Definitive Technology
Unpacking Your CS-8040HD
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 center channel in the Notes section of this owner's manual.
Positioning Your Speakers
Your new CS Series speaker is designed to add clarity and focus to the vocal range and extend the musical image of your home theater. To optimize its performance, please follow these simple guidelines. Although the following recommendations will usually yield the best results, whatever sounds best to you is correct.
Figure 1 – Positioning CS Series Center Channel
CS-8040HD OWNER’S MANUAL
Use the manual speaker setup functions in your receiver to 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 to “small” with the crossover point set at 80Hz.
Figure 3 – Connecting Speaker to Amplifier
Receiver/Amplifier
Speaker Setup: | L R C SR SL | |
Small, crossover at 80Hz | ||
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| above |
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To receive the full benefit of the bass radiators built into your CS speaker leave at least
A center channel Speaker should be placed as close to the center of your television as pos- sible without obstructing your view.
All Dolby/DTS
Troubleshooting
If you experience any difficulties with your CS Series Speaker, try the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.
1. Audible distortion when the speakers are playing at loud levels is caused |
by driving (turning up) your receiver or amplifier louder than the receiver or |
the speakers are capable of playing. Most receivers and amplifiers put out |
their |
up, so the position of the volume control is a poor indicator of its power |
limit. If your speakers distort when you play them loud, turn the |
volume down! |
Connecting Your Loudspeakers
Figure 2 – Wiring and Polarity
2. If you experience a lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of phase |
(polarity) with the other speakers in the system and needs to be rewired, |
paying closer attention to connect positive to positive and negative to |
negative on both channels. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as |
maintain consistency. It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier |
Strip 1/4" (6mm) wire.
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Identify markings on wire and assign
Receiver/Amplifier
| in the same way (in phase). |
3. | Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly |
| connected. |
4. | Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet. |
1. Unscrew binding post and insert wire. Ensure that the speaker is always con-
2. Tighten until wire is secure. nected to the receiver or amplifier + to + and – to
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