Definitive Technology SR9080BP Owner's Manual

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owner’s manual2www.definitivetechnology.comSR9080BP | SR9040BPRECEIVER/AM PLIFIERReceiver/Amplifier12For use as rear surroundspeakers, position the speakersapproximately 6’ (2 m) high and6’ (2 m) apart directly behindthe listening area.For use as side surroundspeakers, position the speakersapproximately 6’ (2 m) highand directly beside or 1-2’(30-60 cm) behind thelistening area.Positioning Your BP9000Surround SpeakersFIGURE 1 – REAR AND SIDE SURROUND PLACEMENTVERY IMPORTANT:Do not use your receiver’s auto setup function!!!The bipolar nature of this speaker will often confusethe receiver’s auto setup.Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel systems have critical channelbalance and speaker setup procedures which must be followedif the system is to perform properly. Consult your receiver’s orprocessor’s manual to learn how to access your system setup menus.Set speaker setup to “small” and crossover to 80Hz for theSR9080BP and 100Hz for the SR9040BP.TroubleshootingIf you experience any difficulties with your BP Series loudspeakers,try the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact yourDefinitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.1. Audible distortion when the speakers are playing at loud levelsis caused by driving (turning up) your receiver or amplifier louderthan it or the speakers are capable of playing. Most receivers andamplifiers put out their full-rated power well before the volumecontrol is turned all the way up, so the position of the volumecontrol is a poor indicator of its power limit. If your speakersdistort when you play them loud, turn the volume down!2. If you experience a lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is outof phase with the other and needs to be rewired paying closerattention to connect positive to positive and negative to negativeon both channels. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such ascolor-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductorsto help you maintain consistency. It is essential to connect bothspeakers to the amplifier in the same way (in phase).3. Make sure all your system interconnects are solidly in place.4. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered thespeaker cabinet.Connecting Your LoudspeakersFIGURE 2 – WIRING AND POLARITY+-Strip 1/4” (6mm) wire. Identify markings on wire andassign +/-.1. Unscrew binding post andinsert wire.2. Tighten until wire is secure.Ensure that the speaker isalways connected to thereceiver or amplifier + to +and – to –.FIGURE 3 – CONNECTING SPEAKER TO AMPLIFIERSpeaker SetupSmall,SR9080BP Crossover at 80HzSR9040BP Crossover at 100HzReceiver/AmplifierSpeaker OutputsL R CS RS LS