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The unique integral mounting system incorporated into each
LCR Ceiling Series speaker allows for a quick installation by
following these easy steps:
1. Attach the speaker wire, observing the proper polarity with
your amplifier, + to + and – to –. Make sure the appropriate
channel of the amplifier is connected to the correct speaker
(i.e. left, right or surrounds).
2. Be sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the
opening, and insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the
speaker into the hole, being sure that the angled baffle is
pointed toward the intended direction.
Note: The flange of the speaker is designed to flex and
conform to any small imperfections in the ceiling’s surface.
Tighten the screws on the front of the baffle only enough to
make the flange become snug against the ceiling.
3. As you tighten the screws, the feet automatically flip into an
outward position
(See Diagram 4)
, and begin to tighten from
the backside, thereby clamping the drywall and mounting ring
between the feet and the flange.
CAUTION: Overtightening may warp the baffle, crack the
ceiling, cause the flange to distort, and make the grille difficult
to install.
4. Push the grille firmly into the slot around the speaker baffle.
The LCR Ceiling Series speakers come from the factory with the
midrange and tweeter in line with the 15˚ angle of the woofer.
This will result in the optimal directivity of the speaker system.
However, depending on your particular primary listening area,
room acoustics, ceiling height, or personal preference, you may
find the sound more pleasing by pointing the midrange and/or
tweeter in a particular direction.
For example, if additional treble
is desired in the primary listening
area, point the tweeter toward
that area; and if less treble is
required, point the tweeter away.
Push gently at the edge of the
tweeter to point it in the desired
direction. For optimal directivity
of the midrange, point it towards
the listening area. If you wish to
diffuse the midrange, such as
when using a C1030 as a side-fill
in a 7.1 setup, point the midrange
speaker slightly away from the
listening area.
CAUTION: Avoid touching metal dome tweeters or midrange
speaker surfaces, as damage may occur. Carefully press on the
edge of each pivoting mechanism as indicated.
(See Diagram 5)
Tweeter Adjustment:
The switch labeled TREBLE allows
for ±3dB of treble adjustment.
Your speakers are shipped with
the treble switch in the middle
position, providing the most linear
frequency response. If you desire
more treble, move the switch to
the “+” position, and the tweeter
will play 3dB louder. If you desire
less treble, move the switch to the
“–” position, and the tweeter will
play 3dB softer. To return to the
neutral setting, move the switch
back to the middle position.
(See Diagram 6)
Midrange Adjustment:
The switch labeled MIDRANGE allows for ±3dB of midrange
adjustment. Your speakers were shipped with the midrange
switch set to the middle position, providing the most linear
frequency response. If you desire more midrange, move the
switch to the “+” position and the midrange will play 3dB
louder. If you desire less midrange, push the switch to the “–”
position and the midrange will play 3dB softer. To return to the
neutral setting, move the switch back to the middle position.
(See Diagram 6)
If you plan to paint your speaker (grille and flange), we
recommend that it be done prior to installation. If you plan to
paint your speaker sometime in the future, it is best to remove
it by simply reversing the steps for “SPEAKER INSTALLATION”
above. If it is necessary to paint the speaker while it's still in
the ceiling, the paint mask provided in the carton must be
installed in place of the grille while the flange is being painted
with the ceiling.
Do not paint the grille while it's installed on the speaker.
Before painting, remove the material from the inside of the
grille. Once the grille has been painted, return the material
back into place. Great care should be taken not to clog the
holes of the grille, as this will reduce both the sonic and
aesthetic qualities of the speakers. Proficient recommends
only light spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1
part paint.
Mounting Feet
Flange
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS
PAINTING THE SPEAKER
Diagram 4
Diagram 6
Push Tweeter Here
Push Midrange Here
Diagram 5
