Elan THP650LS Installation manual

ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525LS/THP650LS

Contents

Introduction

....................................................................... 2-4

Specifi cations ......................................................................... 2

Features .................................................................................. 4

Installation

....................................................................... 5-10

Wiring ...................................................................................... 5

Mounting .................................................................................. 7

Pointing Speakers ................................................................... 8

Setting Switches ................................................................... 10

Applications

................................................................... 11-24

Stereo ...................................................................................... 11

Home Theater ........................................................................ 13

Limited Lifetime Warranty

............................. Back Page

WARNING: Do Not Exceed Speaker’s

Rated Power! Damage to Speaker and/or Amplifier Could Occur.

© ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved. Page 1

THP525LS/THP650LS INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing ELAN TheaterPoint speakers. The TheaterPoint speaker line has been designed specifi cally to match the needs of dedicated Home Theater and critical listening areas within the home. Using state-of-the-art materials like woven Kevlar fi ber cones, neodymium magnets, and aluminum phase plugs each speaker seamlessly reproduces movie soundtracks and music with the clarity and precision demanded in today’s multi-channel environments. Advanced features such as three-way EQ switches, bass limiting circuits, custom Q crossovers, and pivoting tweeters allow fl exibility and customization for virtually any circumstance where accurate audio reproduction is paramount.

TheaterPoint speakers have been designed as a family. Each speaker complements the others. All use similar components to create a coherent audio experience no matter what the content. TheaterPoint speakers are also designed to provide custom solutions for virtually any multi-room environment. In-wall, in-ceiling, on-wall, and freestanding speakers combine to create the exact setup that each home requires. No matter which combination is appropriate, TheaterPoint speakers provide sonic accuracy and reproduce all audio sources to

ELAN’s exacting standards.

Specifi cations

THP525LS

System Type ....................................... 2 Way Acoustic Suspension, Dual Woofer

w/ Pivoting Tweeter

Woofer

Cone ................................... 2 X 5.25" Woven Kevlar w/Aluminum Phase Plug

Magnet .................................................................................... Shielded Ceramic

Surround ......................................................................................... Butyl Rubber

Basket ......................................................................................... Cast Aluminum

Tweeter

Diaphragm ..........................................1" (25mm) Pivoting Woven Kevlar Dome

Magnet .............................................................................. Shielded Neodymium

Crossover ............................................................... 3rd Order Custom Q @ 2.4kHz

Switches ............................................. EQ (Bright/Neutral/Warm) & Bass Limiting

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................. 6 Ohms

Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 88dB

Frequency Response ..................................................................... 58Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ............................................................................... 80 Watts RMS

Dimensions

W/H/D ............................................................................ 6 7/8" x 19 1/2" x 8 1/2"

(175mm x 495mm x 216mm)

Weight ....................................................................................... 24 lbs. (10.87kg)

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Specifi cations (cont’d.)

THP650LS

System Type ....................................... 2 Way Acoustic Suspension, Dual Woofer

w/ Pivoting Tweeter

Woofer

Cone ....................................... 2 X 6.5" Woven Kevlar w/Aluminum Phase Plug

Magnet ....................................................................... Shielded Double Ceramic

Surround .......................................................................... Inverted Butyl Rubber

Basket ......................................................................................... Cast Aluminum

Tweeter

Diaphragm ........................................ 1" (25mm) Pivoting Woven Kevlar Dome

Magnet .............................................................................. Shielded Neodymium

Crossover .............................................................. 3rd Order Custom Q @ 2.2kHz

Switches ................................................. EQ (Live/Neutral/Dead) & Bass Limiting

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................. 6 Ohms

Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 90dB

Frequency Response ..................................................................... 50Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ............................................................................. 110 Watts RMS

Dimensions

W/H/D .......................................................................... 7 3/4" x 19 1/2" x 12 1/2"

(197mm x 495mm x 318mm)

Weight ........................................................................................ 28 lbs. (12.7kg)



Features

• Long Throw Woven Kevlar Cone Woofers

• Kevlar Fiber Dome Pivoting Tweeters w/ Neo

Magnet & Fluid Cooling

• Woofer Aluminum Phase Plugs

• Cast Aluminum Basket

• Custom Q High Order Crossovers

• Inverted Butyl Rubber Surrounds

• EQ Switch

• Bass Limiting Switch

• OmniMount Compatible

• ‘TheaterPoint’ Pointing Laser Included

• Gloss Black Finish



Installation

The Installation process is divided into two distinct processes:

Wiring

Mounting

After carefully considering the intended application (defi ning a

Listening Area, Home Theater/Stereo, etc.) specifi c mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the specifi c locations are determined, installation can commence.

Wiring

Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maximum effi ciency. Look for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low-voltage wires wherever possible. It is a good practice to label both ends of all cables and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over the ends.

Label Plastic Bag

REAR

LEFT

SPK

Note 1: Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the Na- tional Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provisions of the local building codes in your area. In some cases (such as commercial installations), running the wire in conduit may be required. If you have any questions concerning the wiring of speakers in your home, contact your local building and inspection department.

Note 2: It is recommended that you use quality CL-2 or CL-3 rated stranded speaker wire when installing ELAN TheaterPoint speakers.

Solid-core “Romex” type wire is not acceptable! Use at least 16AWG speaker wire for runs up to 100 feet, and at least 14 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. If you must cross high-voltage lines, always do so at a 90 degree angle to avoid audible hum through the speakers!



Wiring (cont’d.)

When pre-wiring for a Home Theater, run 14-16AWG stranded speaker wire from the equipment location (head-end) to each speaker location. Use speaker wall plates in the listening room as termination points and use ELAN PSP6 or PSP12 Precision Panels for neat and accurate speaker wire management at the head-end equipment location.

Note: When pre-wiring for a Home Theater, it is essential to make direct wire runs from the head-end to each speaker. Do not run speaker wires in series or parallel, and do not “daisy-chain” speakers to common wiring.

Rear Rear

Bannana

Plug

To

THP525LS/650LS/

650SS

SPK IN

Front

Bannana

Plug

12-16 AWG

Stranded

Speaker Wire

Bannana

Plug

Speaker

Wall Plates

Bannana

Plug

Front

To

Home Theater

Receiver

SPK OUT

WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker

Wires Through Holes Shared

By High-Voltage Wiring!

There are instances where TheaterPoint speakers will be connected directly to an amplifi er. Use a high quality speaker cable of equal lenghth for each Left and Right speaker directly from the amplifi er to each speaker. The use of spade lugs or bannana plugs is recommended.



Mounting

There are typically two situations that can exist when mounting cabinet Home Theater speakers:

Shelf or Speaker Stand

Wall Mount

Speakers should be placed slightly above ear level when situated in the listening area, or pointed slightly downward when mounted higher.

Note: ELAN THP525LS and THP650LS TheaterPoint speakers are

compatible with OmniMount 30.0 Series speaker mounts. Please see the instructions included with the speaker mounts for specifi c information.

Shelf or Speaker Stand

Make sure that speaker wires are free from obstructions or sharp bends. When placing speakers on stands or in open areas, ensure that the speaker wires do not cause a tripping hazard.



Pointing Speakers

TheaterPoint speakers are specifi cally designed to produce outstanding audio quality when properly placed in relationship to the listening area. Human hearing relies on mid-range and high frequencies to determine spatial direction (where a sound is coming from). Midrange and high frequency drivers (tweeters) tend to produce narrow soundfi elds that sound much better when pointing directly at the listener whereas low frequency drivers (woofers) envelop much larger areas and tend to be more omnidirectional. The tweeter can be fi netuned using ELAN’s exclusive TheaterPointer Laser Pointing Device for pinpoint sonic accuracy in Home Theaters and critical listening applications.

Pointing the Tweeter

All TheaterPoint speakers include ELAN’s exclusive TheaterPointer

Laser Pointing Device for precise tweeter adjustment. Because the human ear relies heavily on high frequencies to locate sound, and because high frequency drivers create a narrow soundfi eld, it is important to align tweeters precisely. Stereo imaging and surround sound effects and dialogue are greatly improved by pointing the tweeter correctly.

To Correctly Point the Tweeter:

1. Move the tweeter so that

it points toward the

desired listening position.

2. Turn TheaterPointer on by

pressing the power button.

3. Place the TheaterPointer

into the triangular hole

located on the tweeter’s

protective cover. Notice

the red beam of light

emanating from the

TheaterPointer.



Pointing the Tweeter (cont’d.)

4. Position the tweeter such that the red spot of light is pointing

directly at the center of the listening area (as shown below).

5. Repeat this process for each TheaterPoint speaker in the system

with the exception of THP650D

and

THP650SS.

If Utilizing THP650D In-Wall Dipole or THP650SS Dipole speakers as side rear channels of a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround sound system, the tweeters should NOT point directly at the listening position. Instead, they should point obliquely to the listening area as shown below.

TV

THP650LS

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS THP650LS

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650SS

X

THP650SS

THP650LS THP650LS



Setting Switches

Once the speakers are wired, mounted, and positioned correctly, use the EQ switches to fi ne-tune the speakers based on local environmental variables such as hardwood fl oors, thick draperies, etc. The two EQ switches are labelled “EQ” (Equalizer) and “BASS”. The EQ switch compensates for the “liveness” or “deadness” of the room while the BASS switch cuts bass by aproximately - 20dB.

EQ Switch

Select the W (Warm) position on the EQ switch to compensate for

“live” rooms where sound bounces and refl ects from hard surfaces like tile or hardwood fl oors, large glass surfaces/windows, stone or brick walls, etc. Select the B (Bright) position to compensate for

“dead” rooms where sound is absorbed by soft materials like heavy drapes, thick carpeting, upholstered furniture, etc. Use the N (Neutral) position if no compensation is required.

BASS Switch

Select the + position for normal bass operation if the speaker is used full-range without a subwoofer. Select the 0 position to reduce bass frequencies by aprox. 20dB. The 0 option is designed to protect the the speaker during high volume operation and should only be used when a subwoofer is present in the system.



Applications

All TheaterPoint speakers have similar “voices” designed to work together to create a seamless, high-quality Home Theater or critical listening experience. ELAN strongly recommends installing Theater-

Point speakers in matched groups (Left, Center, Right, Rear, Sub) in order to preserve the acoustic integrity of the source material. The following section describes each TheaterPoint speaker in appropriate applications with other TheaterPoint speakers.

Stereo

Certain TheaterPoint speakers lend themselves very well to stereo critical listening applications. Please keep in mind that a defi ned stereo listening area must be present in order to acheive maximum benefi t from stereo placement.

THP525LS/THP650LS

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP525LS/THP650LS/THP1200SW

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP650LS or

THP525LS



Stereo Applications (cont’d.)

THP800C

Critcal listening areas require a well-defi ned listening position.

Make sure to point the speakers toward the listening area as shown.

THP800C THP800C

X

THP800C/THP1200SW

Add a THP1200SW subwoofer to increase bass response. This adds richness to the music and makes a huge improvement in sound quality.

THP800C THP800C

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

X



Home Theater

It is essential to use voice-matched speakers in any Home Theater application. Sound emanates from each speaker in turn, and all should sound the same. TheaterPoint speakers satisfy this requirement perfectly, and should be used in combinations shown in the following section.

Center Channel Positioning

A center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the video display utilized in a Home Theater. In-wall center channel speakers should be mounted immediately above or below the screen as shown below. If using a cabinet speaker like ELAN’s THP525LS or

THP650LS as a center channel, position it on a stand immediately below the screen. A Center Channel speaker can also mount on a shelf above the screen - possibly in a cabinet or entertainment center.

In-Wall Center Channel

In-Wall

Center Channel

TV

OR

TV

In-Wall

Center Channel

Cabinet Center Channel

Cabinet

Center Channel

Shelf TV

OR

TV

Cabinet

Center Channel

Speaker

Stand



Subwoofer Positioning

Subwoofers are considered to be omnidirectional. They produce low bass frequencies that are not especially localized. The human ear does not rely on these frequencies to place sounds in space therefore, placement is not as important as with other types of speakers.

Place subwoofers along the front wall of the room approximately 2-3 feet from the corners. Expect a 3-9dB bass boost if the subwoofer is placed directly in the corner of a room (called “corner loading”). It is usually not advisable to place subwoofers directly next to the seating position in a Home Theater.

TV

2-3 Feet

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

Subwoofers May Be

Placed on Either

Side of Screen

Subwoofer

Not

Recommended

Multiple Subwoofers

It is sometimes desirable to install multiple subwoofers for increased bass response in a Home Theater. Place the subwoofers equal distance from the screen in similar locations as shown below.

TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer



5.1 Surround Sound Applications

THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R

THP650SS - On-Wall Dipole Rear Side

THP1200SW - Subwoofer

TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP650LS or

THP525LS THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP650SS THP650SS

THP800C - In-Ceiling L/C/R & Rear


THP1200SW

Subwoofer THP800C

TV

THP800C THP800C

THP800C THP800C



5.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R

THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side


TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W THP525W THP525W

THP650D THP650D

THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R & Rear


THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W




THP650W - In-Wall Left/Right

THP525W - In-Wall Center



TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W

THP650W THP650W

THP650D THP650D




TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS or


THP525LS

THP650D

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP650D





THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear


TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS or


THP525LS

THP650LS or

THP525LS

THP800C




THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650W

TV

THP650W

THP800C

THP650W

THP800C THP800C







TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W

THP525W THP525W

THP800C

THP525W - In-Wall Center

THP650W - In-Wall L/R



THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP525W

THP650W

THP800C

THP650W

THP800C THP800C



6.1/7.1 Surround Sound

6.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems utilize additional rear and/or rear side speakers to enhance the audio effects contained in a soundtrack.

Any of the previous examples can easily become a 6.1 or 7.1 system by changing the confi guration of the rear channels. The diagrams in this section show rear and side rear speakers only!

6.1 Systems

Typical 6.1 systems use two rear side speakers with a center rear speaker. Several logical combinations can be created using Theater-

Point speakers as shown in the following examples.


THP800C

THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side

THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center

THP800C THP800C

THP650D THP525W

THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side

THP525W - On-Wall Rear Center

THP650D

THP650SS THP650SS

THP650LS




THP650W - In-Wall Rear

THP650W

THP650W THP650W


THP525W

THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center


THP525W THP525W

THP650D THP650D

THP525W



7.1 Systems

Use a total of four speakers for rear Surround effects when confi guring 7.1 systems. Several logical combinations can be created using

TheaterPoint speakers as shown in the following examples.

THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear and Rear Side

THP800C

THP800C

THP800C

THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side Speakers

THP650W - In-Wall Rear Speakers

THP650D

THP800C

THP650D

THP525W


THP650LS - On-Wall Rear

THP650SS

THP525W

THP650SS

THP650LS THP650LS




THP650W - In-Wall Rear and Side

THP650W THP650W

THP650W THP650W

THP525W - In-Wall Rear and Rear Side

THP525W

THP525W



THP525W

THP525W

THP650D THP650D

THP525W THP525W



High Performance 7.1 Surround System

THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R


THP525LS - On-Wall Rear

THP1200SW - Subwoofers

TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS

THP650LS THP650LS

THP650SS THP650SS

THP525LS THP525LS


Limited Lifetime Warranty

ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that THP525LS and THP650LS speakers and speaker brackets are free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided that the product was purchased from an authorized ELAN

Home Systems Dealer.

If the above purchaser discovers such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifi es ELAN writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the items at the company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to equipment which shall have been installed by other than an authorized

ELAN installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to

ELAN’s specifi cations, (d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ELAN, (e) to equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ELAN’s control, including, but not limited to, lightning, fl ood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or any other catastrophic events beyond ELAN’s control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use of service.

With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by ELAN, the warranty obligations of ELAN shall in all respects conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to ELAN by its supplier.

The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation, or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.

Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by

ELAN, ELAN shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by ELAN or services rendered by ELAN.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF

ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT

WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IM-

PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

P/N9900714 REV:C

Elan THP650LS Installation manual

Contents

Introduction

Installation

Applications

Limited Lifetime Warranty

WARNING: Do Not Exceed Speaker’s

Rated Power! Damage to Speaker and/or Amplifier Could Occur.

Introduction

Speciﬁ cations

Features

• Long Throw Woven Kevlar Cone Woofers

• Kevlar Fiber Dome Pivoting Tweeters w/ Neo

Magnet & Fluid Cooling

• Woofer Aluminum Phase Plugs

• Cast Aluminum Basket

• Custom Q High Order Crossovers

• Inverted Butyl Rubber Surrounds

• EQ Switch

• Bass Limiting Switch

• OmniMount Compatible

• ‘TheaterPoint’ Pointing Laser Included

• Gloss Black Finish

Installation

Wiring

Mounting

Wiring

WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker

Wires Through Holes Shared

By High-Voltage Wiring!

Mounting

Shelf or Speaker Stand

Wall Mount

Shelf or Speaker Stand

Pointing Speakers

Pointing the Tweeter

and

Setting Switches

Applications

Stereo

Home Theater

Center Channel Positioning

OR

OR

Subwoofer Positioning

Multiple Subwoofers

5.1 Surround Sound Applications

6.1/7.1 Surround Sound

6.1 Systems

7.1 Systems

High Performance 7.1 Surround System

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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