Definitive Technology BPl.2X, BP2X Owner's Manual

BPl.2X & BP2X

Full Range Bipolar Surround/Satellite

Speaker Systems

Owner's

Manual

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase
Technology
Satellite Speaker System. These revolutionary
loudspeakers utilize state-of-the-art components
(homopolymer-coned bass/midrange drivers, moving
coil ferrofluid-cooled dome high-frequency radiators,
uniphase crossover networks, etc.), a non-resonant
monocoque cabinet and low-diffraction construction
in order to achieve the most lifelike sound possible in
your listening room for many years to come. These
compact, high-quality bipolar (equal sound radiates
both front and rear) speaker systems are intended pri­marily for use as a rear or side speakers in

Logic*,

as
used as front "effects" speakers in multi-channel DSP
systems,

all

Dolby

6.1

BPl.2X

Digital

and

7.1

systems.

or

as front main left and right speakers.

or

BP2X BipolarSurround/

AC-3*,

DTS*,

In

addition, they can also be

of

Dolby

a Definitive

Dolby

Digital

EX*,

Pro
as

well

Please Inspect

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
Definitive dealer or the shipping company which delivered
your loudspeaker.

For

Shipping Damage

be reported at once to your

*Registered Trademark

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Connecting

It is critical for proper performance that all speakers (left, right, center and rear) be
connected in proper phase. Note that one terminal
and the other (-) is colored black. Please make certain that you connect the red
terminal on each speaker to the red (+) terminalofits channel on your amplifier
receiver, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal. It is essential that all
speakers be connected in the same way to the amplifier (in phase).
a great lack

Usually ifdistortion is heard when the speakers

of

bass, it is likely that one speaker is outofphase with the others.

Your

Loudspeakers

on

each speaker (+) is colored red

are

(+)

If

you experience

being drivenatloud
levels, it is caused by driving (turning up) the amplifier too loud and not
driving thespeakers with more power than they can handle. Remember,
most amplifiers
trol is turned all the way up!
loud,

turn

down the amplifierorget a bigger one.

Positioning

put

out their full-rated power well before the volume con-

If

your speakers distort when you play them

the

BP1.2X

or

BP2X in

Your

Room

or

For Rear

The BP1.2X and BP2X are designed to be extremely flexible in termsoftheir
placement when used as surround speakers. They may be used on the side walls,
rear walls
walls the speakers should normally be located adjacent to or behind the listening
position. The speakers may also be placed near the rear comers
located on the rear wall.
the rear wall, we suggest rear wall placement
positioned on either side
preferred; however, midwall
speakers would be hung on the wall with the input connection plate up against the
wall, however, the BP1.2X and BP2X may also be placed on shelves or stands.
course, experimentation is encouraged to get the best performance in your particular
room. As a starting point, we suggest mounting the speakers on the side walls
behind the listening position about 3-6 feet
listening position and the rear wall.

When using
(which they are perfect for), one pair will normally be located on the side walls as
described above and an additional 1 or2 speakers will be located on the rear wall as
described above.

or

Side Surround Speakers

or

in the rear comersofthe listening room. When placed along the side

of

the room or

If

you have your couch or listening position near or against

of

the BP1.2X and BP2X with them

of

the couch and in from the side wall. High placement is

or

floor placement is certainly acceptable. Normally

off

the floor and halfway between the

BPI.2X

and BP2X in Dolby EX and other6.1 and 7.1 systems

Of

For Front

Becauseoftheir superb performance characteristics, the BP1.2X and BP2X can
also be used as a front main system. In this configuration they should normally be
placed about 6-8 feet apart approximately at ear level with the inside facing baffle,
which has drivers mounted on it, facing towards the listening position.

Main

(Left

and Right) Speakers

For

Front

The
tions. They should
and the speakers separated by approximately two-thirds
above ear level
necessary.

Effects Speakers

BPl.2X

and BP2X are ideal for useasfront effects speakers in DSP installa-

be placed on the front wall with the wire tenninals against the wall

is

recommended ifpossible; however, lower placementispossible,

of

the front wall. Placement

if

Mounting

Each
used to hang the speakers on the wall. Use a toggle bolt or other similar anchored
fastener in the wall to hold the screw which the mounting plate will hang on. Do not
use an unanchored screw in the wall.

BPl.2X

the

and BP2X comes with a premounted mounting plate which may be

BP1.2X and

BP2X

Technical Assistance

Itisour pleasure to offer assistanceifyou have any questions regarding your
BP1.2X and BP2X
dealer or contact us directly at 410-363-7148.

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or

their setup. Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology

Service

Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will nonnally be per­fonned by your local Definitive Technology dealer.
the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and requesting
authorization as well as the locations

of

the nearest factory service center.

If,

however, you wish to return

Please note that the address given in this booklet is the addressofour
offices only. Under

no

circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to
our offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return
authorization.

Definitive Technology Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: [phone]

Visit

us

at

www.definitivetech.com

Specifications

BP1.2X Specifications

Dimensions
Frequency Response
Efficiency
Nominal Impedance
Driver Complement

Recommended
Associated Amplification

16

3/

"W X 5

9
52

Hz-30kHz

90

dB

8 ohms

Two

12

15/

16

"0

X 10

2

1/

"H

em. high resolution, high power, bass/midrange
drivers with mineral filled polypropylene cones, butyl rubber
surrounds and dust caps, and two

25

mm. ferroftuid damped

moving coil pure aluminum dome tweeters
10-125 watts/channel

BP2X

Specifications

Dimensions
Frequency Response
Efficiency
Nominal Impedance
Driver Complement

Recommended
Associated Amplification

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