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Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual

IntroductIon

Introduction

Thank  you  for  selecting  the  Russound  Acclaim  7  Series  In-ceiling  Speakers. 

Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durability 

and  will  provide  years  of  musical  enjoyment.  The  Acclaim  line  provides 

solutions for background music, dedicated music listening and home theater. 

The 7 Series combines premium acoustic materials,  with our most advanced 

drivers  to  deliver  exceptional  performance  in  every  application.  From 

background music to spectacular surround sound, Acclaim speakers offer the 

finest sound around. 

Twist & Tilt™ technology allows Acclaim ceiling speakers to deliver the best 

direct listening performance by modifying their dispersion angle 15°, to focus 

sound  on  the  prime  listening  area.  For  general  background  sound  delivery, 

Twist & Tilt speakers can be set for uniform dispersion, filling the room with 

excellent  sound.  This  ability  to  focus  the  sound  where  you  want  it  most 

provides increased location flexibility with heightened fidelity. Better attention 

to aesthetic location is now possible, without compromising performance.

In  addition  to Twist  & Tilt  focused  dispersion  and  easy  mounting  features, 

Russound Acclaim 7 Series speakers feature high quality drivers, sophisticated 

crossover networks, and advanced designs to ensure optimum reproduction in 

your home, no matter what the source material may be.

Several  models  offer  Treble  and  Bass  frequency  adjustment  switches.  This 

adjustment allows you to  tailor the sound of the Acclaim speakers to better 

match  the  listening  environment.  The  three-position  switches  offer  +3dB,          

-3 dB, and 0 dB settings. They are located on the front baffle of specific models.

Summary of Contents for ACCLAIM 7

Page 1: ...Acclaim 7 Series In ceiling Twist Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...to focus sound on the prime listening area For general background sound delivery Twist Tilt speakers can be set for uniform dispersion filling the room with excellent sound This ability to focus the sound where you want it most provides increased location flexibility with heightened fidelity Better attention to aesthetic location is now possible without compromising performance In addition to Twis...

Page 3: ...conductor Use and mark these as the Positive conductor Installation Tips When installing the speakers avoid T bar drop ceilings with very thin fiberboard panels which can buzz and vibrate If needed reinforce the drop in panel with wood or particle board Ceilings where there are pipes heating ducts and especially AC wiring in the general vicinity Speaker Wire Paths Avoid running speaker wires close...

Page 4: ...nsional space between the speakers The Acclaim Twist Tilt speaker design provides the option of either uniform or focused dispersion ensuring that high quality sound fills the chosen listening area This ability to focus the sound where you need it most provides increased flexibility with heightened fidelity After the frame is secured the speaker baffle portion installs with a simple twist The Twis...

Page 5: ...or rear surround sound channels by placing them just behind the viewers Refer to the 5 channel placement diagram Refer to the details at right for sample In ceiling placement options Good placement for serious listening Stereo pair In ceiling 6 to 8 1 8m 2 4m apart on the long wall of a rectangular room centered on the listening area Best placement for serious listening Stereo pair In ceiling 6 to...

Page 6: ...Locate existing pipes duct work and AC wiring before cutting any holes in the ceiling Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists avoiding all wiring 1 pipes duct work and lightly mark the outline with a pencil Then use a keyhole drywall saw or motorized spiral cut tool to make the opening Score the outline of the template with a utility knife to prevent chipping 2 If dealing with lath a...

Page 7: ...es only Do not pierce the wire insulation Allow a bit of slack for expansion of building materials Route horizontal wire runs through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal heights The speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is in place In the meantime leave several feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back side of the mounting frame Excess length can be removed during final ass...

Page 8: ...bserve proper polarity when making connections Insertion of speaker wire on back of speaker baffle Or Connect a safety wire from the building structure to the speaker frame 3 or through the speaker basket It should not interfere with the speaker operation Safety wire Attach Safety Wire The baffle is marked with a 0 for uniform dispersion and a 15 for focused 4 dispersion If the baffle is already i...

Page 9: ...he screws equally until the clamps secure the frame Do not overtighten Earthquake Screw Lock Icon Secure Baffle to Frame Secure the baffle to the frame with the small 1 Phillips screw The hole 8 for the screw is located at the lock icon on the baffle edge This ensures the baffle and frame will not separate Do not overtighten the earthquake screw Frame As screws are tightened clamp will rotate out ...

Page 10: ... pivot and should be aimed toward the intended listener Before installing the grille gently press on the outside of the tweeter ring as shown Not applicable for the 7C74S and 7C85S Adjusting the Frequency Response Several models are equipped with Treble and Bass frequency adjustment switches Turn the switch to change the settings 3 dB Increases the loudness of the selected frequency Bass or Treble...

Page 11: ... In wall Volume control not turned up or wired incorrectly If using a speaker selector room station not turned on or improperly connected No sound from one speaker Unsecured connection at either the speaker or amplifier double check all connections Balance control turned all the way left or right return it to center Bad connecting cable between sound source and amplifier try a new cable Check for ...

Page 12: ...88 dB SPL 2 83V 1m Frequency Response 57 Hz 27 kHz 3 dB Frequency Range 47 Hz 27 kHz 6 3 dB Frequency Adjustment Treble and Bass switches Nominal Impedance 4 5 6 ohms Unit Weight 3 32 lbs 1 5 kg Model 7C72 Description 2 way In ceiling 15 Twist Tilt Loudspeaker Pair Woofer 7 17 8 cm Vacuum Formed Polypropylene Tweeter Pivoting 1 25 mm Silk Cutout 8 375 21 3 cm diameter Mounting Depth 4 5 11 4 cm Di...

Page 13: ...nal Impedance 4 5 6 ohms Unit Weight 5 7 lbs 2 6 kg Model 7C77 Description 2 way In ceiling 15 Twist Tilt Loudspeaker Pair Woofer 7 17 8 cm Woven Black Kevlar Tweeter Pivoting 1 25 mm Aluminum Magnesium Alloy Cutout 8 375 21 3 cm diameter Mounting Depth 4 75 12 1 cm Dimensions 9 75 24 8 cm diameter Recommended Power 10 175 watts Sensitivity 90 dB SPL 2 83V 1m Frequency Adjustment Treble and Bass s...

Page 14: ...sponse 41 Hz 22 kHz 3 dB Frequency Range 32 Hz 22 kHz 6 3 dB Frequency Adjustment Treble and Bass switches Nominal Impedance 4 5 6 ohms Unit Weight 5 27 lbs 2 4 kg Model 7C74S Description Single Point Stereo 15 Twist Tilt Loudspeaker Woofer 7 17 8 cm IMPP with Kevlar Fibers Tweeters Two 1 25 mm Silk Cutout 8 375 21 3 cm diameter Mounting Depth 4 5 11 4 cm Dimensions 9 75 24 8 cm diameter Terminals...

Page 15: ...the right to limit the warranty of products purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source including retailers mail order sellers and online sellers to ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts In these cases repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and lab...

Page 16: ...s reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions Acclaim 7 Series In ceiling Twist Tilt Loudspeakers Installation Manual 5 Models 7C51 7C57 7 Models 7C72 7C74 7C75 7C76 7C77 7C78 8 Models 7C85 7C86 Single Point Models 7C74S 7C85S ...

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