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Contents 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Re-cycling 3 RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Introduction 5 Setting up and Positioning 6 Optimum Positioning 7 Fitting the Apex 10 to a W all or Ceiling 8 Apex 10 Fixing Configurations 9 Adjusting the Apex 10 Bracket Assembly 13 Fitting the Apex 40 to a W all or Ceiling 14 Apex 40 Fixing Con?[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Apex Series. A gentle wipe with a dry , clean cloth is all that [...]
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIXING YOUR APEX LOUDSPEAKERS TO A W ALL WARNING: For safety reasons do not attempt to fix these speakers to your wall if you ar e unsur e of your ability to provide a secur e and safe fixing. Y ou will need to determine where to fit the bracket and the structure of the wall. If unsure, please obtain the services of a com[...]
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UNP ACKING Due to the shape and the polished finish of the pr oduct, care must be taken when handling your new Apex Series Loudspeaker . Care must be taken when handling the table top stand/ wall plate. This, the accessories and the grille should be removed fr om the packaging before removing and unpacking the loudspeaker . Great car e must be exe[...]
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the loudspeaker from the Apex Series. We are confident they will pr ovide years of enjoyment and pleasure as only high quality components have been used throughout. The sophisticated new Apex Series introduces revolutionary new technologies, honed to produce the highest standards of p[...]
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SETTING UP AND POSITIONING Although position and suitability will have been consider ed prior to purchasing the Apex speakers, this section will guide you through optimising their positioning and set up. An illustration is provided on page 7 to show optimum positions. For instructions on assembling the brackets and securing them to a wall or ceilin[...]
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22° 0° 30° 90° 110° 135° 150° Centre Left Right Surround Right Surround Left Rear Surround Left Rear Surround Right Apex 7 OPTIMUM POSITIONING[...]
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FITTING THE APEX 10 TO A W ALL/ CEILING T o fix the Apex 10 to a wall or ceiling, follow the step by step instructions below . The Apex 10 can be wall mounted horizontally (for use as a centre channel), the template just needs to be rotated. • We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these pr oducts so please purchase these separate[...]
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Pivot Clamp Arms Rubber Pad with Through Hole T able T op Stand/ W all Plate Cabinet Clamp Screw Short Screws APEX 10 FIXING CONFIGURA TIONS W all Mounting - Exploded W all Mounting - Fixed Apex 9[...]
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Ceiling Mounting - Fixed T able T op Stand/ W all Plate Long Screws Rubber Pad with Through Hole Bracket Extension Pole Pivot Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Ceiling Mounting - Exploded monitoraudio.co.uk 10[...]
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T able T op Stand/ W all Plate Long Screws Rubber Pad with Through Hole Solid Rubber Pad Bracket Extension Pole Pivot Clamp Arms Clamp Screw Cabinet T able Mounting - Exploded T able Mounting - Assembled Apex 11[...]
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Apex 10 Horizontally on a T able/ Shelf - Exploded If using the Apex 10 horizontally on a table or shelf, attached the self adhesive feet as shown above to prevent movement. The badge can also be r otated. Adhesive Feet Fixed (Cabinet needs to be rotated for use) Self Adhesive Feet monitoraudio.co.uk 12[...]
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ADJUSTING THE APEX 10 BRACKET ASSEMBL Y The clamping mechanism can be adjusted horizontally and vertically . This is achieved by taking the weight of the cabinet and loosening the clamp screw (Hex Key included). The cabinet can now be adjusted at both pivot points 1 and 2 (as shown in the illustration below). When satisfied with the positioning, t[...]
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FITTING THE APEX 40 TO A W ALL T o fix the Apex 40 to a wall (horizontally or vertically), follow the step by step instructions below: • We do not supply fixing screws or wall plugs with these pr oducts so please purchase these separately choosing appropriate length screws (40mm (1 3/4”) minimum) and the correct plugs for the wall/ ceiling[...]
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APEX 40 FIXING CONFIGURA TIONS W all Mounting - Exploded Cabinet Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 5 Grub Screw Angled Fully Right/ Up Press the Cabinet Fully Back... Angled Fully Left/ Down ...For Pointing Straight ahead Bracket Apex 15[...]
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GRILLE BADGE FIXING (Apex 40 only) The Apex grille is not supplied with the badge attached. Ther e ar e two potenetial positions for the badge depending on orientation, therefore the decision is left to the end user by providing the badge loose. If the cabinet will be positioned vertically , use the badge location on the narrow edge of the grille ([...]
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Model Apex 10 Apex 40 Frequency Response 60Hz – 35kHz 50Hz – 35kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M) 87dB 90dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Power Handling Single (RMS) 100W 200W Recommended Amp Requirements 25-100 W 50-200 W Maximum SPL (dBA) 110.8 116.8 Bass Alignment Bass Reflex - Single, Front Mounted HiV e Port Bass reflex – T win, Front Mounted H[...]
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GUARANTEE AND SERVICE T o validate your warranty please visit www .monitoraudio.co.uk within 30 days of purchase. When you register here you’ll gain fr ee entry to our monthly prize draw! What’ s more you’ll be the first to hear about the great things happening at Monitor Audio, including new products and events! This equipment has been full[...]
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EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England Declare in own r esponsibility , that the Apex Series product described in this manual is in compliance with T echnical Standards/Council Dir ectives: (L VD) 73/23/EEC Low V oltage Directive EN60065: 09.93+ A11:09.97[...]
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DA T A PROTECTION We at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our customers. Any information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence and only used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of services such as warranty claims or spare parts. We may wish to contact you in the futur e to ensur [...]
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Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2, 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7XJ England T el: 01268 740580 Fax: 01268 740589 Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk monitoraudio.co.uk Designed in the United Kingdom V ersion 1 monitoraudio.co.uk[...]