User Manual
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1. Owners manual u Introduction2. 2000m amp Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaudio Professional BM Compact mklll active monitor system With the right care and attention it will provide many years of excellent and trouble free audio reproduc tion It
3. invoked and ready to play when a signal is present on the in put again Wake up time is approximately two seconds 6 Remote Usually active speakers are at max level all the time By connecting the Dynaudio External Volume control the volume is conveniently controllable via the remote 7 Filter switches LF This switch controls the bass gain level using shelf type EQ The level can be set to 2 dB 0 dB or 2 dB This filter is used to adjust for the prox imity 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 MF This switch sets a notch filter used to compensate for the acoustic effect of a console Such placement usually results in a re sponse 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 Finding the setting that provides the flattest response HF This switch controls the Treble level and it is used to match the high end of the monitor to your other electronic equipment and your acoustical environment Use the setting providing the preferred timbre Ifthe sound is too bright try to set to 1 dB to re duce treble by 1 dB If the sound is too dull use 1 dB setting to raise the High Pass by 1 dB HP This switch sets the lower cut off fre quency of the monitor It is used to match the m
4. 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 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Troubleshooting If the Power LED lights green but you hear no sound check your input signal i e by switching speakers Care Components of the highest quality are used in your BM Compact mklll This assures years of trouble free operation Following precautions should still be made though Avoid running the system into severe clip ping Although there is an advanced pro tection system you may be able to destroy your speakers by severe overpowering them The limiter works over a certain range but exceeding this level may send a severely clipped signal to your driv ers When a noticeable distortion occurs please turn down the level to your speak ers 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 tweeter 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
5. service via www tcsupport tc or TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov Denmark Tel 45 87 42 70 00 BM Compact mklll Technical specifications Input level for 85 dB SPL 1 m 0 dB setting unbalanced Max input level setting Power consumption Amplifier power Max SPL 1 m normal room short term IEC signal Frequency Response 3 dB Resonance Frequency Internal Cabinet Volume Bass Principle Weight Dimensions Depth x Width x Height Crossover Crossover Frequencies Crossover Slope Connection Recommended Placing Tweeter Woofer Cabinet Crossover Amplifier Technical specifications 80 mVrms 4 8 Vrms 10 dB 1 5 Vrms 0 dB 1 Vrms 4 dB Standby 0 3 W Idle 5 8 W Max 94 W Tweeter 50 W Woofer 50 W 116 dB peak 49 Hz to 24 kHz 58 Hz 4 8 liters Bass reflex 5 4 kg 211 x 170 x 260 mm 2 way 2100 Hz 12 dB oct XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced Desktop D 281 28 mm soft dome rear chamber magnetic fluid 4 mm aluminum front Pure aluminum wire voice coil 145 mm molded aluminum frame One piece thermo formed MSP cone 38 mm voice coil with pure aluminum wire on aluminum former Designed to be placed on a desk 15 mm MDF Active DSP based Input sensitivity selector HF MF and LF trim selector High pass frequency selector Auto standby On selector Optional remote volume control cabled High efficiency digital power amplifiers Switch mode power s
6. BM Compact mklll Owners manual DYNAUDIO 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 t
7. C 100 230V 50 60Hz 60W 0 Certified to CAN CSA 1EC60065 CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK C US DONOT OPEN 1 Power On Off switch 7 Filter switches 2 AC power Input High Pass 3 Balanced analog input XLR LF Low filter setting 4 Unbalance analog input RCA MF Mid filter setting 5 Power Mode switch HF Hi filter setting 6 Remote 8 Level Sensitivity switch Owner s manual 5 Operation Setting up 1 2 Power on off switch AC power in Before switching on make sure Mains Voltage matches your areas Mains Voltage specification 3 Balanced analog input Audio Input is via a fe 7 male XIR connector f The input is electroni cally balanced with fol lowing connections The connections are printed on the rear for easy reference 4 Unbalanced analog input RCA Unbalanced Input via RCA If your audio source doesn t have a balanced output use the RCA input connection For best results always use only good qual ity screened cables and connectors Switches On the rear of the monitor you will find six switches for setting up the monitor for opti mum performance in different acoustic en vironments Each switch is explained in the following 5 Power mode switch ON The speaker is active and ready to play ON SLEEP If no input signal has been present on the input for 20 minutes the speaker enters Sleep mode and saves power The speaker is
8. he 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
9. is most important however that you take a few minutes at this early stage of your monitor s life to read this manual It contains 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 Profes sional BM Compact 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 BM Compact mklll Operation 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 DYNAUDIO 4 0 On 0 3 10 se E leep 5 Remote Level Power Mode High Pass 6 Flat 2 7 60 Hz 0 2 80 Hz a 4 4 2dB 7 2 60 80 2 4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause 2 harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause sae idee undesired operation ee A
10. onitor 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 BM Compact mklll 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 8 Level trim Use this switch to match the sensitivity of the BM Compact mklll 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 output source If your source has a low output set switch to the 4 position to gain 4 dB more sensitivity Owner s manual Operation Protection The BM Compact mklll monitor has sever al built in protection systems to reduce the risk of hazard or damage due to overload ing 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 The woofer channel has a built in limiter that protects the woofer unit from too much excursion It works by reducing the gain of the circuit when a certain threshold level is reached Positioning The BM Compact mklll is designed as a precision near field monitor and can be equally well used in both stereo and sur round setups Optimal performance is achieved when positioned 1 to 3 meters from the listener lt can be placed on stands or on the me ter bridge of a console
11. power 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 recep
12. tion 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 la norme NMB 003 du Canada BM Compact mklll
13. upply with wide range input Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice Owner s manual Notes Notes 10 BM Compact mklll Notes Owners manual 11 Notes 12 BM Compact mklll Notes Owners manual 13 DINAUDIO Professional O Dynaudio A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark Owner s Manual BM Compact mklll 0214 item no 455421 All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice www dynaudioprofessional com
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