Definitive Technology 6.5LCR User Manual
Definitive Technology
DI LCR
OWNER’S MANUAL
5.5LCR
Specifications
5.5LCR
Woofer
Tweeter
15-5/16" (38.9cm)
7-3/8" (18.7cm)
14-3/8" (36.4cm)
6-7/16" (16.4cm)
3-5/8" (9.3cm)
3-1/8" (7.27cm)
2@5-1/4" (13.3cm)
1@1"(25mm)
8 lbs (3.6Kg)
28Hz - 30kHz
89dB
4-8 Ohms
10 -250 WPC
Grille Length
Grille Width
Cutout Width
Cutout Length
Total Depth *
Mounting Depth In-Wall **
Product Weight
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Impedance
Recommended Amp Power
* From back of mounting flange to deepest part of product
** Total depth when product installed in 1/2" (12.7 mm) thick material
6.5LCR
17-1/8" (43.5cm)
8-5/16" (21.0cm)
16-3/16" (41.0cm)
7-5/16" (18.6cm)
3-5/8" (9.3cm)
3-1/8" (7.27cm)
2@6-1/2" (16.5cm)
1@1"(25mm)
8.5 lbs (3.9Kg)
26Hz - 30kHz
90dB
4-8 Ohms
10 - 275 WPC
6.5
LCR
Thank You
Thank you for choosing Definitive Technology Disappearing In-Wall Loudspeakers.
The DI Series products offer extraordinary sound quality from speakers that are
barely visible when installed in a wall or ceiling. Our engineers spent many
years 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 DI Series speaker.
Unpacking Your Disappearing In-Wall Speakers
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 loud-
speaker. 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 speakers and on the carton in this manual and save it for future
reference should your speaker need service. For your best protection, register your DI
Series products on-line at http://www.definitivetech.com/Registration/.
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– 12 inches
(2.5 – 31cm)
1 – 3 inches
(
25 – 75mm)
Painting DI LCR Speakers
Your DI Series speakers may be painted to match the color of the wall
or ceiling in which they are installed. Failure to follow the following
painting instructions may result in seriously degraded sound quality.
It is your responsibility to make sure your painting contractor sees and
follows these instructions.
1. DO NOT PAINT THE GRILLE WITH A BRUSH OR ROLLER —
they will clog the fine mesh of the grille and cloth scrim and result
in poor sound quality.
2.
Remove the grille from the speaker and place it on a drop cloth,
newspaper or plastic sheet.
3. The grille MUST be spray painted with one of the following:
• Spray paint that closely matches the desired finish/color
• A custom spray bomb color matched to your paint finish
• Indoor latex paint using a spray gun (paint must be diluted
to the paint manufacturer’s specifications)
4. Do not remove the backing cloth (scrim).
5. Paint should be applied in a series of thin coats sprayed at
approximately 60 degrees from the grille surface, allowing each
coat to fully cure before applying additional coats.
6. To ensure that the paint distribution is evenly applied, each coat
should be applied from at least 4 different directions to the grille.
(N, S, E & W) This will ensure an even coverage on the grille.
7. Once the grille has been painted and the paint has fully cured, you
may use a brush or small roller to touch-up the outer edge of the
grille frame — being VERY careful not to get any additional paint
on the grille mesh surface.
Figure 1
TV
Placement Options
Definitive Technology DI Series Loudspeakers give you nearly endless
placement options. But remember that placement choice for your in-wall
speakers bears careful consideration, as installation requires that you cut a
hole in your wall or ceiling. It is best to keep the speakers at least 2 feet
(60 cm) from side walls [Figure 1]. When using DI Series models in home
theater applications follow the guidelines illustrated in Figures 2 and 3.
Orient the left and right speakers so that the tweeters are on the outside
edge as shown in Figure 2. Definitive DI Series In-Wall Loudspeakers have
aimable tweeters that allow you to focus their sound toward or away from
your listening area depending on the application (see page 6).
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Installation
Installation Cautions
Installation of Disappearing Series Loudspeakers requires skills in using
tools such as a drill, screwdriver, saws and power tools. Installation also
entails running wires through walls. You should have a thorough under-
standing of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area
behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers.
When cutting holes in and running wires through walls/ceilings, you
run the risk of cutting electrical wires or water pipes, thereby causing
safety hazards and property damage. If you are in any doubt that you
possess the necessary skills or tools, contact your Definitive Technology
dealer, general contractor or a professional installer.
Required Tools
• Pencil for marking the location of installation.
• Bubble level
• Keyhole saw, utility knife or material- appropriate incising implement
for cutting drywall or other wall material.
• Phillips head screwdriver.
• Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut).
DI LCR
Template
OWNER’S MANUAL
Figure 4
Installation Procedure
You must first install speaker wires that meet appropriate building and fire
codes before installing the speakers. Use at least 18 gauge wire or heavier to
ensure optimum sound quality.
• Make sure the material into which you plan to mount the speakers
(plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the
speakers (see specification page for the weight of your model).
• Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring
or plumbing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker with grille on in your
chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs,
corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/window frames. Your cutout
must be at least 2" (50 mm) from adjoining walls or ceiling, internal studs
or plumbing.
• NOTE: The DI 5.5
only if it is perfectly centered between the studs. Plan the placement of
your on-wall TV and speakers very carefully before cutting holes. The DI
6.5LCR will not fit between standard-spaced wall studs when used in a
horizontal orientation. If you wish to use a DI 6.5LCR as a horizontal center
channel speaker or if you cannot center a DI 5.5LCR between studs, consult
a professional installer.
LCR will fit between studs when used horizontally but
Figure 5
• Using the supplied template, trace the installation location with a
pencil. You can do this by holding the template in your preferred
location and tracing around it. Use a bubble level to square and level
the template [Figure 4].
• Carefully cut the hole with the appropriate cutting tool for your wall
or ceiling material. Start the hole by drilling a hole on the inside of the
tracing (with the drill bit just inside the line). Use this hole to insert the
saw or knife and begin cutting [Figure 5].
• Once you have cut the hole, pull the speaker wire out of the hole and
connect the speaker. Strip 1/2" inch (12 mm) of insulation from each of
the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each
of the conductors into a single unfrayed strand. Note that one of the
terminals on the rear of each speaker is marked red (+) and the other
black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal
(+) of your amplifier or receiver to the red terminal (+) on your speaker
and the wire from the black terminal (-) of your amplifier or receiver to
the black terminal (-) on your speaker. Most wire has some indicator
(such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors
to help you maintain consistency [Figure 6].
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