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Summary of Contents for twotwo.5

Page 1: ...reference monitoring all ways User Guide Model Serial No Hand built by TM Advanced Transmission Line...

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Page 3: ...umes 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...

Page 4: ...io chain 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...

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 pro...

Page 6: ...cription User EQ Options Connections Running In Applications and Accessories Positioning Surround System Set up Specifications Operational Controls Service The PMC Proffesional Range Our Meticulous Ca...

Page 7: ...n a cart is used caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servi...

Page 8: ...normal use the monitors should be arranged with the tweeters on the inside edge nearest the listening position The drivers employed in the twotwo monitors are bespoke PMC designs using natural materia...

Page 9: ...les Do not attempt to use these speakers if the packaging has been water damaged Care and Service In normal usage PMC speakers should provide many years of trouble free operation but in the unlikely e...

Page 10: ...here PMC s innovative approach places the bass driver near one end of a long cavity the Advanced Transmission Line This cavity is heavily damped with acoustic material specified carefully to absorb th...

Page 11: ...tween the two drivers responses and roll off rates optimising the contribution of each driver minimising distortion and providing a flatter and more natural balance over the widest possible listening...

Page 12: ...helving is different for each model because of their differently sized cabinets For the twotwo 5 model the bass shelving frequency is 750Hz while it is 500Hz for the larger twotwo 6 and twotwo 8 model...

Page 13: ...acent power switch There is no AC voltage selector the twotwo series monitor can accept any AC mains voltage between 90 132 and 180 264V THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED In Thru Connections The IN RJ45 socke...

Page 14: ...to load the bass driver accurately only when it has reached its long term optimal compliancy Consequently during the initial running in period of about 20 hours the performance of the twotwo series ac...

Page 15: ...ites music mastering and for A R evaluations Accessories It is ideal if monitors are positioned with the tweeter close to ear height and kept stable during operation The structure and materials used t...

Page 16: ...can start from there Dispersion and Toeing in Most loudspeakers have a relatively narrow dispersion and are designed to be aimed directly at the listening position as shown in the left hand image belo...

Page 17: ...forward of any objects placed between them such as computer display screens With regard to optimising the speaker height the acoustic axis of all twotwo cabinets is midway between the HF and LF drive...

Page 18: ...and thus less influential This reduces the incidence of lumpy or boomy bass Small changes in position can have profound effects on the bass response so experiment to find the optimal position Bass Re...

Page 19: ...low bass from some or all of the main monitors as well The subwoofer should be placed at the front of the room and the optimal position provides the smoothest low bass without boomy or weak notes 7 1...

Page 20: ...ection LF 150Wrms HF 50Wrms User Equalisation LF Shelf 4dB at 750Hz twotwo 5 500Hz twotwo 6 500Hz twotwo 8 HF Shelf 4dB at 1kHz LF Rolloff 6dB octave 50 80 120 150 or 200Hz Volume Range 48 5dB to 15dB...

Page 21: ...364 194 406 left right side 295 155 296 left right side 500 250 415 left right side...

Page 22: ...utes and the volume set to 20 5dB These factory default settings can quickly be restored by pressing and holding the Up and Down buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds Default Display With the...

Page 23: ...ted T r i m 0 0 0 0 d B Set Up Menu Options Trim Input trim level 8 00dB to 7 87dB Analogue In Sens Input sensitivity 4dB to 20dB Source Selects input source Analogue XLR Analogue RCA Main AES3 left M...

Page 24: ...z 50Hz 200Hz 150Hz 120Hz 80Hz BL Timeout 2 min 2 min 30 sec Off no timeout 5 min PMC twotwo Power Off Zzz 1st amplifier in chain is master volume controller 2nd line of display shows either analogue X...

Page 25: ...ery loudspeaker we produce For any issues that might arise or for advice and service requirements the primary point of contact should be your authorised PMC dealer distributor If you do not have a loc...

Page 26: ...nd 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 v...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...re you receive an identical replica of the original reference model Inspection Certificate Enclosure finish Assembly Wiring Driver installation Enclosure seal Level Frequency Pair matching Listening t...

Page 29: ...s to the Internet please fill in the Warranty form on pages 31 and 32 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 P...

Page 30: ...opy 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...

Page 31: ...l 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 o...

Page 32: ...hone 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 web...

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Page 35: ...f 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 n...

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