We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your R65/R80! ABOUT THIS MANUAL: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your R65/R80 before connecting it to the rest of your studio gear.
What is in the Box In addition to this manual, your R65/R80 package contains the following: • (1) PreSonus R65 or R80 active studio monitor • (1) IEC power cable • (4) Foam feet to be placed on the bottom of...
-4dB Balanced Unbalanced Line-level Inputs. The R65/R80 provides a choice of three inputs: two balanced (XLR and 1/4” TRS) and one unbalanced (RCA). These inputs accept a line-level signal from your audio source and feed that signal to the monitor’s built-in power amplifiers.
HP Filter specified frequency (60, 80, or 100 Hz), with a slope of -24 dB/ octave. Can be defeated by setting it to Linear, in which case, the monitor’s natural rolloff takes over (45 Hz for R65, Linear Linear Linear 40 Hz for R80).
NOTE: The unique design of the R65 and R80 monitors requires that they be placed vertically. Positioning R65 or R80 monitors horizontally will result in reduced fidelity and potential phase problems.
If your audio source has balanced XLR or ¼” TRS outputs, make sure the wiring of those outputs corresponds with the wiring of the R65/R80’s inputs as illustrated below. If it doesn’t, you’ll need “crossover” cables that reverse the two signal conductors.
(60, 80, or 100 Hz) at a slope of -24 dB/ octave. Engage this control if you are using a subwoofer in conjunction with the R65/R80 monitors, and set it to the same frequency as the crossover to the subwoofer. If...
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual Energy Conservation Mode Your R65/R80 features an Energy Conservation mode. When Energy Conservation mode is active, the onboard amplifier will enter low-power mode after thirty minutes of inactivity. Once signal is detected again, the amplifier will take three seconds to return to full power.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual USER CONTROLS (R65 and R80) Volume Range Type A-type taper HF Control Settings Linear,+1, -3, -6 dB Low Cut Settings Linear, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz Acoustic Space Settings Linear, -1.5, -3, -6 dB...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No power. First ensure that your R65/R80 is plugged in. If it’s connected to a power conditioner, verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning. If so, yet there is still no power to the monitor, contact PreSonus for a repair.
PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that can be identified by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. Exclusions and Limitations: This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
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This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product (products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus) How Long This Warranty Lasts: The Warranty begins on the original date of purchase...
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R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual What PreSonus Will Do: PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the initial shipping charges.
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4.2. Warranty How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA): 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http://www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process.
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Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Temporal EQ and TQ are trademarks of Fulcrum Acoustic.
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R65 and R80 Active AMT Studio Monitors Owner’s Manual 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 70-52000023-C www.presonus.com...