Definitive Technology 3000 - Manuals

Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION

2 CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate ofthis device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to licensed servicetechnicians. Avis: Risque de choc electricque, ne pas ouvrir.CAUTION! The international symbol of a...

Page 3 - Please Inspect For Shipping Damage

3 Unpacking Your C/L/R 3000 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 andshould be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery compa-ny that delive...

Page 4 - Rear Panel; Gold Jumper; * This section of the

4 Rear Panel Gold Jumper High Mid Low HIGH LEVEL IN POWER AUTOMATIC ON/OFF LEVEL FULL RANGE LOW LEVEL IN High Mid Low HIGH LEVEL IN POWER AUTOMATIC ON/OFF LEVEL W ITH BUILT-IN POWERED S UBWOOFER CLR 3000 BALTIMORE MD 21117 USA ® FULL RANGE LOW LEVEL IN SERIAL NUMBER 1.2A 250V AC 120V 60HZ 250 WATT C...

Page 5 - Connecting Each Speaker with One Pair of Speaker Wires Only; Center; Power Amplifier or Receiver; Since in most cases the C/L/R 3000 will be used as a center channel, we; Connecting Your Loudspeakers

5 Connecting Each Speaker with One Pair of Speaker Wires Only When the C/L/R 3000(s) are hooked up using simply one set of speaker wire per speaker (with no separate low-level input for the subwoofer sec-tion) a special circuit takes an infinitesimally small signal from the speakerlevel input and co...

Page 6 - If you choose this method of hookup, follow these instructions:

6 Bi- or Tri-Wiring The concept of bi- or tri-wiring is that higher sonic performance (greater inner detail, higher definition, increased transparency and improved depth)is achieved by utilizing two or three sets of wires to connect each loud-speaker to its respective channel of your amplifier or re...

Page 8 - Many experts feel that this

8 Using the Full-Range Low-Level Input for Driving the Built-In Powered Subwoofer Your C/L/R 3000(s) has a separate RCA input jack labeled “Full Range Low Level In” which may be used to drive the built-in powered subwooferdirectly from your preamp or preamp section of your receiver (if you havecente...

Page 9 - the low-level inputs; (if you want absolutely the ultimate hookup method,; level signals to feed this input,; NOT; SUBWOOFER LFE OUTPUT SIGNALS.

9 When you use this low-level input to the subwoofer, it is very important to disconnect (on the speaker(s)) the gold jumper going between the + (red)mid and low, and - (black) mid and low 5-way binding posts. (There shouldbe nothing connected to the 5-way binding posts labeled low.) Hook up yourhig...

Page 11 - Normally we recommend that you set the “Bass” and “Treble” controls on; Powering Up the Active Subwoofer Section; When using the speaker wire; However, when using the “Full Range Low-Level In” with the jumpers

Setting Bass and Treble Controls on YourReceiver 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. If you wantmore bass, raise the subwoofer’s “Level” control on your C/L/R 3000, keep-ing in mind th...

Page 13 - Service; '' apart. Locate the logo over these two holes and gently tap it in; Installing the Logo

The C/L/R 3000 is supplied with brass inserts designed to go into the bottom of the speaker to hold adjustable feet which hold the speaker above the surfaceit is placed on as well as give you the option of angling the speaker up or downto point directly at the listeners. Install three of these inser...

Page 14 - -Years for Electronic Components; This product complies with the essential; Recommended

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 comp...