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User Guide

Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Unpacking and Care

PMC’s

TM

Advanced Transmission Line

– How the Advanced Transmission Line Works

System Description

Connections

Positioning & Alignment

Specifications

Service

The PMC Professional Range

Our Meticulous Care and Attention

Inspection Certificate

Warranty On-Line

Warranty Certificate – Part 1 – Your copy

Warranty Certificate – Part 2 – PMC’s copy

Help us improve – Your Comments

Notes

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Summary of Contents for IB1S-AIII

Page 1: ...User Guide Hand built by TM Advanced Transmission Line Model Serial No IB1S AIII ...

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Page 3: ...e PMC assumes no responsibility for any errors within this document CE Conformity PMC active loudspeakers conform to EC Directive LVD2006 95 EC and EMC 2004 108 EC WEEE European directive PMC is a member of a National Compliance scheme and has gained the associated certification of compliance from the Environment Agency with the registration WEEE GJ0101WU WEEE EU Directive This symbol on the produ...

Page 4: ...n from composer to studio or film stage post production or mastering and then finally the consumer We also think that a well designed loudspeaker should be able to excel regardless of the audio genre and reproduce spoken word rock pop or classical music with the same precision and accuracy Our unswerving passion for getting it right has made this goal possible Thank you for choosing PMC products P...

Page 5: ...r Coldplay Brian May Universal EMI Sony Pinewood Studios Dreamworks Deutsche Grammophon and the BBC among the makers of movies and music who use our products Our loudspeakers were also used in the production of Titanic Spiderman III James Bond s Skyfall and Spectre Finding Nemo Pirates of the Caribbean III and during broadcasts of the London Olympics 2012 EMI Stevie Wonder BBC Tony Bennett Coldpla...

Page 6: ...he Advanced Transmission Line Works System Description Connections Positioning Alignment Specifications Service The PMC Professional Range Our Meticulous Care and Attention Inspection Certificate Warranty On Line Warranty Certificate Part 1 Your copy Warranty Certificate Part 2 PMC s copy Help us improve Your Comments Notes ...

Page 7: ...re when adjusting the system volume to ensure sound pressure levels remain within safe and comfortable limits Very powerful magnets are employed in the IB1S AIII activated monitor which may have a detrimental effect on magnetically sensitive items if placed too close such as CRT tube style televisions or monitors and media such as cassettes and videotapes The loudspeaker cabinet should only be cle...

Page 8: ...ical decisions can be made instantly with complete confidence Precision soft dome high and mid frequency drivers provide ultra high definition and an extremely wide natural dispersion to create a vivid soundstage over a vast listening area PMC s ATL bass loading technology teamed with its ten inch carbon fibre LF piston driver provides identical dynamics and deep defined bass at all monitoring lev...

Page 9: ... the carton Do not attempt to use the loudspeaker if the packaging has been water damaged Please Note These units must be earthed Care and Service In normal usage PMC speakers should provide many years of trouble free operation but in the unlikely event that you suspect damage or failure has occurred do not attempt to repair the unit yourself as there are no user serviceable parts inside Contact a...

Page 10: ...led and ported designs currently available elsewhere PMC s innovative approach places the bass drivers near one end of a long cavity the Advanced Transmission Line This cavity is heavily damped with acoustic material specified carefully to absorb the upper bass and higher frequencies radiating from the rear of the bass driver The lowest frequencies are allowed to pass down the line and emerge from...

Page 11: ...omplement A precision hand built 24dB per octave crossover network employs 31 carefully specified and orientated components to divide the amplifier s output signal into three separate frequency bands for the individual drivers This ensures each drive unit is working within its optimal range both in frequency and dispersion making for a highly natural neutral balance When a sub woofer is required t...

Page 12: ... 2 signal positive hot and Pin 3 signal negative cold Unbalanced sources should be connected with the signal on pin 2 reference ground on pin 3 and the cable screen connected to pin 1 N B The cable screen should not be connected at the unbalanced source end The input sensitivity is adjustable with the adjacent rotary attenuator Power An IEC C14 mains socket is provided with adjacent power switch T...

Page 13: ...the three corners of an equilateral triangle with the listener slightly inside the third corner If the monitors are spaced too far apart the stereo image will be wide but central definition will be impaired Use a well recorded vocal track to judge the ideal placement Dispersion and Toeing in Most loudspeakers have a relatively narrow dispersion and are designed to be aimed directly at the listenin...

Page 14: ...ions are required either as a centre channel in 5 1 or 7 1 surround systems or in other height restricted locations Optional custom 33 inch 840mm stands are available to raise the IB1S AIII above a mixing console or work desk pictured Bass Response IB1S AIII monitor loudspeakers can produce significant bass energy below the frequencies at which they become omnidirectional As a consequence it is im...

Page 15: ...ss from some or all of the main monitors when bass management is being used The subwoofer should be placed at the front of the room the optimal position providing the smoothest low bass without boomy or weak notes 7 1 Systems In a system capable of 7 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS ES or Blu ray playback there will be two sets of surround speakers The first pair surround or side channels should be...

Page 16: ... PMC 250mm 10 inch Carbon Fibre Nomex piston driver MF 75mm doped fabric soft dome HF 27mm fabric soft dome Finish Studio black Amplifier Power 400W rms Amplifier Distortion 0 05 20Hz 20kHz Input Sensitivity Variable 17dB to 37dB Amplifier Input impedance 16 5k Ω Input connector Balanced XLR Mains input IEC connector 100V 240V AC IB1S AIII Dimensions 330 x 740 x 510 mm WHD 12 9 x 29 1 x 20 0 inche...

Page 17: ... do not return any products to PMC directly without first contacting our service department by email at service promonitor co uk Service We are confident that your IB1S AIII activated reference monitor will afford many years of trouble free listening of the highest order However in the unlikely event of requiring repair all replacement parts will exactly match the performance of those originally i...

Page 18: ...attention using shared families of drive units crossover designs and amplifiers As a direct consequence they all enjoy the same family characteristics of wide dispersion low distortion consistent voicing and an even bass response regardless of listening level This feature allows different sizes of monitors to be used in concert to create effective multichannel systems where space is at a premium T...

Page 19: ...e can ensure your purchase sounds identical to the original design Each completed loudspeaker then undergoes a set of objective and subjective measurements For example frequency response sweeps ensure that the unit meets our exacting performance criteria and critical listening tests are conducted against the reference model using a wide variety of audio material from a benchmark BBC speech recordi...

Page 20: ...t to ensure you receive an identical replica of the original reference model Inspection Certificate Enclosure finish Assembly Wiring Driver installation Enclosure seal Level Frequency Listening test 1 Listening test 2 Final inspection Accessory pack User Guide These have all been carefully checked by the builder of your monitor loudspeaker ...

Page 21: ...he Internet please fill in the Warranty and feedback forms on pages 23 and 24 and return to PMC PLEASE ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON LINE Warranty On Line GO TO WWW PMC SPEAKERS COM AND CLICK ON REGISTER PRODUCT WARRANTY ON LINE ...

Page 22: ...ur Copy card or an on line registration which must be made 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 has been made by persons not authorised by PMC to dismantle repair or modify any part of the product Products must be...

Page 23: ...il address Your address Town County Postcode Zip code WARRANTY CERTIFICATE PART 2 Please complete and return this section or simply complete the on line registration at www pmc speakers com and click on register product PMC s copy Help us to improve our products See over ...

Page 24: ...phone Tape Op Esquire SoundonSound forum Other Other Other Other Please tell us how your new PMC loudspeakers perform Your comments may appear on the customer quotes section for this product on our website but don t worry the comments will be anonymous and your personal details will not be published We hope you enjoy your latest purchase as much as we enjoyed designing and building them Thank you ...

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Page 27: ...k of The Professional Monitor Company Limited This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of The Professional Monitor Company Limited The Professional Monitor Company Limited will not assume responsibility for errors that may appear in this document Information may be subject to change ...

Page 28: ...T 44 0 1767 686300 E sales pmc speakers com W www pmc speakers com PMC Stock Code 14849 Ref No 707v2 Date 06 17 ...

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