Montarbo M6M Bluetooth Multimedia Monitors User Manual

Montarbo M6M Bluetooth Multimedia Monitors

Thank you for purchasing a Montarbo product, an Italian company founded in 1962, always at the service of music and professional audio. Montarbo products, original and cutting-edge, are designed with the utmost attention to detail and durability over time. Reliability is in line with the high quality standards and sensitivity to environmental impact that distinguish the company.The Montarbo M series is the evolution of near-field monitor for contemporary creative professionals. In particular, M6S and M8S models, thanks to their careful acoustic design, have been created for professional reference and home studio listening, while the M6M and M8M models are conceived for multimedia reproduction, with a remarkable versatility of inputs.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1 x active loudspeaker (1)
• 1 x passive loudspeaker (2)
• 1 x User Manual – Section 1
• 1 x User Manual – Section 2
• 1 x Power supply cable specific for your usage area
• 1 x Connection cable between active and passive speaker

MECHANICAL/ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT

The M6M and M8M multimedia desktop monitors combine sound power (111 dB and 113 dB of max SPL, respectively), extended frequency response and input versatility (RCA, TRS balanced, AUX IN 3.5 mm, Bluetooth®). The EQ controls on the back allow you to fine-tune your listening also according to the acoustic features of the room. The A/B class amplifier manages a 6.5” (M6M) or 8” (M8M) woofer and a 1” tweeter.

CONTROL PANEL

1. AUDIO INPUTS

2. Female connectors for audio input at line level type:

3. BALANCED right-left (TRS L/R).

4. Tip = + “warm” positive

5. Ring = – “cold” negative

6. Sleeve = screen or mass

7. UNBALANCED right-left (RCA L/R).

8. The relevant electrical connections are:

9. Tip = + “warm” positive

10. Sleeve = screen or mass

11. EQ CONTROLS

12. HIGH: Low-frequency equalization adjustment (-6 dB / + 6 dB range)

13. LOW: High-frequency equalization adjustment (-6 dB / + 6 dB range)

14. POWERED OUTPUT
    Terminal board connectors for connection of active and passive speakers through the supplied two-wire cable. Pay attention to always respect the colours on the terminal board (red wire-red terminal, black wire-black terminal).

15. BACKLIT LOGO
    Button that activates/deactivates the active front speaker logo light (1).

16. MAIN LEVEL
    Potentiometer to adjust listening audio level.

17. HEADPHONES
    Headset output with 3.5 mm mini-jack connector

18. AUX IN
    Auxiliary audio input with 3.5 mm mini-jack connector.

19. ON/OFF
    Switch for switching the monitor pair on/off.

20. BLUETOOTH®

21. Indicator lamp: Provides visual (flashing or steady) indication about the operating status of Bluetooth® connection, see also chapter 6.

22. Button that activates the Bluetooth® connection (see also chapter 5).

23. LOUDSPEAKER TERMINAL BOARD 2
    Connect the passive loudspeaker through + (red) and – (black) terminals in the terminal board. NOTE: Use only the supplied two-wire cable. The use of self- made cables with different lengths and cross-sections could impair the system efficiency.

POWER SUPPLY

1. MAINS INPUT
   IEC input socket with integrated mains filter. Each package includes the necessary
   power supply cable, specific for your area. With the loudspeaker off, plug the power
   supply cable into this socket. Never disconnect the earth plug.

2. FUSE HOUSING
   WARNING: If necessary or upon fuse replacement, make sure that the fuse holder is placed in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover and according to the electrical voltage in your area. It is recommended to check this detail before connecting the unit to the electrical socket.
   WARNING: Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and with the same values. If the fuse continues to fail, contact an authorised

BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION

• Make sure that the device to be paired to the loudspeaker is switched on and ready for connection via Bluetooth®. With the speaker switched on, press and hold button 9 for a few seconds to activate Bluetooth® synchronisation. The relevant blue LED will flash.

• Check on your mobile device that the name of the loudspeaker (e.g. M6M) appears among the available devices.

• Select the loudspeaker model to pair your device. The LED is steady on and signals correct synchronisation.
  ( NOTE Upon start-up after the first synchronisation, it is only necessary that the speaker and the device have the Bluetooth® enabled, and pairing will be performed automatically)

• For proper listening level, adjust the MAIN LEVEL.

QUICK SETUP

• Place the speakers in correct right/left position. With the device off, set the main level volume to minus infinity
• Connect the passive speaker to the active speaker on the back using the supplied cable (red terminal to red, black to black).
• Perform the necessary connections of the audio sources (RCA, TRS balanced, 3.5 mm AUX IN, Bluetooth®)
• Connect the power supply unit and switch the devices on
• If a Bluetooth® source is used, enable synchronisation as described in section (6)
• Adjust the audio level and any equalization on the back depending on the optimisation required for listening.

INSTALLATION TIPS

For optimal positioning, set the speakers in vertical position at ear height (preferably use the midpoint between woofer and tweeter as a reference). slightly tilted towards the listener It is advisable to mechanically decouple the monitors from the desk with proper insulating foam supports (not included) to avoid undesired resonances. Avoid frontal obstacles that may cover the reflex openings or the transducers

TROUBLESHOOTING

The loudspeaker will not turn on

• Check that power supply is present upstream of the installation.
• Ensure that the power supply cable is properly plugged in.

The loudspeaker turns on but produces no sound

• Check connections to audio and Bluetooth® channel inputs.
• Check the cables for interruptions. Use only quality cables and connectors in good condition.
• Check that the audio sources are switched on and indicate output signal.
• Check that the MAIN LEVEL potentiometer is set to a suitable level.

The loudspeaker does not allow stereophonic listening
Check connection between active and passive speakers.

Resonances are heard, in particular on low frequencies
Follow the installation tips, and use the EQ controls on the rear to correct any unwanted reflections caused by the monitor position in the listening room.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

custom, cono rinforzato in fibra di vetro
X-OVER| 1650 Hz| 1450 Hz
Classe di amplificazione| A/B| A/B
Potenza di picco (1+2)| 30 W + 30 W| 50 W + 50 W
Tensione operativa| 110-120V~ 50-60Hz

220-240V~ 50-60Hz

| 110-120V~ 50-60Hz

220-240V~ 50-60Hz

Processamento del segnale| Analogico, crossover elettronico attivo e circuito di protezione attiva

dei trasduttori.

| Analogico, crossover elettronico attivo e circuito di protezione attiva

dei trasduttori.

Bluetooth ®| V5.0| V5.0
Connettori I/O| 2 x TRS BILANCIATI

2 x RCA SBILANCIATI AUX IN: 3.5 mm USCITA CUFFIE: 3.5 mm

| 2 x TRS BILANCIATI

2 x RCA SBILANCIATI AUX IN: 3.5 mm USCITA CUFFIE: 3.5 mm

Controlli| Livello MAIN

EQ: Low / High

Pulsante Bluetooth®

| Livello MAIN

EQ: Low / High

Pulsante Bluetooth®

Fusibile| 110-120V~: T1.6A L 250V~

220-240V~: T3.15A L 250V~

| 110-120V~: T4A L 250V~

220-240V~: T2A L 250V~

Assorbimento a 1/8 della potenza

(condizioni medie di utilizzo)

| 0.63 A (110-120V~)

0.33 A (220-240V~)

| 1.1 A (110-120V~)

0.57 A (220-240V~)

Assorbimento a 1/3 della potenza (condizioni massime di utilizzo)| 0.93 A (110-120V~)

0.5 A (220-240V~)

| 1.6 A (110-120V~)

0.85 A (220-240V~)

Consumo in stand-by| 12 W| 14 W
Materiale cabinet| MDF, frontale in ABS| MDF, frontale in ABS
Dimensioni (L x H x P)| 250 x 430 x 237 mm

(9.8” x 16.9” x 9.3”)

| 310 x 524.5 x 280 mm

(12.2” x 20.6” x 11”)

Peso speaker 1+2| 8.5 kg (18.74 lbs) + 6.2 kg (13.668 lbs)| 11.3 kg (24.92 lbs) + 8.5 kg (18.74 lbs)

References

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