HHB comm CIRCLE SERIES manual

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    STUDIO MONITORS CIRCLE SERIES Oper ating Instructions interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark T elefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www .interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile[...]

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    T able of Contents 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CIRCLE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    HHB Circle studio monitors are designed and built with HHB’ s customary attention to detail. More than 20 years’ experience and a number of unique innovations have combined to produce studio monitors capable of performing in the most demanding professional environments. The Circle 5 and Circle 3, available in both active and passive versions, t[...]

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    Should a HHB Circle monitor require service, it must be taken or sent to an HHB authorised dealer . Please retain the original packing for possible future use, and ensure the unit is suitably protected during transit. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage caused during transportation. In order to register ownership it is essentia[...]

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    As part of a complete monitoring system, HHB Circle 5 studio monitors will deliver the clean, highly accurate sound required. Their reliable sound output and wide flat frequency response makes them suitable for the highest quality audio monitoring applications. The Circle 5s feature a solid state Polyswitch ® to protect the tweeter from excessive [...]

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    Figure 1 Active Circle 5 Rear Panel Figure 2 Passive Circle 5 Rear Panel MIN MAX 0 2 10 4 6 8 – + 7[...]

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    The compact size of the HHB Circle 3 studio monitor is ideal when space is at a premium. Equally at home in project or commercial studios, the Cir cle 3 features a 4.5" paper pulp cone, optimised for use in the smaller cabinet. An anti magnet screen allows the Circle 3 to be placed next to computer or video monitors. The Circle 3 monitors can [...]

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    Figure 3 Active Circle 3 Rear Panel Figure 4 Passive Circle 3 Rear Panel – + 9[...]

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    The Circle 1 active sub-woofer is the perfect loudspeaker to complement the Circle 5 and Cir cle 3 in surround sound applications. Faithfully reproducing all the low frequency effects found in films and music, the HHB Circle 1 greatly improves the bandwidth of loudspeaker systems. With its built-in active crossover , any combination of up to five f[...]

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    11 Figure 5 Active Circle 1 Sub-W oofer Rear Panel[...]

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    Circle 5 & Circle 3 - Passive Choosing an amplifier to match your speakers and application is important. The passive HHB Circle 5 requires connection to a power amplifier with a suggested output between 50 and 200 Watts RMS, and the Cir cle 3 should be powered by an amplifier with an output of 30 to 100 Watts. Connection is made via a pair of b[...]

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    13 Figure 6 5.1 mode - method 1 (switch in 5.1 position) In the second connection, method 2, all the monitor signal outputs (normally left, centre, right, left surround and right surround) are connected to the inputs on the HHB Circle 1, and the outputs are fed to the loudspeakers. This method filters the low frequencies (below 120Hz) from the loud[...]

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    Whether you have a stereo or surround sound system, correct positioning of loudspeakers in the room is essential, as this will greatly affect the accuracy of the reproduced sound. Speakers radiate sound from all directions and therefore placing them against walls or on the floor is not advisable. HHB Circle 5 and Cir cle 3 monitors are optimised fo[...]

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    Surround Loudspeaker Placement • The loudspeaker arrangement for surround sound monitoring may comprise three front channels and two surround channels, each placed upright on stands an equal distance from the listening position. • A sub-woofer is often used to improve the system’ s low frequency response. A typical setup may consist of five H[...]

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    HHB Communications Ltd · 73-75 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6QU, UK T el: 0181 962 5000 · Fax: 0181 962 5050 · E-Mail: sales@hhb.co.uk HHB Communications USA LLC · 1410 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025-2501, USA T el: 310 319 1111 · Fax: 310 319 1311 · E-Mail: sales@hhbusa.com HHB Communications Canada Ltd · 260 King Street East, T oronto[...]