Dynaudio BM5 User Manual
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  • Page 1 User manual...
  • Page 2 ▪ Important safety instructions ▪ Warning! ▪ Service ▪ EMC/EMI ▪ For customers in Canada: ▪ Disposal ▪ Break-in time ▪ Introduction ▪ Setup and Operation ▪ Overview – rear panel ▪ Setting up ▪ 1/2. Power on/off switch / AC power in ▪...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 5 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. ▪...
  • Page 6: For Customers In Canada

    Break-in time The transducers of your Dynaudio BM5 mkIII 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.
  • Page 7 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaudio BM5 mkIII active monitor system. With the right care and attention it will provide many years of excellent and trouble-free audio reproduction. It 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.
  • Page 8: Setup And Operation

    Setup and 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. 1. Power On/Off switch 2. AC power Input 3. Balanced analog input (XLR) 4.
  • Page 9 The speaker is invoked and ready to play when a signal is present on the input 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 This switch controls the bass gain level using shelf-type EQ.
  • Page 10: Level Trim

    If your source has a low output, set switch to the +4 position to gain 4 dB more sensitivity. Protection The BM5 mkIII monitor has several built in protection systems to reduce the risk of hazard or damage due to overloading.
  • Page 11 Positioning The BM5 mkIII is designed as a precision near-field monitor and can be equally well used in both stereo and surround setups. Optimal performance is achieved when positioned 1 to 3 meters from the listener. It can be placed on stands or on the meter bridge of a console provided that the meter bridge is sufficiently sturdy.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    If you hear no sound, check your input signal, i.e. by switching the left and right speakers. Care Components of the highest quality are used in your BM5 mkIII. This assures years of trouble-free operation. Following precautions should still be made though.
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Dynaudio shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Dynaudio’s responsibility is limited to the product itself. Dynaudio assumes no responsibility for any loss due to cancellation of any events, or rent of replacement equipment or costs due to third party’s or customer’s loss of profit, or any other indirect cost or losses however incurred.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Parameter Value Input level for 85 dB SPL @ 1 m, @ 0 dB setting, 80 mVrms unbalanced 4,8 Vrms (-10 dB) Max input level (@setting) 1,5 Vrms (0 dB) 1 Vrms (+4 dB) Standby: 0.3 W Power consumption Idle: 5.8 W Max: 94 W Tweeter: 50 W...
  • Page 15 Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio.com © 2022 Dynaudio A/S All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Technical specifications...

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