Itisimportant, because ofthe BP7002/BP7004/BP7006's unique bipolar (front
and
rear)
radiation pattern,
in
ordertoassure optimum performanceinyour
although
are
somewhat
Remember,
these
recommendations
unique,sodo
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Please
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all
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BP7002/BP7004/BP7006inthe
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system
and
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system. Record
senditin.
Speakers in Your Room
that
some
not
besttoyouiscorrect.
simple
are
usually
be
afraidtoexperiment
set-up
valid,
recommendations
room.
Please remember that
all
rooms
with
and
the
visible
or
and
Save
all
cartons
appropriate
be
followed
listening set-ups
speakers.
that
the
In
most rooms the speakers shouldbeplaced 5to36
in
ordertoallow
note that they can
closer
the rear
for
the
away
the speakers separated
and each speaker one quarter the length of
each
somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central
image (generally,
each other
the sides of
no
speaker I
one active driver above one of
cloth). The side-mounted subwoofers
higher mounted active woofers facing
woofers facing
determine which side the higher mounted active wooferison.) Facing
woofers
with your
the
speakers. Often, adjusting the spikes or
approximately
to
the rear wall will increase
wall
with the speakers'
rear
wall
The
speakers should usually
from
the side walls
Speakers
other.
interference with the rear radiated
The BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
wayitsounds best. Again, experimenttodetermine the best location
Angling the speakersin(pointed directlyatthe listener)
will
and
in
or out will vary
room.
the
rear radiated soundtofreely reflect off the back
go
closer
will
decrease the bass output (which, of course, can
low
will
increase spaciousness
may
be
angledintoward
we
recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with
resultina
the
speakersasopen
speaker2)with a flat-coned radiator
out
(away
Usually,
1/2"to3/4" higher than
to,
or further
the
frequency controls). Sometimes placement further
be
placed a minimum of5to7 feet apart
and
comers if possible. A good rule of thumbisto
by
one half the length ofthe wall they
less
bright,
and
are
the
radiators (which
from
each other). (Feel
the
sound somewhat
we
start
with
from,
bass
and
the
listening position or left parallel with
more
unobstructedaspossiblesothat there
sound.
mirror imaged (packing cartons
are
locatedsothey
in
(toward each other) or both active
the
feetsothat
the
the
output while placement further
the
sense ofdepth.
the
back wall away from
diffuse sound.
the
and
active woofers facinginas
rear
will
inches
wall
ifdesired. Placement
on
the
you
can
may
side of
which
the
frontofthe speaker
provide better sound.
from
the
wall.
be
compensated
are
positioned along,
the
will
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bottom of each
feel
through
be
set
up
the
speakers
wayisbest
rear
wall
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from
and
place
side
wall.
result in a
the
space
will
are
labeled
side
the
grille
with
both
to
the
active
will
vary
thisisoften
for
the
is
from
kept
on
be
and
"Spiking" Your Loudspeakers
An optional "spiking" kit has been provided should you desireto"spike"
your loudspeakers. "Spiking" your loudspeakers will provide greater stability
when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according
experts, result
taken when using spikesasthey may cause damagetowooden or other floors
which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology
not responsible for damage which may result from the use of spikes.
The spike kit contains four spikes.
the stabilizer brackets and the bottom
into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets and the bottom
Then, with the help
its
exact desired position on the
position you want because once the spikes are
speakers sideways on the rug or floor - this may damage the floor or the
speakers. Next, adjust the spikes
II
(and does not rock).
in
an overall improvementinsonic performance. Care should
of
to
is
specifically
To
install, unscrew the plastic guides on
of
the speaker. Then screw the four spikes
of
the speakers.
another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it
floor.
You
must lower the speakertothe exact
in
place you cannot move the
so
the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes
many
be
to
Speaker Break-In
Your
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s should
however,anextended break-in period of 40-60
is
requiredtoreach
to
workinand
smoother
high
full
performance
resultsinfuller
bass,amore
capability.
frequency reproduction.
sound
good
hoursormore
Break-in
open
"blossoming" midrange
right out of
Connecting Your Loudspeakers
Your
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
binding
used
the
combines
Unlike
subwoofer
and
optimum
the
terminal of
of
Connect
receivertothe
the
your
way
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right surround
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into
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left or right channel
where
the
subwooferisdriven
are
much
signalaswellasthe
these
instructions
are
your
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and
the
left
main
set
of speakers,
your
receiver or amplifiertothe
main/front channel black(-)terminal
black(-)terminalofyour
red(
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and
your
receiveroramplifiertothe
that
both
speakers
the
amplifier.Ifyou
phase
your
and
the
left surround black(-)terminal of
with
receiver or amplifiertothe
be connected
the
other.
black(-)terminal of your left surround
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your
amplifier or receivertothe
and
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allows
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input
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amplifier
the
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in
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speaker.
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them.
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The
simplest implementation of
hook-up
set
"no"
into
BP7002/BP7004SC/BP7006s
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the
subwoofer power
your
your
receiverorprocessor's
subwoofer.
the
left
speakers
speaker
With
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006
The
and
right channels
have
level
input
amp.
Speaker Wire Only
bass
management
a special circuit
and
convertsitto
use
with
DTSorDolby
with
speaker
menuto"Large" left
system
anditwillbereproduced
giving
you
all
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that
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a low-level signal
and
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then
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right
send
by
main
the
the
which
speakers
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small
signal
then
simply
above
LFE
drives
and
and
signal.
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the
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in
additiontothe
from
line
BP7006
management
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the
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your
level
and
subwoofer.
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speaker
dealer)
cables, connecting
outofthe
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othertothe
system
that
wires.
you
on Your BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
LFE
onetothe
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have
SACD
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
Becauseofthe
SACD
channel interconnects) requires
receiverorprocessor
these
Input"
playerorDVD-Audio player
players, please
section.
nature of their
and
your
use
the
connection
you
have
the
optiontouse
Todothis,
output
input
"large"
or
bass
management
(or
the
useofan
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006.Ifyou
simply
on
your
receiverorprocessortofeed
LFE
on
input
your
left
right
and
on
right
DVD-Audio
systems, a multi-channel
any
other fonnat
LFE
connection
method
outlinedinthe
use
the
low
a "Y" connector (available
your
left
BP7002/BP7004j
speaker.
front
"Tell"
speakers
with
that
requires
between
level
your
your
are
using
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LFE
bass
and
using
your
the
input
6-
one
LFE
two
of
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at
loud
and
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voluine
play
ifdistortionisheard
levels,itis
not
driving
the
most
controlisturned
them
loud,
caused
speakers
amplifiers
turn
down
by
all
the
when
driving
with
put
the
the
(turning
more
out
their
way
up!ITyour
speakers
amplifierorget
up)
power
full-rated
are
being
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amplifier
than
they
power
speakers
a bigger
driven
can
well
distort
one.
too
loud
handle.
before
when
the
you
Setting
Bass
Your Receiver
and Treble Controls on
or
Amplifier
Nonnally
or0dB.
bass,
raise
keeping
sound.
that
consumers
fact
this
Also,ifyour
you
the
almost
we
recommend
This
will
the
subwoofer's "Level" control
in
mind
leaveitflat.
problem
that
about
was
always
give
you
even a little tum of
amplifierorreceiver
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what
they
misadjusted
sounds
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section
mustbeplugged
on
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electronics
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whenasignalisfedtothe
Please
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and
take
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nothingtobe
are
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s contain a built-in, active powered subwoofer
as
wellasan
back of
a special circuit
note
the
amplifier
uptoan
presenceinyour
idling.
your
module
thatifyou
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hour
concerned
electronic crossover
intoanelectrical socket of
unit)
on
the
which
hear a
red
LED
turns
on.
for
the
area,
that
you
set
the
the
most
reason for
thought
the
best.
the
on
aboutasthe
Active Subwoofer Section
using
back of
automatically
loudspeaker
pop
the
Please
amplifiertoactually
the
tone
the
the
from
back
note
red
linear
the
thisisthat
were
controls.
plug
on
loudspeaker.
turns
and
the
panel
that
LEDs
amplifiers
"Bass"
and
on
your
knob
has
a graphic equalizer,
improperly sounding speakers
andsoeach BP7002/BP7004/BP7006
the
the
endofthe
the
does
speaker
will
after
tum
may
and
"Treble" controls
natural
we
Whenindoubt, leave
appropriate voltage
not
light
the
not
draw
sound.Ifyou
BP7002/ BP7004/BP7006,
can
makeabig
have
spoken
black
The
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006
powered
require
when
up
cessation of a signal,itmay
off.Insome
tum
almostnopower
subwoofer section
the
whenasignalissensed
off.
differenceinthe
we
with
(as
cord attachedtothe
an
on-off
amp
powers
instances,
However,
on
want
more
recommend
many
when,
them
switch.
flat;
indicated
up,
this
because
this
is
when
they
flat
in
on
To
prevent accidental damagetothe
BP7004IBP7006s
from
internal overload protection circuit,
down
operation after a
when
overdriven or overheated and
few
minutes.
Setting Your Speakers' Low-Frequency
Level Control.
Your
BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
perfectly
match
Please
these
perfonnance
level
tune
your
note
have
control
the
output
roomaswellasto
that
there
been
factory
benefitofthis
setatapproximately
levelofthe
are
no
calibrated
sub
overdriving
the
which
havealevel
powered
fulfill
controlstovary
innovative product).
your
own
and
settoprovide perfect blending(amajor
120'clock.
woofers
system,
will
will
low
the
built into your
the
sub
woofers
turn
the
subwoofers off or
then
resume
control
personal listening preferences.
crossover pointsorphase
We
which
frequency subwoofer section
suggest beginning
normal
allows
BP7002/
feature an
you
to
because
with
to
the
Setting Low-Frequency Balance When Using
Separate
We
suggest that when
on
your BP7002/BP7004/BP7006stosound balanced when listeningtomusic
stereo
balancing procedure
sound effects
control of
the
speakers separately
the
comer, etc.) if
feature
as
and
use
Normally
the
two
speakersinordertoallow
left
and
right speakersinyour
which
the
abilitytooptimize
VERY
and
Bass
LFE
the.1channel or
as
you
the
level control of
right speaker. However, these controls can also
thisishow
allows
IMPORTANT: Setting Channel Balance
Input
you
are
using
bass
on
your decodertoraise or lower the
require.
the
to
compensate
room
you
must
you
much greater flexibilityinloudspeaker placement,aswell
what
could otherwisebedifficult placement situations.
Management
a separate LFE input,
level control in your Dolby Digital channel
left
speaker
youtovary
for
variations
(i.e.,
set
them
the
when
up.
Systems
you
set
the
bass
level
for
will
be
set the sameasthe
be
set differently
response of left
and
asymmetrical positioning of
oneisclosertoa
Thisisa very unique
and
right
side
and
bass
movie
level
wall
useful
level
in
on
or
Dolby
channel balancing procedure for the left and right front speakers, center
channel, rears and subwoofer (if it
Out"
properly.
the overall sound of their system
improper system balance. In fact, many users never realize that thereisa
system balance procedure
Also
have bass management systems (systems which direct the bass
channels)
also
problems relating
traced back
that there
Your
"Large" left and right main speakers and "Yes" subwoofer.
Definitive center channel with a built-in powered subwoofer, set your decoder's
bass management center channel setting
experiment with this to
using large rear surround speakers with very extended
such
woofer,
sub
"Large."Ifnot, set themto"Small."
Digital and
low-level
note that
be
properly adjusted.
receiver or decoder's bass management system shouldbeset for
as
a large Definitive floor-standing system or one with a built-in powered
connection) which mustbefollowed
We
have spoken with many system users with problems relating
which
to
improper bass management. In fact, many users never realize
is
a bass management proceduretobe
set the rear channels ofyour decoder's bass management system
DTS
5.1
(6.1,7.1) systems and decoders have a critical
is
hooked up through the "LFE or Sub
ifthe systemisto
which
tobefollowed.
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vary from unittounit. This bass management system must
to
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have spoken with many system users with
the overall sound of their system which couldbeclearly
see
what sounds bestinyour specific system).Ifyou
couldbeclearly traced back
DTS
5.1
(6.1,
7.1)
systems and decoders
followed.
to
"Large" (although
low
to
If
you
you
frequency response
perform
to
the various
have a
should
to
are
to
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