OWNER`S MANUAL AIM LCR
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1. G i VJ a O eke G O Q N O AIM LCR In Wall Soeakers AIM LCR Five AIM LCR 3 AIM LCR 1 Congratulations on your purchase of SpeakerCraft s AIM LCR Speakers The AIM LCRs have been timbre matched to SpeakerCraft s AIM8 AIM7 MT and CRS Speakers providing an outstanding home theater experience SPEAKER PLACEMENT AIM LCR speakers can be used in any position of a home theater speaker system A single AIM LCR can be used for the front center channel or a pair can be used for front or rear left and right Because the AIM LCR speakers are magneti cally shielded it is perfectly safe to place them close to the television Use as a Center Channel Speaker The AIM LCR has been designed to blend seamlessly with all SpeakerCraft architectural in wall and in ceiling speakers With the cabinet positioned horizontally install the AIM LCR into the wall as close to the screen as possible This most often means it will need to be installed just above or below the tele vision Vertically lining up the cabinet with the left and right speakers while not necessary will improve the performance Figure 1 Use as Front Left and Right Speakers When using AIM LCRs for front left and right soeakers they should be positioned vertically with the tweeter towards the screen Figure 1 Best results are achieved when the left right and center channel speakers are all the same distance away from the listener The front2. 7 362mm x 191mm He KIU KA 443mm x 235mm x 101mm AIM LCR 1 2 Way In Wall Pivoting 1 Silk Dome Two 5 Injection Molded Graphite Cones 8 ohms 89d0B 1W 1m None 55Hz 20kKHz 30B 80 watts undistorted 14 x 7 362mm x 191mm Whe XI RA 443mm x 235mm x 101mm In our attempt to constantly improve our products features and specifications are subject to change without notice LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Declaration of Conformity SpeakerCraft Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SoeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the SoeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examina tion at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period SpeakerCraft or the SoeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this pro
3. any inci dental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product even if SoeakerCraft Inc or a SoeakerCraft Inc Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply z Limited Q LFE TIME All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SoeakerCraft products easy economical and professional Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information For technical inquires please call 1 800 448 0976 or e mail us at techsupport speakercraft com We are available to assist you every weekday except holidays between the hours of 7 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST SpeakerCraft 940 Columbia Ave Riverside CA 92507 USA 800 448 0976 Fax 951 787 8747 International 1 951 787 0543 www speakercraft com LIT97605 rev
4. the left soeaker and the right channel is connected to the right speaker the ceiling Position the speaker into the hole NOTE The flange of the speaker is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the ceiling s surface Tighten the six screws on the front of the baffle only enough to make the flange become snug against the ceiling As you tighten the screws the feet will automatically flip into an outward position Figure 4 thereby clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange CAUTION Over tightening may warp the baffle crack the ceiling cause flange to distort and make the grille difficult to install 4 Push the grille firmly into the slot in the soeaker baffle Figure 4 SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS Pivoting Inner Baffle Adjustment Your AIM LCR Series soeakers come from the factory with the inner baffles facing straight This will result in the overall smoothest response However depending on your particular primary area room acoustics ceiling height or personal preference you may find the sound more pleasing by pointing the inner baffle in a particular direction If additional sound is desired in the primary listening area pivot the inner baffle towards that area and if less sound is required pivot the inner baffle away Using both hands push the ridged triangle areas located at each corner of the baffle to point it in the desired direction Figure 5 Pivoting Tweeter Adjustment Your AIM LCR S
5. duct at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively SoeakerCraft at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required SoeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification All replaced parts and product become the property of SoeakerCraft Inc Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping proce dures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchaser s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will SoeakerCraft be liable for
6. eries soeakers come from the factory with the tweeter facing straight out from the baf fle This will result in the overall smoothest response However depending on your particular primary area room acoustics ceiling height or personal preference you may find the sound more pleasing by pointing the tweeters in a particular direction If additional treble is desired in the primary listening area point the tweeter towards that area and if less treble is required point the tweeter away Push gently at the edge of the tweeter to point it in the desired direction Figure 6 CAUTION Avoid touch ing tweeter dome as damage WILL occur on metal dome tweeters AIM LCR 5 amp AIM LCR 3 For home theater use we recommend the following tips e If the speakers are being used as main front channels the AIM LCR should be angled towards the listener e If the soeakers are being used for rear surround channels you may wish to pivot the AIM LCR away from the listener to achieve a more diffused sound Treble Adjustment AIM LCR Five amp AIM LCR 3 The switch labeled TREBLE allows for 6dcB of tweeter adjustment Your speakers were shipped with the Treble switch in the position providing 3cB of treble If you want less treble slide the switch to the position and the tweeter will play 3cB of treble Figure 7 Bass Adjustment AIM LCR Five amp AIM LCR 3 The switch labeled BASS allows for 6dB of bass adjustment Your soeakers
7. left and right soeakers should be placed so that they form an equilateral triangle with the listener at one point and each speaker at the other two Figure 2 Ideal sound will be achieved when the tweeters are placed at ear level or slightly higher If the soeakers are positioned far away from the primary listening area adjust the pivoting tweeters so they are pointed toward the primary listening area NOTE To avoid possible damage to the pivoting tweeters read the section entitled SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS in this manual prior to performing the tweeter adjustment INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Before installing your speakers into the wall you should con sider the placement carefully taking into account the loca tion of electrical plumbing and other fixtures Contact your dealer for assistance if you are not sure of the best location in your particular room environment 1O La o tot TOP VIEW Left Speaker Right Speaker ee Ideal a A B C Listening Zone Figure 2 MOUNTING SURFACE PREPARATION New Construction Unfinished Walls A New Construction Bracket available from your dealer may be installed prior to drywall application across studs up to 24 on center where a speaker will be located Insulation material should be in place prior to installing drywall After the hole is cut and the drywall is installed the speakers are then easily installed following the instructions for mounting in Finished Wal
8. ls below Finished Walls Prior to the actual installation of the soeakers it will be necessary to run cables to the soeaker locations See your dealer for more information about cable installation After the cable has been properly installed you are ready to mount the speakers Following the simple steps listed below will result in a professional looking installation 1 Determine the best area to mount your speakers This area of the wall should be free of obstructions such as electrical conduit HVAC ducts or water lines This can best be determined by noting the placement of fixtures and gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of the location of such obstacles Find the studs nearest the desired soeaker mounting location We highly recommend using a good stud finder tool for this procedure If you are lining up the speakers to some other object or molding in the room make sure you consider the size of the baffle flange which extends beyond the mounting hole on all four sides Mark the hole A template for setting the hole is provided in the box along with two paint mask inserts for Use when painting Position the template in the desired position and pencil an outline on the wall Cutting the hole CAUTION This is the most important part of the entire installation If you are not certain whether any obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area you should start by cutting a small hole in the cen
9. rt paint Do not paint the grilles while they are attached to the speaker If it is necessary to paint the under grille material follow the same procedure used to paint the grilles AcoustaCell 8 SYSTEM The AcoustaCell 8 System P N ASM87800 sold separately is an option for retrofit installations AcoustaCell dampens the wall cavity and improves AIM LCR speaker performance Installation can be easily done at the time you are ready to mount the AIM LCR speakers Please see the manual included with AcoustaCell 8 for installation instructions Figure 5 Push Tweeter Here Figure 6 AIM LCR Five Treble Figure 7 AIM LCR Five Figure 8 SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Type Tweeter Woofers Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Adjustments Frequency Response Power Handling Cut Out Dimensions L x H Dimensions L x H x D AIM LCR Five 2 Way In Wall Pivoting 1 Aluminum Magnesium Dome Two 5 Kevlar Cones 6 8 ohms depending on switch settings 90d0B 1W 1m Front Mounted 2 Position Bass and Treble Adjustment Switches 48Hz 20kHz 3dB 100 watts undistorted lA x 7 362mm x 191mm Whe x on xa 443mm x 235mm x 101mm AIM LCR 3 2 Way In Wall Pivoting 1 Aluminum Dome Two Aluminum Magnesium Cones 6 8 ohms depending on switch settings 90d0B 1W 1m Front Mounted 2 Position Bass and Treble Adjustment Switches 50Hz 20kHz 3cB 100 watts undistorted 14Y x
10. ter of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw Cut at a 45 angle towards the inside of the hole Figure 3 Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole Once you have determined there aren t any obstructions in your desired mounting location start cutting the finished hole at a 90 angle to the wall surface Add insulation If the area in the wall is not already insulated add an adequate amount of insulation material to fill the wall cavity If the insula tion material used is faced with foil or paper position the foil or paper away from the speaker TOP VIEW OF WALL First Cut 7 N 7 N l N 7 N 7 N i N 45 N Figure 3 e aii I Second Cut S l Ss 90 SPEAKER INSTALLATION Mounting Feet Hange The unique integral six foot mounting system incorporated into each AIM LCR speaker allows for a quick installation by following these easy steps 1 Attach the speaker cable observing the proper polarity with your amplifier to and to Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the opening and insert the speaker into Remove the grille It may be necessary to push one or two of the mounting screws and its attached foot towards the baffle and against the inside surface of the grille to force the grille out of its retaining groove Make sure the left channel of the amplifier is connected to
11. were shipped with the Bass switch in the position providing 3dB of bass and an impedance of 6 ohms If you want less bass slide the switch to the position and the woofer will play 3dB of bass and increase the impedance to 8 ohms Figure 8 Remember that altering the impedance affects the number of soeakers able to be driven by an amplifier If multiple pairs of soeakers are to be driven by one amplifier SoeakerCraft suggests using the lowest output position switch set to the position until it is determined that the amplifier will operate properly with the soeakers switched to a higher output mode If you want to safely operate multiple pairs of soeakers consider purchasing SoeakerCraft 4 or S8 Speaker Selectors PAINTING THE SPEAKERS If you plan to paint your soeakers we recommend that it be done prior to installation If you plan to paint your soeakers sometime in the future it is best to remove them by simply reversing the steps for SPEAKER INSTALLATION on page 2 If it is necessary to paint the speakers while they are still in the ceiling the paint masks provided in the carton must be installed in place of the grille while the flange is being painted with the ceiling The grilles can also be painted however great care should be taken not to clog the holes as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers SpeakerCraft recommends only light spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 pa
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