Monitor Audio RS W12 - Manual (Page 11)

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© Monitor Audio 2005 RS W12 Rev 1
Positioning/Initial Set Up
The RS W12 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not
directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a
desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long
enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the RS W12
unplugged until the installation procedure is completed. The optimal control
settings will depend entirely on your system configuration. For initial trials set the
controls as follows:
Volume control Should be set to minimum
Frequency control Should be set to the minimum position (40Hz)
Phase control Should be set to zero degrees
Power switch Should be set to ‘Auto’
EQ 1 setting Should be selected
Low pass filter switch Should be set to the ‘Out’ position
Input connections can be made at this stage before the power is connected to the
RS W12. Please refer to page 7 for set up and fine-tuning.
Never connect or disconnect the RCA input lead connection with the RS W12
switched on.
Set Up
Once the input cables are connected and the controls are set in accordance with
the initial set-up procedure above, the RS W12 can be connected to the mains
power supply and switched on. Do not play any music at this stage. With the
Power Mode Switch in the ‘Auto’ position, the unit should remain in standby until
a signal is received.
Play a variety of music/ film excerpts starting at a very low volume level,
increasing to an average listening level once you are sure everything is working
correctly. Check the back of the RS W12, the LED indicator should now indicate it
is ‘ON’. Please now follow the bulleted instructions below: -
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For use with an AV amp/receiver (product with Subwoofer output) please
select the low pass filter switch to the ‘Out’ position. Otherwise select
low pass filter switch to the ‘On’ position, to engage the crossover
frequency control, ref. Page 8.
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If using the crossover frequency control please adjust in accordance with
the table on page 9 further fine-tuning may be required.
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Adjust the Volume Control to desired level for initial trials, ref. page 10
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The Phase Control can now be set ref. Page 8
The volume control can now be set to finish the set-up procedure. It is important
to try a variety of music and film excerpts with which you are familiar in order to
obtain the optimum overall settings.