User Manual - Ghost In-wall Speakers
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1. enough so that 3 8 of copper wire is showing Push down each post and insert the speaker cable The posts will be located on the back of the speaker on the crossover Make sure that only BARE wire is touching the speaker post once it slides back into place All TruAudio products feature gold push binding posts which are quick and simple to use and also are great for conducting speaker signal Caution Make sure to observe polarity R positive from the amp or volume control to speaker R and R negative to R Make sure to do the same for the left channel When connecting the other end of the speaker cable to the amplifier or receiver make sure to observe the same polarity as you did at the speaker connection To prepare the speaker for the actual installation turn all the mounting toggles dog ears in toward the speaker frame This will allow the speaker to easily fit into the precut hole Put the speaker into the hole the speaker cable should be connected and make sure the speaker cable stays connected to the speaker Carefully tuck the speaker cable up into the hole as you put the speaker into place Hold it in place with one hand and with your other hand carefully tighten the mounting screws evenly to secure the speaker As you tighten the screws the dog ears will flip into position to grip into the drywall DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws This will cause damage to the mounting toggle and the speaker will not2. stay in place Adjust the Level Control Some of the Ghost series models offer level control to adjust the high and low output If your speaker offers this functionality the switches are located on the front face of the speaker You can adjust these controls to get more or less high frequency and more or less bass Adjust the switch to each setting until you get the desired amount of high frequency and then do the same for the bass We suggest starting at 3dB and then from there you can increase or decrease the desired level The adjustments are 6dB 3dB and OdB Grill installation Remove the grill from the box and install it onto the speaker Align the grills edges to the outer edge of speaker and allow magnets to attach grill to speaker then carefully push the grill on Make sure to check all the way around the grill to ensure its sitting on the speaker evenly Painting the Grills If you are going to paint your grills we suggest painting the grills before Installation This is one of the advantages of the Ghost series speakers the speaker itself does not need to be painted only the grill The Ghost series is a frameless speaker and will save time on labor since the grill can be painted beforehand and be ready for installation at the same time as the speakers When painting the grills it is very IMPORTANT that you remove the cloth like material Dacron from the grill before painting Paint the grills lightly and be caref
3. User Manual Ghost In wall Speakers Thank you for purchasing this TruAudio product Like all of our products if installed correctly these speakers will bring you years of outstanding listening enjoyment Please make sure you take the time to read the complete instruction manual before starting the installation If you have any questions concerns or comments call our main office at 888 858 1555 Please NOTE These speakers should only be installed by a TruAudio Certified Dealer If these are NOT being installed by one of our dealers the warranty could be void Box Content Each TruAudio Ghost In wall speaker contains the following 1 Ghost In wall speaker 2 Ghost style white paintable grill 3 Angled 25 Wave Cone plus one straight Wave Cone installed in speaker 4 Cutout template Choosing the Speaker Location The Ghost In wall speakers can be mounted either horizontally or vertically with almost identical performance Left and Right speaker placement Place the Left and Right speakers on either side on the video screen You should try to place the tweeters as close to ear level as possible 36 44 off the floor Also keep the speakers 6 to 12 feet apart and at least 16 away from the wall Figure 1 Ideally you want to place the center channel at the same level as the left and right speakers 36 to 44 from the floor If you must place the center channel above or below the screen keep the distance to a mi
4. nimum between the left and right this will help keep a more even sound between the three speakers 25 25 SER CO eD 25 25 Figure 1 Changing the Wave Cone Each Ghost in wall speaker will come with a straight Wave Cone that is already installed with the speaker plus an additional angled Wave Cone set at 25 These Wave cones are designed to improve the front soundstage that has always been a draw back with in wall speakers The Straight Wave Cone is designed for Center Channel installation The angled Wave Cone is set at a 25 for left and right installations To change the Wave Cone first remove the four outer screws Figure 3 Before removing the Wave Cone you will also need to remove the three screws around the tweeter Now pull the tweeter off the Wave Cone and set to the side being very careful not to damage the tweeter Do not disconnect the wires on the tweeter Remove the Wave Cone from the front of the speaker and replace it with the new Wave Cone Secure the new Wave Cone with the four screws and place the tweeter back on the Cone There are different screw holes for the tweeter on the angled and straight Wave Cones Make sure that the tweeter sits properly into place with the tabs on the Wave Cone before fastening the tweeter screws Figure 3 Be very careful with the tweeter to avoid any damage Now the speaker is ready to be installed into the wall Preparation before I
5. nstallation If the home was pre wired for speakers at construction time TruAudio rough in kits nay have been used prior to drywall at each speaker location There should also be speaker cable at this location After the drywall is installed and the hole is cut the speaker is then easily installed Once the hole is cut in the drywall the pre wired speaker cable should be in the wall near the hole If rough in speaker rings were used move on to Speaker Installation Speaker If the speaker hole has not been cut from the drywall please read the following instructions Find the location to where the Figure 3 speaker wire was pre wired to Check the area for obstructions such as plumbing heating ducts or electrical wiring Locate the wood studs or joists nearest the desired location and make sure they will not interfere with speaker location Use the supplied speaker cutout to get the recommended dimension of the hole needed for that particular speaker Position the cutout in the desired location and outline the speaker opening to be cut If you are not sure of possible obstructions cut a small hole in the center of your outline This will allow you to check for obstructions If there are no problems with your mounting location proceed and cutout the outlined hole At this point you should be able to see or find the speaker cable Pull the cable through the hole If the wall is not insulated we suggest u
6. sing TruAudio model FE 24 an in wall foam enclosure that will greatly improve the speakers sound Other options for sound dampening material would include typical insulation or Dacron If this material has a foil layer position the foil away from the speaker magnet Speaker Installation These speakers are mono so you will need two speakers for stereo sound one for the right channel and one for the left There should be a two conductor speaker cable pre wire to each of the speaker locations Make sure you find each of the speaker cables and pull them though the cut speaker holes Remove the speaker from the box and inspect for any damage If there is any damage contact TruAudio immediately at 888 858 1555 Backbox Option The Ghost In wall series speakers offer optional backboxes part number BB GW6 for GPW 6 speakers or part number BB GW 8 for GPW 8 speakers that can be purchased separately If you are using the backboxes now is the time to attach them to the speakers Please follow the instructions that come with the backbox Preparing the speaker cable You should have located the speaker cable by now so it s time to prep it for connection to the speaker Strip back the outside insulation so the individual conductors are showing Depending on the cable there should be two or four separate conductors Strip back the insulation on each conductor to show the bare copper wire We suggest stripping
7. ul not to clog the holes Depending on the thickness of the paint you may want to thin it slightly This will help prevent clogging the grill holes Another suggestion is finding a spray paint that will match and paint the grill with that Do not paint the grill while it s still on the speaker paint them separately GPW 6 GPW 8 Specs In Wall 2 Way Specs In Wall 2 Way Woofers 6 1 2 White Polypropylene Woofers 8 White Polypropylene Tweeters 1 silk soft dome Tweeters 1 silk soft dome swivel Power 5 100 watts Power 5 125 watts Impedance 8 ohm Impedance 8 ohm Frequency Range 45 20kHz Frequency Range 40 20kHz Sensitivity 89dB 2 83 volts 1 meter Sensitivity 90dB 2 83 volts 1 meter EQ Adj Tweeter amp Woofer 0 3 6 EQ Adj Tweeter amp Woofer 0 3 6 Grill Ghost Style Frameless Grill Ghost Style Frameless Finish Dimensions 12 7 8 826mm H Finish Dimensions 14 5 8 870mm H 9 1 8 233mm W 3 3 4 96 5mm D 10 3 8 264mm W 3 7 8 98 56mm D Cutout Dimensions 8 203mm H Cutout Dimensions 9 1 4 234mm H 11 5 8 295mm W 13 3 8 840mm W SoundVision Technologies dba TRUAUDIO PRODUCT WARRANTY All in wall in ceiling outdoor speakers volume controls and freestanding loudspeakers have a limited lifetime warranty This warranty includes lifetime parts and repair labor on all components Powered subwoofers and active electronics have a one 1 year limited
8. warranty This warranty includes one 1 year parts and repair labor on all components TRUAUDIO s obligation under these warrantees is limited to repairing or replacing any component found defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use These warrantees shall not apply to products which have been abused modified disassembled or repaired by anyone other than TRUAUDIO or one of its appointed service centers Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to the factory or designated service center with all transportation and insurance charges pre paid It is the policy of TRUAUDIO to continuously incorporate improvements into our products All specifications are subject to change without notice If you have any questions regarding this or any other TRUAUDIO products please call 1 888 858 1555 Monday Friday 7 00 am 6 00 pm MST TRUAUDIO Speaker Systems St George Utah 84790 Office 435 986 1574 Fax 435 251 9815
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