Apex Digital 10 User's Manual
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1. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity We Monitor Audio Ltd Unit 2 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England 09 Declare in own responsibility that the Apex Series product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards Council Directives LVD 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60065 09 93 A11 09 97 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use EMC 89 336 EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN55013 08 90 A12 08 94 A13 12 96 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN55020 12 94 A11 12 96 Electro magnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN61000 3 2 04 95 A1 1998 A2 1998 Electro magnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current up to and including 16 Ampere per phase EN6100 3 3 01 95 Electro magnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 3 Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up and including 16 Ampere per phase Signed by 7 _ ai 7 Name D S Hartley Position Technical Director Company Monitor Audio Ltd Apex 19 DATA PROTEC TION We at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our customers Any information yo2. Assembled Apex 11 Apex 10 Horzontally on a lable Shelf Explodeo Self Adhesive Feet Adhesive Fest Fixed Cabinet needs to be rotated for use If using the Apex 10 horizontally on a table or shelf attached the self adhesive feet as shown above to prevent movement The badge can also be rotated 12 monitoraudio co uk ADJUSTING THE APEX 10 BRACKET ASSEMBLY The clamping mechanism can be adjusted horizontally and vertically This is achieved by taking the weight of the cabinet and loosening the clamp screw Hex Key included The cabinet can now be adjusted at both pivot points 1 and 2 as shown in the illustration below When satisfied with the positioning tighten the screw DO NOT try to adjust the angle of the speaker with the clamp screw tightened THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY PIVOT POINT F Er ll a JUST BRACKET EXTENSION POLE EN FEG REC p la LONG BOLT i FOR WALL FIXING Apex 13 FITTING THE APEX 40 TO A WALL To fix the Apex 40 to a wall horizontally or vertically follow the step by step instructions below 14 We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these products so please purchase these separately choosing appropriate length screws 40mm 1 3 4 minimum and the correct plugs for the wall ceiling your loudspeaker will be fixed to When the location of the Apex 40 s has been decided use the supplied template to mark the fixing p
3. Surround Left Right 150 Apex 7 FI TING THE APEX 10 TO A WALL CEILING To fix the Apex 10 to a wall or ceiling follow the step by step instructions below The Apex 10 can be wall mounted horizontally for use as a centre channel the template just needs to be rotated We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these products so please purchase these separately choosing appropriate length screws 40mm 1 3 4 minimum and the correct plugs for the wall ceiling the loudspeaker will be fixed to After the location for the Apex 10 s has been decided use the supplied template to mark the fixing points and cable hole Ensure there are no electrical cables or gas water pipes behind the proposed location With the holes marked proceed to drill them using the correct size drill bit for the wall plugs Assemble the wall plate and components For ceiling mounting assemble the wall plate bracket extension pole and pivot together using the long bolts For wall mounting the extension pole is not required and the shorter bolts should be used Refer to the configurations on pages 9 amp 10 Depending on the desired angle to aim the Apex 10 it might be necessary to change the side the clamp screw is located on In this case loosen the screw and flip the clamp arms over so the clamp screw is on the opposite side Fix the wall plate to the wall ceiling and press the rubber pad with through hole into place C
4. and Electronic Equipment WEEE by User in Private Households in the EU This symbol on the product or accessories indicates that they must not be disposed of with your household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material as resources Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling WEEE The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment will helo conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for recycling please contact your local city council office your local waste disposal service or the outlet where you purchased your Apex product ROHS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Directive 2002 95 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on R O HS the reduction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical COMPLIANT and electronic equipment January 2003 2002 95 EC Background The RoHS directive restricts the use of Lead Pb Cadmium Cd Mercury Hg hexavalent Chromium CrV polybrominated biphenyl PBB compounds and polybrominated diphenyl ether PBDE compounds in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the European Un
5. the grub screw tightened THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY Q monitor audio Apex 40 Wall Fixing Template Horizontally and Vertically MONITOR AUDIO onitoraudio co uk Fix the Apex 40 to a wall fixing points to secure The Hama x 40 will be dla st 2 fixings one at each ena Others are provide de a a urity and alternative configurations This template shows the monitoraudio co uk APEX 40 FXING CONFIGURATIONS Wall Mounting Exploded Fig 1 Cabinet a Grub Screw Fig 2 Angled Fully Angled Fully Right Up Left Down Press the Cabinet For Pointing Fully Back Straight ahead Apex 15 GRILLE BADGE HANG Apex 40 only The Apex grille is not supplied with the badge attached There are two potenetial positions for the badge depending on orientation therefore the decision is left to the end user by providing the badge loose If the cabinet will be positioned vertically use the badge location on the narrow edge of the grille illustrated below Press the badge through the cloth and attach the rubber grip onto the back of the spike If the cabinet will be positioned horizontally use the badge location on the broader edge of the grille illustrated below Press the badge through the cloth and attach the rubber grip onto the back of the spike 16 monitoraudio co uk SPECIFICATIONS Apex 1
6. 0 Apex 40 EISQHENEY 60Hz 35kHz 50Hz 35kHz Response Sensitivity 1W 1M 87dB 90dB Power Handling Single RMS Recommended Amp 25 100 W 50 200 W Requirements Bass Reflex Single Bass reflex Twin Bass Alignment Front Mounted HiVe Front Mounted HiVe Port Port 1 x 5 1 2 C CAM cone 2x5 1 2 C CAM mid bass driver with cone mid bass drivers RST Technology with RST Technology 1 x 25mm C CAM gold 1 x 25mm C CAM dome tweeter gold dome tweeter Frequency External Dimensions mm 250 x 140 x 140 610 x 140 x 100 H x W x D External Dimensions Inch 9 13 16 x 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 24 x 5 1 2 x3 15 16 H x W x D Weight each Kg Ib Drive Unit Complement 3 95 8 3 4 6 85 15 1 8 Apex GUARANTEE AND SERVICE To validate your warranty please visit www monitoraudio co uk within 30 days of purchase When you register here you ll gain free entry to our monthly prize draw What s more you ll be the first to hear about the great things happening at Monitor Audio including new products and events This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of three years from the date of purchase see conditions below provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement The words consumer sale shall be construed i
7. ADEX owners Manua CONTENTS Contents Important Safety Instructions Re cycling RoHS Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Introduction Setting up and Positioning Optimum Positioning Fitting the Apex 10 to a Wall or Ceiling Apex 10 Fixing Configurations Adjusting the Apex 10 Bracket Assembly Fitting the Apex 40 to a Wall or Ceiling Apex 40 Fixing Configurations Grille Badge Fixing Specifications Guarantee and Service Claims under this Guarantee EC Declaration of Conformity Data Protection Owner Information Apex IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eo aD eo 10 11 12 13 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus with water Clean only with a dry cloth Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Apex Series A gentle wipe with a dry clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust Treat them as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install near any heat source such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sol
8. cabinet The Apex 10 will arrive with the clamp arms pivot and clamp screw in situ Assemble the other components in accordance with your requirements following the guides on pages 9 12 This assembly may need to be flipped over depending on the rotation of the speaker The Apex 40 will arrive with the wall bracket attached to the cabinet To secure the Apex 40 to a wall please refer to pages 14 4 15 4 monitoraudio co uk INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the loudspeaker from the Apex Series We are confident they will provide years of enjoyment and pleasure as only high quality components have been used throughout The sophisticated new Apex Series introduces revolutionary new technologies honed to produce the highest standards of performance and build quality A unique blend of versatility performance and style designed to excel in the most demanding audio or home theatre based systems New C CAM bass drivers have been specially developed for Apex further enhanced by the introduction of the high performance RST cone geometry All bass drivers feature vented die cast aluminium chassis and large diameter high power voice coils Using advanced FEA modelling the 25mm C CAM gold dome tweeter has been optimised to eclipse performance of previous designs with crisp detailed high frequencies beyond 35kHz The rigid die cast alloy cabinet baffle and drive units are bolted together using the innovative
9. d with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 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 onto the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance monitoraudio co uk SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANG YOUR APEX LOUDSPEAKERS TO A WALL WARNING For safety reasons do not attempt to fix these speakers to your wall if you are unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing You will need to 4 determine where to fit the bracket and the structure of the wall If unsure please obtain the services of a competent qualified trades person AN WARNING Ensure that there are no gas water pipes or electricity cables running N behind where the wall bracket is going to be secured Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires RE CYCLING Correct Disposal of Waste Electrical
10. er to pages 13 amp 15 Positioning Surround Speakers Ideally the primary pair of surround speakers should be placed to the left and right of the listening position either in line with it or just behind it 90 110 If it is a 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel system with more than two surround speakers or if side placement isn t avallable in a 5 1 channel system consider placement behind your listening position facing the front of the room 135 150 Surround speakers should be placed high enough so that the drivers do nat fire directly at the listening position one rule of thumb is to place them at ear level while standing If the surround speakers fire directly at the listening position they can overpower your front speakers If the surrounds are mounted on the side walls on brackets experiment with the direction they aim in You may obtain good results from pointing them at the ceiling Apex 10 only or toward the rear corners of the room for example Surround speaker placement ideal for home theatre may not necessarily be perfect for multichannel music listening where a precisely focused rear soundstage is optimal If both types of listening are important to you then we recommend positioning your surround speakers as a compromise between the two 6 monitoraudio co uk OPTIMUM POSITIONING Left Right Centre O 90 Surround 4 10 a Surround Left Right 135 Zu vo Y Surround
11. ion Apex 3 UNFACKING Due to the shape and the polished finish of the product care must be taken when handling your new Apex Series Loudspeaker Care must be taken when handling the table top stand wall plate This the accessories and the grille should be removed from the packaging before L removing and unpacking the loudspeaker Great care must be exercised at all times to ensure the driver s and tweeter are not damaged during unpacking and when finally siting in the room Any physical damaged caused to the drive unit by not complying with this requirement will not be covered by warranty Within the packaging you will find the following Apex 10 e Cabinet e Table top stand wall mounting plate e Grille in separate carton e Accessory pack Inc Short and long bolts extension pole adhesive feet and hex key e Wall fixing template Apex 40 e Cabinet with bracket attached e Grille in separate carton e Accessory pack Inc Grub screws grub screw covers adhesive feet badge and hex key e Wall fixing template To remove the Apex products from the carton place some protective material on the floor table top and having removed any loose items Table top stand accessory pack grille from the top of the packaging carefully invert the carton Also see the icons on the carton Gradually pull the carton upwards to expose the underside of your Apex product Remove fixing tape from the bag s and expose the
12. n accordance with section 15 of the supply of goods act 1973 Monitor Audio accepts no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear modification or operation outside of that specified within this instruction manual Neither will responsibility be accepted for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the parties claiming under this guarantee This guarantee covers both labour and parts The liability of Monitor Audio is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the defective parts at the discretion of Monitor Audio and under no circumstances extends to consequential losses or damage CLAIMS UNDER THIS GUARANTEE The equipment should be returned in its original packaging to the original supplier where possible or to any other authorised Monitor Audio dealer If it is not possible to return the equipment by hand then it should be sent carriage prepaid via a reputable carrier If the original packing is not available replacement packaging can be purchased from Monitor Audio If you have any difficulties complying with these requirements please contact us at the following address Customer Service Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Monitor Audio Ltd Fax 44 0 1268 740589 Unit 2 24 Brook Road Internet www monitoraudio co uk Rayleigh Email info monitoraudio co uk Essex SS6 7XJ England This guarantee does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer under UK law 18 monitoraudio co uk
13. nd set up An illustration is provided on page 7 to show optimum positions For instructions on assembling the brackets and securing them to a wall or ceiling please refer to pages 8 15 Positioning Front Speakers The tweeter of the centre channel is best pointed towards the listener s ears to help direct the sound and should be the first speaker you position in your home theatre room The centre channel s job is to anchor dialogue and other on screen sounds to the screen Typically As much as 60 of a movie sound track comes through the centre channel The centre channel can be placed either above or below and as close to your TV screen as possible If positioned in on a cabinet or sitting on top of the TV itself ensure that the front edge of the speaker is aligned with the front edge of the TV or shelf Where possible the height of the centre channel s tweeter from the floor should be close to the height of your front speakers tweeter as possible ideally within about 600mm When placing the loudspeakers on the wall around a plasma LCD TV the left and right speakers ideally need to be between 22 4 30 to the left and right of the listening position with the tweeters at approximate ear level or at least aimed towards the listening position The Apex 40 can be rotated left right when mounted vertically or up down when mounted horizontally The Apex 10 can be adjusted in all directions regardless of mounting position Ref
14. oints and cable hole The Apex 40 can be secured using just 2 fixings but additional fixing points are incorporated if required Ensure there are no electrical cables or gas water pipes behind the proposed locations With the holes marked proceed to drill them using the correct size drill bit for the wall plugs being used Remove the bracket from the cabinet by loosening the grub screws at each end of the cabinet Fix the bracket to the wall Connect the cables to the terminals on the speaker and align the ends of the bracket with the apertures in the rear of the cabinet If the cabinet is to be angled slightly do not push the cabinet fully onto the bracket This allows for some angular adjustment Tighten the grub screw to take the weight of the cabinet and take a step back to check the alignment If correctly aligned check the grub screw is secure and press the rubber grub screw covers into place If further adjustment is required loosen the grub screw slightly adjust and re tighten until the correct position is found Refer to figures 2 amp 3 opposite If the Apex 40 is to be used pointing directly ahead push the cabinet fully onto the bracket and tighten the grub screw Refer to figures 4 amp 5 opposite If the Apex 40 is to be used with the grille on the badge can be added to either of the locations depending on orientation An illustration of this can be seen on page 16 DO NOT try to adjust the angle of the speaker with
15. onnect the cables to the terminals on the speaker and align the clamp arms on the cabinet with the pivot on the assembled wall plate Align the speaker to the direction it will be pointing and tighten the clamp screw Take a step back to ensure it is correctly aligned If not loosen the clamp screw slightly and adjust the angle and repeat the above step DO NOT try to adjust the angle of the speaker with the clamp screw tightened THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY Apex 10 Wall monitor AUDIO Fixing Template Apex 10 Ceiling Fixing Template 1 This template shows the fixing points to secure the Apex 10 to a ceiling 103 monitor au o CABINET CABINET tre ae monitoraudio co uk APEX 10 FIXING CONFIGURATIONS Wall Mounting Exoloded Cabinet Rubber Pad with a Through Hole Table Top Stand Short Wall Plate Screws Wall Mounting Fixed Apex Celling Mounting Exploded Long Screws Table Top Stand Wall Plate Rubber Pad with Through Hole Bracket gt NN Extension Pole Pivot Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Celling Mounting Fixed 10 monitoraudio co uk Table Mounting Exoloded Cabinet E Clamp Arms Clamp Screw u Pivot m Bracket Extension Pole ___ Solid Rubber Pad e Table Top Stand Wall Plate A Rubber Pad with A Through Hole Long Screws Table Mounting
16. through bolt fixing technology adopted in Monitor Audio s range topping Platinum Series The through bolting system provides uniform mechanical pressure which ties the whole speaker assembly together and doubles as a rigid bracing system to keep the cabinet stiff and free from resonance These features provide enhanced mid band clarity and resolution by limiting vibration from the driver and cabinet which could adversely add colouration and affect sound quality All component parts are constructed from die cast or machined metal alloys providing extreme rigidity and assured high performance HiVe port design has been introduced to Apex resulting in clean powerful punchy bass with superior transient response Heavy duty bracket systems have been designed for optimum flexibility and ease of use Die cast or machined from heavy duty aluminium zinc alloy they provide the ultimate in stability whilst offering greater flexibility with numerous installation options available Stylish magnetic grilles have been designed with no visible fixings providing a simplistic and sleek appearance Apex is a true master class of engineering excellence delivering class leading performance maintaining Monitor Audios fine heritage of award winning sound Apex 5 SETTING UP AND POSITIONNG Although position and suitability will have been considered prior to purchasing the Apex speakers this section will guide you through optimising their positioning a
17. u provide will be held in the strictest confidence and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of services such as warranty claims or spare parts We may wish to contact you in the future to ensure you are happy with the products and standards of service we provide and to keep you up to date with the latest products and promotions we have to offer Should you wish not to be contacted by us either by post e mail or phone please tick the box on the warranty card Alternatively you can request not to be contacted in future by writing to Customer Service at the address on the previous page OWNER INFORMATION Product Details Dealer Details DBASE Names ee rs a eye least cece reas pela Eaters eae Address ik LA NA EMMA Hr a ee ee da ga Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice 20 monitoraudio co uk MONITOR AUDIO design for sound Monitor Audio Ltd Unit 2 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England Tel 01268 740580 Fax 01268 740589 Email info monitoraudio co uk monitoraudio co uk Designed in the United Kingdom Version 1
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