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Read Instructions:
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.
Retain instructions:
Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings:
All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions:
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning:
Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Damage Requiring Service:
The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
A.
The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
B.
Product has been dropped, or damaged.
C.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Energy Speaker Systems products! Proprietary
technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and
accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at
helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening
satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to
make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play your Energy Speaker Systems
speakers to their full capabilities until they have been properly broken in. This process should
last approximately 50 to 100 hours of music playback. This can be easily be done by putting
your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at
average room volume listening levels.
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
All Energy speakers are designed to be extremely efficient. All models are designed to be 8
ohm compatible allowing playback on almost any amplifier or receiver on the market. Most
amplifiers with a power rating of 20-100 watts per channel will effectively operate your
Energy speakers.
Warning: If an amplifier or receiver is over-driven, the resulting distortion is actually many
times greater than its rated power. Over-driven amplifier distortion is called “Clipping”,
easily identified by its fuzzy, distorted sound, and can damage any speaker. The volume
control of most amplifiers and receivers is a logarithmic type, which means that full power
may be reached with the volume control set at as little as the halfway point. Operating the
loudness, treble, or bass controls increases power output well beyond rated levels. The
warranty on your speakers is therefore void if the voice coils are burned or damaged as a
result of overpowering or clipping.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA
(see back cover)
WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA:
Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local
dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your Energy Speaker Systems
products to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a service
center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end
user in other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished and properly
packaged for return shipment at the end user's expense.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: If you are unable to install the speakers yourself , please contact an authorized
installation contractor, or your authorized Energy Speaker Systems retailer.
Caution: Turn off all power in your audio/video system before proceeding with your
installation. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.
To install the speakers follow these easy steps:
1) Decide the placement for your speakers. Advanced planning in regards to the
placement of your speakers is critical. It is imperative that the wall or ceiling cavity be
free from debris, moisture, wall insulation, and any material that is easily combustible.
The mounting location must also be void of wall studs or bracing, in the location for
the cut-out. Adequate depth for the speaker to fit flush to the wall or ceiling surface is
important. If you are unsure about the contents of the wall in which you wish to
mount the speakers, simply drill a small hole and using a metal clothing hanger, insert
the end of the hanger into the wall and twist it to feel for any debris or wall studs.
2) Once you have determined the final mounting position, use the supplied template and
mark the cut-out on the wall or ceiling, depending on the model purchased. To mark
the cut-out size, simply trace an outline of the supplied template, found in the box,
with a pencil.
3) Using the appropriate wall cutting tool, accurately cut the hole in the wall material,
based on the appropriate cut-out dimension.
4) Install speaker cable(s) from the receiver or amplifier to the inside of the wall or
ceiling, and leave enough slack in the wire so it can hang out from the hole. Using the
appropriate wire is essential, as your local municipality may have certain wiring codes
that must be maintained.
NOTE: To connect the EAS-6Cst you will need to run both the left and right speaker cables
to one single hole as this speaker has stereo input connectors.
5) Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the receiver to the
positive (RED+) terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on
the receiver to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the speaker. To connect the wire to
the speaker, completely push the appropriate terminal in, and insert the wire through
the hole that appears on the terminal. Release the terminal and the internal springs
will hold the wire in place. Repeat for the other terminal.
NOTE: If you inadvertently reverse one of the connections (i.e, red to black), you will notice
a severe lack of bass from your system. This is called wiring the system “Out of Phase”. If
this occurs, check the wiring and re-connect as necessary.
NOTE: To connect the EAS-6Cst you must repeat the connection procedure for both left and
right channels on one EAS-6Cst speaker. This speaker has dual input terminals providing
sound for both the left and right channels of your amplifier or receiver.
In Ceiling Models: (EAS-6C, EAS-8C, EAS-6Cst)
6) Insert the entire speaker into the hole, and using a Philips screwdriver, tighten the
screws attached to the dog clamps until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
In Wall Models: (EAS-6W)
7) NOTE: Before installing the EAS-6W, set the two position switch on the rear of the
speaker to either the 0 dB or the +3db position. The zero position maintains a flat,
even frequency response, while the +3db position will increase the sound output to
the tweeter. The +3dB position is to be used in rooms with excessive sound absorption
material such as thick carpet, drapes, couches, etc.
8) The EAS-6W speaker installs in two stages. First remove the speaker from the bezel,
by removing the 6 screws found on the front of the speaker. Once the screws are
removed, separate the bezel from the baffle.
9) Insert the speaker bezel into the hole, and using a Philips screwdriver, tighten the
screws attached to the dog clamps until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
10) Once the bezel is installed, install the speaker into the mounting bezel and using a
Philips screwdriver, tighten the screws until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
PAINTING THE BEZEL AND GRILLE
If you wish, you can paint the speaker bezel and grille to match the décor and design of
your home.
1) For the in wall model, simply separate the bezel from the speaker baffle and paint the
bezel, before you install the speaker portion. The grille is easily separated and can be
painted on its own.
2) For the in ceiling models, use the wall template as a paint mask. Carefully cut the
marked line on the template to create a template that fits inside the bezel, designed to
help facilitate painting. Insert the paint mask, paint the bezel, and then remove the
mask when the paint is dry.
NOTE: If you paint the speaker grilles, ensure that the holes are still open allowing sound to
come through. If any holes become filled with paint, find a small sharp tool and carefully
remove the paint before completing the installation.
FINE TUNING THE SPEAKERS
To fine tune the speakers, you can adjust the angle of the tweeter slightly to direct the
sound towards the seating positions. This option is offered in order to compensate for poor
mounting locations.
Caution: Be extremely careful when adjusting the tweeter as it is very easy to touch the
tweeter, and cause permanent damage which is not covered under the manufacturers
warranty. Do not touch the tweeter in any way.
We sincerely hope you enjoy your new speakers for a lifetime!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
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