Monitor Audio GOLD SERIES Manuel utilisateur

owners manual

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Contents

Introduction{ {2

Main Features{ {2

Unpacking{ {3

Plinth Fixing{ {3

Spikes and Feet{ {4

For Wooden/Hard Floors { {4

For Carpeted Floors { {4

Grilles{ {4

Setting Up{ {5

2 Channel Positioning{ {5

AV Positioning{ {5

Setting up the Gold FX{ {6

Fixing the Gold FX to a wall{ {8

Connecting Speaker Cables{ {9

Bare Wire Connection{ {9

Banana Plugs{ {9

Wiring{ {9

Single Wiring{ {9

Bi-Wiring{ {10

Bi-Amping{ {10

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Port bungs{ {11

4QFDJˌDBUJPOT{ {12

0XOFS*OGPSNBUJPO{ {13

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Gold Series2

Introduction

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distinguished qualities featuring new advanced driver technologies and materials amalgamated to form a

real world, yet truly esoteric speaker range. The Gold Series focuses on sonic clairty, detail and conveying

a truly honest expression of a recorded piece. Wether it be the epic cinematic soundscapes presented in a

movie, or the souring vocal melodies carried out by your favourite musical artist, the Gold Series will place

you in the moment as if you were there.

This astounding attention to detail is not only evident the sound of the new Gold but in every component part,

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Main Features

q C-CAM® Ribbon transducer design – providing extension to a class leading 60kHz.

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better dynamics.

q New 4” dedicated mid-range driver with C-CAM® cone and under-hung voice coil for very low distortion.

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q Die-cast alloy terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi-wire terminals and high end spade type,

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or ebony).

q Rigid 20mm MDF construction throughout, employing both radial and cross-bracing techniques for high

rigidity and ensuring low cabinet colouration.

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q Full 3-way design (Gold 200, 300 & Gold C350).

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200 and 300 only).

Unpacking

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Remove any lose components from the packaging (feet, bolts, plinths, grilles etc) and invert the carton. Lift

the carton up and remove the packaging end cap. Remove the tape from the bag(s)revealing the bottom of

the cabinet(s).

With the Gold 50 and Gold 100, stand the cabinets upright and remove the remaining packaging end cap and

bag(s). Place the cabinets on the stands and position them according to instructions on page 5.

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Plinth Fixing

(Gold 200 & 300 only)

Fit the plinths and spiked feet to the base of each speaker. Refer to page 4.

The plinths are provided for stability as well as improving the acoustic performance of the speakers. Due

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speakers are likely to be unstable.

Plinth Bolt

Spike

Foot

Plinth

Lock Nut

Washer

Locking nut

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Spikes and Feet

For Wooden/Hard Floors

(Gold 200 & 300 only)

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by screwing the feet fully into the 2 threaded holes in each half of the plinth.

With great care turn the cabinet the right way up. Place the cabinet in the desired

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foot at the lowest point and check again. Continue this process until the cabinet is

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in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.

For Carpeted Floors

(Gold 200 & 300 only)

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it into the foot assembly, as illustrated.

Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet that could be damaged

by the spikes.

With great care turn the cabinet the right way up. Place the cabinet in the desired

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foot at the lowest point and check again. Continue this process until the cabinet is

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in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.

Grilles

The grilles are held invisibly in place by magnets in the cabinet itself (except Gold FX).

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they are square on the cabinet.

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CAUTION: Always remove the grilles before attempting to move or lift the loudspeakers.

Gold Series4

Setting Up

2 Channel Positioning

When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral

triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart. The ideal distance

from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker (see list below), however, they need to be a minimum of

3 feet (91cm) from the side walls.

q Gold 50 and Gold 100 8 - 18 inches (20 - 45cm)

q Gold 200 18 - 24 inches (45 - 60cm)

q Gold 300 upto 36 inches (91cm)

Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment and personal

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closer to a wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass. Also see the information

on page 11 refering to Port Bungs. If stereo imaging is being lost, try ‘toeing’ them in slightly. The sound

should appear to originate from the centre point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.

AV Positioning

On pages 7 and 8, there are illustrations showing optimal positioning and some example room layouts for

AV applications.

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feet apart (1.8m - 2.5m) and start with them about 10 inches (25cm) from the wall.

If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a subwoofer),

try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s) or adjusting the crossover frequency

settings for the speakers and/ or sub. Also try changing the subwoofer’s position. If this is not possible, then

try the supplied port bungs (not included in the Gold FX or Centre). Refer to Page 11.

The Gold Centre channel should be positioned so they are pointing at the viewing position and at approximate

ear height. If it is below or above ear height, use some rubber feet (small feet supplied) to angle it slightly.

The Gold FX’s should be positioned in accordance with the below illustrations and instructions, and approx 2

feet (60cm) to the bottom of the speaker above ear height when in your listening position.

NOTE: When using 2 pairs of Gold FX in a 7.1 system, set the rear surround left speaker to ‘Right’

and the rear surround right to ‘Left’. This is required due to tweeter phasing. All four speakers need

to be set to di-pole mode.

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Setting up the Gold FX

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a switch. Likewise, they can be operated in either di-pole or mono-pole modes. The default factory setting

is mono-pole.

In mono-pole mode, only the main driver and tweeter will be active. In di-pole mode, the main tweeter is

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Gold FX as part of a 7.1 channel system, with the Gold FX’s taking up positions on side and rear walls. Please

note, it is essential they are positioned correctly when used in a 7.1 channel system. Please refer to the

switch positioning images on pages 7 and 8.

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Tweeter Attenuation Switch: This switch adjusts the level of the main high

frequency tweeter unit. In the middle position, there is no attenuation. Placed

in the ‘-’ position, the high frequencies will be attenuated by 3dB. Placed in the

‘+’ position, the high frequencies will be boosted by 3dB.

Location Switch: This switch is used when determining the location of the Gold

FX’s. Please refer to the illustrations on pages 7 & 8 for correct positioning.

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Mono-pole/ Di-pole Switch: This switch determines the actual mode of

the Gold FX. When part of 5.1 systems as a rear speaker, set the switch to

mono-pole. Although there is nothing wrong with experimenting and trying

the switch in the di-pole mode. If part of a 7.1 system as side speakers, set the

switch to di-pole. If using 4 Gold FX’s (side and rear) set them all to di-pole

mode. Please see the illustrations on pages 7 & 8 to determine the setting of

the ‘Location Switch’ depending on system set up.

If you are using the 12v trigger, set the switch to monopole mode. The trigger

will switch a relay to enable the di-pole mode.

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is possible to customise the 12v trigger to switch the speakers to di-pole for

certain sources. For example, multi-channel music should be listened to in

mono-pole mode, however, movies should be listened to in di-pole mode. This

feature automates the switching between the two modes. Please refer to your

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Gold Series6

44 - 60°

90 - 110°

5.1 system with

surround speakers

on the side wall. Floor

standing/ stand mounting

speakers can also be used.

44 - 60°

135 -150°

5.1 system with surround

speakers on the rear wall. Floor

standing/ stand mounting speakers can

also be used.

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Fixing the Gold FX to a wall

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person.

CAUTION: Ensure that water pipes or electricity cables do not run behind where the wall plate is

going to be secured. Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires.

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packaging carton. Fix the wall plate to the wall, connect the speaker cables, and 12v trigger cables (if being

used) and hang the cabinet on the wall plate.

90 - 110°

44 - 60°

7.1 system with Gold FX’s

for surround and rear surround.

Floor standing/ stand mounting

speakers can also be used.

135 -150°

Gold Series8

Connecting Speaker Cables

Bare Wire Connection

Unscrew the binding posts and pass the bare wire through the through-hole. Tighten the binding post to

clamp the wire in place.

Banana Plugs

Remove the red and black plastic plugs from the terminals and insert the banana plugs into the standard

4mm holes that are revealed. Pliers may be required to gain purchase on the plugs.

Wiring

Single Wiring

Single wiring is acheived via a single set of cables to the terminals on the back of the loudspeaker. Internally

the loudspeaker crossover guides the frequencies to the appropriate driver/tweeter. Low frequencies to the

bass drivers, mid frequencies to the mid/bass drivers and high frequencies to the tweeter.

It is perfectly acceptable to connect to the top, bottom terminals or even diagonally (experimentation is

advisable to achieve the preferred results).

NOTE: When using this method you must KEEP the terminal links in place.

LEFT

RIGHT

AMP

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