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When securing the cable, use care not
to staple or nail through the electrical
conductors. Doing so could result
in a short that might damage the
electronics.
When connecting your speakers,
make sure proper polarity (phasing) is
maintained. Simply put, this means
ensuring the same wire which is connected to the positive
terminal of the amplier has its other end connected to the
positive terminal of the speaker. It is important to check this on all
speakers. If the connections on one of the speakers are reversed,
(out of phase) the sound quality will be impaired.
INSTALLATION
If the drywall has not yet been installed a Rough-in-Bracket (RIB-
LCR) may be used to reserve the speaker location on the wall.
The RIB-LCR brackets are available from the distributor or dealer
where the speakers were purchased. When these brackets are
used the holes are cut when the drywall is installed. The cable can
be tied off on the bracket after securing the cable to a nearby joist.
If the drywall is installed and the speaker locations have not yet
been established, then do so now. Assess the wall for possible
concealed obstructions such as wiring, plumbing, etc. Inspect the
backside of the wall, the attic, and/or the crawl space if available
for clues to possible obstructions. Use inspection holes with
inspection tools (camera, mirror, ashlight, etc.) if absolutely
necessary. Use a “stud nder” to locate the positions of the studs.
The K-5LCRSd is shipped with a horizontal Retro
Ring and a vertical retro ring . With retro
ring , the edge of the speaker opening must be
at least 1/2" (13mm)
away from a stud if the
speaker is installed in
the portrait orientation.
Retro ring is for
mounting closer to the
stud when in the portrait
orientation.
Once the speaker locations are established
use the cardboard template (the outside
of the inner cardboard rectangle) to mark
the speaker cut-out. The dimensions for
the cut-out are listed on the previous page.
Using the proper tool, cut the appropriate
sized hole in the wall. On drywall, clean
cuts can be made with a drywall saw.
If the cable has not yet been run, do so once you have access to
the wall’s interior.
To aid in speaker performance, a brous material, such as
berglass, may be placed behind the speaker. This may also help
to reduce unwanted sound from being transmitted into adjoining
rooms. If the wall space has blown or loose insulation, care must
be taken to prevent the loose insulation from entering the back
of the speaker. This can be accomplished by placing a batt of
berglass insulation over the back of the speaker.
As the diagrams above show, the speakers utilize a metal Retro
Ring which, after tightening the 4 provided screws, acts as a clamp
to hold the magnet frame in place. Note: Use only the 4 outer
holes for mounting the frame.
Install the frame and retro ring assembly by passing the metal
retro ring through the cut-out as illustrated in gures 1 & 2. The
magnet frame should t cleanly, without interference, in the cut-
out hole. If the hole is a little small then trim the hole as needed.
Lightly tighten the screws to secure the retro ring against the back
of the wall (see g. 3). Use care not to over-tighten the screws or
the frame may become distorted.
Pull the end of the cable out of the wall, strip back a section of the
jacket as needed, and then expose ½" (13mm) of each conductor.
Connect the wire to the terminals on the back of the speaker
assembly, observing polarity (+ & -).
Insert the speaker into the frame and install the eight screws
(see g. 4).
The mid and high frequency levels can also be
adjusted as desired using the mid frequency
(MF) and high frequency (HF) switches. The MF
switch changes the output level in the lower
midrange. Increasing the level adds more body
to the midrange, while decreasing it creates a
lighter presentation. Decreasing the level may
benet the sound reproduction when the speaker is mounted
close to another surface.
The HF switch changes the output level of the upper midrange
and high frequencies. Increasing the level creates a brighter
presentation while decreasing it produces a softer one.
The grilles can be painted using multiple light coats of spray paint.
Custom color spray paints are available from specialty companies.
Contact your dealer for more information. The grilles should be
removed from the speaker and painted in a clean environment to
prevent contamination. It is best to go around the grilles and apply
the paint from multiple angles. DO NOT remove the scrim cloth
from the backside of the grille. It is not replaceable.
Attach the grilles to the speakers and enjoy. Should you wish
to remove the grilles from the speakers pull at the grilles' edge.
Initially there will be signicant resistance because the grilles are
magnetically attached.
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