2
3.
Mark the hole. A template for setting the hole is provided in
the box. Position the template in the desired position and outline
it on the ceiling using a pencil.
4.
Cut the hole.
CAUTION: This is the most important part of the
installation.
If you aren’t certain whether there are any obstruc-
tions in the desired mounting area, use a drywall saw to cut a
small hole at the center of the spot you’ve outlined. Cut at a 45°
angle toward the inside of the hole
(see Diagram 2).
You can use the cutout piece to fill the hole again if obstructions
are found. Once the mounting location is deemed to be free of
obstructions, cut the outline at a 90° angle relative to the surface
of the ceiling.
5.
If the area in the ceiling isn’t already insulated, add insulation
material sufficient to fill the cavity. If the insulation material used is
faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper away from the
speaker.
CAUTION: Speaker components can get hot while playing music at
moderate to high volume levels. There should be nothing at all touch-
ing the speaker. Material in proximity to the back of the speaker must
have at a minimum 1” or 26mm clearance for non-flammable materials
and more for flammable materials like plastic vapor barriers.
Preparing the Surface for Mounting
Precautions for Installation
Careful consideration should be given to the possible presence of
electrical conduits, piping, HVAC duct work and other elements in
the ceiling before the In-Ceiling Speakers are installed. If there is
any doubt regarding the most acceptable locations for the speak-
ers, please consult EMPHASYS Technical Support or the dealer.
New Construction: Unfinished Ceiling
A new construction bracket, available from your dealer, can be
installed prior to drywall application across joists (up to 24" on-
center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole is cut and
the drywall is installed, the speakers can be easily installed follow-
ing the instructions for mounting in “Finished Ceiling” below.
Note: If the speakers are to be mounted more than 24" on-center, a
special “extra-long wing” is available from your dealer.
Finished Ceiling
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary
to run speaker wire to the locations in which they’ll be mounted.
See your dealer for more information. Then, with the wire in
place, the speakers can be mounted. To ensure a professional-
looking result, follow the simple steps described below:
1.
Choose the general location for the installation of each speak-
er, being certain that these areas present no obstructions such as
electrical conduit, HVAC duct work or water lines.
2.
Find the joists nearest the desired location for the speaker.
EMPHASYS recommends the use of a good stud finder for this
procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some other object
or molding in the room, be sure to allow for the size of the baffle,
which extends beyond the mounting hole on all four sides of the
In-Ceiling Speaker.
Speaker Adjustments
Creating a Zone for Optimized Listening
The In-Ceiling Speakers should be placed so that they project, as
much as possible, toward the listening position. This will ensure
an accurate stereo image and help minimize the creation of
excessive sound reflections.
If the speakers are to be mounted in a very high ceiling, the
pivoting tweeters (not in IC6.0) should be aimed directly toward
the listening position.
(See Diagram 1)
In other cases it might be preferable to aim the tweeters slightly
outward, away from the listening position.
CAUTION: The tweeter dome, whether aluminum or silk, can be
damaged through direct contact with fingers or objects. Please be
careful when installing and adjusting the speaker.
Diagram 1:
Tweeter
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3
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Ba
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3
Push Tweeter Here
Diagram 2:
Ceiling Cutout
