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Definitive Technology
Di 5.5BPS OWNER’S MANUAL
Specifications
Di 5.5BPS
Grille Length
13-5/8" (34.6 cm)
Grille Width
7-3/4" (19.74 cm)
Cutout Width
6-13/16" (17.4 cm)
Cutout Length
12-5/8" (32.2 cm) Thank You
Total Depth *
3-7/8" (9.7 cm)
Mounting Depth In-Wall **
3-3/8" (8.42 cm) Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Disappearing In-Wall loud
Woofer
2 @ 5-1/4" (13.3 cm) speaker. The Di Series products offer extraordinary sound quality from speakers that
Tweeter
2 @ 1" (25 mm)
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Definitive Technology Painting Di 5.5BPS Speakers 5.1 Channel Installations Your Di 5.5BPS speakers may be painted to match the color of the wall or ceiling in which they are installed. Failure to follow the following painting instructions may result in seriously degraded sound quality. 5.1 channel – in-ceiling It is your responsibility to make sure your painting contractor sees and follows these instructions. 1. DO NOT PAINT THE GRILLE WITH A BRUSH OR ROLLER — they will clog the fine mesh of
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Di 5.5BPS OWNER’S MANUAL 6.1 Channel Installations 7.1 Channel Installations 6.1 channel – in-ceiling 7.1 channel – in-ceiling ≥2’ ≥2’ ≥2’ ≥2’ (61 cm) (61 cm) (61 cm) (61 cm) ≥2’ ≥2’ (61 cm) (61 cm) 6.1 channel – in-wall 7.1 channel – in-wall ≥2’ ≥2’ (61 cm) (61 cm) 3
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Di 5.5BPS OWNER’S MANUAL Environmental EQ If your listening room is very reflective, with smooth sheetrock walls, hardwood floors, and non-cushioned furniture, the sound will be overly “bright” and unnatural. Engaging the Environmental EQ feature [figure 7] (by selecting the “–” setting) compensates for the effect of overly loud treble. If your room is has a lot of absorbing surfaces such as over-stuffed furniture, heavy drapes and rugs such that the speakers sound “dull,” engage the “+” setti
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Definitive Technology • Make sure the material into which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for the weight of your model). Figure 10 • Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring or plumbing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker with grille on in your chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs, corners, beams, lighting fixtures
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Definitive Technology • Loosen the rotating lock arms by turning the lock arm screws on • Place the speaker carefully into the cutout. If you have a level, use it the front of the speaker counter clockwise [figure 12]. Make sure to help you correctly align rectangular speaker models. Tighten the that the rotating lock arms are flipped inwards [figure 13] so that lock arm screws with a screwdriver [figure 14]. This will rotate the lock your speaker fits into your cutout. arms [figure 15] and se
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Di 5.5BPS OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY FIRST NOTES When installing your Di 5.5BPS Loudspeakers, be aware of the weight of your particular model (see specification page for the weight of your model) and the sturdiness of the material into which you are installing the speaker. Also be aware of any concealed studs, electrical wiring or plumbing in the wall or ceiling into which you are installing the speakers. If you are not sure of a safe way to install these speakers, consult a professional installer,
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Di 5.5BPS OWNER’S MANUAL LIMITED USA WARRANTY 5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS, 3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DEI Sales Co., dba Definitive Technology (herein “Definitive”) warrants to the original Product must be returned (insured and prepaid), together with the original dated proof of retail purchaser only that this Definitive loudspeaker product (the “Product”) will be free purchase to the Authorized Dealer from whom the Product was purchased, or to the from defects in material and workm
