Definitive Technology ProCinema 60 User manual

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Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of the

Deﬁnitive Technology ProCinema 60

System. This high-performance six-

speaker system is designed to deliver

equally superb sound with music or

movies. Please read the instructions

carefully in order to fully familiarize

yourself with the speaker system and

assure yourself that you realize all the

performance that has been engineered

into this superior product.

ProCinema

60 System

Owner's Manual

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and ﬁre, do not remove the cover or back

plate of this device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to

licensed service technicians. Avis: Risque de choc electricque, ne pas ouvrir.

CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert

the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device’s enclosure. The international

symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating, maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying

the device.

CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la ﬁche dans

la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain

or moisture.

1. Read Instructions—All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating and safety instructions should be followed.

5. Water & Moisture—The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of fatal shock.

6. Carts & Stands—The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Wall & Ceiling Mounting—The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation—The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation. It

should never be placed in a built-in installation or anywhere that may impede the ﬂow of air through its

heat sink.

9. Heat—Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators, ﬂoor registers, stoves or other

heat-generating devices.

10. Power Supply—The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the device.

11. Power Cord Protection—Power cables should be routed so they are not likely to be stepped on or

crushed by items placed on them or against them. Special attention should be paid to areas where the

plug enters a socket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device.

12. Cleaning—The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

13. Periods Of Non-Use—The device should be unplugged when not being used for extended periods.

14. Dangerous Entry—Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside

the device.

15. Damage Requiring Service—The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when:

•The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.

•Objects have fallen or liquid spilled inside of the device.

• The device has been exposed to moisture.

• The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance.

•The device has been dropped or the cabinet becomes damaged.

16. Service—The device should always be serviced by licensed technicians. Only replacement parts

speciﬁed by the manufacturer should be used. The use of unauthorized substitutions may result in

ﬁre, shock, or other hazards.

Safety Precautions for ProSub 60

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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The Deﬁnitive Technology ProCinema 60 System consists of six speakers:

four ProMonitor®60s, one ProCenter®60 and one ProSub®60. Normally two of the

ProMonitor 60s will be used as front speakers and two will be used as side or rear

surround speakers. These speakers can be used with any surround decoding technol-

ogy; however, since they will most often be used with Dolby Digital*receivers and

decoders, the instruction manual is written for Dolby Digital hook-ups (and DTS

which is hooked up the same way). If you are using an earlier ProLogic*receiver,

please contact Deﬁnitive customer service for speciﬁc instructions that apply to

your system.

ProCinema 60 Six-Piece Surround Sound System

Connecting Your Loudspeakers

Usually if distortion is heard when the speakers are being driven at loud

levels, it is caused by driving (turning up) the ampliﬁer too loud and not

driving the speakers with more power than they can handle. Remember,

most ampliﬁers put out their full rated power well before the volume control

is turned all the way up! If your speakers distort when you play them loud,

turn down the ampliﬁer or get a bigger one.

Wiring up Your Speakers to Your Home Theater Surround Receiver

There are many different ways to wire your ProCinema 60 System to your home

theater surround receiver. In order to simplify this process, we will describe the two

most common methods. Method 1, which involves wiring your front left and right

ProMonitor 60s to your ProSub 60 and then wiring your ProSub 60 to your receiver, is

the preferred method in terms of sound quality — it will give you the best blending

between the satellite speakers and the sub as well as the fullest, richest sound quality.

Method 2, which involves wiring the front left and right ProMonitor 60s directly to

your receiver and hooking your sub up with an RCA cable, uses less speaker wire and

still sounds good but clearly not as good as Method 1. We recommend Method 1, if

possible.

Method 1

1) First, wire the + (red) terminal of the left channel speaker wire output of your

receiver or ampliﬁer to the + (red) terminal of the left channel speaker wire

(high level) input of your ProSub.

2) Next, wire the – (black) terminal of the left channel speaker wire output of your

receiver or ampliﬁer to the - (black) terminal of the left channel speaker wire

(high level) input of the ProSub.

3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the right channel.

4) Wire the + (red) terminal of the left ProMonitor 60 to the left channel + (red)

speaker wire (high level) out on the back of the ProSub.

5) Wire the – (black) terminal of the left ProMonitor 60 to the left channel – (black)

speaker wire (high level) out on the back of the ProSub.

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6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the right ProMonitor 60.

7) Set the low frequency ﬁlter control on the back of the subwoofer to approximate-

ly 10–12 o’clock. Please note that the exact frequency will depend on many fac-

tors including speciﬁc positions of the speakers in the room, so you might exper-

iment with a slightly higher or lower setting to achieve ideal blending between

the sub and the satellites for your particular set-up. Listen to a wide variety of

music to determine the correct setting for this in your system.

8) Set the subwoofer level control to approximately 12 o’clock. Please note that the

exact level depends on many factors including your room size, positions of the

speakers, etc. as well as your personal listening taste, so you might experiment

with the subwoofer level while listening to a wide variety of music until you

achieve the ideal setting for your system.

9) Wire your center channel to the center channel out on your receiver (or center

channel ampliﬁer) and your left and right rear surround speakers to the rear chan-

nel outputs on your receiver or rear channel ampliﬁer (taking care that all speak-

ers are in phase, i.e. + (red) to + (red) and – (black) to – (black).

10) Set the bass management system of your receiver or decoder for “Large Left

and Right Main Speakers,” “Small Center” and “Small Rear Surround

Speakers” and “No Subwoofer.” All the bass information including the .1

channel LFE signal will be directed to the main left and right channels and into

the subwoofer giving you all the beneﬁts of Dolby Digital.

Option for Method 1 Hook-Up

An option on this hook-up (if your decoder will allow you to select “Large Left and

Right Main Speakers” and a“Subwoofer”), in addition to the hook-up as described

above, is to use an RCA-to-RCA low level cable to connect the LFE/sub-out on your

receiver to the low-level LFE/sub-in (the lower RCA input) on a ProSub. Tell your

bass management system that you have “Large Left and Right Main Speakers” and a

“Subwoofer” and “Small Center” and “Small Surrounds.” You will then be able to

raise the LFE .1 channel level being fed to the subwoofer by either using the LFE/sub

remote level adjustment on your decoder (if it has one) or the LFE .1 channel level

control on your Dolby Digital channel balancing procedure. This set-up has the advan-

tage of allowing you to set the low frequency level on the ProSub for smooth balance

with music while also allowing you to “juice up the bass” for movies with the controls

on your decoder. It should also sound somewhat better.

Variation on the Method 1 Optional Hook-up

One variation on the optional hook-up is to hook up and adjust the system as

described under “Optional Hook-Up” except select “Small Left and Right Main

Speakers” and a“Subwoofer” on the bass management system (along with “Small

Center” and “Small Rear Surrounds”). The advantage of this over the Optional Hook-

Up will be somewhat greater dynamic range (i.e., you can play the system louder).

However, depending on the speciﬁccharacteristics of the crossovers designed into

your bass management system, the transition and blending between the satellites and

subwoofer may not be quite as smooth and continuous as the Optional Hook-Up, or

VERY IMPORTANT: SETTING CHANNEL BALANCE AND BASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic systems and decoders have a critical channel balancing

procedure for the left and right front speakers, center channel, rears and subwoofer (if it is hooked

up through the LFE or Sub Out low level connection) which must be followed if the system is to

perform properly. We have spoken with many system users with problems relating to the overall

sound of their system which could be clearly traced back to improper system balance.

Also note that Dolby Digital decoders have bass management systems (systems which direct the

bass to the various channels) which vary from unit to unit. This bass management system must also

be properly adjusted. Follow the directions in the hook-up directions regarding bass management.

Method 2

1) Wire the left front ProMonitor 60 directly to the left front channel of your ampli-

ﬁer or receiver and the right front ProMonitor 60 directly to the right channel of

your ampliﬁer or receiver taking care that the speakers are in phase, i.e. + (red) to

+(red) and – (black) to – (black).

2) Use an RCA-to-RCA low-level cable to connect the LFE/subwoofer out on your

receiver to the LFE input on your subwoofer.

3) Wire your center channel to the center channel out on your receiver (or center

channel ampliﬁer) and your left and right rear surround speakers to the rear

channel outputs on your receiver or rear channel ampliﬁer (taking care that all

speakers are in phase, i.e. + (red) to + (red) and – (black) to – (black)).

4) Set the bass management system of your receiver or decoder for “Small Left and

Right Main Speakers,” “Small Center” and “Small Rear Surround Speakers”

and “Yes Subwoofer.”

5) Set the variable low-pass crossover to 150 and set the subwoofer level control to

12 o’clock. Please note that you can set the subwoofer level either by turning the

subwoofer level control on the back of the subwoofer or with LFE level adjust-

ment in your receiver. We suggest setting the subwoofer to 12 o’clock and then

making ﬁne adjustments to the subwoofer level using the LFE level control on

your receiver.

with the basic hook-up detailed above in Steps 1–10. However, if you wish to play the

system louder, you can experiment with this variation. In addition, this variation is also

one which can be used if your decoder bass management system does not allow a

“Large Left and Right Main Speakers” and “Subwoofer” setting.

We encourage you to experiment with the various settings on your subwoofer, set-

tings on your decoder, and hook-up options as described until you ﬁnd the best combina-

tion for you.

Using the Built-In Keyhole Wall Mount

Your ProMonitor 60 also has a built-in keyhole wall-mount on the back. Use a

toggle bolt or other similar very well anchored fastener in the wall to hold the

screw which the keyhole mount will hang on. Do not use an unanchored screw in

the wall. Please note that there is an optional pivoting wall mount available

which may be purchased separately.

It is important that some simple set-up recommendations be followed in order to

assure optimum performance in your room. Please remember that although these

recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening set-ups are somewhat

unique, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever

sounds best to you is correct.

Your ProCinema 60 System should sound good right out of the box; however, an

extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of playing is required to reach full

performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller

bass, a more open “blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.

Positioning Your Speakers in Your Room

Speaker Break-In

Positioning the ProMonitor 60s in Your Room

When used as front or side/rear surround speakers, the ProMonitor 60s may be

used on a stand, a shelf, or mounted on the wall or ceiling. If you place the speakers

on a shelf, try to place them forward on the shelf with the front of the speaker even

with the front of the shelf rather than pushed back toward the rear of the shelf. If you

wish to use a stand we strongly recommend the Deﬁnitive ProStand 60/80 which was

designed to be used with these speakers in order to achieve the highest level of perfor-

mance as well as the most attractive styling combination. Wall mounting can be

accomplished either by using the keyhole mount which is built into the speakers or

with the ProMount 80 pivoting wall mount which is available separately. Placement

close to the wall will increase the bass and low midrange output while placement

further from the wall will decrease output in these ranges and at the same time yield a

somewhat more open and three-dimensional sound. As with other aspects of set-up

and adjustment we encourage experimentation in order to achieve perfect sound in

your particular room.

Positioning Your ProMonitor 60 Front Speakers

Your two ProMonitor 60 speakers which you are using as front speakers (please

note all ProMonitor 60s are exactly the same) should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apart

and kept away from side walls and corners if possible. A good rule of thumb is to place

the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along, and

each speaker one quarter the length of the wall behind them away from the side walls.

Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or pointed straight ahead.

Note: Angling the speakers in so that they point directly at the listeners will result in

more detail and greater clarity.

Positioning Your ProMonitor 60 Rear/Side Surround Speakers

The surround speakers may be located on the side or behind the listeners. When

used on the sides, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners. The

speakers may be located at or above ear level. If the speakers are placed on the rear

wall follow the same guidelines given for positioning the front speakers along the wall.

Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or pointed straight ahead.

Note: Angling the speakers in so that they point directly at the listeners will result in

more detail and greater clarity.

Positioning Your ProCenter 60 Speaker

The ProCenter 60 can be placed either above or below the TV. If you are putting

the ProCenter 60 on a shelf or on a TV, try to place it forward with the front of the

speaker even with the front of the TV or the front of the shelf.

ProCenter Vertical Angle Adjustment

Your ProCenter 60 loudspeaker has a simple built-in device which allows you to

adjust the vertical angle of the speaker. Please note that on the rear/center/underside

of the speaker there is a foot. When you set the speaker down, the speaker will lean

back and rest of the foot. By varying how far you screw in the foot, you can adjust

the vertical angle of the speaker. We suggest that you aim the speaker so that it aims

directly towards the height of the listeners’ ear.

Your Deﬁnitive Technology subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies

generally below 150 Hz. Because low-frequency information in this range essentially

is non-directional, your subwoofer can be located anywhere in your listening room

that is most convenient. Also, the continuously variable low-pass ﬁlter operates at a

very fast roll-off, ensuring great performance wherever you place your subwoofer.

There are, however, some general rules that you should bear in mind when locating

your subwoofer:

1. For maximum output, the subwoofer should be placed in a corner or against the

wall, leaving roughly 2"–4" clearance between the subwoofer and the wall(s).

2. Corner placement will increase the subwoofer’s efﬁciency, which in turn will

increase your system’s maximum output and improve the dynamic capability of

the subwoofer.

3. While one Deﬁnitive Technology subwoofer will always sound great, the use of

two subwoofers will deﬁnitely enhance your system’s performance by providing

asmoother and more consistent response pattern. Here, it is recommended that

you locate the subwoofers on the same side of the room as the main speaker of

the same channel.

Subwoofer Placement

4. Always remember that frequency response and output level are greatly inﬂu-

enced by the subwoofer’s placement. A movement of even a foot or two can

dramatically change your system’s response characteristics. You should experi-

ment with placement in your particular listening room in order to achieve the

highest performance from your subwoofer.

5. Your subwoofer contains a powerful ampliﬁer inside its cabinetry. When plac-

ing the subwoofer into a built-in cabinet, please be sure it receives a clear ﬂow

of cooling air. If your subwoofer is to be located in a closed-back cabinet, be

sure to put some ventilation holes in the cabinet back behind the subwoofer’s

back panel.

6. Since the subwoofer has some output from the rear, if you put the subwoofer in

acabinet, leave 2"–4" around the outside of the subwoofer for the sound from

the rear to get out.

Your subwoofer contains a built-in, active powered subwoofer section as well as

an electronic crossover and so each subwoofer must be plugged into an electrical

socket of the appropriate voltage (as indicated on the back of your unit) using the

plug on the end of the black cord attached to the electronics module on the back of

the loudspeaker. The subwoofer has a special circuit which automatically turns the

powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and does not

require an on-off switch. The red LED on the back panel will light up when a signal

is sensed and the ampliﬁer turns on. It will automatically turn off a little while after

the signal is discontinued.

The ProSub 60 has a special circuit which automatically turns the powered sub-

woofer section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and does not require an

on/off switch. We suggest plugging the ProSub 60 into a circuit which is on all the

time and not into a switched outlet. When the ProSub 60 is plugged into a circuit and

receives AC current, initially you will hear a relatively loud pop which is completely

normal as the system ﬁrst activates itself to stand-by mode. Then, when a program

signal is fed to the speaker, it will fully activate itself with a lower level pop which is

normal. If you unplug the speaker or turn off the AC current going to it, it will reac-

tivate itself with a pop when AC current is restored, which is normal.

Please note that after the cessation of a signal, it may take up to an hour for the

ampliﬁer to actually turn off from active to standby mode. It can also take up to an

hour for the LED to turn off.

Powering Up Your Subwoofer

Your Deﬁnitive Technology ProSub 60 subwoofer is equipped with a full comple-

ment of operating controls to ensure complete ﬂexibility and maximum performance in

any installation. Most of them basically are the “set and forget” type, although occa-

sionally certain controls will require minor adjustments.

Please follow the level control suggestions in hook-up section.

Low-Pass Filter

Your subwoofer’s back panel features a continuously variable low-pass ﬁlter. If

you are using the low level LFE input, you will normally turn the Low-Pass Filter

Control all the way up to 150. If you are using Method 1 System Hook-up you will

normally set the low-pass ﬁlter to between 10 and 12 o’clock. Always remember the

exact setting will vary with different rooms and different positions as well as personal

taste, so we encourage you to experiment.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any difﬁculties with your subwoofer, try the suggestions described

below. If you are still having problems, please consult your Deﬁnitive Technology

Authorized Dealer for assistance.

1. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in

their place.

2. Should you experience any level of ground hum or noise, try plugging the sub-

woofer into the same circuit as your ampliﬁer. Please note that some cable TV

hookups induce hum into the whole system and require a special isolation device.

Please consult your dealer.

3. The system is provided with sophisticated internal protection circuitry. If for some

reason the protection circuitry is tripped, please turn down your system’s volume

and wait ﬁve minutes before trying the system again. If the ampliﬁer should over-

heat, the system will turn itself off until the ampliﬁer cools and resets.

4. Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged.

5. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the cabinet.

6. If you cannot get your subwoofer to turn on or if no sound comes out and you’re

sure the system is set up properly, please bring the subwoofer to your Deﬁnitive

Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.

Subwoofer Operating Controls

It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your

ProCinema System or its set-up. Please contact your nearest Deﬁnitive Technology

dealer or contact us directly at 410-363-7148 or info@deﬁnitivetech.com.

Technical Assistance

Service and warranty work on your Deﬁnitive loudspeakers will normally be per-

formed by the Deﬁnitive Technology dealer from whom you have purchased your

loudspeakers. 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. Please note that the address given in this book-

let is the address of our ofﬁces only. Under no circumstances should loudspeak-

ers be shipped to our ofﬁces or returned without contacting us ﬁrst and obtain-

ing return authorization.

Deﬁnitive Technology Ofﬁces

11433 Cronridge Drive

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: 410-363-7148

Service

Visit us at www.deﬁnitivetech.com

Dolby Digital 6.1 and 7.1 Systems

Some advanced surround sound receivers are now offering Dolby Digital 6.1 and

7.1. Basically, this allows you to add additional rear/side surround speakers for even

higher performance. If you wish to add additional rear or side surround speakers we

suggest that you use Deﬁnitive ProMonitors which are available at your Deﬁnitive

dealer. A Deﬁnitive ProCenter can also be used as a rear center speaker in 6.1 systems.

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