AMC iM05 User's Manual
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1. 60Hz vinyl laminated high acoustic efficiency MDF Dimension 250 mm H x 176 mm W x 200 mm D Weight 5kg unit without packing Above specifications subject to change without notice 10 www amchome com Part No 21R 42122. of the iMO5 is turned down to a minimum Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the iMO5 refer to the following diagram for TRS connection XLR Balanced Connection 1 4 TRS Balanced or Unbalanced Connection Connecting to Preamp or Computer Outputs Before connecting make sure the output device s power has been turned off Plug the XLR balanced TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corresponding output connectors of a pre amplifier computer or game console Placi ng the iM05 Studio Monitor Speakers and Architectural Multi Zone Speakers Studio Monitor Speaker Applications Placing the speakers is one of the most important procedures in order to monitor sound accurately To monitor with the iMO5 s performing to their maximum capability an appropriate listening environment and correct placement are required Please refer to the following for correct iM05 placement 1 The two units and the listener should basically align to form a regular triangle Refer to the following diagram 2 Position the monitors so that the top of the woofers are level with your ears in a normal listening environment Refer to the following diagram 3 Place the iMOS s vertically with the woofer on the bottom Placing the iMO5 s horizontally is not recommended z Q left unit right unit fa J Remarks DO NOT place any obstacles that may block the flow of air in front or between the monitors Also remo
3. s enclosure that may be of sufficient instructions in the literature accompanying the magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock appliance to persons Warning This speaker shall not be placed in the close area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessed by the user 2 6A 10 11 12 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed WATER AND MOISTURE The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc CARTS AND STANDS The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer Anappliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING This equipment is not designed for use mounted on a wall or a ceiling VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
4. the monitor in order to pull it out of the box The speaker cones should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after they are out of the box Correct Power Operation Since the iMO5 contains its own amplifier it must be connected to a power outlet using the detachable AC cable provided Before connecting power please make sure that the Voltage Select Switch located on the speaker s rear panel is set to the appropriate position as described in the rear panel features list appearing earlier in this manual WARNING Use of improper voltage may result in hazardous conditions and or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty Connections You can use either an XLR balanced cable or TRS balanced unbalanced cable from the input of each iMO5 to your corresponding preamp computer or game console outputs We recommend that you use high quality balanced or unbalanced cables for input connections Also ALWAYS turn off the power of the iMO5 and turn the volume of the iM05 down to a minimum before making the necessary connections XLR Balanced Connection Assure that the power switch of the iMO5 is turned off and that the volume control of the iMO5 is turned down to a minimum Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of the iMO5 refer to the following diagram for balanced connection TRS Balanced Unbalanced Connection Assure that the power switch of the iMO5 is turned off and that the volume control
5. AMC MOS Studio Monitor Speakers amp Architectural Multi zone Speakers with Balanced and Unbalanced input connectors for Monitoring and architectural for fitting up to 500ft CAT5 cable wiring systems like AMC XO XOi etc USER GUIDE Table of Contents lig iere juro Tr 4 Whats I the BOX ou 2 ees ee kk owls Melee eee ee ee dae eee 4 IMOS Features uda Exo ete Ves bus bes PR RC AA m eee Rees 4 Front and Rear Panel Features 0 000 2c cece eee eee 5 lucir P TIT 7 Connecting to Preamp or Computer Outputs 8 Placing the MOS cox uRERO LARES ERG Sane diene E k anan RE XE 9 Appendix A Technical Specifications 020 4 10 CAUTION ATTENTION IPRECAUCION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FATTENTION DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RIE SGO DE ELECTROCHOQUE DO NOT OPEN N OUVRIR PAS NO ABRIR LA TAPA CAUTION TO REDUCE AFIN DEVITER UN PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO THE RISK OF ELECTRIC CHOC ELECTRIQUE DE SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ET LES CONSEQUENCES NO DEBERA QUITARSE LA COVER OR BACK GRAVES QUI POURRAIENT TAPA NI PARTE POSTERIOR NO USER SERVICEABLE EN RESULTER TENTEZ CONSULTESE AL PERSONAL PARTS INSIDE REFER PAS D OUVRIR L APPAREIL CAPACITADO PARA LAS SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ET DE TOUCHER AUX REPARACIONES INTERNAS SERVICE PERSONNEL COMPOSANTS INTERNES SANS LA PRESENCE D UNE PERSONNE QUALIFIEE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RA
6. G POWER CORD Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused forlong periods of time OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY No object filled with liquids such as vases etc shall be placed onthe apparatus ACCESSORIES Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or c Theappliance has been exposed to rain or d The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged Sets a new affordable standard in studio monitoring and architectural l ntrod u ctio n Multi zone speakers systems Thank you for choosing the iMO5 bi amplified studio monitor amp Architectural multi zone speakers The AMC iMO5 is with Balanced and Unbalanced input connectors for Monitoring and architectural for fitting up to 500ft CAT5 cable wiring systems like AMC XO XOi etc AMC is well known for digital audio interface technology digital converters audio preamps and mixers Now after extensive research and developme
7. IN OR MOISTURE ADVERTENICIA PARA EVITAR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O SACUDIDA ELECTRICA NO DEBERA EXPONERSE ESTE APARATO A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARISED PLUG WITHAN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SILES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCuNE PARTIE FOND SANS EN LAISSERAUCUNE PARTIE ADECOUVERT PRECAUCION PARA EVITAR SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS NO DEBERA UTILIZARSE ESTA CLAVIJA POLARIZADA CON UN CORDON DE PROLONGACION RECEPTACULO U OTRO TIPO DE SALIDA A MENOS QUE SE HAYAN INSERTASO COMPLETAMENTE LAS LENGUETAS PARA EVITAR SU EXPOSICION NOTE Some products are equipped with dual or multi voltage transformers which is indicated on the back panel If you wish to change the voltage please bring your unitto an authorised service technician for internal conversion ATTENTION Quelques pi ces sont munies de transformateurs double ou multi voltage indiqu au panneau arri re Sivous voulez changer le voltage veuillez apporter votre appareil au fournisseur de pour letransformer ZUR BEACHTUNG Einige Ger te sind mit Umschaltern f r unterschiedliche Netzspannungern ausger stet Ein Vermerk auf der R ckseite weist darauf hin Die A
8. d and low frequency response Polypropylene is used to react against the input signals accurately and to deliver even minimal input precisely while minimizing distortion 2 Tweeter By employing a specially developed dome with magnetic shielding the tweeter can deliver distortion free original sound and offer an extremely natural response It s design minimizes reaction time by using a specially shaped dome for excellent delivery and also minimizes resonance by adapting a unique internal damping technology 3 Sub Frequency Port The air vent hole in the rear panel is called a Sub Frequency Port and is designed to allow the discharge of extreme low frequencies occurring below 60Hz 4 Enclosure Like the other components the iM05 s enclosure has an important role in shaping the overall sonic response In order to provide more stable performance the iMO5 s enclosure employs a special high acoustic efficiency MDF and unique interior reinforcement designed to absorb vibration and impact generated under extreme conditions The custom design on the front panel will aid in diffraction and will benefit stereo imaging 5 Network amp Power Amplifiers The active crossover networks and power amplifiers for the iMO5 are specially designed for this woofer and tweeter The network properly distributes low mid and high frequencies to the driver components in order to reduce distortion and loss of sound thus achieving a naturally balanced sound In ord
9. er to generate powerful ultra crisp sound there are two separate power amplifiers inside the iMO5 for driving the woofer and tweeter separately in a high end bi amp structure The power delivered to the woofer driver at a low rated distortion is 40W and 30W is also delivered to the tweeter Front and Rear Panel Features Rear Panel Features XLR INPUT This jack accepts XLR input connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring The input wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows e XLR PIN 1 Signal ground Shield e XLRPIN2 Signal positive e XLRPIN 3 Signal negative TRS INPUT This jack accepts 1 4 connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring For balanced wiring a three conductor TRS plug is necessary The input wiring of a TRS connector should be as follows e TRS TIP Signal positive e TRS RING Signal negative e TRS SLEEVE Signal ground Shield Unbalanced 1 4 wiring can be done with either a two or three conductor TS or TRS plug A two conductor TS plug automatically grounds the signal negative input whereas a three conductor TRS plug wired unbalanced provides the option of leaving the negative input open or grounded We recommend that you ground the unused negative input this can be done by wiring the ring and sleeve of the TRS plug together The TRS input is summed through a balanced input amplifier with the XLR input allowing both inputs to be used simultaneously Inp
10. npassung wenn notwendig mu von einem qualifizieren Techniker in einer Servicestation vorgenommen werden NOTA Ciertos componentes de est n dotados de transformadores de doble tensi n o de varias tensiones lo que se indica en el panel posterior Si se desea cambiar la tensi n s rvanse llevar el aparato a un t cnico autorizado por para su conversi n interna NOTE TO CATV systems installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system ofthe building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTA PARA EL INSTALADOR DE ANTENAS DE TELEVISION COLECTIVAS La presente advertencia se provee para llamar la atenci n del instalador al Art culo 820 22 de NEC C rdigo El ctrico Nacional donde se facilitan las directrices para la pertinente puesta a tierra y que especifica en particular que el condutor a tierra del cable debe connectarse al sistema de conexi n a tierra del edificio lo m s proximo posible al punto de entrada del cable The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence intended to alert the user of the presence of of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the important operating and maintenance servicing product
11. nt AMC is proud to present iMO5 The iMO5 was designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a studio monitoring and architectural environment It is focused on the functional goal of delivering pure original sound without any additional coloration The iMO5 monitor is self powered directly accepting a line level signal from a variety of sources The Studiophile iMO5 is designed to overcome all the limitations of conventional studio reference monitors within the digital audio environment and so it will also fit architectural applications This system delivers a wide range frequency response by employing two extraordinary drivers and unique crossover technology licensed by AMC It boasts a stable and balanced low mid frequency response along with a defined mid and high frequency response as well Both drivers are magnetically shielded for desktop music production For pro engineers at commercial studios to home studio owners and architectural applications the iM05 sets a new affordable standard in studio monitoring and architectural multi zone speaker systems What s in the Box Your iMO5 box contains e Two iM05 speakers e Two detachable AC power cords e This manual e One Cable RCA to TRS iM05 Features 1 Woofer The woofer unit is 5 inches in diameter with a magnetically shielded mineral filled polypropylene cone high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround It is designed to deliver balanced mi
12. ut specifications apply to both 3 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION This label contains the model and specification information SUB FREQUENCY PORT This port aids in reproduction of very low frequencies by discharging frequencies below 60 Hz VOLUME CONTROL Use the volume control to set the output sound pressure from the iMO5 to proper levels as required POWER RECEPTACLE Accepts a detachable 3 circuit line cord in order to power the monitor FUSE HOLDER Holds the external main fuse VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH Provides two selections 115VAC and 230VAC and should be set to match the house supply receptacle voltage of the country or location in which the speaker is used The 115V setting is correct for the USA while 230V setting is correct for most of the UK and Europe POWER SWITCH This switch turns the monitor on and off Front Panel Features The front panel houses the Power LED which indicates whether the speakers amplifier power is on or off iud HF Driver LF Driver Tweeter Woofer o pa 3 N Oo gt o o 4 6 5 inches Installation For optimal performance of the iM05 please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior to installation Precautions Handling Please do not touch the speaker cones The iMO5 set is packaged in the box tightly So your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box To avoid possible damage to the speaker units hold both sides of
13. ve reflective materials such as glass mirrors or metal from the monitoring environment PLACE THOSE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE PATH OF THE SOUND FROM THE iMOS s Architectural Multi zone speaker applications Digital H O M E System Multi Zone Speakers CATS Cable up to 500ft Remarks Above is a simplified diagram For detail wiring please refer to brochure of Cable RCA to TRS Appendix A Technical Specifications Type LF Driver 2 way studio reference monitors amp Architectural Speakers 5 inch cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround HF Driver Specially developed dome with magnetic shielding Frequency Response Crossover Frequency 56Hz 22kHz LF Amplifier Power HF Amplifier Power SIN Ratio gt 100GB typical A weighted Input Connectors 1 x XLR balanced input connector 1 x TRS balanced unbalanced input connector Polarity Input Impedance Positive signal at input produces outward LF cone displacement 20k ohms balanced 10k ohms unbalanced Input Sensitivity 85mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum Protection RF interference output current limiting over temperature turn on off transient subsonic filter external main fuse Indicator Blue power on off indicator on front panel Power Requirements Cabinet factory programmed either 115V 50 60Hz 230V 50 60Hz or 100V 50
14. with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Atleast 30cm free space around the unit for normal ventilation is required HEAT Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat CLEANING The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked onthe appliance POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance POLARIZED PLUG 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 When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 14 15 16 17 18 UNPLU
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