M22A / M44A
bi-amped, active stage monitors
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure,
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
IMPORTANT ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to protect your own and others' safety and to avoid invalidation
of the warranty of this product, please read this section carefully
before operating this product.
- This product has been designed and manufactured for being operated as active
speaker system in the applications tipical of a sound reinforcement system or of a
sound recording system. Operation for purposes and applications other than these
has not been covered by the manufacturer in the design of the product, and is
therefore to be undertaken at end user's and/or installer's sole risk and responsability.
- This unit conforms to Class 1 insulation, and for safe use it is required that the
protective earth contact is connected to a grounded (earthed) outlet.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity of water
or on a wet surface. Never let any liquid, as well as any object, enter the product.
In case, immediately disconnect it from the mains supply and refer to servicing before
operating it again. Never place burning candles or other sources of open flame on
top of the device.
• Before connecting this product to the mains supply, always make sure that the
voltage on the mains outlet corresponds to that stated on the product.
• This product must be connected only to a grounded mains outlet complying to
the safety regulations in force via the supplied power cable. In case the power cable
needs to be substituted, use exclusively a cable of the same type and characteristics.
• This device is connected to the power line even when the mains switch is in the
O (off) position and the power indicator is off. As long as it is plugged in there are
dangerous electrical potentials inside the device, so, before undertaking any sort of
maintenance work etc., always make sure it has been unplugged from the mains
socket.
• Never place any object on the power cable. Never lay the power cable on a
walkway where one could trip over it. Never press or pinch it.
• Never install the product without providing adequate airflow to cool it.
Never obstruct the air intake openings on it. Leave enough room to get to the
mains power socket and the mains connector on the back panel.
• In case the external fuse needs replacement, substitute it only with one of the
same type and rating, as stated on the product.
• Always make sure the Power switch is in its '0' (= off) position before doing any
operation on the connections of the product.
• Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed, remove all
the connections.
• To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply never pull
the cable directly. Hold the body of the plug firmly and pull it gently from the mains
supply outlet.
This product does not contain user serviceable parts.
To prevent fire and/or electrical shock, never disassemble it or
remove the rear panel. For maintenance and servicing always
refer to the official Montarbo Distributor in your Country or
to qualified personnel specifically authorised by the Distributor.
- Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, make sure that its shape and
load rating safely match the product size and weight.
- To avoid shocks, kicks, or whatever action, always reserve a protected area with
no access to unqualified personnel as installation site of the product.
In case the product is used near children and animals closest supervision is necessary.
- This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are dangerous for the
hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels if anyone is excessively near to
the product (at least 1 m of distance).
☛ Never expose children to high sound sources.
WARNING
CAUTION!
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INDEX
Introduction
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Description
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Control and connection panel
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Important !!!
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Appendix
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Technical Specifications
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Block diagram
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Connectors
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Connection example
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Spare parts
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Bi-amplified active stage monitor
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Power supply cable
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XLR to XLR cable (for connection to the mixer)
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Owner's manual
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Warranty certificate
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CE declaration of conformity
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