PowerMonitor ™
500 • 700 • 900
Audio/Video Magnetically Shielded Loudspeakers
with Built-In Powered Subwoofer
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology PowerMonitor Audio/Video Loudspeaker System. This revolutionary loudspeaker utilizes state-of-the-art components (castbasket homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil ferrofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiator, long excursion subwoofer, Infinite Power Source™ amplifier, uniphase crossover networks, etc.), a non-resonant monocoque cabinet, low diffraction construction and complete magnetic shielding, in order to achieve the most lifelike sound possible in your listening room for many years to come.
The Definitive Technology PowerMonitors are compact high definition loudspeaker systems designed for use in audio/video systems of the highest quality. Because of their compact size, wide range, high power handling and natural articulate clarity, they are ideal for use as a left main, right main, and center speaker (which may be stand, shelf, wall or in-cabinet mounted) in conjunction with all surround sound decoding systems, including Dolby Pro Logic*, Dolby Digital AC-3*, DTS*, Dolby Digital EX*, as well as all 6.1 and 7.1 systems. In addition, the PowerMonitors are ideal for use as rear or side surround speakers in all surround sound decoding systems or as audiophile quality main speakers in a high quality stereo system.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 spilled inside of 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.
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Unpacking Your PowerMonitors
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 PowerMonitors in the appropriate place on your warranty card.
Positioning the PowerMonitors in Your Room
The PowerMonitors are very flexible in terms of their positioning and placement requirements. They can be placed on a bookshelf, on or in an entertainment cabinet (in the open or enclosed behind a grille or door with appropriate opening to the room), on a stand, or mounted on the wall. They can be positioned vertically or horizontally (just be sure that if you position them horizontally that the side of the speaker where the woofer is located under the grill cloth — you can tell by feeling the cloth — faces up). The side of the speaker where the woofer is located should not be pressed right up against a wall or another object but should have at least 1 to 2" of clearance (the woofer side of the speaker can be very close to a side wall, just not pressed against it).
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.
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 the rear wall. 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.
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The PowerMonitors are mirror imaged (packing cartons are labeled speaker 1 and speaker 2) with the side mounted subwoofers located so they may be set up with both woofers facing in (toward each other) or both woofers facing out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers to determine which side the woofer is on.) Facing the woofers in or out will vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room. Again, experiment to determine the best location for the speakers. If you use a PowerMonitor for a center speaker, you may use either a speaker #1 or speaker #2, and it may be positioned either vertically or horizontally.
Speaker Break-In
Your PowerMonitors should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of normal playing is required to reach full performancecapability. 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
Hooking Up Your PowerMonitors
Your PowerMonitors each have one pair of gold 5-way binding posts and one low level RCA LFE input. Normally, you will hook up the left main/front channel red(+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red(+) terminal of your left PowerMonitor and the left main/front channel black(-) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) terminal of your left PowerMonitor. Connect the right channel main/ front channel red(+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red(+) terminal of your right PowerMonitor and the black(-) terminal of the right main/front channel of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) terminal of your right PowerMonitor. If your receiver/decoder has a bass management system, tell it that you have large left and right channel speakers and no subwoofer. The speaker’s electronics will take an infinitesimally small signal from the speaker level input and convert it to a low level signal which then drives the built-in subwoofer power amp.
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