Definitive Technology CS-8000HD, CS-8060HD, CS-8080HD User Manual

Definitive Technology

CS-8060HD & CS-8080HD OWNER’S MANUAL

CS-8000HD Series Center Channels:

CS-8060HD, CS-8080HD

CS-8060HD

CS-8080HD

Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology CS Series Center Loudspeaker.
The CS Series is a compact high-definition loudspeaker system designed for use in
audio/video systems of the highest quality. Because of its wide range, high-power
handling and articulate clarity, it is ideal for use as a center channel in a high-

ming home theater system.

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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 setup procedures for your CS speaker.

Definitive Technology

RECEIVER/
AMPLIFIER

CS-8060HD & CS-8080HD

OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK 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.
Heat—Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators, floor

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egisters, stoves or other heat-generating devices.

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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 manufac-

turer’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 on 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 fire, shock, or other
hazards.

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Power Supply

1. The fuse and power disconnect device are located on the back of the speaker.

2. The disconnect device is the power cord, detachable at either the speaker or
the wall.

3. The power cord must be disconnected from the speaker before servicing.

Unpacking Your Model

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 Center Channel in the Notes section of
this owner's manual.

Positioning Your Speakers

Your new CS Series speaker is designed to add clarity and focus to the vocal range
and extend the musical image of your home theater. To optimize its performance,
please follow these simple guidelines. Although the following recommendations
will usually yield the best results, whatever sounds best to you is correct.

Figure 1 – Positioning CS Series Center Channel

above

or

below

1–2"
(2.5–5 cm)

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least 1–2" (2.5–5 cm) of space between the top of the speaker and any surface.

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iring and Polarity

A center channel
Speaker should
be placed as
close to the
center of your
television as
possible without
obstructing
your view.

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Strip 1/4" (6mm) wire.

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2

1. Unscrew binding post and insert wire.

2. Tighten until wire is secure.

Identify markings on wire and assign +/-.

Receiver/Amplifier

Ensure that the speaker is always connected to
the receiver or amplifier + to + and – to –.

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L R C SL SR SC

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Low
Level

L R C

SL LFE SR

Pre-Out

Speakers-Out

Optional

Receiver/Amplifier

VERY IMPORTANT:
Do not use your receiver’s auto set-up functions as they are

ften ineffective in setting up and adjusting speakers with built-

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in powered subwoofers!

Use the manual speaker setup functions in your receiver to set speaker
configuration, speaker distance and channel balance. Consult your receiver’s or
processor’s manual to learn how to access and use the setup menus. Set center
speaker as “Large.”

Figure 3 – Connection Option 1 and Connection Option 2

Speaker Setup:

Large

All Dolby/DTS multi-channel receiver/amplifiers feature a dedicated channel for a center
speaker. Consult your receiver's owner's manual for the appropriate connection procedure.

Powering the Active Subwoofer

Your CS Speaker contains a built-in, powered woofer designed to extend the
frequency response and dynamic range of the center channel. Do not connect
the Low Level input to your receiver’s LFE output. The CS speakers are not
designed to be a dedicated subwoofer.

our CS speaker must be plugged into an electrical socket of the appropriate

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voltage (as indicated on the back of your unit) using the electrical cor
you have attached to the back of the speaker
unplugged, the LED on the amplifier panel will flash for 30 seconds while the
firmware is loading. The CS Speaker has a special circuit which automatically
turns the powered woofer section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and
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a signal is sensed and the amplifier turns on. After the cessation of a signal, it
may take up to an hour for the amplifier to actually turn off. In some instances,
because of stray radio signals (RF) in your area, the LED may not turn off.
However
power when at idle.

equire an on-off switch. The LED on the back panel will light up when

, this is nothing to be concer

. When powering up from being

ned about as the amplifier draws little

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Setting Your Speakers’ Low-Frequency Level
Control

Your CS Speaker has a bass level control which
allows you to tune the output level of the
woofer to match your room and personal
listening preferences. Please note that there
are no controls to vary the crossover points
or phase because these have been
factory-calibrated and set to provide perfect
blending. We suggest beginning with the level
control set at approximately 12 o’clock.

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Max

Troubleshooting

If you experience any difficulties with your CS Center Channel loudspeaker, try
the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact your Definitive
Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.

1. Audible distortion when the speaker is playing at loud levels is caused
by turning up your receiver or amplifier louder than the receiver or the
speaker is capable of playing. Most receivers and amplifiers put out their
full-rated power well before the volume control is turned all the way up, so
the position of the volume control is a poor indicator of its power limit. If
your speakers distort when you play them loud, turn the volume down!

2. If you experience a
(polarity) with the other speakers in the system and needs to be rewired with
closer attention to connecting positive to positive and negative to negative
on both channels. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as color­coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you main­tain consistency
the same way (in phase).

3. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place.

4. Should you hear
the speakers’ power cords into a different AC circuit than your amplifier.

5. The system has sophisticated
reason the protection circuitry trips, turn off your system and wait five
minutes before trying the system again. If the speakers’ built-in amplifier
should over-heat, the system will turn off until the amplifier cools down
and resets.

6. Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged.

7. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet.

8. If you cannot get the subwoofer driver to turn on or if no sound comes out
and you are sure the system is set up properly, please bring the loudspeaker
to your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance; call first.

lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of phase

. It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in

hum or noise coming from your speakers, try plugging

internal protection circuitry. If for some

Technical Assistance

It is our pleasur
Center Channel or its setup, please contact your nearest Definitive Technology
dealer or call us directly at [phone] (US & Canada), 01 [phone]
(all other countries) or e-mail [e-mail].

offered in English only.

e to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your

Technical support is

Definitive Technology Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: [phone] (US & Canada),
01 [phone] (all other countries)

Service

Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be
performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however, you wish to

eturn the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and

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requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service
center.

Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address

of our offices only. Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be

ned without contacting us first and

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obtaining return authorization.

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CS-8060HD & CS-8080HD

OWNER’S MANUAL

CS-8060HD

CS-8080HD

Performance Specifications

Overall Frequency Response 30 Hz – 30k Hz 20 Hz – 30k Hz
Sensitivity 92 dB 92 dB
Nominal Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power 20 – 250w 20 – 300w
Built-In Subwoofer Amplifier Power 150w 300w

Dimensions

Height 5 3/4" (14.5 cm) 6 3/4" (17.15 cm)
Width 21 1/8" (53.68 cm) 23 1/2" (59.69 cm)
Depth 12" (30.4 cm) 14" (35.56 cm)

Speaker Complement

Active Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Diameter 8" (20.25 cm) 5"x10" (12.7x 25.4 cm)
Bass Radiator Quantity n/a 2
Bass Radiator Diameter n/a 5"x10" (12.7x 25.4 cm)
Midrange Driver Quantity 2 2
Midrange Diameter 4 1/2" (11.43 cm) 5 1/4" (13.34 cm)
Tweeter Quantity 1 1
Tweeter Diameter 1" (2.54 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)

Notes

Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components

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this Definitive loudspeaker product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a peri­od of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date
of the original purchase from a Definitive Authorized Dealer. If the Product is defective in material or workmanship,

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except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Definitive. Product that is
repaired or replaced under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect. This war­ranty is non-transfer
to any other party.

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Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit,
cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does
not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak
reception. This warranty does not cover labor costs or damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of

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other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.

THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOID IF:

The product has been damaged, altered in any way, mishandled during transportation, or tampered with.

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2) The product is damaged due to accident, fire, flood, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, customer

applied cleaners, failure to observe manufacturers warnings, neglect or related events.

3) Repair or modification of the Product has not been made or authorized by Definitive Technology.

4) The product has been improperly installed or used.

Product must be returned (insured and prepaid), together with the original dated proof of purchase to the Authorized

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