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1. Side View screw through here 12 5mm 05 0 Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering method 16 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 11 01 02 Solid wall installation with backbox For new builds or full refurbs where the wall or ceiling has not been rendered or plastered Create aperture in brickwork Using the combination of an angle grinder and a jackhammer drill create a cavity of 460mm x 355mm 18276 x 133132 within the brickwork Before installing the backbox you will need to know the thickness of render that will be applied to the wall ceiling prior to the finish plaster skim Minus this thickness from 50mm 2 to calculate the minimum cavity depth you will need to create Create channel for cable Using an angle grinder or hammer and chisel create a channel that runs into the cavity This will allow the speaker cable to be pulled into a suitable position within the cavity We recommend the cable is run in a suitable conduit to protect it Leave enough cable slack to allow connection to the speaker when it is held away from the cavity 02 03 04 Solid wall installation with backbox continued Install backbox Make a small hole in one of the rubber grommets and pull the speaker cable2. Installation Guide AIWX Series V22 Morch 2011 Invisible Loudspeaker 0000 e e e e e e PIQUO y OORO AAA rr Inv on TECHNOLOGIES Ltd Model shown AIW5X Caution Read before installing this product To ensure optimal performance please read this guide carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference Install this product in a cool dry clean place away from direct sunlight and heat sources vibration chemical fumes dust and moisture steam Do not expose this product to sudden temperature changes or locate it in an environment with high humidity This is to prevent condensation forming inside which may cause damage to the product Do not clean this product with chemical solvents as this mou damage the finish Use a clean dry or damp cloth A ENVIRONMENTAL Ensure that all installation mounting surfaces are able to support the weight of the product After installation avoid pushing on the wall or ceiling surface immediately in front of the speaker Excessive excursion whilst unlikely to damage the speaker will undoubtedly crack the plaster around its perimeter Do not attempt to modify or repair the product Contact your distributor or manufacturer if a fault should occur The rear of the product should not be subject to chemical cleaning and should not be painted in any way Before installing ensure that the building is environmentally sealed de hu
3. Any activity of this sort may well influence the structural integrity of your property Important Double check the size of the aperture is 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 as this is important further on into the installation process erboard wall or ceiling cut a small hole in plasterboard to check stud location q l 350mm minimum 01 anan pad saw sharp knife P 4 02 Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering method 16 Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 03 04 Cavity installation continued Install speaker cable and insert insulation Ensure all speaker cables are pulled through to the speaker location with plenty of slack This will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process t is recommended to add sound absorbing mineral wool inside the cavity to reduce sound transmission behind the speaker and imit cavity resonances Important Always place a mineral wool layer above a ceiling mounted AIWX to prevent debris falling onto its rear surface over time Ensure the mineral wool only rests upon the back of the speaker in no way should it be forced tight against the speaker Attach fixing blocks x4 per speaker Position a fixing block under
4. Installation with backbox steps 3 4 Solid Wall Installation with backbox step 5 Section Alignment and plastering preparation Retrofit plasterboard patch plastered Lt Retrofit plasterboard feathered skim New Build plasterboard dr Retrofit solid wall feathered skim fit Retrofit solid wall patch plastered New Build solid wall Eit Retrofit drywall patch plastered Le Retrofit drywall feathered skim 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Section Testing Testing the speakers Section Finishing Plastering and decorating steps 1 2 Plastering and decorating steps 3 4 5 Setup tips Speaker selection guide Further details Troubleshooting Specifications AIWX Series amp APU2 Specifications AlW3X S200 Spacesaver information Warranty copyright contact information 01 Message from the Managing Director Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an Amina Technologies AIWX high performance invisible loudspeaker At Amina we are proud of being at the forefront of flat panel loudspeaker technology All the components that make up your AlWX have been developed specifically to provide the ultimate in sound quality and reliability while allowing you to decorate furnish and enjoy your home in any way you wish without any visible clutter from your audio system At the heart of an AIWX is our high performance vibrational panel
5. It is important to ensure that plaster is pushed into the 2mm 5 64 gap that surrounds the speaker This will create a strong bond between the edge of the speaker and the wall This further helps to prevent any cracks appearing in the skim finish IMPORTANT There MUST be a gap of2mm 5 64 all the way around the speaker edge If there isn t simply remove the speaker and increase the aperture size accordingly plasterboard installations only If you are using a solid wall backbox ensure there is an even gap between the speaker and the inside edge of the backbox 01 02 03 04 05 Plastering and decorating continued Apply joint tape Apply professional plasterboard joint tape over the joint between the speaker and the surrounding wall Plastering Use standard finishing plaster for large areas For patch plastering use a repair plaster such as British Gypsum Easi fill Please refer to the appropriate page in Section B alignment and plastering preparation for your specific installation type Pages 14 21 Important To ensure proper operation and sonic performance no more than 2mm 5 64 of plaster must be applied to the surface of the panel Decorating Allow your plasterwork to dry completely Test the speaker again see Section C page 22 You can then paint the surface or hang wallpaper in the usual manner AIWX Series speakers have been optimise
6. crack around its perimeter Reliability Correctly installed and used within its specification the Amina AlWX series speaker is designed to give many years of trouble free service The vibrational soundboard technique used by the AIWX has very few moving parts Compared to a conventional moving coil speaker these movements are insignificant Whilst the human touch can feel the tiny movements they cannot be seen by the naked eye Such small movement of this electromechanical structure means the long term reliability is enhanced compared to much larger movements of conventional loudspeakers Removal n the unlikely event of a problem developing with the product or you simply wish to remove the item to change its location please refer to the following guidelines Locate the speaker by tapping the wall or ceiling listening for a hollow sound compared to the rest of the wall ceiling Then with a sharp chisel or decorator s scraper carefully chip into the plaster to expose a small area of the panel surface To ensure you do not damage the panel hold the tool at an acute angle to the wall or ceiling Now holding the scraper almost parallel to the panel surface work outwards towards the product s edge easing the plaster away from the panel Do not worry if the panel surface receives marks or indented scratches during this process it should not however have holes entering through to the unique honeycom
7. driver Featuring a unique high power neodymium magnet motor system This enables the product to provide high quality high sound pressure levels from such a compact design Please take a moment to read this guide which will help you achieve the best possible performance from your product Thanks and enjoy listening Richard Newlove MD Amina Technologies Ltd About the manufacturer Amina Technologies Ltd is the world s leading designer and manufacturer of truly invisible loudspeaker solutions Their invisible loudspeakers have been used in a wide range of both commercial and residential applications for over twelve years Exclusive hotel spas fashion retail outlets and stunning private residences have all benefited from using Amina invisible loudspeakers Amina has the discreet solution ideal for architects interior designers and all design conscious clients See their website for more details about Amina and a selection of prestigious projects completed using our products Our high power neodymium magnet structures Included in the carton Please check that your carton contains the correct accessories Model Number AIWIX AlW1Xn AlW2X AlW2Xn AIW3X AIW3Xn AlW4X AlW4Xn AIW5X AIW5Xn AIW3X S200 slimline AlW3Xn S200 slimline Single 1x AlW1X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AlW1X Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Sp
8. rattles Check cable continuity back to the amplifier by Using a multimeter to check the impedance After connection to the speaker the impedance should be 8 Ohms or a little more depending on cable length If it measures significantly different check for breaks or shorts in the cable Play music to check for buzzes and rattles during transient peaks Do not judge the speaker s sound quality at this stage Once plastered over it will sound as intended Always connect the APU2 when testing ZA CAUTION Without plaster on the surface of the speaker it is highly efficient and will generate very high sound pressure levels with minimal power input Take care to protect your ears when testing at this stage 23 01 02 Finishing Plastering and decorating Applu PVA Using a brush or foam roller apply a thin coat of PVA wood glue to the entire speaker panel surface this will assure proper adhesion between the panel surface and the plaster coating Use 1 part PVA to 2 parts water PVA primer is fast drying and can usually be ready to plaster after one hour or in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Ensure PVA primer is completely dry before proceeding Important Amina recommends you leave the PVA to dry for at least several hours this will ensure the panel surface and surrounding areas are totally dry sealed and ready for plastering Fill gap between speaker and surrounding area
9. through it and into the backbox There are four slots in the base of the backbox and using suitable screws not supplied fix the backbox to the brickwork within the cavity Ensure the front edge of the backbox aligns flush with the front face of the surface which will be plaster skimmed We recommend shims are fitted behind the backbox to achieve a level solid fixing It is recommended to add sound absorbing mineral wool 1 maximum thickness to the inside of the backbox and expanding foam around the sides to prevent resonance NB If there is a layer of render to be applied or already applied to the brickwork be sure to align the front edge of the backbox to the front edge of the render as shown in the lower section of the image Connect speaker Connect the speaker cable to the speaker and crimp securely using a high quality crimping tool Locate the speaker within the aperture and rest it against the 6 mounting tabs on the backbox no render Mineral Wool rendered wall _ Expanding foam 5 05 Solid wall installation with backbox continued Secure the speaker Top View Remove the backing paper from the 6 adhesive pads on the backbox mounting tabs carefully position the speaker onto the support tabs and apply moderate pressure There should be an equal perimeter gap between the backbox and the edge of the speaker Us
10. AIWX connected Self resetting current sensing type Fuse threshold set via internal jumpers Suitable for use with Amina AIWIX AIW2X AIW3X AIW3X S200 AIWAX and AIW5X 2 1x Springcon 4 pole connector per channel Connector carries input and output for each channel Protection fuses can be set by the installer if necessary Repeated tripping of fuses May require fuse replacement by the manufacturer to ensure optimal speaker performance For multi channel speaker sutems Amina recommend the APU RS8 an 8 channel in line rack mounted version of the APU2 protection unit Please contact Amina if you would like further information on this product 30 Specifications AIW3X S200 Model Number Dimensions Weight Nominal Impedance Minimum Impedance with APU2 connected Frequency Response Sensitivity Maximum short term SPL Connection High pass filter Fixing accessories provided Power Handling Information AlW3X S200 450 x 200 x 40mm 1723 52 x 778 x 15 8 1040g 8 Ohms 5 Ohms 130Hz 20kHz 85dB 1Im 1W with 1 5mm plaster thickness 101dB Im 20W with 1 5mm plaster thickness Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 15mm2 25mm2 16 14AWG cable thickness APU2 APU RS8 Four PVC fixing blocks for 125mm plasterboard other thicknesses available 40W The AlW3X S200 is a special narrow version of the popular AIWSX invisible loudspeaker designed to be used where wall joist spacing is too sma
11. acesaver Ix AlW2X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver Ix AlW2X Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AlW3X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AlW3X Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AlW4X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AIW4X Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AIW5X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AIW5X Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AIW3X S200 Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 1x AIW3X S200 Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 1x Spacesaver 02 Pair 2x AlW1X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AlW1X Loudspeaker x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AlW3X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AlW3X Loudspeaker x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AIW5X Loudspeaker Ix APU2 x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AIW5X Loudspeaker x plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver 2x AIW3X S200 Loudspeaker Ix APU2 Ax plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver Ix AIW3X S200 Loudspeaker Ax plastic fixing blocks 2x Spacesaver Packaging Z CAUTION Take care when removing the speakers from the carton The packaging for the AlWX has been carefully designe
12. aster skimmed Speaker alignment required for plastering Use noggins between the back of the backbox and the inside of the cavity to align the front edge of the backbox with face of the rendered wall Render coat da am Noggins This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D The speaker will be skim plastered over during the process of the entire wall ceiling being plastered gt 4 L te e wyITdttt t t cv f6_mmmmet__ecchkkkrr ss Retrofit new drywall Patch plaster finish For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and joined North American construction Speaker alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be located 2mm 5 64 behind the face of the new wall ceiling if correctly installed This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D It positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm 5 64 skim across the speaker front and blended with the drywall Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge raw drywall surface remove a section of drywall around the cutout 30 50mm 3 16 2 shims i required Retrofit new drywall Feathered skim finish For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and joined North American construc
13. b panel Once the product is plastered back into its original or new location the new skim of plaster will cover all these imperfections and the speakers performance will not be unduly affected Clear the surface plaster material from the surrounding plasterboard to expose all the joint tape and subsequently remove it Use a narrow chisel or flat blade screwdriver to remove the plaster and expose the screws at each corner of the product Using a suitable screwdriver remove the four screws and then ease the product from the wall or ceiling and disconnect the speaker cable Leave all four fixing blocks in place as these can be used to support a small section of plasterboard when making good the wall ceiling If the product needs repairing please return it to your supplier or Amina Technologies Ltd Once repaired the product can be refixed into position following appropriate installation steps detailed earlier within the manual Troubleshooting Thorough testing of the speakers should be carried out both prior to and after plastering to avoid time consuming repairs or modifications at a later stage Should you encounter any problems at either of the test stages the following guide is designed to help determine possible problem areas Advice for testing gt When testing always use a basic sound system amp source speakers to eliminate the possibility of faults with other more sophisticated comp
14. d for 3 coats of emulsion once plastered Additional coats will cause very small reductions in the maximum sound pressure levels achievable Note Amina have separate guides for information about installing the product behind other materials and surfaces such as wooden panels acrylic and melamine Formica Contact Amina if you require any of this additional information page 32 03 OS 25 Setup tips APU2 APU RS8 Your AlWX speaker must be used with the supplied APU protection device AlWXn models should be used with an APU2 or APU RS8 or Amina approved active device in commercial systems Please refer to the detailed instructions supplied with the APU2 and APU RS8 for connection advice AIWX Audio Characteristics Your AlWX speaker generates sound in a similar way to an acoustic musical instrument The speaker s front face is effectively the musical soundboard and the sound waves generated from it are diffuse and are dispersed over a very wide angle This characteristic has the benefit of allowing positioning to be far less critical than with conventional speakers Additionally just like the acoustic musical instrument the AIWX has excellent room filling abilities Wall or Ceiling Placement The AIWX is suitable for both wall and ceiling installations When the most uniform audio coverage in a room is required it is best to space the speakers evenly in the ceiling However if the ro
15. d to protect the product during transit Please retain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or manufacturer Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it The AIWX outer carton is made up of 80 recycled single wall board 03 How to use this manual The following pages contain step by step advice to help you achieve a successful installation of your AIWX Series loudspeaker s AIWX Series loudspeakers can be installed into walls or ceilings of various construction types This installation guide covers the two basic building construction types plasterboard cavity walls ceilings and brick concrete walls ceilings For other construction types please contact Amina Cavity wall or ceiling There are two options here for the installer Either the supplied basic fixing blocks can be used to mount the speaker to the plasterboard drywall or an optional backbox BackboxFS can be used If you are using the basic fixing blocks there will be no containment of the speaker s rearward sound output This may or may not be an issue however the potential for sound transfer into unwanted areas should be considered very carefully If the speaker s rearward sound output needs to be reduced due to sound transference considerations it is highly recommended to use a BackboxFS This will substantially reduce although not stop entirely the rearward sound output from the speaker I
16. e the flange head screws supplied with the backbox to fix the corners of the speaker to the four corner support tabs If the correct steps are taken to align the backbox with the front face of the wall render the loudspeaker when screwed in place will also sit flush with the front face of the wall render Do not adjust the screws in any way make sure they are tightly screwed in place and the whole assembly is firm Continue on to Section C page 22 05 screw through here Alignment and plastering preparation Retrofit pre skimmed plasterboard Patch plastered finish For walls ceilings that have already been plastered existing plaster _ Speaker alignment required for plastering After removing a 30 50mm 3 16 2 wide sand down to section of existing plaster surrounding the Serene pe cutout the front face of the speaker should be flush with the paper face of the plasterboard remove existing plaster from plasterboard This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D It positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm 5 64 skim across the speaker front blended with the existing plaster on the plasterboard Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge Retrofit pre skimmed plasterboard Feathered skim finish For walls ceilings that have alr
17. eady been plastered Speaker alignment required for plastering Using a 2 5mm shim set contact your Amina supplier between the back of the speaker and the mounting surface of the backbox or fixing blocks the front face of the speaker should be flush with the front face of the existing painted plastered wall ceiling This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D The method positions the speaker allowing a much larger area around it approx Im 39 to be skimmed This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish existing plaster speaker face flush with existing plaster ___ 2 3mm shim required between speaker and backbox New build new plasterboard Full wet skim finish For new plasterboard walls ceilings that have not yet been plastered Speaker alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall ceiling if correctly installed e i This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D The speaker will be skim plastered over during the process of the entire wall ceiling being plastered Retrofit pre skimmed solid wall Feathered skim finish For solid walls ceilings that have already been plastered and painted Speaker alignment required for plastering Use noggins between t
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19. he back of the TT backbox and the inside of the cavitu to align the front edge of the backbox with the front face of the finished wall noggins This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D The method positions the speaker for a large area approx Im 39 to be skimmed over it This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish Retrofit pre skimmed solid wall i Patch plaster finish For solid walls ceilings that have already been plastered and painted existing render _ and plaster skim Speaker alignment required for plastering sand down to Use noggins between the back of the create taper backbox and the inside of the cavity to align the front edge of the backbox with the front face of the base render This should be no o ee more than 2mm 5 64 behind the finished Li plaster surface render noggins This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D It positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm 5 64 skim across the speaker front and blended with the existing plaster Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge 19 New Build new solid wall Full wet skim finish For solid walls ceilings that have already been rendered but not yet pl
20. ll for the standard speaker IMPORTANT Test eker po le pla Max 2mm of plaster ONLY Amina Helpline 44 1480 354390 AIW3X S200 Loudspeaker 31 01 02 Spacesaver information Using the spacesaver for pre install The AIWX series spacesaver is designed to be pinned taped to joist work prior to the plasterboard drywall being fitted Your speaker cable can then be secured to the spacesaver using the holes provided There are two ways to secure the speaker cable in position The first is to pull the cable through one or both of the holes and tape in position The other method is to again pull the cable through the two holes loop and tie the cable in position Using the spacesaver as a cutout template For installations where the plasterboard drywall is already in place the spacesaver can be used purely as a hole cutout template Carefully mark the corners of the cutout using the four slots provided o L arinen AIWX aw ETE invisible loudspeaker spacesaver amp drywall cutout template arne AIWX invisible loudspeaker template spacesaver amp drywall cutout 02 32 Warranty information Limited Warranty The Amina AIWX is designed to operate reliably for many years Correctly installed in accordance with these instructions Amina warranties the AIWX against defective materials and
21. ls ceilings walls ceilings that walls ceilings that walls ceilings will be taped that have Page 14 Page 15 not yet been and joined and joined already been plastered Page 16 Page 17 For solid walls ceilings walls ceilings that have that have been rendered already but not been plastered yet plastered Page 18 Page 19 05 01 02 Preparing the wall ceiling and fixing the product Cavity installation Typically a new build or full refurbishment Uses supplied fixing blocks Locate joist work When you have chosen your speaker locations before cutting a hole in the plasterboard it is important that you locate the position of the wall studs Ensure the spacing between them is at least 350mm 1334 for a portrait orientated speaker Important If the spacing between joists is less than 350mm 1334 consider using the AlW3X S200 loudspeaker which only requires a 200mm 778 wide cavity SPACESAVER The supplied Spacesaver may be used to show the position of the speaker pre install by securing it to the wall Secure the speaker cable to the Spacesaver before any building electrical inspection See page 31 for full details Create 455 x 350mm aperture Using a sharp knife or pad saw cut an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 in your plast Ensure aperture is created between supporting joists or stud work We strongly advise that joists are not cut to make space for the backbox
22. midified and at a stable temperature of at least 16 degrees centigrade 61 degrees farenheit Please be aware that when this product is directly fitted into a solid wall structure e g when using the solid wall backbox vibrational energy is inevitably transferred into the solid wall structure This energy can travel for some considerable distance up down and along the structure It is therefore recommended the product be fitted within acoustically insulated stud walls or ceiling sections where possible The use of the product directly embedded in solid walls is not recommended in multi occupation buildings A ZA caine No attempt should be made to install this product within existing building structures unless you are certain that no electric cables water pipes gas pipes or supporting joists will be cut through 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 20 21 Contents Message from the Managing Director ncluded in the carton Packaging How to use this Manual nstallation overview diagram Section Preparing the wall ceiling and fixing the product Covitu Installation steps1 2 Cavity Insta Q tion steps 5 4 Covitu Insta Q ion steps 5 6 Covitu Insta Q tion with backbox steps 1 2 t 4 Cavity Installation with backbox steps 5 4 4 Cavity Installation with backbox step 5 Solid Wall Installation with backbox steps 1 2 Solid Wall
23. o add sound absorbing mineral wool inside the backbox to further reduce sound transmission behind the speaker 2 maximum thickness Front View Plasterboard Mounting Lip Fixing screw Connect the speaker Connect the speaker cable to the speaker and crimp securely using a high quality crimping tool Locate the speaker within the aperture resting it on the soft foam on the backbox mounting lip Backbox Posi Side View Add mineral Wool Fixing screw il Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering method 16 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 0 5 05 Cavity installation with backbox continued Secure the speaker With the speaker resting on the backbox use drywall screws to secure the speaker onto the backbox by self tapping into the mounting lip through the pilot hole at each corner Ensure the speaker face is flush with the front of the plasterboard wall and that everything is firmly held in position Shims may be necessary See section B Amina backboxes Backbox FS and FSS are designed for 125mm 1 2 plasterboard Shims can be supplied to adapt the backbox for different plasterboard thicknesses Contact your supplier when ordering Continue on to Section C page 22
24. o the installation process Locate cable and position backbox Pull the speaker cable through the rubber grommet in the top side of the backbox and ensure speaker cables are pulled through with a manageable length available Doing this will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process Position the backbox within the aperture so as to rest it against the back side of the plasterboard Use the fold out tabs at either end of the backbox to help support it in position before securing it to the plasterboard A 75mm 3 cavity depth is required to fit a Backbox FS or Backbox FSS sharp knife C e pad saw 01 Side View i i Using the j fold out tabs BE Kev PIERA a LA se Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering Method 16 Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 03 04 Cavity installation with backbox continued Fix backbox and insert insulation Using 8 drywall screws 4 at each end fix the backbox by screwing through the plasterboard and self tapping into the flat areas at each end of the backbox When positioned correctly the backbox s speaker mounting lip with soft foam surface should be visible along all four sides of the aperture It is recommended t
25. om has a height greater than 6m 19 Amina suggests installing the speakers in the walls at a height of around 1 6m 6 In dedicated listening rooms where AlWX speakers are used in stereo or multi channel systems position in walls so that the centre point of the AIWX is approximately 1 1 8m 3 69 from the floor this will give excellent results Don t worry if this is not possible to achieve as the audio characteristics of the AIWX makes exact positioning according to stereo 51 71 conventions far less critical Speaker Orientation Amina have designed the AlW X to be installed either in portrait or landscape orientations and there is no audible benefit in positioning them in one orientation over the other System Requirements From a system compatability point of view your AIWX can be treated like any conventional 8 Ohm speaker Amina recommend you use a good quality amplifier so as to avoid driving them with a distorted signal which may permanently damage the speaker Amina also recommend you connect the AIWX to your amplifier with at least 6 AWG OFC cable 14AWG for long runs to avoid any chance of reduced efficiency and audio bandwidth For 21 5 and 71 systems always set the amplifier to divert frequencies below 120Hz to the subwoofer This will improve the overall sound quality and power handling of the system APU2 and APU RS8 should still be used AIWX speakers are sonically revealing and will highlight any shor
26. onents such as control sytems gt Test at low and medium volumes and be careful not to exceed the specific speaker model s recommended power Using tone sweeps or music as test material listen for distortion buzzing or rattles at appropriate levels Using test discs or music confirm that all channels are in phase No or low sound output gt Check continuity of all cables gt Check that all cables and connections are Made correctly are intact and that all channels are correctly phased to and to from amp to speaker gt Using an impedance meter check the nominal impedance of the speaker APU2 APU RS8 must not be connected both at the terminals and the amp end of the cable Do these measurements match each other Allowing for the small impedance increase of less than 1 ohm along the wire length do they match the stated nominal impedance on the speakers specification label If the nominal impedance does not match the product s stated impedance a speaker driver may be open circuited or short circuited If so the product may need to be returned to Amina for repair or replacement If the nominal impedance at the end of the cable is very different to the impedance at the speaker check your cables Cuts or nicks in the cable along its length can dramatically increase impedance or create a short circuit dramatically lowering the impedance Distortion buzzing or rattles at modest
27. ower levels or if the input of your amplifier is being overloaded the signal level may be clipping With some conventional speakers this may not be evident but with a diffuse source panel speaker you are much more likely to hear the distortion Consider adjusting or upgrading your system 29 Specifications Model Number Dimensions Weight Nominal Impedance Minumum Impedance with APU connected Frequency Response Sensitivity Maximum short term SPL Connection High pass filter Fixing accessories provided Power Handling AIWIX 450 x 345 x 38mm 1723 32 X 1319 32 X ho 1 00kg 8 Ohms 100Hz 20kHz 82d4B Im W with 2mm plaster thickness 95dB Im 20W with 2mm plaster thickness Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 15mm2 25mm2 16 14AWG cable thickness APU2 APU RS8 APU2 APU RS8 APU2 APU RS8 APU2 APU RS8 Four PVC fixing blocks for 125mm plasterboard other thicknesses available 20W AIW2X 450 x 345 x 38mm 1723 32 X 1319 82 x io 113kg 113kg 176kg 100Hz 20kHz 100Hz 20kHz OOHz 20kHz 85dB 1m lw with 2mm plaster thickness both channels driven 101dB Im 20W per channel with both channels driven with 2mm plaster thickness Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 15mM2 25mm2 16 14AWG cable thickness Four PVC fixing blocks for 125mm plasterboard other thicknesses a
28. r to the correct reference page Section Testing This section advises you on the correct procedures for speaker testing Section Finishing This section covers plastering and decorating once your speaker has been installed correctly It may again be necessary to refer to Section B in order to apply the correct plastering method Installation overview Section Preparing the wall ceiling and fixing the product M M Cavity Cavity installation installation with backbox Typically a new build For new builds or full refurbishment or full refurbishment where sound transmission wall ceiling needs to be reduced Start at page 05 wall ceiling Start at page 08 Section Cavity installation a i Retrofit Retrofit New Build Retrofit drywall Retrofit drywall patch plastered feathered skim For new been plastered been plastered that have will be taped plastered Page 20 Page 21 Testing page 22 Section Finishing page 23 Section Alignment and plastering preparation 04 i Solid structure installation with backbox New builds where the wall ceiling has not been rendered or plastered Start at page 11 Solid installation r if Retrofit New Build patch plastered feathered skim feathered skim patch plastered For solid For walls ceilings For walls ceilings plasterboard For new drywall For new drywall For solid that have already that have already wal
29. re 2 input connectors for connecting a 2 channel feed i e stereo and output this as mono They are useful in situations where only one speaker is required for example in small rooms Note 01 For home cinema applications be sure to set the AIWS3X or AIW5X to small on the AV amplifier alternatively set the amplifier s internal crossover to 100Hz Note 02 For home cinema applications a powerful active subwoofer is recommended Note 03 For main listening rooms greater warmth is achieved through the addition of some bass enhancement such as can be provided by an Amina ALF40 subwoofer 27 Further details Maintenance and cleaning Once your AlWX speaker is plastered into your wall or ceiling it requires no physical maintenance Your wall or ceiling can be cleaned with products appropriate to the finish finally applied to the plaster surface The wall or ceiling can be painted or redecorated any number of times see proviso page 24 step 5 Extreme care should be taken when removing wallpaper type coverings to ensure the plaster surface is not damaged If damage to the plaster work occurs use repair plaster to restore the plaster surface prior to re decorating Amina Technologies Ltd recommends British Gypsum Easi fill repair plaster Avoid pushing the wall or ceiling surface immediately in front of the speaker Excessive excursion whilst unlikely to damage the speaker will undoubtedly cause the plaster to
30. t also has the added benefit of providing a standardised enclosure volume for the speaker to operate in which will reduce variances in sonic performance Solid wall or ceiling For installation into brickwork or concrete you will need to pre install an Amina BackboxSW sold seperately When the BackboxSW is installed according to this guide it will position the speaker correctly and securely in the wall ceiling ready to be plastered over The details below and the flow chart on the opposite page will allow you to select the correct installation steps to follow for your particular type of installation Section O Preparing the wall ceiling and fixing the product In this section select the type of installation you will be carrying out and begin from the start page given This will direct you through the stages step by step Throughout the step by step process reminders will advise you to view specific pages within Section B At this point you will need to ascertain the specific page that best matches your installation requirement within this section ie is it a retrofit installation or a new build Section O Alignment and plastering preparation Section B is the reference section which is to be used in conjunction with Section A Please ensure the correct alignment and plastering method for a retrofit installation or a new build is followed Reminders on each page throughout Section A will guide the installe
31. tcomings in the source or amplifier Sound Transmission As with any speaker designed to be fixed to a structure within a wall or ceiling careful consideration should be given to sound transmission into adjacent rooms or properties We recommend specialist advice is taken if sound transmission into adjacent rooms needs to be minimised See the Amina specifiers guide for information on reducing sound transmission as a starting point 100 70V Option For multi speaker commercial and industrial installations A WXn speakers can be supplied with 100 70V line transformers fitted In these systems an active high pass filter must be installed 24dB octave at 120Hz minimum attenuation Transformer ratings available are AIWIX 5 10W AIW3X 5 10 20W AIW5X 5 10 20 40W Speaker selection guide Amina Technologies AIWX Loudspeakers are compatible with all standard audio amplifiers they are passive and come supplied with an inline protection device APU2 There are five models in the AIWX range and referring to the table below will allow you to select the appropriate model s for your particular project Room Size SI I E PA Background Foreground Home Background Foreground Home Background Foreground Home Music Music HiFi Cinema Music Music HiFi Cinema Music Music HiFi Cinema ni TITT di Pe fief td BEREBERE BEREBERE T BEREBERE AIW2X and Al W4X are dual channel speakers They featu
32. the plasterboard If necessary increase the aperture size before mounting the speaker Plasterboard Using drywall screws fix the four corner points of the speaker to the fixing blocks Pilot holes are not necessary as drywall screws will easily self tap into the fixing block PPN Ensure the front face of the speaker rests ina position flush with the front of the plasterboard and that it is firmly held in position Continue on to Section C page 22 screw through here Fixing block 06 Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering method 16 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 01 02 Cavity installation with backbox For New Builds or full refurbishment where sound transmission needs to be reduced Create 455 x 350mm aperture Choose speaker location by following step 01 page 5 Using a sharp knife or pad saw cut an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 in your plasterboard wall or ceiling Ensure the aperture is created between supporting joists or stud work We strongly advise that joists are not cut to make space for the backbox Any activity of this sort may well influence the structural integrity of your property Important Double check the size of the aperture is 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 as this is important further on int
33. the plasterboard at each corner of the aperture Fasten the thicker section of the fixing blocks to the underside of the plasterboard using two drywall screws secured through the front face of the plasterboard NB ensure there is no gap between the fixing block and the sawn edge of the plasterboard aperture Important The standard fixing blocks are designed for 125mm 1 2 plasterboard 1 2 and 5 8 in North American markets Please contact your supplier if you require fixings for an alternative plasterboard thickness 03 drywall screws Reference page for correct new build alignment and plastering method 16 Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 14 15 Reference pages for correct drywallalignment and plastering method 20 21 05 06 Cavity installation continued Connect the AIWX speaker Connect the speaker cable to the speaker using a high quality crimping tool Your AlWX speaker is fitted with blue butt splice crimp connectors which are suitable 4 E TT N for speaker cable thicknesses of 1 5mm ii g 25mm 16 14AWG This type of connector ensures a permanent connection is created eee cez inside your wall cavity ai 05 Secure the speaker to the fixing blocks Top View Important Ensure there is an all around gap of 2mm between the speaker and
34. tion Speaker alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall ceiling if correctly installed This is the method that will be used during plastering Section D The method positions the speaker for a large area approx Im 39 to be skimmed over it This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish raw drywall surface Testing Testing the speakers di Important Always test the speaker before plastering over it Amina recommends a tone sweep be used at a Moderate volume level 2 83 vrms Such a test will quickly highlight any buzzes or rattles that could be caused by loose screws cables touching the speaker or the wall itself f the plasterboard is not securely fastened to the joists this could also create a buzz or a rattle Applu more screws if necessary particularly around the speaker location Ensure that the speaker cable is not touching any part of the speaker or backbox as this can lead to buzzes and rattles To avoid this it is advised to lay the cable against the mineral wool or other wadding f metal studs are used ensure the crossover point of the studs are secured together This can be achieved by applying drywall screws through the wall surface and through the metal joists If they are not secure this may well lead to audible vibrations and
35. vailable 20W 20W AIW3X 450 x 345 x 38mm 1723 32 X 1319 32 x lio 85dB Im W with 2mm plaster thickness 101dB Im 440W with 2mm plaster thickness Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 15rmm2 25mm2 16 14AWG cable thickness Four PVC fixing blocks for 125mm plosterboord other thicknesses available 40W AlW4X 450 x 345 x 38mm 1723 32 X 1319 32 x h2 88dB IMAW with 2mm plaster hickness both channels driven O5dB Im 40W per channel with both channels driven with 2mm plaster hickness Twin blue butt splice crimp erminal suitable or 15mm2 25mm2 6 14AWG cable hickness Four PVC fixing blocks for 125mm plosterboord other thicknesses available 40W 40W AIW5X 450 x 345 x 38mm 1723732 x 1319 32 x lio 1 76kg 8 Ohms 5 Ohms OOHz 20kHz 88dB 1m lw with 2mm plaster hickness 05dB Im 80W with 2mm plaster hickness Twin blue butt splice crimp erminal suitable or 15mm2 25mm2 6 14AWG cable hickness APU2 APU RS8 Four PVC ixing blocks for 25mm plasterboard other thicknesses available 80W Specifications APU2 Model Number Dimensions Weight Filter type Fuse protection Compatability Number of channels Connection type Maintenance requirements APU2 190 x 100 x 42mm 72 x 4 x 158 05kg Passive 3rd order high pass 20dB octave slope 5dB at approx 70Hz with
36. volumes gt Try to identify the location of the buzz or rattle It may be caused by a loose screw or other mechanical object Check the assembly and ensure screws and fixings are tight gt If the rattle persists remove the speaker from the wall and check your wiring to the product Ensure that wires with the speaker in the final location are not resting against the speaker or backbox if used causing vibrations gt With no audio signal applied lightly push the speaker face in and out at its center Listen carefully for rubbing on the driver which may sound like scratching This may indicate the speaker has been over driven and subsequently damaged The speaker will need to be sent to Amina for repair Very low output after speaker passes electrical tests gt With no audio signal applied lightly push the panel in and out at its center Listen carefully for rubbing voice coils on the driver which may sound like scratching This may indicate the speaker has been over driven and subsequently damaged The speaker will need to be sent to Amina for repair Distortion at higher volume levels gt Diffuse source panel loudspeakers of this type have an extremely fast response articulating the signal from your audio system very accurately Take your system back to the bare minimum amplifier source and speakers to eliminate distortions introduced by other components gt When using your amplifier at Maximum p
37. workmanship for a period of five years in commercial applications and ten years in residential applications At the end of the speakers useful life and in compliance with the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE this product is to be returned to your supplier or directly to Amina for recycling If you have any questions please contact Amina Technologies Ltd CE A RoHS Compliant Please refer to our full warranty statement for details available on our websites or alternatively contact us via email on any of the above addresses Important Note This product does not comply to European Construction Products Directive EN 54 24 and therefore must not be used in European voice evacuation systems Copyright information This document is Copyright of Amina Technologies Ltd 2011 Easi fill is a registered trademark of British Gypsum Ltd Formica and the Formica logo are registered trademarks of The Diller Corporation Amina is a registered trademark of Amina Technologies Ltd Contact information Amina Technologies Ltd UK Amina Technologies Ltd US Cirrus House Glebe Road Huntingdon 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 700 Cambridge PE29 7DL UK Cincinnati OH 45236 USA T 44 0 1480 354390 P 1 866 462 6462 F 44 0 1480 356564 F 1 888 529 2491 E inspired amina co uk E sales aminatechnologies com W www amina co uk W www aminatechnolo
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