Monitor Audio Apex AW-12 Owner's Manual

Monitor Audio Apex AW-12 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Important Safety Instructions Re-cycling RoHS Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Spiked Foot Assembly Amp Panel and Controls Positioning/Initial Set Up Set Up Specification Trouble Shooting Guarantee and Service Claims under this Guarantee EC Declaration of Conformity Data Protection Owner Information Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Monitor Audio AW-12 subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus with water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the AW-12. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat it as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed.
  • Page 5: Re-Cycling

    WARNING • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE •...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking Care must be taken at all times when handling the AW-12 due to the weight of the product. We recommend a two-person lift wherever appropriate. A feature of the AW-12 is the exposed drive unit. Great care must be exercised at all times to ensure it is not damaged during unpacking and when finally sited in the room.
  • Page 7: Amp Panel And Controls

    Amp Panel & Controls monitoraudio.co.uk...
  • Page 8 Stand-by / On Indicator The LED indicates whether the unit is in stand-by mode or operational. It will be illuminated red when in stand-by, and green when operational Crossover Frequency Control The crossover frequency control only operates when the low pass filter switch (refer to section 3.) is in the ‘In’ position.
  • Page 9 RCA Line Level Outputs (Left & Right) RCA line level outputs are provided in order to use other sub woofers in conjunction with the AW-12 by ‘daisy chain’ type connection. The outputs are link out only connections and do not provide any form of filtering. Warning Information See warning information on page 3 Mains Power Switch...
  • Page 10: Positioning/Initial Set Up

    Positioning/Initial Set Up Leave the AW-12 unplugged from the mains until the installation procedure is completed. The AW-12 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably without being under tension.
  • Page 11: Specification

    Specification Low frequency limit:- 27Hz (EQ1) 21Hz (EQ2) Upper frequency limit:- 40 – 120 Hz Variable Low pass filter alignment:- Active 4th order 24db/octave (two-stage filter) Cabinet Specification: - Sealed Cabinet of 25mm M.D.F construction with internal bracing Amplifier Output:- 500 Watts (RMS) 1000 Watts (Peak) Amplifier classification:- Class- D Digital amplifier...
  • Page 12: Guarantee And Service

    Guarantee and Service Valid upon completion of the incorporated warranty card and its return within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory. Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of one year from the date of purchase (see conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement.
  • Page 13: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Declare in own responsibility, that the AW-12 product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards/Council Directives: (LVD) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60065: 09.93+ A11:09.97 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use.
  • Page 14: Data Protection

    Data Protection We at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our customers. Any information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of services such as warranty claims or spare parts. We may wish to contact you in the future to ensure you are happy with the products and standards of service we provide and to keep you up-to-date with the latest products and promotions we have to offer.
  • Page 15 monitoraudio.co.uk...
  • Page 16 Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2, 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7XL England Tel: 01268 740580 Fax: 01268 740589 Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk monitoraudio.co.uk Designed in the United Kingdom Version 1. 2007...

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