BM14S II – Owner’s manual
Introduction Introduction Important safety instructions The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Introduction 2 BM14S II
Introduction About this manual This manual is divided in three main chapters, in which you can find all the information needed to operate the BM14S II successfully: – Before operation: Learn all about unpacking and connecting the subwoofer. The controls and connections on the back panel are also described here. – Operation: In this chapter you will learn how to operate the subwoofer in general and how to position it properly for optimum performance.
Before operation 4. Getting started Before operation Unpacking the subwoofer 1 2 3 Getting started Check that the contents are complete: – Subwoofer: The factory-set power requirements (refer Unpacking the subwoofer to label on rear of subwoofer) should correspond to the region where the subwoofer was purchased. You should 1. Unpack the subwoofer on a clean, even and soft area; floor carpeting is very suitable. also refer to the “Important safety instructions” on page 1. 2.
4. Getting started Before operation Controls and connections (1) AC IN Controls and connections Mains power input. 1 2 11 AC IN 2 Main power switch (to switch the subwoofer manually on and POWER ON (Main) (2) POWER ON (Main) Mains power input. off). LED shows Main power switch (to switch theoperation subwoofermode: manually on and off).
Before operation (10) SAT/SUB (input) Input for full bandwidth signal. This signal will be processed according to the Highpass setting and provided at the SAT/ SUB output. (11) LFE 4. Getting started – LFE/Slave: input for LFE signal – Slave: output to next subwoofer if installed Connecting the Terminal pinout (sockets 9, 10 and 11) 1=0 2=+ 3=– CAUTION CAUTION Damage due to improper connections! Improper connections may damage the device.
Connecting a single subwoofer Connecting a single subwoofer 1 LFE Before operation Multiple subwoofer connections Connecting as LFE channel (1) LFE X Connect subwoofer to LFE/SlaveSub... input. (Slave) Multip The BM Using m acoustic When u followin Connecting as subwoofer for satellites (2) To conn 2 X Connect full bandwidth signal to SAT/SUB inpu 1. Con Stereo Sub reproduces sum of right and left signal. 2. Set X Set the Mode switch to LFE. 3.
5. Operation Before operation Connecting loudspeakers Notes: – When using multiple subwoofers in a Master-Slave setup, it is recommended that the subwoofers are all the same model. – If you wish to use multiple subwoofers with full individual control, set the Input switch for all to the LFE position. From the source subwoofer output, use a Y-connector. LFE Connectin If your source in LFE or SLA double proces To connect lo Stereo 1. Connect th 2.
Operation or active speakers Operation Operation mode automatically. The status LED on the back of the subwoofer will light up red. A Switching the subwoofer on Switching the subwoofer on Note: 1. 2. 3. Once you havethe ensured yourself that all have To switch subwoofer completely off,necessary set the mainconnections POWER subwoofer and the connected components can be switched on. switch to the OFF position. H 1. Connect the subwoofer to the mains power. H Adjusting the volumeon (Gain) 2.
the volume is controlled by the setting of the m Operation 5. Operation Setting the phase (Phase) Level Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (Lowpass) The Lowpass control allows the frequency range of the subwoofer to be defined. Above the selected frequency the sound level decreases rapidly. The correct setting of this cut-off frequency is important for a well balanced combination of subwoofer and speakers.
Operation Setting the satellite cut-off frequency (Highpass) To f Depending on the bass capabilities of the speakers, the frequency range of subwoofer and speakers can overlap be1. P tween 50 Hz and 150 Hz. A bump or a gap in the frequency T response and thus a lower sound quality will bealso experienced if the2.ove 1. Play a bass-rich track which covers C the2. system is not the matched properly. In addition, small 0° speakToggle Phase switch between and 180°.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting There may be various reasons why the subwoofer doesn’t function properly in a system without it being faulty. The checklist below will help solve problems you may encounter. Before consulting your Dynaudio Professional dealer, check this list first. Check this first: – Check if all signal cables are connected properly. – Check settings in bass management menu of the connected source. – Carefully and gradually increase the subwoofer volume level on the source.
Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the subwoofer Dynaudio loudspeakers require no special treatment apart from the kind of careful handling you would normally apply to any high tech product in your home. DANGER Dangerous voltage inside! Cleaning the BM14S II or other system components when switched on can lead to damages or electric shock. – Switch off the subwoofer and all other components of your system when cleaning any of these components.
Warranty Warranty Dynaudio Professional products are warranted to be free from defects in components and factory workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years when bought from a reseller within the EU. Dynaudio Professional products are warranted to be free from defects in components and factory workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year when bought from a reseller outside the EU.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Active subwoofer Bass principle Closed Frequency response 18 Hz to 250 Hz (±3 dB) Inputs – LFE/Slave XLR Inputs – SAT/SUB Right/left full bandwidth, XLR Input impedance – + branch 20 kOhm Input impedance – - branch 10 kOhm Max.
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