9) Troubleshooting
Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:
No sound from speakers:
• Most stereo receivers have an A/B speaker selector switch. Make certain that this switch
is in the proper position.
• Mute feature is activated.
One speaker is playing while the other is not:
• Check the balance control on the receiver. Make sure it is centered.
• Loose connection at either the receiver or the speaker. Double check connections.
• Bad speaker cable. Replace suspect speaker wire.
Receiver cuts on and off:
• This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative leads. Check
the connections at the back of the receiver, and then at the speaker. Make sure that no
strands of wire from one connector are touching the other connector.
10) Caring For Your In-Wall Speakers
The two most common ways that in-wall speakers are permanently damaged:
1) Not enough power at higher volumes.
2) Too much power at higher volumes.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, far more speakers are damaged as a result of underpower-
ing, than by overpowering. When a receiver runs out of power, it still tries to reproduce the musical
signal by “clipping” the waveform. At loud volumes, this clipping introduces gross amounts of distor-
tion to the speaker, eventually destroying it. If the sound from your in-wall speakers starts to sound
distorted, turn down the volume.
Having plenty of reserve power will help your speakers reproduce dynamic contrasts and quick
transients of music much more effectively. But you do have to exercise good judgement; too much
power will also permanently damage a speaker. Again, if you hear distortion, turn the volume down.
11) Warranty Information
Dayton Audio
®
products are constructed by industry experts, and are thoroughly tested before
shipment. Dayton Audio
®
products are warranted for the period of five years. This warranty is limited
to manufacturer defects, either in materials or workmanship. Dayton Audio
®
is not responsible for any
consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or
extraction of any component of the audio system. In the rare case of a product failure, please contact
your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at (937) 743-8248.
Warranty Limitations
There are no other warranties, either express or implied, which extend the foregoing, and there are no
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The warranty will not cover inci-
dental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products. This includes but is not
limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Non-Warranty Service:
If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company
for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling (937) 743-8248 for details, complete instruc-
tions, and service fee charges.
Contractor Series
In-Wall Speaker
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®
User's Manual
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