Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
Aiming
the
Tweeter
A tweeter aimed toward your listening position improves imaging
and detail.
To
aim
the
tweeter,
first
install
the
speaker
in
the
desired
location.
Rotate
the
tweeter
so
that
the
arrow on
the
tweeter
faceplate
is
pointing
in
the
direction you wish
to
aim
the
tweeter
[Figure
5]
then
gently
push
the
tweeter
in
that direction [Figure
6]
When
using
DT
Series speakers
as
fronts
in
a home theater setup
or
as
stereo speakers
in
a distributed audio
system,
aim
the
tweeter
toward
the
main listening position.
As
rear/surround speakers
installed
in
walls or ceilings, aim
the
tweeter toward
the
nearest
reflecting surface
(an
adjacent wall or ceiling) for a more diffuse
sound field
(For
more direct sound, aim
the
tweeters at your
listening position).
Figure 5
Point
tweeter
in
desired
direction
by
turning
the
tweeter assembly.
Installation
Cautions
Figure
60
Push
gently
in
direction
of
arrow
lo
set
angle.
Figure
66
Installing
DT
Series speakers requires
skill
in
using tools
such
as
a drill, screwdriver, saws and power tools. Installation also entails
running wires through
wal
ls.
You
should have a thorough
understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity
with
the
area behind
the
wall or ceiling into which you plan
to
install your speakers.
When
cutting holes and running wires through
walls/
ceilings you
run
the
risk
of
cutting electrical wires or water
pipes, thereby causing safety hazards and property damage.
If
you're
in
any doubt that you
possess
the
necessary
skills
or tools
to
install
these
speakers, contact your Definitive Technology dealer,
general contractor or a professional installer.
4
Required
Tools
Phillips head screwdriver
Pencil for marking
the
location
of
installation
Bubble level
Power drill with oppropriole bit
(optional, for starling wall cul)
Keyhole sow, utility knife or material
appropriate incising implement for cutting
drywall or other wall material
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.
•
Make
sure
the
material into which you plan to mount
the
speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support
the
weight of
the
speakers.
•
Make
sure
the
locations you select
do
not conceal
studs,
electrical
wiring or plumbing.
Prior
to
installation, hold
the
speaker with
grille on
in
your chosen location
to
make
sure
it
safely clears
obstacles
such
as
studs,
corners, beams, lighting fixtures and
door/window
frames.
Your
cutout
must
be at least 2"
(50
mm)
from
adjoining walls or ceiling, internal
studs
or plumbing.
• Using
the
supplied template, trace
the
installation location with
a pencil.
You
con
do
this
by holding
the
template
in
your preferred
location and tracing around
it
. [Figures 8 &
9]
In
the
case
of
the
rectangular models (DT6
5LCR
and
DT8LCR)
use
a bubble level
to
square and level
the
template.