Ayra Pro 6 - Monitor RCF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ayra Pro 6 RCF

1. Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings and follow all Instructions.
2. Do not use this apparatus near water.
3. Clean only with dry cloth.
4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install this equipment in a confined or "boxed-in" space such as a bookcase or similar unit, and maintain good ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place exposed flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11. Power Sources: This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.
12. Water and Moisture: This product should be kept away from direct contact with liquids. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
13. Protective earthing terminal: The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
    Denmark (Danmark): Apparats stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.
    Finland (Suomi): Laite on liettäva suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
14. Norway (Norge): Apparatet mä tilkopies jordet stikkontakt.
    Sweden (Sverige): Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

15. When moving or not using the appliance, secure the power cord (e.g., wrap it with a cable tie). Be careful not to damage the power cord. Before using it again, make sure the power cord has not been damaged. If the power cord has been damaged at all, bring the unit and cord to a qualified service technician for repair or replacement as specified by the manufacturer.

16. Disconnect power cord before servicing.

17. Replace critical components. only with factory parts or recommended equivalents.
18. For AC line powered units: Before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohmmeter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metal parts. The resistance should be more than 2,000,000 ohms.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

SAFETYNOTICES

CAUTION Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

INSTRUCTIONS: The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp environments.

CAUTION (for U.S.A. & CANADIAN models only): TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

IMPORTANT NOTES

To prevent the occurrence of noise on line signal cables, use screened cables only and avoid putting them close to:

Equipment that produces high-intensity electromagnetic fields
- Power cables
- Loudspeaker lines.

The equipments considered in this manual can be used in electromagnetic environment E1 to E3 as specified on EN 55103-1/2: 2009.

IMPORTANT NOTES

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Place this product far from any heat sources and always ensure an adequate air circulation around it.
• Do not overload this product for a long time.
• Never force the control elements (keys, knobs, etc.).
• Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the external parts of this product.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference. The manual is to be considered an integral part of this product and must accompany it when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation and use as well as for the safety precautions. RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of this product.

WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain or humidity.

IMPORTANT NOTES

WARNING

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by RCF may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

PRODUCT INFORMATIONS

AYRA PRO is a range of two-way reference studio monitors that is designed for nearfield professional applications but is equally suited to your home recording studio. AYRA PRO series is composed of three models: AYRA PRO5, AYRA PRO6 and AYRA PRO8 featuring a high quality 1" soft dome tweeter and 5", 6.5" and 8" composite woofer.

The AYRA PRO series highlights a dedicated internal DSP that optimizes frequency response and dynamics. Featuring the exclusive RCF FIRPHASE processing, the AYRA PRO is the first Studio Monitor in its class to boast an astonishing 0^ phase response. In simple terms, FIRPHASE aligns all frequencies in the entire audio spectrum to be emitted at exactly the same time. This makes the sound output more pronounced and transients more vivid and detailed, while at the same time improving the dynamics and the natural timbre of the sounds.

The AYRA PRO Series is optimized to deliver the best sound for a variety of applications. Whether you are working with a nearfield mix in your studio or broadcast facility—or simply need some great speakers for your home entertainment system — you will need a clear and loud non-tiring sound. Thanks to the frontal bass reflex port, the AYRA PRO directs a larger portion of the energy forward, away from rear walls.

ACCURATE MONITORING

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

PRECISION TRANSDUCERS

REAR PANEL

1 JACK TRS, XLR INPUT (BAL/UNBAL). The system accepts JACK TRS or XLR input connectors. These balanced inputs can be used to connect balanced or unbalanced audio sources at line level.
2 RCA INPUT (UNBAL). The system accepts RCA input connectors. These unbalanced input can be used to connect unbalanced audio sources at line level.
3 INPUT VOLUME. Adjust the input level.
4 HIGH FREQUENCY TRIM. This switch adjusts the HIGH frequency amplifier gain with -1dB, 0dB, +1dB controls. Use this controls to match perfectly the AYRA PRO curve response to each specific room acoustic.
5 LOW FREQUENCY TRIM. This switch adjusts the LOW frequency amplifier gain with -2dB, 0dB, +2dB controls.. Use this control to match perfectly the AYRA PRO curve response to each specific room acoustic.
6 VDE AC IN SOCKET. AC VDE Socket to connect the speaker to AC power supply.
7 POWER MAIN SWITCH. The power switch turns the AC power ON and OFF.

The XLR connectors use the following AES standard:

$$ \mathrm {P I N} 1 = \text {G R O U N D (S H I E L D)} $$

$$ \mathrm {P I N} 2 = \mathrm {H O T} (+) $$

$$ P I N 3 = C O L D (-) $$

1/4" TRS JACK CONNECTOR

BALANCED CONNECTION

UNBALANCED CONNECTION

AYRA PRO Monitors provide a universal 90-240V internal power supply.

On the rear panel there are also the input and output level controls.

Insert the power connector and the signal connector, but before turning on the speaker, make sure to select the power supply voltage corresponding to that of the country where the device is used, and that the volume control is at minimum on both the speaker and the sound source connected to the speakers; it is also important that the sound source is already on when the speaker connected to it is turned on.

These two precautions will prevent you from: first turning on the speakers in the presence of strong input signals (avoiding causing damage to the speaker itself but above all to people in front of it), also avoiding the annoying "bump" caused by the switching on of the audio equipment upstream of the speakers. In fact it is a good rule that the amplified speakers and amplifiers in general are always the last equipment to be turned on and the first to be switched off at the end of their use.

At this point you can turn on the speaker and raise the level control up to the marker line on the scale between "0" and "MAX", and then correct the level as needed.

CONNECTIONS

CAUTION Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

$$ \mathrm {P I N} 1 = \text {T E R R A (G R O U N D ; S H I E L D)} $$

$$ \mathrm {P I N} 2 = \mathrm {L A T O C A L D O} (\mathrm {H O T}; +) $$

$$ \mathrm {P I N} 3 = \mathrm {L A T O F R E D D O} (\mathrm {C O L D}; -) $$

1/4" TRS JACK CONNECTOR

BALANCED CONNECTION

UNBALANCED CONNECTION

	AYRA PRO 5 AYRA PRO	6 AYRA PRO 8
ACOUSTICAL
Frequency response	50 - 20 kHz	45 - 20 kHz	45 - 20 kHz
Max SPL	107 dB	109 dB	111 dB
Horizontal Coverage	110°	110°	110°
Vertical Coverage	70°	70°	70°
Tweeter	1.0" neo, 2.5 mm v.c.	1.0" neo, 2.5 mm v.c.	1.0" neo, 2.5 mm v.c.
Woofer	5"	6.5"	8"
INPUT
Input signal (Impedance)	5 KΩ	5 KΩ	5 KΩ
Input connectors	Xlr, Jack, RCA	Xlr, Jack, RCA	Xlr, Jack, RCA
Output connectors	-	-	-
Input sensitivity	+4/-2 dBu	+4/-2 dBu	+4/-2 dBu
AMPLIFIER
Total power	100 Watt	120 Watt	140 Watt
High frequencies	25 Watt	40 Watt	40 Watt
Low frequencies	75 Watt	80 Watt	100 Watt
Connection	VDE	VDE	VDE
PROCESSOR
Crossover frequency	2000 Hz	2000 Hz	2000 Hz
Sensitivity control	~∞, -6 dB, 0 dB	~∞, -6 dB, 0 dB	~∞, -6 dB, 0 dB
Limiter	Soft Limiter	Soft Limiter	Soft Limiter
Frequency Control	HF Adjust -1dB,0,+1dB	HF Adjust -1dB,0,+1dB	HF Adjust -1dB,0,+1dB
	LF Adjust -2dB,0,+2dB	LF Adjust -2dB,0,+2dB	LF Adjust -2dB,0,+2dB
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (w, h, d)	185 x 300 x 243 mm	210 x 340 x 290 mm	253 x 410 x 320 mm
Net Weight	4,3 Kg	5,5 Kg	8,6 Kg
Colour	Black	Black	Black

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