Definitive Technology AW6500
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1. not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by Definitive Technology Definitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealers 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 shall 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 to use the Product even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you All implied warranties on the Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This product complies with the essential requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC EAAT0130092. the bracket to the surface and then re attach the speaker to the bracket re insert the locking knobs and tighten Aim the speaker so that the driver tweeter side points as directly as possible toward the listening area Detailed Mounting Directions 1 Make sure the mounting hardware and surface you choose are both capable of holding the weight of the speaker see specifications on page 11 combined with the force generated by strong wind and or snow accumulations common to your area 2 Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing behind the surface 3 Prior to installation hold the speaker in the chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as ceiling adjacent walls corners beams lighting fixtures and door window frames 4 Remove the bracket and locking knobs by turning them counter clock wise until they come completely out of the cabinet 5 Using the slots in the bracket as a template mark the screw locations with a pencil 6 Ifyou are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface drive 10 screws not included through the wall and into the stud figure F 7 If there is no stud behind the wall at the chosen location install wall anchors not supplied into the wall by following the wall anchor manufacturer s instructions Always use two wall anchors and two screws per speaker figure F We do not provide mounting screws or other hardware because we do
3. Definitive Technology The Leader in High Performance Loudspeakers AW5500 amp AW6500 All Weather Loudspeakers Owner s Manual Thank You Thank you for choosing Definitive Technology AW Series all weather outdoor loudspeakers Your AW loudspeaker is a unique high performance product developed to allow you to experience the joy of superb music reproduced anywhere whether indoors or outdoors in both domestic and commercial applications It utilizes specially developed materials and components brought together to achieve a level of sound quality previously unavailable in all weather loudspeakers Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product In order to ensure that you experience the finest performance and durability possible we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set up procedures for your AW Series speakers Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire do not remove the cover or back plate of this device There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all servicing to licensed service technicians Avis Risque de choc electricque ne pas ouvrir CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the device s enclosure The in
4. ally terminate prior to the expiration of five 5 years for the drivers and cabinets and three 3 years for the electronic components if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as you Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of date of purchase prepaid insured to the Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the nearest factory service center Product s must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or a Definitive Technology Authorized 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 Technology Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Product s become the property of Definitive Technology Product s replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight collect This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry
5. d parts to a minimum Painting the Grille 1 The grille features an even protective powder coating This powder coating is an ideal primer The grille features an engraved logo badge You can remove it before painting the grille or paint right over it Rotate the logo badge to its horizontal or vertical orientation prior to painting the grille 2 Using spray paint spray two thin coats of finish color with no primer figure E If you re using a compressor and spray gun use the finest most diffuse setting Be careful not to fill the holes in the grille with paint 3 When the paint is completely dry carefully fit the grille into its recess so that it is just resting on the cabinet Starting with one corner go around the speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time Be gentle the grille may be easily bent out of shape by rough handling Mounting AW Series Speakers The AW speakers can be mounted vertically or horizontally but remember to always point the speaker in such a way as to allow water to roll off the driver cone and or Low Bass Radiator Installation of AW Series Loudspeakers requires basic skills in using tools such as a drill and screwdriver If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools consult your Definitive Technology dealer general contractor or a professional installer To mount the speakers remove the bracket mount
6. ir through its heat sink 9 Heat Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators floor registers stoves or other heat generating devices 10 Power Supply The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device 11 Power Cord Protection Power cables should be routed so they are not likely to be stepped on or crushed by items placed on them or against them Special attention should be paid to areas where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device 12 Cleaning The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 13 Periods Of Non Use The device should be unplugged when not being used for extended periods 14 Dangerous Entry Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device 15 Damage Requiring Service The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when e The plug or power supply cord has been damaged e Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled inside the device e The device has been exposed to moisture e The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance The device has been dropped or the cabinet becomes damaged 16 Service The device should always be serviced by licensed technicians Only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer should be used The use of unauthorized
7. ivetech com Specifications AW5500 Dimensions 12 6 L x P4 W x 87 6 D Driver Complement One 5 BDSS cast basket bass midrange driver One 5 x 8 pressure driven Low Bass Radiator One 1 Pure Aluminum dome tweeter Inputs Gold plated 5 way binding posts Frequency Response 45 Hz 30 kHz Nominal Impedance 4 8 Ohms Rec Assoc Amplification 10 175 Watts channel Sensitivity 91 dB Weight 8 33 Ibs 3 78 kG AW 6500 Dimensions 14 6 L x 84 W x 9 4 D Driver Complement One 6 2 BDSS cast basket bass midrange driver One 5 2 x 10 pressure driven Low Bass Radiator One 1 Pure Aluminum dome tweeter Inputs Gold plated 5 way binding posts Frequency Response 40 Hz 30 kHz Nominal Impedance 4 8 Ohms Rec Assoc Amplification 10 200 Watts channel Sensitivity 92 dB Weight 10 Ibs 4 52 kG Specifications subject to change without notice Visit us at www definitivetech com 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 will automatic
8. nology logo badge is on this side faces the listening area The side with the Low Bass Radiator may point toward an adjacent surface such as a wall the underside of an eave or the ground as long as there are a couple of inches between the Low Bass Radiator and the surface Positioning the Low Bass Radiator near a large surface will give you louder bass If you want less bass move the speaker farther away from the wall or ground Low Bass Radiator Logo badge Mid Bass Driver Tweeter Mounting the speakers horizontally under your roof eaves is a good location especially if it is on the same level as the listening area Point the driver tweeter logo side down towards the listening area EAVE SIDE OF HOUSE ye Radiator Side Driver Tweeter logo side LISTENING AREA Driver Tweeter logo side Low Bass Radiator side WALL LISTENING AREA Painting AW Series Loudspeakers You may paint white versions of the AW5500 and AW6500 speakers to match your color scheme or to blend in with their surroundings You will need e A spray can of primer paint Krylon Spray Primer 1318 or equivalent e A spray can of the paint of your choice Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to use the speakers outdoors e A paperclip awl or corkscrew for removing the grille figure A e Masking tape e Paint mask not included to cover parts that should not be painted To make an easy
9. not know what kind of material you will be attaching the speaker to For wood surfaces and studs use wood screws for sheetrock or gypsum you should use wall anchors for masonry use masonry anchors 8 Drive screws into stud or wall anchors leaving screw heads protruding 1 3 mm 9 If speaker wire is being fed from a hole in the wall behind the bracket pull this speaker wire through the center hole in the bracket before mounting the bracket 10 Line up the bracket attached to the speaker so that the screw heads pass through the large center hole of the bracket s screw slot 11 Let the speaker and bracket slide straight down allowing the screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the slot 12 Tug gently on the speaker to make certain that the screws and bracket are properly aligned and that the wall anchors are secure 13 If the bracket is not snug against the wall remove the speaker from the wall drive the screws in a little further and then remount the speaker 14 Once the speaker is mounted the bracket locking knobs can be loosened to aim the speaker and then hand tightened to keep the speaker angled correctly 15 Follow the hookup directions on page 9 16 Rotate the logo badge so your friends and neighbors can see the Definitive Technology logo and be all jealous that you got the really good stuff Adjusting the Bracket In order to point the driver tweeter logo side toward the li
10. nventional commercial speakers so you will need fewer of them to cover an area with great sound Your customers will appreciate that you have made an extra effort to treat them with high quality music in your place of business while your competitors torture their customers with harsh noise Definitive Technology the competitive edge Care Periodically wash your AW speakers with a mild soap and water solution to remove dirt and pollutants Your local Definitive Technology dealer will usually be able to service your Definitive loudspeakers If however you wish to return the speaker to Definitive please contact us first describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address of our office only Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to our office or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return authorization Definitive Technology Offices 11433 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 Phone 800 228 7148 US amp Canada 01 410 363 7148 all other countries Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your AW Series speakers or their set up Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or call us directly at 800 228 7148 US amp Canada 01 410 363 7148 all other countries or e mail info definit
11. paint mask use the grille as a template and cut a mask from heavy nonporous craft paper Preparing to Paint B 1 Separate the parts of the speaker Remove the bracket knobs and brackets by rotating the bracket knobs counter clockwise until they come off Remove the grilles by carefully hooking them with an awl or 0 bent paper clip and pulling gently away from the cabinet figure A 2 Mask the binding posts on the back lt of the speaker figure B the metal threaded screw inserts on the end panels and the metal screws on the bracket knobs Carefully mask both baffles to protect the drivers tweeters low bass radiators and baffles figure C Make sure the tape forms a tight seal around the edges so that no paint can get on the baffle or speaker parts If paint gets on the speaker parts driver tweeter Low Bass Radiator it will affect the sound and is not covered by the warranty The grille features an engraved logo badge You can remove it before painting the grille or paint right over it Painting the Cabinet Bracket Knobs and Bracket 1 Apply two thin coats of primer to the cabinets and locking knobs The brackets do not require primer 2 When the primer is completely dry apply the finish color figure D 3 When the paint is completely dry remove the masking materials 4 Do not re attach the speaker to the bracket until the bracket is mounted Try to keep all handling of freshly painte
12. playing at moderate volume is required to reach full performance capability Pre conditioning allows the driver suspensions to loosen and results in fuller bass clearer more open midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction Power and Loud Listening Levels It takes more speakers and more amplifier power to achieve a given amount of sound outdoors than it takes indoors Keep this in mind when designing and listening to your outdoor system Be careful how loud you turn up your outdoor system We recommend leaving the bass and treble controls on your amplifier or receiver at their flat 0 dB positions 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 Commercial Applications AW Series speakers are perfect for restaurant bar and other retail commercial applications indoors and out Their grilles and enclosures can be readily cleaned of dust smoke and oily films with soap and water while their robust construction ensures years of reliable operation Definitive AW series speakers have broader dispersion and better bass than co
13. stening position turn the locking knobs counter clockwise until the speaker is loose enough in the bracket to rotate Hand tighten the locking knobs to secure the speaker in the desired angle LOOSEN TIGHTEN Driver Driver Tweeter Tweeter logo side logo side WALL WALL I I LISTENING AREA Important Safety Notice It is essential that you use appropriate hardware that is designed for proper safe and secure mounting to the surface to which you are attaching the AW loudspeaker If you are unsure in any way about how to do this consult a building contractor or professional installer Connecting the Speakers It is critical for proper performance that both speakers left and right be connected in proper polarity Note that one terminal on each speaker the is colored red and the other the is colored black Please make certain 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 sien that both speakers be connected inthe G same way to the amplifier in phase If you experience lack of bass it is likely that one speaker is out of phase with the other double check the wiring and reconnect if necessary Speaker Pre Conditioning Break In Your AW Series speakers should sound good right out of the box however a pre conditioning break in period of 20 40 hours of normal
14. substitutions may result in fire shock or other hazards NANA Unpacking Your AW Speakers 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 Positioning Your AW Series Loudspeakers Position your AW loudspeakers as close as possible to the area where you will be listening to them The AW speakers have a very wide dispersion pattern however if you are trying to cover a very large area you will be better off using multiple pairs of AW speakers in order to achieve an even distribution of sound With multiple pairs you will avoid having areas where the sound is too loud and others where the sound is not loud enough One pair of AW Series loudspeakers will cover approximately 200 400 square feet of listening area at moderately loud levels Try to point the speakers directly at the listening area The AW Series speakers utilize special components and materials for outdoor use However you will achieve the longest life of the speaker by positioning it to minimize exposure to the elements as much as possible AW speakers may be oriented either horizontally or vertically Always position the speakers so that the side with the mid bass driver and tweeter the Definitive Tech
15. ternational symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and safety instructions should be followed Water amp Moisture The device should never be used in on or near water for risk of fatal shock Carts amp Stands The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer Wall amp Ceiling Mounting The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation It should never be placed in a built in installation or anywhere that may impede the flow of a
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