Summary of S-5
Page 2: Safety Instructions
2 safety instructions 1. Read instructions — all the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain instructions — the safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed warnings — all warnings on this product and in these oper...
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Part no. 0007406 rev. A1 02/04 ©2004 mackie designs inc. All rights reserved. 3 what me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the safety instructions on page 2 and getting started on page 4. Your new tapco ® s•5 monitors are designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We kno...
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4 getting started the following steps will help you set up your monitor speakers quickly. Follow these steps for all the s•5 studio monitors in your system. Initial settings: 1. Turn the input level control on the rear panel all the way down. 2. Set the high freq and low freq switches to “0 (normal)...
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Off settings input level low freq filter high freq filter 0 (normal) – 2db + 2db 0 (normal) +2db +4db ac select s•5 active studio monitor max xlr rca inputs (balanced) (balanced) (unbalanced) trs warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture....
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6 here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the s•5 studio monitors: • flat frequency response (±3 db, 64 hz to 20 khz) • 1” silk dome tweeter, fully magnetically shielded • 5.25” polypropylene cone woofer, fully magnetically shielded • small footprint, perfect for desktop applications • p...
Page 7: Stereo Speaker Hookup
7 hookup diagrams stereo speaker hookup daisy-chaining two speakers per side note: use stereo 1/4” trs plugs for the “thru” connections. If you use mono 1/4” ts plugs, you will unbalance the xlr connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 db. Off xlr phono inputs settings input level low freq...
Page 8: Rear Panel Description
Off settings input level low freq filter high freq filter 0 (normal) – 2db + 2db 0 (normal) +2db +4db ac select s•5 active studio monitor max xlr rca inputs (balanced) (balanced) (unbalanced) trs warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture....
Page 9: Front Panel Description
9 get that sound level meter out. Decide what level you’re going to mix at and use the meter to help keep you mixing at that level. Your ears will thank you, and your mixes will be better for it. 4. Low freq switch the low freq switch tailors the overall low-frequency response by +2 db or +4 db at 6...
Page 10: Protection Circuits
10 protection circuits there are several protection mechanisms designed into the s•5 to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifi ers from inadvertent damage. Caution: the protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore t...
Page 11: Troubleshooting
11 appendix a: service information no sound • is the power led on the front panel illuminated? • is the input level control turned up? • is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the studio monitor) is high enough to p...
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12 repair service for tapco products is available at our factory, located in sunny woodinville, washington. Service for tapco products living outside the united states can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your monitor needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the prece...
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13 appendix b: connections xlr connectors xlr connectors are used to make balanced connections to the s•5. They are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the aes (audio engineering society). Xlr balanced wiring pin 1 = shield pin 2 = hot (+) pin 3 = cold (–) 1/4" trs phone plugs and ...
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14 appendix c: s•5 specifi cations equalization low frequency eq: +2 db/+4 db @ 65 hz, peaking high frequency eq: ±2 db @ 5 khz, shelving ac power requirements us: 120 vac, 60 hz europe: 240 vac, 50 hz korea (ac power select at 240 v): 220 vac, 60 hz japan (ac power select at 120 v): 100 vac, 50/60 ...
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15 tapco limited warranty a. Loud technologies inc. Warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this tapco product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to function properly durin...
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