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Owner’s Manual

Frequency

Response

75Hz - 20kHz

Characteristic

Sensitivity

90dB @

1 watt, 1 meter

Nominal

Impedance

8 ohms

Recommended

Amplifier Power

5 - 125 watts

Dimensions

˝ W

˝ H

6˝ D

Shipping

weight

4 lbs.

Specifications

Model DV32CLR

Certified BEST VALUE Performance

C America

925 N. Shepard Street

Anaheim, CA 92806

www.bicamerica.com

For tech support call 1-877-558-4242 (4BIC)

C Speaker Systems are designed to the highest possible value and performance standards. Our confidence in

their quality is such that B

C America offers customers this transferable seven-year limited warranty:

C Speaker Systems Seven-Year Limited Warranty

If the B

C speaker system proves to be defective

in materials or workmanship within seven years

from the date of the original customer’s purchase,

we will, at our option, repair or replace the

defective product.

DISCLAIMER

THE WARRANTY STATED HEREIN IS IN LIEU

OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND

ALL OTHER LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF

C AMERICA, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMED. B

C AMERICA HAS NOT MADE

AND DOES NOT HEREBY MAKE ANY OTHER

REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR COV-

ENANT WITH RESPECT TO THE CONDITION,

QUALITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION,

CAPACITY, FITNESS FOR USE OR SUITABILITY

OF THE B

C SPEAKER SYSTEMS.

Exclusion of Certain Damages

C America’s liability for any defective product

is limited to repair or replacement of the product

at our option. B

C America shall not be liable for

incidental or consequential damages of any kind

or character because of product defects.

Some states do not allow limitations on implied

warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

the above limitations and exclusions may not apply.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:

Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse,

negligence, or improper operation.

Products that have been altered or modified.

Any product whose serial number has been

altered, defaced, or removed.

Normal wear and maintenance.

Damages caused by shipping. (All claims for

shipping damage must be made with the carrier.)

Warranty Service

Warranty service must be performed by an

authorized service center, usually a B

C speaker

systems dealer or its authorized agent. You may

obtain a list of authorized service centers by writing

to the address below.

All warranty repairs must be accompanied by the

original bill of sales. No other document is

acceptable or is required.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Due to our continual efforts to improve product

quality as new technology and techniques become

available, B

C America reserves the right to revise

Speaker Systems specifications without notice.

Certified BEST VALUE Performance

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Summary

Seven-Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Covers what the warranty does not cover and liability limits for damages.

Warranty Service Procedure

Details requirements for warranty service, including proof of purchase.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Speaker Placement Guidance

Guidance on placing center and surround speakers for optimal stereo imaging.

Connecting Your Speakers

Instructions on wiring speakers correctly, ensuring proper polarity and secure connections.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Speaker Care Instructions

Cleaning advice for the speaker cabinet and metal grille.

Troubleshooting and Service

Guidance on diagnosing problems and contacting authorized service for issues.

This document is the owner's manual for the BIC America DV32CLR speaker system, a product designed for home audio setups, particularly 5.1 surround sound configurations. The manual provides detailed information on the speaker's features, specifications, setup, and maintenance, along with warranty details.

Function Description:

The DV32CLR is a center channel speaker designed to be an integral part of a 5.1 surround sound system. Its primary function is to reproduce dialogue and central audio elements in a home theater setup, ensuring clear and distinct sound for movies, television, and other media. The speaker is engineered to deliver high-quality audio performance, complementing other speakers in a surround sound arrangement.

Important Technical Specifications:

Frequency Response: The speaker operates within a frequency range of 75Hz to 20kHz, indicating its ability to reproduce a broad spectrum of audio, from mid-bass to high treble.
Characteristic Sensitivity: With a sensitivity of 90dB at 1 watt, 1 meter, the DV32CLR is relatively efficient, meaning it can produce a good volume level with a modest amount of power from an amplifier.
Nominal Impedance: The speaker has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, which is a common standard for home audio speakers, making it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers.
Recommended Amplifier Power: It is designed to handle amplifier power between 5 and 125 watts, offering flexibility in amplifier choice while ensuring safe operation and optimal performance.
Dimensions: The physical dimensions of the speaker are 10.75 inches (W) x 4.75 inches (H) x 6 inches (D), making it a compact unit suitable for placement near or on top of a television.
Shipping Weight: The speaker weighs 4 lbs, indicating its relatively lightweight construction.

Usage Features:

Optimal Listening Position: For 5.1 surround sound, the DV32CLR center channel speaker should be placed as close to the TV as possible, ideally directly above or below it. This placement ensures that dialogue appears to originate from the screen. The manual also suggests placing front channel speakers at least 6 feet apart for proper stereo imaging and positioning rear surround speakers behind and slightly to the sides of the listener, with experimentation encouraged to suit personal preference and room acoustics.
Speaker Wire Connection: The manual emphasizes the importance of correct in-phase hook-up. Speaker wire is polarity coded, typically with (+) positive and (-) negative indicators (e.g., different colors or textures). Users should connect (+) terminals on the amplifier to (+) terminals on the speaker (red to red) and (-) terminals on the amplifier to (-) terminals on the speaker (black to black). This ensures that all speakers are moving in unison, which is crucial for accurate sound reproduction.
Wire Quality: The manual recommends using quality speaker wire over lamp cord or light gauge wires, noting that better wire can offer sonic benefits. The choice of wire depends on the amplifier type, wire run distance, and budget. Users are advised to consult their audio dealer if in doubt.
Safety Precautions: Before connecting speakers, users must ensure the amplifier is turned off to prevent damage. All connections should be tight and free of stray wire strands that could cause a short circuit.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides troubleshooting steps for common issues. If a problem arises, users should first determine if it's a speaker problem by testing with other speakers or channels. If the problem is isolated to one speaker, reversing the speaker leads (left to right, right to left) can help determine if the speaker is out of phase. If the speaker was out of phase, switching the wires should resolve the problem. The speaker does not use external fuse protection or circuit breakers, relying instead on high-quality components and design for protection.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: The DV32CLR speaker can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth. The metal grille can be cleaned with the same cloth or a small hand vacuum if needed.
Warranty: The speaker comes with a transferable seven-year limited warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship. BIC America will repair or replace defective products at its option.
Warranty Exclusions: The warranty does not cover damage from abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, alterations, modifications, altered/defaced serial numbers, normal wear and maintenance, or shipping damage (claims for which must be made with the carrier).
Warranty Service: Warranty service must be performed by an authorized service center. Users can obtain a list of authorized centers by contacting BIC America. All warranty repairs require the original bill of sale.
Product Improvement: BIC America reserves the right to revise speaker system specifications without notice due to continuous efforts to improve product quality and incorporate new technology.

Contact Information:

For service or support, users can contact BIC America at: 925 N. Shepard Street Anaheim, CA 92806 Website: www.bicamerica.com Tech Support: 1-877-558-4242 (4BIC)

The manual emphasizes that the warranty provides specific legal rights, which may vary by state. It also disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and limits liability for defective products to repair or replacement, excluding incidental or consequential damages.