Russound SP652.1, SP622.1 instruction manual Speaker Wire Paths, Painting the Speakers

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SPEAKER WIRE PATHS

In general, you should pay particular attention to the following areas:

Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for any distance. If you have to run them parallel, make sure to space the speaker wires at least two feet from the AC line. It is, however, okay for speaker wires to cross paths with AC line or go through the same hole together with house wiring if they separate before and after.

Make sure that the entire path between speakers and amplifier is clear and not obstructed by a floor or ceiling joist or masonry wall which you won’t be able to drill through.

Remember that the other end of the wires has to come out some- where to connect with the amplifier. Confirm ahead of time that you can drill an outlet hole easily and in an un-obtrusive spot.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

If you like the designer white finish which has been applied to your Russound In-Wall Speakers, skip to the section “cutting holes”. But if you want your speakers to completely blend in with a colored wall or accent the surface, now is the time to paint your Russound speakers’ outer frames and perforated grilles.

The speaker’s outer surfaces are primed to accept ordinary latex wall paint or aerosol spray paint. Because the surface behind the perfo- rated grille should remain black, you will need to mask this area off before you begin painting or use the included template cover.

1.Remove the speaker grilles. From the back of the speaker, push the clamp (dog-ear) towards the grill to loosen it so you can pull it off.

2.Attach masking tape to the cardboard masking template which has been included with your speakers.

3.Press the template onto each speaker’s surface to cover the woofer and tweeter.

4.Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately. A roller with a short or medium nap will work much better than a brush. If you’re using spray paint, make sure that you achieve the same coverage on both grille and frame.

5.After the paint has thoroughly dried, remove the template and/or masking tape.

There’s no need to replace the grill at this time since you will need access to the inner speaker surface during installation.

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Contents SP652.1 SP622.1 Necessary Tools to do the JOB Speaker WireIntroduction Drawing Where to Place Your SpeakersOther Acoustic Considerations Installation DepthConcerns and reflections Drawing Okay IdealPainting the Speakers Speaker Wire PathsCutting Holes for the Speakers Identifying + Hooking UP Your SpeakersQuick Troubleshooting Guide Final AssemblyQuick Listening Test No sound from either speakerToo little power More on Speaker Wires and Amplifier ImpedanceToo much power Taking Care of Your NEW IN-WALL SpeakersThis Warranty Does Not Cover Installation During NEW ConstructionWarranty SP652.1 Technical SpecificationsSP622.1 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA Fax