User Manual

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Dynaudio LYD Series Personal Reference Monitor Connecting the speakers / Adjusting the volume
Connecting
the
speakers
Mains
Ensure that you have the correct mains cable for
your region. The power supplies in the loudspeaker
have switching inputs that automatically detect
the incoming voltage and will adjust to either 120V
or 220V, depending on your location.
Plug in the provided AC cable to the loudspeaker
and then to the outlet. Turn the speaker on to
ensure that they power up correctly by looking to
see that the power LED is lit on the back panel.
Once this is conrmed, turn the speakers off
before connecting audio signals.
Standby mode
The loudspeakers have a standby mode that
helps conserve energy when they are not in use.
On – When set to ON, the speakers remain
powered on until the mains switch is turned off.
Auto – When set to AUTO, the speakers will
automatically enter a power-saving mode when
not in use that shuts down the amplier section
until audio is detected at the input.
Audio signals
There are two physical inputs you can choose:
• RCA-type unbalanced
• XLR balanced or unbalanced
The balanced XLR connection is preferable as it
can reduce noise and hum from the surroundings
but both connections can provide a high quality
input signal. Connect the outputs of your mixer,
audio interface or monitor controller to the
loudspeaker inputs.
Caution
Before sending audio to the loudspeakers, set
the sensitivity to -6dB and adjust the outputs
of your mixer or audio interface to a low setting
and gradually turn up the signal until you get
a reasonable volume. This will prevent any
accidental overload of the loudspeakers.
There is a three-position switch that adjusts the
input sensitivity for the loudspeaker.
Depending on the output level of your audio mixer,
interface, or monitor control system, you can
choose a setting that optimizes the gain staging
into the loudspeaker.
• +6dB = 0dBu /.775V max
• 0dB = +6dBu /1.5V max
• -6dB = +12dBu /3.1V max
If you are using a professional interface with a max
output of +20dBu or more, then a setting of -6dB
on the loudspeaker is the most appropriate. If you
are using equipment that runs at a consumer or
domestic output level (-10dBV nominal), then the
+6dB setting is better.
Adjusting
the
volume