User manual BOSTON ACOUSTICS VSI 5830

[. . . ] Installation s h o u l d o n l y b e p e r formed by professional installers or those possessing skills in construction, experience with the proper use of hand and power tools, knowledge of local building and electrical codes, and familiarity with the environment in which the VSi 5830, HSi 4830 or HSi N8430 will be installed. Install the speakers to meet all local building, energy, and electrical codes. Since the speaker installation is permanent and the furniture placement may not be, you should first determine the best long-term location for the speakers--one that will accommodate relocation of the furniture in the room while still providing well-balanced sound to the primary listening area. The tweeter and midrange baffle of the speaker has been angled to deliver accurate on-axis response to the listening position. [. . . ] If there is already insulation in the ceiling that has a paper backing facing the speaker, remove the backing in the area behind the installation location. ) Taking steps to increase the rigidity of the mounting surface by using additional drywall screws, and/or the use of a construction adhesive between the drywall and joists adjacent to the speaker location, will further enhance performance. If you are using your loudspeakers with a surround sound processor and subwoofer, set the bass management control to "small. If the VSi 5830, HSi 4830, and HSi N8430 loudspeakers are installed in a damp location (kitchen, bathroom), they should be positioned so that moisture cannot collect inside them. The VSi 5830, HSi 4830, and HSi N8430 speakers are NOT for use in locations where they will be submerged. For new construction installations, we offer new construction brackets. Use a sharp pointed instrument such as an awl or the optional Boston Acoustics grille pick (sold separately). The response of a speaker changes when it is mounted close to the boundary junctions of a room (near an adjacent wall or close to the corners of the room). Your Boston VSi 5830 loudspeakers have been carefully voiced to compensate for these boundary effects. The speaker is mounted less than 18-inches (46cm) from the junction of two surfaces (wall/ceiling). The speaker is mounted less than 24-inches (61cm) from the junction of three surfaces (a room corner). Less than 24"/61cm ­ Boundary Compensation ON More than 24"/61cm ­ Boundary Compensation OFF Less than 18"/46cm ­ Boundary Compensation ON More than 18"/46cm ­ Boundary Compensation OFF Always turn off the amplifier or receiver when connecting speakers or any other components to the system. Installation should only be performed by professional installers or those possessing skills in construction, experience with the proper use of hand tools, knowledge of local building and electrical codes, and familiarity with the environment in which the speaker will be installed. Install the speaker to meet all local building, energy, and electrical codes. A utility knife, jigsaw, or other tool for cutting the required hole in the mounting surface · Make a small hole at the center of the speaker location. Insert a long, bent piece of wire and rotate it to confirm that there are no obstructions behind the chosen location (see diagram #2). The speaker jack will accept either bare wire up to 12gauge or single banana plugs. The mounting arms will pivot into position and clamp the speaker to the mounting surface (see diagram #4). The tweeter and midrange baffle can be rotated, preventing the need to loosen the entire speaker to properly position the baffle. To rotate the speaker baffle, first turn the four flathead screws 90º counterclockwise into the "Unlock" position (see diagram #5 and #6). [. . . ] The power recommendations for the speakers assume that you will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion. Even our rugged speakers can be damaged by an amplifier if it is producing distortion. Prolonged or repeated operation of your speaker with a distorted signal from the amplifier can cause damage that is not covered by the warranty. If it is necessary to return your speaker to the factory, please ship it prepaid. [. . . ]