ADAM AUDIO D3V Active Desktop Monitor System - Quick Start Guide

1) What's Included

The 'What's Included' section displays the two D3V speakers alongside essential accessories: one power cable, one USB-C to USB-C cable, two speaker connection cables, and a set of six stick-on pads.

• 1x ADAM AUDIO D3V Left Loudspeaker
• 1x ADAM AUDIO D3V Right Loudspeaker
• 1x Power Cable
• 6x Stick-on Pads
• 2x Speaker Cables
• 1x USB-C to USB-C Cable

2) Power Connection

The 'Power Connection' diagram illustrates connecting the provided power cable to the power input on the rear of the speaker and then to a wall outlet. A warning symbol ⚠️ indicates caution during connection.

3) Balanced Analog Audio Connection

The 'Balanced Analog Audio Connection' section details how to connect balanced audio sources using TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors. It shows the rear panel's TRS input and the pinout of a TRS plug (Tip: +, Ring: +, Sleeve: GND).

4) Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections

The 'Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections' section shows how to connect unbalanced audio sources using TS (Tip-Sleeve) connectors. It highlights the rear panel's TS input and the pinout of a TS plug (Tip: +, Sleeve: GND). An adapter from TRS to RCA is also shown, suggesting compatibility with RCA outputs.

5) Balanced Digital Audio Connection

The 'Balanced Digital Audio Connection' diagram demonstrates connecting digital audio sources via USB-C. It shows a USB-C cable connecting a source (like a computer) to the USB-C port on the speaker.

6) Headphone Connection

The 'Headphone Connection' section points to the 3.5mm (1/8") TRS headphone jack on the front of the speaker, illustrating where to plug in headphones.

7) Use of Rotary Front Knob & LED States

The 'Use of Rotary Front Knob & LED States' section explains the functions of the front panel rotary knob and the status indicated by the LED. The knob can be pressed once to mute ?, twice to change input (Analog <--> USB) ?, three times to swap channels (L <--> R) ↔️, or held for two seconds to enter standby ?. The LED color and pattern indicate various states: Red Flashing ⏳ for booting/shutting down, Red Flashing ⚠️ for limiter active, Green Solid ✅ for power on and analog input active, Cyan Solid ✅ for power on and digital input active, Yellow Pulsing ? for muted, and Yellow Flashing 3x ↔️ for left & right channel swap.

8) Desktop Stand Connection & Stick-on Pads

The 'Desktop Stand Connection & Stick-on Pads' diagram shows the bottom of the speaker, indicating mounting points for optional desktop stands and how to apply the included stick-on pads for stability.

9) Microphone Stand Connection

The 'Microphone Stand Connection' illustrates the 3/8" threaded mounting hole on the bottom of the speaker, suitable for attaching to a standard microphone stand.

10) EQ Section

The 'EQ Section' details the rear panel controls for adjusting the speaker's response based on placement. 'Position' settings (NONE, SMALL, LARGE) and 'Room' settings (DESK, TREATED, MODERATE, UNTREATED) allow users to fine-tune the sound for their specific environment.