Behringer Car Speaker MS20 User Manual

User’s Manual  
Version 1.1 August 2005  
DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40  
FOREWORD  
1. INTRODUCTION  
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by  
purchasing the BEHRINGER DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS  
MS20/MS40. The MS20/MS40 are active loudspeakers that  
reproduce your music with highest fidelity and balance. Due to  
their flexible connection options, the MS20/MS40 can be used in  
a variety of applications, such as computer studios and audio or  
multimedia workstations. You can also use them to monitor your  
keyboards and playback.  
Dear Customer,  
welcome to the team  
of BEHRINGER users,  
and thank you very  
much for expressing  
your confidence in us by  
purchasing this studio  
monitor.  
Two digital inputs plus two stereo analog inputs enable you to  
connect a broad range of sound sources and mix two of them  
within the loudspeakers. Additionally, we have equipped the  
MS20/MS40 with a headphone connector. The speakers are  
magnetically shielded, soyou can use them near computer monitors.  
Writing this foreword  
for you gives me great  
pleasure, because it  
represents the cul-  
mination of many months  
of hard work delivered  
by our engineering team  
This User’s Manual is intended to familiarize you  
with the unit’s control elements, so that you can  
master all the functions. After having thoroughly  
read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for  
future reference.  
to achieve  
a
very  
ambitious goal:topresent  
a pair of outstanding  
digital monitor speakers,  
whose excellent sound  
and vast connection options makes them ideal for use in every  
computer studio. The task of designing our new DIGITAL  
MONITOR SPEAKERS certainly meant a great deal of  
responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the  
discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations also  
meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing  
a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a  
great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can  
be proud of what they’ve achieved.  
1.1 Before getting started  
1.1.1 Shipment  
Your MS20/MS40 speakers were carefully packed at the  
assembly plant to assure secure transport. If the cardboard box  
is damaged, please inspect the equipment immediately for any  
signs of physical damage.  
NEVER send damaged units directly to BEHRINGER.  
Please, immediately notify the dealer from whom  
you acquired the unit and the transportation company  
that delivered the unit to you. Otherwise, all claims  
for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.  
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because  
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.  
With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve  
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making  
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality  
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely  
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to  
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.  
We recommend that you always use an appropriate  
carrying case when transporting your MS20/MS40  
speakers to ensure their optimal protection.  
We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-  
quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is  
quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers  
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing  
terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on  
to you? Because we know that your success is our success too!  
Always use the original packaging to avoid damage  
when shipping or storing the unit.  
Never let unsupervised children play with the  
MS20/MS40 or with its packaging.  
I would like to thank all of you who have made the MS20 and  
MS40 possible. You have all made your own personal  
contributions, from the developers to the many other employees  
at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.  
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an  
environmentally-friendly fashion.  
1.1.2 Initial operation  
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,  
and never place the MS20/MS40 on top of an amplifier or in the  
vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.  
My friends, it’s been worth the effort!  
Thank you very much,  
Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please  
make sure that the voltage corresponds to the  
voltage stated on the label on the backside of your  
MS20/MS40.  
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All  
required safety precautions have been adhered to.  
Uli Behringer  
ATTENTION!  
These monitor speakers are capable of producing  
extreme volumes. Please bear in mind that high  
sound pressures do not only temporarily damage  
your sense of hearing, they can also cause  
permanent damage. Be sure to select an  
appropriate volume level.  
1. INTRODUCTION  
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DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40  
Attention: High volume levels may damage your  
1.1.3 Online registration  
hearing and/or your headphones. Please turn the  
VOLUME controls all the way to the left before  
powering up the unit. Be sure to always select an  
appropriate volume level.  
Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment  
of our warranty carefully.  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have  
it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service,  
please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was  
purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in  
your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.  
Corresponding contact information is included in the original  
equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European  
Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please  
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be  
found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us  
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS  
AND CONNECTIONS  
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel (right monitor)  
Digital audio data can be fed in at the OPTICAL input.  
The MS40 also features a digital COAXIAL input connector.  
With this switch you can select the digital input (OPTICAL  
or COAXIAL).  
Fig. 2.1: Front panel elements (right loudspeaker)  
SERIAL NUMBER.  
Use the POWER switch to power up your MS20/MS40.  
The POWER switch should always be in the “Off” position  
when you are about to connect your unit to the mains.  
Analog input LINE 1 (1/8" TRS) allows you to connect  
stereo audio equipment such as CD/MD players.  
Use the analog input LINE 2 (RCA) to connect your sound  
card, keyboard or expander.  
Please note: The POWER switch does not fully  
disconnect the unit from the mains. To disconnect  
the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug  
or appliance coupler. Unplug the power cord when  
the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.  
You can play back various signals by using both  
stereo inputs simultaneously.  
TO LEFT SPEAKER output connector. Connect both  
speakers by using the speaker cable included in this  
package. As soon as both speakers are properly  
connected, they will function as a stereo speaker system.  
Monitor speakers should be the last device in the  
signal chain to be switched on and the first to be  
switched off. This way, you avoid speaker damage  
caused by loud crackling noises during turning  
other equipment in your studio on or off.  
A standard power socket is provided for connection to the  
mains. A matching power cable is included with the unit.  
Before you connect the unit to the power source make  
sure that the power switch is turned off and the volume  
controls are turned all the way to the left to avoid any  
damage to speakers or other devices.  
This LED lights up when power is switched on.  
Connect your headphones via the phones output (1/4" TRS)  
to monitor any of the input devices. The internal speakers  
are automatically muted when headphones are connected  
to the unit.  
BASS control. Turn the bass control to adjust the bass level.  
TREBLE control. Turn the treble control to adjust the treble  
level.  
Turn the VOLUME controls  
and  
to adjust the overall  
volume levels of the devices connected to your MS20/MS40:  
The LINE 1 / DIGITAL knob controls the volume level of the  
analog LINE 1  
or the DIGITAL inputs  
or  
.
Fig. 2.3: Rear panel (left monitor)  
Turn LINE 2 control to adjust the volume level of  
FROM RIGHT SPEAKER connector. Insert the speaker  
cable from the TO LEFT SPEAKER connector.  
LINE 2 input  
.
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2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS  
DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40  
3. WIRING  
4. SPECIFICATIONS  
The DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40 are designed  
to accommodate a variety of connector types for almost any  
situation you may encounter.  
Loudspeakers  
MS20:  
Tweeter  
Woofer  
Ø 65 mm (2 1/2"), 8  
Ø 92 mm (3 5/8"), 4 Ω  
You will find all audio inputs on the right speaker. The left speaker  
only has one audio input which is fed from the right speaker.  
MS40:  
Tweeter  
Woofer  
Ø 65 mm (2 1/2"), 8 Ω  
Ø 120 mm (4 3/4"), 4 Ω  
Be sure to mute the signal sources before you put  
the monitor speakers into operation.  
Audio inputs  
Line 1  
Line 2  
1/8" TRS stereo, impedance 20 kΩ  
2 RCA, impedance 20 kΩ  
Digital inputs  
Optical  
Coaxial  
TOSLINK  
RCA  
Converter  
Sample rate  
24-bit  
<
192 kHz  
System specifications  
MS20:  
Output power  
2 x 10 W  
Frequency response 65 Hz to 25 kHz  
MS40:  
Output power  
2 x 20 W  
Frequency response 50 Hz to 25 kHz  
Power supply  
Mains voltages  
USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz  
Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz  
China 220 V~, 50 Hz  
Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz  
General export model  
120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
MS20:  
MS40:  
80 W  
90 W  
Physical  
MS20:  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Fig. 3.1: Computer/keyboard setup  
9 2/5" x 6" x 7 3/8"  
239 mm x 154 mm x 187 mm  
right: 8.14 lbs. (3.7 kg)  
left: 4.51 lbs. (2.05 kg)  
Begin by connecting the left speaker to the right speaker by  
wiring the attached speaker cable from connector to  
connector on the left speaker.  
Weight  
MS40:  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Connect the analog outputs of your mixer, keyboard or computer  
sound card to LINE 1 input  
. Connect a second piece of  
11" x 6 4/5" x 9 5/8"  
equipment to LINE 2 inputs  
.
279 mm x 173 mm x 245 mm  
right: 10.78 lbs. (4.9 kg)  
left: 7.04 lbs. (3.2 kg)  
If you own equipment with digital connectors—such as CD or  
MD players—simply connect them to the digital inputs and  
. Select the digital signal you want to monitor with the input  
Weight  
selector switch  
.
You can mix two input signals within the MS20/MS40 by using  
the volume controls  
and  
. This enables you to monitor  
two different sound sources simultaneously. The above wiring  
example shows how you can monitor your live keyboard  
performance to a playback coming from your MD player or digital  
audio workstation (computer).  
The MS20/MS40 speakers are shielded, which allows you to  
place them near your computer monitor without causing  
interference or damage. However, do not place your  
MS20/MS40 speakers near power amps. Doing so will result in  
an induced hum in your speakers.  
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional  
standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from  
time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and  
appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.  
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4. SPECIFICATIONS  
DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40  
5. WARRANTY  
2. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to  
§ 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW  
comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national  
or local level, in any country which is not the country for which  
the product was originally developed and manufactured, this  
modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in  
materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any  
such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was  
carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,  
BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting  
from such a modification/adaptation.  
1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory  
rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights  
against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase  
contract.  
2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable  
unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law.  
§ 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION  
Please do remembertoregister your new BEHRINGER equipment  
conditions of our warranty carefully. Registering your purchase  
and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims  
quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation!  
3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly  
excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper  
handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects  
caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,  
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings,  
illuminants and similar parts.  
§ 3 WARRANTY  
4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are  
not covered by this warranty:  
1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all  
BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page, except  
BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and electronic  
components of this product to be free of defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year* from the original date  
of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations  
described below. If the product shows any defects within the  
specified warranty period that are not excluded from this  
warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its  
discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable  
new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used  
which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its  
discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these  
parts.  
V improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in  
compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user  
or service manuals.  
V connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not  
comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in  
the country where the product is used.  
V damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other  
condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.  
5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized  
personnel (user included) will void the warranty.  
6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that  
the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the  
inspection costs are payable by the customer.  
2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will  
be returned to the user freight prepaid.  
7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will  
be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to  
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification,  
BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice  
for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced  
separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.  
3. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are  
expressly excluded.  
§ 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER  
1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized  
dealer) must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal  
business hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must  
be accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER  
will then issue a return authorization number.  
§ 6 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY  
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer  
(customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone  
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person  
(retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise  
on behalf of BEHRINGER.  
2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original  
shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to  
the address indicated by BEHRINGER.  
3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.  
§ 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES  
§ 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS  
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall  
not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no  
event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value  
of the product.  
1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is  
accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer’s invoice.  
Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the  
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced.  
* Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER  
Germany Support for further details.  
Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of  
printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered  
trademarks of their respective owners. Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER® nor affiliation of the  
trademark owners with BEHRINGER®. BEHRINGER® accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies  
either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colours and specification may vary slightly  
from product. Products are sold through our authorised dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER® and  
have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER® by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may  
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any  
kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER® is a  
registered trademark.  
ALLRIGHTS RESERVED. © 2005 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH,  
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany.  
Tel. +49 2154 9206 0, Fax +49 2154 9206 4903  
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5. WARRANTY  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS  
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE  
INFORMATION  
DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS  
MS20/MS40  
Responsible party name:  
Address:  
MUSIC Group Services USA, Inc.  
18912 North Creek Parkway,  
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,  
USA  
Phone/Fax No.:  
Phone: +1 425 672 0816  
Fax: +1 425 673 7647  
DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40  
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:  
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.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Important information:  
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group  
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.  
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