Owners Manual Excite X14A
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 your purchase purchase of of the the Dynaudio Excite X14A X14A.active With the right care monitor and attention it will provide many years of system. With the right care and attention and many trouble-free audio reproducitexcellent will provide years of excellent and tion. It is most however, that trouble-free audioimportant, reproduction.
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) Unbalance 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 areas Mains Voltage specification. 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. The connections are printed on the rear for easy reference. 4. Unbalanced analog input (RCA) Unbalanced Input via RCA. If your audio source doesn’t have a balanced output use the RCA input connection.
Operation to assist your speakers. 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 Excite X14A 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 the Power LED lights green, but you hear no sound, check your input signal, i.e. by switching speakers. Care Components of the highest quality are used in your Excite X14A. 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.
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 Max SPL 1 m, normal room, short term IEC signal 116 dB peak Frequency Response (±3 dB) 45 Hz to 23 kHz Resonance Frequency 56 Hz Internal Cabinet Volume 6.9 liters Bass Principle Bass reflex Weight 6.
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