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4. In-wall and In-ceiling Speaker Installation
Once you have decided on the positions of each
speaker and established the location of joists, cables or
pipes, use the
Cut-out Template
included in the pack
to mark out the speaker apertures (remember that the
speaker frame is bigger than the marked hole). Take
care when installing the speakers not to touch the
driver units.
To cut and prepare speaker apertures proceed as
follows:
• Drill a hole at the centre and check using a piece of
wire that the appropriate clearances are available.
• Mark the cut-line and cut the aperture along the
line using the appropriate tools. Clear any loose
debris away
• Run the speaker cable you have chosen to use and
prepare the ends for connection to the speaker.
Acoustic performance can be improved by placing
insulation material in the cavity but leaving clear the
area directly behind the speaker.
Sound Coverage Adjustment
In order to provide some adjustment of sound coverage
in the listening room, Aelite Custom Install
In-Wall
speaker driver panels may be angled about the long
axis by ±7°. To adjust the angle push on one side of the
driver panel until it is angled appropriately. Take care
not to touch the drivers while adjusting the angle.
The high-frequency drivers in Aelite Custom Install
In-ceiling
speakers can be angled in order to direct
the sound coverage towards a specific area. To angle a
driver hold it firmly around its outer frame and gently
tilt it appropriately. Take great care not to touch the
driver’s central dome diaphragm.
Painting
Aelite Custom Install speaker outer frames and grilles
may be painted to match interior design schemes using
matt emulsion paint. No primer coat is necessary. Use
two light coats applied with brush or spray. Use the
supplied painting mask when painting the outer frame.
Do not paint grilles while they are fitted and take care
that a significant number of grille perforations do not
become blocked. Remove the logo badge and the
“scrim” cloth attached to the back of the grilles (do not paint the back of the grille).
Use the wax paper sheet to protect the scrim.
When the paint is dry replace the scrim cloth by pressing it in to place on the back
of the grille. Fit (or refit) the grille by aligning it with its retaining groove and gently
pushing-in from its edges. The logo badge can be repositioned to suit.
IR Control
An Infra-Red receiver access hole is provided on the front panel of Aelite Custom
Install
In-Wall
speakers behind the grille. As supplied, the access hole is closed-off
with a plug. If an IR receiver is to be used, remove the plug by gently pushing it
from the back.
Installing a Speaker
With the aperture cut and prepared the speaker can be fixed in the wall or ceiling.
Remember to connect the speaker cable before installing the speaker.
If the speaker grille is fitted (they are shipped with grilles removed) remove it by
pulling gently from its edges. Also remove the wax paper sheet and paint mask
Diagram Three
Fixing clamp
access hole
4. In-wall and In-ceiling Speaker Installation
Insulation material
within cavity
