Definitive Technology UIW64A, UIW55, UIW65 User Manual

Ultimate In-Wall

High-Performance Designer Loudspeakers

Owner's Manual

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of
Definitive Technology Ultimate In-Wall
Series Loudspeakers. These reference quality
loudspeakers provide the highest level of sonic
performance and construction quality and are
designed for easy flush mount installation in
walls and ceilings of homes and commercial
spaces. Six years of intensive research and
development by Definitive engineers, working
in collaboration with one of the world’s leading
industrial design firms, has produced the finest
in-wall loudspeaker series on the market. The
beautiful upscale designer styling of all models
is perfect for the finest homes belonging to the
most discriminating homeowners.

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The Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeaker Series

All models:

• Incorporate high power, high definition cast basket Definitive
bass/midrange drivers combined with state of the art Definitive

1" dome tweeters (except UIW 63/A and UIW 83/A which use

a stamped basket driver).

• Incorporate polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds.

• Incorporate a complete precision crossover system designed by
Definitive engineers for seamless driver blending.

• Are moisture resistant to allow use in bathrooms, etc.

• Incorporate the installer’s favorite: a sturdy, easy and quick to use
metal pivoting dog mounting system.

• Are easily paintable and come complete with mounting templates
and plastic paint masks.

• Optional rough-in kits are available.

• UIW 55, 65, and 75 incorporate a variable high frequency
equalization control to optimize response characteristics for
different mounting positions.

The Sound Quality Is Extraordinary

The Ultimate In-Walls have been voiced by Definitive engineers

(using the superb facilities of the National Research Council) to the
same high-end standards as all Definitive loudspeakers. The drivers
and baffles are perfectly integrated into the designs to minimize the
diffraction problems that are inherent with most other in-wall
loudspeakers. To ensure that you experience the finest performance
possible from your Ultimate In-Walls, we encourage you to read this
owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with the proper installation
and set-up procedures.

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Unpacking Your In-Wall Loudspeakers

Please Inspect For Shipping Damage

Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible
or concealed damage most likely will have occurred in handling after
it left the plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive deal­er or the delivery company that delivered your loudspeakers. Please
unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials
in case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial num­bers found on the back of the In-Wall Loudspeakers in the appropriate
place on your warranty card.

Ultimate In-Wall Installation

Definitive’s Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeakers are designed to be
mounted in walls or ceilings with excellent results. Because of their
wide dispersion characteristics and other aspects of their superb sonic
performance, mounting position in your room is very flexible. Because
of the different requirements of the wide variety of room shapes and
sizes, we recommend that you consult with the custom installation
specialist at your Definitive Technology dealer regarding your own
particular needs.

Painting Your In-Wall Loudspeakers

All Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeakers are easily paintable and are
shipped with plastic paint masks (which should be retained even if
you initially decide not to paint the speakers). The grill and frame
must be painted separately and, for best results, prior to installation
in the wall.

For the grill, spray painting is the recommended method. Follow
the paint manufacturer’s directions for ventilation and correct spraying
procedure. Be very careful not to clog the speaker grill with too heavy
a coat of paint as this will impair system sonic performance.

For the frame, spray painting is preferred but brush or roller will also
give good results. The supplied frame masks should be put in place to
protect the speaker components whichever method you choose.

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Planning for Installation

Please allow a minimum of two inches of clearance in all directions
behind the wallboard for your speakers. Lateral clearance should not
be an issue as all models of Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeakers are narrow
enough to fit between wall studs.

Required Tools for Installation

• Saber or keyhole saw or utility knife capable of cutting drywall

• Medium Phillips screwdriver

• Level (optional)

Installation Procedure

Safety Notes:

• In general, installation by a professional installer is

highly recommended.

• Before starting construction or modification of your walls or

ceilings, you should familiarize yourself with any applicable
requirements of the local fire and building codes.

• Speaker wire must be run inside the wall as part of the

installation of in-wall loudspeakers. Plan the connection route
before you start the installation.

• Before opening up the installation cavity, check to ensure that

the area behind does not contain wiring, plumbing, ductwork, etc.

Technical Assistance

It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any further
questions or comments. Please feel free to contact our technical
support staff at Definitive Technology, LLP, 11433 Cronridge Dr.,
Owings Mills, MD 21117, or [phone].

Visit us at www.definitivetech.com

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High Frequency Equalization Switch

On the UIW 55, 65 and 75, you will note that there is a two position
switch marked HF EQ on the top of the crossover circuit board facing
the speaker baffle. This can be set to either H (brighter) or L (less
bright), depending on personal listening preferences as well as your
chosen mounting position.

Step by Step Installation

The included template is the exact size of the required speaker
opening. Once you have decided on a general location for your
speaker, hold the template in the preferred position on the wall
or ceiling and trace around it taking care that the opening is level.

Use a saw or knife to cut the opening.

Run color coded wires between the speaker cavity and the
amplifier unit. When running the wires inside the wall to the opening,
leave a minimum of 12" of additional length in the cavity to facilitate
speaker connection.

Connect the speaker wires to the In-Wall unit taking care to make
red to red (“+”) and black to black (“-”) terminal connections.

Refer to your amplifier or receiver loudspeaker wiring instructions,
turn off the unit and connect the speaker wires to the appropriate col­ored output terminal on the unit, again making red to red (“+”)
and black to black (“-”) connections. This will ensure absolute phase
throughout the system.

The metal pivoting dogs are pre-installed in the loudspeaker frame
with Phillips screws. The dogs can be rotated left or right by turning
the screws.

To install speaker, fi

to swing the dogs into position to clear the edge of the wall

wise
cutout. Then place speaker frame in position in the cutout and rotate
screws clockwise one-half turn to grip the wall and tighten by hand
until frame is stable but loose enough to be adjusted in final position.
Level the speaker frame and snug screws into place taking care not
to overtighten.

Fit grill on frame.

rst rotate screws one-half turn counter clock-

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Troubleshooting Your In-Wall Loudspeakers

If you experience any difficulties with your Ultimate In-Wall
Loudspeakers, try the suggestions described below. If you are
still having problems, please consult your Definitive Technology
authorized dealer for assistance.

• Make sure all your system interconnections and power cords

are solidly in their place.

• Check to be sure that the power cords and/or speaker wires have

not been damaged.

• Many amplifier/receivers have sophisticated internal protection

circuitry. If for some reason the protection circuitry is tripped,

please turn down the system’s volume and wait five minutes

before trying the system again.

Service

Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will nor­mally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, how­ever, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describ­ing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of
the nearest factory service center.

this booklet is the address of our 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 Dr.
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: [phone]

Please note that the address given in

Ultimate In-Wall Specifications

UIW 75

Outer Dimensions 7.5" x 16.625" (191 mm x 421 mm)
Cut-out Size 6.5" x 15.5" (164 mm x 394 mm)
Power Rec.Assoc.Amp. 10-300 watts per channel
Frequency Response 26Hz – 30kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement Two 6.5" cast basket bass/midrange driver; 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter in a

UIW 65

Outer Dimensions 7.5" x 10.9" (191 mm x 277 mm)
Cut-out Size 6.5" x 9.8" (164 mm x 249 mm)
Power Rec.Assoc.Amp. 10-200 watts per channel
Frequency Response 28Hz – 30kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement 6.5" cast basket bass/midrange driver; 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter (the same

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D’Appolito array (the same basic drivers and confi

nitive’s Grand Prix Award Winning top-of-the-line BP 3000TL system).

Defi

basic drivers developed for Definitive’s Grand Prix Award winning top-of-the-line
BP3000TL system).

guration developed for

In-Wall Loudspeaker Specifications

UIW 55

Outer Dimensions 6.687" x 10.375" (170 mm x 263 mm)
Cut-out Size 5.57" x 9.25" (142 mm x 235 mm)
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 10 – 175 watts per channel
F

requency Response
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement 5.25" cast basket bass/midrange driver; 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter (the same

UIW 64/A

Outer Dimension 8.75" diameter (222 mm diameter)
Cut-out Size 7.625" diameter (193 mm diameter)
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 10 – 200 watts per channel
Frequency Response 28 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement Brings a new level of sonic performance quality to the round speaker format by using

UIW 63/A

Outer Dimension 8.75" diameter (222 mm diameter)
Cut-out Size 7.625" diameter (193 mm diameter)
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 10 – 200 watts per channel
Frequency Response 30 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement Stamped basket version of Definitive’s signature 6.5" bass/midrange driver with a

UIW 83/A

Outer Dimension 10.1" diameter (257 mm diameter)
Cut-out Size 9.025" diameter (229.25 mm diameter)
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 250 watts per channel
Frequency Response 27 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement Stamped basket 8" bass/midrange driver and a 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter in a

UIW 94/A

Outer Dimensions 10.75" diameter (273 mm)
Cut-out Size 9.625" (244.5 mm)
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 300 watts per channel
Frequency Response 26 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement 9" cast basket bass/midrange driver and a 1" pivoting pure aluminum dome tweeter in

UIW BPZ/A

Outer Dimensions 8.45" x 14.75" (214.6 mm x 375 mm)
Cut-out Size 7.3125" x 13.625"
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 10 – 300 watts per channel
Frequency Response 26 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement This unique bipolar in–wall loudspeaker is intended for use as a main system speaker

UIW BP/A

Outer Dimensions 7.125" x 12.5" (181 mm x 318 mm)
Cut-out Size 6.1" x 11.45"
Power Rec. Assoc. Amp. 10 – 250 watts per channel
Frequency Response 28 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Driver Complement This unique bipolar in–wall loudspeaker is intended for use as a main system speaker

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5 Hz – 30 kHz

basic drivers used in the Grand Prix Award winning BP 2002TL system).

a remarkable new 6.5" cast basket bass/midrange driver with a pivoting 1" pure
aluminum dome tweeter.

1" pure aluminum dome tweeter in a coaxial configuration.

coaxial configuration.

a coaxial configuration.

(186 mm x 346 mm)

(whose bipolar radiation pattern gives unequaled dispersion and sonic coverage
throughout the room) and, in addition, as a rear or side surround speaker in Dolby
Prologic, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX and DTS installations of the highest quality. Two

6.5" cast basket drivers (with two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters) are utilized for
superb dynamic range and sonic performance.

(155 mm x 291 mm)

(whose bipolar radiation pattern gives unequaled dispersion and sonic coverage
throughout the room) and, in addition, as a rear or side surround speaker in Dolby
Prologic, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX and DTS installations of the highest quality. Two

5.25" cast basket drivers (with two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters) are utilized for
superb dynamic range and sonic performance.

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LIMITED USA WARRANTY

5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS,

3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

DEI Sales Co., dba Definitive Technology (herein “Definitive”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only
that 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, Definitive or its Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace
the warranted product at no additional charge, 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-transferrable and is automatically void if
the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party.

This 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 the Product. Definitive Technology makes no warranty with respect to its
products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.

THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOID IF:

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

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 Dealer from whom the Product was purchased, or to the nearest Definitive factory service center.
Product must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent. Definitive is not responsible or
liable for loss or damage to Product in transit.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY THAT APPLIES TO YOUR
PRODUCT. DEFINITIVE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR
PRODUCT OR THIS WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO EXPRESS, IMPLIED,WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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DURATION OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY. DEFINITIVE HAS NO LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF
THIRD PARTIES. DEFINITIVE’S LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT FOR WHICH A CLAIM HAS BEEN MADE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL
DEFINITIVE BEAR ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES. THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE
CONSUMER AND DEFINITIVE SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. DEFINITIVE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY
THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT AT ANY TIME.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, or implied
warranties, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

©2008 DEI Sales Co. All rights reserved.

This product complies with the essential requirements of

EMC directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC (inclusive of

93/68/EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly.

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