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Russound
5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388
e-mail: [email protected]
www.russound.com
fax-on-demand: 603.659.5590

LR3130-0009

Summary of Contents for Advantage Advantage Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...equired 6 WHAT Speaker Usage and Environment 7 WHEN Pre Construction or Retrofit Installation 8 WHERE Speaker Placement 9 WIRE Wire Requirements 12 HOW Painting the Speaker Frames and Grilles 13 HOW Cutting Wall Ceiling Opening for Speakers 15 HOW Hooking Up the Speakers 17 HOW Final Assembly of Speakers 19 HOW Testing Speaker Polarity and Channel Connections 19 Specifications 21 Warranty 23 ...

Page 3: ... WOOFER MIDRANGE CONE Our woven glass fiber cone employs the best of modern technology to deliver an optimum balance of performance Its superior transient response and light weight produce excellent low distortion voice reproduction and high effi ciency The result is exceptional sound from deep bass through the all critical midrange frequencies LARGE HIGH ENERGY MAGNETIC MOTOR SYSTEMS These powerf...

Page 4: ... the total speaker load does not present adequate resistance the receiver increases its power output Low impedance speakers may hamper operations of receivers not designed to deliver large amounts of current to low impedance loads This may lead to greater distortion and causes the receiver to run hot or activate its protection circuitry First consult the owner s manual for your amplifier or receiv...

Page 5: ...r with clipping no matter how well it is built TOO MUCH POWER There s nothing wrong with driving your Russound Advantage speakers with as much power as they are rated for The extra power helps them provide full rich sound and excellent transient response However you should not be heavy handed with the volume control If the music begins to sound distorted in any way back off the volume TRANSIENTS T...

Page 6: ...ic understanding of hand and power tool operations a working knowledge of your audio system and be able to operate a multimeter TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION IN EXISTING WALLS Drill with a 1 inch flat bit Drill bit 1 4 larger than the diameter of the speaker wire Retractable utility knife Roto Zip Dremel or key hole saw 2 Phillips head screw driver to fit the screws for the integral swing out moun...

Page 7: ...Advantage Series Iso Mount technology provides superior performance by adding a proprietary ther mopolymer isolation gasket between the frame and the baffle This unique gasket dramatically reduces unwanted wall vibrations to increase the clarity definition and accuracy of the sound produced This makes the Iso Mount speakers perfect for both serious listening and for background applica tions The ad...

Page 8: ...umbing is in place wire can bend pipes cannot Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs with insulated staples only being careful not to pierce the wire insulation Allow a bit of slack for expansion of building materials Horizontal runs should be routed through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal heights The actual speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is ...

Page 9: ... mounted speak ers are best located slightly forward of the listening posi tion with the tweeter aimed toward the listener HOME THEATER When setting up a home theater surround sound sys tem it s preferable to use wall mount rather than ceiling speakers for the front three channels The three front speakers should be at close to equal heights at ear level when the listener is seated The center chann...

Page 10: ...tion but be aimed away from the listener to reflect the output off the rear or side walls This configuration is also suitable for a TV movie and music mixed use If the prime purpose of the surround system is to listen to music the Iso Mount wall speakers should be placed closer to ear level Ceiling speakers should be aimed at the prime listening position The Advantage Twist Tilt speaker design pro...

Page 11: ...zed when an in wall speaker is placed close to a corner This tends to make male voices sound deeper and may muddy some sounds such as soundtrack dialogue Avoid placing just one speaker in a corner and another on a long flat wall Treble is emphasized when it bounces back from reflec tive surfaces such as large windows Conversely highs tend to be muffled by soft surfaces such as drapes rugs upholste...

Page 12: ...er model s manual for the specific wire needs Care must be taken to avoid obstacles when running wire In general you should pay particular attention to the following Avoid locations concealing pipes heating ducts and AC wiring in the general vicinity Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for any distance If you have to run them paral lel make sure to space the speaker wires ...

Page 13: ...careful to keep it clean Store it before you begin painting Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately For the grille Russound recommends a spray applica tion using latex paint diluted 4 to 5 1 with water If you re using an aerosol spray paint make sure that you achieve the same coverage on both grille and frame While the paint is still wet on the grille and the grille is not in the frame...

Page 14: ...n aerosol spray paint make sure that you achieve the same coverage on both grille and frame While the paint is still wet on the grille and the grille is not in the frame use a gentle burst of com pressed air against the outside surface to clear the fine holes in the metal mesh After the paint has thoroughly dried remove the paint shield from the frame and store for future use The shield may be hel...

Page 15: ... older homes When you re reasonably sure of where the wall s studs are and are completely sure there isn t an electri cal cable water pipe or heating duct in that vicinity of wall position the cardboard mounting template and draw around its outer perimeter with a pencil If you don t trust your eye use a level to make sure the hole will be straight Drill a 1 inch hole in the center of the pencil ou...

Page 16: ...peakers and slightly reduces the transmission of sound to the adjacent room There will not be room to place insulation directly behind the woofer magnet but you can fill the rest of the cavity from top to bottom or as far as you can access JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION The following steps outline how to bring wires to the amplifier location The speaker wires will be terminated in an outlet box attache...

Page 17: ... END 1 Mount the speaker frame as shown in Figure 9 Center and level the frame in the cut out hole and tight en the 2 Phillips screws until the clamps rotate and are drawn up snugly from behind clamping the frame in place Tighten each screw snugly but do not over tight en 2 Cut off excess wire leaving about 2 feet extending through the frame 3 Pull the speaker wire conductors apart so they re sep ...

Page 18: ...wires must be connected to the corresponding left and right speak er terminals on the amplifier receiver CONNECT TO THE AMPLIFIER WALL CONNECTOR PLATE 1 Route wiring through an electrical outlet box retrofit junction box or low voltage mounting ring Mount the box or ring to the drywall 2 Terminate the wires to a wall plate with binding posts Russound PlateMate BP10D is suitable attaching the POSIT...

Page 19: ...om pliable non rusting aluminum If the grille seems loose in the frame gently remove it carefully bend a slight flare on the outer edges and re insert into the frame HOW TESTING SPEAKER POLARITY AND CHANNEL CONNECTIONS Before you put away all of your tools it s a good idea to test the speaker polarity and channel connections It is helpful if you ve labeled your wires to identify the left and right...

Page 20: ... For Surround Sound use the level setting test tone built into most Surround Sound processors 8 Swap the wires attached to the left and right speaker terminals 9 Repeat steps 1 through 5 A QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before seeking service from your Russound dealer please read through these troubleshooting tips for sim ple remedies NO SOUND FROM EITHER SPEAKER 1 Incorrect source selected on receiv...

Page 21: ...nt vibration damping with quarter turn Twist Lock fasteners Dimensions 12 25 H x 8 25 W 31 1 cm x 20 9 cm Series Music Model SP M8IM Description Rectangular In wall Cut Out 15 0 H x 9 25 W 38 1 cm x 23 5 cm Woofer 8 0 20 3 cm woven glass fiber Tweeter Pivoting 25mm 1 0 silk dome fluid cooled Recommended Power 5 120 watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Efficiency 90 dB 1W 1M w 1kHz Frequency Response 40H...

Page 22: ...ping with quarter turn Twist Lock fasteners Dimensions 12 25 H x 8 25 W 31 1 cm x 20 9 cm Series Hi Fi Model SP H8IM Description Rectangular In wall Cut Out 15 0 H x 9 25 W 38 1 cm x 23 5 cm Woofer 8 0 20 3 cm woven glass fiber long throw Tweeter Pivoting 25mm 1 0 aluminum dome fluid cooled Recommended Power 5 140 watts Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms nominal Efficiency 91 dB 1W 1M w 1kHz Frequency Respo...

Page 23: ...butors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service Russound reserves 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 th...

Page 24: ...Russound 5 Forbes Road Newmarket NH 03857 tel 603 659 5170 fax 603 659 5388 e mail tech russound com www russound com fax on demand 603 659 5590 LR3130 0009 ...

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