User Manual
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1. Owners manual u E Introduction2. 2000m amp Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaudio Professional BM6 mklll active monitor system With the right care and at tention it will provide many years of excel lent and trouble free audio reproduction It is most important
3. ping the LED will light up orange And it will light up red when the amplifier gets too hot At the same time the monitor will be muted in order to reduce the temperature Owner s manual Operation Protection The BM6 mklll monitor has several built in protection systems to reduce the risk of hazard or damage due to overloading Both power amplifiers have thermal protec tion This activates if a problem should oc cur and helps protect both the electronics and the loudspeaker drivers There is also a thermal sensor measuring the temperature on the heat sink An elec tronic circuit will mute the signal when too high temperature is reached The protec tion diode on the front will light up when this happens On the tweeter output there is an overload protection to prevent burning the tweeter driver in case of overloading This circuit will mute the tweeter signal if too much cur rent is fed to the tweeter Positioning The BM6 mklll is designed as a near to midfield monitor and can be equally well used in both stereo and surround setups Optimal performance is achieved when po sitioned 1 to 3 meters from the listener It can be placed on stands or on the me ter bridge of a console provided that the meter bridge is sufficiently sturdy For best results the speakers should be aimed to wards the listener in both vertical and hori zontal planes Note Be aware that proper air circulation around the monitor for suffi
4. however that you take a few minutes at this early stage of your monitor s life to read this manual It con tains essential information to help you get the best from your new monitors The latest revision of this manual is always available on our website dynaudioprofessional com For support please refer to dynaudioprofessional com support Please enjoy Break in time The transducers of your Dynaudio Pro fessional BM6 mklll will achieve better sound quality after breaking in especially after the first hours of use you may notice a significant advance in sound quality and further subtle improvements in subsequent hours of use BM6 mklll Operation Overview rear panel Correct setup and connections is essential to achieve optimal performance from your monitors Please follow the instructions on the following pages AC power Input and fuse Power On Off switch Balanced analog input XLR High Pass filter switch Level trim LF Low filter setting MF Mid filter setting HF Hi filter setting o NOOR ON Owner s manual N U DYNAUDIO AUTHENTIC FIDELITY AN High pass Level SEA o PA E Ol C SA p d 27 I SE Operation Operation Setting up 1 2 Power on off switch AC power in Before switching on make sure Mains Voltage
5. matches your areas Mains Voltage specification Replace fuse only with the fuse type marked on the rear panel label 3 Balanced analog input Audio Input is via a fe f male XLR connector The Input is electroni cally balanced with fol lowing connections The connections are printed on the rear for easy reference If your signal source is unbalanced usual ly the unused pin is connected to ground This is normally done inside the connecting cable Special adapters not supplied can be bought that converts XLR input to sin gle ended RCA type input For best result use only good quality screened cables and connectors Switches On the rear of the monitor you will find five switches for setting up the monitor for opti mum performance in different acoustic en vironments Each switch is explained in the following 4 High pass filter switch This switch sets the lower cut off frequency of the monitor It is used to match the moni tor to a subwoofer You can select between 60 Hz or 80 Hz X over Flat is used in case you do not use a subwoofer to assist your monitors When used with a subwoofer it is recommended to use either 60 Hz or 80 Hz filter thus allowing a higher undistorted sound pressure level 5 Level trim Use this switch to match the sensitivity of the BM 6A mkII monitor to your source High output Source If your source has a high output set switch to the 10 position to reduce sensitivity by 10 dB Low
6. BM6 mklll Owner s manual DYYNAUDIO Professional Introduction Important safety instructions A The lightning flash with an arrow NO OF WD head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im portant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the litera ture accompanying the product Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Install in accordance with the manufac turer s instructions Do not install near any heat sourc es such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 safe ty If the provided plug does not fit into Owner s manual 10 11 12 13 14 Introduction your outlet consult an electrician for re placement of the
7. M6 mklll Notes Owner s manual 11 Notes 12 BM6 mklll Notes Owner s manual 13 DINAUDIO Professional O Dynaudio A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark Owner s Manual BM6 mklll 0214 item no 455431 All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice www dynaudioprofessional com
8. cient cooling is neces sary Also notice that the heat sink is de signed to provide maximum cooling when the monitor is positioned vertically Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Troubleshooting If the Power LED lights green and there is no sound check your input signal e g by switching speakers If the Power LED does not light at all and there is no sound check the fuse If you have replaced the fuse and there still is no sound contact your Dynaudio Professional Dealer If the protection LED lights red check the temperature of the heat sink If it feels hot turn off the speaker and wait for about ten minutes to allow the am plifier to cool off Turn it on again If it works now it is OK but you may need more air circulation around your speak er to avoid overheating to occur again Care Components of the highest quality are used in your BM6 mklll This assures years of trouble free operation Following pre cautions should still be made though Avoid running the system into severe clipping Although there is an advanced protection system you may be able to destroy your speakers by severe overpowering When a noticeable distortion occurs please turn down the level to your speakers Avoid hot plugging the equipment con nected to the monitors Always turn off the speaker and other equipment when plug ging or unplugging signals or switching equipment on or off Do not touch the drive units by hand The twe
9. er requirements for the device refer to the label on the back of the monitor cor responds to the mains supply in your region This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnec tion of the device should be easily ac cessible To completely disconnect from AC mains disconnect the power supply cord from the AC receptacle The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable Do not install in a confined space Do not open the unit risk of electric shock inside Caution You are cautioned that any change or mod ifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Service There are no user serviceable parts in side All service must be performed by quali fied personnel EMC EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Dig ital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful inter ference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radi ate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the in structions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not oc cur in a particular installation If the equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptio
10. eter especially uses a very fine fabric dome with an ultra thin coating Options Companion subwoofers for the Dynaudio BM series are the BM9 S II and BM14 S II Precision Subwoofers Learn more about these subwoofers at www dynaudioprofessional com Service There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor If service is required please contact service via www tcsupport tc or TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov Denmark Tel 45 87 42 70 00 BM6 mklll Technical specifications System Frequency Response 3 dB Input level for 85 dB SPL 1m Input Impedance Power consumption Amplifier power Max SPL 1m pair Max SPL 2m 5 1 Bass Principle Vent tuning frequency Internal Cabinet Volume Crossover Frequency Crossover Slope Tweeter Woofer Weight Dimensions Depth x Width x Height Technical specifications Two way Active Near field Monitor 40 Hz to 21 kHz 14 dBu RMS 0 dB setting 65 kOhm each branch Idle 15 W Max 130 W Tweeter 50 W Woofer 100 W 119 dB peak 120 dB peak Bass reflex 37Hz 11 7 liters 1500 Hz 6 dB oct Esotec 28 mm 1 1 soft dome rear chamber magnetic fluid 4 mm alu front pure alu wire voice coil 170 mm 6 5 one piece thermo formed polyprop cone 75 mm 3 pure alu voice coil 11 05 kg 328 x 202 x 334 mm Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice Owner s manual Notes Notes 10 B
11. n which can be determined by turning the equipment off an on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol lowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada BM6 mklll
12. obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the ap paratus Only use attachments accessories spe cified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tri Q pod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart appara tus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment This apparatus must be earthed Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the prod uct Introduction Be advised that different operating volt ages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs Always observe the local safety regula tions Ensure that the factory set pow
13. output source If your source has a low output set switch to the 4 position to gain 4 dB more sensitivity 6 LF This switch controls the bass gain level us ing shelf type EQ The level can be set to 2 dB 0 dB or 2 dB This filter is used to adjust for the proximity of boundaries so if positioned close to wall or corner use the 2 dB setting If positioned far from walls use the 2 dB or 0 position depending on other equipment and personal taste 7 MF This switch sets a notch filter used to com pensate for the acoustic effect of a con sole Such placement usually results in a response peak in lower midrange The MF switch activates a bell shaped notch filter which can compensate Use either the 2 or the 4 dB setting Use the setting that provides the flattest response 8 HF This switch controls the Treble level and it is used to match the high end of the moni tor to your other electronic equipment and your acoustical environment Use the set ting providing the preferred timbre If the BM6 mklll sound is too bright try to set to 1 dB to reduce treble by 1 dB If the sound is too dull use 1 dB setting to raise the treble by 1 dB Indicators On the front you will find two diodes These are positioned just above the Dynaudio Lo go 1 The green power diode indicates speaker on off status Green indicates power on 2 The second diode has two functions When the output stage is close to clip
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