BP7000SC/BP7001SC
Bipolar Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered SuperCube® Technology Subwoofers
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology BP7000SC/BP7001SC Bipolar Loudspeaker System. The BP7000SC/BP7001SC are very unique speakers which combine our award-winning patented bipolar technology with a built-in side-firing SuperCube Technology subwoofer system complete with ultra-high power digital amplifiers. These extraordinary speakers truly revolutionize the state-of-the-art in music and home theater loudspeakers.
Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product. In order to ensure that you experience the finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up procedures for your BP7000SC/BP7001SC speakers.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of this device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to licensed service technicians. Avis: Risque de choc electricque, ne pas ouvrir.
CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device’s enclosure. The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device.
CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
1.Read Instructions—All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.
2.Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings—All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions—All operating and safety instructions should be followed.
5.Water & Moisture—The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of fatal shock.
6.Carts & Stands—The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer.
7.Wall & Ceiling Mounting—The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8.Ventilation—The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation. It should never be placed in a built-in installation or anywhere that may impede the flow of air through its heat sink.
9.Heat—Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators, floor registers, stoves or other heat-
generating devices.
10.Power Supply—The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device.
11.Power Cord Protection—Power cables should be routed so they are not likely to be stepped on or crushed by items placed on them or against them. Special attention should be paid to areas where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device.
12.Cleaning—The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
13.Periods Of Non-Use—The device should be unplugged when not being used for extended periods.
14.Dangerous Entry—Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device.
15.Damage Requiring Service—The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when:
•The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.
•Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled inside the device.
•The device has been exposed to moisture.
•The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance.
•The device has been dropped or the cabinet becomes damaged.
16.Service—The device should always be serviced by licensed technicians. Only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer should be used. The use of unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, shock, or other hazards.
CAUTION |
Important Safety Instructions |
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To reduce the risk of the product inadvertently tipping over, four stabilizer brackets with mounting screws have been supplied. These must be installed in the base of the product in the slots provided.
Installation Instructions:
Tools required: Philips screw driver (not supplied)
Parts required: Four stabilizer brackets (supplied), eight screws (supplied)
Instructions:
1.Carefully lay the speaker on its front surface.
2.Place one of the stabilizer brackets in the rear slot provided. (Note: Stabilizer bracket will be flush with bottom of base.)
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3.Insert two screws provided and tighten them securely, being careful not to strip out material.
4.Repeat steps #2 and #3 for the other stabilizer brackets.
5.Remove the supporting feet closest to the stabilizer brackets and thread them into the brass insert in the stabilizer brackets.
6.Carefully return the speaker to the upright position and adjust the glides (supporting feet) to level the speaker.
Note: If desired, the four glides (support feet) may be replaced and the four spikes provided may be installed. The four spikes or glides must be fully threaded into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets.
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Mesures de Sécurité Importantes |
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Pour réduire les risques que le produit se renverse par inadvertance, quatre supports stabiliseurs avec vis de montage ont été fournis. Ceux-ci doivent être installés sur la base du produit, dans les rainures appropriées.
Procédures d’installation:
Outils requis: Tournevis étoile (non fourni)
Pièces requises: Quatre supports stabiliseurs (fournis), huit vis (fournies)
Instructions:
1.Coucher soigneusement le haut-parleur sur la face avant.
2.Placer un des supports stabiliseurs dans la rainure appropriée arrière. (Note: le support stabiliseur sera égal au bas de la base)
3.Insérer deux des vis prévues à cet effet et serrer de façon ajustée en prenant garde de ne pas élimer les parois du matériel.
4.Répéter les étapes #2 et #3 pour l’autre support stabiliseur.
5.Retirer les niveleurs (pieds de support) les plus rapprochés des supports stabiliseurs et visser les niveleurs, dans l’encolure de cuivre des supports stabiliseurs.
6.Relever soigneusement le haut-parleur dans sa position fonctionnelle et ajuster les niveleurs (pieds de support) pour égaliser le haut-parleur.
Note: Les quatres niveleurs (pieds de support) peuvent être remplacés, si désiré, par les quatres pointes fournies à cet effet.
Unpacking Your BP7000SC/BP7001SCs
Please Inspect For Shipping Damage
Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loudspeaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial number found on the back of the BP7000SC/BP7001SC in the appropriate place on your warranty card, answer all questions and send it in.
Positioning the Speakers in Your Room
It is important, because of the BP7000sc/BP7001sc’s unique bipolar
(front and rear) radiation pattern, that some simple set-up recommendations be followed in order to assure optimum performance in your room. Please remember that although these recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening set-ups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.
In most rooms the speakers should be placed 5 to 36 inches from the rear wall in order to allow the rear radiated sound to freely reflect off the back wall. Please note that they can go closer to, or further from, the wall if desired. Placement closer to the rear wall will increase the bass output while placement further from the rear wall will decrease the bass output (which, of course, can be compensated
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for with the speakers’ low frequency controls). Sometimes placement further from the rear wall will increase spaciousness and the sense of depth.
The speakers should usually be placed a minimum of 5 to 7 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and corners if possible. A good rule of thumb is to place the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along, and each speaker one quarter the length of the back wall away from the side wall.
Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or left parallel with each other. Angling the speakers in (pointed directly at the listener) will result in a somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central image (generally, we recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with each other will result in a less bright, more diffuse sound. Try to leave the space on the sides of the speakers as open and unobstructed as possible so that there will be no interference with the rear radiated sound.
The BP7000SC/BP7001SCs are mirror imaged (packing cartons are labeled speaker 1 and speaker 2) with a flat-coned radiator on the bottom of each side and one active driver around waist-high (which you can feel through the grille cloth). The side-mounted subwoofers are located so they may be set up with both waist high active woofers facing in (toward each other) or both active woofers facing out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers about waist high to determine which side the woofer is on.) Facing the active woofers in or out will vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room. Usually, we start with the active woofers facing in as this is often the way it sounds best. Again, experiment to determine the best location for the speakers. Often, adjusting the spikes or feet of the BP7001SC so that the front of the speaker is approximately 1/2" to 3/4" higher than the rear will provide better sound.
“Spiking” Your Loudspeakers
An optional “spiking” kit has been provided should you desire to “spike” your loudspeakers. “Spiking” your loudspeakers will provide greater stability when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according
to many experts, result in an overall improvement in sonic performance.
Care should be taken when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for damage which may result from the use
of spikes.
The spike kit contains four spikes. To install, unscrew the plastic guides on the stabilizer brackets. Then screw the four spikes into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets. Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it to its exact desired position on the floor. You must lower the speaker to the exact position you want because once the spikes are in place you cannot move the speakers sideways on the rug or floor – this may damage the floor or the speakers. Next, adjust the spikes so the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes (and does not rock).
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Speaker Break-In
Your BP7000SC/BP7001SCs should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended break-in period of 40-60 hours or more of normal playing is required to reach full performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass, a more open “blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.
Connecting Your Loudspeakers
Connecting Your Speakers to Your Electronics
Your BP7000SC/BP7001SCs may be connected in several different ways. There are two sets of speaker level (high level) 5-way binding posts. In addition, each speaker has an LFE input. This input can be used with Dolby Digital* and DTS* 5.1 (6.1, 7.1) decoders to separately feed the discrete “Low Frequency Effects” channel into each subwoofer (which then combines with the low bass present separately in the left or right channel signals). If desired, you may hook up your BP7000SC/BP7001SCs simply by running one set of speaker wires from your amplifier to each BP7000SC/BP7001SCs, or as complexly as bi-wiring
the low/midand high-frequency section of each BP7000SC/ BP7001SCs in conjunction with running a separate low-level input to the LFE input of the subwoofer section of each speaker. Your BP7000SC/BP7001SCs will deliver exceptional performance no matter which hook-up method you use. The more complex methods are often chosen by advanced hobbyists to extract the last 1% of performance potential from the speakers, while most listeners use the simplest hook-ups which also deliver superb performance. Unlike a conventional system, where the subwoofer is driven only by an LFE subwoofer signal, the BP7000SC/ BP7001SCs are much more sophisticated and are driven by the left or right channel signal as well as the LFE signal. For optimum performance, please read through these instructions fully and follow them.
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