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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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,
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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!
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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.
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DIGITAL MONITOR SPEAKERS MS20/MS40
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 Ω
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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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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