System Overview
4 Matching Satellite Speakers
center-channel Speaker
Powered Subwoofer
System Overview
5.1 Channel Speaker System: The Definitive Technology ProCinema 400
Home Theater Speaker System is designed to deliver equally superb sound with
music or movies. The ProCinema 400 provides clear, high-definition sound from
tiny, easy to place satellite speakers which can be shelf or wall mounted. The
ProCinema 400 Home Theater Speaker System includes 4 matching satellite
speakers, 1 center-channel speaker, and a powered subwoofer.
Pressure Coupled Radiator Design: The ProCinema 400
satellite speakers and center-channel provide clear, high-definition sound by
pressure-coupling drivers to equal-sized mid/bass radiators cleverly placed on the outside of the cabinet. This technique doubles the lower-midrange radiating area of the
speaker without increasing the size of the enclosure. The result is a warm and
life-like sound.
Break-In Period: The ProCinema Home Theater Speaker will sound
good right out of the box; however, an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours
or more of playing is required to reach full performance capability. The
break-in period allows the suspensions to work in and results in full bass, a
more open midrange, and smoother high frequency reproduction.
4 Matching Satellite Speakers
Matching Satellite Speakers: The Definitive Technology
ProMonitor 400 includes four matching satellite loudspeakers. The ProMonitor 400 satellite loudspeakers
provide the front and rear speaker channels for your home theater system.
Drivers: The Definitive Technology ProMonitor 400 satellite
speakers feature a
3-1/2" polymer midrange driver coupled to a 3-1/2" pressure-driven lower-midrange radiator, and a
3/4" pure aluminum dome tweeter.
High Gloss Black Cabinet: The speaker cabinet is available in a high-gloss black finish. The speaker's cabinet
also features a removable cloth grille.
Connections: The ProMonitor 400 satellite speakers are
equipped with a pair of heavy-duty, spring-post speaker terminals to attach your receiver's speaker wire.
Because the speaker terminals are recessed, you can only use bare wire or flex
pin-connectors.
Mounting: The Definitive Technology ProMonitor 400 satellite
speakers may be placed on a stand or shelf, or mounted on the wall or
ceiling. The ProMonitor 400 features a detachable pedestal foot which allows it to fit
securely and safely on a stand or shelf. The attached pedestal foot can be
removed to mount the speaker to Definitive Technology's matching speaker stand
(735PSTN68B, sold separately) or to wall-mount the speaker. The ProMonitor 400 can
be wall-mounted using the rear-panel keyhole slot and included simple-mount
brackets. In addition, there is a
1/4"-20 threaded insert on the back of the speaker so you can use Definitive
Technology's optional mounting bracket (735PMT80, sold separately), or other
manufacturer's bracket (sold separately) to hang the speaker on a wall or ceiling.
Placement: When used as front speakers, the ProMonitor 400s
should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and
corners. When used as rear speakers, take care never to locate the speakers
forward of the listeners. The ProMonitor 400s may be angled in towards the
listening position or left parallel with the rear wall according to your
personal listening taste. Normally, angling the speakers in so that they point
directly at the listeners will result in more detail and greater clarity.
Note: The four matching satellite speakers are not video shielded.
Center-Channel Speaker
Center-Channel: As much as 75% of a movie's
soundtrack is played by the center-channel loudspeaker making it arguably the
most important speaker in a home theater system. The ProCenter 400
center-channel loudspeaker
is ideal for use as a center-channel speaker in conjunction with Dolby Surround
Sound Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital decoding.
Drivers: The Definitive Technology ProCenter 400 features
two 3-1/2" polymer midrange drivers coupled to two side-firing 3-1/2" pressure-driven
lower-midrange radiators, and a 3/4" pure aluminum dome tweeter.
High Gloss Black Cabinet: The speaker cabinet is available
in a high-gloss black finish. The speaker's cabinet also features a removable
cloth grille.
Connections: The ProCenter 400 is equipped with a pair of
heavy-duty, spring-post speaker terminals to attach your receiver's speaker
wire. Because the speaker terminals are recessed, you can only use bare wire or
flex pin-connectors.
Mounting: The Definitive Technology ProCenter 400 can be
mounted on a stand or shelf; or even wall-mounted. The ProCenter 400 includes a
detachable stand with integrated rubber feet for placing the center-channel on a
shelf or stand. The center speaker also has two
threaded inserts (1/4"-20) on the back, which can be used with a pair of
optional Definitive Technology ProMount brackets (735PMT80, sold separately) or
other manufacture wall-mount bracket (sold separately) to mount the ProCenter
400 on the wall.
Placement: The Definitive Technology ProCenter 400 can be
placed above or below your television. The center-channel speaker is not video
shielded.
Powered Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer: The Definitive Technology ProSub 400 is a
compact, high-quality powered subwoofer with a built-in 150 watt amplifier,
down-firing 8" woofer, and ported enclosure woofer for rich,
satisfying bass. The Definitive Technology ProSub 400 subwoofer can be used in your home theater or music speaker system.
- 150 Watt Amplifier: The ProSub 400 employ's a built-in 150
watt amplifier for explosive, dynamic bass response.
- 8" Subwoofer: The ProSub 400 features a down-firing,
long-throw 8" woofer for rich, deep bass.
- Down-Firing Port: The ProSub 400's custom-designed, down-firing port enhances its rich bass performance.
Cabinet: The ProSub 400 features a matte black vinyl-wrapped
cabinet.
Controls: The ProSub 400
offers volume control and a fixed 140Hz low-pass crossover to integrate the
powered sub with your stereo or multi-channel audio system.
- Volume Control: The level control allows you to perfectly adjust the volume of the
subwoofer to match your system and room as well as to fulfill your own
personal sonic preferences.
- Fixed Low Pass Crossover (140 Hz): The Definitive Technology
ProSub 400 powered subwoofer has a fixed low pass crossover of 140 Hz. The
low pass filter cannot be turned off.
LFE Input: The Definitive Technology powered subwoofer
has a low-level direct LFE input for Dolby Digital soundtracks, which
bypasses the crossover network. If you are connecting the subwoofer to an AV
receiver without a dedicated subwoofer or LFE preamp output, but does
features a stereo RCA output, you will need to use a stereo RCA cable along
with an RCA Y-adapter.
Note: There are no speaker-level inputs or outputs.
Auto Turn-On Circuit: The powered subwoofer has a special
power circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer on when a signal
is fed to the loudspeaker and turns it off when there is no signal present, so
it does not require an on-off switch.
LED Indicator: The red LED on the back panel of the powered
subwoofer will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier turns on. It
will automatically turn off with the powered subwoofer, a little while after the
signal is discontinued.
Rubber Feet: The ProSub 400 features four integrated feet
with rubber tips so you can place it securely and safely on your home's floor.
Placement: The Definitive Technology powered subwoofer has
been designed to operate at frequencies generally below 140 Hz. Because
low-frequency information in this range essentially is non-directional, your
subwoofer can be located anywhere in your listening room that is most convenient.
Also the continuously variable low-pass filter operate at a very fast roll-off,
ensuring great performance wherever you place the subwoofer. There are, however,
some general rules that you should bear in mind when locating the powered sub.
- For maximum output the subwoofer should be placed in a corner or against
the wall.
- Corner placement will increase the subwoofer's efficiency, which in turn
will increase your system's maximum output and improve the dynamic
capability of the subwoofer.
