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Apex
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COntents Contents 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Re-cycling 3 RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Introduction 5 Setting up and Positioning 6 Optimum Positioning 7 Fitting the Apex 10 to a Wall or Ceiling 8 Apex 10 Fixing Configurations 9 Adjusting the Apex 10 Bracket Assembly 13 Fitting the Apex 40 to a Wall or Ceiling 14 Apex 40 Fixing Configurations 15 Grille Badge Fixing 16 Specifications 17 Guarantee and Service 18 Claims under this Guarantee 1
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IMpOrtant safety InstruCtIOns 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water. 6. 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. 7. Do not block any ve
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safety InstruCtIOns fOr fIxIng 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 determine where to fit the bracket and the structure of the wall. If unsure, please obtain the services of a competent qualified trades-person. WARNING: Ensure that there are no gas/ water pipes, or electricity cables running behind where the wall bracket is goi
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unpaCkIng 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 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 ca
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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 theatr
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settIng up and pOsItIOnIng Although position and suitability will have been considered prior to purchasing the Apex speakers, this section will guide you through optimising their positioning and 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 h
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OptIMuM pOsItIOnIng Left Right Centre 0° 22° 30° 90° Surround Surround 110° Left Right 135° 150° Rear Rear Surround Surround Right Left Apex 7
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fIttIng tHe apex 10 tO a W aLL/ 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
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apex 10 fIxIng COnfIguratIOns Wall Mounting - exploded Cabinet Clamp Arms Clamp Pivot Screw Rubber Pad with Through Hole Table Top Stand/ Short Wall Plate Screws Wall Mounting - fixed Apex 9
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Ceiling Mounting - exploded Long Screws Table Top Stand/ Wall Plate Rubber Pad with Through Hole Bracket Extension Pole Pivot Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Ceiling Mounting - fixed 10 monitoraudio.co.uk
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t able Mounting - exploded Cabinet Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Pivot Bracket Extension Pole Solid Rubber Pad Table Top Stand/ Wall Plate Rubber Pad with Through Hole Long Screws t able Mounting - assembled Apex 11
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apex 10 Horizontally on a t able/ shelf - exploded Self Adhesive Feet adhesive feet 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
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adjustIng tHe apex 10 BraCket asseMBL y 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 WARRA
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fIttIng tHe apex 40 tO a W aLL To fix the Apex 40 to a wall (horizontally or vertically), follow the step by step instructions below: • 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 points and cable
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apex 40 fIxIng COnfIguratIOns Wall Mounting - exploded Fig. 1 Cabinet Bracket Grub Screw Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Angled Fully Angled Fully Left/ Down Right/ Up Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Press the Cabinet ...For Pointing Fully Back... Straight ahead Apex 15
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grILLe Badge fIxIng (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 hor
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speCIfICatIOns Model Apex 10 Apex 40 Frequency 60Hz – 35kHz 50Hz – 35kHz Response 87dB 90dB Sensitivity (1W@1M) Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Power Handling 100W 200W Single (RMS) Recommended Amp 25-100 W 50-200 W Requirements 110.8 116.8 Maximum SPL (dBA) Bass Reflex - Single, Bass reflex – Twin, Bass Alignment Front Mounted HiVe Front Mounted HiVe Port Port 1 x 5 1/2” C-CAM cone 2 x 5 1/2” C-CAM mid-bass driver with cone mid-bass drivers Drive Unit RST Technology. with RST Technolog
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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
