BM Compact mkIII – 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 – Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs. – Always observe the local safety regulations. Ensure that the factory-set power requirements for the device (refer to the label on the back of the monitor) corresponds to the mains supply in your region. – This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.
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Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaudio Professional BM Compact mkIII active monitor system. With the right care and attention it will provide many years of excellent and trouble-free audio reproduction. It is most important, however, that you take a few minutes at this early stage of your monitor’s life to read this manual. It contains essential information to help you get the best from your new monitors.
Operation Operation Overview – rear panel Correct setup and connections is essential to achieve optimal performance from your monitors. Please follow the instructions on the following pages. 8 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power On/Off switch AC power Input Balanced analog input (XLR) Unbalanced analog input (RCA) Power Mode switch Remote Owner’s manual 7. Filter switches – High Pass – LF – Low filter setting – MF – Mid filter setting – HF – Hi filter setting 8.
Operation Setting up 1/2. Power on/off switch / AC power in Before switching on, make sure Mains Voltage matches your area’s mains voltage specification. 6. Remote Usually, active speakers are at max level all the time. By connecting the Dynaudio External Volume control, the volume is conveniently controllable via the remote. 3. Balanced analog input Audio Input is via a fe1:0 2 1 male XLR connector. 2:+ 3 3:The input is electronically balanced with following connections.
Operation to assist your monitors. When used with a subwoofer it is recommended to use either 60 Hz or 80 Hz filter, thus allowing a higher undistorted sound pressure level. 8. Level trim Use this switch to match the sensitivity of the BM Compact mkIII monitor to your source. High-output Source: If your source has a high output, set switch to the -10 position to reduce sensitivity by 10 dB. Low-output source: If your source has a low output, set switch to the +4 position to gain 4 dB more sensitivity.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Troubleshooting If you hear no sound, check your input signal, i.e. by switching the left and right speakers. Care Components of the highest quality are used in your BM Compact mkIII. This assures years of trouble-free operation. Following precautions should still be made though. Avoid running the system into severe clipping. Although there is an advanced protection system, you may be able to destroy your speakers by severe overpowering them.
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 Input level for 85 dB SPL @ 1 m, @ 0 dB setting, unbalanced 80 mVrms Max input level (@setting) 4,8 Vrms (-10 dB) 1,5 Vrms (0 dB) 1 Vrms (+4 dB) Power consumption Standby: 0.3 W Idle: 5.8 W Max: 94 W Amplifier power Tweeter: 50 W Woofer: 50 W Max SPL 1 m, normal room, short term IEC signal 116 dB peak Frequency Response (±3 dB) 49 Hz to 24 kHz Resonance Frequency 58 Hz Internal Cabinet Volume 4.
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