PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Bluetooth Media Reference Monitors User Guide

Eris®3.5BT / 4.5BT / 5BT
Bluetooth® Media Reference
Monitors

Eris 3.5BT Bluetooth Media Reference Monitors

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® Eris® Bluetooth® media reference monitors. Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT professional near-field monitors give your home or office the sound of a studio listening environment and provide flexible connection options, professional controls, and the convenience of wirelessly streaming audio from any Bluetooth device.
This Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT and 5BT features, Register your Eris monitor to get your manual. Visit my.presonus.com and create or log into your MyPreSonus user account to manage all your PreSonus hardware and software registrations, connect with Tech Support, and more. You can also register using the MyPreSonus app on your mobile device.

What’s in the Box

Hookup
Each pair of Eris media reference monitors consists of an active (“Left”) and passive (“Right”) cabinet, and nearly every connection is located on the active one.
This speaker provides audio and power for the passive one. The exceptions are the bare-wire connectors, which send audio from the active speaker to the passive speaker.

Technical Specifications

Performance
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . .3.5BT 80Hz to 20kHz
. . . . . . . . . . .4.5BT 70Hz to 20kHz
. . . . . . . . . . .5BT 53Hz – 22kHz
Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 BT is 2.2kHz
. . . . . . . . . . .4.5 BT is 2.2kHz
. . . . . . . . . . .5 BT is 2.3kHz
Amplifier Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 BT is 50W
. . . . . . . . . . .4.5 BT is 50W
. . . . . . . . . . .5 BT is 100W
Peak SPL at 1M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 BT – 100 dB
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5 BT – 100 dB
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 BT – 110 dB
LF Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5” / 4.5” / 5.25”
HF Driver ………………1” (22 mm) Silk Dome
Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . .10kΩ
Size (HxWxD)
3.5BT: ………………..8.3” (210mm) x 5.6” (141mm) x 6.4” (162mm)
4.5BT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.5” (241mm) x 6.4” (162mm) x 7” (178mm)
5BT: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.25” (260.35mm) x 7” (178mm) x 7.5” (190.5mm)
Power
100-240V ~50/60 Hz
Active Cabinet (Rear Panel)

1. High. Boosts or cuts all frequencies above 10 kHz by ±6 dB.

2. Low. Boosts or cuts all frequencies below 100 Hz by ±6 dB.
   Power User Tip: The Acoustic Tuning Controls work much like the treble or bass controls on a car stereo.

3. TRS. Balanced ¼” TRS line-level inputs.

4. IEC Power Connection. This connection accepts a standard non-polarized IEC320 C7 power cord.

5. RCA. Unbalanced RCA line-level inputs.
   Note: While the TRS and RCA inputs offer a choice of connection type, they don’t allow simultaneous connection of multiple sources.

6. Bluetooth Button. Pressing this button starts the pairing process.

7. Bare-wire connectors (Output to Right Speaker). These send audio to the passive Eris® speaker.
   Note: Always connect the positive and negative connections on your active Eris cabinet to the corresponding connections on the passive cabinet. (i.e., connect positiveto-positive and negative-to-negative).

8. Standby used to engage/disengage a power save mode that adheres to the EU Energy Efficient Products Directive to conserve energy when not in use.
   Active Cabinet (Front Panel)

9. Volume. Sets the volume level of the input signal before it is amplified, as well as the front-panel headphone amp.

10. Aux Input. This stereo 1/8” jack accepts audio signals from sources such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

11. Headphone Output. This ⅛” stereo connection sends audio to your headphones.
    When headphones are connected, the speakers will not output audio.

12. Power LED. When the speaker is switched on, the LED will light up blue to indicate that there is power, white while in standby mode.

13. Power Switch. This switches your Eris monitors on and off.
    Passive Cabinet (Rear Panel)

14. Bare-wire connectors (Input).
    These connections receive audio from the active Eris speaker.
    Note: Always connect the positive and negative connections on your active Eris cabinet to the corresponding connections on the passive cabinet. (i.e., connect positiveto-positive and negative-to-negative).

Troubleshooting

No Power
Make sure your active Eris is plugged in. If it’s connected to a power strip, make sure that’s switched on and functioning properly.
No Audio
Make sure the cable connecting your audio source to the monitor is working correctly. If you’re trying to stream audio from a Bluetooth device (smartphone, tablet, etc.), make sure it’s paired to the monitors. Also, verify that the device’s volume control has been turned up.
If the passive speaker is silent, check the bare-wire connections, making sure the bare wire is fully inserted into each connector.
Hum
This is caused by a ground loop. Make sure all audio equipment is connected to a properly grounded power source.
Thin Sound
Check the bare-wire connections, and make sure the positive and negative connections on your active Eris cabinet are connected to the corresponding connectors on the passive cabinet. (i.e., positive-to-positive and negative- tonegative).
PreSonus Health, Safety, and Compliance Guide
PreSonus Safety Warnings and Instructions
Electrical information and warning symbols for PreSonus products are located on the rear electrical panel of the unit
adjacent to the electrical plug or on the bottom of the unit along with other product compliance information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of noninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. Do not expose this device to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the device.
CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Qualified service personnel must perform repairs.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other device (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, onsult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by PreSonus.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this device. Use caution when moving a cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
14. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as if a power-supply cord or plug is damaged; or liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the device; or if the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If your PreSonus product requires a repair, contact support@ presonus.com to arrange for a return authorization number. Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor. Your distributor’s contact information is available at www.presonus.com.
15. Protective grounding(earthing) terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective grounding(earthing) connection.
16. Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. The use of apparatus is in moderate climates.
18. Please allow 5cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation; the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Rackmounting

• se an equipment rack that is 19-inches wide (482.6 mm) and rated for the total weight of your equipment.
• Use a minimum of (4) 10/32 threaded screws per rack mounted device.

WARNING:
Cancer and reproductive harm – www.p65warnings.ca.gov
PreSonus Compliance Information
European Union (EU)
The CE mark on this product indicates that the device is compliant with the EU Council Directives
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS Recast
EC 1907/2006 REACh
For a copy of a specific product DoC, contact PreSonus at support@presonus.com.
RoHS Recast Directive 2011/65/EU
REACh Directive EC1907/206
WEEE This symbol on this product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Radio and Television Interference
If these symbols are marked on the product, the device complies as follows:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
USA: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Australian Compliance: This equipment complies with Radio communication Devices Notice 2003; or Radio communication Labeling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008; or Radio communication (Compliance Labeling Electromagnetic Radiation) Labeling Notice 2003.
IC WARNING
IC RSS warning: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that, the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certifcation number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ICES003: This CAN ICES3 (B)/NMB3(B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
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References

• Studio One+
• p65warnings.ca.gov
• PreSonus | Wherever sound takes you.
• p65warnings.ca.gov
• PreSonus | Wherever sound takes you.

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