Directed Electronics HT80ic User's Manual
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1. does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY Note This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY CALIFORNIA declaration of conformity manufacturer name Directed Electronics Inc manufacturer address One Viper Way Vista California 92083 declares that the product product name HT60ic HT80ic conforms to the following standards EN55013 EN55020 nm m a ds2. may have activated the tweeter protector If high power operation causes the tweeter to stop playing turn down the volume control until normal sound resumes specifications frequency response Hz impedance sensitivity 1W 1M dB max bezel diameter mounting hole rear clearance recommended power woofer tweeter HT60ic 65 20 kHz 4 ohm 88 dB 9 1 4 23 5 cm 7 11 16 19 5 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 20 80 watts 6 1 2 16 5 cm 1 25 mm dome HT80ic 58 20 kHz 4 ohm 88 dB 10 7 8 27 6 cm 9 7 16 24 0 cm 4 1 8 10 5 cm 20 80 watts 8 20 3 cm 1 25 mm dome Specifications subject to change without notice warranty information LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY Directed Electronics Inc promises to the original purchaser to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer During this two year period there will be no charge for his replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer the warranty period will be one year from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product This warranty is non ransferabl
3. HT60ic HT80ic owner s manual En a d s nd digital systems table of contents INtFOAUCRION 40a o A 1 CAUTIONS e ccccononnnnn 1 about this manual 1 A TN 1 installation precautions and tiPS cccscssssssssssssssssssecssscsesesssesssesescsesesesesescsesescsescsesesesesesesesescseseseses 2 general mounting suggestions 2 PFEWIFING eocccccococononcncnnnnoncnnononononnonoos 3 preparing the wall or ceiling cutout en installation preparation ee ta 3 4 4 4 5 6 final installation custom painting operation SPECI CAT ONS iis s veeces A a aca iawn eats bea aes N an E E WAN INTO AAA introduction Thank you for purchasing an a d s in ceiling speaker system Please read the following instructions carefully Following these instructions will ensure that your system will deliver the best possible performance cautions To reduce risk of injury because of an accident be careful when working on a ladder or other high places about this manual In ceiling speakers can be used with many different receivers televisions or amplifiers They are designed to be powered by an amplifier with a minimum of 20 watts of power features tweeter The HT series in ceiling tweeters incorporate a 1 soft dome gimble tweeter Ferrofluid and damped voice coils tweeter protection A solid state device reduces power to the tweeter when the loudspeaker is operated at unsafe power levels It resets autom
4. atically when power is reduced to a safe level Note the tweeter protector provides a significant level of protection However it does not guarantee that the tweeter cannot be damaged Always be careful when operating the speakers at a high volume level tweeter attenuation The tweeter level can be adjusted with the provided switch located under the grill mesh in the speaker mounting frame woofer The high excursion woofer employs a barium ferrite magnet structure for well damped extended bass and high efficiency pre wire connector Two piece speaker wire terminals are provided to facilitate simple painless pre wiring and installation Just plug and play nm aads installation precautions and tips Please read these instructions completely for the best enjoyment of your Custom Series speakers When you cut into the ceiling to install the speaker do not cut through the facing or insulation that may be above the ceiling This facing is a moisture barrier Use duct tape or wide vinyl tape to seal any cuts Keep debris and loose material away from the installation location Do not allow debris to get in the openings of the woofer basket Debris and loose material can cause buzzing or rattling and can damage the woofer cone Install plastic or fiberglass screening above the speaker to keep debris away Handle the speaker carefully Do not let anything touch the speaker cone or dome Do not clean the speaker with paint thinner or any sol
5. e and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit During this one year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned o Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute sole discretion of Directed ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS Unit must be returned to Directed postage pre paid with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information consumer s name telephone number and address authorized dealer s name and address and product description Note This warranty
6. ng will adversely affect its performance prewiring e Check local building and electrical codes for compliance of the speaker wire e Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge for runs over 100 feet it is preferable to use 14 gauge wire e Use only insulated staples or nylon tie straps to secure wiring within the wall to avoid shorts e Do not stretch the wire as it is being routed This could create future and costly problems e Leave about 2 3 feet of free wire at both ends Cutting excess wire is better than splicing e Always home run wires run a continuous wire from each speaker directly to the source location Do not connect speakers together any other way for easier diagnosis of faulty wire or speaker problems e Wire speakers in phase with the same polarity Attach positive red and negative black terminals consistently e Combined impedance for speakers connected to each channel must be at least 4 ohm This is the minimum impedance tolerated by most amplifiers Check with your dealer before wiring preparing the wall or ceiling cutout Confirm there is at least 1 between the final cutout and nearby studs or joints for positioning mounting hardware Temporarily fasten the stiff paper template supplied to the wall with thumbtacks Carefully trace around the perimeter with a pencil Before making the final cutout of the entire hole first make a small 4 inch test cutout in the center of your penciled outline Reach
7. ps are pivoted so they will fit into the mounting hole When the mounting hole clamp screws are turned the clamps pivot outward and are then drawn downward until they press against the back of the mounting surface Insert the speaker mounting bezel assembly into the mounting hole Hold the speaker in place in the mounting hole and evenly tighten the four mounting screws to draw the mounting brackets against the backside of the wall Gradually tighten the screws moving from one to another until the speaker is firmly clamped in place the clamps are in this position when the speaker is placed in the mounting hole turning the clamp screws pivots the clamp outward and pulls it down against the back of the wall custom painting e Paint the speaker frame and grill before mounting to the wall paint grill and frame separately e Before painting mask the recessed area of the speaker to completely protect the speaker drivers e After painting the grill gently blow through its perforated holes to prevent paint clogging operation checking the system Listen carefully to each speaker If you hear buzzing or rattling noises remove the speaker and check for a speaker wire or other objects touching the speaker assembly Adjust the tweeter level and aim the tweeter for the desired effect When you are satisfied with the installation press the grills into place tweeter protector If a speaker sounds dull or lacks brilliance you
8. vents Consider the services of a professional custom installer If you have any doubts about your own abilities it is better not to risk damaging your walls or ceilings electrical wiring ventilation ducts or plumbing Work with good quality correct tools This will save you time and assure superior results Allow sufficient clearance When using speakers outdoors locations should be sheltered from direct sunlight rain or snow Direct exposure will shorten product life Combined impedance for speakers connected to each channel must be at least 4 ohm This is the minimum impedance tolerated by most amplifiers Check with your dealer before wiring multiple speaker pairs general mounting suggestions Avoid placing the speaker within two feet 0 6 meters of a corner The acoustic reflections from surfaces near the speakers can detract from the sound quality Do not place the speaker behind heavy fabrics if you cannot see through a fabric you cannot hear through it The ceiling speakers are designed for infinite baffle operation The area behind the speaker installation should be at least one half cubic foot in volume to ensure proper performance If the area is too small it will limit bass response and cause a peak in the mid bass range The panel on which the speaker is mounted must be rigid There must not be any air leaks between the area behind the speaker and the listening area Mounting the speaker on a panel of a suspended ceili
9. your hand inside to verify that studs are outside the outline This is an important step since stud finders are not infallible To cut the actual hole first score wallboard with a sharp knife then use a keyhole saw to complete the cut Remove remaining debris from the edges Hold the speaker up to the cutout to make sure it inserts easily without forcing At this point it is a good idea to secure the speaker wire to a stud near the cutout so its own weight will not tug on the terminals of the speaker after it is connected This will also prevent you from losing the wire in the ceiling Before attaching the wire make sure the speaker wire runs through not around the metal mounting bracket installation preparation Use the supplied template to outline the mounting hole Cut the mounting hole and remove any debris from the area Take the necessary steps to keep debris from falling into the back of the speaker Route the wires from the amplifier to the speaker installation location Strip about 1 2 of the insulation from the wire conductors Twist the wire strands of the conductors into neat bundles Insert the wires into the provided 2 pin plug and tighten the set screws to secure the wires Connect the speaker plug to the matching 2 pin jack on the cross over board just before final mounting final installation The speaker is held in place with four mounting clamps that are part of the assembly When shipped from the factory the clam
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