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BM9S
Owners Manual
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Contents Safety........................................................................................................................ 1 Before operation...................................................................................................... 3 About this operating manual................................................................................ 3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 4 Controls an
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Safety English Safety 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 near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the s
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Safety WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the back panel and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Safety signs The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. The lightning flash with arr
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Before operation Before operation About this operating manual Used signs and symbols In this operating manual following signs and symbols are used: Note Additional information is provided, which is important to fully understand the BM9S and how to operate it. The arrow will identify steps to be performed. Please follow the instructions carefully. 1. Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered. Please follow 2. these instructions carefully. 3. italics The result of a ste
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Before operation Unpacking Unpacking the subwoofer 1. Unpack the subwoofer on a clean, even and soft area; floor carpeting is very suitable. 2. The packaging should be opened from the top. Remove all accessories that 1 come packed with the subwoofer (such as AC power cord and grille). Do not remove the top part of the protective material. 3. With the protective material still in place but with accessories removed, carefully tilt the packaging on its side and tilt again to turn it upside-down
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Before operation Controls and connections ➊ POWER ON/OFF Main power switch (to switch the subwoofer manually on and off). LED shows operation mode: ➊ • red = subwoofer switched on and in mute mode • green = subwoofer is activated ➋ AC IN Mains power input. ➌ Gain Subwoofer volume level. ➋ ➍ SUB Lowpass Subwoofer lowpass frequency: continuously variable from 50 to 150 Hz. ➎ Phase Phase setting: phase can be set to 0° or 180°. ➌ ➏ Mode Subwoofer operation mode LFE or Slave. ➐ • LFE: setting for no
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Before operation Connecting the subwoofer CAUTION DAMAGE OF DEVICE DUE TO IMPROPER CONNECTION! Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the BM9S. Only switch the subwoofer on (mains power switch to ON) after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed. LFE/Slave IN SAT/SUB IN Subwoofer inputs + The BM9S provides two different signal inputs: LFE/Slave IN SAT SUB Highpass Lowpass This input allows the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel to be connected. The signal is
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Before operation Connecting a single subwoofer ➊ Connecting as LFE channel Connect subwoofer to LFE/Slave input. LFE ➊ ➋ Connecting as subwoofer for satellites Connect full bandwidth signal to SAT/SUB input. Sub reproduces sum of right and left signal. ➋ Set the Mode switch to LFE. Stereo Note: • You can also use both connection types. The signals will be combined in the BM9S and routed accordingly. This allows the BM9S to reproduce both the LFE channel information as well as the bass ra
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Operation Connecting loudspeakers If your source provides bass management, you can use the BM9S LFE input alone in LFE or SLAVE mode, depending on the management system capabilities. Avoid LFE double processing if possible. Connecting speakers 1. Connect the subwoofer as explained in “Connecting a single subwoofer” on page 7. 2. From the Subwoofer SAT/SUB OUT connect a XLR cable to the inputs of the power amplifier you use for your speakers. Stereo Note: • The signals connected to the input
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Operation Adjusting the volume (Gain) CAUTION HIGH SOUND LEVELS! To avoid auditory defects do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time. The correct volume setting is an important aspect in achieving a well balanced speaker combination. Adjust the Gain control, until correct setting is reached. Note: • You cannot adjust the volume, when subwoofer is in slave mode. In this case the volume is controlled by the setting of the master subwoofer. Selecting the subwoofer cut-of
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Operation Setting the phase (Phase) Combined frequency response With the phase settings you can adjust the phase relationship between the subwoofer Subwoofer and main speakers. If either subwoofer or main speaker are slightly out of phase in Main speakers relation to the other, it can result in decreased bass output in the frequency response area where they overlap each other. The phase relationship between subwoofer and satellite speakers is very dependent on relative distance, construction
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting There may be various reasons why the subwoofer doesn’t function properly in a system without it being faulty. The checklist below will help solve problems you may encounter. Before consulting your Dynaudio Acoustics dealer, check this list first. Check this first: Check if all signal cables are connected properly. Check settings in bass management menu of the connected source. Carefully and gradually increase the subwoofer volume level on the
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Technical Information/Warranty Technical Information/Warranty Changing the fuse WARNING RISK OF FIRE! For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse and rating. The fuse is placed on the rear of the subwoofer below the mains power input. It can be changed without removing the amplifier module. Changing the fuse 1. Switch off the mains power switch and unplug the power cable. 2. Pull out the fuse holder 3. Replace fuse with same type and rating 4. Push fuse hol
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Technical Information/Warranty Technical Specifications Parameter Data System Active subwoofer Bass principle Closed Frequency response 29 Hz to 250 Hz (+/-3 dB) Inputs • LFE/Slave XLR • SAT/SUB right/left full bandwidth, XLR Input impedance • + branch 20 kOhm • – branch 10 kOhm Sensitivity 75 mV to 5 V , adjustable RMS RMS Max. input voltage 10 V RMS Outputs • Slave XLR • SAT/SUB right/left, Highpass filtered, XLR Output impedance 100 Ohm (each branch) XLR Pinout 1: 0 / 2: + / 3: – Mode selecto
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Technical Information/Warranty Warranty Dynaudio Acoustics provides a transferable one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty only covers faults or defects in material and production. Damage caused as a result of abuse, misuse or defective associated electronics is not covered by the warranty. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are only valid in the country or market of original origin and distribution. Should warra
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Sicherheit Deutsch Sicherheit Sicherheitshinweise Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch Der Subwoofer Dynaudio Acoustics BM9S ist ein Lautsprecher mit integriertem Verstärker zur Wiedergabe tiefster Frequenzen. Er wurde konzipiert für den Einsatz in Audio-Video-Anlagen im Heimbereich und darf auch nur dort betrieben werden. Bei nicht bestimmungsgemäßem Gebrauch können Sicherheit und Funktionsfähigkeit nicht garantiert werden. Service Sollte ein technischer Service notwendig sein oder sind optische Män
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Vor dem Betrieb Vor dem Betrieb Zu dieser Anleitung Lesen Sie diese Bedienhinweise bitte sorgfältig, bevor Sie den Subwoofer in Betrieb nehmen und befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen. Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung in der Nähe des Subwoofers auf, um jederzeit eine korrekte Bedienung zu gewährleisten. Verwendete Zeichen und Symbole In dieser Anleitung werden folgende Zeichen und Symbole verwendet. Warnzeichen Allgemeines Warnzeichen Das Ausrufezeichen in einem Dreieck macht den Benutzer auf ei
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Vor dem Betrieb Zum Aufbau dieser Anleitung Diese Anleitung ist in drei Hauptkapitel unterteilt: • Vor dem Betrieb: Hier finden Sie Informationen zum Auspacken und Anschließen des Subwoofers, sowie zu den Bedienelementen. • Bedienung: Generelle Hinweise zur Bedienung und zur Aufstellung. • Optimierung der Einstellungen/Fehlersuche: Ausführliche Hinweise zur Optimierung der Einstellungen. Auspacken Subwoofer auspacken 1. Öffnen Sie die Verpackung an der Oberseite auf einer ebenen, sauberen und
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Vor dem Betrieb Anschluss- und Bedienelemente ➊ POWER ON/OFF Netzschalter: schaltet den Subwoofer ein und aus. LED zeigt den Betriebszustand: ➊ • rot = Subwoofer ist eingeschaltet und im Ruhezustand • grün = Subwoofer ist im Betriebszustand ➋ AC IN Netzanschluss. ➌ Gain Lautstärkeregler des Subwoofers. ➋ ➍ SUB Lowpass Subwoofer-Tiefpass-Einstellung. Stufenlos zwischen 50 und 150 Hz einstellbar. ➎ Phase Phaseneinstellung: ermöglicht das Drehen der Phase um 180 Grad. ➏ Mode Betriebsmodus des Subwo
