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COMPANY HISTORY

PLATINUM, THE NEW FLAGSHIP

MUIRHEAD HISTORY

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE LEATHER

TECHNOLOGIES

C-CAM

RDT

MID-RANGE AND BASS DRIVERS

C-CAM

RIBBON TRANSDUCER

ARC

HIVE

CABINET CONSTRUCTION

EVERY LAST DETAIL

PL100

PL300

PLC350

PLW-15

PL100 STAND

PLC350 STAND

WIRING CONFIGURATION

POSITIONING

24-25

FINE TUNING

RUNNING IN

TOOL BOX

RECYCLING

SPECS

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GUARANTEE & SERVICE

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for PL100 STAND Platinum series

Page 1: ...E v e r y l a s t d e t a i l O w n e r s m a n u a l ...

Page 2: ...T e c h n i c a l E x p e r t i s e I n n o v a t i o n S u p e r i o r D e s i g n P e r f o r m a n c e P r i d e o f O w n e r s h i p ...

Page 3: ... and engineering that has driven our adventure and innovation for over three decades We ve proved once again that there is no preconception that cannot be challenged no rule beyond question By refining new materials and technologies we re getting closer to perfection Our quest for audio purity has found a new champion Dean Hartley Technical Director ...

Page 4: ...Owner Information Model Finish Product Serial Number Date of Purchase Local Dealer Address ...

Page 5: ... AND BASS DRIVERS 8 C CAM RIBBON TRANSDUCER 10 ARC 11 HIVE II 11 CABINET CONSTRUCTION 12 EVERY LAST DETAIL 12 PL100 14 PL300 16 PLC350 18 PLW 15 20 PL100 STAND 21 PLC350 STAND 22 WIRING CONFIGURATION 23 POSITIONING 24 25 FINE TUNING 26 RUNNING IN 26 TOOL BOX 27 RECYCLING 28 SPECS 29 31 GUARANTEE SERVICE 32 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 33 CONTENTS ...

Page 6: ...successive generations of C CAM metal domes By consistently refining and applying the technology Monitor Audio has become the world s foremost proponent of metal dome drivers Monitor Audio designs and builds its own cabinets and crossovers as well so that it can optimise the incomparable blend of virtues that makes Monitor Audio loudspeakers unique clean dynamic sound superior build quality and in...

Page 7: ...s new standards of aesthetic quality and performance in its class Platinum s innovatively shaped cabinets are finished in a rich piano black laquer exotic Santos Rosewood and Ebony natural wood veneers which are hand selected and veneered to the cabinet after construction to ensure a seamless finish They are then coated with eleven layers of clear gloss polyester lacquer The front Baffles are hand...

Page 8: ...he demand for its high performance leathers Today the company is acknowledged as the largest supplier of quality upholstery leathers to the airline industry supplying over forty airline and aircraft manufacturers globally Upholstery leathers for quality contract and domestic seating and specialist automotive application still remain the largest proportion of production with many bespoke and specia...

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Page 10: ...difficult it will be to remove Dirt is abrasive and over a period of time in extreme circumstances will cause the removal of the protective coating Cleaning as described below is advisable Cleaning of Finished Leather Use a cloth soaked in a mild soap water solution not detergent and wring it out until damp Apply the cloth to the surface of the leather in a light circular motion turning the cloth ...

Page 11: ...uminium magnesium alloy undergoes stress relieving processes to remove surface deformation and molecular weakness Once formed the alloy cone undergoes a high temperature anodic coating process in which a layer of pure ceramic alumina is deposited onto its surfaces to give a completely rigid exterior Conventional cone materials are liable to flex break up in operation producing a significant level ...

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Page 13: ...e the performance of the RDT cone Monitor Audio has developed motor systems in which a focused magnetic gap and copper eddy rings work together to produce a higher level of linearity and lower distortion than was previously possible Magnet plates and poles are CNC machined to very precise standards in order to provide ultimate consistency The Platinum mid range driver utilises an under hung voice ...

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Page 15: ...ice coil and radiating diaphragm with every part of the ribbon driven directly and simultaneously without energy storage Having a mass of just 18mg its diaphragm is able to start and stop in an instant producing a transient response capable of defining the leading edges and expressing the natural decay of complex musical sounds and all their harmonics Specified to reach ultra high frequencies up t...

Page 16: ...acoustic design where a high degree of structural rigidity and vibration damping is required The ARC material is cast to form a Tapered Line Enclosure TLE for Platinum s mid range drivers The TLE is a tapered enclosure designed to prevent the propagation of standing waves and modal resonances HiVe II High Velocity Reflex Port Platinum employs a new type of port technology which uses a straight rif...

Page 17: ...ll internal cabinet walls to provide a further level of resonance damping Every Last Detail WBT Platinum Signature contact terminals are considered to be of the highest quality available Precision machined and plated with pure platinum they provide very low contact resistance and the best possible reliability They feature accurate fine pitch adjustment and are suitable for heavy duty cables with s...

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Page 19: ...ng fast RDT bass driver will reproduce the power and scale of dramatic passages with a transient response to match the ribbon tweeter ensuring consistent phase and breathtaking fidelity throughout the frequency band The PL100 is a truly compact wideband speaker capable of reproducing accurately the most demanding of music and film scores The PL100 comes with a pressed open mesh grille This is invi...

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Page 21: ...n of distortion or fatigue Further evidence of Platinum s no compromise design philosophy is revealed by the outboard location of the PL300 s crossover which is mounted in the cast ARC plinth to eliminate magnetic interference and provide acoustic de coupling from the speaker itself The ARC plinth also houses the bi wire WBT terminals and provides convenient floor level access The PL300 comes with...

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Page 23: ...oduced by the centre channel speaker the value of having as accomplished a design as the PLC350 in the role cannot be overstated For a seamless transition of audio within the front soundstage of a Platinum home theatre system the PLC350 s tonal character and performance matches perfectly that of the PL300 to generate a truly immersive dynamic and enriching multi channel experience The PLC350 comes...

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Page 25: ...or a seamless wideband sound field rich in natural dynamism texture and tonality With the convenience of remote control the PLW 15 s subterranean potency can be fine tuned to the loudspeaker system using sophisticated digital filters and to room acoustics with a range of advanced DSP adjustments including a ten band parametric EQ and no fewer than four preset EQ positions Its response can be optim...

Page 26: ...and has an ARC cast base incorporating adjustable spiked feet to provide secure yet minimal contact with the floor Machined to the finest tolerances from high grade alloy and anodized to the most exacting standards the feet accept bullet spikes of hi tensile steel chrome plated to a mirror finish A non slip rubber pad is integrated within the foot design when sited on hard or solid wood flooring F...

Page 27: ...eet to provide secure yet minimal contact with the floor Machined to the finest tolerances from high grade alloy and anodized to the most exacting standards the feet accept bullet spikes of hi tensile steel chrome plated to a mirror finish A non slip rubber pad is integrated within the foot design when sited on hard or solid wood flooring For full instructions on assembling the stands please refer...

Page 28: ...Wiring configuration PL100 PL300 PLC350 Single Wired Bi Wired Single Wired Bi Wired Single Wired Bi Wired 23 ...

Page 29: ...cm from side walls If you must have your speakers further apart than the ideal toeing them in a bit more to a centre point can help to create the optimum central sweet spot For further positioning suggestions please refer to the images on page 25 PL300 When used in 2 channel they should be positioned approximately the same distance apart as you sit from them approximetely 0 5 1 5m from the rear wa...

Page 30: ...PL100 Stereo PL300 Stereo PL100 5 1 AV PL300 PL100 5 1 AV PL300 PL100 5 1 AV PL300 PL100 7 1 AV 25 Positioning Suggestions ...

Page 31: ...r of soft furnishings can temper any apparent harshness Conversely if sound appears dull reducing the quantity will improve the sound Running In As with all loudspeakers the Platinum Series Loudspeakers require a certain amount of running in time before the very best and optimum performance is achieved A running in period of approximately 100 hours should be adequate A gradual improvement will be ...

Page 32: ...Platinum cleaning cloth 2 Screwdriver 5mm for feet adjustment 3 Screwdriver 2 5mm for driver clamps 4 Sprit level 5 Storage location for bi wire links when removed for bi wiring bi amping Tool Box 1 3 2 4 5 ...

Page 33: ... and the environment For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for recycling please contact your local city council office your local waste disposal service or the outlet where you purchased your Platinum product RoHS Declaration of Conformity Directive 2002 95 EC of the Europe an Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the use of certain hazardous substances ...

Page 34: ... F Crossover Frequency Hz 2800 Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency Hz N A Drive Unit Complement 1 x 6 5 RDT Bass mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer External Dimensions Cabinet Height 370mm 14 9 16 inches Width 225mm 8 7 8 inches Depth 285mm 11 1 4 inches Stand External Dimensions Including Plinth Feet Height 615mm 24 3 16 inches Width 340mm 13 3 8 inches Depth 365mm 14 3 8 i...

Page 35: ...equency Hz 4000 Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency Hz 550 Drive Unit Complement 2 x 8 long throw RDT bass drivers 1 x 4 RDT mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer External Dimensions Excluding Plinth Height 1080mm 41 5 16 inches Width 288mm 11 5 16 inches Depth 368mm 14 1 2 inches External Dimensions Including Plinth Feet Height 1113mm 43 13 16 inches Width 410mm 16 1 8 inches ...

Page 36: ...H F Crossover Frequency Hz 4000 Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency Hz 550 Drive Unit Complement 2 x 8 long throw RDT bass drivers 1 x 4 RDT mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer External Dimensions Cabinet Width 800mm 31 1 2 inches Hight 288mm 11 5 16 inches Depth 368mm 14 1 2 inches Stand External Dimensions Including Plinth Feet Width 610mm 24 inches Hight 335mm 13 13 16 inc...

Page 37: ...s extends to consequential losses or damage Claims under this Guarantee Contact should be made to the original dealer If this is not possible please contact Monitor Audio for your nearest authorised Monitor Audio Platinum Dealer If you have any difficulties complying with these requirements please contact us at the following address Platinum Customer Service Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Monitor Audio Ltd ...

Page 38: ...tibility Directive 89 336 EEC We Monitor Audio Ltd 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Declare in own responsibility that the products described in this manual are in compliance with technical standards EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 55013 2001 Dean Hartley Technical Director Monitor Audio Ltd England ...

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Page 40: ...dio Ltd 24 Brook Road Brook Road Ind Est Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Fax 44 0 1268 740589 Email info monitoraudio co uk monitoraudio co uk Designed in the United Kingdom Printed in the UK ...

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