SoundSource Owner’s Manual
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SOUNDSOURCE PLACEMENT
Before installing the SoundSource into the wall, you should
consider its placement carefully, taking into account the
location of electrical, plumbing and other fixtures. Contact your
dealer for assistance if you are not sure of the best location
in your particular room environment.
When positioning the SoundSource unit, bear in mind that
every receiver produces heat which must be able to dissipate
freely. For this reason, do not cover any vents and make sure
that there is sufficient ventilation around the unit.
DO NOT
connect the SoundSource to the AC power supply
until all other connections have been made and the AC voltage
(indicated on the power supply) has been checked.
Always remove any CD before moving the SoundSource.
When installing in-wall speakers for use with the SoundSource,
ideal sound will be achieved when the tweeters are placed
at ear level or slightly higher and the usual listening area is
no closer to the wall than the distance between the speakers
themselves.
(See Diagram 2)
When installing in-ceiling speakers for use with the
SoundSource, the speakers should be mounted to the left and
right of the usual listening area.
MOUNTING SURFACE PREPARATION
New Construction - Unfinished Walls
A New Construction Bracket, SpeakerCraft P/N CTL01000
(available from your dealer - see page 18), may be installed
prior to drywall application across studs (up to 24" on-center)
where the SoundSource will be located. Insulation material
should be removed prior to installing drywall. After the hole
is cut and the drywall is installed, the SoundSource can be
easily installed following the instructions under “Installing Wall
Mounting Bracket and SoundSource Unit” on page 6.
Finished Walls
Prior to the actual installation of the SoundSource, it will be
necessary to run cables to the speaker locations. Once the
cable has been properly installed, you are ready to begin instal-
lation of the SoundSource. Following the simple steps listed
below will result in a professional looking installation:
1.
Determine the best area to mount the SoundSource.
This area of the wall should be free of obstructions such
as electrical conduit, HVAC ducts, or water lines. This can
best be determined by noting the placement of fixtures and
gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis
of the location of such obstacles.
2.
Find the studs nearest the desired speaker mounting
location. We highly recommend using a good stud-finder
tool for this procedure. If you are lining up the SoundSource
to some other object or molding in the room, make sure
you consider the size of the faceplate which extends
beyond the mounting hole on all four sides.
3.
Mark the hole. A template for outlining the hole is provided
in the box. Position the template in the desired position and
pencil an outline on the wall.
4.
Cutting the hole.
CAUTION: This is the most important
part of the entire installation. Because of tight tolerances,
there is little room for error.
If you are not certain whether
any obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area,
you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of
your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. Cut at a
45º angle towards the inside of the hole
(See Diagram 3)
.
Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair
much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly
back into the hole. Once you have determined there aren’t
any obstructions in your desired mounting location, start
cutting the finished hole at a 90º angle to the wall surface.
Diagram 3:
Wall Cut Out
Diagram 2:
Ideal Placement
