Contents

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Introduction	4
Before you begin	4
What makes this speaker better also makes it different	4
Preparation	5
Unpacking	5
Other equipment you’ll need	5
Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers	6
Considering your wall type and the approach it requires	6
Accessories that can help	7
Use special care in cutting through plaster and lath	7
Installing in a pre-wired room	7
Installing in an exterior wall	8
Deciding on speaker placement	8
Select the general wall area for one speaker	9
Using speaker cord	11
Prepare the cord	11
Planning to run speaker cord	11
Before the wallboard goes up	13
Where the walls are finished	13
Steps to Installing	15
Before you make any holes	15
Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space	15
Using the template for this first step	15
Drilling the pilot hole	17
Testing the space behind the hole	18
Repairing a pilot hole	20
Passing the pilot hole test	20
Prepare the wall for inserting the speaker	21
Using the template a second time	21
Cutting the speaker hole	22
Insert and wire the speaker	23
Insert the speaker into the opening	24
Make the speaker connections	26
Test the speaker now	26
Secure the speaker to the wall	28
If the speaker looks crooked	29
When the grille is finally in place	29
Choosing to paint the speakers	29
Painting the grille	30
Painting the frame	31
Reference	32
Troubleshooting	32
Customer service	32
Warranty period	32
Accessories	33
Technical information	33

For your records

Serial numbers are located on the left side, near the top of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers.

Serial numbers:______________________________ and __________________________________

Dealer name:_______________________________________________________________________

Dealer phone:_____________________________Purchase date: __________________________

We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.

AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003

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