Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 User manual

DeFnitive

Technolngj®

The

Leader

High-Performance

Loudspeakers®

ProCinema®

600

System

Ownerls

Manual

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase

the

Definitive Technology ProCinema 600

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.

Please Inspect For Shipping Damage

Each loudspeaker leaves ourplant in perfect condition. Any visible

or concealed damage most likely occurred

handling after it left

ourplant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer

or the shipping company which delivered your loudspeaker.

Safety

Precautions

for

ProSub

600

CAUTION! To reduce the risk

electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover

back

plate

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

alightning bolt inside atriangle is intended to alert

the user to uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the device's enclosure. The international

symbol

an exclamation point inside atriangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

important operating, maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying

the device.

CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade

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 pousserjusqu'au fond.

CAUTION!

reduce the risk

electrical shock, do not expose this

equipment

to rain

moisture.

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.

Heed

Warnings-All

warnings on the device and

the operating instructions should be adhered

to.

Follow Instructions-All operating and safety instructions should be followed.

Water &

Moisture-The

device should never be used in, on or near water for risk

fatal shock.

Carts &

Stands-The

device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer.

Wall &Ceiling

Mounting-The

device should be mounted on awall or ceiling only

recommended

by the manufacturer.

Ventilation-The device should always be located

such away that it maintains proper ventilation.

should never be placed

abuilt-in installation oranywhere that may impede the flow

airthrough its

heat sink.

Heat-Never

locate the device near heat sources such

radiators, floor registers, stoves or other

heat-generating devices.

10.

Power

Supply-The

device should only be connected

apower supply

the type described

the

operatinginstructions or as marked on the device.

II. 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 asocket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device.

12.

Cleaning-The

device should be cleaned

accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

13.

Periods

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.

IS.

Damage Requiring

Service-The

device should be serviced by licensed technicians when:

•The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.

•ObjeCts have fallen

liquid spilled inside

the device.

•The device has been exposed to moisture.

•The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits amarked change

perfonnance.

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

16.

Service-The

device should always be serviced by licensed technicians. Only replacement

p'arts

specified

the manufacturer should be used. The use

unauthorized substitutions may result

fire, shock. or other hazards.

ProCinema 600

Six-Piece

Surround Sound System

The Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 System consists

six speakers:

four ProMonitor® 600s, one ProCenter® 600 and one ProSub® 600. Normally two

the ProMonitor 600s 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

technology; 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).

you are using an earlier ProLogic'

receiver, please contact Definitive customer service for specific instructions that

apply to your system.

Connecting Your Loudspeakers

Wiring up Your Speakers to Your Home Theater Surround Receiver

There are many different ways to wire your ProCinema 600 System to your home

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

most common methods. Method

which involves wiring your front left and right

ProMonitor 600s to your ProSub 600 and then wiring your ProSub 600 to your

receiver, is the preferred method in terms

sound quality -it will give you the

best blending between the satellite speakers and the sub as well

the fullest, richest

sound quality. Method 2, which involves wiring the front left and rightProMonitor

600s directly to your receiver and hooking your

sub

up with

RCA cable, uses

less speaker wire and still sounds good but clearly not as good as Method

recommend Method

ifpossible.

Usually

distortion

heard

when

the

speakers are

being

driven

loud

levels,

caused

driving

(turning

up)

the

amplifier

too

loud

and

not

driving

the

speakers

with

power

than

they

can

handle.

Remember,

most

amplifiers

put

out

their

full

rated

power

well

before

the

volume

control

turned

all

the

way

up!

your

speakers distort

when

you

play

them

loud,

turn

down

the

amplifier

get

bigger

one.

Method 1

1. First, wire the +(red) terminal

the left channel speaker wire output

your receiv-

or amplifier to the +(red) terminal

the left channel speaker wire

(high level) input

your ProSub.

2. Next, wire the -(black) terminal

the left channel speaker wire output

your

receiver or amplifier to the -(black) terminal

the left channel speaker wire

(high level) input

the ProSub.

3. Repeat Steps Iand 2for the right channel.

Wire the +(red) terminal

the left ProMonitor 600to the left channel +(red)

speaker wire (high level) out on the back

the ProSub.

*Registered trademarks.

5. Wire the -(black) terminal

the left ProMonitor 600 to the left channel -(black)

speaker wire (high level) out on the back

the ProSub.

Repeat steps 4&5for the right ProMonitor 600.

7. Set the low frequency filter control on the back

the subwoofer to approximately

10 -12 o'clock. Please note that the exact frequency will depend on many factors

including specific positions

the speakers in the room, so you might experiment

with aslightly higher or lower setting to achieve ideal blending between the sub

and the satellites for your particular set-up. Listen to awide variety

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

the

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

with the subwoofer level while listening to awide variety

music until you

achieve the ideal setting for your system.

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

your receiver or rear channel amplifier (taking care that all

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

10. Set the bass management system

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

channel LFE signal

will be directed to the main left and right channels and into the subwoofer giving

you all the benefits

Dolby Digital.

Option for

Method

1Hook-Up

An option on this hook-up (ifyour decoder will allow you to select "Large Left and

Right Main Speakers" and a"Subwoofer"), in addition to the hook-up

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 aProSub. 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

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

remote level adjustment on your decoder (ifit has one) or the LFE

channel level

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

tage

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

the

Method 1Optional Hook-up

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

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

this over the Optional Hook-

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

However, depending on the specific characteristics

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

with the basic hook-up detailed above in Steps

1-10.

However,

you wish to play the

system louder, you can experiment with this variation.

addition, this variation is also

one which can be used

your decoder bass managementsystem does not allow a

"Large

Left and Right Main Speakers"

and

"Subwoofer" setting.

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

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

combination for you.

VERY

IMPORTANT:

SETTING

CHANNEL

BALANCE

AND

BASS

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS

Dolby

Digital

and

Dolby

ProLogic

systems

and

decoders

have

acritical

channel

balancing

procedure

for

the

left

and

right

front

speakers,

center

channel,

rears

and

subwoofer

(if

hooked

through

the

LFE

Sub

Out

low

level

connection)

which

must

followed

the

system

perform

properly.

have

spoken

with

many

system

users

with

problems

relating

the

overall

sound

their

system

which

could

clearly

traced

back

improper

system

balance.

Also

note

that

Dolby

Digital

decoders

have

bass

management

systems

(systems

which

direct

the

bass

the

various

channels)

which

vary

from

unit

unit.

This

bass

management

system

must

also

properly

adjusted.

the

directions

the

hook-up

directions

regarding

bass

management.

Method 2

1. Wire the left front ProMonitor 600 directly to the left front channel

your amplifier

receiver and the right front ProMonitor 600 directly to the right channel

your

amplifier

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 connectthe LFE/subwoofer out on your

receiver to the LFE input on your subwoofer.

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

rear channel amplifier (taking care that all speakers

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

Set the bass management system

your receiver

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

120'

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

subwoofer level control on the back

the subwoofer or with LFE level adjust-

ment in your receiver. We suggest setting the subwoofer to

o'clock

and then

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

your receIver.

Speaker Break-In

Your ProCinema 600 System should sound good right out

the box; however, an

extended break-in period

20 -

hours or more

playing is required to reach full

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

bass, amore open "blossoming" midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.

Positioning Your Speakers in Your Room

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.

Positioning

the

ProMonitor 600s in Your Room

When used as front or sidelrear surround speakers, the ProMonitor 600s may be

used on astand, ashelf,

mounted on the wall or ceiling.

you place the speakers

on ashelf, try to place them forward on the shelf with the front

the speaker even

with the front

the shelfrather than pushed back toward the rear

the shelf.

you

wish to use astand we strongly recommend the Definitive ProStand 60/80/600/800

which was designed to be used with these speakers in order to achieve the highest

level

performance as well as the most attractive styling combination. Wall mount-

ing can be accomplished either by using the keyhole mount which is built into the

speakers

with the ProMount 80/800 pivoting wall mount which is available sepa-

rately. 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 asomewhat more open and three-dimensional sound. As with other

aspects

set-up and adjustment we encourage experimentation in order to achieve

perfect sound in your particular room.

Using the Built-In Keyhole Wall Mount

Your ProMonitor

600

also has abuilt-in keyhole wall-mount on the back.

Use

atoggle bolt

other similar very

well

anchored fastener in the wall to hold

the screw which the keyhole mount will hang on.

not use an unanchored

screw in the wall. Please note

that

there is

optional pivoting wall mount

available which may be purchased separately.

Positioning Your ProMonitor 600

Front

Speakers

Your two ProMonitor 600 speakers which you are using as front speakers (please

note all ProMonitor 600s are exactly the same) should usually be placed 6to 8feet

apart and kept away from side walls and comers ifpossible. Agood rule

thumb

place the speakers separated by one halfthe length

the wall they are positioned

along, and each speaker one quarter the length

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

more detail and greater clarity.

Positioning Your ProMonitor 600 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

the listeners. The

speakers may be located at or above ear level.

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

600

Speaker

The ProCenter 600 can be placed either above

below the TV.

you are

putting the ProCenter 600 on ashelf

on aTV, try to place it forward with the

front

the speaker even with the front

the TV or the front

the shelf.

Pro

Center Vertical Angle Adjustment

Your ProCenter 600 loudspeaker has asimple built-in device which allows you

to adjust the vertical angle

the speaker. Please note that on the rear/center/under-

side

the speaker there

afoot.

When

you set the speaker down, the speaker will

lean back and rest

the foot. By varying how far you screw in the foot, you can

adjust the vertical angle

the speaker.

suggest that you aim the speaker so that

it aims directly towards the height

the listeners' ear.

Subwoofer

Placement

Your Definitive Technology subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies

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

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

that

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:

For maximum output, the subwoofer should be placed in acomer or against the

wall, leaving roughly

2"-

clearance between the subwoofer and the waIl(s).

Comer

placement will increase the subwoofer's efficiency, which in tum will

increase your system's maximum output and improve the dynamic capability

the subwoofer.

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

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

the room as the main speaker

the same channel.

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

enced by the subwoofer's placement. Amovement

even afoot

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 apowerful amplifier inside its cabinetry. When plac-

ing the subwoofer into abuilt-in cabinet, please be sure it receives aclear flow

cooling air.

your subwoofer is to be located in aclosed-back cabinet, be

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

back panel.

Powering

Your

Subwoofer

Your subwoofer contains abuilt-in, active powered subwoofer section as well as

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

socket

the appropriate voltage (as indicated on the back

your unit) using the

plug on the end

the black cord attached to the electronics module on the back

the loudspeaker. The subwoofer has aspecial circuit which automatically turns the

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

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

is sensed and the amplifier turns on. It will automatically

tum

off

alittle while after

the signal is discontinued. -

The ProSub 600 has aspecial circuit which automatically turns the powered

subwoofer section on when asignal is fed to the loudspeaker and does not require an

on/offswitch. We suggest plugging the ProSub 60 into acircuit which

on all the

time and not into aswitched outlet. When the ProSub 60 is plugged into acircuit and

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

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

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

normal.

you unplug the speaker

tum

off

the AC current going to it, it will reac-

tivate itself with apop when

current is restored, which is normal.

Please note that after the cessation

asignal, 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 tum off.

Subwoofer

Operating

Controls

Your Definitive Technology ProSub 600 subwoofer is equipped with afull comple-

ment

operating controls to ensure complete flexibility and maximum performance in

any installation. Most

them basically are the "set and forget" type, although occa-

sionally certain controls will require minor adjustments.

Level Control

This control varies how loud the subwoofer plays. Please follow the level control

suggestions in hook-up section.

Low-Pass Filter

Your subwoofer's back panel features acontinuously variable low-pass filter.

you are using the low level LFE input, you will normally

tum

the Low-Pass Filter

Control all the way up to 150.

you are using Method 1System 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

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

below.

you are still having problems, please consult your Definitive Technology

Authorized Dealer for assistance.

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

their place.

Should you experience any level

ground hum or noise, try plugging the sub-

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

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

Please consult your dealer.

The system is provided with sophisticated internal protection circuitry.

for some

reason the protection circuitry is tripped, please

turn

down your system's volume

and wait five minutes before trying the system again.

the amplifier should over-

heat, the system will

tum

itself

off

until the amplifier cools and resets.

Check to

sure that your power cord has not been damaged.

Check that no foreign objects

liquid has entered the cabinet.

you cannot get your subwoofer to

turn

on or

no sound comes out and you're

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

Technology Authorizeq Dealer for assistance.

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.

you wish to add additional rear or side surround speakers

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

dealer. ADefinitive ProCenter can also be used

arear center speaker

6.1

systems.

Technical Assistance

It is our pleasure to offer assistance

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 [email protected].

Service

Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be

performed 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

the nearest factory service center. Please note

that

the address given in this

booklet

the address of

our

offices only. Under no circumstances should loud-

speakers be shipped to

our

offices

returned without contacting us first and

obtaining return authorization.

Definitive Technology Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: 410-363-7148

Visit

www.definitivetech.com

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