Behringer STUDIO 50USB / MEDIA 40USB

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

The points marked with a lightning bolt symbol carry sufficient electrical voltage to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality, professional speaker cables with pre-installed 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack plugs or twist-lock speaker plugs. Any other installation or modification should only be carried out by qualified personnel.

This symbol warns of the presence of dangerous, non-isolated voltage within the unit – it can cause electric shock.

This symbol indicates important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying documentation. Please read the operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing. Do not place any liquid-containing vessels on the apparatus (e.g., vases).

Safety and maintenance instructions are intended for qualified personnel only. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not perform any repairs on the unit that are not described in the operating manual. Any repairs should only be carried out by a qualified service technician.

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all operating instructions.
• Never use the apparatus near water.
• Clean the apparatus with a dry cloth only.
• Ensure that ventilation openings are not blocked. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Never defeat the safety purpose of a polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding pin. The wider blade or the third pin is provided for your safety. If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Ensure adequate protection where the power cord is connected to the apparatus, and for any extension cord used.
• Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use only carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• All servicing should only be performed by 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.
• The apparatus must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth connection.
• The mains plug or an appliance coupler of the apparatus, if it serves as the disconnecting device, shall remain readily operable.
• Proper disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that, in accordance with the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your country's applicable laws, this product must not be disposed of with household waste. This product should be taken to an authorized collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Improper handling of this type of waste may have a negative impact on the environment and human health due to the potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with electrical and electronic equipment. At the same time, your cooperation in the proper disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information on where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your local waste collection center.
• Do not install the apparatus in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
• Do not place any open flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When disposing of batteries, please take environmental aspects into consideration. Used batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
• This apparatus can be used in tropical and temperate climates up to 45°C.

Hook-Up

Step 1: Connections

Place the monitor speakers at head level, undistracted and at equal distances to the left and right of your listening position.

Connect the included power cable to the right monitor. Connect the other end to a mains outlet properly configured for your particular model. DO NOT turn the power on yet. If possible, connect the right monitor and the other audio equipment in the system to the same outlet to avoid ground loops.

Connect the audio source to the inputs of the right monitor. Balanced XLR or TRS connections are preferable, if your mixer or equipment has balanced outputs. You may also connect the audio outputs from a computer using the Type B USB connector.

Connect the supplied speaker cable from the right monitor's speaker output connector to the left monitor's speaker input connector.

Controls

Step 2: Controls

Inputs: Plug a 1/4" TRS connector into each of these inputs to connect the audio source. The STUDIO 50USB has 1/4" TRS and XLR balanced inputs. The MEDIA 40USB 1/4" TRS inputs are unbalanced.

RCA INPUT (MEDIA 40USB): Plug an RCA connector into each of these inputs to connect the audio source.

USB CONNECTOR: Connect a USB Type B connector from a computer to play the computer audio in the monitors.

POWER SWITCH: Turns the monitor on and off.

POWER SOURCE: Connect the included power cable to this socket and to a mains outlet properly configured for your model.

SPEAKER OUTPUT: Connect the included speaker cable to the SPEAKER INPUT connector on the left monitor. Four amplifiers inside the right monitor separately power the HF and LF drivers in both monitors.

AUX INPUT (MEDIA 40USB): Accepts a 1/4" stereo connector, and allows convenient front panel connections to an external audio source such as an MP3 player.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT (MEDIA 40USB): Accepts a 1/4" stereo connector from headphones. The internal amplifiers are muted when headphones are connected.

VOLUME KNOB (MEDIA 40USB): Allows adjustment of the volume level of all inputs, including the USB input, and it adjusts the headphones level. This lights when the power is on.

SPEAKER INPUT: Connect the included speaker cable to the SPEAKER OUTPUT connector on the right monitor.

HIGH-FREQ (STUDIO 50USB): Adapts both monitor's frequency response to the damping characteristics of the room.

INPUT TRIM (STUDIO 50USB): Adjusts the monitor's input sensitivity to the audio source signal.

LED (STUDIO 50USB): This lights when the power is on.

Getting Started

Step 3: Getting Started

1. Place the monitor speakers at head level, undistracted and at equal distances to the left and right of your listening position.
2. Connect the included power cable to the right monitor. Connect the other end to a mains outlet properly configured for your particular model. DO NOT turn the power on yet. If possible, connect the right monitor and the other audio equipment in the system to the same outlet to avoid ground loops.
3. Connect the audio source to the inputs of the right monitor. Balanced XLR or TRS connections are preferable, if your mixer or equipment has balanced outputs. You may also connect the audio outputs from a computer using the Type B USB connector.
4. Connect the supplied speaker cable from the right monitor's speaker output connector to the left monitor's speaker input connector.
5. MEDIA 40USB: Turn the VOLUME knob on the front of the right monitor to the fully-down position.
6. STUDIO 50USB: Turn the INPUT TRIM knob on the rear panel of the right monitor to the center (0 dB) position.
7. Turn on your mixer, computer, or other audio source, and make sure the volume is turned down.
8. Turn on the power on the right monitor by flipping the rear panel power switch.
9. Start playing your audio source and slowly increase the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.
10. MEDIA 40USB: Adjust the VOLUME knob on the front of the right monitor.
11. STUDIO 50USB: Adjust the INPUT TRIM knob on the back of the right monitor if required, or leave it at the center (0 dB) position.

Specifications

*Independent of limiter and driver protection circuits

Other Important Information

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3. Power Connections: Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information

Responsible Party Name: M Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States

Phone Number: +17028008290

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:

• Resilient 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 Tribe can void the user's authority to use the equipment.

C Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2015/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC. Full text of EU Doc is available at https://community.musictribe.com/

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