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The Emotiva

Powered Monitor

Emotiva’s exclusive

airmotiv high-frequency

transducer

Emotiva’s exclusive

airmotiv low-frequency

transducer

Level control and

Power/Status indicator

Balanced input

(XLR)

Unbalanced input

(RCA)

Linear tuned port

High-frequency

Equalization

adjustment

AC Power switch

IEC power cable

receptacle with

integral fuse holder

Low-frequency

Equalization

adjustment

AC Line Voltage

Selector switch

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Summary of Contents for Airmotiv 5

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Page 3: ...owered Monitor 7 Quick Start 8 About Near Field Monitors 9 Speaker Placement 10 Connections 17 Operation 20 Adjustments 21 Care and Maintenance 22 Specifications 23 Troubleshooting 24 Warranty 27 Cont...

Page 4: ...Page 2 Emotiva Pro and Airmotiv are registered trademarks of Emotiva Professional Systems LLC Emotiva and the E are registered trademarks of Emotiva Audio Corporation...

Page 5: ...ear highs with vanishingly low distortion excellent detail and impressive dynamics The 6 5 inch airmotiv low frequency transducer delivers a fast natural extended low end and a beautifully integrated...

Page 6: ...may find that some of the sections of the manual don t apply to you We suggest that you read through the entire manual as we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user...

Page 7: ...t baffle sports our attractive black lacquer finish while the sides and back are covered with a durable heavy duty textured vinyl laminate that resists scuffs water and fingerprints Plenty of clean po...

Page 8: ...irectly on the front of the low frequency transducer or dropping any bits of packing material into the high frequency transducer or rear port opening It is important to save the box and all packing ma...

Page 9: ...airmotiv low frequency transducer Level control and Power Status indicator Balanced input XLR Unbalanced input RCA Linear tuned port High frequency Equalization adjustment AC Power switch IEC power ca...

Page 10: ...t the front panel Level control on each airmotiv is in the calibrated fully clockwise position Plug your airmotiv powered monitors into grounded AC electrical outlets If you use a different power cord...

Page 11: ...t so the reflected sound that does arrive later has minimal influence on the overall sound The result is a more accurate and more repeatable presentation of the music By eliminating most of the contro...

Page 12: ...he recording console and far from any walls or other reflective surfaces to maximize direct sound while minimizing reflected sound Mount your airmotiv powered monitors on separate stands or mounts if...

Page 13: ...uggested and mounting them upside down high frequency transducer towards the floor will produce better results in many cases The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the engineer and minimize ref...

Page 14: ...shelf may also produce satisfactory results If possible mount your airmotiv speakers upright with the high frequency transducer on top vertically not angled upwards or downwards with the middle of th...

Page 15: ...produce better results in many cases The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the listener If possible avoid mounting your speakers in the upper or lower corners of the room doing so will enhanc...

Page 16: ...ic technology and are voiced similarly they will work exceptionally well together in any combination in a surround or multi channel playback system Some systems may also use a mix of airmotiv powered...

Page 17: ...ion isn t optimal but may work reasonably well in some situations If your location permits it the ideal arrangement is to place your left front and right front speakers on stands away from both the fr...

Page 18: ...ngles of a room corners are acceptable locations for surround speakers but you may need to adjust the Low frequency Equalization for best results Always leave several inches clearance behind your airm...

Page 19: ...ced XLR outputs offer several benefits and are the preferred method for connecting your airmotiv monitors connect a high quality balanced cable between each airmotiv and your signal source If your sou...

Page 20: ...usually via one or more 1 8 jacks Use a high quality well shielded adapter to connect the output to the unbalanced RCA inputs of your airmotiv speakers A single long Y cable is preferable to multiple...

Page 21: ...grounded power connector you may experience more or less hum depending on which way the plug is inserted Cables Always use high quality fully shielded cables Balanced connections and cables are more r...

Page 22: ...includes a front panel Level control which may be used to adjust for unusual signal levels from specific signal sources this control is usually left in the calibrated fully clockwise position A simpl...

Page 23: ...Hz If you notice excessive or muddy bass especially if your airmotiv monitors are placed near large surfaces or room corners try setting the Low frequency Equalization to 2 dB or 4 dB High frequency...

Page 24: ...eful to avoid excessive pressure Cleaning the High frequency Transducer If dust or fuzz finds its way into the front of the high frequency transducer you can try to dislodge it by blowing gently into...

Page 25: ...ecision multi pole phase compensated fully active crossover Crossover frequency 2500 Hz Adjustments and Calibrations HF gain LF gain and overall gain calibrated to standard within 1 0 dB High frequenc...

Page 26: ...l should remain illuminated when the unit is on it changes to red when the protection is engaged If you don t have power verify that the rear panel power switch is on that the removable power cord is...

Page 27: ...le none of these options is specifically recommended some may produce good results in some situations Some audio equipment especially vacuum tube type has a high output impedance which makes it inhere...

Page 28: ...usual settings the best performance will be achieved if the equalization controls on symmetrical pairs of monitors such as a single pair of monitors or a pair of surrounds are set the same If not unev...

Page 29: ...tiva Professional Systems LLC 131 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 Note To return items purchased through Emotiva Professional for repair warranty work or refund you MUST call us at 1 855 EMO...

Page 30: ...ly noisy environment We do not however recommend or endorse fancy boutique audiophile cables Emotiva Audio offers both balanced and unbalanced cables that combine solid engineering premium build quali...

Page 31: ...ng surface and that they are rated to support at least 15 pounds each airmotiv weighs about 13 pounds Do not store or use your airmotiv powered monitor near water or in an overly damp location Remembe...

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