Theater Solutions CS8W User manual

Brand: Theater Solutions

Model: CS8W

Category: Home audio sets

Type: User manual

To obtain the full potential of your new speaker, please read all

instructions before starting the installation.

PARTS LIST

Each Reference Series speaker package includes the following items:

(2) Theater Solutions Reference Series speakers with grilles

(1) Hole cut out and paint mask template

(1) Grille removal tool

(1) Adhesive to secure the grille

SPEAKER LOCATION GUIDE

To achieve the best performance from your Theater Solutions

Speakers, it is important to carefully select the location for installation.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Theater Solutions Reference

Series Speaker System. These speakers were In-Wall manufactured

with high quality components and engineered to accurately reproduce

sound tracks from both music and video sources, including today's

demanding digital signals. Mounted flush to a wall or ceiling,

architectural speaker is ideal for many applications where traditional

speakers would be impractical or impossible.They are especially

suited for distributing sound throughout a house and can be used to

enhance surround sound systems. When properly installed, this

product will provide you with years of entertainment pleasure.

In-Wall Speaker System

Instruction Booklet

TROUBLESHOOTING

Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:

If there is no sound from either speaker:

.Confirm that the receiver/amplifier is on and an active source is

selected and playing.

.Most receivers have an A/B speaker selector switch. Confirm

which output the speakers are connected to (A or B) and make

sure this is selected.

.Check all wiring and connections between the receiver/amplifier

and the speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure

none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

If the receiver cuts on and off:

.This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and

negative output leads. Check the connections at the back of the

eceiver/amplifier and then at the speaker. Make sure that no

strands of wire from one connector are touching the other connector.

If there is low or weak bass:

.Check the polarity of the speaker wiring. All speakers must be "in

Phase"with each other or bass performance will be compromised.

.Many modern receivers can be configured to drive a subwoofer

directly. In this mode, bass energy is routed to the subwoofer only.

If you do not have a subwoofer, make sure the receiver is not

configured for a subwoofer.

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grilles are attached. Always paint the frame and grille separately. Use

the Paint Masking Template to cover the woofer/tweeter assembly to

prevent damage to them. When painting the grille do not put such a

heavy coat of paint on the grille that the perforations are blocked.

If there is no sound coming from one speaker:

.Check the balance control on the receiver/amplifier. Make sure it

is centered.

.Check all wiring and connections between the receiver/amplifier

and the speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure

none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

REFERENCE SERIES

SPEAKER HOOKUP

The speaker terminals will accommodate any speaker wire up to 12-

gauge. Select an appropriate wire gauge from the following chart.

18ga: up to 25"

16ga: up to 40"

14ga: up to 75"

2ga: up to 125"

Split the two conductors of the speaker wire apart about 3 inches so

that they form a "

Y”.? Using wire strippers, remove about 1/2-inch of the

insulation from each wire. When connecting a speaker it is very

important to retain the correct polarity (improper polarity will cause

reduced bass performance and unnatural imaging effects). To do this,

be sure the wire attached to the positive terminal on the speaker

(marked [+] or colored red) connects to the positive terminal on the

receiver. Similarly, the negative terminal (marked [-] or colored black)

must connect to the negative terminal on the receiver.

FINAL INSTALLATION

Using the supplied grille remover, remove the grille from the speaker.

Turn the mounting feet inward so they will clear the cut out hole for

installation. Insert the speaker into the cutout hole and begin to tighten

the installation screws. As you start to turn each screw, the mounting

feet will rotate outward to clamp around the drywall to hold the speaker

securely in place.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE MOUNTING FEET.

OVERTIGHTENING MAY WARP THE BAFFLE, DAMAGE THE

MOUNTING FEET, OR CRACK THE CEILING, ETC. A SNUG FIT IS ALL

THAT IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE PROPER PERFORMANCE.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

The speakers and grilles should be painted before installation. This will

Using the supplied grille adhesive. apply an ample amount of

adhesive around the grille

. Gently push the grille onto the speaker

frame securing the grille.

eliminate ” paint scar”?if the speaker ever needs to be removed. The

speaker frame may also be painted after installation, but before the

Ceiling Installations

Typically, the speakers should be p

laced about 1/3rd of the distance

from the corner of the room to the center of the wall. If possible,

avoid locating the speakers less than two feet away from the corners

of the room.

Wall Installations

As a general rule, the speakers should be mounted close to, or slightly

above the listeners ear level, when seated. The speakers should be

approximately the same distance apart as the distance to the listening

area. If possible, avoid locating the speakers less than two feet away

from the corners of the room.

As Surround Speakers

Surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening area

approximately five to six feet above the floor.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION

CAUTION: BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO ELECTRICAL WIRES, WATER

PIPES, HEATING DUCTS OR ANY OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE

PLANNED AREA OF INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START DRILLING

OR CUTTING INTO THE CEILING. IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL

OUTLET NEARBY, TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO AVOID

POSSIBLE INJURY.

ese in-wall speakers is designed to be mounted between the

studs. Use a stud finder to locate the positions of joints and rafters.

Make sure you have a 2 " clearance from the outside of the cutout hole

from joints and rafters.

Drill a 1/ pilot hole in the center of the area you plan to mount the4"

speaker. Cut or bend a piece of wire (a coat hanger works well) to a

90 degree angle. Insert the wire into the pilot hole and fish around to

make sure that no pipes, studs or other objects will interfere with the

installation. If you must choose another location the pilot hole can be

easily patched.

Once you have a suitable location, use masking tape to temporarily

place the supplied cutout template on the ceiling, centered over the

pilot hole. Draw a circle around the inside edge of the template. Use a

drywall saw or keyhole saw to remove the material inside the circle

inscribed by the template. Confirm that the speaker easily fits in the

hole, without any gaps.

Theater Solutions CS8W User manual

Brand: Theater Solutions

Model: CS8W

Category: Home audio sets

Type: User manual

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