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CM50 CM60 CM250LCR owner's manual
analog and digital systems
table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
introduction Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing an a/d/s/ Compact Monitor speaker system. These loudspeakers offer the perfect combination of style and performance for your audio or home theater system. Building on the legacy of the original CM series loudspeakers, these high performance 2-way systems are voiced to be perfect complements to the renowned a/d/s/ Cseries in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, as well as our all-new C-series powered subwoofers. Fully integrated high performance system design has never been easier. Be sure to save your sales receipt. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which is required for warranty service. Read and follow all cautions, warnings and notes.
cautions To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any parts of the speaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If service is required have it performed by a qualified service professional. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the speakers to rain or submerge in water. The speakers should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other heat sources. Be sure all the components in the system are turned off while making audio and power connections.
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speaker placement Where you locate the speakers in the room plays a vital role in the sound quality you will enjoy. Since every room is a little different, you should experiment with various locations to see which gives the best sound in your particular application. Here are some general guidelines to help you select appropriate locations. In general, your speakers will have the smoothest response and best imaging when located at least two to four feet from the back and side walls in the listening room. Moving a speaker closer to one or more of the boundaries will increase the bass output. In some rooms, the extra bass may sound good while in others it may cause the bass to sound too strong. Hard surfaces near a speaker can affect the distribution of high frequencies. Think of a hard wall as if it is a mirror. Just as a mirror will reflect a nearby object so that you see a second "virtual" object, a hard wall will reflect sound so that you hear a second "virtual" source of the sound. If the reflected sound is strong enough it will confuse the imaging of the system. If the speakers are placed near side walls, try toeing the speakers towards the center of the room. Drapes or cloth hangings on nearby walls will help to cut down undesired reflections. Drapes are particularly helpful if the speaker is adjacent to windows or glass doors.
center channel The CM250LCR is normally positioned on its side, and functions as an accurate and exceptional center channel speaker. The CM250LCR may be placed either above or below a video monitor when using a direct view or rear projection set. The CM250LCR may also be used by positioning it vertically, which is the recommended orientation for optimum horizontal dispersion. With front projection video monitors, the center channel is commonly placed below the screen. Alternatively, by using an acoustically transparent perforated screen it may be placed in a vertical orientation, directly behind the screen for optimum imaging.
main speaker separation A good rule of thumb is to start by arranging your preferred listening position and the left and right speakers positions, such that they represent the points of an equilateral triangle. You should then experiment by varying the separation and the horizontal angle of the speakers until you reach the sonic sound stage that you prefer. Although all of the CM series speakers are video shielded, placing them next to a TV monitor will not typically give adequate separation. When possible, move the speakers a few feet away from either side of the monitor. Also, when the center channel speaker is used, the left and right speakers should be located so they are approximately the same distance from the listening position as the center channel. If they are too far forward, you will lose integrity of the center image. If they are too far away, separation and image width will suffer.
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connections wire Use two-conductor stranded-type, insulated wire to connect the speakers to the amplifier. There are many types of high performance wire available for speaker connection. Your authorized a/d/s/ dealer can recommend appropriate wire. If you want, standard "lamp" wire or "zip cord" can be used. Use 16 gauge for runs less than 50 feet, and use 14 gauge or larger, for longer runs. Using wire smaller than 16 gauge is not recommended.
connecting the speakers The CM series have color-coded spring loaded input terminals. Pressing the spring loaded terminals exposes holes in the post. Insert stripped or terminated wires into the exposed hole. Release the terminals to clamp the wire into place.
polarity The polarity (the positive/negative orientation of the connections) for every speaker-to-wire and wire-toamplifier connection must be the same so that the speakers will be "in phase". If the polarity of one connection is reversed, bass output is reduced and stereo imaging is degraded.
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troubleshooting Most difficulties with high fidelity audio equipment results from loose connections, bad connecting cables or improperly set switches.
No sound It is rare for a speaker to fail completely. When there is no sound, check all the speaker wire connections and electronic equipment settings. Dull or muted sound Operating the speakers at an unsafe power level can damage the speakers. Take the speakers to your retail dealer or an authorized service agency. Distorted sound Distortion at moderate levels can be caused by loose connections or stray wire strands shorting out an adjacent wire at the amplifier or speaker terminals. If you hear distortion or any type of buzzing or rattling sound from an individual driver, contact your a/d/s/ dealer. Noise or hum Continuous noise or hum are always from the electronic equipment and not from the speakers.
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specifications CM50 driver complement enclosure type enclosure material frequency response impedance crossover sensitivity amplifier power dimensions
5 1/4" copolymer woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter bass reflex 1/2” MDF, matte black painted finish 50-22,000kHz ± 3dB 8 ohm nominal 2-way 12dB/octave, passive multi-element 85dB SPL, 2.83v/1m 10-75 watts 11 5/16” x 6 5/8” x 8 3/4”
CM60 driver complement enclosure type enclosure material frequency response impedance crossover sensitivity amplifier power dimensions
6 1/2” copolymer woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter bass reflex 1/2” MDF, matte black painted finish 40-22,000 Hz, ± 3dB 8 ohm nominal 2-way 12dB/octave, passive multi-element 88dB SPL, 2.83v/1m 10-80 watts 13” x 8 1/4” x 9 1/4”
CM250LCR driver complement enclosure type enclosure material frequency response impedance crossover sensitivity amplifier power dimensions
two 5 1/4” copolymer woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter bass reflex 1/2” MDF, matte black painted finish 50-22,000 Hz, ± 3dB 8 ohm nominal 2-way 12dB/octave, passive multi-element 89dB SPL, 2.83v/1m 10-100 watts 15 5/8” x 6 5/8” x 7 3/4”
*Tested under laboratory conditions (Specifications subject to change without notice)
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warranty information LIMITED FIVE YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY FOR PRODUCT INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED LICENSED DEALER Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of five years from the date of purchase from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was sold by an authorized Directed dealer. During this five year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or construction. Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute/sole discretion of Directed. ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer.s name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer.s name and address, and product description. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF SALE BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. Some states do not allow the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND LIABILITY: CONSUMER.S REMEDY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL DIRECTED.S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR, TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DEATH OR INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION, USE, IMPROPER USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
declaration of conformity manufacturer name: Directed Electronics Inc. manufacturer address: One Viper Way Vista, California 92081 declares, that the product: product name: CM50, CM60, CM250LCR conforms to the following standards: EN55013 EN55020
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