Definitive Technology C/L/R 3000 - Manual (Page 12)

VERY IMPORTANT: SETTING CHANNEL BALANCE AND BASS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic systems and decoders have a criti-
cal channel balancing procedure for the left and right front speakers,
center channel, rears and subwoofer (if it is hooked up through the
“LFE or Sub Out” low-level connection) which must be followed if the
system is to perform properly. We have spoken with many system users
with problems relating to the overall sound of their system which could
be clearly traced back to improper system balance.
Also note that Dolby Digital decoders have bass management systems
(systems which direct the bass to the various channels) which vary from
unit to unit. This bass management system must also be properly
adjusted. If you are using large rear surround speakers with very
extended low-frequency response—such as another pair of C/L/R
3000s—set the rear channels of your decoder’s bass management system
to “Large.” If not, set them to “Small.” Center channel should be set on
“Large.” If you are using C/L/R 3000 as left and right main speakers
without an additional subwoofer, left and right front channels should be
set on “Large” and the bass management system set for “No” sub-
woofer. If you have an additional separate subwoofer set bass manage-
ment system to “Yes” subwoofer.
If you use C/L/R 3000 as left and right main front speakers, normally the level con-
trol of the left speaker will be set the same as the level control of the right speaker.
However, these controls can also be set differently on the two speakers in order to
allow you to vary the response of left and right speakers separately to compensate
for variations and asymmetrical positioning of the left and right speakers in your
room (i.e., when one is closer to a side wall or corner, etc.) if this is how you must set
them up. This is a very unique and useful feature which allows you much greater
flexibility in loudspeaker placement, as well as the ability to optimize what could
otherwise be difficult placement situations.
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The C/L/R 3000, when used singly for center channel use, can be placed
horizontally or vertically above or below the TV. When used as center chan-
nel pairs, the C/L/R 3000s should be placed on either side of the TV, or
above and below it.
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The C/L/R 3000 is a high quality, full-range speaker system which, in
addition to its use as a center channel in home theater systems, can also be
used as a left and right main speaker (LCR) in all home theater systems as
well as conventional two channel audio systems. When the C/L/R 3000 is
used as a left and right main speaker, it may be positioned either vertically
or horizontally. When the C/L/R 3000 is used as a rear surround speaker, it
may also be positioned vertically or horizontally.
Positioning the C/L/R 3000s in Your Room
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