M-AUDIO BX8a - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation
For optimal performance of the BX8a Deluxe, please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior
to installation.
Precautions
Handling: Please do not touch the speaker cones. The BX8a set is packaged in the box tightly, so
your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box. To avoid possible damage to the
speaker units, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box. The speaker cones
should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after they are out of the box.
Correct Power Operation: Since the BX8a Deluxe contains its own amplifier, it must be connected
to a power outlet using the detachable AC cable provided. Before connecting power, please make
sure that the Voltage-Select Switch located on the speaker’s rear panel is set to the appropriate
position, as described in the rear-panel features list appearing earlier in this manual.
WARNING! - Use of improper Voltage-Select Switch combinations may result in hazardous
conditions and/or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty.
Connections: You can connect either an XLR balanced cable or TRS balanced/unbalanced cable
from the input of each BX8a to your corresponding preamp, computer or game console outputs. We
recommend that you use high-quality balanced or unbalanced cables for input connections. Also,
ALWAYS turn off the power of the BX8a and turn the volume of the BX8a down to a minimum before
making the necessary connections.
XLR Balanced Connection
Assure that the power switch of the BX8a is turned off and that the volume control of the BX8a is
turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of
the BX8a Deluxe (refer to the following diagram for balanced connection).
TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection
Assure that the power switch of the BX8a is turned to off and that the volume control of the BX8a is
turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the
TRS input of the BX8a Deluxe (refer to the following diagram for TRS connection).