ADAM AUDIO S3V Protective Grill User Manual

S3V Protective Grill

Product Information: Protective Grill for Adam Audio S3V

The Protective Grill for Adam Audio S3V is an accessory designed to protect the studio monitor from damage caused by accidental impact, dust, or other external factors. The grill is made of high-quality MDF and comes with adhesive damping pads that help to reduce unwanted vibrations and resonance. The package also includes screws, washers, and an L-key hand tool for easy assembly.

Technical Data

• Order No.: 31106000
• Material: MDF
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 312 x 487 x 35 mm
• Weight: 1.7 kg

Product Usage Instructions: Protective Grill for Adam Audio S3V

Before installing the protective grill, please read the following safety instructions carefully:

• Use only accessories and spare parts provided by ADAM Audio.
• Observe all relevant regional, national, and international regulations and guidelines when installing.
• Remove all signal, USB, and power cables before assembling the grill.
• Do not remove any screws other than those indicated in the manual.

Installation

1. Prepare the protective grill:

   • Unpack all the contents of the package.

   • Place the front of the grill on a solid surface without
     spacers.

   • Remove yellow covers on the damping pads C and firmly place
     them on the solid areas on the rear of the grill A [side with
     spacers see illustration].

2. Prepare the studio monitor:

   • Identify the screw holes that are used to mount the drivers,
     waveguides, etc.

   • Remove the identified screws with the L-key hand tool F [turn
     anti-clockwise to loosen].

3. Position the grill A so that the spacers line up with the empty screw holes and hold it in place with one hand. Make sure the grill is in the correct orientation. [The rectangular solid area meant for the logo placement needs to be at the bottom.]

4. Insert the screws and tighten them with the L-key hand tool F [turn clockwise to tighten].

5. Attach the ADAM Audio logo stickers B to the top of the grill if desired.

6. Store the removed screws with the original packaging of your S Series studio monitor.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following safety instructions before installing the protective grill. Keep these instructions for further reference. Please heed the warnings and follow the instructions. Please read the installation and safety instructions thoroughly.

• Installation and assembly must be carried out according to this manual.

• When transferring ownership or use of this product, this manual must be included.

• Only use accessories and spare parts by ADAM Audio.

• Observe all relevant regional, national and international regulations and guidelines when installing.

• Remove all signal, USB and power cables before assembling the grill

• Do not be tempted to remove any screws other than those indicated in this manual. Only authorized service personnel are permitted to carry out any work on other parts of the speaker. Tampering with any part of the speaker in ways not specifically described in these instructions or attempting to carry out any unauthorized modifications to the speaker will void the warranty.

• Be careful not to damage the drivers with the Torx key and grill

• Be very careful not to allow the hand tool, screws or the grill damage the tweeter as it emits a strong magnetic field and is highly sensitive to touch

• Be careful not to let go of any screws or the hand tool. The drivers emit a strong magnetic field!

• Always place the speaker upright on a solid surface when performing the assembly.

• Do not lie the speaker on its rear panel unless you have taken precautions to protect the rotary knob on the back of the speaker. Tip: Use the foam inlays of the original
  S Series speaker packaging for support. The gaps in the inlay will help you to protect the rotary knob on the back of the speaker.

• Tighten the screws firmly but be careful not to overwind the screws.

A schematic illustration of all available S Series accessories, including mounting solutions, is available on page 10 of this user manual and in the download area at
www.adam-audio.com.

DELIVERY CONTENTS/PARTS LIST

Parts List

• A: 1 x protective grill
• B: 2 x adhesive ADAM Audio logo stickers
• C: 8 x adhesive damping pads
• D: 8 x screws
• E: 8 x black plastic washers
• F: 1 x L-key hand tool

Note: The included Torx key is the only tool you will need to assemble the grill on your  S Series studio monitor. You can use a manual wrench but please do not use an
electric drill.

A: 1 x protective grill

B: 2 x adhesive ADAM Audio logo stickers

C: 8 x adhesive damping pads

D: 8 x screws

E: 8 x black plastic washers

F: 1 x L-key hand tool

INSTALLING

Tips

• Store the removed screws with the original packaging of your S Series studio monitor

• The large solid area marks the bottom of the grill. Please use the correct orientation when assembling the grill to avoid scratches

• There are two spare screws, washers and pads each and a spare adhesive
  ADAM Audio logo sticker if needed

• Despite being made from high quality MDF, the screw holes of the cabinet are exposed to mechanical wear. Please keep the amount of times that you install and remove the grill to a minimum.

Prepare the protective grill

• Unpack all included contents
• Place the front of the grill on a solid surface without spacers. Use a cloth or other piece of material to protect the grill against scratches
• Remove yellow covers on the damping pads C and firmly place them on the solid areas on the rear of the grill A [side with spacers → see illustration]

Prepare the studio monitor

• The assembly of the protective grill A uses existing screw holes that are also used to mount the drivers, waveguides, etc. No extra drilling required!

• Remove the identified screws with the L-key hand tool F [turn anti-clockwise to loosen]

• Position the grill A so that the spacers line up with the empty screw holes and hold in place with one hand. Please make sure the grill is in the correct orientation.
  [The rectangular solid area meant for the logo placement needs to be at the bottom.] The grill is held in position by the spacers interlocking with the holes. The grill will only fit in the correct orientation.

• Put the plastic washers E over the screws D, fasten the screws loosely [the screws are fastened by turning them clockwise].

• Tighten the screws with the L-key hand tool F. Be careful not to damage the MDF cabinet or break the screws.

• Repeat for all screws.

Optional:
Attach the logo sticker B if desired in the indicated area Peel off the cover of the sticker before attaching.

COMPENSATION OF THE GRILL’S ACOUSTIC IMPACT
This grill has been designed to protect its referring studio monitor without compromising the speaker’s sonic performance. Still, the grill does affect the frequency response in the treble range to some extent. You may find the following EQ parameters useful to compensate for the grill’s acoustic impact. Please apply all EQs given in below table for optimal compensation:

| Frequency [Hz]| Q Factor| Gain [dB]
---|---|---|---
| | |
EQ 1| 2,8 kHz| 2| -0,6 dB
EQ 2| 6,1 kHz| 2| +0,9 dB

To adjust the filter settings of your studio monitor, you can either use the local UI or the S Control remote software. A detailed description of the process can be found in the S Series user manual. Please use two vacant/unused EQ slots for the settings above to keep your previous settings.

REMOVING THE GRILL

1. The procedure described above should be carried out reversed.
2. Use only the original screws for drivers, waveguides, etc.

TECHNICAL DATA

Grill for S3V

Weight:| 0,83 kg net
1,40 kg gross
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Dimensions [H x W x D]:| 53 x 32,5 x 4,5 cm
Warranty:| Our current warranty conditions may be found at www.adam- audio.com

S SERIES ACCESSORIES

| Article Description| Order No.
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1| MOUNTING BRACKET FOR S2V| 31102100
2| MOUNTING BRACKET FOR S3H| 31102200
3| MOUNTING BRACKET FOR S3V| 31102300
4| ADAPTER PLATE FOR

MOUNTING BRACKET

| 31102400
5| CEILING MOUNT| 31102500
6| WALL MOUNTING| 31102600
7| TELESCOPIC CEILING MOUNT| 31102700

| Article Description| Order No.
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A| PROTECTIVE GRILL FOR S2V| 31105900
B| PROTECTIVE GRILL FOR S3H| 31106100
C| PROTECTIVE GRILL FOR S3V| 31106000

Documents / Resources

| ADAM AUDIO S3V Protective Grill [pdf] User Manual
S3V Protective Grill, S3V, Protective Grill, Grill
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References

• audio.com - a better way to upload and share audio online
• ADAM Audio - High Precision Studio Monitors from Berlin, Germany
• ADAM Audio - Bedienungsanleitung für die S-Serie als Download

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