Definitive Technology AW5500 Manuel utilisateur

DePnitive

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The

Leader

High-Performance

Loudspeakers®

AVV5500~AVV6500

All-Weather

Loudspeakers

Owner's

Manual

Thank

You

Thank

you

for

choosing Definitive

Technology

AW Series

all-weather outdoor loudspeakers.

Your

loudspeaker

aunique

high

perfonnance product

developed

allow

you

experience

the

joy ofsuperb

music

reproduced anywhere,

whether

indoors

or outdoors,

both

domestic

and

commercial applications. It utilizes specially developed

materials

and

components, brought together

achieve a

level of

sound

quality previously unavailable

all-weather

loudspeakers.

Our engineers

have

spent

many

years

developing

this

product. Inorder

ensure that

you

experience

the

finest

perfonnance

and

durability possible,

encourage

you

take

moment

fully

read

this

owner's

manual

and

familiarize yourself

with

the

proper installation

and

set-up

procedures

for

your

AW Series

speakers.

Safety

Precautions

CAUTION!

reduce

the

risk

electric

shock

and

fire,

not

remove

the

cover

back

plate

this

device.

There

are

user

serviceable

parts

inside.

Please

refer

all

servicing

licensed

service

technicians.

vis:

Risque

choc

electricque,

pas

ouvrir.

CAUTION!

The

international

symbol

ofa

lightning

bolt

inside

triangle

intended

alert

the

user

uninsulated

"dangerous

voltage"

within

the

device's

enclosure.

The

international

symbol

exclamation

point

inside

triangle

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating,

maintenance

and

servicing

information

the

manual

accompanying

the

device.

CAUTION!

prevent

electrical

shock,

match

wide

blade

plug

wide

slot,

fully

insert.

Attention:

Pour

eviter

les

chocs

electriques,

introduire

lame

plus

large

fiche

dans

borne

correspondante

prise

pousser

jusqu'au

fond.

CAUTION!

reduce

the

risk

electrical

shock,

not

expose

this

equipment

rain

moisture.

Read

Instructions-All

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

read

before

operating

the

device.

Retain

Instructions-The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Warnings-All

warnings

the

device

and

the

operating

instructions

should

adhered

to.

Instructions-All

operating

and

safety

instructions

should

followed.

Water

&Moisture-The

device

should

never

used

in,

near

water

for

risk

fatal

shock.

Carts

&Stands-The

device

should

only

used

carts

stands

recommended

the

manufacturer.

Wall

Ceiling

Mounting-The

device

should

mounted

wall

ceiling

only

recommended

the

manufacturer.

Ventilation-The

device

should

always

located

such

way

that

maintains

proper

ventilation.

should

never

placed

built-in

installation

anywhere

that

may

impede

the

flow

air

through

its

heat

sink.

Heat-Never

locate

the

device

near

heat

sources

such

radiators,

floor

registers,

stoves

other

heat-generating

devices.

10.

Power

Supply-The

device

should

only

connected

power

supply

the

type

described

the

operating

instructions

marked

the

device.

11.

Power

Cord

Protection-Power

cables

should

routed

they

are

not

likely

stepped

crushed

items

placed

them

against

them.

Special

attention

should

paid

areas

where

the

plug

enters

socket

fused

strip

and

where

the

cord

exits

the

device.

12.

Cleaning-The

device

should

cleaned

accordance

with

manufacturer's

instructions.

13.

Periods

Non-Use-

The

device

should

unplugged

when

not

being

used

for

extended

periods.

14.

Dangerous

Entry-Care

should

taken

that

foreign

objects

liquids

fall

are

spilled

inside

the

device.

15.

Damage

Requiring

Service-The

device

should

serviced

licensed

technicians

when:'

•

The

plug

power

supply

cord

has

been

damaged.

•

Objects

have

fallen

liquid

has

spilled

inside

the

device.

•

The

device

has

been

exposed

moisture.

•

The

device

does

not

appear

operating

properly

exhibits

marked

change

performance.

•

The

device

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

becomes

damaged.

16.

Service-The

device

should

always

serviced

licensed

technicians.

Only

replacement

parts

specified

the

manufacturer

should

used.

The

use

unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

fire,

shock,

other

hazards.

Unpacking Your AW Speakers

Please

Inspect

For

Shipping

Damage

Each

loudspeaker

leaves

our

plant

perfect

condition.

Any

visible

concealed

damage

most

likely

occurred in

handling

after

left

our

plant

and

should

reported

once

your

Definitive

dealer

the

shipping

company

which

delivered

your

loudspeaker.

Positioning Your AW Series Loudspeakers

Position

your

loudspeakers

possible

the

area

where

you

will

listening

them.

The

speakers

have

very

wide

dispersion

pattern;

however,

you

are

trying

cover

very

large

area,

you

will

better off

using

multiple

pairs

ofAW

speakers

order

achieve

even

distribution of

sound.

With

multiple

pairs

you

will

avoid

having

areas

where

the

sound

too

loud

and

others

where

the

sound

not

loud

enough.

One

pair ofAW

Series

loudspeakers

will

cover

approximately

200-400

square

feet

listening

area

moderately

loud

levels.

Try

point

the

speakers

directly

the

listening

area.

The

Series

speakers

utilize

special

components

and materials

for

outdoor

use.

However,

you

will

achieve

the

longest

life

the

speaker

positioning

minimize

exposure

the

elements

much

possible.

speakers

may

oriented either horizontally

vertically.

Always

position

the

speakers

that

the

side

with

the

mid/bass

driver

and

tweeter

(the

Definitive

Technology

logo

badge

this

side)

faces

the

listening

area.

The

side

with

the

Low

Bass

Radiator

may

point

toward

adjacent

surface

such

wall,

the

underside of

eave

the

ground,

long

there

are

couple

inches

between

the

Low

Bass

Radiator

and

the

surface.

Positioning

the

Low

Bass

Radiator near a

large

surface

will

give

you

louder

bass.

you

want

less

bass,

move

the

speaker

farther

away

from

the

wall

ground.

Low

Bass

Radiator

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Logo badge Mid/Bass Driver

Tweeter

Mounting

the

speakers

horizontally

under

your

roof

eaves

good

location

(especially

the

same

level

the

listening

area).

Point

the

driver/tweeter/logo

side

down

towards

the

listening

area.

lEAVE

SIDE

HOUSE

Radiator Side

DriverlTweeter

~ide

LISTENING

AREA

Low

Bass

Radiator side

WALL

DriverfTweeter

(logo) side

LISTENING

AREA

Painting AW Series Loudspeakers

You

may

paint

white

versions ofthe

AW5500

and

AW6500

speakers

match

your

color

scheme

blend

with

their surroundings.

You

will

need:

• A

spray

can

ofprimer paint (Krylon

Spray

Primer

#1318,

equivalent).

• A

spray

can

the

paint ofyour

choice.

Choose exterior

grade

paint if

you

plan

use

the

speakers

outdoors.

• A paperclip,

awl

corkscrew (for

removing

the

grille)

[figure

A].

•

Masking

tape.

•Paint

mask

(not

included)

cover parts

that

should

not

painted.

make

easy

paint

mask

use

the

grille

atemplate

and

cut a

mask

from

heavy,

nonporous

craft

paper.

Preparing

Paint

Separate

the

parts

the

speaker.

Remove

the

bracket

knobs

and

brackets

rotating

the

bracket

knobs

counter-clockwise

until

they

come

off.

Remove

the

grilles

carefully

hooking

them

with

awl

bent paper

clip

and

pulling gently

away

from

the

cabinet

[figure

A].

Mask

the

binding

posts

the

back

the

speaker

[figure

B],

the

metal

threaded

screw

inserts

the

end

panels

and

the

metal

screws

the

bracket

knobs.

Carefully mask both baffles

protect

the

drivers, tweeters, low-bass

radiators,

and

baffles

[figure

C].

Make

sure

the

tape

forms

atight

seal

around

the

edges

that

paint can

get

the

baffle

or speaker parts.

paint

gets

the

speaker parts

(driver,

tweeter,

Low

Bass

Radiator),

will

affect

the

sound

and

not

covered

the

warranty.

The

grille features

engraved

logo

badge.

You

can

remove it before painting

the

grille or paint right over

it.

aintMask

PainlMask

aintMask

Paint

aint·MaSk

Paint

MaSk

aintMask

PaintMas

Apply

two

thin

coats

ofprimer

the

cabinets

and

locking knobs. The brackets·

not require

primer.

When

the

primer

completely

dry,

apply

the

finish

color

[figure

D].

When

the

paint

completely

dry,

remove

the

masking

materials.

not

re-attach

the

speaker

the

bracket

until

the

bracket

mounted.

Try

keep

all

handling of

fresWy

painted

parts

minimum.

Painting the Cabinet, Bracket

Knobs and Bracket

Painting

the

Grille

The grille

features

even, protective

powder

coating.

This

powder coating

ideal

primer.

The

grille features

engraved

logo

badge.

You

can remove

before painting

the

grille or paint right over

it.

Rotate

the

logo

badge

its

horizontal E

or vertical orientation prior

painting

the

grille.

Using

spray

paint,

spray

two

thin coats

finish

color

with

primer

[figure

E].

you're

using

acompressor

and

spray

gun,

use

the

finest,

most

diffuse setting.

careful

not

fill

the

holes

the

grille

with

paint.

When

the

paint

completely

dry,

carefully

fit

the

grille into

its

recess

that

just resting

the

cabinet. Starting

with

one

comer,

around

the

speaker

and

push

the

grille into

the

grille

notch

alittle bit

time.

gentle;

the

grille

may

easily bent

out

shape

rough handling.

Mounting

AW Series Speakers

The

speakers

can

mounted

vertically

horizontally but remember

always

point

the

speaker

such

way

allow

water

roll

off

the

driver

cone

and/or

Low

Bass

Radiator.

Installation of AW

Series

Loudspeakers requires

basic

skills

using

tools

such

adrill

and

screwdriver.

you

are

doubt

that

you

possess

the

necessary

skills

tools, consult

your

Definitive

Technology

dealer,

general

contractor

professional

installer.

mount

the

speakers,

remove

the

bracket,

mount

the

bracket

the

surface,

and

then

re-attach

the

speaker

the

bracket, re-insert

the

locking

knobs

and

tighten.

Aim

the

speaker

that

the

driver/tweeter

side

points

directly

Ipossible

toward

the

listening

area.

Detailed Mounting Directions

Make

sure

the

mounting

hardware

and

surface

you

choose

are

both

capable of

holding

the

weight

the

speaker

(see

specifications

page

11)

combined

with

the

force

generated

strong

wind

and/or

snow

accumulations

common

your

area.

Make

sure

the

locations

you

select

not

conceal electrical

wiring

plumbing behind

the

surface.

Prior

installation,

hold

the

speaker

the

chosen

location

make

sure

safely

clears obstacles

such

ceiling, adjacent

walls,

comers,

beams,

lighting

fixtures

and

door/window

frames.

Remove

the

bracket

and

locking

knobs

turning

them

counter-clockwise

until

they

come

completely

out

the

cabinet.

Using

the

slots

the

bracket

atemplate,

mark

the

screw

locations

with

pencil.

you

are

certain

that

there

stud

behind

the

wall

surface,

drive

#10

screws

(not

included)

through

the

wall

and

into

the

stud

[figure

F].

there

stud

behind

the

wall

the

chosen

location,

install

wall

anchors

(not

supplied)

into

the

wall

following

the

wall

anchor

manufacturer's

instructions.

Always

use

two

wall

anchors

and

two

screws

per

speaker

[figure

F].

not

provide

mounting

screws

other hardware

because

not

know

what

kind

ofmaterial

you

will

attaching

the

speaker

to.

For

wood

surfaces

and

studs,

use

wood

screws;

for

sheetrock or

gypsum,

you

should

use

wall

anchors;

for

masonry,

use

masonry

anchors.

Drive

screws

into

stud

wall

anchors,

leaving

screw

heads

protruding

'/8"

mm).

speaker

wire

being

fed

from

ahole

the

wall

behind

the

bracket,

pull

this

speaker

wire

through

the

center

hole

the

bracket before mounting

the

bracket.

10.

Line

the

bracket attached

the

speaker,

that

the

screw

heads

pass

through

the

large

center hole of

the

bracket's

screw

slot.

11.

Let

the

speaker

and

bracket slide straight

down,

allowing

the

screw

head

slip

behind

the

smaller end of

the

slot.

12.

Tug

gently

the

speaker

make

certain

that

the

screws

and

bracket

are

properly

aligned

and

that the

wall

anchors

are

secure.

13.

the

bracket

not

snug

against

the

wall,

remove

the

speaker

from

the

wall,

drive

the

screws

alittle

further,

and

then

remount

the

speaker.

14.

Once

the

speaker

mounted,

the

bracket

locking

knobs

can

loosened

"aim"

the

speaker

and

then hand-tightened

keep

the

speaker angled

correctly.

15.

the

hookup

directions

page

16.

Rotate

the

logo

badge

your

friends

and

neighbors

can

see

the

Definitive

Technology

logo

and

all

jealous that

you

got

the

really good

stuff.

Adjusting the Bracket

order

point

the

driver/tweeter/logo

side

toward

the

listening position,

tum

the

locking

knobs

counter-clockwise until

the

speaker

loose enough

the bracket

rotate.

Hand-tighten

the

locking

knobs

secure

the speaker

the

desired

angle.

WALL

LOOSEN

Driverl

Tweeter

(logo) side

WALL

TIGHTEN

Driverl

Tweeter

(logo) side

LISTENING AREA

Important Safety Notice

essential

that

you

use

appropriate hardware that

designed

for

proper,

safe

and

secure

mounting

the

surface

which

you

are attaching

the

loudspeaker.

you

are unsure

any

way

about

how

this,

consult

building

contractor or

professional

installer.

Connecting

the

Speakers

critical

for

proper perfonnance

that.

both speakers (left

and

right)

connected

proper

polarity.

Note

that

one

tenninal

each

speaker

(the

colored

red

and

the

other

(the

colored black. Please

make

certain

that

you

connect

the

red

(+) tenninal

each speaker

the

red

(+) tenninal

its

channel

your

amplifier

receiver

and

the

black

)tenninal

the

black

(-)

tenninal.

essential

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that both speakers

connected

the

RECEIVER

same

way

the

amplifier

(in

phase).

you

experience lack of

bass,

likely that

one

speaker

out ofphase

with

the

other;

double

check

the

wiring

and

reconnect if

necessary.

Speaker Pre-Conditioning (Break-In)

Your

Series speakers should sound good right

out

the

box;

however,

pre-conditioning (break-in) period of20-40 hours ofnonnal playing

moderate

volume

required

reach

full

perfonnance

capability.

Pre-conditioning

allows

the

driver suspensions

loosen

and

results

fuller

bass,

clearer,

open

midrange,

and

smoother high-frequency reproduction.

Power

and

Loud

Listening

Levels

takes

speakers and

amplifier

power

achieve

given

amount

sound

outdoors than it takes

indoors.

Keep

this

mind

when

designing

and

listening

your outdoor

system.

careful

how

loud

you

turn

your

outdoor

system.

recommend

leaving

the

bass

and

treble

controls

your

amplifier

receiver

at their ''Oat''

dB)

positions.

Audible

distortion

when

the speakers

are

playing

loud

levels

caused

driving (turning

up)

your

receiver

amplifier

louder than it or

the

speakers

are

capable

playing.

Most

receivers

and

amplifiers

put out their

full-rated

power

well

before

the

volume

control

turned

all

the

way

up,

the

position

the

volume

control

poor

indicator

its

power

limit.

;If

your speakers distort

when

you

play

them

loud,

turn

the

volume

down!

Commercial Applications

Series

speakers

are

perfect

for

restaurant,

bar

and

other retail

commercial

applications

indoors

and

out.

Their

grilles

and

enclosures

can

readily

cleaned

dust,

smoke

and

oily

films

with

soap

and

water

while

their robust construction

ensures

years

reliable

operation.

Definitive

series

speakers

have

broader

dispersion

and

better

bass

than

conventional

commercial

speakers

you

will

need

fewer

them

cover

area

with

great

sound.

Your

customers

will

appreciate

that

you

have

made

extra effort

treat

them

with

high

quality

music

your

place

business

while

your

competitors

to~e

their

customers

with

harsh

noise.

Definitive

Technology

the

competitive

edge!

Care

Periodically

wash

your

speakers

with

mild

soap

and

water

solution

remove

dirt

and

pollutants.

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Pioneer

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