Definitive Technology BP6B User manual

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BP6B
Bipolar Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Definitive Technology BP 6B Bipolar
Loudspeaker System. This revolutionary
loudspeaker utilizes state-of-the-art
components (homopolymer-coned bassI
midrange drivers, moving coil
ferroftuid-cooled pure aluminum dome
high frequency radiators, uniphase
crossover networks, etc.), anon-resonant
monocoque cabinet and unique bipolar
(front and rear) radiation in order to
achieve the most lifelike sound possible
in your listening room for many years
to come.
Please Inspect For Shipping Damage
Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any
visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling
after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your
Definitive dealer or the shipping company which delivered
your loudspeaker.

Connecting Your Loudspeakers
It is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be connect-
ed in proper phase. Note that one terminal on each speaker (the +) is colored red and
the other (the -) is colored black. Please make certam that you connect the red (+)
terminal on each speaker to the red (+) terminal of its channel on your amplifier or
receiver, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal.
It is essential that both
speakers be connected in the same way to the amplifier (in phase).
If you experience
agreat lack
of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of phase with the other.
Usually if distortion is heard when the speakers are being driven at loud
levels, it
is caused by driving (turning up) the amplifier too loud and not
driving the speakers with more power than they can handle. Remember,
most amplifiers
put out their full rated power well before the volume con-
trol
is turned all the way up! If your speakers distort when you play them
loud,
tum down the amplifier or get abigger one.
"Spiking" Your Loudspeakers
An optional "spiking" kit has been provided should you desire to "spike" your
loudspeakers. "Spiking" your loudspeakers will provide greater stability when plac-
ing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according to many experts, result
in an overall improvement in sonic performance. Care should be taken when
usin&
spikes as they may cause dama&e to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to
bein& scratched. Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for damage
which may result from the use
of spikes.
The spike kit contains 4spikes. To install,unscrew the plastic guides on the bot-
toms
of the speakers. Then screw the 4spikes into the Tnuts. Then (preferably with
the help
of another person) lift the speaker upright and lower it down to its exact
desired position on the floor. You must lower the speaker to the exact position you
want because once the ,spikes are
in place you cannot move the speakers sideways
on the rug or floor -
thiS may damage the floor or the speakers. Next, adjust the
spikes so the speaker sits solidly (and does not rock).
Please note that you can adjust the feet or spikes to tilt the speakers back (front
to back approximately 1/2" to 1" higher than rear) for even better sound.
Speaker Break-In
Your BP 6Bs should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended
break-in period
of 20-40 hours or more of fairly loud playing is required to reach
~ull performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results
10 fuller b.ass, amore open "blossoming" midrange and smoother high frequency'
reproductIOn.

Positioning the BP 6Bs in Your Room
It is important, because of the BP 6B's unique bipolar (front and rear) radiation
pattern, that some simple set-up recommendations be followed in order to assure
optimum perfonnance in your room. Please remember that although these rec~m
mendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening set-ups are somewhat umque.
so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember. whatever sounds
best to you is correct.
In most rooms the speakers should be placed 6to 12 inches from the rear wall in
order to allow the rear radiated sound to freely reflect off the back wall. Placement
closer to the rear wall will increase the bass output while placement further from the
rear wall will decrease the bass output.
The speakers should usually be placed 6to 8feet apart and kept away from the
side walls and comers. A good rule of thumb is to place the speakers separated by
one half the length of the wall they are positioned along, and each speaker one quar-
ter the length of the back wall away from the side wall.
Speakers may be angled in towards the listening position or left parallel with the
rear wall. Generally. we recommend angling the speakers in which will result in a
somewhat brighter, clearer, more detailed sound with a more focused central image.
Leaving the speakers parallel with the wall will result in aless bright, more diffuse
sound. Try to leave the space on the sides of the speakers as open and as unobstruct-
ed as possible so that there will be no interference with the rear radiated sound.
The BP 6B can also be used as an exceptional rear or side surround effects speaker
in home theater installations. When used as aside speaker, locate the BP 6B behind
and to the sides of the listeners. When used as arear speaker, the BP 6Bs can be locat-
ed 6-12" from the rear wall and pointed towards the listeners, or placed sideways on
the rear wall with the drivers facing at each other and towards the side walls.
Technical Assistance
It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your
BP 6Bs or their set-up. Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or
contact us directly at 410-363-7148.
Service
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be per-
formed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If. however, you wish to return
the sp~ak~r to us, please contact us first. describing the problem and requesting
authonzatlOn as well as the locations of the nearest factory service center. Please
note that the address given in this booklet
is the address of our offices
only. Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shi'pped to
our
offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return
authorization. Definitive Technology Offices
11433 Cronridge Drive. Suite K
Owings Mills. Maryland 21117
phone: [phone]

BP 6B Specifications
Recommended
Associated Amplification
Weight
Dimensions
Frequency Response
Efficiency
Nominal Impedance
Driver Complement
7"W x II"D x35"H
25 Hz-30 kHz
91 dB
Compatible with 8ohms
Two 14cm polypropylene coned bass-midrange
drivers (with rubber surrounds and dust caps)
and two 25mm pure aluminum dome tweeters blended
by aLinkwitz-Riley crossover
20-175 watts/channel
42 lbs. each
Limited S-year Warranty
Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive
Technology Loud.speaker Product (the "Product")
will be fre.e from defects in materials and work-
manship for apenod of five (5) years from the date of the onglnal purchase from aDefinitive
Technology Franchised Dealer. However, this warranty
will automatically tenninate prior to the
expiration of five (5) years if the OIiginal retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to
any other party. 1be original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as "you." To obtain the
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Defective Products must
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risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or a
Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer
it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or
workmanship
at any time during this Warranty period. Definitive Technology or the Definitive
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This Warranty does not include service or parts
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Definitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchasedfrom dealers
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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 sholl be repair or replacement as provided
above.
In no event will Definitive Technology be liable to you for any incidental or consequential
damages arising out
of the use or inability 10 use the Product. even ifDefinitive Technology or a
Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer has been advised
of the possibility of such damages. orfor
any claim by any otherparty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of consequential
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All implied warranties on the Product are limited 10 the duration
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Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts. so the above limitations
may not apply
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CE:
This product complies with the essential
requirements
of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
BP6M080498

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