Elite Series In-Wall Speaker
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1. e 1 pair of Dayton Audio In Wall Speakers with Grills e 2 metal retrofit brackets e 1 package of hardware e 1 pair of cardboard mounting paint masking templates Installation Tools The Dayton Audio In Walls can be installed with the following simple tools which you supply e Pencil e Masking tape e Drill amp drill bits e Utility knife e Keyhole saw e 2 Phillips screwdriver e Wire cutters amp wire strippers e Small level e Stud finder Recommended for use if installing in plaster walls Optional tools to make the installation easier Speaker Location To achieve the best performance from your Dayton Audio speakers it is important to carefully select the location for installation Your in wall speakers should be installed 5 to 8 feet apart to ensure proper stereo imaging If possible mount each speaker the same distance from the corners on a common wall Keep the speakers at least 2 feet away from the corners of the room to avoid overemphasized bass reproduction The speakers should be located so that the tweeter height is at the same level or slightly above the listener s ear You must now decide whether the primary listening will be done standing or in a seated position Remember for the best stereo imaging the listening position should be directly in between the speakers with the tweeters at ear level Once you have selected the location for your speakers you are now ready to install them CAUTION2. Be certain that there are no electrical wires water pipes or heating ducts in the planned installation area before you start drill ing or cutting into the wall If there is an electrical outlet nearby turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible injury The in wall speakers are designed to be mounted to the wall area between the studs Once you have selected your location the next step is to be sure you are between the studs By tapping on the wall you will hear a hollow sound when between two studs and a sharper more solid sound when right on top of or close to a stud An easier more accurate method for finding the location of wall studs is to use a stud finder Once you have established that your chosen location is between two studs and that there are no obstructions in the wall tape your speaker template to the wall and lightly trace around the inside opening with a pencil To ensure that your speaker template is straight you may want to use a level before you mark the wall Drill a 1 hole in the center of the template outline Next using a piece of stiff wire a coat hanger works well bend it 8 from the end at a 90 degree angle Insert the bent part of the coat hanger 5 6 7 8 9 into the 1 hole and rotate the wire in a complete circle to check for obstructions If the wire hits a stud on either side reposition your template to the left or right and re do the light pencil outline Keep the pilot hole wit
3. 10 Caring For Your In Wall Speakers The two most common ways that in wall speakers are permanently damaged 1 Not enough power at higher volumes 2 Too much power at higher volumes Contrary to conventional wisdom far more speakers are damaged as a result of underpower ing than by overpowering When a receiver runs out of power it still tries to reproduce the musical signal by clipping the waveform At loud volumes this clipping introduces gross amounts of distor Ss tion to the speaker eventually destroying it If the sound from your in wall speakers starts to sound distorted turn down the volume Having plenty of reserve power will help your speakers reproduce dynamic contrasts and quick transients of music much more effectively But you do have to exercise good judgement too much power will also permanently damage a speaker Again if you hear distortion turn the volume down 11 Warranty Information e Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and are thoroughly tested before l e e r e S shipment Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of five years This warranty is limited to manufacturer defects either in materials or workmanship Dayton Audio is not responsible for any consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or extraction of any component of the audio system In the rare case of a product failure please contact f A W
4. Make sure it is centered e Loose connection at either the receiver or the speaker Double check connections e Bad speaker cable Replace suspect speaker wire Receiver cuts on and off e This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative leads Check the connections at the back of the receiver and then at the speaker Make sure that no strands of wire from one connector are touching the other connector
5. a i l e a ke r your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at 937 743 8248 Warranty Limitations There are no other warranties either express or implied which extend the foregoing and there are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The warranty will not cover inci dental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products This includes but is not limited to burnt voice coils overheating bent frames holes in the cone or broken lead wires This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Non Warranty Service If non warranty service is required the product may be sent to the Company for repair replacement transportation prepaid by calling 937 743 8248 for details complete instruc tions and service fee charges User s Manual www daytonaudio com ESIW 08 2008 Dayton Audio Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio Elite Series In Wall Speaker System These speakers were manufactured with high quality components and engineered to deliver superior sound performance Like many of the products sold by Dayton Audio these in wall speakers were designed for ease of installation 1 2 3 4 Speaker Installation Please read through the instructions completely before you begin your installation Parts Inventory Your In Wall kit should include the following
6. e negative lead goes to the black output terminal Final Installation To install the speakers into the ceiling first remove the grills using a small paper clip or a grill removal tool Turn the Angle Lug Installation Clamps A so they are positioned as in the illustra tion This way they will clear the cut out hole for installation Insert speaker assembly into hole and begin to tighten installation screws As you start to turn each screw the Angle Lug Clamps will rotate outward to engage ceiling material C CAUTION Do Not Overtighten the Clamps Too much torque may snap off the lug causing the speaker not to seat securely A snug fit is all that is necessary to assure proper performance Painting Speakers If speaker frame is to painted either before or after installation use the Paint Masking Template to cover the woofer tweeter assembly to prevent damage to them Do not try to paint the frame and grill assembly together R J The grill should always be painted separately Do not put such a heavy coat of paint on the grill that the perforations are blocked Troubleshooting Should your speakers not work properly check the following No sound from speakers e Most stereo receivers have an A B speaker selector switch Make certain that this switch is in the proper position e Mute feature is activated One speaker is playing while the other is not e Check the balance control on the receiver
7. hin the template outline If the walls are made of drywall simply cut the marked area with your utility knife If your home has plaster walls then you will need to drill pilot holes at the four corners of the template outline and cut the speaker opening using a keyhole saw Check the speaker opening by placing one of the speakers into the hole The speaker should fit loosely into the hole Repeat these steps for the other speaker Speaker Wire Don t compromise sound quality by using thin inexpensive speaker wire We recommend using a high quality oxygen free copper wire For runs of 10 to 50 feet choose a 16 gauge wire A 14 gauge wire should be used for runs greater than 50 feet Speaker Hook Up When hooking up the wires to the speakers be sure to observe proper polarity Make certain you connect the positive lead from the receiver to the red terminal on the speaker and the negative lead from the receiver to the black terminal on the speaker B This is very important because improper polarity will cause unwanted frequency response aberrations Split the two conductors of the speaker wire apart about 2 4 inches so that they form a Y Using wire strippers remove about 1 2 of insulation from each wire Twist the strands of wire tightly before inserting them into the spring loaded terminals When hooking up the speaker wires to the stereo receiver be sure the positive lead again goes to the red output terminal and th
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