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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:

If there is no sound from either speaker:

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

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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.

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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 there is no sound coming from one speaker:

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

is centered.

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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:

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This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative output leads. Check the connections at the back of the r 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:

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

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

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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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THEATER SOLUTIONS

REFERENCE SERIES

In-Wall Speaker System

Instruction Booklet

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Theater Solutions Reference

Series In-Wall Speaker System. Th ese speaker s w ere 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.

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 speaker s with grille s

(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

Speaker

Theater Solutions s , it is important to carefully select the location for installation.

Ceiling Installations

Typically, the speakers should be placed 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.

Th ese in-wall speaker s 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.

4 " 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.

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"

1 2 ga: 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.

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.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

The speakers and grilles should be painted before installation. This will eliminate ” p aint scar ” ?if the speaker ever needs to be removed. The speaker frame may also be painted after installation, but before the