Monitor-audio RS W12 User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Positioning/Initial Set Up

The RS W12 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not

directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a

desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long

enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the RS W12

unplugged until the installation procedure is completed. The optimal control

settings willdepend entirely on your systemconfiguration. For initial trials set the

controls as follows:

Volumecontrol Should be set tominimum

Frequency control Should be set tothe minimum position (40Hz)

Phase control Should be set tozero degrees

Powerswitch Should be set to‘Auto’

EQ 1 setting Should be selected

Lowpass filter switch Should be set tothe ‘Out’ position

Input connections can bemadeat thisstage before the power isconnected to the

RSW12. Please refer to page7 for set up and fine-tuning.

Never connector disconnectthe RCAinput leadconnection withthe RS W12

switched on.

Set Up

Once the input cables are connected and the controls are set in accordance with

the initial set-up procedure above, the RS W12 can be connected to the mains

power supply and switched on. Do not play any music at this stage. With the

Power Mode Switch in the ‘Auto’ position, the unit should remain in standby until

a signal is received.

Play a variety of music/ film excerpts starting at a very low volume level,

increasing to an average listening level once you are sure everything is working

correctly. Check the back of the RS W12, the LED indicator should now indicate it

is ‘ON’. Please now follow the bulleted instructions below: -

 For use with an AV amp/receiver (product with Subwoofer output) please

select the low pass filter switch to the ‘Out’ position. Otherwise select

low pass filter switch to the ‘On’ position, to engage the crossover

frequency control,ref. Page 8.

 If using the crossover frequency control please adjust in accordance with

thetable on page 9furtherfine-tuning may berequired.

 Adjust theVolumeControl to desired level for initial trials, ref. page10

 ThePhase Controlcan now be setref. Page 8

The volume control can now be set to finish the set-up procedure. It is important

to try a variety of music and film excerpts with which you are familiar in order to

obtain the optimum overall settings.

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Monitor-audio RS W12 User Manual Page 11