DLS T3-LCR, T3-LR Owner's Manual

Owners guide

DLS T-series loudspeakers

T3-LCR

T3-LCR wide

T3-LR

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Owners guide for DLS multi function

integrated surround loudspeakers

Introduction

Please read this manual fully before unpacking and
installing the product. It will help you to optimize the
performance of your speakers.

Unpacking and maintenance

Your speaker should be treated with the same care you
would treat a piece of furniture. Use only a piece of soft
cloth and a small quantity of warm soapy water to clean
the loudspeakers. After unp acking, we suggest you retain
all packing material for future transports.

Running-in period

The performance of the speaker will change subtly during
the listening period.
Please allow your new speakers to play about 100 hours
of music at normal listening level before doing any critical
listening.

Speaker placement

The DLS integrated surround loudspeaker can be used
for different applications. It can be used as an integrated
complete front system or as a single rear 6.1 set up
speaker system (L= left, C = center & R = right).

T3LR can only be used as a single rear left and right
speaker system (5.1 set up). See fig.3.

Front speaker solution

The DLS integrated surround loudspeakers can be placed
either above or below the plasma/LCD screen. For
placement below we recommend minimum space to floor
of 50 cm. See fig. 2.
You will perceive the most accurate sound picture if the
speaker is positioned in the level of your ear and from a

right angle to the centre of the loudspeaker . See fig. 1.

Rear speaker solution

The rear speaker should be placed so the listening position
is a right angle of the centre of the speaker, for best
surround effects. Try different listening heights for best
surround sound, start with the height of your ear level.
Move the speaker in height from there to get the best
solution. See fig. 3.

T3-LCR
T3-LCR-wide
T3-LR

Connections

Make sure to turn off all amplifiers before connecting your
new speaker to your system.
Connect the cable to the terminal. Use the marking of the
cable to ensure that the red or ”+” mark of the amplifier is
connected to the ”+” side of the terminal, also marked
with red.

T3-LCR

We recommend high quality cables, not to thin, to avoid
losses. T o reduce the ef fect the cable has on the speaker,
the impedance of the cable at all frequencies should be
low (< 0.2 Ohm). At high frequency the inductive
component of the cables impedance can dominate over
the DC resistance and will affect the tonal balance.
Ask your dealer for the best cable for your needs.

Power handling

DLS recommends using amplifiers within a specific power
range. However, the most important thing is that the
amplifier has sufficient power reserves for handling peaks
and transients in the music signal.

The power-rating figure of a loudspeaker is a very
imprecise figure. Since the energy in the music signal
varies, neither peak nor average value is relevant. A power
rating of e.g. 100W RMS says only that you can play a
continuous tone of 1kHz at this output. It does not mean
that you can turn the volume all the way up on a 100W
amplifier and expect clear sound and healthy speakers.

The greatest danger to a loudspeaker is a distorted signal.
Distortion in the low frequency range produces overtones
in the entire spectrum, with an energy that can easily
damage the tweeter units. A more powerful amplifier can
play louder without distortion, so we have the paradox
that it is a greater risk to damage speakers by playing
loud with a smaller amplifier, then playing loud with a larger
amplifier.

Caution!
If you hear distortion when you increase the
volume this is normally a sign of overloading
the amplifier and you should immediately reduce
the output level.
Use of loudness, bass or treble boost increases
the risk for harmful distortion in the amplifier.
We recommend that you use these controls with
care.

Mounting instructions for wall bracket.

T3-LCR and T3-LCR-wide models are both designed for
wall mounting, normally under a wall mounted LCD or
plasma screen. Minimum heght above the floor is 50 cm.
T3-LR is designed only for use as a rear surround speaker
and is normally attached to the wall above the listener.

Y ou need the following tools for installation:

- Marking pen

- Screw driver

- Wrench

- Drill and drilling machine if you have concrete or
plaster wall

- Plugs, if you have a plaster wall

Wall bracket:

1. Position the wall bracket at a suitable place, for
example under your flat screen.

2. Mark up a drill hole for one wall screw, for example
the left one.

3. Drill with a suitable drill for the wall screw.

4. Mount the wall bracket with one screw in the wall.

5. Adjust horizontal level. Mark up the rest of the drill
holes, 3 or 6 depending on wall type.

6. Mount the wall bracket with all screws.
Now the wall bracket is in place.

Speaker unit:

1. Mount all four screw-bolts half way with the big
washers on speaker unit.

2. Connect all speaker cables.
(See under Connections on previous page)

3. Mount the speaker on the wall bracket

4. Adjust the speaker in level and side if necessary, and
tighten all screw-bolts using a wrench.

Now you can enjoy your new DLS speaker.

1-2. Position the wall bracket and mark with a pen

3. Drill a hole in the wall

4. Mount the wall bracket with one screw in the wall

5. Adjust horizontal level and mark up rest of drill holes

5. Mount wall bracket with all screws (3 or 6 depending on wall type)

Mounting speaker unit to wall bracket

-Be sure to connect all speaker cables before you attach the speaker to the bracket

Room positioning of LCR & LR speakers:

Screen

LCR-speaker

LR-speaker

1/2

1/2

1/2

1/2

Min. 50 cm (20”) above floor

LCR-speaker

1 x T3 LR-speaker

Back wall

Front wall

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

Service

Should your DLS loudspeaker system require
service, or if you have difficulty in achieving
the fine performance of which your DLS
loudspeaker system is capable, consult the
DLS dealer from whom the system was
purchased. Your dealer has the knowledge
required to provide expert advice and
assistance. In case the DLS dealer is unable
to assist you, you are welcome to contact the
DLS Technical Department.

Warranty

This DLS loudspeaker is warranted to the
original purchaser, against factory defect in
material or workmanship, for a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase.
This warranty is valid only in the country of
purchase, to the original purchaser and is non­transferable.
DLS loudspeakers are music listening devices
and should be used for listening purposes
only. They must not be connected to any other
equipment than amplifiers within the specified
power range.
DLS cannot be held responsible for damage
or injuries caused by improper use, or use in
violation with the recommendations in this
leaflet.

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T-Series LCR 2005-06-27

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