Statutory Information Thank you for selecting the Sonodyne BMS 205 multi-channel bass manager. Please read through this owner’s manual carefully for details on product features and operation. Please unpack with care and retain the packaging for future use. This symbol warns there is uninsulated (dangerous) voltage in the cabinet of the unit.
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Introduction ∑ Inside the box Congratulations on your purchase of the BMS 205, multichannel bass manager. This unique rack mount device with its wired remote, the BMS 205r, is an excellent solution to monitor in dual or multichannel modes, with or without a dedicated LFE unit (subwoofer).
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SOLO LED: This, when red, indicates that the SOLO global mode has been selected 2.1 / 5.1 MODE SWITCH: The BMS 205 outputs will derive and process the signal from its inputs in a fashion as described in the table in Fig. 3 (page 7). This switch allows you to select the desired mode of operation 5.1 MODE LED: This, when red, indicates that the 5.1 operation mode has been selected...
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230V unit and Schurter make 20mm, 0.250A, Slow blow (0034.3111) FST. Please replace with same type and value. RJ45 SOCKET: This is to connect the BMS 205r to the BMS 205. Use RJ45 cable with “Straight Through” configuration i.e. 1:1 connections on both ends.
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RS OUT LFE OUT SETTING THRU SUMMED MONO X-OVER L WITH R WITH SUMMED MONO WITH LPF THRU X-OVER L WITH R WITH C WITH LS WITH RS WITH LFE + SUMMED MONO {L+R+LS+ RS+C} WITH LPF) BMS 205 Page 7...
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MASTER: This is a master level control for ALL channels and varies from mute to 0 dB. POWER on LED: With the connection established to the BMS 205, this glows green when the BMS 205 is MUTE switch: Press to MUTE RJ45 socket for connection to main unit.
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Specifications: BMS 205 INPUT CONNECTIONS 6 x XLR F (lockable) OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 6 x XLR M INPUT SIGNAL-SENSITIVITY 5.1 mode - (0 dBu) rated 2.1 mode - (0 dBu) rated OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL 5.1 mode - (0 dBu) rated 2.1 mode - (0 dBu) rated...
Specifications: BMS 205r POWER INPUT Via CAT5 cable from BMS 205 INPUT CONNECTIONS CAT 5 (Straight Thru) cable between BMS 205 and BMS 205r FEATURES a) Master volume control b) Power ON LED indication c) Master Mute - ON LED indication...
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