User manual DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY PROMONITOR 800

[. . . ] Remember, most amplifiers put out their full rated power well before the volume control is turned all the way up!(Often, turning the dial half way up is actually full power. ) If your speakers distort when you play them loud, turn down the amplifier or get a bigger one. Using the ProMonitor in Conjunction with a ProSub When a pair of ProMonitors is used in conjunction with a ProSub, they may be connected either directly to the left and right channels of your amplifier or receiver, or to the left and right speaker level outputs on a ProSub (when the ProSub is connected via the high-level speaker wire inputs to the left and right channel speaker outputs on your receiver). Connecting the ProMonitor to a ProSub (which includes a built-in high-pass crossover for the ProMonitors) will result in greater dynamic range (the system can be played louder without over driving the satellites) and is recommended for most installations especially when the system is being used for home theater. Because this is the most common set-up, the following instructions relate to wiring the ProMonitors to a ProSub. Wiring 2 ProMonitors and 1 ProSub for Stereo (2-Channel) Use 1. [. . . ] (You might find you want a higher level for some music or for movies). For Dolby Digital AC-3 5. 1 Systems Please note that Dolby Digital decoders have bass management systems (systems which direct the bass to the various channels) which vary from unit to unit. Simplest Hook-Up The simplest way to hook up and use your ProCinema System with Dolby Digital 5. 1 Systems is to hook a ProMonitor to each of the front (main) left, front (main) right, rear (surround) left and rear (surround) right channels and a ProCenter to the front center channel outputs of your receiver or power amplifier making sure that the red (+) terminal of each speaker is hooked up to the red (+) terminal of its proper channel output and the black (-) terminal is connected to the black (-) terminal of its proper channel output. Then connect the LFE RCA output on your receiver or decoder to the LFE input on your Definitive ProSub subwoofer. 3 Set the bass management settings of your receiver or decoder (see your receiver or decoder manual) for "Small" left front (main), right front (main), center front, left rear (surround) and right rear (surround) to "Small, " and Subwoofer to "Yes. " If your receiver/decoder allows you to choose the crossover frequency of or between your subwoofer and satellites, choose the highest possible (up to 100 Hz for the ProMonitor 1000 and 120 Hz for the ProMonitor 800) Turn the low pass filter control on the ProSub all the way up in a clockwise direction. Adjust the relative levels of all five channels and the subwoofer according to the channel balancing procedure outlined in your receiver or decoder manual. THIS IS VERY CRITICAL. Optional Hook-Up One Hook up the left and right front ProMonitors and ProSub as described in Steps 1 thru 9 earlier. 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 (-). Set the bass management system of your receiver or decoder for "Large" Left and Right Main Speakers, "Small" Center and 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 AC-3 5. 1. Optional Hook-Up Two An option on this hook-up (if your decoder will allow you to select "Large" Left and Right Main Speakers and "Yes" 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, "Small" Center and Surrounds, and "Yes" Subwoofer. 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 advantage of allowing you to set the low frequency level on the a 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 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 "Yes" 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 specific characteristics 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 with the basic hook-up detailed above in Steps 1-9. 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 "Yes" Subwoofer setting. We 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. 4 Using ProMonitors with a ProSub for Rear Channel Surround Use Since Dolby Digital is capable of delivering a full-range bass signal to the rear channels, some more elaborate systems will include an additional ProSub for the rear channels. In this case, simply wire the ProMonitors to the ProSub as described in 1 thru 8 earlier, except wire to the rear surround outputs. Set the bass management system for "Large" Rear Speakers. Using ProMonitors with Separate Left and Right Channel ProSubs You may also use a separate ProSub for the Front Left and Front Right channels. Simply follow all previous instructions except use only the left channel inputs and outputs on the left ProSub and the right channel inputs and outputs on the right ProSub. Speaker Break-In Your ProMonitors 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 the ProMonitor 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. [. . . ] This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or service, or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by Definitive Technology. Definitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealers. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in material or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. [. . . ]