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NEW CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING THE SPEAKER
FRAME AND GRILLE
FRAME AND GRILLE
SoundPoint Series loud-speak-
ers can be painted to match
any decor. If you wish to
change their color, the satin
finish on the grille and frame
will function as a primer coat.
Before painting, install the paint
shield (inner section of tem-
plate in the assembly kit)
securely into the recess in the
ers can be painted to match
any decor. If you wish to
change their color, the satin
finish on the grille and frame
will function as a primer coat.
Before painting, install the paint
shield (inner section of tem-
plate in the assembly kit)
securely into the recess in the
baffle. This will protect the
speaker components and baffle
from paint residue. Use a high-
quality spray paint, and apply a
thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille per-
forations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
speaker components and baffle
from paint residue. Use a high-
quality spray paint, and apply a
thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille per-
forations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
Note: Gently remove the
acoustical foam blanket from
the grille before painting.
Reattach the blanket after the
paint has dried.
acoustical foam blanket from
the grille before painting.
Reattach the blanket after the
paint has dried.
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
Speaker Model
Speaker Model
Rough-In Frame Kit
SP5
RIF5
SP6
RIF6
SP6C
RIF6C
SP6CS
RIF6CS
SP8
RIF8
SP8CRIF8C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
FROM ANY OF THE
SPEAKERS:
FROM ANY OF THE
SPEAKERS:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
is on and a source is playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
your receiver/amplifier.
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
COMING FROM ONE
SPEAKER:
COMING FROM ONE
SPEAKER:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut, punctured or
touching each other.
touching each other.
IF THERE IS LOW (OR
NO) BASS OUTPUT:
NO) BASS OUTPUT:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polar-
ity (+ and –).
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polar-
ity (+ and –).
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.
subwoofer to your system.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,
make sure your receiver/
processor is correctly config-
ured. When using a subwoofer,
make sure the subwoofer
output of the receiver/proces-
sor has been enabled. If no
subwoofer is being used, make
sure the left and right front and
rear speakers have been con-
figured as “LARGE.” See your
receiver/processor’s owner’s
manual for futher information
make sure your receiver/
processor is correctly config-
ured. When using a subwoofer,
make sure the subwoofer
output of the receiver/proces-
sor has been enabled. If no
subwoofer is being used, make
sure the left and right front and
rear speakers have been con-
figured as “LARGE.” See your
receiver/processor’s owner’s
manual for futher information
on correct speaker configura-
tion in Dolby Digital, DTS and
other surround sound modes.
tion in Dolby Digital, DTS and
other surround sound modes.
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS
AT LOW VOLUMES BUT
SHUTS OFF
AS VOLUME IS
INCREASED:
AT LOW VOLUMES BUT
SHUTS OFF
AS VOLUME IS
INCREASED:
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut , punctured or
touching each other.
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut , punctured or
touching each other.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
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ENGLISH
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