Definitive Technology CS-8040HD User manual

DePnitive

Technolngy®

The

Leader

High-Performance

Loudspeakers®

Thank you for choosing

the

Definitive Technology

Series Center Loudspeaker. The

Series

acompact high-definition loudspeaker system. Because of its wide range,

high-power handling

and

articulate clarity, it

ideal for use

acenter channel in a

high-performing

home

theater system.

Our engineers have spent

many

years

developing this product. In order

ensure

that

you experience

the

finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a

moment

to fully read this owner's manual and familiarize yourself with

the

proper

installation and setup procedures for your

speaker.

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Positioning Your Speakers

Unpacking Your

CS·8040HD

Your

new

Series speaker

designed to add clarity

and

focus to the vocal

range

and

extend

the

musical image

your

home

theater.

optimize its

performance, please follow these simple guidelines. Although the following

recommendations will usually yield

the

best results, whatever sounds best to

you

correct.

Figure 3 -

Connecting

Speaker

Amplifier

Use

the manual speaker setup functions

your receiver

set speaker

configuration, speaker distance

and

channel balance. Consult your receiver's

or processor's manual to learn

how

to access

and

use

the

setup menus.

Set

center speaker

"small" with the crossover point set at 80Hz.

you experience

any

difficulties with your

Series Speaker, try

the

suggestions

below. If you still have problems, contact your Definitive Technology Authorized

Dealer for assistance.

Troubleshooting

All

Dolby/DTS

multi-channel

receiver/amplifiers

feature

dedicated

channel

for

center

speaker.

Consult

your

receiver's

owner's

manual

for

the

appropriate

connection

procedure.

R61eive,/Amptlfier

Speaker

Setup:

Small,

crassover

80Hz

L R C

OOGOO

001

Center

Channel

Speaker

should

placed

the

center

your

television

possible with-

out obstructing

your

view.

below

above

1-2'~!

(2.5-5 em)

~r!'lJ~

Please

Inspect

For

Shipping

Damage

Each loudspeaker leaves our plant

perfect condition. Any visible or concealed

damage most likely occurred

handling after it left our plant

and

should be

reported

once

your Definitive dealer or the delivery company

that

delivered your loudspeaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons

and

packing materials

case

you

move or need to ship your system. Record

the

serial number found

the back

the

Center Channel

the Notes section of

this owner's manual.

Figure 1 -

Positioning

Series

Center

Channel

receive

the

full

benefit

the

bass

radiators

built

into

your

Speaker

leave

least 1-2" (2.5-5

cm)

space

between

the

top

the

speaker

and any

surface.

Connecting Your Loudspeakers

Figure 2 -

Wiring

and

Polarity

Audible

distortion

when

the speakers are playing

loud levels

caused

driving (turning up) your receiver

amplifier louder

than

the

receiver 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, so

the

position of

the

volume control

apoor indicator

its power

limit.

your speakers distort

when

you play

them

loud,

tum

the

volume down!

2. If you experience a

lack

bass,

likely

that

one

speaker

out

of phase

(polarity) with

the

other speakers

the system

and

needs

be rewired

paying closer attention

connect positive to positive; negative to negative

both

channels. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as color-

coding, ribbing or writing)

one

the

two conductors to help you main-

tain consistency. It

essential to connect

both

speakers

the

amplifier

the same way (in phase).

Make sure all your system interconnects

and

power cords are solidly

connected.

Check

that

foreign objects or liquid has entered

the

speaker cabinet.

Strip

1/4"

(6mm)

wire.

Identify

markings

wire

and

assign

+/-.

Re<eiver/Amplilier

'--

f--

Unsaew

binding

post

and

insert

wire.

Ensure

that

the

speaker

always

con-

TIghten

until

wire

secure.

nected

the

receiver

amplifier

and-to-.

Technical

Assistance

It is our pleasure

offer assistance

you

have

any

questions regarding your

Center

Channel

its setup, please contact your nearest Definitive Technology

dealer or call us directly

(800) 228-7148

(US

&Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148

(all

other

countries) or e-mail [email protected].

Technical

support

offered

English

only.

Definitive

Technology

Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: (800) 228-7148

(US

&Canada),

01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries)

Service

and

warranty work

your Definitive loudspeakers

will

normally be

performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however,

you

wish

return

the

speaker

us, please contact us first, describing

the

problem

and

requesting authorization

well

the

location of

the

nearest factory service

center. Please

note

that

the

address

given

this

bookIet

the

address

our

offices only.

Under

circumstances

should

loudspeakers

shipped

our

offices

returned

without

contacting

first

and

obtaining

return

authorization.

CS-8040HD

Performance Specifications

Overall Frequency

Response

40Hz

-30kHz

Sensitivity

Nominal Impedance 8Ohms

Recommended Associated Amplifier Power

20-200w

Built-In

Subwoofer Amplifier Power

n/a

Dimensions

Height

6-1/16"

(15.4

em)

Width

21-1/8"

(53.86

em)

Depth

12"

(30.4

em)

Speaker

Complement

Bass

Radiator Quantity 1

Bass

Radiator Dimensions

5"x10"

(12.7x

25.4

em)

Midrange Driver Quantity 2

Midran~e

Diameter 4

1/2"

(11.43

em)

Tweeter Quantity 1

Tweeter Diameter 1" (2.54

em)

Notes

Limited Warranty:

5-Years

for Drivers

and

Cabinets,

3-Years

for

Electronic

Components

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from

whom

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was

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nearest

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factory

service

center.

Product

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container

its

equivalent.

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responsible

liable

for

loss

damage

Product

transit.

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states

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allow

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exclusion

limitation

consequential

incidental

damages,

implied

warranties,

Ibe

above

limitations

may

not

apply

you.

This

warranty

gives

you

specifIc

legal

rights,

and

you

may

also

have

olber

rights

which

vary

from

state

state.

THIS

LIMITED

WARRANTY

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ONLY

EXPRESS

WARRANTY

THAT

APPLIES

YOUR

PRODUCT.

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PERSON

ENTITY

ASSUME

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OBLIGATION

LIABILITY

CONNECTION

WITH

YOUR

PRODUCT

THIS

WARRANTY.

ALL

arHER

WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING

BUT

NOT

LIMITED

EXPRESS,

IMPLlED,WARRANTY

MERCHANTABILITY

FITNESS

FOR

PARTICULAR

PURPOSE,

ARE

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EXCLUDED

AND

DISCLAIMED

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MAXlMUM

EXTENT

ALLOWED

LAW

ALL

IMPLIED

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PRODUCT

ARE

LIMITED

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DURATION

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EXPRESSED

WARRANTY.

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