DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40
1.1.3 Online registration
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2.CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
Fig. 2.1: Front panel elements (right loudspeaker)
Use the POWER switch to power up your MS20/MS40. The POWER switch should always be in the “Off” position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains.
Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler. Unplug the power cord when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.
Monitor speakers should be the last device in the signal chain to be switched on and the first to be switched off. This way, you avoid speaker damage caused by loud crackling noises during turning other equipment in your studio on or off.
This LED lights up when power is switched on.
Connect your headphones via the phones output (1/4" TRS) to monitor any of the input devices. The internal speakers are automatically muted when headphones are connected to the unit.
BASS control. Turn the bass control to adjust the bass level.
TREBLE control. Turn the treble control to adjust the treble level.
Turn the VOLUME controls 
and 
to adjust the overall volume levels of the devices connected to your MS20/MS40:
The LINE 1 / DIGITAL knob controls the volume level of the
analog LINE 1 
or the DIGITAL inputs 
or 
.
Turn LINE 2 control to adjust the volume level of
LINE 2 input 
.
Attention: High volume levels may damage your hearing and/or your headphones. Please turn the VOLUME controls all the way to the left before powering up the unit. Be sure to always select an appropriate volume level.
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel (right monitor)
Digital audio data can be fed in at the OPTICAL input.
The MS40 also features a digital COAXIAL input connector.
With this switch you can select the digital input (OPTICAL or COAXIAL).
SERIAL NUMBER.
Analog input LINE 1 (1/8" TRS) allows you to connect stereo audio equipment such as CD/MD players.
Use the analog input LINE 2 (RCA) to connect your sound card, keyboard or expander.
You can play back various signals by using both stereo inputs simultaneously.
TO LEFT SPEAKER output connector. Connect both speakers by using the speaker cable included in this package. As soon as both speakers are properly connected, they will function as a stereo speaker system.
A standard power socket is provided for connection to the mains. A matching power cable is included with the unit. Before you connect the unit to the power source make sure that the power switch is turned off and the volume controls are turned all the way to the left to avoid any damage to speakers or other devices.
Fig. 2.3: Rear panel (left monitor)
FROM RIGHT SPEAKER connector. Insert the speaker cable from the TO LEFT SPEAKER connector.
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