RVSM1: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction

This guide will walk you through assembling your Rockville RVSM1 Studio Monitor Stands step by step. The package includes all necessary components, and the setup process applies to both black and white models. These stands are designed to provide stable support for your studio monitors while allowing height adjustments for optimal speaker positioning.

What's Included

Your RVSM1 package includes:

• 2 Platforms
• 2 Base plates
• 2 Telescoping shafts
• Screws for the base plates and platforms
• 4 Washers
• 6 Metal discs
• 6 Metal spikes
• 2 Shaft mounting plates
• 6 Nut pieces
• 6 Rubber feet
• 4 Cable clips
• 1 Allen key
• 4 Non-slip speaker pads

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Attaching the Base Plates

1. Take one telescoping shaft and remove the long screw at the bottom using the Allen key.
2. Place a washer inside the hole in the center of the base plate.
3. Insert the long screw through the hole in the base plate with the washer in between.
4. Attach a shaft mounting plate, ensuring the edges face downward.
5. Align the telescoping shaft with the mounting plate and tighten the screw using the Allen key to secure it.

2. Installing the Feet or Spikes

Depending on your floor type, choose either rubber feet or metal spikes:

For Carpeted Floors (Metal Spikes & Discs)

1. Screw the metal spikes into the holes on the bottom of the stand.
2. Adjust the spikes to ensure the stand is level.
3. Secure them by tightening the nut pieces onto the spikes.
4. Align the pointed ends of the spikes with the grooves on the metal discs for stability.

For Hardwood Floors (Rubber Feet)

1. Align the rubber feet with the grooves on the bottom of the stand.
2. Screw them in to lock them in place.

3. Attaching the Platform

1. Use the Allen key to remove the screw at the top of the telescoping shaft.
2. Place a washer inside the groove of the platform.
3. Align the platform with the top of the stand and ensure the holes match up.
4. Insert the screw through the center and tighten it using the Allen key.

4. Adding the Non-Slip Pads

1. Peel off the adhesive protectors from the non-slip pads.
2. Attach them to each corner of the platform to provide a stable grip for your speakers.

5. Adjusting the Stand Height

1. Loosen the height adjustment knob on the stand.
2. Pull up on the top shaft until you reach the desired height.
3. Align the locking pin with one of the holes and insert it for extra security.
4. Tighten the knob to lock the stand in place.

6. Setting Up the Cable Clips

To keep your setup organized, install the cable clips to guide your speaker wires neatly along the stand:

1. Take two clips per stand.
2. Attach the first clip near the bottom of the stand (above the base).
3. Attach the second clip near the top, right underneath the platform.
4. Run your speaker wires through the clips for a clean look.

Final Step: Placing Your Speakers

Now that your RVSM1 Studio Monitor Stands are fully assembled:

• Place your studio monitors on top of the stands.
• Run the speaker cables through the cable clips for an organized setup.

Conclusion

Setting up your Rockville RVSM1 Studio Monitor Stands is quick and straightforward. With adjustable height, stable feet/spikes, and built-in cable management, these stands provide an ideal solution for optimizing your studio monitors' performance.