OSD Audio MKW-850 Owner's Manual

OSD
AUDIO
Tools needed for installation
- Wire cutter
- Pencil
- Philips-head screwdriver
- Drill
- Sandpaper
- Tape Measure
Quick installation guide
- Where is the best place to install the speakers
- Where do the speakers sound the best
- Try to separate the speakers 6 - 10 feet apart.
- When placing the speakers in the ceiling, try to install them
so that the xed 15 angle woofer is pointed towards the main
listening area. (For LCR model only)
- If you intend to paint the grilles, try to do so before installation.
STEP 1
Trace along the inclusive template. Cut along the traced line using a
drywall saw or rotary drill. A simple, inexpensive drywall saw (about
$10 at your local hardware store) is the best choice for beginners.
Caution: This is the most important part of the entire installation.
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. Use a
piece of sandpaper to sand down the cut out edge for a smoother
contour. (See Diagram 1 and Diagram 2)
STEP 2
Run the cable into the cut out location while leaving an extra two
feet to make the connection to the speaker easier. Strip back
approximately ½" inch of the speaker cable insulation and twist
the copper wires tightly for easy insertion.
On the back of the speaker, press down on the gold-plated
compression terminal to reveal the "eye" and insert the speaker
cable through the eye for secure connection. Release the compres-
sion terminal to lock each cable securely.
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Speaker wire
- Utility knife
To determine the length and the gauge of speaker wire, you will need to
- Safety eyewear
measure the distance between your receiver/amplifier and the speakers.
- Gloves
- Measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier to the speakers.
- Always buy more than you think you would need.
- Equal wire lengths should always be used to maintain an equal
balance in sound volume.
- Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a long
distance.
18AWG minimum - for distances up to ............................ . 10 ft
16AWG - from .................................................... 10 to 50 ft
14AWG - from ................................................... 50 to 100ft
STEP 3
Your in-wall speakers come from the factory with the tweeter facing
response. However, you can adjust the tweeter to focus the sound at
your listening location. In order to do this, gently press on the grill (See
Diagram 3). Caution: Do not touch the tweeter dome while adjusting for
your hearing preference. (See Diagram 3)
Diagram 1:
Cutout tracing
STEP 4
Tighten the dog-ear brackets by simply turning the screws on the
slowly clockwise. The quick-turn mounting system and frame will
"sandwich" or clamp around the wall to hold the speaker securely in
place. (See Diagram 4)
Diagram 2:
Cut Out
Closed
Owner's Manual In-Wall Speakers
Tweeter
Loose
dog ear
Diagram 3:
Adjust the tweeter here
Diagram 4:
Mounting Dog Ear
Closed
Loose