Ea E E 17 Odia 20 AdjUStMEN S ra 21 Care and Maintenance sesssssssssessssssssseeresossssessereosssnsstteseosssnesteeossssnseteressseserereessss 22 pedali 23 Lobo 24 Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty s ssesssessssessssesssssesssseesssesesssees 27 ACCESSO Sena E A a ia 29 Nobili 30 oltmoti 2z Page 2 oltmoti Z Introduction Thank you for purchasing Emotiva airmotiv 6s bi amplified powered monitors The powerful discrete internal amplifiers coupled with our advanced input processing circuitry deliver exceptional performance and stunning sound quality from a moderately sized system The 32 x 60 mm aimoftiv high frequency transducer produces crystal clear highs with vanishingly low distortion excellent detail and impressive dynamics The 6 5 inch a rmotiv low frequency transducer delivers a fast natural extended low end and a beautifully integrated and cohesive midrange The alrmotiv Gs is flat within 0 3 dB from 42 Hz to 25 kHz amazing for a speaker that occupies less than 2 3 of a cubic foot of volume The specially designed cabinet keeps room interactions to a minimum and a soft rubber bottom pad protects both the monitor and the surface it is resting on and ensures that the a mmortiv 65 remains securely positioned on any conso
17. eatable presentation of the music By eliminating most of the control room s contribution to the sound near field monitors allow the recording engineer to hear what the music really sounds like Many large studios while they still have their big control rooms that allow large groups to listen at levels approaching a live performance do a lot of their serious work on near field monitors and many recording engineers prefer them The fact that near field monitors work very well in small rooms with minimal acoustic treatment and so reduce cost and space requirements is also a major benefit for smaller studios and serious home recordists The most significant requirement for near field monitors is sound quality Unlike a big speaker intended to play loud in a huge room a near field monitor must sound perfect at moderate listening levels when located very close to the listener It must deliver every nuance and detail of the music with perfect clarity near perfect accuracy and extremely low residual noise Because it may be located only a few feet from the recording engineer s ears it can t make a lot of hiss and the cabinet and drivers can t contribute significant noise or distortion to the sound In short because the near field monitor is almost a direct pipeline between the music and the engineer s ears it must do a superb job of delivering the music with virtually no coloration or distortion Emotiva s aifmofiv monitors are your dir
18. ect link to the music Page 9 olmotiv 2z Speaker Placement Speaker placement is often a compromise between optimum performance personal preference and site requirements The following guidelines will serve as a starting point to help you decide where to place your airmotiv 65 powered monitors to achieve the best possible performance Positioning your almofiv 65 monitors as near field monitors The Emotiva alrmotiv 65 was designed primarily as a superlative near field monitor When choosing optimum locations for near field monitors the goal is to locate them close to the recording console and far from any walls or other reflective surfaces to maximize direct sound while minimizing reflected sound Mount your airmotiv 65 powered monitors on separate stands or mounts if possible If you place them directly on the meter bridge or the same table as your console vibrations may be coupled to the console You should consider using a decoupling platform beneath each monitor e Locate your monitors close to the recording console and away from walls or other large reflective surfaces If there are large reflective surfaces nearby covering them with commercial sound absorbing materials or felt or a tapestry may improve frequency response and imaging Typical near field monitor placement Page 10 oltmoti 2z If possible mount your alrmotiv 65 monitors upright with the high frequency transducer on top v
19. ed hereunder against defects in materials and workmanship for the longer of the following i the amount of time remaining under the original warranty or ii 120 days from your receipt of the repaired or replaced product The duration described in this paragraph is hereinafter referred to as the Term TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT AND ANY REPLACEMENT PRODUCT OR PARTS INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU A claim under this warranty must be made by you within the Term A claim shall not be valid and Warrantor has no obligation related to the claim if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the How do you get service section What will Warrantor do Warrantor will at its option either i repair the product or ii replace the product with a new consumer product which is identical or reasonably equivalent in Warrantor s sole discretion to the product In the event Warrantor is unable to provide replacement and repair is in Warrantor s sole discretion not commercially practicable or cannot in Warrantor s sole discretion be timely made then i if the claim was submitted d
20. ertically not angled upwards or downwards with the middle of the front baffle at approximately the same height as the engineer s seated head height and toe in each speaker so the front is directly facing towards the engineer s head Locate your airmotiv Gs monitors so that the distance between them is approximately the same as the distance between each monitor and the engineer s head the monitors and the engineer should form an equilateral triangle If your monitors must be mounted above head height tilting them down to directly face the engineer s seated head position is suggested and mounting them upside down high frequency transducer towards the floor will produce better results in many cases The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the engineer and minimize reflected sound If possible avoid mounting your monitors in the upper or lower corners of the room doing so will enhance bass output but will often produce muddy bass and adversely affect imaging If conditions require that your monitors be placed on a table or other horizontal surface or with other large reflective surfaces between them and the console you can minimize reflections by covering the surface with sound absorbing material Always leave several inches of clearance behind your airmofiv 65 powered monitors to avoid blocking the rear positioned port and to allow the amplifiers to dissipate heat via the aluminum back plate fins which will get warm in normal operati
21. es running near power cables try moving them further apart This is especially important with unbalanced cables e Ifyou are using unbalanced connections try higher quality cables with better shielding If that reduced but fails to eliminate the hum consider trying balanced cabling especially for long runs or where runs next to power cables are unavoidable e If you re already using a balanced connection the balanced outputs on some equipment may offer various options including ground lift While none of these options is specifically recommended some may produce good results in some situations e Some audio equipment especially vacuum tube type has a high output impedance which makes it inherently sensitive to picking up hum and noise especially if only unbalanced connections are provided It is essential that signal cables used with such equipment be kept short of good quality and not run near power cables e In anew installation especially in a studio environment verify that your cables are wired properly In studios pros often customize cables for various reasons which may include removing ground connections from one or both ends If you suspect that your cables are non standard either check them with an ohmmeter or try another cable e Some difficult installations may require a balanced connection to completely eliminate hum and noise Page 25 ollmoti 2z Problem Unbalanced sound or poor imaging Verify
22. fle sports our attractive black lacquer finish while the sides and back are covered with a durable heavy duty textured vinyl laminate that resists scuffs water and fingerprints Plenty of clean power The airmotiv Gs is fully bi amplified The high frequency transducer is powered by a 100 watt RMS amplifier while the low frequency transducer sports its own 110 watt RMS amplifier both of which are fed by a precision multi pole active crossover Effective yet unobtrusive protection which individually protects each amplifier and transducer and prevents dangerous overdrive conditions but doesn t limit normal music peaks or produce artifacts under normal listening conditions Maximum application flexibility with both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs and both high frequency and low frequency equalization adjustments High quality construction throughout including all double sided FR4 circuit boards all precision resistors and precision film capacitors in the signal path extensive use of surface mount technology and an efficient low noise toroidal power transformer Full magnetic shielding The alrmotiv low frequency transducer features full coverage traditional magnetic shielding while the alrmotiv high frequency transducer is inherently shielded by its advanced design You can find a more detailed list of features and more information about Emotiva s exclusive airmotiv technology on our Web site at http www emotivapro com
23. grounding requirements Some audio equipment especially vacuum tube equipment has a high output impedance which may render it especially sensitive to hum and noise pickup If so it is essential that signal cables be kept short of good quality and not run near power cables With some older equipment that lacks a grounded power connector you may experience more or less hum depending on which way the plug is inserted Cables Always use high quality fully shielded cables Balanced connections and cables are more resistant to hum and noise than unbalanced cables Always ensure that all cables are plugged fully in that the connectors fit firmly and that the cables and connectors are in good condition with no bent pins or corrosion Verify that the cables themselves are wired properly according to standards You may encounter custom or modified cables especially in studios Cable Topology runs Always run cables as directly as possible and use the shortest cables that fit your requirements Avoid using excessively long cables and coiling up the excess especially with unbalanced connections If long cable runs are required then using a balanced connection is more important and is strongly suggested Avoid running signal cables next to power cables If this is unavoidable then using balanced cables is virtually a necessity to avoid hum problems If you cannot avoid using unbalanced cables in close proximity to power cables tr
24. itions but only if the equipment at both ends is designed to do so In general using a balanced connection and cables is the best option if the equipment at both ends offers it If that option isn t available however good quality unbalanced cables usually work quite satisfactorily To correct a common misunderstanding if no hum or noise is audible with an unbalanced connection there is no specific technical reason to expect a balanced connection to sound better However in a given piece of equipment one or the other output may sound audibly better because of how the output circuitry was designed In that case however it isn t necessarily the balanced output that will be superior Page 18 oltmoti 2z Avoiding Hum and Noise The following guidelines should help you avoid or eliminate hum and noise These aren t rules and may not apply in all situations but the more closely you follow the guidelines the more likely you are to avoid hum and noise problems Hum and noise are most often caused by ground issues such as ground loops non optimal cabling or cable placement or faulty equipment Hum may also arise due to how equipment is arranged and connected If after following these guidelines you still have hum or noise problems please call Emotiva Technical Support Equipment Make sure that all equipment and outlets are properly grounded Some equipment especially turntables and phono and microphone preamps have special
25. le desk or monitor stand The exceptional performance of the alrmotiv 65 monitors ensures that they will work seamlessly in a wide variety of critical listening applications Happy listening The Emotiva Professional Team Page 3 oltmoti Z About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great performance accurate sound and many years of reliable service from your Emotiva lirmotiv 65 powered monitors Many of you are experienced studio professionals and are very familiar with powered near field monitors Since the airmotiv Gs is intended for several different applications you may find that some of the sections of the manual don t apply to you We suggest that you read through the entire manual as we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you might find some interesting information and useful suggestions If you re really in a hurry to get started please read the Quick Start section on page 8 and glance at the Safety Instructions you may then read the remainder of the manual at your leisure You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the back of this manual Page 4 oltmoti Z Features Each Emotiva airmotiv 6s is a fully self contained bi amplified powered studio monitor The airmotiv 6s is a two way design that features quality construction and engineering throughout a
26. ly important to select good quality well shielded cables if you are using unbalanced cables or very long cables or have an especially noisy environment We do not however recommend or endorse fancy boutique audiophile cables Emotiva Audio offers both balanced and unbalanced cables that combine solid engineering premium build quality excellent performance and reasonable cost If you choose to use third party cables avoid those that have excessively thin and flexible insulation or that fail to provide full coverage shielding Cables with insufficient mechanical integrity may fail prematurely and cables with poor shielding will be more subject to hum and noise Control Freak passive volume control If your source doesn t have a variable output level or if the level control is inconveniently located or if you simply wish to avoid using the lossy digital volume control on a computer or digital audio player we suggest our Control Freak high quality passive volume control The Control Freak places level control conveniently at your fingertips on your desk or console and is available in both balanced and unbalanced versions Page 29 oltmoti 2z Notes Page 30 Emotiva Audio Corporation 139 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 emotiva com
27. n a wider sweet spot with a slightly wider soundstage Typical stereo speaker placement Page 12 oltmoti 2z La La COO Typical placement of stereo speakers to cover a wide listening area Avoid locating your alrmotiv 5S speakers close to side walls if possible If you have large reflective or sound absorbing surfaces on the side walls try to make them as symmetrical as possible If there is a large glass window on one side wall balance it by hanging a large glass picture on the other or by covering it with a material which more closely matches the acoustic properties of the opposite wall If there is a large couch on one side of the room try balancing it with a tapestry on the other side If you prefer to mount your alrmotiv 65 speakers above head height tilting them down to directly face the listener s seated position is suggested and mounting them upside down high frequency transducer towards the floor will produce better results in many cases The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the listener If possible avoid mounting your speakers in the upper or lower corners of the room doing so will enhance bass output but will often produce muddy bass and adversely affect imaging If you place your speakers on a table wide shelf or other horizontal surface covering the surface in front of the speakers with a felt pad or other similar material will reduce reflections and improve the sound Always lea
28. nd incorporates discrete power amplifiers precision active crossovers effective yet unobtrusive overload protection and a wide array of professional features Some of the more important features of the Emotiva alrmotiv Gs include Accuracy and consistency The gain and frequency balance of each alrmotiv bs is factory calibrated to be within 1 dB of our reference standard Emotiva s exclusive aifmofiv high frequency transducer which delivers flat frequency response low distortion virtually nonexistent signal compression smooth off axis response superb transparency and uncanny imaging Emotiva s ai mofiv low frequency transducer which with its advanced Curv cone material and synthetic butyl rubber surround delivers clean accurate bass and is immune to moisture Perfectly balanced sound Together both transducers deliver balanced full range sound at moderate listening levels High frequency and low frequency trim controls for accurate frequency response in any location An advanced cabinet made from 18 mm MDF with computer optimized bracing and a 3 mm layer of acoustic panel damping material to suppress vibration The computer designed cabinet contour borrowed from our Stealth monitors minimizes the acoustic signature and reduces room interactions and a soft rubber bottom pad protects the alrmotiv 65 and whatever it is resting on and ensures slip free positioning on any surface or stand A tough exterior The front baf
29. nsole Virtually all studio equipment offers balanced outputs which are the preferred method of connecting your alrmotiv 65 powered monitors Connect your airmotiv 65 monitors to a variable level output on your console or whatever equipment you plan to use them with Connecting your a mofiv 65 monitors to a home stereo or surround sound system Connect your alrmotiv Gs speakers to the same type of variable line level output to which you would normally connect a power amplifier such as the output of a console preamp or surround sound processor Note DO NOT connect your airmotiv 65 monitors to the speaker outputs of an amplifier or receiver or damage to your Airmotiv 65 speakers and your equipment may result Balanced XLR outputs offer several benefits and are the preferred method for connecting your alrmotiv 65 monitors connect a high quality balanced cable between each alrmotiv 65 and your signal source If your source equipment offers only unbalanced RCA outputs connect a high quality unbalanced cable between each alrmotiv 65 and your signal source If your source equipment offers only unbalanced outputs there is no sonic benefit to using converters to connect them to the balanced inputs on the alrmotiv Gs speakers unless you are experiencing hum or line noise problems When used as satellites or surrounds in a home theater or stereo system with a sub woofer your airmotiv 65 speakers should be set as small speakers in yo
30. on Page 11 oltmoti 2z Positioning your aifmoriv 65 monitors as stereo speakers The Emotiva alrmotiv 65 works beautifully as a full range speaker in a moderately sized audiophile two channel system and as a satellite speaker in a larger two channel system with the addition of a sub woofer When choosing optimum locations for speakers in an audiophile home stereo system the goal is usually to optimize the frequency response and imaging Mount your aifmotiv 65 speakers on separate stands or using brackets if possible Locating your speakers away from the front wall will usually result in better imaging and frequency response Placing them directly on a sturdy wall mounted shelf may also produce satisfactory results If possible mount your alrmotiv Gs speakers upright with the high frequency transducer on top vertically not angled upwards or downwards with the middle of the front baffle at approximately the same height as the listener s seated head height and toe in each speaker so the front is directly facing towards the listener s head Locate your alrmotiv 65 speakers so that the distance between them is approximately the same as the distance between each speaker and the listener s head the speakers and the listener should form an equilateral triangle In larger rooms or if you wish to optimize speaker performance for several listeners or a wide listening area mounting the speakers with no toe in will result i
31. ound speakers but you may need to adjust the Low frequency Equalization for best results Always leave several inches clearance behind your alrmofiv 65 powered monitors to avoid blocking the rear positioned port and to allow the amplifiers to dissipate heat via the aluminum back plate fins which will get warm in normal operation Positioning your alrmotiv 65 monitors as computer speakers The Emotiva alrmotiv 65 also makes an incredible computer speaker When choosing optimum locations for computer speakers most people prefer to position them as they would near field monitors If your computer also provides music for your entire living room or office you may wish instead to position your a mofiv powered monitors as you would for a small high end home stereo system Positioning your a motiv 65 monitors for use with a music client or portable music player The Emotiva alrmotiv 65 will deliver beautiful high quality sound when connected to a music client or portable music player Depending on your specific requirements you may choose to position them as you would near field monitors or as you would normal stereo speakers Please refer to the appropriate section for more details Page 16 oltmoti Z Connections Note Level should be controlled by your source equipment therefore your airmotiv 65 monitors should always be connected to variable outputs rather than fixed outputs Connecting your a motiv 65 monitors to a studio co
32. peakers elaborate acoustic treatments and large power amplifiers in a large control room Although a control room like that sounded great usually and made a big impression on customers it also required large investments of space time and money Ironically many recording engineers preferred to be able to listen to their mix on a system that sounded more or less like what it would eventually be played on by the customer A control room that sounded more like a concert hall than a living room didn t work very well for them Also even though many of those impressive studio control rooms had a very nice sound it was a very distinctive sound so a mix might sound different when played in a different studio or even a different room at the same studio This made it difficult for the engineer to judge what a mix would actually sound like which is after all the whole point of monitoring All of this led to the current revolution in near field monitors A near field monitor is simply a small accurate monitor loudspeaker that is positioned close to the console so that it is playing directly to the engineer This location helps to reduce contributions from control room acoustics especially those due to room reflections In addition the human brain tends to focus its attention on the sounds that arrive earliest so the reflected sound that does arrive later has minimal influence on the overall sound The result is a more accurate and more rep
33. rm an arc equally distant from the central listening position Side surrounds are typically mounted above head height and approximately even with the center of the listening position Rear surrounds are located as you might guess at the rear of the listening position and are typically mounted on brackets on the rear wall above the listening position Page 15 oltmoti 2z e Because surround speakers carry mostly ambience information and are influenced by the listening room and because they are also used differently by different surround sound decoding standards you should experiment to find the best locations and orientations for your particular installation We suggest you try them at various angles and in various orientations vertical upside down and even sideways to identify the location and orientation that work best with your room Some installations locate the surrounds facing sideways along the side or rear wall The best way is whatever works well for you in your room Surrounds should always however be positioned symmetrically so for example if you locate your left side surround on its side with the high frequency transducer towards the rear of the room you should also locate it s counterpart your right side surround on its side with the high frequency transducer towards the rear of the room e While you should avoid mounting front speakers in the corner angles of a room corners are acceptable locations for surr
34. that the rear panel equalization controls which are used to compensate for speaker position and room acoustics are set in the same position for each monitor In general although some situations may demand unusual settings the best performance will be achieved if the equalization controls on symmetrical pairs of monitors such as a single pair of monitors or a pair of surrounds are set the same If not uneven frequency response and poor imaging may result Problem No sound from only one transducer If you are playing the monitor at excessively loud levels then you should reduce the volume level Check your signal source Try swapping monitors If the problem is definitely associated with one unit then contact Emotiva Technical Support Page 26 oltmoti 2z Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover Emotiva Audio Corporation Warrantor warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship How long does this coverage last This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of five years thereafter with the exception of products in the Fusion Series which are warranted for a period of three years from the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser This warranty is transferable to any person that owns the warranted product during the Term Warrantor warrants any replacement product or part furnish
35. ur surround processor or preamp s configuration Connecting your a mofiv 65 monitors to a music client Connect your alrmotiv 65 speakers to the same type of variable line level output to which you would normally connect a power amplifier Some music clients offer both variable and fixed outputs and some require that you enable variable control of the output from a menu setting Note DO NOT connect your airmotiv 65 monitors to any digital outputs on your music client or damage to your airmotiv 65 speakers and your music client may result Page 17 oltmoti 2z Connecting your ai fmofiv 65 monitors to a portable player Most portable music players offer only unbalanced outputs usually via a 1 8 jack Connect your airmotiv 65 speakers to a variable output which is often also the headphone output Use a high quality well shielded adapter cable to connect the output to the unbalanced RCA inputs of your alrmotiv Gs speakers A single long Y cable is preferable to multiple separate adapters and extension cables If you have an iPod dock or other similar device connect your airmotiv 65 speakers to the same output you would connect to the input of an amplifier or receiver if the line output on the dock doesn t offer level control then connect the cable to the headphone output of the device Connecting your a mofiv 65 monitors to a computer Connect your alrmotiv 65 speakers to the same line level output intended for
36. uring the first 365 days of the Term Warrantor shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the product and ii if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term Warrantor shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product The credit can only be used for the purchase of merchandise and cannot be used for freight shipping When a product or part is repaired or replaced any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Warrantor s property When a refund or credit is given the product for which the refund or credit is provided must be returned to Warrantor and becomes Warrantor s property Page 27 oltmoti 2z What is not covered by this warranty This warranty does not apply i to damage caused by use with products not manufactured by Warrantor where the non Warrantor product is the cause of the damage ii to damage caused by service or maintenance performed by anyone who is not a representative of Warrantor iii to damage caused by accident abuse misuse flood fire earthquake or other external causes iv to a product or part that has been modified after its retail purchase where the modification caused or contributed to the damage v to consumable parts such as batteries or vi if any Warrantor serial number has been removed or defaced on the product WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARIS
37. ve several inches of clearance behind your airmotiv 65 powered monitors to avoid blocking the rear positioned port and to allow the amplifiers to dissipate heat via the aluminum back plate fins which will get warm in normal operation If your system includes a sub woofer position and configure it according to the manufacturer s instructions Page 13 oltmoti 2z Positioning your imotiV 65 monitors as satellite speakers in a multi channel mastering or surround sound system Emotiva s alrmotiv 65 powered monitors work great as satellite speakers in a high quality multi channel playback or mastering system When choosing optimum locations for speakers in a multi channel system the goal is to optimize the frequency response and imaging However because more speakers are required you are more likely to encounter practical constraints on where they can be located Various surround sound systems and standards also recommend slightly different speaker placement for optimum performance When listening to most music the surround speakers are primarily used for ambience information In most movies important and highly localized information is present in the front and side channels It is therefore more critical that those speakers be placed in their optimum locations A typical surround sound system may also use a mix of different models and types of satellite speakers possibly including bipole or dipole speakers for surrounds For
38. ver serves as a Power and Status indicator In normal operation a cool blue glow indicates that your alrmotiv 65 is powered on and operating normally Page 20 oltmoti Z Adjustments The aifmortiv 65 powered monitor is calibrated at the factory to ensure that its low frequency gain high frequency gain and overall gain are within 1 dB of our reference standard Equalization controls are provided to compensate for various room acoustics and speaker placement issues In most situations it is strongly recommended that equalization adjustments be applied equally to symmetrical pairs of airmotiv 65 monitors Failure to do so will adversely affect imaging and soundstage Low frequency Equalization The Low frequency Equalization control is intended mainly to compensate for the boundary effect that increases bass output when a speaker is placed near one or more surfaces or corners On the airmotiv bs this control affects mainly frequencies below 150 Hz and offers a maximum reduction of 2 dB or 4 dB at 20 Hz If you notice excessive or muddy bass especially if your airmotiv 65 monitors are placed near large surfaces or room corners try setting the Low frequency Equalization to 2 dB or 4 dB High frequency equalization The High frequency Equalization control is intended to compensate for room acoustics bright or dull rooms On the airmotiv bs this control affects mainly frequencies above 4 kHz an
39. y not to run them parallel to each other and try to ensure that if and when they cross each other they do so at right angles Page 19 oltmoti Z Operation Once you have decided upon a location for your airmotiv 65 powered monitors and connected them operation is very simple Plug your alrmotiv Gs powered monitors into a grounded electrical outlet of appropriate voltage Verify that your airmotiv 65 powered monitors are set for your local AC line voltage You may select either 115 VAC or 230 VAC operation by using the AC Line Voltage Selector switch on the rear panel e Connect a signal source to either the unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR input on the rear panel of each Airmotiv 65 If you don t have a signal source with a variable output level we recommend connecting our Control Freak passive volume control between your source and your alrmotiv 6s speakers e Place the Power switch on the rear panel of each alrmotiv Gs in the ON position e Immerse yourself in the music Level Control With a powered monitor listening level is usually controlled by the source equipment If your source lacks a variable level output or you prefer to avoid using the lossy digital volume control provided by your computer we recommend connecting our Control Freak high quality passive volume control between the source and speakers Power and Status Indicator The small LED located on the top edge of the frame of low frequency dri
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