Definitive Technology SR-8040BP Positioning Your SR-8000 Surround Speakers, Troubleshooting

Definitive Technology SR-8080BP & SR-8040BPOWNER’S MANUAL

Positioning Your SR-8000 Surround Speakers

Figure 3 – Connecting Speaker to Amplifier

Figure 1 – Rear and Side Surround Placement

For use as rear surround speakers, position	For use as side surround speakers, position
the speakers approximately 6' (2 m) high	the speakers approximately 6' (2 m) high
and 6' (2 m) apart directly behind the lis-	and directly beside or 1-2' (30-60 cm)
tening area.	behind the listening area.

Connecting Your Loudspeakers

Figure 2 – Wiring and Polarity

Receiver/Amplifier

Speaker Outputs

L R C SR SL

Speaker Setup:

Small,

SR-8080BP Crossover at 80Hz

SR-8060BP Crossover at 100Hz

VERY IMPORTANT:

Do not use your receiver’s auto setup function!!! The bipolar nature of this speaker will often confuse the receiver’s auto setup.

Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel systems have critical channel balance and speaker setup procedures which must be followed if the system is to perform properly. Consult your receiver’s or processor’s manual to learn how to access your system setup menus. Set speaker setup to “small” and crossover to 80Hz for the SR-8080BP and 100Hz for the SR-8040BP.

Strip 1/4" (6mm) wire.

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+

-

Identify markings on wire and assign +/-.

Receiver/Amplifier

Troubleshooting

If you experience any difficulties with your SR Series loudspeakers, 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 it or
	the speakers are capable of playing. Most receivers and amplifiers put out
	their full-rated power well before the volume control is turned all the
	way 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!
2.	If you experience a lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of
	phase with the other and needs to be rewired paying closer attention to

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 –.

	connect positive to positive and negative to negative on both channels.
	Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or
	writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency.
	It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in the same way
	(in phase).
3.	Make sure all your system interconnects are solidly in place.
4.	Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet.

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