NHT IW1 owner manual Operation, Maintenance, Limited Warranty Valid Only in the U.S.A

!Operation

NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed to handle a wide range of listening levels, but every speaker has limits. It is important to use common sense and listen for signs of possible distress from the speakers. Underpowered amplifiers are most often the cause of speak- er damage. For example, a 60-watt amplifier runs out of power when called upon to produce more than 60 watts, and the resulting dis- tortion can damage the speaker. If you tend to listen at high volume levels, more powerful amplifiers are preferable because they are less likely to run out of power.

Noticeable distortion or harsh breakup is an indication that either your amplifier or your speakers are running beyond their capacity, and the volume should be decreased. If you can feel any heat emanating from the woofer or tweeter, reduce the level immediately. Speaker damage most often occurs from sustained high volume levels, not from transient sounds or brief musical peaks. Excessive boosting of bass, treble or equalizer controls can worsen the problem, and is not recommended.

!Maintenance

NHT in-wall loudspeakers require minimal maintenance under normal use. The grille and frame may be cleaned using a damp cloth or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Do not expose the speaker to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or moisture. Do not attempt to clean the actual drivers.

Limited Warranty

Valid Only in the U.S.A.

Warranty Period

For the period of 5 years for parts and 5 years for labor from date of original purchase (the warranty period) from an autho- rized NHT dealer, Now Hear This (NHT) warrants that if our product fails to function properly under normal use due to a man- ufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner’s manual instructions enclosed with the unit, it will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value at the option of NHT without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of NHT.

What’s Not Covered

This warranty does not cover any product which is used in any trade or business, or in an industrial or commercial applica- tion.

This warranty does not cover the cabinet or any appearance item, or any damage caused to the product resulting from: alter- ations, modifications not authorized in writing by NHT, accident, misuse or abuse, damage due to lightning or power surges, or being subjected to power in excess of the speaker’s published power rating.

This warranty does not cover the cost of parts which would otherwise be provided without charge under this warranty, obtained from any source other than an authorized NHT service location. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor or from improper maintenance.

Altered, defaced or removed serial numbers void this warranty.

Your Rights

The liability of NHT will be limited to the purchase price of the product, and NHT will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. NHT limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not exceeding the warranty period. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclu- sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This war- ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

To Obtain Service

NHT has appointed a number of authorized service companies throughout the USA should your product ever require service. To receive warranty service, you will need to present your sales receipt showing place and date of original owner’s transac- tion.

To find the name and address of the nearest authorized NHT service location, call or write: Customer Service Department,

NHT, 527 Stone Rd., Benicia, CA 94510, 1-800-NHT-9993 (648-9993), www.nhthifi.com

Keep this warranty with your sales receipt. Record date and place of purchase for future reference.