Adam S2X Manuel utilisateur

S2X Nearfield Monitor

Operation manual / Bedienungsanleitung

English / deutsch

Safety Instructions

Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your

system. Keep the instructions for subsequent reference. Please heed

the warnings and follow the instructions.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the loud-

speaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualied service personnel.

This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated

with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one

supplied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components

must always be used.

Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specied.

Never bypass any fuse.

Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting

any cables, or when cleaning any components.

Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply

you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power

source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.

Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, never wet the inside with

any liquid and never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. Please do

not ut any objects lled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.

Do not place this unit on an ustable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table.

The unit may fall, causing serious injury and/or serious damage. When cart

is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination.

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Safety Instructions

Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.

Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers.

They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.

Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.

Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of

the device should be easily accessible.

To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from

the AC receptacle.

Never use ammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio

components.

Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer’s

ventilation ports.

Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never

operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

High SPL’s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the

loudspeakers when using them at high volumes.

Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic eld. Do not ply with

magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.

Assure free airow behind the speakers to maintain sufcient cooling.

Table of contents

Safety Instructions ......................2-3

1. Introduction ..................................5

2. Set up & Quick Start ....................6

2.1 Important Information for Set Up ...6

2.2 Quick Start .....................................6

3. Speaker Placement ......................7-8

3.1 General Recommendations ............7

3.2 Tweeter Height ...............................7

3.3 Stereo Setup ..................................8

3.4 Surround Setup ..............................8

4. Controls/Speaker Adjustement . 9-10

4.1 The front (control) panel ................9

4.2 Standby Switch & LEDs ..................9

4.3 Input Controls ................................10

4.4 Bass Controls .................................10

4.5 Tweeter Controls ............................10

5. Troubleshooting ...........................11

5.1 No or distorted Signal ....................11

5.2 Parasitic Noises .............................11

6. Maintenance .................................12

7. Transportation / Package ...........12

8. Environmental Information .........12

9. EU Declaration of Conformity .....13

10. Limited Warranty .........................14

10.1 Terms and Conditions ....................14

10.2 How to claim ..................................14

11. Technical Data ..............................15

English

1. Introduction

Dear customer,

Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio S2X monitor!

ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum audio perfection. With the S2X

you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker system that allows

you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This monitor meets highest

expectations in sound quality and craftmansship.

This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new

ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,

handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully

to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems.

S2X

The S2X is suitable for neareld monitoring. It is an ideal tool for situations

where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a small

footprint is required.

The S2X is a two-way ported active system that uses the new X-ART

tweeter, ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency

resolution media formats, and one HexaCone©-bass/midrange driver.

The cone driver uses a PWM amp with continuous output of up to 250

Watts (RMS). The tweeter is powered by a new A/B amp that has been

limitations.

Questions? Problems?

If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t

hesitate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.

For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,

complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please

visit our website: www.adam-audio.com

We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish

you many delightful hours with them.

The ADAM Audio Team

2. Information For Set Up / Quick Start

2.1 Important information for set up

Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the

system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect

the speaker for approximately an hour.

HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal

performance.

Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand rmly on a solid

ground!

Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The

original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).

Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to

achieve optimum sonic performance.

2.2 Quick start S2X

Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the

power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system

is switched off!

Set all level controls fully counterclockwise. a.

Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: b. Use a XLR cable. The male

plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component.

Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply c.

you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power

source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.

If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power

cables to two AC sockets.

Switch on d. your audio system. Switch on the main on/off switches on

the back panel and nally the standby-switch on the front panel of the

loudspeakers.

Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.e.

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3. Speaker Placement

3.1 General recommendations/advises

Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the

monitor to your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.

Distance to walls: The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least

40 cm to avoid early reections, which will degrade the sound.

Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.

Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can

mask the sound.

Mechanical adjustements: If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g.

drilling holes), please contact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle

your warranty obliging.

3.2 Tweeter at the height of ears

The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears.

In case you need to position the speaker in a signicant lower or higher

position, the monitor should be angled accordingly.

Figure 1: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling

Figure 2: Stereo Triangle

• both loudspeaker and the listening spot

should be a equilateral triangle

• approx. the same distances between lou-

dspeakers and the loudspeakers / the listening

spot

• alignment towards listening spot

3. Speaker Placement

3.3 Stereo set up

If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum

listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This

means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary

equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other

two points of this triangle.

3.4 Surround set up

Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based

on a circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110°

(Rear Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being

the circle’s center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended

conguration may vary depending on the purpose of the control room

(music or lm). However, it is recommended to create a symmetrical

listening position with the front side and surround speaker pointing to the

listener’s ear.

Figure 3: Surround set up

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4. Controlpanel/Speaker Adjustment

4.1 The front (control) panel

On the front you will nd a new, highly sophisticated control panel that

allows detailed ne-tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular room

acoustics and personal listening preferences. The following tips are

intended to assist you at using the controls in the best manner.

Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the overall

sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the

controls with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar

recordings.

4.2 Standby Switch & LEDs

The main power switch can be found on the rear of the

loudspeaker. On the front, there is switch for power on/

standby. In standby mode, the switch glows orange, in power

on mode it glows green.

To the right of the standby switch you nd two LEDs:

In case of an overload, the • OL LED will ash red. A

protective curcuit will safe your speaker from damage.

All SX-models from the S2X can be retrotted with a 24 bit / 192 kHz •

D/A Converter. The D/A LED glows blue when a converter is inserted in

the input on the rear side of the speaker.

Figure 4: Control panel

4. Controlpanel/Speaker Adjustment

4.3 Input Controls

There are two different controls to regulate the overall input

sensitivity:

One control allows for • coarse settings from -20dB to

+8dB. The control works with 4dB steps.

The other control is intended for • ne tuning in 0.5dB steps, ranging from

-1.5dB to 2dB.

4.4 Bass Controls

There are also two different controls to regulate the lower

frequencies:

The • EQ 80 Hz control is an equalizer to boost bass

response.

The • <150 Hz control is a shelf lter that allows to progressively raise or

lower the frequencies below 150 Hz (see Fig. 5).

4.5 Tweeter Controls

There are also two different controls to regulate the lower

frequencies:

The • Gain control alters the input sensitivity within ±2dB

(0.5dB steps).

The • >6 kHz control is a shelf lter that allows to progressively raise or

lower the frequencies above 6 kHz (see Fig. 6).

Figure 6

ROOM EQ >6 kHz for the high frequencies

above 6 kHz

Figure 5

ROOM EQ <150 Hz for the low frequencies

below 150 Hz

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