DCM Speakers FT10 User's Manual
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1. monitor as possible Figure 1 This will anchor the central image of your home theater to the location of the images seen on the screen Place the center channel at an equal distance to the listening position as the main speakers are Also place the height of the center channel s tweeter as close to the same height as the main speakers tweeters Figure 3 This will prevent image blurring when sounds are panned from the one side of the room to the other Figure 3 Proper Placement of Center Channel Speaker Overload Protection The FT10 and FT12 are equipped with an internal overload protection circuit The overload protection is a two stage circuit designed to prevent accidental damage caused by overpowering or amplifier clipping The first stage is an active compression circuit that protects the midrange and tweeter Music signals that may be harmful to the midrange or tweeter are com pressed The result is a seamless clear sounding loudspeaker The second stage is a PTC switch designed to protect the entire loudspeaker When the music signal reaches a harmful level or is distorting excessively the PTC switches to a high impedance state reducing the loudspeaker output dra matically Turning the volume control down to a low level for 10 seconds will restore normal operation HOOK UP Note If your amplifier or receiver has a 4 8Q switch optimum performance will be achieved using the 40 or lowest impedance position Use 16 ga2. DCM LOUDSPEAKERS LOUDSPEAKERS Winslow IL 61089 FULL TIME SPEAKERS 815 367 3000 800 225 5689 0 WNER S MA NUA L INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of DCM Full Time Loudspeakers Your new speakers represent the latest technologies in loudspeaker design and manufac turing They will provide outstanding performance and years of listening enjoy ment Please take time to read through this manual thoroughly to insure you get maximum performance out of your new loudspeakers FEATURES Video shielding for placement near a TV or monitor FT6C e 19mm dome tweeter Internally braced high density MDF cabinets Nickel plated 5 way binding posts Black ash finish to blend in with any decor DCM 10 year limited warranty SPEAKER PLACEMENT MAIN LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS FT12 FT10 FT6 All DCM Full Time Loudspeakers have been engineered to combine deep power ful bass with crisp natural high frequency performance Because there are many factors that affect loudspeaker performance there is no universal rule for speaker location Best results will be obtained with some experimentation using the fol lowing guidelines To achieve the most realistic stereo image position the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is formed between the speakers and the listening position Figure 1 Turning the speakers slightly towards the listening position can improve the image focus Bass loudness can be increased by movin
3. g the speakers closer to the rear wall This sometimes can degrade the stereo image Use your judgement as to what location best fits your preferences SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS FT6 If you are using the FT6 for rear channel speakers in a home theater application they should be placed to the side and slightly behind the listening position Figure 1 If this is not practical they can be placed on the rear wall to either side of the listening position Figure 2 For best results the surround speakers should be spaced equal distances from the listening position with the tweeters at or above ear level CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your speakers are designed to work with a wide range of electronic components As little as 20 watts per channel can provide enough power for most applications If you have a large room or prefer louder listening levels more power may be required Caution When choosing an amplifier do not exceed the power rating of the speaker If you hear very high levels of audible dis tortion you are exceeding the capabilities of the system Damage can occur from this distortion turn the volume back down until the distortion disappears Use the following guidelines to maintain the appearance of your speakers Use a soft damp cloth to clean the speaker cabinet Avoid using harsh detergents or cleaning fluids Remove the grills to vacuum and remove dust Do not vacuum any of the speaker components permanent damage could occu
4. r TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For additional technical assistance you can visit our web site at www dcmspeakers com Otherwise our technical service representatives can be reached by phone 1 877 DCM LOUD or by email technical dcmspeakers com DCM WARRANTY INFORMATION All FT12 FT10 FT6 and FT6C Speaker Cabinets purchased in the United States from an authorized DCM dealer are guaranteed against defects in material and workman ship for a period ten years from the date purchased by the end user and limited to the original retail purchaser of the product DCM disclaims any liability for other incurred damages resulting from product defects Any expenses incurred in the removal and reinstallation of product is not covered by this warranty DCM s total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product This warranty is valid in the United States only Proof of purchase is required when requesting service so please retain your sales receipt and take a moment to register your warranty on line www dcemspeakers com SPECIFICATIONS FT6 Driver Compliment Woofer 6 1 2 Polypropylene cone butyl rubber surround Tweeter 19mm dome ferrofluid cooled Frequency Response 55Hz 20kHz Impedance 8 ohms nominal Power Handling 100 watts RMS 200 watts peak music Sensitivity 89dB 1W 1M Shipping Weight 20 Ibs Dimensions 12 3 4 H x 7 1 2 W x 8 1 2 D FT6C Driver Compliment Woofer 2 6 1 2 Polypropylene cone bu
5. tyl rubber surround Tweeter 19mm dome ferrofluid cooled Frequency Response 60Hz 20kHz Impedance 8 ohms nominal Power Handling 100 watts RMS 200 watts peak music Sensitivity 92dB 1W 1M Shipping Weight 16 Ibs Dimensions 7 1 2 H x 17 5 8 W x 8 D FT10 Driver Compliment Woofer 10 Powder coated composite pulp cone Midrange 6 1 2 Polypropylene cone butyl rubber surround Tweeter 19mm dome ferrofluid cooled Frequency Response 30Hz 20kHz Impedance 8 ohms nominal Power Handling 200 watts RMS 400 watts peak music Sensitivity 92dB 1W 1M Shipping Weight 42 Ibs Dimensions 31 7 16 H x 11 1 8 W x 14 5 16 D FT12 Driver Compliment Woofer 12 Powder coated composite pulp cone Midrange 6 1 2 Polypropylene cone butyl rubber surround Tweeter 19mm dome ferrofluid cooled Frequency Response 25Hz 20kHz Impedance 8 ohms nominal Power Handling 250 watts RMS 500 watts peak music Sensitivity 94dB 1W 1M Shipping Weight 51 Ibs Dimensions 35 H x 13 1 8 W x 16 1 16 D REAR a CENTER CHANNEL LISTENING AREA FIGURE 1 Typical Loudspeaker Placement CENTER CHANNEL O LISTENING AREA FIGURE 2 Alternate Loudspeaker Placement LI CENTER CHANNEL FT6C When using the FT6C as a center channel speaker in a home theater application the following guidelines should be used for optimum performance Locate the speaker as close to the center of your TV or
6. uge or heavier speaker wire for connecting to your amplifier or receiver Cut wire lengths leaving an extra 12 to 24 at each end to allow for moving the speaker or receiver Using a wire cutter or a sharp knife strip 1 2 of insulation off each end of the wire to expose the conductor Twist wire ends to prevent from fraying Connect the conductors to the binding posts on the bottom or back of the speaker by unscrew ing the post enough to expose the hole in the terminal post Slip the exposed conductor in the hole and tighten the post Repeat this step for connecting to your amplifier or receiver Refer to the owner s manual supplied with your electronics to assist with proper hook up Note To ensure proper performance make sure that the wire from the red terminal on the speaker is connected to the red terminal on your amplifier or receiver Likewise make sure the wire from the black termi nal on the speaker is connected to the black terminal on the amplifier or receiver Figure 4 BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED FIGURE 4 Connecting Speakers to Amplifier or Receiver Once your speakers are hooked up turn on your electronics and test to make sure they are functioning properly If your speakers sound thin with little bass and have a poor center image one of the speaker wires is probably hooked up backwards Double check all connections for proper polarity
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