Definitive Technology SR-8080BP, SR-8040BP, SR-8000 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology SR-8000
These compact, high-quality bipolar speakers are intended primarily for use
side speakers. In addition, they can also be used as front "effects" speakers in multi-

DSP

channel
an excellent addition

Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product. In order
that

you experience the finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a
momenttofully read this owner's manual
installation

systems. The lifelike soundfield

to

any room.

and

setup procedures for yourSRsurround speakers.

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and

flexible placement make this speaker

and

familiarize yourself with the proper

SR-8080BP

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Surround Speakers.

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ensure

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Positioning

Your

SR-8000

Surround

Speakers

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IMPORTANT:

Do

not use

nature

your

receiver's

auto

setup function!!! The Bipolar

of this speaker will often confuse the receiver's auto

setup.

Dolby Digital and DIS multi-channel systems have critical channel balance
and

speaker setup procedures which
perform properly. Consult your receiver's or processor's manualtolearn
to access your system setup menus. Set speaker setupto"small"
to 80Hz for

the

SR-8080BP

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how

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(6mm)

binding

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wire.

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Troubleshooting

If

you experience
suggestions below.Ifyou still have problems, contact your Definitive
Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.

1.

Audible distortion

caused by driving (turning up) your receiver or amplifier louder
the speakers are capable of playing. Most receivers
their full-rated power well before
way up, so
power limit.Ifyour speakers distort
volume down!

2.Ifyou experience a

phase with
connect positivetopositive
Most speaker wire has some indicator (suchascolor-coding, ribbing or
writing)onone
Itisessential to connect
(in phase).

3.

Make sure all your system interconnects are solidly in place.

4.

Check

any

difficulties with yourSRSeries loudspeakers, try

when

the

speakers are playing at loud levels

and

amplifiers

the

volume controlisturned all

the

position of

the

other

of the two conductorstohelp you maintain consistency.

thatnoforeign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet.

the

volume controlisa poor indicator of its

when

you play

lack

of

bass, it

is

likely

and

needs to be rewired paying closer attention to

and

negativetonegativeonboth

both

speakerstothe

them

that

one

amplifier in

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loud,

the

channels.

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