HTD HDX Series Owner's Manual

Thank you for giving Home Theater Direct the chance to win your business! We are confident you will find that HTD offers an
outstanding combination of performance and value in everything we make. To ensure you get the most out of your new speakers,
please take a moment to read this manual before you get started. Should you lose this manual, you can always download or print
a copy from www.htd.com.
HTD In-Wall / In-Ceiling Speakers are designed to accurately reproduce soundtracks from both music and video sources,
including today's demanding surround formats. Mounted flush to the wall or ceiling, in-wall / in-ceiling speakers are ideal for many
applications where traditional cabinet-style speakers would be impractical or impossible. They are well suited for both distributing
sound throughout a home as well as more performance-oriented surround sound systems.
Please read the following tips before installing your in-wall / in-ceiling speakers
• All of the speakers in our HDX line can be mounted in a wall or ceiling.
• All in-wall / in-ceiling speakers will sound thin or "tinny" until positioned inside the wall or ceiling. Adding damping material or
insulation behind the speaker will usually improve performance and is highly recommended. If you use insulation make sure
it is the "rolled-in" or bat type. Do not use "blown-in" insulation as it can interfere with the movement of the speaker driver,
negatively impacting performance, and may eventually cause permanent damage.
• Your new in-wall / in-ceiling speakers come packaged with the press-fit grille already attached. To remove this grille prior to
installation, press the "dog ears" (or swing arms) from the back of the speaker into the grille. You may need to gently work your
way around each swing arm in order to work the grille free.
• The press-fit grille is designed for a very tight fit. A tight fit ensures that the speaker grille does not vibrate or fall out during
operation. Make sure the swivel tweeter is aimed appropriately, and the +/- tweeter and +/- woofer switches are in the position
you prefer before installing the grille. If you do need to remove the grille after installation, use a sharp pick or awl to grab the
grille near the edge, then slowly work the grille out.
• If you decide to paint your in-wall / in-ceiling speakers, be careful not to apply paint to the rim of the grille or the inside rim of
the speaker frame. Too much paint can make installing the grille, which is already designed for a tight fit, very difficult. The
best results are achieved by spraying on the paint. Rolling or brushing paint onto the grille often fills in the holes, negatively
impacting performance. Please be sure to remove the acoustically transparent cloth insert prior to painting. This insert uses a
self-stick adhesive and can be re-attached after painting if preferred.
Painting options include using an airbrush, traditional spray paint (can), or a dedicated paint spray gun. Guidelines for thinning
the paint are included with the spray gun, although we have found that thinning the paint a little more than recommended
actually works best. For latex paint (the most common), we recommend mixing one part water with one part paint. Regardless
of the method used, multiple thin coats usually produce better results than one thick coat.
• Allow at least 1" of clearance between the cut-out edge and any studs or joists for the mounting hardware to work properly. A
minimum mounting depth (varies by speaker model) measured from the front surface of the drywall is also required.
The speaker location and associated mounting hardware should not conflict with any existing wires, plumbing, or framing.
Check for obstructions before you cut the hole. If necessary, drill a small hole in the center of the area you plan to mount the
speaker. Cut a piece of coat hanger wire and bend it with a 90-degree angle. Insert the wire into the small hole and fish around
to make sure that no pipes, studs, or other objects will get in the way. If you do find something, you can easily patch the small
hole you drilled. Otherwise, cut the big hole with confidence!
All HTD speakers carry a five-year parts and labor warranty. Warranty registration occurred automatically at the time
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your order was placed. There is no need to complete or mail in additional paperwork.
Additional information, including detailed specifications for each model,
can be found on our website, www.htd.com. Thank you for choosing HTD!
If you have any questions, we can be reached at...
info@htd.com or toll free 1-866-HTD-AUDIO (866-483-2834)
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