Definitive Technology Studio Monitor user manual

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StudioMonitor
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350 450
Audio/Video Magnetically Shielded Loudspeakers
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology
StudioMonitor Audio/Video Loudspeaker System. These superb
loudspeakers utilize state-of-the-art components (cast-basket
homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil fer-
rofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiator,
long excursion pressure coupled subwoofer, uniphase crossover
networks, etc.), a non-resonant monoco

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Unpacking Your StudioMonitors 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 delivery company that delivered your loudspeaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial number found on the back of the Studi

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The StudioMonitors are mirror imaged (serial numbers have either an A or a B) with the side mounted, pressure coupled subwoofers located so they may be set up with both woofers facing in (toward each other) or both woofers facing out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers to determine which side the woofer is on.) Facing the woofers in or out will vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room. Again, experiment to determine the best location for the speak

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Using Your StudioMonitors with a Separate Subwoofer If you use a subwoofer, we strongly suggest using a Definitive PowerField SuperCube, PowerField or ProSub in order to achieve the highest level of sound quality possible. With Dolby Digital Receivers and Decoders Most systems using the StudioMonitors with a subwoofer will be Dolby Digital Systems. Simply hook the StudioMonitors up to the left and right front (main) channels (assuming you are using them as front speakers). Using a low-level RCA

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Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your Receiver or Amplifier Normally we recommend that you set the Bass and Treble controls on flat or 0 dB. This will give you the most linear and natural sound. Also, if your amplifier or receiver has a graphic equalizer, we recom- mend that you leave it flat. The reason for this is that we have spoken with many consumers about what they thought were improperly sounding speakers when in fact the problem was misadjusted tone controls. When in doubt, leave them flat

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Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your StudioMonitors or their set-up. Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or contact us directly at 410-363-7148 or www.definitivetech.com. Service Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by the Definitive Technology dealer from whom you have purchased your loudspeakers. If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us

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StudioMonitors Preliminary Specifications StudioMonitor 350 15 11 11 Dimensions 6 /16"W x 9 /16"D x 10 /16"H Frequency Response 26 Hz – 30 kHz Nominal Impedance Compatible with 4 – 8 ohms. (Set amp on 4 if you have a choice.) 1 Driver Complement 5 /4" cast-basket polymer coned bass/mid range driver. 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter. 8" pressure-driven subwoofer. Recommended Associated Amplification 20 – 200 watts/channel StudioMonitor 450 3 7 8 16 Dimensions 8 / "W x 11 / "D x 13"H Frequency Resp

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Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components 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 a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer. However, this warranty