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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:
1) The product has been damaged, altered in any way, mishandled during transportation,

or tampered with.

2) 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.

3) Repair or modification of the Product has not been made or authorized by Definitive

Technology.

4) 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.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY THAT
APPLIES TO YOUR PRODUCT. DEFINITIVE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR 
AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PRODUCT OR THIS
WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
EXPRESS, IMPLIED,WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON
PRODUCT ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESSED 
WARRANTY. DEFINITIVE HAS NO LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES.
DEFINITIVE’S LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR WHICH A CLAIM HAS BEEN MADE. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCE WILL DEFINITIVE BEAR ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. THE CONSUMER AGREES AND
CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND 
DEFINITIVE SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. DEFINITIVE RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT AT ANY TIME.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental 
damages, or implied warranties, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This 
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

LIMITED USA WARRANTY

5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS, 3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

This product complies with the essential requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC.

EZAT 020209

Di 5.5BPS

OWNER’S MANUAL

For more information on Definitive Technology Loudspeakers and accessories, 
visit www.definitivetech.com, or email [email protected]
Definitive Technology, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA. 800-228-7148 

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Di  3.5R

Di  4.5R

Di  5.5R

Di  5.5S

Di  6.5R

Di  6.5S

Di  6.5STR

Di  8R

Other Disappearing In-Wall Series Speakers

©2008 DEI Sales Co. 

All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for DI 5.5BPS

Page 1: ...4 13 3 cm 2 1 25 mm 8 4 lb 3 76 kg 28 Hz 30 kHz 89 dB Compatible with 4 8 Ohm outputs 10 225 Watts Per Channel Definitive Technology Di 5 5BPS OWNER S MANUAL Thank You Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Disappearing In Wall loud speaker The Di Series products offer extraordinary sound quality from speakers that are barely visible when installed in a wall or ceiling Our engineers spen...

Page 2: ... cured you may use a brush or small roller to touch up the outer edge of the grille frame being VERY careful not to get any additional paint on the grille mesh surface Optional Fire Rated Enclosures Definitive Di Series speakers have been designed to meet UL 1480 and 2043 standards when used with the appropriate optional Definitive fire rated enclosures All plastic parts used in the speakers are V...

Page 3: ...WNER S MANUAL 6 1 channel in ceiling 2 61 cm 2 61 cm 7 1 channel in ceiling 2 61 cm 2 61 cm 2 61 cm 2 61 cm 6 1 channel in wall 7 1 channel in wall 2 61 cm 2 61 cm 6 1 Channel Installations 7 1 Channel Installations ...

Page 4: ...stallation Cautions Installation of Disappearing 5 5BPS Loudspeakers requires skills in using tools such as a drill screwdriver saws and power tools Installation also entails running wires through walls You should have a thorough under standing of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers When cutting holes...

Page 5: ...of the tracing with the drill bit just inside the line Use this hole to insert the saw or knife and begin cutting figure 9 Once you have cut the hole pull the speaker wire out of the hole and connect the speaker Strip 1 2 12 mm of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the conductors into a single unfrayed strand Note that one of the termi...

Page 6: ...ighten the lock arm screws with a screwdriver figure 14 This will rotate the lock arms figure 15 and secure the speaker to the wall ceiling Do not over tighten the lock arm screws If you are using a powered screw driver or drill set the torque to a value of 7 in lb 8dN m Install the grille on the speaker frame Powerful magnets hold the grille in place Lock arm screws Turn counter clockwise to loos...

Page 7: ...ers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer If your dealer is unable or unwilling to perform service contact us for alternative options Please note that the address given in this manual is the address of our offices only Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to our offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return authorization Defin...

Page 8: ... 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 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS TH...

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