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inspection certificate

Every component that appears in a PMC product is measured, tested, matched

and recorded by hand. This analysis also applies to the final product with the

addition of the ultimate test of the human ear. We simply listen to every product

we make to ensure you receive an identical replica of the reference model.

Enclosure finish

Assembly & Wiring

Driver Installation

Enclosure seal test

Level - Frequency test

Impedance - frequency test

Listening test 1

Listening test 2

Final inspection

Accessory pack

User Guide included

all the above checked by

Date

loudspeaker user-guide

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Summary of Contents for BB5-Ci

Page 1: ...Loudspeaker user guide Serial No Builder wafer1 wafer2 ...

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Page 3: ...nections control control Using and Wall mounting the Running or breaking in Suggested associate loudspeakers Service Warranty on line Warranty certificate Part 1 Warranty certificate Part 2 Help us improve your comments Specifications Inspection certificate 30 29 27 25 11 28 26 24 21 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 5 user guide ...

Page 4: ...t to change without notice PMC assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document CE Conformity PMC passive loudspeakers conform to CE Directive LVD 73 23 EEC and EMC 89 336 EEC WEEE European directive PMC Limited is a member of a National Compliance scheme and have gained the associated certification of compliance and the following registration number from the Environment A...

Page 5: ...efer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way or exhibits a distinct or sudden change of operation or performance The series is not magnetically shielded please ensure that they are positioned at least 1 metre 3 feet away from items that could be damaged by stray magnetic fields Conventional glass tube CRT televisions and com...

Page 6: ...akespeare Company DECCA The Moving Picture Company Paul Merton ORF The University of Music Düsseldorf The Royal School of Music JVC DENON UK The Royal Astronomical Society Warner Music Capitol records Chesky records N Y University With PMC you can to hear exactly what the artist intended not a poor interpretation Robbie Williams Advantage USA BBC London UK Mastermix USA Francis Rossi Pierce Rooms ...

Page 7: ...ire audio chain from composer to studio or film stage and then finally the consumer Our unswerving passion for getting it right has made this goal possible Thank you for choosing PMC products It is now time for you to read the user guide press the play button and realise just how much you ve been missing Peter Thomas Owner Chief Designer A message from Peter Thomas arguably the world s smartest lo...

Page 8: ...ny years at the peak of professional monitoring This expertise has been encapsulated in the development and production of the PMC consumer range The series is ideal for stereo or all channels of a surround system The has been engineered with an identical tonal balance and similar dispersion characteristics to all PMC models thereby any combination will afford seamless integration and a perfect aud...

Page 9: ...r over a wide frequency range which in turn significantly reduces distortion A spin off from the lack of distortion is that the upper bass and midrange is not masked by harmonic distortion residing in the very low frequencies The result is PMC characteristic transparent midrange and fast attacking bass notes all with outstanding clarity A further advantage of the transmission line approach is a ca...

Page 10: ...t your loudspeakers should they be relocated Much of the packing is constructed from recyclable materials so if you are to dispose of it please do so in an environmentally friendly manner Packing materials can pose danger to animals the young and vulnerable Ensure these items are kept or disposed of safely loudspeaker user guide 10 ...

Page 11: ... be within our strict tolerances and ensures your purchase sounds identical to the original design Each completed loudspeaker then undergoes a set of objective and subjective measurements frequency response sweeps ensure that the design meets our exacting performance criteria and then listening tests are conducted against the reference model using a wide variety of material from a benchmark BBC sp...

Page 12: ...wafer series installation examples Mixing and matching any of the series and PMC s consumer range creates a supreme and unbeatable surround system See page 21 loudspeaker user guide 12 ...

Page 13: ...posts we recommend the use of either spade lugs or 4mm banana plugs in order to maintain an electrical connection of the highest integrity and avoid the possibility of short circuits Please consult your dealer for more information regarding cable lengths and termination options It is of vital importance to observe the polarity markings and maintain positive to positive and negative to negative con...

Page 14: ...ns can emphasise the high frequency so a reduction may be desirable by moving the switch to the HF position HF Conversely a very heavily furnished absorbent room or if the is placed behind a perforated projector screen may need a small high frequency boost to improve definition Set to the HF position These are not hard and fast rules as every listening environment has its own distinct acoustic For...

Page 15: ...enhance the quality of sound so it can be sited where it is convenient and most pleasing to the eye The first of these is This feature has two distinct benefits firstly either tweeter can be switched to ensure a perfect response in either horizontal or vertical placement control Shading denotes functioning drivers loudspeaker user guide 15 ...

Page 16: ...ble image techniques which utilises both tweeters to tilt the direction of the sound a perfect solution if the is placed very much higher or lower than the listening position This mode will only function when the cabinet is in the correct horizontal position with the controls set as per the diagram above control using TT Technology to ensure high performance when placement is less than ideal ...

Page 17: ...esigns are compromised by the large surface area of their front baffle that surrounds the drive units This detrimental effect is best compared with cupping your hands around your mouth whilst speaking PMC s acoustic specialists have developed a unique structured absorbent surface that prevents these unwanted characteristic sound waves being reflected The drive units behave as though in free space ...

Page 18: ...tantial construction will require specialist fixings not supplied If in doubt please consult a qualified professional Before embarking on the installation ensure the kit is complete Check list 1 x Large printed card template printed on either side for horizontal or vertical placement 2 x Adjustable speaker plates 20mm x 80mm 2 x Wall mounting plates 85mm x 45mm 3 x Long screws 3 x Short screws 3 x...

Page 19: ...lates will be best attached See the Positioning section of the manual for details There are small pilot holes positioned 30mm from the edges of the cabinet to locate the four short screws that attach the adjustable speaker plates to the cabinet Stick one of the soft adhesive feet in either bottom corners of the rear of the cabinets approximately 30mm in from the edges of the cabinet Connect the lo...

Page 20: ...r and improve their performance significantly after a short running in period The science is simple as the soft material surrounding the dome or woofer cone is flexed it will eventually reach a point where it has optimum compliancy allowing the drive unit to move more freely This translates to greater accuracy and speed of attack in the bass region and the mid and high frequency produces a far mor...

Page 21: ...home DB1M Ci Magnetically screened horizontal centre channel CB6i Three way magnetically screened horizontal centre TB2M Ci Larger magnetically screened horizontal centre TB2i Larger Two way monitor DB1i Compact two way monitor wafer1 iw Two Way in wall monitor wafer2 iw Larger Two way in wall monitor TLE1 Active Subwoofer FB1i Two Way Floorstander GB1i Compact Two Way Floorstander OB1i Larger Thr...

Page 22: ... with a PMC 75mm mid and a PMC 10 Piston bass driver MB2i Three way stand mount with a PMC 75mm mid and a 12 Radial bass driver MB2 XBDi Large Three way floorstander with a PMC 75mm mid twin 12 Radial bass drivers BB5i Three way stand mount with a PMC 75mm mid and a 15 Radial bass driver suggested associate loudspeakers cont loudspeaker user guide 22 ...

Page 23: ...2i based surround system XB3 Passive subwoofer with a 15 Radial TM bass driver for a BB5i based surround system BB5 Ci Three way horizontal centre channell with a PMC 75mm mid and a 15 Radial TM bass driver IB2 Ci Three way horizontal centre with a PMC 75mm mid and a PMC 10 Piston bass driver suggested associate loudspeakers cont loudspeaker user guide 23 ...

Page 24: ...s will exactly match the performance of those originally included within each individual loudspeaker For any issues that might arise or for advice and service requirements the primary point of contact should be your knowledgeable and authorised PMC dealer distributor If you do not have a local representative please see www pmc speakers com and click on distribution Important Note Please do not ret...

Page 25: ... guide 25 If you do not have access to the internet fill in the warranty form found on pages 26 27 and post it to us WARRANTY ON LINE GO TO WWW PMC SPEAKERS COM AND CLICK ON REGISTER PRODUCT SIMPLY ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON LINE ...

Page 26: ... for any claim covered by this warranty This product is warranted for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase or upon receipt of our copy overleaf or on line registration within ten days of purchase or receipt The warranty covers defects due to faulty materials or workmanship but does not cover defects arising from accidental damage misuse or wear and tear The warranty is void if any attempt...

Page 27: ...ion at www pmc speakers com and click on register product Help us improve our products see over warranty certificate part 2 Product Serial Nos Date of purchase Purchased from Your name Your email address Your address Town County Postcade Zip code our copy loudspeaker user guide 27 ...

Page 28: ... not appear What magazines do you read HiFi Pro Lifes style Online HiFi Choice Future Music T3 mixonline com What HiFi Sound on Sound Stuff gearslutz com Stereophile Audio Media GQ avreview co uk HiFi World Pro Sound News Boys Toys avforums com HiFi Critic Resolution FHM HiFi WigWam com HiFi News Audio Fanzine Shortlist What HiFi com HiFi IBE Maxim Grammophone Line Up Esquire We hope you enjoy you...

Page 29: ... 1 pair 4mm sockets 1 pair 4mm sockets Dimensions H x W x D H x W x D Cabinet 500 x 235 x 100mm 575 x 355 x 100mm 19 7 x 9 3 x 4 inches 22 6 x 14 x 4 inches Cabinet with grille 516 x 267 x 108mm 591 x 387 x 108mm 20 3 x 10 51 x 4 25 inches 23 27 x 15 24 x 4 25 inches Weight 5kg 11 lbs 6 6kg 14 5 lbs Colours White Black White Black wafer1 Two way on wall monitor wafer2 Larger Two way on wall monito...

Page 30: ...mate test of the human ear We simply listen to every product we make to ensure you receive an identical replica of the reference model Enclosure finish Assembly Wiring Driver Installation Enclosure seal test Level Frequency test Impedance frequency test Listening test 1 Listening test 2 Final inspection Accessory pack User Guide included all the above checked by Date loudspeaker user guide 30 ...

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