Definitive Technology 3.5R User manual

Defioiti

Definttive

Technolngy®

The

Leader

High-Performance

Loudspeakers®

Thank

You

Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Disappearing In-Wall loud

speaker. The

Series products offer extraordinary sound quality from speakers

that

are barely visible

when

installed

awall or ceiling. Our engineers spent

many

years developing this product. In order

ensure

that

you experience the finest per

formance possible, we encourage you

take a

moment

fully read this owner's

manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation

and

set-up procedures

for your

Series

speaker.

Unpacking Your Disappearing In-Wall Speakers

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For

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Damage

Each loudspeaker leaves our plant

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damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant

and

should be reported

at once to your Definitive dealer or

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delivery company

that

delivered your loud-

speaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons

and

packing materials

case you move or need

ship your system. Record

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serial number found

the back of the speakers,

and

the carton,

this manual

and

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Series

3.5R

6.5R

4.5R

6.55TR

5.5R

5.55

6.55

Painting

Series Speakers

Your

Series speakers

may

be painted

match the color of the wall

or ceiling in which they are installed. Failure

the

following

painting instructions may result

seriously degraded sound quality.

your responsibility

make sure your painting contractor sees

and

follows these instructions.

1. DO NOT PAINr THE

GRILLE

WITH A

BRUSH

ROllER

they will

dog

the

fine mesh of

the

grille

and

doth

scrim

and

result

poor sound quality.

Remove the grille from the speaker

and

place it

adrop

doth,

newspaper or plastic sheet.

The grille

MUST

be spray painted with one ofthe following:

•Spray paint

that

closely matches

the

desired finish/color

• A custom spray bomb, color matched to your paint finish

•Indoor latex paint using aspray gun (paint must be diluted

the

paint manufacturer's specifications)

Removing

the

backing

doth

(scrim)

not

required.

Paint should be applied

aseries of thin coats sprayed at

approximately 60 degrees from

the

grille surface, allowing each

coat

fully cure before applying additional coats.

ensure

that

the

paint distribution

evenly applied, each coat

should be applied from at least 4different directions

the grille.

(N,

E&W) This will ensure

even coverage

the grille.

Once

the

grille has been painted

and

the paint has fully cured, you

may use abrush, or small roller

touch-up the outer edge of

the

grille frame -being

VERY

careful

not

get

any

additional paint

the grille mesh surface.

Optional Fire-Rated Enclosures

Definitive Di

Series

speakers have been designed

meet

1480

and

2043 standards

when

used with the appropriate optional Definitive

fire-rated enclosures.

All

plastic parts used in the speakers are

flame

rated as per

94.

While these enclosures are necessary in most countries for commerdal

and

multi-family dwelling installations, residential customers may want

use

them

for added safety and/or to reduce the sound from "leaking"

into adjacent rooms.

Recommended speaker

distance from side walls

feet

(60cm).

Figure 1

lrJ

(32-6000>

(32_1

recommended

height

3'-6'

I-2m

Figure 2

Figure 3

Placement Options o o

Definitive Technology

Series Loudspeakers give you nearly endless

placement options. But remember

that

placement choice for your in-wall

speakers bears careful consideration,

installation requires

that

you cut a

hole in your wall or ceiling!

Fill

aroom with sound by installing in-wall

speakers in nearly any wall or ceiling location although it

best to keep

the

speakers at least 2feet (60 em) from side walls

[Figure

1].

When

using

Di Series models

home

theater applications follow the guidelines

[illustrated

Figures

2,3

and

4].

Definitive

Series In-Wall Loudspeakers

have aimable tweeters

that

allow you

focus their sound toward or

away from your listening area depending

the application.

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Option

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SJrroundOption

Figure 4

Figure 5

Point tweeter in desired

direction by turning the

tweeter assembly.

Figure

Push gently

direction of arrow

set angle.

Figure

Aiming the Tweeter

Atweeter aimed toward your listening position improves imaging and

detail.

aim the tweeter, first install the speaker in the desired location.

Rotate the tweeter

that the arrow

the tweeter faceplate

pointing

in the direction you wish to aim the tweeter

[Figure

then

gently push

the tweeter in

that

direction

[Figure

6].

When

using

Series In-Wall

Loudspeakers

front/main

home

theater speakers

stereo speakers

in adistributed audio system aim the tweeter toward

the

main

listening

position.

For

rear/surround speakers installed in walls or ceilings, aim

the tweeter toward the nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or

ceiling)

for

amore diffuse sound field (if you

desire; for more direct

sound, aim

the

tweeters at your listening position).

Environmental EQ·

(not

included

3.5R

and

4.5R

models)

your listening room

very reflective, with

smooth

sheetrock walls,

hardwood floors,

and

non-cushioned furniture, the sound will be overly

"bright"

and

unnatural. Engaging

the

Environmental EQ feature

[Figure

(by selecting

the

"-"

setting) compensates for the effect of

overly loud treble.

your room

has alot of absorbing surfaces such as

over-stuffed furniture, heavy drapes

and

rugs such

that

the speakers

sound "dull," engage

the

"+" setting

boost treble response. Leave

the

switch in the center position in rooms with abalance of reflecting

and

absorbing surfaces (most rooms

fall

into this category). Note: the

6.5STR

has atwo position switch; the minus symbol "." represents normal treble

output

and

the plus symbol "+" represents treble boost.

Figure 7

Installation

Installation Cautions

Installation of Disappearing Series Loudspeakers requires skills in

using tools such

adrill, screwdriver, saws

and

power tools. Installation

also entails running wires through walls.

You

should have athorough

understanding of local building

and

fire codes

and

afamiliarity with

the area behind the wall or ceiling into which

you

plan

install

your speakers.

When

cutting holes in

and

running wires through walls/ceilings you run

the risk of cutting electrical wires

water pipes thereby causing safety

hazards and property damage. If you are in

any

doubt

that

you possess

the necessary skills or tools, contact your Definitive Technology dealer,

general contractor or aprofessional installer.

Required

Tools

•Pencil

for

marking the location of installation.

•Bubble level (for

5.5S

and

6.5S

models only)

•Keyhole

saw,

utility knife or material- appropriate incising

implement

for

cutting drywall or other wall material.

•Phillips head screwdriver.

•Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut).

Installation Procedure

•

You

must first install speaker wires

that

meet appropriate building

and

fire

codes before installing the speakers. Use at least 18 gauge wire or

heavier to ensure optimum sound quality.

Left

channel wires

Figure

llb

•Once you have cut the hole, pull the speaker wire

out of

the

hole and connect the speaker. Strip

'/z"

inch (12 mrn) of insulation from each ofthe two

conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal

and

twist each of the conductors into asingle

unfrayed strand. Note that one of

the

terminals

the rear of each speaker

marked red

(+)

and

the other black

(-).

Make certain that you connect

the wire from the red terminal (+) of your amplifi-

er or receiver to the

red

terminal (+)

your

speaker

and

the wire from the black terminal

(-)

of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal

(-)

your speaker. Most wire has some indicator

(such

color-coding, ribbing or writing)

one

of the two conductors to help you maintain

consistency

[Figure

lla).

In the case of the

6.SSTR

single speaker stereo model, both left

and right channel speaker wires are connected

the speaker

[Figure

llb)

•Push down

the top of the terminal to reveal

the wire hole in the side of the terminal post and

insert the wire into the hole

[Figure

12].

Release

the pressure

the terminal

secure the wire.

•Loosen the rotating lock arms by turning the lock

arm screws

the front of the speaker counter

clockwise

1tum, just enough to allow the lock

arm to move

freely.

[Figure

13).

Make sure

that

the

rotating lock arms are flipped inwards

[Figure

14)

that

your speaker fits into your cutout.

Figure

Template

Figure

lla

•••••••

••••

-0

•Make sure the material into which you plan to

mount

the speakers

(plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of

the speakers

(see

spedfication page

for

the weight ofyour model).

•Make sure the locations you select

not

conceal studs, electrical

wiring or plumbing. Prior

installation, hold the speaker with

grille

in your chosen

location to make sure it safely

clears obstacles such

studs,

comers, beams, lighting

fixtures

and

door/window

frames.

Your

cutout must

be at least

(50 mrn) from

adjoining walls or ceiling,

internal studs or plumbing.

•Using the supplied template,

trace the installation location

with apencil.

You

can do

this by holding the template

in your preferred location

and

tracing around it. In the

case of the rectangular

models (Di 5.5S

and

6.5S)

use abubble level

square

and

level

the

template.

[Figures

•Carefully cut the hole

with the appropriate cutting

tool for your wall or ceiling

material. Start the hole by

drilling ahole

the inside

of the tracing (with the drill

bit just inside the line). Use

this hole

insert the saw

or knife

and

begin cutting

[Figure

10).

The holes

for

the

3.5R and

Oi4.SR

must

cut very precisely

their

flanges are only

(9.5

mm)

wide.

recommend using

hole saws to cut the holes

for

these models - 33

/."

for

the Di

3.SR

and

4'/z"

for

the

4.SR.

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•Place

the

speaker carefully

into

the

cutout.

you have alevel, use

to help you correctly align rectangular speaker models. Tighten

the

lock arm screws

with

ascrewdriver

[Figure

15).

TIJ.is

will

rotate

the

lock arms

[Figure

16]

and

secure

the

speaker

the wall/ceiling.

not

over-tighten the lock arm screws.

you are using apowered

screwdriver or drill set the torque

avalue

7in. -lb. (8dN -m)

•Install

the

grille

the

speaker frame. Powerful magnets hold

the

grille

place.

Lock arm

screws.

Tum

counter

clockwise

to loosen.

Figure

Lock arms

tucked

prior

to installing

speaker

wall.

Lock arm

screws.

Tum

clock-

wise

tighten lock

arms

and

secure speaker

to surface.

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SAFETY

FIRST

When

installing your Di Series In-Wall Loudspeakers, be aware of the

weight

your particular model (see specification page for the weight

of your model)

and

the

sturdiness

the

material

into

which you are

installing

the

speaker. Also be aware of

any

concealed studs, electrical

wiring or plumbing

the

wall

ceiling

into

which you are installing

the

speakers.

you are

not

sure

asafe way to install these speakers,

consult aprofessional ins!aller, your authorized Definitive Technology

dealer,

abuilding contractor.

Technical Assistance

our pleasure

offer assistance if

you

have

any

questions regarding

your Definitive loudspeakers. Please contact your nearest Definitive

Technology dealer

call us directly

(800) 228-7148

(US

&Canada),

(410) 363-7148 (all

other

countries)

e-mail

info®definitivetech.com.

Service

Service work

your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed

by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If your dealer

unable or

unwilling

perform service contact us for alternative options. Please

note

that

the

address given

this

manual

the

address of

our

offi.ces

only. Under

circumstances

should

loudspeakers be

shipped

our

offices

returned

without

contacting

first

and

obtaining

return

authorization.

Definitive Technology Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: (800) 228-7148

(US

&Canada),

01 (410) 363-7148 (all

other

countries)

WARNING:

LISTEN

CAREFULLY

Definitive Technology loudspeakers

and

subwoofers are capable

playing

extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or

permanent

hearing damage. Definitive Technology accepts

liability

for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the

misuse

its products.

You

should limit prolonged exposure

volumes

that

exceed

85 decibels

(dB).

For more about safe volume levels refer

the

Occupational

Health

and

Safety Administration

(OSHA)

guidelines at:

www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otrn/noise/standards_more.htrnl.

NOTES

•

Specifications

3.5R

4.5R

5.5R

6.5R

6.5STR

5.55

6.55

Grille

Diameter

4-9/16"

(11.6

em)

5-3/8"

(13.55

em)

7-3/8"

(18.62

em)

8-5/16"

(21.04

em)

8-5/16"

(21.04

em)

9-3/4"

(24.76

em)

Grille

Length,

7-3/8"

(18.61

em)

8-5/16"

(21.01

em)

Grille

WK!th

7-3/8"

(18.61

em)

8·5/16"

(21.01

em)

(utout

Diameter

3-3/4"

(9.55

em)

4·1/T

(11.5

em)

6-5/16"

(16

em)

7-1/4"

(18.4

em)

7-1/4"

(18.4

em)

8-3/4"

(22.2

em)

(ulout

Width

6-5/16"

(16

em)

7-1/4"

(18.4

em)

(utout

length

6-5/16"

(16

em)

7-1/4"

(18.4

em)

Tolol

Depth

(7.55

em)

3-3/8"

(8.64

em)

3-5/8"

(9.04

em)

3·5/0"

(9.07em)

3-5/0"

(9.07

em)

3-7/8"

(9.77

em)

3-5/8"

(9.04

em)

3-7/8"

(9.70

em)

Mounting

Depth

In-Wall""

2-1/T

(6.3

em)

2·7/0"

(7.4

em)

3-1/16"

(7.8

em)

3-1/16"

(7.8

em)

3-1/16"

(7.8

em)

3-3/8"

(8.5

em)

3-1/16"

(7.8

em)

3-1/16"

(7.8

em)

Woofer

3-1/2"

(8.9

em)

4-1/2"

(11.

em)

5-1/4"

(13.3

em)

6-1/T

(16.5

em)

6-1/2"

(16.5

em)

(20

em)

5-1/4"

(13.3

em)

6-1/2"

(16.5

em)

Tweeler

3/4"

(20mm)

3/4"

(20

mm)

1"(25

mm)

(25

mm)

@3/4"

(20

mm)

(25

mm)

(25

mm)

(25

mm)

Product

Weighl

lb.

(0.85

kg)

2.6

lb.

(1.16

kg)

3.7

lb.

(1.67

kg)

3.0

lb.

(1.73

kg)

4.4

lb.

(2.14

kg)

4.8

lb.

(2.14kg)

3.8

lb.

(1.73

kg)

lb.

(1.79

kg)

Frequency

Response

kHz

Hz-3D

kHz

Hz-3D

kHz

Sensitivity

Impedance

All

mode~

are

compatible

with

4- 8

Ohm

outputs.

MinIMax

Recommended

Power

0/125

10/150

10/175

10/200 10/125 10/225 10/175

10/200

From

bock

rnounfing

flange

deepest

port

product

Tolol

depth

when

product

installed

1/2"

(12.7mm)

thick

material

Limited USA

Warranty:

5·

Years for Drivers

and

Cabinets

This Warranty does

not

include service

parts to repair damage caused by accident,

misuse, abuse, negligence, improper mounting, inadequate packing or shipping

procedures, commercial use, voltage

excess

the

rated

maximum

of the unit,

normal wear

and

tear, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry or components

not

directly

attributable to defects

materials or workmanship, or service, or repair or modification

the

Product which has

not

been authorized by Definitive Technology.

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Technology

makes

Warranty

with

respect

its

Products

purchased

from

dealers

outlets

other

than

Definitive

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Franchised

Dealers.

Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser

only

that

this Definitive

Technology Loudspeaker Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials

and workmanship for aperiod of five

(5)

years from the date

the

original purchase

from aDefinitive Technology Franchised Dealer. However, this warranty will automati-

cally terminate prior to the expiration of five

(5)

years if the original retail purchaser

sells or otherwise transfers the Product to

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other

party. The original retail purchaser

shall hereinafter be referred to

"you."

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shipped, together with proof of date

purchase, prepaid

insured to

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Franchised Dealer from

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you purchased

the

Product, or to the

nearest Factory service center. Product(s) must be shipped

the

original shipping

container or its equivalent; in

any

case the risk of loss or damage

transit

be borne by you.

If,

upon examination at the Factory or aDefinitive Technology

Franchised Dealer it

determined

that

the

unit

was defective in materials or

workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Definitive Technology

or the Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace

this product at

additional charge, except

set forth below.

All

replaced parts

and

Product(s) become the property of Definitive Technology. Product(s) replaced

or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you, within areasonable time,

freight collect.

This

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lieu

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other

expressed

Warranties.

this

Product

defective

material

workmanship

warranted

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sale

remedy

shall

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replacement

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event

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consequential

damages

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lISe

inability

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Product,

even

Definitive

Technology

Definitive

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Franchised

Dealer

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advised

the

possibility

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claim

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Some

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allow

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exclllSion

limitation

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damages,

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may

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you.

All

implied

warranties

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Product

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duration

this

expressed

Warranty.

Some

states

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limitation

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long

implied

Warranty

lasts,

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above.limi-

tations

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This

Warranty

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specific

legal

rights,

and

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other

rights

which

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from

state

state.

CE:

This product complies with

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essential requirements

the

EMC

directive 89/336/EEC.

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information

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Technology

Loudspeakers

and

accessories,

visit

www.definitivetech,cam,

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TEMPLATE

FOR

3.5R

PART

NUMBER

5875A101

INSTALLATION

THIS

PRODUCT

MUST

ALL

LOCAL

STATE

BUILDING

CODES

NOT

PAINT

GRILLE

WITH

ROLLER

BRUSH,

SEE

MANUAL

FOR

PAINTING

DIRECTIONS

FOR APRECISE CUT

USE

A 3 3/4" DIAMETER HOLE SAW

CUT HOLE

TOTAL DIAMETER

CUTOUT: 33/4" [95.5mm]

.....

----------------------------------------------------------

...

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

FOR

INSTALLATION:

ALLOW

LEAST 7/16"

[llmm]

FROM EDGE

CUTOUT

THE NEAREST

OBSTRUCTION BOTH INSIDE

AND

OUTSIDE

THE MOUNTING SURFACE

ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TOTALLING 11/8" [28.5mm] FROM

EDGE

CUTOUT REQUIRED INSIDE MOUNTING SURFACE

1SIDE

PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR CROSS-OVER

NOT

CUT MOUNTING HOLE OVER·SIZED

'BEFORE

CUTTING

OPENING

FOR

SPEAKER,

CUTTING

TEST

HOLE

CHECK

FOR

OBSTRUCTIONS

AND

CONSTRUCTION

DIMENSIONS

ADVISED

TRACE AROUND EDGE,

THEN

CUT ALONG LINE

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