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BM 5%

Compact

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IMP:RT%NT S%FET@ INSTRACTI:NS

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symNol within an eYuilateral triangleF is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated _dangerous voltL age_ within the productDs enclosure that may Ne of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risR of electric shocR to persons0

The eSclamation point within an eYuilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance HservicingI instructions in the literature accompanying the product0

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"ead these instructions0

1 2eep these instructions0

4 5eed all warnings0

9 :ollow all instructions0

; Do not use this apparatus near water0

= >lean only with dry cloth0

@ Install in accordance with the manufacturerDs instructions0

E Do not install near any heat sources such as radiatorsF heat registersF stovesF or other apparatus Hincluding amplifiersI that produce heat0

J Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingLtype plug0 M polarized plug has two Nlades with one wider than the other0 M grounding type plug has two Nlades and a third grounding prong0

The wide Nlade or the third prong are provided for your safety0 If the provided plug does not fit into your outletF consult an electrician for replacement of the oNsolete outlet0

!P Qrotect the power cord from Neing walRed on or pinched particularly at plugsF convenience receptaclesF and the point where they eSit from the apparatus0

!! Only use attachmentsUaccessories specified

Ny the manufacturer0

!1 Vse only with the cartF standF tripodF

NracRetF or taNle specified Ny the manufacturerF or sold with the apparatus0 When a cart is usedF use caution when moving the cartUapparatus comNination to avoid inXury from tipLover0

!4 Vnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time0

!9 "efer all servicing to Yualified service personnel0 Servicing is reYuired when the apparatus has Neen damaged in any wayF such as powerLsupply cord or plug is damagedF liYuid has Neen spilled or oNXects have fallen into the apparatusF the apparatus has Neen eSposed to rain or moistureF does not operate normallyF or has

Neen dropped0

Warning7

[ To reduce the risR of fire or electrical shocRF do not eSpose this eYuipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no oNXects filled with liYuidsF such as vasesF are placed on the eYuipment0

[ This apparatus must Ne earthed0

[ Vse a three wire grounding type line cord liRe the one supplied with the product0

[ ]e advised that different operating voltages reYuire the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs0

[ Mlways oNserve the local safety regulations0

^nsure that the factoryLset power reYuirements for the device Hrefer to the laNel on the NacR of the monitorI corresponds to the mains supply in your region0

[ This eYuipment should Ne installed near the socRet outlet and disconnection of the device should Ne easily accessiNle0

[ To completely disconnect from M> mainsF disconnect the power supply cord from the M> receptacle0

[ The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operaNle0

[ Do not install in a confined space0

[ Do not open the unit L risR of electric shocR inside0

Caution:

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not eSpressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this eYuipment0

Service

[ There are no userLserviceaNle parts inside0

[ Mll service must Ne performed Ny Yualified personnel0 a

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T%BLE :F C:NTENTS

INTR:DACTI:N

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INTR:DACTI:N

Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaudio Mcoustics ]M ;M >ompact active monitor system0 With the right care and attention it will provide many years of eScellent and trouNle free audio reproduction0 It is most importantF howeverF that you taRe a few minutes at this early stage of your ]M ;M >ompactas lifeF to read this manual0 It contains essential information to maRe you get the Nest from your new monitors0

Break-In time

The transducers of your ]M ;M >ompact monitor will achieve Netter sound Yuality after NreaRing in0 ^specially after the first hours of useF you may notice a significant advance in sound Yuality0 Still after first few hours improvement taRe placeF Nut lesser noticeaNle0

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:IERIIEW - RE%R P%NEL

Correct setup and connections is essential to achieve optimal performance from your monitors. Please follow the instructions on the following pages.

1. %C power Input and fuse

2. Power :nR:ff switch

3. Balanced analog Input

4. Uigh Pass filter switch

5. Level trim

6. LF - Low filter setting

7. MF - Mid filter setting

8. UF - Ui filter setting

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SETTIND AP

1R2. Power :nR:ff switchR%C Power In

]efore switching onF maRe sure Mains boltage matches your areas Mains boltage specification0

"eplace fuse only with the fuseLtype marRed on the rearLpanel laNel0

3. Balanced analog Input

Mudio Input is via a female cd" connector0 The

Input is electronically Nalanced with following connections0 The connections are printed on the rear for easy reference0

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-

If your signal source is unNalancedF usually the unused pin is connected to ground0 This is normally done inside the connecting caNle0

Special adaptors Hnot suppliedI can Ne Nought that converts Slr input to single ended ">M type input0 :or Nest result use only good Yuality screened caNles and connectors0

Switches

On the rear of the monitor you will find ; switches for setting up the monitor for optimum performance in different acoustic environments0

^ach switch is eSplained in the following0

4. Uigh Pass filter switch

This switch sets the lower cutLoff freYuency of the monitor0 It is used to match the monitor to a suNwoofer0 You can select Netween =P5z or

EP5z cLover0 :lat is used in case you do not use a suNwoofer to assist your monitors0 When used with a suNwoofer it is recommended to use either =P5z or EP5z filterF thus allowing a higher undistorted soundLpressure level0

5. Level trim

Vse this switch to match the sensitivity of the

]M ;M >ompact monitor to your source0

5ighLoutput source

If your source has a high OutputF set the switch to the L!P position to reduce the sensitivity Ny

!Pd]0 dowLoutput source

If your source has low outputF set to e9 position to gain 9d] more sensitivity0

6. LF

This switch controls the Nass gain level using shelfLtype ^f0 The level can Ne set to e1d]F

Pd] or L1d]0

This filter is used to adXust for the proSimity of

NoundariesF so if positioned close to wall or cornerF use the L1d] setting0 If positioned far from walls use the e1d] or P positionF depending on other eYuipmentF and personal taste0

7. MF

This switch sets a notch filterF used to compensate for the acoustic effect of a console0

Such placement usually results in a response peaR in lower midrange0 The M: switch activates a Nell shaped notch filterF which can compensate0 Vse either the L1 or the L9d] setting0 You may eSperiment finding the settingF which provides the flattest response0

8. UF

This switch controls the TreNle level and it is used to match the high end of the monitor to your other electronic eYuipmentF and your acoustical environment0 Vse the setting providing the preferred timNre0 If the sound is too Nrightg try to set to L!d] to reduce treNle Ny

!d]0 If too dull soundF use e!d] setting to raise the treNle Ny !d]0

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INDIC%T:RS Y P:SITI:NIND

Indicators

On the front you will find 1 diodes0 These are positioned Xust aNove the Dynaudio dogo0

The green power diode indicates speaRer onUoff status0 hreen indicatesg ipower onj0

The woofer channel has a Nuilt in limiter that protects the woofer unit from too much eScursion0 It worRs Ny reducing the gain of the circuit when a certain threshold level is reached0

Positioning

The ]M ;M >ompact is designed as a near to midLfield monitor and can Ne eYually well used in Noth stereo and surround setups0 Optimal performance is achieved when positioned !L4

meters from the listener0

It can Ne placed on stands or on the meter

Nridge of a console provided that the meter

Nridge is sufficiently sturdy0 :or Nest results the speaRers may Ne aimed towards the listener in

Noth vertical and horizontal planes0

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#$.1&1$(,8 >,%&10'55-2 The second diode has two functions0 This will light up orange when the input signal reaches a level where the limiter is activated to prevent the internal Nass amplifier from clipping0 Mnd it will light up red when the amplifier gets too hot0 Mt the same time the monitor will Ne mutedF in order to reduce the temperature0

Protection

The ]M ;M >ompact monitor has several Nuilt in protection systems to reduce the risR of hazard or damage due to overloading0

]oth power amplifiers have thermal protection0

This activates if a proNlem should occurF and helps protect Noth the electronics and the loudspeaRer drivers0

There is also a thermal sensor measuring the temperature on the heat sinR0 Mn electronic circuit will mute the signal when too high temperature is reached0 The protection diode on the front will light up when this happens0

On the tweeter output there is an overload protection to prevent Nurning the tweeter driver in case of overloading0 This circuit will mute the tweeter signal if too much current is fed to the tweeter0

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MISCELL%NE:AS

Troubleshooting

If Qower d^D lights green and no soundF checR your input signal f0eS0 Ny switching speaRers0

If power d^D does not light at all and no soundF checR the fuse0 If replaced and still no sound contact your Dynaudio Mcoustics Dealer0

If protection d^D lights red checR the temperature of the heat sinR0 If it feels hot turn off the speaRer and wait for some !P minutes to allow the amplifier to cool off0 Turn it on again0

If it worRs now it is oRF Nut you may need more air circulation around your speaRer to avoid overheating to taRe place again0

Care

>omponents of the highest Yuality is used in your ]M ;M >ompact0 This assures years of trouNle free operation0 :ollowing precautions should still Ne made though0

Mvoid running the system into severe clipping0

^ven there is an advanced protection systemF you may Ne aNle to destroy your speaRers Ny severe overpowering0 The limiter worRs over a certain rangeF Nut eSceeding this level may send a severely clipped signal to your drivers0

When a noticeaNle distortion occursF please turn down the level to your speaRers0

Mvoid hot plugging the eYuipment connected to the monitors0 Mlways turn off the speaRer and other eYuipment when plugging or unplugging signalsF or switching eYuipment on or off0

Do not touch the drive units Ny hand0 The tweeter especially uses a very fine faNric dome with a ultra thin coating0

:ptions

The ]M ;M >ompact may Ne comNined with a

Dynaudio Mcoustics suNwoofer for eStended

Nass performanceF and higher spl if highLpass filter is used0 See Setting Vp0

Service

There are no user serviceaNle parts inside the monitor0 If service is reYuired please contact service viak www.tcsupport.tc

or

TC Electronic

Sindalsvej 34

DK-8240 Risskov

Denmark

Phone: +45 87427000

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TECUNIC%L SPECIFIC%TI:NS

System

:reYuency "esponse HeUL 4 d]I

Input level for E; d]F

SQd l!m

Qower consumption

Mmplifier power

]ass Qrinciple bent tuning freYuency

Internal >aNinet bolume

>rossover :reYuency

>rossover Slope

Tweeter

Woofer

Weight

Dimensions HW S 5 S DI k k

]M ;M >ompact

TwoLway Mctive mearfield Monitor

;; 5z L 1! R5z k k k k k k k k k k k k L!=d]u "MS l Pd] setting

Idlek !P W U MaSk JP W

Tweeterk ;P W U Wooferk ;P W

]ass refleS

;E 5z

; liters

!;PP 5z

= d]Uoct

^sotec 1E mmU!0!j soft domeF rear chamNerF

Magnetic fluid0 9 mm alu frontF

Qure alu wire voice coil

!9; mmU;0@jF OneLpiece thermoformed polyL propconeF @; mmU4j pure alu voice coil

=0J Rg U !;01 lNs

!@P S 1=P S 19P mm U =0@j S !P01j S J09j

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