Definitive Technology BP7002, BP7004, BP7006 User Manual

BP7002/BP7004/BP7006

Bipolar SuperTower Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered

Congratulations on your purchase of the Deﬁnitive Technology BP7002/BP7004/BP7006 Bipolar Loudspeaker System. The BP7002/BP7004/BP7006 are very unique speakers which combine our award-winning and patented bipolar technology with a built-in side-ﬁring subwoofer system (US Patent #5,887,068) complete with 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 BP7002/BP7004/BP7006 speakers.

Owner’s Manual

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Subwoofer

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

ISK 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 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 ﬁ shock, or other hazards.

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CAUTION: Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of the product inadvertently tipping over, two 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: Two stabilizer brackets (supplied), four 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.)

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 bracket.

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.

AVERTISSEMENT: Mesures de Sécurité Importantes

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: Deux supports stabiliseurs (fournis), quatre 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 BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s

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 BP7002/BP7004/BP7006 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 BP7002/BP7004/BP7006’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 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 image (generally 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 BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s 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 above one of the radiators (which you can feel through the grille cloth). The side-mounted subwoofers are located so they may be set up with both higher mounted active woofers facing in (toward each other) or both active woofers facing out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers to determine which side the higher mounted active 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 so that the front of the speaker is approximately 1/2" to 3/4" higher than the rear will provide better sound.

, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central

, we recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with

“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 and the bottom of the speaker. Then screw the four spikes into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets and the bottom of the speakers. 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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