Definitive Technology OUTDOOR SPEAKERS AW5500 - Manual (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 alert the user to
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device’s enclosure. The international 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.
1. Read Instructions—All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.
2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions—All operating and safety instructions should be followed.
5. Water & Moisture—The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of fatal shock.
6. Carts & Stands—The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall & 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 air 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:
• The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled inside the device.
• The device has been exposed to moisture.
• 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 substitutions may result in fire,
shock, or other hazards.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety Precautions
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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 & Canada),
01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries)
Service
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 & Canada),
01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries), or e-mail [email protected].
Technical Assistance
AW5500
Dimensions:
12 11 /
16
" L x 7 3 /
4
" W x 8 3 /
16
" D
Driver Complement: One 5 1 /
2
" 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 lbs. (3.78 kG)
AW6500
Dimensions:
14 7 /
16
" L x 8 7 /
8
" W x 9 1 /
4
" D
Driver Complement: One 6 1 /
2
" BDSS cast-basket bass/midrange driver
One 5 1 / 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 lbs. (4.52 kG)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Specifications
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