Apex Owners Manual Apex Apex Apex
Contents Contents 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Re-cycling 3 RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Introduction 5 Setting up and Positioning 6 Optimum Positioning 7 Fitting the Apex 10 to a Wall or Ceiling 8 Apex 10 Fixing Configurations 9 Adjusting the Apex 10 Bracket Assembly 13 Fitting the Apex 40 to a Wall or Ceiling 14 Apex 40 Fixing Configurations 15 Grille Badge Fixing 16 Specifications 17 Guarantee and Service 18 Claims under this Guarantee 18 EC
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Apex Series. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat them as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed. 7.
Safety Instructions For Fixing Your apex Loudspeakers to a Wall WARNING: For safety reasons do not attempt to fix these speakers to your wall if you are unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing. You will need to determine where to fit the bracket and the structure of the wall. If unsure, please obtain the services of a competent qualified trades-person. WARNING: Ensure that there are no gas/ water pipes, or electricity cables running behind where the wall bracket is going to be secured.
Unpacking Due to the shape and the polished finish of the product, care must be taken when handling your new Apex Series Loudspeaker. Care must be taken when handling the table top stand/ wall plate. This, the accessories and the grille should be removed from the packaging before removing and unpacking the loudspeaker. Great care must be exercised at all times to ensure the driver(s) and tweeter are not damaged during unpacking and when finally siting in the room.
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the loudspeaker from the Apex Series. We are confident they will provide years of enjoyment and pleasure as only high quality components have been used throughout. The sophisticated new Apex Series introduces revolutionary new technologies, honed to produce the highest standards of performance and build quality. A unique blend of versatility, performance and style, designed to excel in the most demanding audio or home theatre based systems.
Setting up and Positioning Although position and suitability will have been considered prior to purchasing the Apex speakers, this section will guide you through optimising their positioning and set up. An illustration is provided on page 7 to show optimum positions. For instructions on assembling the brackets and securing them to a wall or ceiling, please refer to pages 8-15.
Optimum positioning Left Right Centre 0° 22° 30° 90° Surround Left 110° Surround Right 135° 150° Rear Surround Right Rear Surround Left Apex 7
Fitting the apex 10 to a wall/ ceiling To fix the Apex 10 to a wall or ceiling, follow the step by step instructions below. The Apex 10 can be wall mounted horizontally (for use as a centre channel), the template just needs to be rotated. • We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these products so please purchase these separately choosing appropriate length screws (40mm (1 3/4”) minimum) and the correct plugs for the wall/ ceiling the loudspeaker will be fixed to.
Apex 10 Fixing Configurations Wall Mounting - Exploded Cabinet Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Pivot Rubber Pad with Through Hole Table Top Stand/ Wall Plate Short Screws Wall Mounting - Fixed Apex 9
Ceiling Mounting - Exploded Long Screws Table Top Stand/ Wall Plate Rubber Pad with Through Hole Bracket Extension Pole Pivot Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Ceiling Mounting - Fixed 10 monitoraudio.co.
Table Mounting - Exploded Cabinet Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Pivot Bracket Extension Pole Solid Rubber Pad Table Top Stand/ Wall Plate Rubber Pad with Through Hole Long Screws Table Mounting - Assembled Apex 11
Apex 10 Horizontally on a Table/ Shelf - Exploded Self Adhesive Feet Adhesive Feet Fixed (Cabinet needs to be rotated for use) If using the Apex 10 horizontally on a table or shelf, attached the self adhesive feet as shown above to prevent movement. The badge can also be rotated. 12 monitoraudio.co.
Adjusting the Apex 10 bracket assembly The clamping mechanism can be adjusted horizontally and vertically. This is achieved by taking the weight of the cabinet and loosening the clamp screw (Hex Key included). The cabinet can now be adjusted at both pivot points 1 and 2 (as shown in the illustration below). When satisfied with the positioning, tighten the screw. DO NOT try to adjust the angle of the speaker with the clamp screw tightened. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
Fitting the apex 40 to a wall To fix the Apex 40 to a wall (horizontally or vertically), follow the step by step instructions below: • We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these products so please purchase these separately choosing appropriate length screws (40mm (1 3/4”) minimum) and the correct plugs for the wall/ ceiling your loudspeaker will be fixed to. • When the location of the Apex 40(s) has been decided, use the supplied template to mark the fixing points and cable hole.
Apex 40 Fixing Configurations Wall Mounting - Exploded Fig. 1 Cabinet Bracket Grub Screw Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Angled Fully Left/ Down Angled Fully Right/ Up Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Press the Cabinet Fully Back... ...
Grille Badge Fixing (Apex 40 only) The Apex grille is not supplied with the badge attached. There are two potenetial positions for the badge depending on orientation, therefore the decision is left to the end user by providing the badge loose. If the cabinet will be positioned vertically, use the badge location on the narrow edge of the grille (illustrated below). Press the badge through the cloth and attach the rubber grip onto the back of the spike.
Specifications Model Apex 10 Apex 40 60Hz – 35kHz 50Hz – 35kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M) 87dB 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 100W 200W 25-100 W 50-200 W Frequency Response Power Handling Single (RMS) Recommended Amp Requirements Maximum SPL (dBA) 110.8 116.8 Bass Reflex - Single, Front Mounted HiVe Port Bass reflex – Twin, Front Mounted HiVe Port 1 x 5 1/2” C-CAM cone mid-bass driver with RST Technology.
Guarantee and Service To validate your warranty please visit www.monitoraudio.co.uk within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory. Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of five years from the date of purchase (see conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement.
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England 09 Declare in own responsibility, that the Apex Series product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards/Council Directives: (LVD) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60065: 09.93+ A11:09.97 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use. (EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN55013: 08.
Data Protection We at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our customers. Any information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of services such as warranty claims or spare parts. We may wish to contact you in the future to ensure you are happy with the products and standards of service we provide and to keep you up-to-date with the latest products and promotions we have to offer.
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L o u d s p e a k e r and Subwoofer Initial Set Up G u i d e
lntrnductiQn Monitor Audio is a wholly British owned and managed loudspeaker designer and manufacturer. Since 1972, it has been at the leading edge of loudspeaker design and technology, perfecting the implementation of metal drivers. It is renowned for exemplary speaker cabinet construction and finish . In 2017, Monitor Audio purchased Roksan , a brand that has created award-winning audio products in the UK for over thirty years.
Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier Stereo L & R input may be required if using a 2-channel stereo amplifier, or an amplifier with no LFE output. Connect 2 x interconnect cables (left and right) from the amplifier to connections marked L & R. With the pre/ integrated amplifier set to a low level, set the subwoofer up using the suggested guide below before playing any music/ test tones.
1. Side surround speakers 2. Rear surround speakers A 7. 1 surround system will make use of side (position 1) and rear speakers (position 2) to create a full 360° soundstage, if setting up a 5.1 system you can place your surrounds in position (1) or (2). For information on Dolby Atmos please refer to the manual for your in ceiling speakers or the Monitor Audio web site. Runninq In Your Speakers Run your speakers in by playing normal music at low-mid listening levels for approximately 50-70 hours play time.
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0 MONITOR AUDIO Apex 10 IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Please ensure that AT ANY TIME when adjusting the bracket, the clamping screw (arrowed) is undone by at least 1 turn. This will avoid damaging the fine ratchet teeth. It is IMPORTANT to hold and support the speaker during any adjustment to take its weight, before retightening the clamp screw. Following this, the speaker may move down slightly to self align the ratchet teeth so please recheck the tightness of the clamp screw.
Apex 10 Wall Fixing Template CABINET TOP OF WALL PLATE 0 --- Fixing Point Centres 0 Cabinet ---- CL -+Cable Through CL Hole 0 Fixing Point Centres This template shows the fixing points to secure the Apex 10 to a wall.
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1. 12. Volume Control Crossover Frequency •:::ontrol This control allows the level or volume to be adjusted in order to achieve a balanced overall sound. To use this facility you will need to play a selection of familiar music or film excerpts. Start with the volume at minimum and increase the level control until a balanced sound is established. If using an AV processor or AV receiver amplifier, the system can adjusted by the test tone function within the set-up features.
14. 1. Please read these instructions. 2. Please keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce your Monitor Audio loudspeakers. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat them as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed.
Guarantee and Service Claims under this Guarantee To help us find your warranty details within our customer database, should the need arise, please take a few minutes to register your product(s) online at: monitoraudio.com. The equipment should be returned in its original packaging to the original supplier where possible, or to any other authorised Monitor Audio dealer. If it is not possible to return the equipment by hand, then it should be sent carriage prepaid via a reputable carrier.
We, Monitor Audio Ltd. (Manufacturer and Importer) 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England ENGLISH EC Declaration of Conformity EN6100-3-3: 01.95 Electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3: Limits – Section 3: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up and including 16 Ampere per phase. Signed by: Name: D.S.
