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.

Techm/ngj®

and

flexible placement make this speaker

and

familiarize yourself with the proper

SR-8080BP

Loudspeakers®

Hi-Polar

Surround Speakers.

as

to

a rear or

ensure

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Positioning

Your

SR-8000

Surround

Speakers

Figure 3 - ConnectingSpeaker

to

Amplifier

Figure I-Rear

For

useasrear

the

speakers

and

6'

tening

Connecting

Figure 2 - Wiring

approximately

(2

m)

area.

and

surround

apart

Your

Side SurroWld Placement

o

speakers,

6'

(2

directly

m)

behind

Loudspeakers

and

Polarity

position

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and
behind

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directly

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surround

or

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Receiver/Amplifier

Speaker

Outputs

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Speaker

Setup:

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SR-8080BP

CrossoverOf80Hz

SR-8060BP

Crossover

011

OOHz

VERY

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

and

must

100Hz for

be followedifthe

the

SR-8060BP.

systemisto

and

crossover

how

Strip

1.

Unscrew

2.

Tighten

1/4"

(6mm)

binding

until

wire.

post

and

wireissecure.

insert

wire.

IdentifY

markingsonwire

Ensure

that
nectedtothe
and

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and

assign

Receiver/Amplifier

the

speakerisalways

receiveroramplifier+to

con-

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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

speakerisout

loud,

the

channels.

same way

the

is

thanitor

put
the

turn

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of

out

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Technical Assistance

Itisour pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your
Center Channel or its setup, please contact your nearest Definitive Technology

at

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support

Service

Service

and

warranty workonyour Definitive loudspeakers will normally be

performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer.

us,

return the speaker to
requesting authorizationaswell as the location of
center.

Please

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return

please contactusfirst, describing the problem

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Notes

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SR-8040BP

Performance Specifications

Overall Frequency

Response

40Hz-30kHz

50Hz

- 30kHz
Sensitivity 92dB 92dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power

20-200w 20-200w

Dimensions

Hei!=jht
Width
Depth

Speaker

Complement

15-5/8"

9"

(22.76

16-5/16"

(39.69

em)

(41.4

em)

em)

9-1/2"

7-13/16"

8"

(20.25

(24.12

Bass/Midran!=je Driver Quantity 2 2

3 1

/2"

Bass/Midrange Diameter

4

1/2"

(11.43

em)

(8.89
Tweeter Quantity 2 2
Tweeter Diameter

1" (2.54

em)

1" (2.54

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