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
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