Dayton Audio CS620W User Manual
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1. 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 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 within the template outline 8 Painting Speakers If the speaker frame is to be 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 The grill should always be painted separately Do not put such a heavy coat of paint on the grill that the perforations are blocked 9 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 in2. be installed with the following simple tools which you supply 6 Speaker Connection e Pencil e 2 Phillips screwdriver Remove about 8 of the cable jacket to expose the inner conductors Strip 1 4 of insulation e Masking tape e Wire cutters amp wire strippers from each conductor and connect to the speaker terminals When connecting the wires to the e Drill amp drill bits e Small level speakers be sure to observe proper polarity Most CL2 rated speaker cable will have red and e Utility knife i e Stud finder black conductors so you will connect the red wire to the red speaker terminal and the black wire e Keyhole saw pa Sans to the black speaker terminal Recommended for use if installing in plaster walls Optional tools to make the installation easier 7 Final Installation To install the speakers into the wall first put the bottom of the mounting bracket into the cutout 3 Speaker Location _ so that the bracket is behind the wall Push the top of the mounting bracket in the hole so that the To achieve the best performance from your Dayton Audio upper part of the bracket is inside the wall Next position the mounting bracket so that it sits in the speakers it is important to carefully select the location for center of the cutout Before tightening the screws use a level to align the mounting bracket Tight installation en the screws evenly in a clockwise pattern until the mounting bracket is secure Install the speaker Your in wall speake
3. 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 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
4. 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 DYN l ATAS D 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 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 CONTRACTOR SERIES Specifications Model number CcCSG20o0w Woofer 6 5 poly cone Tweeter 1 Mylar Frequency response Hz 50 20 000 Dimensions H x W x D in 12 x 8 1 2 x 3 1 2 Power handling RMS Peak 50 100 Impedance SPL 1W 1m In Wall Speaker Models CS620W User Manual Warranty Information Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and are thoroughly tested before ship ment Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of one year This warranty is limited to manufacturer defects ei
5. rs should be installed 5 to 8 feet apart and baffle into the mounting bracket Replace the grills and your installation is complete 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 em 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 atearlevel ess AA NWG E SSS 4 Speaker Installation ee eee Once you have selected the location for your speak ers you are now ready to install them CAUTION Be certain that there are no electrical wires water pipes or heating ducts in the planned installation area before you start drilling 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
6. ther 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 instal lation or extraction of any component of the audio system In the rare case of a product failure please contact 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 incidental 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 m p m daytonaudio com 7095 Pleasant Valley Dr DAY TONAUDIO tel 937 743 8248 Springboro OH 45066 i info daytonaudio com USA m n Dayton Audio Last Revised 3 3 2015 Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio Contractor Series In Wall Speaker System These speakers were manufactured with high quali
7. ty 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 Please read through the instructions completely before you begin your installation 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 1 Parts Inventory 5 Speaker Cable Your In Wall kit should include the following Don t compromise sound quality by using thin inexpensive speaker wire we recommend us e 1 pair of Dayton Audio In Wall Speakers with Grills ing a high quality oxygen free copper speaker cable For runs less than 50 feet we recommend e 2 metal retrofit brackets 16 gauge cable and for longer runs we recommend 14 gauge or larger cable Most munici e 1 package of hardware palities require the use of CL2 rated speaker cable for installation in walls and ceilings Leave e 1 pair of cardboard mounting paint masking templates enough speaker cable so you can stand comfortably on the floor or ladder while connecting the 2 Installation Tools speaker cable to the speakers The Dayton Audio In Walls can
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