Painting the Speakers
If the speakers are to be painted, we recommend that it be done
before the speakers are actually installed. However, it is possible
to paint the speakers post-installation. Simply remove them from
the ceiling by reversing the order of the steps for installation
described earlier in this manual.
The paint masks provided in the carton must be installed between
the grille and flange while they are being painted. Be sure to
remove the white plastic blanket from beneath the grille before
painting the speaker. Once the grille has been painted, remove
the paint mask and return the acoustic blanket to its position
beneath the grille.
Be careful not to clog the holes of the grille. The sound of the
speakers will be dramatically reduced if the perforations in the
grille are covered in paint.
EMPHASYS recommends only light spray painting using five parts
thinning agent to one part paint.
Tighten the four screws on the front of the baffle only so much that
the flange becomes snug against the ceiling. As you tighten the
screws, the feet will flip into an outward position
(see Diagram 3)
,
clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange.
CAUTION:
Excessive tightening may torque the baffle, crack the ceiling, cause
the white bezel to distort and make it difficult to seat the grille within
the grooves.
4.
Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle.
Installing the Speakers
The In-Ceiling LCR speakers feature a mounting system with four
swiveling feet for quick, secure installation. Use the following
steps:
1.
Remove the grille. (To force the grille out of its retaining
groove, it may be necessary to push one or two of the mount-
ing screws and its attached foot toward the baffle and against the
inside surface of the grille.)
2.
Attach the speaker wire (observing the proper polarity with
your amplifier, matching positive (red) to positive and negative
(black) to negative). Be certain the left channel of the amplifier is
connected to the left speaker, and that the right channel is con-
nected to the right speaker.
3.
Be sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the
opening, and then insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the
speaker in the hole.
Note: The flange of the speaker is designed
to conform to minor imperfections in the ceiling’s surface.
Diagram 3:
Mounting Feet
Treble Adjustment
The Treble switch 3dB of adjustment from the “0” position,
where the most linear frequency response is maintained. If more
treble is desired, simply move the switch to the “+3” position. To
return to the neutral setting, move the switch back to the “0” posi-
tion. The Treble switch can be adjusted whenever desired.
(See Diagram 4)
Bass Adjustment
The Bass switch pr3dB of bass adjustment from the “0”
position, where the flattest bass frequency response is maintained.
For extra bass, move the switch to the “+3” position. To return to
the neutral setting, move the switch back to the “0” position. As
with treble adjustment, the Bass switch can be moved whenever
desired.
(See Diagram 4)
Adjusting the Frequency Response for CL85
Diagram 4:
Adjustment Switches
3
Bass
Treble
0
+3
0
+3
Bass Adjustment Switch
Treble Adjustment Switch
