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Active
40
User manual
The Active 40 powered loudspeaker set is a very compact, easy to use, plug and
play sound system.
It consists of one amplified loudspeaker with a 5.25” woofer, a quality high frequency
tweeter unit and a second connectable passive loudspeaker.
Features
•
2 x 20W Output
• Powerful 5.2” woofer & 1” Tweeter
• Clipping Indicators
• Balanced Inputs, 3.5 Stereo Jack
input, RCA Inputs
• Stylish Design
• Bracket and Cables Supplied
•
1 x Active Loudspeaker
• 1 x Passive Loudspeaker
• 2 x Mounting Brackets
• 1 x RCA Phono Leads 1.5 metre
• 1 x Speaker Link Cable 1 metre
• 1 x 13A Mains Lead 1.5 metre
Contents
Safety Information
Warning
To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
To prevent electric shock do not remove the rear cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety
• Prior to connecting the dc adaptor to mains, ensure that the supply voltage is
correct.
• Avoid ingress of water or particles into the enclosure.
Placement
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
• Keep the unit away from moisture or dusty environments.
• Allow adequate space for cooling at the rear of the active speaker unit
Cleaning
• Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the cabinet, panel and controls.
Do not use solvents.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household
waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
User Information
1. Volume Control: Loudspeaker Volume.
2. Treble Control: High Frequency, Adjust it to the desired level. In the centre position
the sound should be neutral.
3. Bass Control: Bass Frequency, Adjust it to the desired level. In the centre position
the sound should be neutral.
4. Power On/Off: When the unit is switched ON, the green led should illuminate.
5. Clipping Leds: Each channel has a clipping led, turn down the volume if these leds
are flashing. Allowing the Clipping leds to be on all the time may cause the unit to
overheat.
6. RCA Phono Inputs: Here you can connect your sound source. These inputs have to
be fed with a input signal at line level (Cd, Dvd, Tuner, Mixing table, Phone). The
white socket will send your music to the amplified main unit.
7. Stereo Jack 3.5 mm input: This line level stereo input for connecting a computer,
portable sources (Cd, Mp3 players, Phones).
8. Right and Left Balanced line inputs: These three pin inputs can be used to feed the
line level signals from devices with balanced outputs (Shield, hot, cold). Balanced
wiring is recommended when the input lines are long or placed near other electrical
cabling.
9. Right Speaker Output: This Connector plug should be used to connect the right
passive loudspeaker to the amplifier
10. Mode Button: This Button switches from full Stereo to Parallel (mono). When
switched to the mono mode, you should only use the white socket from a mono
source. From this input left and right speakers will be used.
11. Mains Socket: This socket contains a 1 A slow blow fuse. Use a screw driver to flip
out the fuse compartment and replace the fuse.
12. Heat Sink: When using the Active 40 at full power and for a long time, this heat sink
might become very hot, do not touch! Take care when placing it to close to other
items sensitive to heat.
13. Power Indicator
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
4. Power On/Off
11. Mains Input Socket 240V
9. Right Output Speaker Connection
8. Right Input Balanced Connector
8. Left Input Balanced Connector
3. Bass Control
7.
3.5mm Stereo Input Jack Socket
1. Master Volume Control
13. Power Indicator
5. Left and Right Clipping LED Indicators
6. RCA Phono Input Connectors
2
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Treble Control
10. Stereo/Parallel Mode Button
12. Heat Sink
Fitting Instructions
1. Use the Active 40 bracket as a template to mark the surface where the speaker
will be mounted.
2. The Loudspeaker can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
3. Mark and drill in the positions shown, PLEASE NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the installation engineer to position the
speaker in a safe place and to use the correct size screws &
rawlplugs (if required) to mount the Active 40 speakers safely.
Model
RMS
Input Sensitivity
Frequency Response
AC Power Supply
Treble Control
Bass Control
Dimensions
Weight
ADS Active 40
20W x 2 @8Ohm
0.5V
80Hz~18kHz/1W+/-0.5dB
220V~240V/50Hz~60Hz
+/- 10dB
+/- 10dB
183 X 200 X 240mm
4.7Kg
Specifications
TOP
TOP
4. Once the bracket is securely attached to the wall, Fit the loudspeaker and
secure using the fasteners supplied. Remembering to tighten the speaker once
the wiring is completed.
Wiring Instructions
1. Link the left powered speaker to the right passive speaker as follows: left
powered speaker R Out euro connector + and – to the right passive speaker
euro connector + and – (keep polarities the same)
Powered Left Speaker
Passive Right Speaker
2. Connect a source to the left powered speaker, there are three available inputs:
1 RCA stereo phono (unbalanced)
2 Stereo Jack 3.5mm (unbalanced)
3 Right and left line level euro connectors (Balanced)
(See user information for details on which inputs to use)
3. Connect kettle plug to the left powered speaker mains input socket, connect
the mains 13amp plug to the mains outlet socket.
4. Turn volume on the left powered speaker down, switch powered speaker on
and turn volume up to the desired level.
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St. David's House, Adcroft Street,
Higher Hillgate, Stockport
SK1 3HW, United Kingdom
Telephone:
+44 [0] 161 666 6363
Fax : +44 [0] 161 666 6366
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