Yamaha Speaker HS 50M User Manual

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Thank you for choosing a YAMAHA powered monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.  
In order to take maximum advantage of the speaker’s features and ensure maximum performance and longevity,  
please read this manual carefully before using powered monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.  
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.  
Vielen Dank dass Sie sich für einen aktiven Monitorlautsprecher oder Subwoofer von YAMAHA entschieden haben.  
Um die Eigenschaften des Lautsprechers optimal zu nutzen und für höchste Leistung und Lebensdauer lesen Sie diese Anleitung  
bitte genau durch, bevor Sie den aktiven Monitorlautsprecher oder Subwoofer verwenden.  
Bitte bewahren Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf.  
Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi un haut-parleur de contrôle ou un caisson de basses amplifié YAMAHA.  
Pour obtenir les performances optimales de vos haut-parleurs et garantir une longévité maximale, lisez attentivement ce mode  
d’emploi avant d’utiliser le haut-parleur de contrôle ou le caisson de basses amplifié.  
Conservez-le en lieu sûr pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.  
Gracias por elegir los monitores o el subwoofer autoamplificados de Yamaha.  
A fin de aprovechar al máximo las características de los altavoces y obtener un rendimiento y durabilidad óptimos,  
lea atentamente este manual antes de utilizar el sistema.  
Guarde este manual en un lugar seguro para futuras consultas.  
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Contents  
Inhalt  
14maßnahmen  
Table des matières  
Precautions  
Specifications  
Dimensions  
Performance  
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Vorsichts  
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67diagramm  
Précautions  
Spécifications  
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Setting Up for  
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Aufstellung für  
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Configuration  
Dimensions  
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Monitor Sound  
Klang  
Graphique des  
trôle supérieur  
67performances  
Rear Panel  
Block Diagram  
Rückseite  
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Panneau arrière  
HS50M/  
HS80M  
Blockschaltbild  
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HS50M/  
HS80M  
Schéma  
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HS80M  
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HS10W  
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HS10W  
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HS10W  
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Contenido  
目 次  
Precauciones  
Especificaciones  
Dimensiones  
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Configuración  
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安全上のご注意  
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sonido excelente  
67rendimiento  
優れたモニター  
環境の構築  
仕様  
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Panel posterior  
Diagrama de  
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リアパネル  
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HS80M  
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PRECAUTIONS  
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING  
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
WARNING  
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-  
circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:  
Power supply/Power cord  
Water warning  
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on  
the name plate of the device.  
• Use only the included power cord.  
• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place  
containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.  
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.  
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not  
excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a  
position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.  
• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection.  
Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.  
If you notice any abnormality  
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound  
during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by  
it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and  
have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.  
• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch,  
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified  
Yamaha service personnel.  
Do not open  
• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any  
way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,  
discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.  
CAUTION  
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other  
property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:  
Power supply/Power cord  
Connections  
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended  
periods of time, or during electrical storms.  
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before  
turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.  
• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and  
not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.  
Handling caution  
• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device LAST, to  
avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the device should be turned off FIRST  
for the same reason.  
Location  
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.  
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.  
If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect  
the plug from the outlet.  
• Do not use the device in a confined, poorly-ventilated location. Make sure that there is  
adequate space between the device and surrounding walls or other devices: at least 20cm at  
the sides, 20cm behind and 20cm above. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating,  
possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.  
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in  
direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel  
disfiguration or damage to the internal components.  
• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (ports, etc.).  
• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or  
openings on the device (ports, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and  
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified  
Yamaha service personnel.  
• Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level,  
since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing  
in the ears, consult a physician.  
• Do not operate the device if the sound is distorting. Prolonged use in this condition could  
cause overheating and result in fire.  
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive  
force on the buttons, switches or connectors.  
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.  
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).  
Even though this speaker system (HS50M, HS80M only) is magnetically shielded, you may need to move the speaker further away from the video monitor, if a nearby video monitor exhibits any  
distortion or unnatural color shift.  
Interference From Cell Phones  
Using a cell phone near the speaker system can induce noise. If this occurs, move the cell phone further away from the speaker system.  
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device.  
Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.  
The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing  
defective components.  
• Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation.  
• Company names and product names used in this Owner’s Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
• Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications,  
equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.  
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Setting Up for Superior  
Monitor Sound  
Unlike most other audio and production gear, the way speakers are set up in a  
room has a dramatic effect on the final sound. This short tutorial provides a basic  
guide to help you maximize the performance of your Yamaha HS-series monitor  
speakers.  
Listening vs. Monitoring  
Getting Connected  
You’d think that the requirements for “listening” and  
“monitoring” would be the same, but that is not always  
the case. A great listening system can be a great  
Powered monitors offer many sonic and practical  
advantages over passive types, but since they’re driven by  
line-level signals you need to exercise the same care in  
choosing cables and connectors as for the other line-level  
connections in your studio. Always use high quality cables  
and connectors, and keep cable runs as short as possible.  
Unbalanced lines are fine for relatively short cables runs  
unless you happen to be in a location that is plagued by  
high levels of electrical and radio-frequency noise. Of  
course if you’re using equipment that only has unbalanced  
outputs you have no choice, and will need to set up your  
system so that everything can be connected with the  
shortest possible unbalanced cables. If your mixer and  
monitors are located on the same desktop or tabletop, for  
example, there should be no problem. But if you need to  
run line-level cables longer than about three meters  
(longer than about 10 feet), you might be better off using  
balanced connections for maximum noise resistance.  
The HS-series studio monitors provide two types of  
connectors for input, so you can choose the type that best  
matches your system requirements.  
monitoring system, and vice-versa, but in most cases you’ll  
miss details that are essential to producing the best  
possible mix on a system that’s set up purely for musical  
enjoyment. The difference is somewhat similar to the  
difference between a retouched glamour portrait and the  
original in which every blemish is clearly visible. The model  
looks a lot better in the retouched photo, but the reality is  
in the original un-enhanced version. As mixing engineer,  
or producer, or sonic artist, you’ll want to hear the details  
so that you can create a perfectly balanced mix that will  
sound good on the widest possible range of audio systems  
— and that can mean anything from high-ticket boutique  
audio components in a properly-designed listening room  
right down to the boom box on top of the fridge in the  
kitchen. You don’t want problems hidden by poor monitor  
performance to sabotage your sound on other systems.  
The legendary Yamaha NS10M became a standard  
monitor in the music and sound industry (and is still in use  
in many studios throughout the world) for precisely that  
reason: it offered flat response and excellent resolution that  
allowed engineers and producers to hear subtle details that  
make the difference between good and great sound. The  
HS-series monitors carry on the tradition with accuracy and  
detail that can help you make great mixes, while letting  
you monitor for long stretches with minimum fatigue.  
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XLR-type Connector (Balanced)  
This is the type of connector most commonly used in  
professional equipment and installations. 3-pin XLR-type  
connectors like the ones provided on the HS-series  
monitors are primarily intended for use with balanced  
signals, and their solid design and construction ensures  
maximum electrical and mechanical reliability.  
Pin 2: Signal + or “Hot”  
Pin 3: Signal - or “Cold”  
Pin 1: Ground  
Pin 1: Ground  
Pin 3: Signal - or “Cold”  
Pin 2: Signal + or “Hot”  
Phone Jack (TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced)  
The HS-series studio monitors also feature 1/4-inch  
phone jack connectors that can be used for either balanced  
or unbalanced connections.  
Ring: Signal - or “Cold”  
Tip: Signal + or “Hot”  
Sleeve: Ground  
For balanced connection via these jacks you’ll need to  
use balanced cables fitted with TRS phone plugs — three-  
contact phone plugs that are basically the same as  
standard stereo phone plugs with tip, ring, and sleeve  
contacts (thus the “TRS” designation — see the illustration  
on the left.)  
Tip: Signal + or “Hot”  
Sleeve: Ground  
The phone jacks will also accept unbalanced signals  
—simply plug in a standard mono phone plug. But what if  
you want to connect equipment that only provides RCA-  
type pin connector outputs? The solution is simple  
enough: use either RCA-to-phone plug adaptors or RCA-  
to-phone cables, and plug into the speaker’s phone-jack  
inputs.  
RCA Pin Jack  
If you’re connecting your HS  
speakers directly to a mixer such as  
one of the Yamaha MG-series mixers,  
they should usually be connected to  
the mixer’s “C-R” (Control Room)  
outputs so that you can control the  
monitor level without affecting the  
level of the signal sent to the mixer’s  
main bus, which will usually be  
feeding your recorder or DAW  
(Digital Audio Workstation) in a  
production type setup.  
input  
input  
C-R  
OUT  
L
R
L
R
ST  
OUT  
MG Series  
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The HS-series speakers are also an excellent choice for  
direct connection to your electronic keyboard or other  
electronic musical instrument.  
HS80M speakers make this easy by providing a ROOM  
CONTROL switch that modifies the speaker’s bass  
characteristics to compensate for the exaggeration caused  
by nearby walls. As your speakers get closer to the walls  
you might find that setting the ROOM CONTROL switch  
to the “-2” or “-4” setting gives you more natural response  
in the bass range. As a reference, remember that you’re  
trying to approach the way the speakers sound when  
they’re located more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from  
the nearest walls.  
Speaker Placement  
Speaker placement is one of the most important  
considerations when setting up a monitor system, but it is  
all too often overlooked with the result that performance is  
seriously compromised. Admittedly the obstacles to  
perfect speaker positioning in the small studio are  
formidable. Having the space available to place your  
speaker system so that it can provide optimum  
performance is a luxury, but it is definitely worth the time  
spent doing a little experimentation and measuring to  
make the most of limited resources. The difference can be  
astounding. The basics are the same whether you’re  
setting up a stereo or 5.1 surround system.  
Symmetry  
As we’ve just learned, the response of a speaker can  
change drastically according to where it is placed in  
relation to surfaces. So what happens if one of your  
speakers is up against a wall and the other is out in the  
open? Rest assured that the results will not be good, and  
will definitely not be conducive to producing good mixes.  
You’ll have totally different response from your left and  
right speakers, making it next to impossible to create a  
well-balanced mix, or even position tracks accurately in the  
stereo sound field. So whatever you do, if you’re serious  
about your sound make sure that your speakers are located  
as symmetrically within your listening environment as  
possible. Use a tape measure to ensure that your speakers  
are the same distance from the side and rear walls. Large  
objects can throw the acoustic symmetry of a room off  
balance, too. It’s also important to be aware of the location  
of doors and windows. It is not always possible to achieve  
ideal symmetry, but it’s worth getting as close as possible.  
Proximity to  
Walls and Corners  
For the most accurate response your speakers should be  
positioned away from walls and especially corners, which  
can play havoc with a speaker’s frequency characteristics. A  
minimum of about 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) away from  
walls would be ideal, but in reality they’ll probably end up  
being placed on a desktop and pushed up against a wall.  
Just keep in mind that fact that the closer you get to walls  
and corners the more exaggerated the speaker’s bass  
response is likely to become, and some compensation —  
whether you compensate mentally or use some  
equalization — will probably be required. The HS50M and  
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The “Sweet Spot”  
For both stereo and surround mixing  
your position in relation to the main front  
speakers — the “sweet spot” as it’s often  
called — should be one apex of an  
equilateral triangle. In other words your  
distance from either speaker should be the  
same as the distance between the two  
speakers. The speakers should also be  
“toed in” to the corresponding 60° angle  
so that the drivers are aimed directly at the  
listening position. The height of the  
speakers should be such that the tweeters  
are roughly aligned with your ears (this is  
because high frequencies are the most  
directional).  
60˚  
Fine-tuning for Stereo  
The speaker LEVEL controls should be set to the same level. A setting of about 12 o’clock corresponds to a nominal  
input level of about +4 dB.  
Since no subwoofer is being used in this setup, set the LOW CUT switch to “FLAT”.  
When set to “-2 dB” the EQ MID switch attenuates the midrange frequencies slightly to produce a somewhat “softer”  
sound that may be better for listening or long monitoring sessions. For accurate monitoring, however, set the MID  
switch to “0”.  
Set the ROOM CONTROL switch according to the distance your speakers are placed from the nearest wall (refer to  
“Proximity to Walls and Corners”, above).  
For accurate monitoring set the HIGH TRIM switch to “0”. This switch can be set to “-2 dB” to attenuate the highs  
slightly if you find the sound too bright.  
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Adding a Subwoofer  
Even if you don’t plan to set up a surround system, adding a subwoofer can be a real advantage for stereo mixing. If you  
can’t hear the extreme low end there’s not much you can do to make it sound great. The extended bass response provided  
by a good subwoofer can indeed help you to improve the overall quality of your mixes.  
The location of your subwoofer is not as critical as the main speakers, because frequencies below around 200 Hz — the  
region your subwoofer will be working in — aren’t directional. To say it another way, the ear can’t locate the source of such  
low frequencies, so in theory the subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room. In reality it’s a good idea to place the  
subwoofer on the floor somewhere between the main front speakers at the same distance from the listening position as the  
main speakers, but it doesn’t have to be dead center.  
Fine-tuning for Stereo + Subwoofer  
Set the HS50M or HS80M LEVEL control to about 12 o’clock to set the nominal input level to approximately +4dB. If  
you’re using the HS50M set the HS10W LEVEL control to about 10 o’clock, and if you’re using the HS80M set it to  
about 11 o’clock. You can then fine-adjust the HS10W LEVEL control as required. Another approach would be to adjust  
the HS50M/HS80M output level to achieve the desired relativebalance with the subwoofer.  
Start with the HIGH CUT control set at its center click position, which corresponds to a HPF frequency of about 100 Hz.  
The HIGH CUT frequency can be adjusted later to achieve the smoothest integration with the HS50M or HS80M  
speakers.  
Turn the HS10W LOW CUT switch ON. Adjust the LOW CUT control to achieve the desired degree of bass extension.  
Set the HS50M/HS80M LOW CUT switch to “FLAT”.  
When set to “-2 dB” the HS50M/HS80M EQ MID switch attenuates the midrange frequencies slightly to produce a  
somewhat “softer” sound that may be better for listening or long monitoring sessions. For accurate monitoring,  
however, set the MID switch to “0”.  
Set the HS50M/HS80M ROOM CONTROL switch according to the distance your speakers are placed from the nearest  
wall (refer to “Proximity to Walls and Corners”, above).  
For accurate monitoring set the HS50M/HS80M HIGH TRIM switch to “0”. This switch can be set to “-2 dB” to  
attenuate the highs slightly if you find the sound too bright.  
Setting Up for Surround  
C
If you’re going to be mixing for surround, obviously you’ll need a surround  
L
R
monitoring system. For a 5.1 surround system, for example, you only need to  
add a center speaker and two rear speakers to the stereo + subwoofer  
system described in the previous section. Let’s see … two main speakers  
plus one center speaker plus two rear speakers is a total of five  
speakers, and “.1” refers to the subwoofer. All present and  
accounted for!  
30˚  
30˚  
LFE  
100 120˚  
100 120˚  
According to the ITU (International Telecommunications Union)  
specifications for 5.1 surround setup, the main front speakers are  
positioned in the 60° equilateral triangle relationship to the listening  
RS  
LS  
position described earlier, and the rear speakers should be located at  
the same distance from the listening position, but at an angle of between  
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100° and 120°, as shown in the diagram above. The center speaker should be placed precisely midway between the main  
front speakers, at the same distance from the listening position as the other speakers (which means that ideally it will be a bit  
behind the main left and right speakers.  
As you may have deduced by now, the main left and right, center, and rear speakers are all located on the circumference  
of a circle with its center at the listening position. An easy way to get all the distances right is to use a piece of string cut or  
marked to the exact distance between the main left and right speakers. Attach the string to a mic stand or other convenient  
object at the listening position and use it to measure the distance from the listening position to each of the speakers.  
Stretched from the listening position to the speaker position the string will also provide a convenient guide for aligning the  
speakers so that they point directly at the listening position.  
MG-series Mixer Setup  
C
If you’re connecting to a standard mixer that is not specifically  
designed for surround production, your main L and R speakers  
can be connected to any convenient stereo output pair via the  
HS10W subwoofer, while the center and rear speakers will be  
connected to individual output channels.  
L
R
LFE  
DVD Player  
6 Channel Line  
Example: MG16/6FX  
DVD  
Player  
Output  
Connector  
Input Channel  
Speaker  
L
R
Ch1 (ST=ON, PAN L)  
Ch2 (ST=ON, PAN R)  
Ch3 (GRP1-2, PAN L)  
Ch4 (GRP1-2, PAN R)  
Ch5 (GRP3-4, PAN L)  
ST OUT (L)  
L
R
ST OUT (R)  
LS  
RS  
C
GROUP OUT 1(L)  
GROUP OUT 2(R)  
GROUP OUT 3  
LS  
RS  
C
LS  
RS  
Ch6 (ST=ON, PANCenter,  
Fader+10 dB Boost)  
LFE  
ST OUT  
LFE  
Digital Mixer Setup  
C
L
R
If you’re connecting your HS-series speakers to a mixing console  
that features built-in surround handling capability — such as the  
Yamaha DM2000, DM1000, or 02R96 — each speaker will be  
connected directly to the console output dedicated to handling  
that particular surround channel. In this type of setup you can take  
full advantage of the console’s advanced surround mixing and bass  
management facilities.  
LFE  
OMNI Out  
LS  
RS  
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Maintain a Consistent  
Monitoring Level  
Fine-tuning for Surround  
Set the HS50M or HS80M LEVEL control to about 12  
o’clock to set the nominal input level to  
Another difference between listening and monitoring is  
that when you’re listening for enjoyment you probably  
listen at significantly different levels at different times: from  
soft and unobtrusive for background music, right though  
room-shaking for involved listening or dancing. This is  
definitely not the case for serious monitoring. The response  
of your ears changes so drastically according to level,  
especially in the soft to medium-loud region, that is  
essential to maintain a consistent monitoring level  
otherwise you simply won’t get consistent mixing results.  
You’ll undoubtedly need to turn up or down a bit at  
certain points during the production process when  
listening for specific problems or effects — in fact it is  
important to listen to your mix at different levels as a final  
checking process, bringing the levels down very low to  
check if any elements of the mix disappear and make sure  
that the vocal continues to maintain its balance in the mix  
at very low levels — but in general you should stay within a  
fairly small range.  
approximately +4dB. If you’re using the HS50M  
set the HS10W LEVEL control to about 10 o’clock,  
and if you’re using the HS80M set it to about 11  
o’clock. You can then fine-adjust the HS10W LEVEL  
control as required. Another approach would be to  
adjust the HS50M/HS80M output level to achieve  
the desired relative balance with the subwoofer.  
* If you’re using the HS50M with a digital mixer, set the  
HS10W LEVEL control to about 9 o’clock. If you’re using  
the HS80M with a digital mixer set the HS10W LEVEL  
control to about 10 o’clock.  
Start with the HIGH CUT control set at its center  
click position, which corresponds to a HPF frequency  
of about 100 Hz*. The HIGH CUT frequency can be  
adjusted later to achieve the smoothest integration  
with the HS50M or HS80M speakers.  
* Set to 80 Hz if you’re using a digital mixer.  
Turn the HS10W LOW CUT switch ON. Adjust the  
LOW CUT control to achieve the desired degree of  
bass extension.  
Set the HS50M/HS80M LOW CUT switch to “100  
Hz”*.  
Just what is the best level to monitor at? Although there  
is a “standard” monitoring level specification,* the answer  
for most small studios is “whatever is most comfortable for  
you.” You need to monitor at a level that’s loud enough so  
that you don’t miss any soft details, but not so loud that  
your ears become fatigued (or your neighbors complain). If  
you find yourself turning up the volume after monitoring  
for a short while, your ears are probably starting to get  
tired and losing sensitivity. This is obviously bad for your  
music as well as your ears. So find that “comfort zone” and  
prepare to make some great music.  
* Set to 80 Hz if you’re using a digital mixer.  
When set to “-2 dB” the HS50M/HS80M EQ MID  
switch attenuates the midrange frequencies slightly  
to produce a somewhat “softer” sound that may be  
better for listening or long monitoring sessions. For  
accurate monitoring, however, set the MID switch  
to “0”.  
Set the HS50M/HS80M ROOM CONTROL switch  
according to the distance your speakers are placed  
from the nearest wall (refer to “Proximity to Walls  
and Corners”, above).  
For accurate monitoring set the HS50M/HS80M  
HIGH TRIM switch to “0”. This switch can be set to  
“-2 dB” to attenuate the highs slightly if you find the  
sound too bright.  
*For you techies, the SMPTE RP 200 standard monitoring level is  
83 dB SPL (RMS average) at the listening position, or if you’re  
mixing for film you’ll need to know that the standard Dolby  
monitoring level for surround is 85 dB SPL.  
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Rear Panel  
HS80M, HS50M  
+4dB  
LEVEL  
"
#
MIN  
-10dB  
1
INPUT  
HS80M  
HS50M  
2
MID EQ  
MID EQ  
+2dB  
+2dB  
+2dB  
0
0dB  
0dB  
MID EQ  
-2dB  
-2dB  
2kHz  
-2dB  
2kHz  
$
%
&
'
0
ROOM CONTROL  
ROOM CONTROL  
ROOM  
CONTROL  
-2dB  
-4dB  
0dB  
-2dB  
-4dB  
0dB  
-2dB  
-4dB  
+2dB  
0
HIGH  
TRIM  
500Hz  
HIGH TRIM  
+2dB  
500Hz  
HIGH TRIM  
+2dB  
-2dB  
FLAT  
80Hz  
100Hz  
0dB  
0dB  
LOW CUT  
-2dB  
2kHz  
-2dB  
3kHz  
LOW CUT  
FLAT  
LOW CUT  
FLAT  
80Hz  
80Hz  
100Hz  
100Hz  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
!
(
AC IN  
1 POWER switch  
& HIGH TRIM switch  
Turns power to the speaker on or off. When the power is  
turned on the tuning fork mark on the front panel will light.  
Adjusts the level of high-frequency range.  
HS50M: Setting the switch to the “0” position produces a flat  
frequency response.  
" LEVEL control  
With the “+2 dB” setting, the range above 3 kHz is  
boosted by 2 dB. With the “-2 dB” setting, the  
range above 3 kHz is cut by -2 dB.  
Adjusts the overall output level.  
# INPUT 1/2 connector  
These are balanced XLR-type and phone type input  
connectors.  
HS80M: Setting the switch to the “0” position produces a flat  
frequency response.  
With the “+2 dB” setting, the range above 2 kHz is  
boosted by 2 dB. With the “-2 dB” setting, the  
range above 2 kHz is cut by -2 dB.  
Do NOT use both the XLR and Phone type connector at the same  
time. Please connect to only one of these connectors.  
$ MID EQ switch  
' LOW CUT switch  
Adjusts the level of the mid-frequency range. Setting the  
switch to the “0” position produces a flat frequency response.  
With the “+2 dB” setting, the mid range is boosted by 2 dB.  
With the “-2 dB” setting, the mid range is cut by -2 dB.  
(Center frequency is 2 kHz.)  
Cuts the low-frequency range. With the “80 Hz” setting the  
range below 80 Hz is cut. With the “100 Hz” setting the range  
below 100 Hz is cut.  
( AC IN Connector  
Connect the supplied power cable here. First connect the  
power cord to the speaker, then insert the power cord plug  
into the AC outlet.  
% ROOM CONTROL switch  
Corrects the low frequency exaggeration caused by reflecting  
off ceilings, walls and floors. Setting the switch to the “0”  
position produces a flat frequency response. With the “-2 dB”  
setting, the range below 500 Hz is cut by 2 dB. With the “-4  
dB” setting, the range below 500 Hz is cut by -4 dB.  
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HS10W  
%
LOW  
INPUT  
EXT  
SUB  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
PHASE  
NORM.  
REV.  
CUT  
(Hz)  
ON OFF  
R
L
R
L
HIGH LEVEL  
CUT  
(Hz)  
100  
100  
0
10  
80 120 80 120  
"
#
$
& '  
(
)
!
L
L
LOW CUT  
LOW CUT  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
POWER  
ON  
R
R
OFF  
EXT SUB OUT  
SUBWOOFER  
HIGH  
CUT  
PHASE  
AC IN  
*
! POWER switch  
% LOW CUT switch  
Turns power to the speaker on or off. When the power is  
turned on the tuning fork mark on the front panel will light.  
If the LOW CUT switch is on, the low frequencies of the signal  
from the OUTPUT connector is cut. Use the LOW CUT control  
to set the cutoff frequency from 80 Hz to 120 Hz.  
" INPUT L/R connector  
& LOW CUT control  
These are balanced XLR-type and phone type input  
connectors.  
Two different signals can be input at these INPUT connectors.  
If two signals are input at the same time, they are mixed  
before being sent to the subwoofer.  
Use the LOW CUT control to set the cutoff frequency from 80  
Hz to 120 Hz when the LOW CUT switch is on.  
' HIGH CUT control  
Use the HIGH CUT control to set the cutoff frequency of the  
signal output from the HS10W from 80 Hz to 120 Hz.  
Do NOT use both the XLR and Phone type connector at the same  
time. Please connect to only one of these connectors.  
( LEVEL control  
# EXT SUB OUT connector  
Adjusts the overall output level.  
This is an XLR-type balanced output connector which outputs  
the mixed signal received by the INPUT L/R connectors. Use  
the EXT SUB OUT connector if you wish to add a second  
subwoofer.  
) PHASE switch  
Selects a phase of output sound from the HS10W.  
You will usually set this switch to “NORM”. However, the  
“REV.” setting may improve low-range response, depending  
on the type and location of the entire speaker system. Try  
both settings and select the one that produces the best low-  
end sound.  
n
The LOW CUT switch/control and HIGH CUT control do not affect  
the output level of the signal sent from the EXT SUB OUT  
connector.  
$ OUTPUT L/R jack  
* AC IN Connector  
These XLR-type balanced output connectors output the  
signals received at the INPUT L/R connectors, respectively. If  
the LOW CUT switch is on, the low frequency is cut. Use the  
LOW CUT control to set the cutoff frequency from 80 Hz to  
120 Hz.  
Connect the supplied power cable here. First connect the  
power cord to the subwoofer, then insert the power cord plug  
into the AC outlet.  
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Specifications  
Model  
HS50M  
HS80M  
HS10W  
General Specifications  
Type  
Biamp 2-way Powered speaker  
3 kHz  
Biamp 2-way Powered speaker  
2 kHz  
Powered Subwoofer  
Crossover Frequency  
Overall Frequency  
Response  
55 Hz—20 kHz (-10 dB)  
42 Hz—20 kHz (-10 dB)  
30 Hz—180 Hz (-10 dB)  
165 x 268 x 222 mm  
(6-1/2 x 10-9/16 x 8-3/4")  
250 x 390 x 332 mm  
(9-13/16 x 15-3/8 x 13-1/16")  
300 x 350 x 386 mm  
(11-13/16 x 13-3/4 x 15-3/16")  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
5.8 kg  
11.3 kg  
12.5 kg  
Speaker Components  
LF : 5" cone  
(Magnetic shielding Type)  
LF: 8" cone  
(Magnetic shielding Type)  
Speaker Components  
8" cone  
HF : 0.75" Dome  
(Magnetic shielding Type)  
HF : 1" Dome  
(Magnetic shielding Type)  
Type  
Bass-reflex Type  
Bass-reflex Type  
MDF  
Bass-reflex Type  
MDF  
Enclosure  
Material MDF  
Amp. Unit  
Total : 70 W (dynamic power)  
(LF : 45 W, 4 ohms)  
(HF : 25 W, 8 ohms)  
Total : 120 W(dynamic power)  
(LF : 75 W, 4 ohms)  
(HF : 45 W, 8 ohms)  
150 W 4 ohms (dynamic power)  
Output Power  
Input Sensitivity /  
Impedance  
-10 dBu/10 k ohms  
-10 dBu/10 k ohms  
-10 dBu/10 k ohms  
-10 dBu/600 ohms  
Output Sensitivity/  
Impedance  
1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced)  
2 : PHONE (balanced)  
1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced)  
2 : PHONE (balanced)  
1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced)  
2 : PHONE (balanced)  
Input Connectors(parallel)  
Output Connectors  
1 : XLR-3-32 type (balanced) x 1 (EXT SUB)  
2 : XLR-3-32 type (balanced) x 2 (L&R)  
LEVEL control (+4dB/center click)  
LOW CUT switch  
LEVEL control  
LEVEL control (+4dB/center click)  
LOW CUT switch  
PHASE switch : NORM./REV.  
HIGH CUT control : 80–120Hz  
(FLAT/80/100 Hz, 12 dB/octave)  
EQ : MID (+/- 2dB at 2kHz)  
: HIGH (+/- 2dB at HF)  
(FLAT/80/100Hz, 12 dB/octave)  
EQ : MID (+/- 2dB at 2kHz)  
: HIGH (+/- 2dB at HF)  
(center click)  
LOW CUT control : 80–120Hz  
(center click)  
Controls  
: ROOM CONTROL  
(0/-2/-4 dB under 500Hz)  
: ROOM CONTROL  
(0/-2/-4 dB under 500Hz)  
LOW CUT switch : ON/OFF  
Indicator  
Power ON : White LED  
45W  
Power ON : White LED  
60W  
Power ON : White LED  
70W  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions  
HS50M  
HS80M  
250 (9-13/16")  
165 (6-1/2")  
222 (8-3/4")  
332 (13-1/16")  
Unit : mm(inch)  
Unit : mm(inch)  
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HS10W  
300 (11-13/16")  
386 (15-3/16")  
Unit : mm(inch)  
Performance graph  
HS50M  
HS80M  
HS10W  
+10  
0
+10  
+10  
0
0
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
20  
20  
100  
1k  
10k  
100  
1k  
10k  
20  
100  
1k  
10k  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
Block Diagram  
HS50M / HS80M  
HIGH TRIM STEP FILTER  
LOWCUT  
P.AMP  
INPUT 1  
LOW CUT  
MID EQ  
ROOM CONTROL  
LEVEL  
HF  
INPUT 2  
LOW BOOST LOW CUT STEP FILTER HIGH CUT  
LIMITER  
P.AMP  
LF  
LOW CUT ON/OFF  
HS10W  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
INPUT  
HIGH CUT  
LOW CUT  
PHASE  
SUM  
INPUT  
INPUT  
NORMAL  
REVERSE  
P.AMP  
LIMITTER  
OUTPUT  
LEVEL  
LOW CUT  
SPEAKER  
EXTSUB OUT  
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