RM5 ADVANCED ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS USER’S MANUAL
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RM5 ADVANCED ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ FIRST ......................................................................... I INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1 Key Features Include................................................................................................................................ 1 RM5 Signal Flow.......................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Applied Research and Technology’s RM5 Advanced Studio Monitor System. The RM5’s unique cabinet design offers a superb level of sound quality; its design will accurately reproduce your music for years to come. The ART RM5 features new low noise, high performance pre amplification circuitry, designed for superior audio fidelity.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Stands to the Speakers There are two options for mounting the stands to the speaker cabinets; Option 1, mounting without spacers For mounting the stand without the spacer, use 4 x short 10-32 screws for each stand. Using the stand without the spacer will result in a monitor angle of +3 degrees. Option 2, mounting with the spacers Positioning the spacer on the top 2 mounting points will result in a monitor angle of 0 degrees.
Cable Connections Connect the 4pin multi cable to the Right and Left speakers. Connect the power cable to the inlet located on the speaker labeled R – right. Connect the Audio source to the Right speaker next, using the following input options; 2 x XLR and ¼-inch TRS Balanced Combo-Jacks (Left/Right), or the Stereo 1/8-inch TRS Jack. Last, the speakers can be used with any Bluetooth™ capable device for Wireless Streaming.
TOP PANEL CONTROLS Figure 3 – Top Controls Level control The level control adjusts the volume level of all inputs. Mode Control Ref Mode - Measures flat across the frequency spectrum. HiFi Mode - Boosted low end and enhanced highs make this mode ideal for general music listening. Theatre Mode - Boosted low end and enhanced mids make this mode representative of the movie theatre experience. Bluetooth™ Switch If connecting to the unit for the first time, press and hold the Bluetooth™ switch for 4 seconds.
BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS Figure 4 – Bottom Panel Power Inlet Connect power cord to the power Inlet, to supply power to the speakers. Left/Right Input Jacks The balanced Combo Jack Inputs allow line level sources such as passive mixer outputs, recording interface outputs or CD players to be connected. Stereo Aux In Jack The stereo 1/8-inch Input allows digital media players (laptops, tablets and smart phones) to be connected.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the following warrants: Applied Research and Technology (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit has power, all cables are connected correctly, and the cables themselves are in working condition. You may want to consult with your dealer for assistance in troubleshooting or testing your particular configuration. If you believe that the ART unit is at fault, go to www.artproaudio.com.
SPECIFICATIONS System Type Program Power (Watts) Max SPL (dB) Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3dB) Crossover Frequency (Hz) HF Driver(s) HF Program Power (Watts) LF Driver(s) LF Program Power (Watts) LF Protection Inputs Mode Controls Level Controls Cabinet Material Power Supply Bass Principal Dimensions (H, W, D) Weight Active 2-Way Stereo 300 W 109 45-22,000 2200 High Resolution Ring Radiator Center Plug to Improve Off Axis Response 25W (x 2) 5-inch High X-Max Composite woofer 125W (x 2) Thermal / Peak (X-max
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