User manual RUSSOUND ISO-MOUNT

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL Contents Introduction ­ The Russound Advantage . . 23 2 Introduction THE RUSSOUND ADVANTAGE Thank you for selecting Russound Advantage Series speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine advanced acoustic technology with durability to provide years of listening enjoyment. The Advantage speaker line is composed of the Music and the Hi-Fi Series. [. . . ] After the frame is secured, the speaker/baffle portion installs with a simple twist. The Twist & Tilt technology offers the option of tilting the driver/baffle assembly 15 degrees to focus the sound towards the chosen listening area or standard mounting for uniform dispersion. Figure 3-C Good for background listening. If in-wall speakers are at ear height when seated they will be more distracting because their high frequency response will be more prominent. The same is true for ceiling speakers located directly over the listening position as opposed to off to the side a bit. 4 5 4 Figure 3-D Surround sound ­ The multiple surround locations can all be made to work as long as the speakers are properly directed, as per the recommendations in these instructions. Numbers designate suggested locations for pairs. 2 2 3 3 1 1 10 WHERE ­ Speaker Placement FIDELITY For best fidelity, there are several factors to keep in mind before you begin actual installation. In general, the best acoustic performance will result if both speakers face a similar type of surface, are placed in similar positions on the same wall or ceiling, and are mounted to the same type of material with equal cavity volume. Bass frequencies are emphasized when an in-wall speaker is placed close to a corner. This tends to make male voices sound deeper and may muddy some sounds such as soundtrack dialogue. Avoid placing just one speaker in a corner and another on a long flat wall. Treble is emphasized when it bounces back from reflective surfaces such as large windows. Conversely, highs tend to be muffled by soft surfaces such as drapes, rugs, upholstered furniture, etc. The best situation is a mix of absorptive and reflective surfaces, which can be achieved by adding throw rugs or insulated drapes to a reflective room. Figure 4 OKAY MUCH BETTER 11 Wire ­ Wire Requirements WIRE CONSIDERATIONS When purchasing speaker wire, you will need to select the proper gauge, determine the length, and choose the brand. Wire is measured in gauges: the higher the number, the thinner the wire. The length of speaker wire you'll need will vary with speaker placement. The gauge of wire you need is determined by the distance between your amplifier/receiver and the speakers. Minimum Gauge 16 14 12 · Make sure that the entire wire path between speakers and amplifier is clear and not obstructed by a floor or ceiling joist, or a masonry wall which can't be drilled through. Confirm ahead of time that you can drill an outlet hole easily and in an unobtrusive spot to connect wires with the amplifier/receiver. · Label speaker wires at each end "left" or "right" and include room location. This simplifies speaker/receiver hook-up once the speakers are installed. We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable for amplifier-to-speaker connections, but any reputable brand of 16- to 12-gauge multi-stranded wiring is acceptable. Incorporating optional IR receivers in Iso-Mount models will require additional wire. Consult the selected IR receiver model's manual for the specific wire needs. In general, you should pay particular attention to the following: · Avoid locations concealing pipes, heating ducts, and AC wiring in the general vicinity. [. . . ] Make sure that the VOLUME control is turned down and that the BALANCE control is set to center. If sound comes from the right speaker when the stereo's balance control is turned to the LEFT, you'll need to swap the connections on the back of the amplifier/receiver. For Surround Sound use the level setting test tone built into most Surround Sound processors. A QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before seeking service from your Russound dealer, please read through these troubleshooting tips for simple remedies. [. . . ]