NHT SuperOne Ci User's Manual
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1. SuperOne Ci In Wall Loudspeaker OWNER S MANUAL Now Hear This 6400 Goodyear Road Benicia CA 94510 800 NHT 9993 1 31 047 1 Thank you for your purchase of the NHT SuperOne Ci in wall loudspeaker Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner s Manual prior to installing your new speakers The information provided will help you to obtain maximum perfor mance from your audio system If you have questions or need assistance at any time during the installation or operation of your new speakers please call your NHT Dealer or our Toll Free Customer Hotline at 1 800 NHT 9993 SuperOne Ci Specifications System Type 2 way in wall design Driver Complement 6 5 long throw woofer 1 fluid cooled soft dome tweeter Crossover 2 6KHz 6dB octave high pass and 12dB octave low pass Response 50Hz 20KHz 3dB Sensitivity 86 5db 2 83V at 1M Impedance 8 ohms nominal Recommended Amplifier Power 10W ch minimum 100W ch maximum Inputs Professional grade spring posts Weight 3 8 Ibs each Dimensions Cutout 12 1 8 H x 8 W Bezel 13 1 8 H x 9 W Depth behind wall 2 3 4 Finish Matte white paintable Specifications are subject to change without notice in accordance with our policy of continuously upgrading the performance of our products E Design NHT loudspeakers are designed to deliver refined musical sound from attractive and affordable packages Our efforts are guided by the2. making sure not to overtighten as this may compromise the fit of the baffle The use of power screwdrivers is not recommended Exersize caution not to damage the drivers when inserting the Screws 10 Attach the metal grille by inserting it into the grooves in the baffle Fold down Pare outer ring gt E Painting fig 11 The bezel frame and grille of the SuperOne Ci are finished in a matte white powder coated finish that may be painted to match the wall The frame and grille may be painted either before or after the speaker is installed Keep in mind that the grille contains hundreds of tiny holes that are essential to the sound of the speaker Take care not to cover these holes Dae Inside with paint 1 Paint the bezel frame and the grille at the same time using the same paint Use the supplied paint shield fig 11 to protect the inside of the bezel from overspray paint will reduce the effective ness of the absorptive materials Fold the corners down and insert the paint shield into the grooves where the grille would attach Be careful not to punch through the round hole in the middle of the shield K 2 When using spray paint apply two thin coats making sure to let the first coat dry completely before applying the second This will avoid running When using a compressor and spray gun apply the paint using its finest setting Painting with a brush is not recommended but when necessary be sure to thin the paint so as not to cover t
3. accordance with National Electrical Code and any applicable local building codes Prepare the cable by stripping 1 4 to 3 8 of insulation from the ends and twisting the exposed wire strands tightly The spring loaded binding posts on the back of the speaker will accept raw wire only Be sure to wire both the left and right speakers in phase That is the Positive red terminal on the amplifier output must be connected to the corresponding Positive red terminal on the speaker Likewise with the Negative black terminals All speaker cables have some sort of marking along one or both conductors to help you make the correct connections Incorrect speaker phase is indicated by weak bass and the lack of a well defined stereo image E Operation The SuperOne Ci was designed to handle a wide range of listening levels but every speaker has limits It is important to use common sense and listen for signs of possible distress from the speakers Underpowered amplifiers are most often the cause of speaker damage For example a 60 watt amplifier runs out of power when called upon to produce more than 60 watts and the resulting distortion can damage the speaker If you tend to listen at high volume levels more powerful amplifiers are preferable because they are less likely to run out of power Noticeable distortion or harsh breakup is an indication that either your amplifier or your speakers are running beyond their capacity and the volume should be d
4. cable within a metal conduit Note that low voltage wiring doorbell intercom telephone security etc are unlikely to induce hum and can typically be run parallel to speaker cable with no detrimental effects 2 When drilling holes through wall studs or ceiling joists use a drill bit that is at least as wide as the speaker cable that will be routed through them Always drill through the center of the stud or joist If the hole must be drilled within one inch of the edge of a wall stud add a nail plate to the drywall side to protect the cable from possible nails and screws put in the wall later Line up the holes in the studs or joists as you go so that pulling the cable through them will be easier E Installation New Construction unfinished walls 1 Begin by installing the mounting bracket between adjacent studs The SuperOne Ci performs best in the vertical orientation Be sure to mount the bracket in the appropriate direction so that the tweeter is at the top Attach the mounting wings to the bracket by inserting them into the locking plastic tabs in the side of the bracket fig 2 2 Select the desired location for the speaker using a level to ensure that it is precisely positioned The wings feature progressively elongated sections 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 with screw holes spaced in one inch increments Attach the wings to the studs with the 5 x 50mm flathead screws For max
5. some time considering speaker placement prior to installing the SuperOne Ci Once the speakers are installed they are per S 4 5xD manent so their location should be selected carefully Mount the i f i speakers in a location where they face the listening area without obstruction from furniture and preferably at least three feet from side walls The speakers should be mounted on a flat surface to ensure a good seal between the baffle and the mounting surface For optimal imaging position the speakers so that the distance between the listening position and the wall is 1 5 times the distance between the two speakers fig 1 To get an idea how they will look in the room try taping the supplied cutout templates to the wall Keep in mind that room furnishings play an important role in absorbing and reflecting soundwaves Midrange and high frequencies in particular will be absorbed by soft furnishings such as sofas carpets and curtains A large num ber of these soft furnishings will dull the sound while a live room with few furnishings will brighten the sound As the SuperOne Ci is not magnetically shielded do not install it in a location where it will be within 18 of a television Unshielded magnets placed in close proximity to a television screen can cause picture discoloration and eventually damage the pic ture tube When installing three SuperOne Ci s for front channels in a home theater system you can position the L amp R s
6. study of human hearing and are optimized for real world use Every NHT speaker undergoes rigorous test ing and quality control at the factory to ensure you years of listening pleasure The SuperOne Ci is designed to deliver the sonic performance and value of NHT s acclaimed SuperOne freestanding loudspeaker while offering the invisibility of in wall installation Its custom designed drive units are mounted in a rigid baffle bezel assembly designed to minimize the audible effects of unwanted vibrations and resonance The mounting assembly is designed to be intuitive and flexible making it ideal for new or existing construction With high performance sonics and a paintable face the SuperOne Ci is the perfect solution for architectural audio and home theater installations Caution The SuperOne Ci should be installed by an experienced and licensed custom installation professional Be sure that the installer possesses sufficient skill the proper tools knowledge of local fire and building codes and a familiarity with the structure of the building especially wall and or ceiling materials layouts electrical and plumbing lines etc E Placement The SuperOne Ci is designed for in wall installation between stan ee dard 2 x 4 wood studs Installation in outdoor locations or in mois a a ture prone interior environments such as indoor swimming pools or Center of ra f saunas is not recommended Speaker Plane Spend
7. ecreased If you can feel any heat emanating from the woofer or tweeter reduce the level immediately Speaker damage most often occurs from sustained high volume levels not from transient sounds or brief musical peaks Excessive boosting of bass treble or equalizer controls can worsen the problem and is not recom mended E Maintenance The SuperOne Cs require minimal maintenance under normal use The grille and frame may be cleaned using a damp cloth or a mild non abrasive cleaner Do not expose the speaker to direct sunlight high temperatures or moisture Do not attempt to clean the actual drivers Limited Warranty Valid Only in the U S A Warranty Period For the period of 5 years for parts and 5 years for labor from date of original purchase the warranty period from an authorized NHT dealer Now Hear This NHT warrants that if our product fails to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner s manual instructions enclosed with the unit it will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value at the option of NHT without charge to you for parts or actual repair work Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of NHT What s Not Covered This warranty does not cover any product which is used in any trade or business or in an industrial or commercial application This warranty does not cover the cabinet or any appearance item o
8. g place and date of original owner s transaction To find the name and address of the nearest authorized NHT service location call or write Customer Service Department Now Hear This 6400 Goodyear Road Benicia CA 94510 800 NHT 9993 Please do not return product to this address It is not a service location Keep this warranty with your sales receipt Record date and place of purchase for future reference
9. he holes in the grille If paint does cover any of the grille holes poke them out with a paper clip 3 Once painting is complete remove the paint shield from the bezel by carefully punching out the round hole in the middle and using this hole to pull the shield free Do not attempt to paint the black baffle surface which houses the drivers behind the grille Its black finish prevents the speaker s black drive units from being visible once the grille is attached A ia rj a E Connections Before connecting speakers to your system it is important that you turn off the power to your amplifier receiv er to avoid damage to the equipment Before installing the SuperOne Ci map out the wiring paths between the speakers and the amplifier Make sure that the speaker cable does not rest on sharp or pointed objects The SuperOne Ci is compatible with virtually all quality amplifiers Proper wiring of the speakers is essential to good sound At a minimum 16AWG 2 conductor speaker cable is recommended for runs of 10 feet or less with heavier special purpose speaker cable used for longer runs For best results use equal length runs of cable for the left and right speakers When permanently installing cable inside walls be sure to use cable that is rated for in wall use and has special jacketing for fire prevention In the U S the U L standard is CL 2 CL 3 and CM cable and in Canada the CSA standard is FT4 cable The cables should be run in
10. imum stability use two screws for each wing Break off the extra portion of the wing by snapping it at one of the pre molded break lines fig 3 3 Complete the pre wiring before the drywall goes up see Tech Tips Pre Wiring for New Construction Leave an extra few feet of speaker cable and secure it to the cable tie on the mounting bracket fig 4 4 During the drywall phase cut a hole 12 1 8 high by 8 wide around the bracket The bezel outer frame will extrude out about 1 inch beyond the perimeter of the cutout to hide minor imperfections in the cutout 5 If the SuperOne Ci bezel frame and grille are to be painted in the wall paint now before installing the baffle see Painting 6 After the drywall is complete attach the bezel to the bracket with six 4 x 16mm flat head screws that line up with the six raised bosses on the bracket fig 5 If the frame is not installed in the proper orientation all six screw holes will not line up Tighten screws snugly making sure not to over tighten as this may compromise the fit of the bezel The use of power screwdrivers is not recommended The absorptive strips on the back of the bezel s outer frame reduce unwanted vibrations and will compress slightly to allow the frame to rest flush against the wall on all four sides When installed correctly the brack et and bezel sandwich the drywall 7 Connect the speaker cable to the spring posts on the SuperOne Ci baffle
11. ish to mount the speaker The speaker will be mounted between adjacent studs no closer than two inches from either stud fig 7 2 Determine that there are no obstructions behind the desired cutout area This may be accomplished by drilling a hole in the center of the cutout area and using an L shaped piece of metal like a coat hanger to feel around behind the wall If you discover an obstruction fill the hole with patching compound and try anoth er location 3 If there are no obstructions found behind the wall use the supplied cutout tem plate and a pencil to draw a 12 1 8 H x 8 W outline of the area to be cut out Use a level to ensure that the cutout is precisely positioned Begin by drilling the four corners with a 1 4 bit fig 7 Then cut out the wall section with a utility knife or keyhole saw following the lines traced around the mounting template If the wall is painted or wallpapered use the keyhole saw 4 Ifthe wall is constructed of lath and plaster outline the penciled marks with masking tape drill the four corners with a 1 4 drill bit and use a utility knife to cut through the plaster down to the lath Use a saber saw with a metal cutting blade or a pair of tin snips to gently cut through the lath being careful not to vibrate plaster off the wall 5 Insert the SuperOne Ci mounting bracket diagonally through the cutout in the wall then pull forward int
12. making sure to observe correct polarity see Connections 8 Place one of the large foam isolators in each of the six raised bosses on the bezel Place one of the small foam isolators in each of the 6 holes on the front surface of the baffle Put the baffle into the bezel so the holes on the baffle line up with the holes in the center of the raised bosses on the bezel fig 6 Push one of the 4 x 16mm screws through a hole on the baffle and into the hole on the bezel and tighten it by hand so that the baffle and the bezel stay together Insert the remaining screws then tighten all of them snugly making sure not to overtighten as this may compromise the fit of the baf fle The use of power screwdrivers is not recommended Exersize caution not to damage the drivers when inserting the screws 9 Attach the metal grille by inserting it into the grooves in the baffle gt Cable Tie mi gees 2 PN IS PN S E Installation Existing Construction retrofitting finished walls o Warning Exercise caution when drilling into existing walls Do not drill through existing wires pipes conduits heating or air conditioning ducts If you feel resistance while drilling stop immediately 1 Using a studfinder or the knocking method locate the wall studs in the wall area where you w
13. o position If the cutout was cut correctly according to the cutout template the bracket should fit snugly into place The plastic tabs on all sides of the bracket will rest flatly against the back side of the wall fig 8 f 6 While holding the bracket flatly against the rear side of the wall with one hand e attach the bezel to the bracket with six 4 x 16mm flathead screws that line up with the six raised bosses on the bracket fig 9 If the bezel is not installed in the prop er orientation all six screw holes will not line up Tighten screws snugly making fig 10 sure not to over tighten as this may compromise the fit of the bezel The use of power screwdrivers is not recommended The absorptive strips on the back of the bezel s outer frame prevent unwanted vibrations against the drywall and will com press slightly to allow the frame to rest flush against the wall on all four sides i e When installed correctly the bracket and bezel sandwich the drywall 7 If the SuperOne Ci bezel frame and grille are to be painted in the wall paint Tech Tips Optimizing Sonic Performance Bass response is smoothest when the speaker is mounted within a rigid wall that flexes very little For improved perfor mance add 2 x4 cross braces horizontally roughly one foot above and one foot below the speaker location Use wood glue and ext
14. peakers farther apart to create a wider soundstage When installing a SuperOne Ci as a center channel speaker it should be installed at least 18 directly above the location where the television will be Packing List each speaker SuperOne Ci pack includes 1 Baffle with drivers 6 4 x 16mm panhead screws PE anren Ta J oO Oeo Bezel and Grille pack includes P j 1 Bezel 1 Metal grille o lo 6 4 x 16mm flathead screws C 2 i 6 Small foam rubber absorbers o a 6 Large foam rubber absorbers Mounting Bracket pack includes o m 7 so Og 1 Mounting bracket Smuser e ra 2 Mounting wings Mounting Bracket Mounting Wings Bezel Baffle with Drivers 4 5 x 50mm flathead screws 1 Cutout template paint shield Tools Needed 2 Philips screwdriver Pencil Tape measure Utility knife or keyhole saw Level Wire strippers Safety goggles Protective gloves Tech Tips Pre Wiring for New Construction 1 For best results avoid running speaker cable near electrical wire as it may induce a 60Hz hum in the audio signal It s a good idea to run the speaker cable after the electrical wiring has already been completed so that you can route the speaker cable at least three feet away from the electrical wiring If speaker cable and electrical wiring must run parallel install the
15. r any damage caused to the product resulting from alterations modifications not autho rized in writing by NHT accident misuse or abuse damage due to lightning or power surges or being subjected to power in excess of the speaker s published power rating This warranty does not cover the cost of parts which would otherwise be provided without charge under this warranty obtained from any source other than an authorized NHT service location This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor or from improper mainte nance Altered defaced or removed serial numbers void this warranty Your Rights The liability of NHT will be limited to the purchase price of the product and NHT will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages NHT limits its oblig ations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not exceeding the warranty period Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state To Obtain Service NHT has appointed a number of authorized service companies throughout the USA should your product ever require service To receive warranty service you will need to present your sales receipt showin
16. ra screws when attaching the drywall to the studs around the speaker Additionally once the speaker cutout has been made in the drywall add a bead of wood glue inside the wall where the drywall meets the studs and cross braces If possible use two layers of drywall for maximum rigidity For more controlled bass response add insulation to the wall cavity around and behind the speaker to provide acoustic damping Be sure to add the same amount of insulation to speakers in the same room to ensure consistent sound Use R 12 or R 19 fiberglass insulation and be sure to wear protective gloves to avoid contact with the fibers If the insulation is paper or foil faced position the paper or foil side away from the speaker now before installing the baffle see Painting 8 Connect the speaker cable to the spring posts on the SuperOne Ci baffle making sure to observe correct polarity see Connections 9 Place one of the large foam isolators in each of the six raised bosses on the bezel Place one of the small foam iso lators in each of the 6 holes on the front surface of the baffle Put the baffle into the bezel so the holes on the baffle line up with the holes in the center of the raised bosses on the bezel fig 10 Push one of the 4 x 16mm screws through a hole on the baffle and into the hole on the bezel and tighten it by hand so that the baffle and the bezel stay together Insert the remaining screws then tighten all of them snugly
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