M-Audio Studiophile LX4 User Manual

M-Audio Studiophile LX4 User Manual

Studiophile series 5.1 studio nearfield monitor speakers

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LX4-050504
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What's in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Speaker Enclosure Front and Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
LX4-2.1 Subwoofer, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
LX4-2.1 Subwoofer, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
LX4 Satellite Speaker, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation - LX4-2.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Speaker Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation - LX4-5.1 Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Speaker Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Placing the Speakers - LX4-2.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Placing the Speakers - LX4-5.1 Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix A - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Appendix B - Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Summary of Contents for M-Audio Studiophile LX4

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    LX4 Satellite Speaker, Front Installation - LX4-2.1 System ........6 Precautions .
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Studiophile LX4-2.1 System and 5.1 Expander is changing the concept of studio reference monitoring in 2.1 / 5.1 systems. The LX4-2.1 System is designed with the option to add the LX4-5.1 Expander package, thereby upgrading to the LX4 Surround System, a 5.1 system for music production or playback of 5.1 music and sound tracks.
  • Page 3: Studiophile Lx4 Surround System Features

    The power delivered to the sub-woofer driver is 60W, while 27W each is delivered to the Satellite Speakers. 6. Expandable System - LX4-2.1System is designed with the option to add the LX4-5.1 Expander package, thereby upgrading to a 5.1 system for music production of 5.1 music and sound tracks.
  • Page 4: Speaker Enclosure Front And Rear Panel Features

    Speaker Enclosure Front and Rear Panel Features LX4-2.1 Subwoofer, Rear 1. TRS Inputs: These jacks accept 1/4” connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring. For balanced wiring, a three-conductor TRS plug is necessary.The input wiring of a TRS connector should be as follows: TRS TIP - Signal positive (+) TRS RING - Signal negative (–)
  • Page 5: Lx4-2.1 Subwoofer, Front

    “Orange” and the output level will reduce by 12dB. 4. Master Volume: Use the Master Volume to set the output sound pressure of all channels from the LX4 system to proper level as required. 5. Speaker Outputs: (5) spring-type Speaker Output terminals for connecting (5) Channel Amplifier Outputs to all speaker channels, as follows: L: Use Speaker wire included in the LX4-2.1 package to connect the...
  • Page 6: Lx4 Satellite Speaker, Rear

    (see the following diagrams). We recommend that you use high-quality balanced or unbalanced cables for these input connections. Also, turn off the power of the LX4 and turn the volume of the LX4 down to a minimum before making the necessary connections.
  • Page 7: Speaker Wire Connections

    Right Speakers. TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connections Assure that the LX4’s power switch is turned to the off position and that it’s Master Volume is turned all the way down. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the TRS inputs on the Sub-woofer’s rear panel.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Preamp, Computer Or Game Console Outputs

    Precautions Handling: Please do not touch the speaker cones.The LX4-5.1 expander set is packaged in the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box.To avoid possible damage to the speaker units, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box.The speaker cones should...
  • Page 9: Speaker Wire Connections

    Speaker Wire Connections Use speaker wires included in LX4-5.1 Expander package to connect the SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right) and C (Center) Speaker output terminals, found on the Subwoofer’s rear panel, to the SL, SR and C Speakers. Placing the Speakers - LX4-2.1 System Placing the speakers is one of the most important procedures.To monitor with...
  • Page 10 3. Position the monitors so that the tops of the woofers are level with your ears in a normal listening environment. Refer to the following diagram. 4. Place the LX4’s Left and Right units vertically with the woofer on the bottom. Placing the LX4 monitors horizontally is not recommended.
  • Page 11: Placing The Speakers - Lx4-5.1 Expander

    To monitor with the LX4s performing to their maximum capability, an appropriate listening environment and correct placement are required. Please refer to the following for correct LX4-5.1 placement. 1. The Center Speaker - speaker at the same height as the L & R speakers.The front of the center speaker should also be aligned with, or slightly behind the L &...
  • Page 12: Technical Support & Contact Information

    For additonal help, contact M-Audio Technical Support by telephone (626-445-8495, 9-5 PST M-F), by fax (626-445-7564) or by e-mail (techsupt@m-audio.com). If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us directly at: M-AUDIO U.S.
  • Page 13: Warranty Terms

    Warranty Registration Thank you for registering your new M-Audio product. Doing so immediately both entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www.m-audio.com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance...
  • Page 14: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications Type: 3-way studio reference with subwoofer (2.1 System), expandable to 5.1 Subwoofer Driver: 8 inch diameter, specially-developed curved-profile pulp cone, high-temperature voice coil and damped closed cell foam surround - designed for sub-frequency pressure levels with very high efficiency and extremely low distortion LF Driver: 4-inch dia., magnetically-shielded with curved mineral-filled polypropylene cone, high temperature voice coil and damped closed cell foam surround...
  • Page 15: Appendix B - Block Diagram

    Appendix B - Block Diagram...

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