Definitive Technology AW6500 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Definitive Technology AW6500, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Definitive Technology AW6500 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Definitive Technology AW6500. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Definitive Technology AW6500 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Definitive Technology AW6500
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Definitive Technology AW6500 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Definitive Technology AW6500 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Definitive Technology AW6500 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Definitive Technology AW6500, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Definitive Technology service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Definitive Technology AW6500.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Definitive Technology AW6500 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Thank Y ou Thank you for choosing Definitive T echnology A W Series all-weather outdoor loudspeakers. Y our A W 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[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    Power and Loud Listening Levels It takes more speakers and mor e 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. W e r ecommend leaving the bass and treble controls on your amplifier or r e[...]

  • Page 4

    A W 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 T echnology 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 th[...]

  • Page 5

    8 5 Painting A W Series Loudspeakers Y ou may paint white versions of the A W5500 and A W6500 speakers to match your color scheme or to blend in with their surroundings. Y ou will need: • A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Spray Primer #1318, or equivalent). • A spray can of the paint of your choice. Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to [...]

  • Page 6

    6 7 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 , twee[...]

  • Page 7

    6 7 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 , twee[...]

  • Page 8

    8 5 Painting A W Series Loudspeakers Y ou may paint white versions of the A W5500 and A W6500 speakers to match your color scheme or to blend in with their surroundings. Y ou will need: • A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Spray Primer #1318, or equivalent). • A spray can of the paint of your choice. Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to [...]

  • Page 9

    A W 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 T echnology 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 th[...]

  • Page 10

    Power and Loud Listening Levels It takes more speakers and mor e 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. W e recommend leaving the bass and tr eble controls on your amplifier or r e[...]

  • Page 11

    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[...]

  • Page 12

    This product complies with the essential requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC. EAAT013009 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 a[...]