Russound Contractor Series Owner's Manual

Russound Contractor Series Owner's Manual

In-wall/in-ceiling speakers

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  • Page 1 built for sound - priced for value...
  • Page 2: Stereo Imaging

    • Where speaker wire can be run STEREO IMAGING If your Russound Ceiling Speakers are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging. The term “stereo imaging” refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so that it sounds like the performers are in a three-dimensional space between the speakers.
  • Page 3: Speaker Wire Paths

    • Any wall which can’t provide proper depth (clearance) for the back of the Russound speaker. This includes brick or concrete walls where the wallboard or paneling is attached to thin furring strips. • Inside wall space less than 10” wide and 24” in height •...
  • Page 4: Painting The Speakers

    PAINTING THE SPEAKERS If you like the designer white finish which is a part of your Russound Contractor speakers, then you are ready to install. But if you want your speakers to completely blend in with a colored wall or accent the sur- face, now is the time to paint the speakers’...
  • Page 5: At The Amplifier End

    6a. FIRST TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER! Swap the wires attached to the left and right speaker terminals. A QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before returning your Russound speakers for service, it is a good idea to check out these simple remedies first. No sound from either speaker: 1.
  • Page 6 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NEW CEILING SPEAKERS Russound Contractor speakers are designed to last the life of your home if you follow a few simple rules. The main “killers” of any loudspeaker system are: • overdriving an underpowered amplifier • too much power at high volumes •...
  • Page 7: Speaker Specifications

    SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Power: 5 - 50 watts Frequency Response: 65Hz - 16kHz +/- 3 dB Nominal Impedance: 8/8 ohms per channel Recommended Power: 5 - 50 watts Frequency Response: 65Hz - 20kHz +/- 3 dB Nominal Impedance: 8/8 ohms per channel...
  • Page 8 SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS Model: SP-C523 Description: Round 2-Way In-wall/In-ceiling loudspeaker pair Woofer: 5.25” (13.3 cm) poly-mica Tweeter: Pivoting 1/2” (1.3 cm) Neodymium Mylar Cut-Out: 6.5” (16.5 cm) Mounting Depth: 3.25” (9.5 cm) Recommended Power: 5 - 60 watts Efficiency: 88 dB (1W @ 1M w/1kHz)
  • Page 9: Warranty

    Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required.
  • Page 10 NOTES...
  • Page 11 NOTES...
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