SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. These speakers are intended for indoor use only. Do not expose these speakers to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near these speakers. If moisture does get in or on these speakers, immediately unplug them from the power outlet and allow them to fully dry before reapplying power. Do not touch the power cord or any other connected cables with wet hands. If operating these speakers in a humid environment, ensure that no condensation occurs. Condensation could cause damage to the speaker cone and could cause a short in the amplifier, which in turn could cause fire or severe electric shock. Do not install these speakers on an unstable surface where they could fall and cause either personal injury or damage to the speakers and/or other equipment. Do not place or install these speakers in an area where they can be exposed to excessive amounts of heat, dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors. Prior to operation, check the power cord for physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred. Before plugging the speakers into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the speakers. These speakers use grounded power cords and require a ground connection for safe operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection. Unplug these speakers from the power source when not in use. Disconnect these speakers from their power source when replacing the fuse. Replace the fuse only with the same type. Do not bypass the purpose of the fuse by shorting the contacts or by any other means.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power cord does not present a tripping hazard. Never unplug these speakers by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector head. Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical connections. Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water. These speakers have no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or modify these speakers. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing these 6.5-inch Powered Coaxial Studio Multimedia Monitor Speakers from Monoprice! These speakers are professional quality studio monitors, designed to produce a flat frequency response for studio recording, mixing, and mastering duties. Each speaker is bi-amped, with separate power amplifiers for the low-frequency and high-frequency coaxial drivers. They include balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced TRS/TS, and unbalanced RCA inputs. 3
FEATURES 6.5" DuPont Kevlar fiber cone woofer with high-temperature voice coil 1" silk dome coaxial tweeter 50Hz ~ 22kHz frequency response 60-watt low-frequency class D amplifier 30-watt high-frequency class D amplifier Balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced TRS/TS, and unbalanced RCA inputs 90dBA output SPL Greater than 95dB signal-to-noise ratio CUSTOMER SERVICE The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am- 6pm PT) or via email at support@monoprice.com PACKAGE CONTENTS Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement. 2x 6.5" powered studio monitors 2x AC power cords (IEC 60320 C14 to NEMA 5-15) 1x User's manual 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. WOOFER AND TWEETER: 6.5" DuPont Kevlar fiber woofer and coaxial 1" silk dome tweeter. 2. BASS REFLEX PORT: Enhances the bass response. 3. VOLUME: Volume control knob. 4. TRS INPUT: TRS/TS balanced/unbalanced input. 5. HF ADJUST: Boosts or attenuates the highfrequency response to match the characteristics of the room. 6. XLR INPUT: Balanced XLR input. 7. RCA INPUT: Unbalanced RCA input. 8. POWER CONNECTOR: Combination power connector and fuse holder. 9. POWER SWITCH: Rocker switch to turn power on or off. 5
SETUP AND OPERATION 1. Power off and unplug all equipment to be connected. 2. Carefully remove the speakers and all materials from the packaging. WARNING! These monitors have no grill covering the speaker diaphragm, so extreme care must be taken to avoid touching and damaging the speaker cones when removing the monitors from the packaging! 3. Ensure that the POWER switch on each enclosure is set to the OFF position. 4. Position each monitor in the desired location. Ensure that the monitor is stable and fully supported upon whatever surface it is positioned and that there is sufficient room to reach the controls on the back of the monitor. 5. For each monitor, connect a balanced XLR, balanced TRS, unbalanced TRS, unbalanced TS, or unbalanced RCA cable (not included), then plug the other end to the audio source (mixer, headphone output, line output, etc.). 6. For each monitor, plug the AC power cord into the monitor, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet. Note that the input power cord is grounded and it should be connected to a grounded power source. Do not use a cheater plug or otherwise bypass the grounding. 7. Double-check all your connections to ensure that they are fully connected and secure. 8. Turn the VOLUME knob on each monitor fully counterclockwise. This ensures that you don't inadvertently damage the speakers, or your hearing, when power and audio material is applied. 9. Switch the POWER to the ON position. 10. Plug in and power on all connected devices. Start playback of your audio source(s). 11. Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume to a comfortable level. 12. If the high-frequencies sound too bright, try using the HF ADJUST switch to attenuate them by -1dB or -2dB. If the high-frequencies sound a bit muddied or subdued, try boosting them by setting the HF ADJUST switch to the +1dB position. 6
SPECIFICATIONS Model 605650 Speaker Type Woofer Tweeter LF Amplifier HF Amplifier Frequency Response Crossover Frequency HD Adjustment Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Impedance Inputs Input Power Dimensions (each) Weight (each) 2-way near-field studio reference monitor 6.5" DuPont Kevlar fiber cone with hightemperature voice coil Coaxial 1" silk dome 60-watt Class D 30-watt Class D 50Hz ~ 22kHz 3.5kHz -2dB, -1dB, Flat, or +1dB 90dBA SPL@1 meter with 85mV pink noise input > 95dB (typical, A-weighted) 10 kilohms unbalanced, 20 kilohms balanced Balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced TRS/TS, unbalanced RCA 110 ~ 120 VAC, 60Hz 10.4" x 8.3" x 9.8" (265 x 210 x 250 mm) 10.5 lbs. (2.76 kg) 7
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech@monoprice.com REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice for FCC Modifying the equipment without Monoprice s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 8
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Notice for Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. DuPont and Kevlar are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. 9