5TRUTH B2031P/B2030P User Manual

1.Introduction

Congratulations! With our new BEHRINGER TRUTH you have purchased one of the best high-resolution passive studio monitors available. It is a tool that reproduces your program material with highest fidelity and balance, positioning sound sources accurately on the stereo basis.

The TRUTH speakers stand out thanks to their toughness and extremely neutral and authentic sound rendition. In the bass range, they operate with polypropylene membranes and smooth suspension. Their scope is broadened downward by using a special bass reflex system. In the upper frequency range, a specially developed ferrofluid-cooled aluminum tweeter provides for subtle signal reproduction. The TRUTH is magnetically shielded, so you can use it near computer monitors or TV sets. The audio signal is separated using a low-distortion crossover that creates a phase-optimized frequency separation.

We recommend that you experiment with your TRUTH away from the pressures of a recording session, in order to get a feel for it. It will be a good idea to listen to your favorite CD’s over the TRUTH, so that you can get an impression of the neutral sound this speaker produces—which might be somewhat unusual at first!

◊The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions. After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

The B2030P/B2031P were carefully packed at the factory to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

◊Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

◊Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.

◊Never let unsupervised children play with the TRUTH speakers or their packaging.

◊Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.

The TRUTHs must be placed on a flat and stable surface.

1.1.1 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

2. Control Elements

The control elements described in the following are the same on both speakers.

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(1)(2)

Fig. 2.1: Rear panel connectors

(1)This is the terminal clamp for the minus cord of your speaker cable.

(2)This is the terminal clamp for the plus cord of your speaker cable.

The connection terminal of your TRUTH is recessed. This way, you can place it in the vicinity of walls.

◊Always power down your amp before connecting it to the TRUTH.

(3) SERIAL NUMBER.