M-Audio

BX5 Carbon
[MA23]
Service Manual
v1.0
2014.02.11

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 Preface
This document is intended to assist the service technician in the operation, maintenance and
repair of the M-Audio device. Together with the User Reference Manual, this document provides
a complete description of the functionality and serviceability of the Device. Any comments or
suggestions you may have pertaining to the document are welcome and encouraged.

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is used to perform, any service or repairs on any M-Audio product or part thereof, any and
all warranties of M-Audio as to that product and any service contract with M-Audio for
that product shall be voided and shall no longer apply for such product, even if your
services or repairs were done in accordance with the Manual.

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 Warnings

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR MOISTURE.

The arrowhead symbol on a lightning flash inside a triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the enclosed product which may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing
instructions in the literature which accompanies the product.

REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED ION

AUDIO SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THE ION AUDIO WARRANTY.

PROVISION OF THIS MANUAL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECIPIENT TO

COMPETE WITH ANY ION AUDIO DISTRIBUTOR OR AUTHORIZED REPAIR
SERVICE CENTER IN THE PROVISION OF REPAIR SERVICES OR TO BE OR
MAKE REPAIRS AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

ALL REPAIRS DONE BY ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED ION

AUDIO SERVICE CENTER SHALL BE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THAT ENTITY, AND ION AUDIO SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THAT
ENTITY OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY REPAIRS BY THAT ENTITY.

Regarding the Power Supply Fuse

CAUTION: The product under service may employ the use of a

replaceable fuse. Danger of fire or electrocution if fuse is incorrectly
replaced. Replace with only the same type or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Regarding the Internal Battery

CAUTION: The product under service may employ the use of a

internal battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instruction.

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 Safety Instructions
Carefully read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions
before using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and
in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety suggestions for
reference in the future.

1. Power Source. The product should only be connected to a power supply which is
described either in the operating instructions or in markings on the product.

2. Power Cord Protection. AC power supply cords should be placed such that no one is likely
to step on the cords and such that nothing will be placed on or against them.

3. Periods of Non-use. If the product is not used for any significant period of time, the
product's AC power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet.

4. Foreign Objects and Liquids. Take care not to allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into
any openings of the product.

5. Water or Moisture. The product should not be used near any water or in moisture.

6. Heat. Do not place the product near heat sources such as stoves, heat registers, radiators
or other heat producing equipment.

7. Ventilation. When installing the product, make sure that the product has adequate
ventilation. Improperly ventilating the product may cause overheating, which may damage
the product.

8. Mounting. The product should only be used with a rack which the manufacturer
recommends. The combination of the product and rack should be moved carefully. Quick
movements, excessive force or uneven surfaces may overturn the combination which may
damage the product and rack combination.

9. Cleaning. The product should only be cleaned as the manufacturer recommends.

10. Service. The user should only attempt the limited service or upkeep specifically described in
the operating instructions for the user. For any other service required, the product should be
taken to an authorized service center as described in the operating instructions.

11. Damage to the Product. Qualified service personnel should service the unit in certain
situations including without limitation when:
a. Liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
b. The product is exposed to water or excessive moisture,
c. The AC power supply plug or cord is damaged,
d. The product shows an inappropriate change in performance or does not operate
normally, or
e. The enclosure of the product has been damaged.

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Service Instructions: BX Carbon Series & BX D2 Series (with IC TDA7294)

NO. Issue Corrective Action Photos

Tweeter replacing Steps:

1-disassemble the faceplate and the

tweeter cable,refer to photo1/2

2-remove the screw to get out the

1 Tweeter defect tweeter

3-put new tweeter on and fix on the

faceplate
Photo2:To remove the faceplate
from upside to downside by
4-connect the tweeter cable and put Photo1: Put blade or removing the pillars on it,and
back the faceplate screwdriver into the gap then pull out the tweeter cable;
between the faceplate and
the cabinet to remove the
faceplate;

Woofer replacing Steps:

1-Disassemble the faceplate same as

photo 1/2

2 Woofer defect 2-Disassemble the screws and get out

the woofers as photo4

3-put new woofer on

4-fix back the screws and faceplate Photo3:Get out the screws Photo4:Remove the screws,get out
and get out the defect the defect woofer and replace new
tweeter to replace new woofer;
tweeter;

Amplifier replacing Steps:

1-disassemble the faceplate as

Photo1/2

2-Disassemble the screws and get out

the woofer as photo4

3-cut the cable tie,disconnect the

tweeter cable as photo5

3 Amp defect 4-disassemble the screws on the amp

as photo6

5-pull out the defect amp Photo5:cut the cable tie,and

disconnect the tweeter cable
6-connect the LED cable and glue in whie Photo6:disassemble the
it,then assemble the amp screws on the backside;

7-connect the tweeter cable/cable

tie/assemble the woofer/connect the
tweeter cable and fix the faceplate;

LED replacing Steps:

1-disassemble the faceplate as

Photo1/2

2-Disassemble the screws and get out

the woofer as photo4

3-cut the cable tie,disconnect the

tweeter cable as photo5

4 LED defect 4-disassemble the screws on the amp

as photo6 Photo7:put some speaker Photo8:use glue gun to melt the
clean liquid on it to soften hot melt glue on it;
5-get out the defect LED cable as photo the yellow glue,then pull out
7/8 the lED cable.

6-replace new LED cable and glue

it,then fix the amp

7-connect the tweeter cables,cable tie

and assemble the woofer
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