Adams Amplifier S7A MK2 User Manual

S7A MK2
Operation Manual / BedienungsanleitungEnglish / Deutsch
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Please read the following safety instructions \fefore setting up your system. 
\beep the instructions for further reference. Please heed t\che warnings and  
follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of e\clectric shock, do not open the\c loudspeak -
er. There are no user-servicea\fle parts inside. Refer servicing  to qualified 
service personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, \fust be ter\finated with 
an earth ground three-conductor \bC \fains power cord like the...

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Protect the cord fro\f being walked on or pinched.
\blways use fully checked cables. Defective cables can har\f your speakers. They 
are a co\f\fon source for any kind of noise, hu\f,\n crackling etc.
\blways keep electrical equip\fent out of the reach of children.
\blways unplug sensitive electronic equip\fent during lightn\ning stor\fs.
The  \fonitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disco\nnnection of the 
device should be eas\nily accessible.
To co\fpletely...

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Ta\fle of contents
 
Safety Instructions ..................\n..................\n......... 2-3
1.   Introduction  ..................\n..................\n..................\n. 5
2.  Quick Start   ..................\n..................\n..................\n.. 6
2.1  I\fportant Infor\fation   ..................\n..................\n... 6
2.2  Connecting the speakers   ..................\n................. 6
3.  Speaker Place\fent  ..................\n..................\n........ 7-8
3.1  General...

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1. Introduction
Dear custo\fer,
Thank you for choosing the \bD\bM \budio S7\b MK2 \fainfiel\nd \fonitor.
\bD\bM loudspeakers are built for \faxi\fu\f quality reproduction and audio perfection. 
With  the  S7\b  Mk2  you  have  selected  one  of  the  \fost  a\fbitious  speaker  syste\fs 
available.  This  \fain  \fonitor  \feets  highest  expectations  in  sound  quality  and 
craft\fansship.
The  S7\b  MK2  is  suitable  for  \fain  \fonitoring.  It  is  an  ideal  tool  for...

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2.1 Important Information for set up
\bfter having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the syste\f to accli\fate to 
the te\fperature of the roo\f for approxi\fately an hour.
We reco\f\fend using high q\nuality cables to guarantee opti\fal perfor\fance.
It is i\fportant to ensure the speakers sit fir\fly on a solid surface!
We reco\f\fend that you retain the original packaging, as it is the best  way to 
guarantee safe transportation should the need to do so arise.
Please note that the loudspeakers...

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3.1 
General recommendations
Please \fake sure that there are no obstacles in the way fro\f  the \fonitor to your 
ears. You should be able \nto see the speakers co\fpletely. 
The distance to the surrounding walls should be at \nleast 40 c\f to avoid early 
reflections, which will degrade the sound.
The loudspeakers should be aligned\n with the listener’s position.
Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can \fask \nthe sound.
Mechanical adjustments: If you plan to...

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3.3 The Stereo Triangle
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo ap-
plications, the opti\fu\f listening position shoul\nd be at 
the top of an i\faginary equilateral triangle with the two 
loudspeakers should be placed\n at the other two points 
of this triangle.
The loudspeakers should be aligned\n with the listener’s 
position.
3.4  Surround Placement
Speaker positioning for \fulti-channel stereo purposes 
is ideally based on a circle with speakers placed at 0° 
(Center), 30° (Front Right),...

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4.1 
 The front control panel
On the front you will find a new, highly sophisticated control panel that allows 
detailed fine-tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular roo\f acoustics and 
personal listening preferences. The following tips are intended to assist you at 
using the controls in the best \fanner. 
Please note that using the controls \fay have a great i\fpact on the overall sound 
characteristics  of  your  loudspeakers.  We  reco\f\fend  using  the  controls...

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4.4 Driver Gain
Whereas the ‘Input Gain’ raises or lowers the 
overall input sensitivity up \nto +/-10 dB, the 
‘Driver Gains’ work only within the corresponding 
frequency range, raising or lowering fro\f  +/-2 to 
+/-6 dB. 
4.5  High / Low Shelf EQs
The other two controls operate in a different 
\fanner. The ‘High’ and ‘L\now’ controls are shelving 
filters that progressively lower or raise frequencies 
below 150 Hz / above 6 kHz up to 6 dB (see Fig.). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.6  Bass EQ Section
There are...