DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY BP9000 Series Atmos Enabled Speakers Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY

Table of Contents

DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Unpacking Your BP9000 Speakers
- Accessories Included in Your BP9000 Accessory Kit
- Positioning the Speakers in Your Room
Connecting Your Loudspeakers
Troubleshooting
References
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DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY BP9000 Series Atmos Enabled Speakers Owner’s Manual

DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY

WHAT OBSESSION SOUNDS LIKE™

Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology BP9000 loudspeaker system. The BP9000 range offers the most cutting-edge audio technologies, including Forward-Focused Bipolar array technology, integrated powered subwoofers, Intelligent Bass Control™ and Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X™ compatibility. This extraordinary speaker is truly state-of-the-art in both music and home theater sound reproduction. We expect you will enjoy the full-range sonic signature of Definitive Technology.

Our engineers have spent many years developing this product. In order to ensure
that you experience the finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up procedures for your BP9000 speakers.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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 of 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 of 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.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

READ INSTRUCTIONS: All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and safety instructions should be followed.
WATER & MOISTURE: The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of fatal shock.
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.
HEAT: Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators, floor registers, stoves or other heat-generating devices.
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.
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.
CLEANING: The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend using a lint roller or household duster for the grille cloth.
PERIODS OF NON-USE: The device should be unplugged when not being used for extended periods of time.
DANGEROUS ENTRY: Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when:
- The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen on 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.
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: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE SPEAKER WITHOUT STABILIZER BASE INSTALLED

Power Supply

The fuse and power disconnect device are located on the back of the speaker.
The disconnect device is the power cord, detachable at either the speaker or the wall.
The power cord must be disconnected from the speaker before servicing.

This symbol on our electrical products or their packaging indicates that it is forbidden in Europe to discard the product in question as domestic waste. In order to ensure that you dispose of the products correctly, please dispose of the products according to local laws and regulation son the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. In doing so you are contributing to the retention of natural resources and to the promotion of environmental protection by the treatment and disposal of electronic waste.

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Serial number can be found at the back of the manual

Unpacking Your BP9000 Speakers

Please unpack your system carefully. We recommend saving all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need to ship your system. It is important to save this booklet, as it contains the serial number for your product. You can also find the serial number on the back of your BP9000 speaker. Each loudspeaker leaves our factory in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our factory. If you discover any shipping damage, please report this to your Definitive Technology dealer or the company that delivered your loudspeakers.

Accessories Included in Your BP9000 Accessory Kit

Aluminum stabilizer base: Qty (1) all models
Phillips head screws: Qty (4) all models
Screw locks for spikes/glides: Qty (4)
Hard floor glides (for solid floor surfaces like hardwood or cement): Qty (4) all models
Carpet spikes (for carpet floors): Qty (4) all models
Power cord: Qty (1) all US models; Qty (2) all EU and UK models

FIGURE 1 | Base Installation

Definitive Technology is not responsible for damage to floors caused by misuse of the provided accessories.

Positioning the Speakers in Your Room

Your BP9000 speakers are very flexible in terms of positioning and placement. To optimize their performance, please follow these simple guidelines. Although the following recommendations will usually yield the best results, all rooms and listening setups are different, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speaker placement. Whatever sounds best to you is likely correct.

We recommend setting up the speakers and listening position in an equilateral triangle as illustrated in Figure 2. You will also get good results if the listeners are a bit farther away. For example, if line A and C are each 10′ long then line B could be between 7′ and 10′ wide. The BP9000 speakers offer bipolar sound, meaning they will reflect sound off the back and side walls to create an incredibly broad and engaging soundstage no matter where you sit. As such, we recommend placing your BP9000 speakers at least 4” away from your back wall to maximize this feature. Toeing the speakers in slightly, if possible, toward your viewing area will also provide a stronger center image. Once you’ve found the right location, feel free to contact Definitive Technology or your place of purchase for additional guidance on speaker positioning.
FIGURE 2 | Positioning BP9000 as Left/Right

Connecting Your Loudspeakers

STRIP 1/4″ (6MM) WIRE

Connecting Instruction

IDENTIFY MARKINGS ON WIRE AND ASSIGN +/–
APPLY BANANA PLUGS OR SPADES AT THIS POINT IF APPLICABLE.

Connecting Instruction

UNSCREW BOTTOM SET OF BINDING POST AND CONNECT WIRE
TIGHTEN UNTIL SECURE

ENSURE THAT THE SPEAKER IS ALWAYS CONNECTED TO THE RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER + TO + AND – TO –

Connection Options: Speaker-Level Only or Speaker-Level + LFE w/ “Y” Connector

Use the manual speaker setup functions in your receiver or processor to set speaker configuration, speaker distance and channel balance. Consult your receiver/processor manual to learn how to access and use the setup menus. We recommend that you use the settings called for in Figure 4/5 .

Note: We recommend that you do not use your receiver’s auto setup functions as they can be ineffective in setting up and adjusting speakers with integrated powered subwoofers..

Connection Option 1: Speaker-Level Only (recommended)
Option 1 offers an incredibly precise, fullrange sound. The internal cross- over network distributes all frequenciesto their intended drivers, and the integrated powered subwoofer works harmoniously with the midrange array.

Directions:

Connect speaker wire from receiver/amplifier to speaker level input on theback of the speaker
Adjust receiver/processor settings to: Speaker (Large); Subwoofer (No)

FIGURE 4 – Speaker Level Only Connection Diagram

Important: Setting subwoofer to no simply means NO additional subwoofer is needed.

Connection Option 2: Speaker-Level + LFE with “Y” Connector

For additional advanced connection methods, please visit the Definitive Technology website or give us a call.

FIGURE 5 – Speaker-Level + LFE with “Y” Connection Diagram

For those who demand greater customization, Option 2 gives you the ability to control the amount of low frequencies (those below the crossover point set in your receiver/processor) sent to the subwoofer. Should you prefer Option 2, we highly recommend setting the crossover point in your receiver/processor to 80Hz or below to avoid disturbing the delicate blending between the subwoofer and midrange. In addition, careful balance between the subwoofer output level of your receiver and the bass control on the back of your speaker should be considered. We recommend starting with the bass control at 12 o’clock. (as shown in Figure 5).

Directions

Connect speaker wire from receiver/amplifier to speaker level input
Connect RCA Y-Cable from LFE or Sub-out of receiver/processor to LFE input on both Left and Right BP9000 speakers
Adjust receiver or processor settings to: Speaker (Small); Subwoofer (Yes)

Powering the Active Subwoofer
Your BP9000 speakers contain built-in powered subwoofers that must be plugged into an electrical socket. The BP9000 has a signal detection feature that only turns the amplifier on when a signal is present. The LED on the back will turn from Red to Blue when a signal is sensed. The “D.” LED logo on the front will also turn on if enabled (see Definitive Technology “D.” LED Logo section for more information). After the cessation of a signal, it may take up to 20 minutes for the amplifier to standby. Do not be concerned, the amplifiers draw little power when they are idle.

Intelligent Bass Control ™
Definitive Technology has long believed that the best loudspeaker is one that reproduces the full-range audio signal as precisely as possible. Our sonic signature allows you to not just hear what is on the screen, but to feel it as well. Intelligent Bass Control ™ is our latest advancement that gives you the ability to modulate deep bass up or down in level while simultaneously maintaining optimal mid-range clarity regardless of where the bass control is set. Simply rotate the dial on the back of the loudspeaker to your preferred bass setting and the speaker will do the rest of the work. That’s it. We recommend starting at the mid-point and adjust to your preference from there.

For advanced instructions on Intelligent Bass Control ™ including integrating with room correction software (ex. Audyssey), please visit our website or give us a call.

Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® Compatibility
All BP9000 floor speakers offer Dolby Atmos or DTS:X compatibility. The BP9080x integrates a height speaker module into the loudspeaker, whereas the BP9060, BP9040, and BP9020 offer a hidden, dedicated connector port (fits A90 speaker module— sold separately) that can be accessed by gently pushing down on the back of the magnetically-sealed, acoustically-treated aluminum top panel. Regardless of your setup, simply run additional speaker wire to the height channel binding posts on the back of the loudspeaker from any Dolby Atmos or DTS:X compatible set-up.

A90 Placement diagram

Definitive Technology “D.” LED Logo
To highlight the integrated powered subwoofers, you will note an LED logo at the bottom front panel of each BP9000 tower speaker. This logo will default to “on” but can be completely disabled by simply pressing the LED ON/OFF button on the back of the loudspeaker. When enabled, the LED logo will engage only once it’s receiving an active signal from your receiver/processor. It will automatically turn off/standby after 20 minutes of no active signal.
Complete Home Theater System
We strongly suggest that you use the timbre-matched BP9000 Definitive Technology center channel and rear/ surround speakers to complete your home theater system. Please note that you can use Definitive Technology towers as rear or side surround speakers with excellent results for both music and movies.
Technical Assistance
It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your BP9000 or its setup. 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 info@definitivetech.com. Technical support is offered in English only.

SPECIFICATIONS	BP9020	BP9040	BP9060	BP9080x

MENSIONS (CABINET ONLY, NO BASE)	34.75″ H x 6″ W x 13″ D (88.3cm H x 15.3 cm
W x 33 cm D)	38.25″ H x 6″ W x 13″ D (97.0 cm H x 15.3 cm W x 33 cm D)
43.75″ H x 6″ W x 13″ D (111.1cm H x 15.3 cm W x 33 cm D)	50.5″ H x 7″ W x

Troubleshooting

If you experience any difficulties with your BP9000 speakers, try the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance.

Audible distortion when the speakers are playing at loud levels is caused by turning up your receiver or amplifier louder than the receiver or the speakers are capable of playing. Most receivers and amplifiers put out their full-rated power well before the volume control is turned all the way up, so the position of the volume control is a poor indicator of its power limit. If your speakers distort when you play them loud, turn the volume down!
If you experience a lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of phase (polarity) with the other and needs to be rewired with closer attention to connecting positive to positive and negative to negative on both channels. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency. It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in the same way (in phase). You may also experience lack of bass if the bass volume knob is turned down or not on.
Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place.
Should you hear hum or noise coming from your speakers, try plugging the speakers’ power cords into a different AC circuit.
The system has sophisticated internal protection circuitry. If for some reason the protection circuitry trips, turn off your system and wait five minutes before trying the system again. If the speakers’ built-in amplifier should overheat, the system will turn off until the amplifier cools down and resets.
Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged.
Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet.
If you cannot get the subwoofer driver to turn on or if no sound comes out and you are sure the system is set up properly, please bring the loudspeaker to your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance; call first.

Service
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, 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 offices only. Under no circumstances should loudspeakers beshipped to our offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return authorization.

Definitive Technology Offices
1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081
Phone: 800-228-7148 (US & Canada), 01 410-363-7148 (all other countries) Limited 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. If the Product is defective in material or workmanship, Definitive or its Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace the warranted product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Definitive. Product that is repaired or replaced under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect. This warranty is non-transferrable and is automatically void if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak reception. This warranty does not cover labor costs or damage to the Product caused by
installation or removal of the Product. Definitive Technology makes no warranty with respect to its products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.

THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOID IF:

The product has been damaged, altered in any way, mishandled during transportation, or tampered with.
The product is damaged due to accident, fire, flood, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, customer applied cleaners, failure to observe manufacturers warnings, neglect or related events.
Repair or modification of the Product has not been made or authorized by Definitive Technology.
The product has been improperly installed or used.

Product must be returned (insured and prepaid), together with the original dated proof of purchase to the Authorized Dealer from whom the Product was purchased, or to the nearest Definitive factory service center. Product must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent. Definitive is not responsible or liable for loss or damage to Product in transit.

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