DAPAudio CS-850S, Manual

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Order code: D6588
CS-850S
Painting the Grill
If you want to paint the frame and the grill to match the interior, you can use the inner ring of the cut out
template to cover the speaker as protection.
Remove the grill before painting!
It is advisable to paint the frame before mounting the speaker in the ceiling, as it is difficult to remove the
grill once the speaker is installed.
Remove the cloth from the inside of the grill before painting. Make sure you use spray paint. Lightly spray
the front of the grill with the paint from a distance. Should any holes get clogged, use a can of
compressed air to open them. Do not use brush or roller to paint the grill. Once the paint is dry, put the
cloth back on the inside of the grill.
Troubleshooting
No Sound
Always check if all cables and cords are connected. Always turn off power to the area before checking
the wires, to prevent electric shock.
If everything works properly and there is still no sound, consult the user manual to make sure the
instructions were followed during installation. If everything was installed correctly and there is still no
sound, you may want to consider having a professional take a look at your speakers.
Low and Poor Sound
If your ceiling speakers are working but the sound volume coming from them is low, check the speakers
to see if they are well insulated. If the speakers were installed and there was no insulation around or
behind them, you are going to want to add some. Adding insulation will help to buffer the sound and
stop it from going up into your attic. It will also make sure that the speakers are secure in the holes and
will not vibrate.
Uneven Sound
If you put the insulation unevenly, this could result in uneven sound. Make sure to put the same amount of
insulation around each speaker. If some speakers are packed tightly, while others just have the insulation
loosely around them, you will end up with different levels of sound absorption.
Sound Warping
If the sound coming out of your ceiling speakers is loud enough, but seems to be warped or distorted,
your treble or bass levels may need to be adjusted.
If there are not many pieces of furniture in the room and the floor has no carpet or rug, you will most likely
have to set your treble to minus. With very little in the room to absorb the sound, too much treble can
make the sound bounce off the fixtures in the room, making it sound tinny.