DT Series R DT 6.5 In-ceiling Installation Guide Models: DT6.5R, DT6.5STR, DT8R, DT6.
Thank You Thank you for choosing Definitive Technology DT Series In-Wall loud-speakers. The DT Series offers excellent sound quality from speakers that virtually disappear when installed in a wall or ceiling. To ensure you experience the finest performance possible, please take some time to fully read this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up procedures.
Optional Fire-Rated Enclosures Aiming the Tweeter Definitive DT Series speakers have been designed to meet UL 1480 and 2043 standards when used with the appropriate optional Definitive fire-rated enclosures. All plastic parts used in the speakers are V0 flame rated as per UL 94. While these enclosures are necessary in most countries for commercial and multi-family installations, residential customers may want to use them for added safety and/or to reduce the sound from “leaking” into adjacent rooms.
Installation Cautions Installation Procedure Installing DT Series speakers requires skill in using tools such as a drill, screwdriver, saws and power tools. Installation also entails running wires through walls. You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers.
• Once you have cut the hole, pull the speaker wire out of the hole and connect the speaker. Strip 1/2” inch (12 mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the conductors into a single unfrayed strand. Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is marked red (+) and the other black (-).
• Place the speaker carefully into the cutout. If you have a level, use it to help you correctly align rectangular speaker models. Tighten the lock arm screws with a screwdriver [Figure 15]. This will rotate the lock arms [Figure 16] and secure the speaker to the wall/ceiling. Do not over-tighten the lock arm screws. If you are using a powered screwdriver or drill, set the torque to a value of 7 in. – lb. (8dN – m). Install the grille on the speaker frame. Powerful magnets hold the grille in place.
Definitive Technology Offices 11433 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Phone: (800) 228-7148 (US & Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries) WARNING: LISTEN CAREFULLY Definitive Technology loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Definitive Technology accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products.
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 retail purchaser only that this Definitive loudspeaker product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material 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 Authorized Dealer.
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