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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL b38 Loudspeaker Loudspeaker...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Bass on the B38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 5: About These Loudspeakers
. Other special features of the B38 loudspeaker include a bass switch on the rear panel and a foam cylinder for sealing the bass reflex tube, both of which can be used to adapt the bass to the listening environment and your taste . -
Page 6: About This Operation Manual
About this operAtion MAnuAL About this Operation Manual This operation manual describes how to install, connect and operate the Burmester B38 loudspeaker (hereinafter referred to as “loudspeaker,” “speaker” or “B38”) . Please observe the following instructions: ► Read and follow the instructions in this manual, particularly the warnings and safety instructions . -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
iMportAnt sAfety instructions Important Safety Instructions ► Please read the operation manual for your loudspeaker in full and keep it in a safe place . When unpacking ► To avoid damaging the housing, do not use any pointed or sharp objects to open the packaging . -
Page 8: Unpacking The Loudspeakers
. Scope of Delivery The following is included with delivery: • Package with the B38 loudspeakers • 1 operation manual • 1 set of warranty documents • Bass reflex plugs •... -
Page 9: Overview Of The Loudspeaker
overview of the LoudspeAker Overview of the Loudspeaker 1 AMT tweeter 2 Low-midrange driver 3 Woofer 4 Room adaption Switch for adjusting the bass according to the particular space . 5 Connector panel 6 Base plate 7 Port B 38 Loudspeaker... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Loudspeakers In The Listening Environment
setting up the LoudspeAkers in the Listening environMent Setting Up the Loudspeakers in the Listening Environment Speaker Spacing For an optimal audio experience, the loudspeakers should be placed more than 50 cm away from walls and large pieces of furniture . Otherwise, reflected sound will reach the listeners so early and with such intensity that it will significantly affect the direct sound from the loudspeakers . -
Page 11: Adjusting The Bass On The B38
35 and 70 Hz, that is, in the sub-bass range . However, the B38 can reduce the “one-note” or booming effect of these standing waves . There is usually a drop in level between the boom frequencies in a room, which the B38 can fill in if necessary . -
Page 12: Connecting The Loudspeakers
ATTENTION: The insulation on your selected speaker cable must match that of the original Burmester loudspeaker cable and must have a flame rating of at least VW-1 . Binding Posts The binding posts used on this loudspeaker are milled from a solid piece of oxygen- free copper (OFC) . - Page 13 connecting the LoudspeAkers Attaching the Binding Post Bridges Switch off the power amplifier . Completely loosen the binding posts by turning them anticlockwise . Place the bridge on the binding posts . Re-tighten the binding posts by turning them clockwise . Removing the Binding Post Bridges Switch off the power amplifier .
- Page 14 connecting the LoudspeAkers Classic Connection This is the most common connection method . With this method, each channel on the power amplifier is connected to a loudspeaker via a 2-pole cable . A two-channel (stereo) amplifier is therefore required for stereo playback . –...
- Page 15 connecting the LoudspeAkers Bi-wiring Connection With bi-wiring, the loudspeaker’s woofer and midrange driver/tweeter are separately connected to a single power amplifier channel . For stereo playback with bi-wiring, you therefore need only a two-channel (stereo) amplifier . Bi-wiring offers acoustic benefits over the classic connection method .
- Page 16 Place the two stereo amplifiers near the loudspeakers . Connect the preamplifier to the stereo amplifiers as shown above . You will need two Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables, which are available separately . Please contact your specialist dealer .
- Page 17 Place the two stereo amplifiers equidistant from the loudspeakers . Connect the preamplifier to the stereo amplifiers as shown in the figure . You will need two Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables, which are available separately . Please contact your specialist dealer .
- Page 18 Place two mono power amplifiers near each loudspeaker . Connect the preamplifier to the mono power amplifiers as shown above . You will need two Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables, which are available separately . Please contact your specialist dealer .
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Page 19: Operating The Loudspeakers
operAting the LoudspeAkers Operating the Loudspeakers ATTENTION Incorrect wiring or excessive level Incorrect wiring or levels that are too high can damage the components of the system . ► Before switching on the system, check all cable connections for correct polarity (plus, minus) . -
Page 20: Maintenance, Repair And Care
. Warranty Burmester provides a five-year warranty on its loudspeakers . For the warranty to be valid, the loudspeaker must have been properly connected and operated without overloading, the mechanical integrity of the loudspeakers must not have been comprised and the warranty application must have been properly submitted . -
Page 21: Specifications
specificAtions Specifications Design principle Three-way bass reflex Weight (per device) 51 .5 kg Width 210 mm Height 1164 mm Depth 460 mm Power rating 225 W Sensitivity at 2 .83 V/1 m 86 dB Nominal impedance 4 Ω Frequency response +/- 3 dB 37 –... - Page 24 Burmester Home Audio GmbH Wilhelm–Kabus Strasse 47 ∙ 10829 Berlin, Germany www.burmester.de BA EN Version 1.0 / 2005...
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