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UIW RCS III
Reference Series In-Ceiling Speaker
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology
UIW RCS III Loudspeaker. This reference quality loudspeaker
provides the highest level of sonic performance and construction
quality and is designed for easy flush-mount installation in
ceilings of homes and commercial spaces. Six years of intensive
research and development by Definitive engineers, working in
collaboration with one of the world's leading industrial design
firms, has produced the finest architectural loudspeakers on the
market. The beautiful upscale designer styling of this model
is perfect for the finest homes belonging to the most
discriminating homeowners.
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Summary of Contents for Definitive Technology UIW RCS III
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology UIW RCS III Loudspeaker. This reference quality loudspeaker provides the highest level of sonic performance and construction quality and is designed for easy flush-mount installation in ceilings of homes and commercial spaces. Six years of intensive research and development by Definitive engineers, working in...
- Page 2 The UIW RCS III Loudspeaker The RCS III: • Incorporates high power, high definition cast basket Definitive bass/midrange drivers combined with pressure-coupled low- frequency radiators and state-of-the-art Definitive 1" dome tweeters. • Incorporates polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds. • Incorporates a complete precision crossover system designed by Definitive engineers for seamless driver blending.
- Page 3 UIW RCS III Loudspeakers in the appropriate place on your warranty card. UIW RCS III Applications The UIW RCS III is designed to be mounted in ceilings and used as a front main left, right or center channel loudspeaker in a stealth home theater system of the highest quality.
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Page 4: Installation Procedure Overview
We strongly recommend using a qualified, professional installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes. • The UIW RCS III is designed for mounting inline or at 90 degrees to 12" on-center ceiling joists. • If ceiling joists are wider than 12" apart, you will need to shim (or frame in the enclosure) with appropriate framing material. - Page 5 Installation Procedure Overview • The speaker enclosure needs to be against joists or framing material on the 2 parallel sides that are to be fastened with the screws. • The clearance required on outside ceiling surface is 1" around the cutout to clear the speaker bezel.
- Page 6 Step-by-Step Installation Hole location options and requirements • Mounting in ceiling with joists 12" on-center. – Place template against inside edge of joist. – Trace around template with pencil. – Cut hole. See Diagram 1, page 9 for reference. • Mounting in ceiling with joists wider than 12" on-center. –...
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Page 7: Connecting The Speaker
• Fish wiring out of hole. • Connect the speaker wires to the UIW RCS III taking care to make red to red (+) and black to black (-) terminal connections. • Refer to your amplifier or receiver loudspeaker wiring instructions, turn... - Page 8 Step-by-Step Installation • As a minimum, the speaker must be secured using two screws provided on 2 parallel sides. See Diagrams 1 and 2, page 9 for reference. • If speaker is mounted against a crossbeam, install one additional #8 x 3 wood screw (included) into side that is against crossbeam to secure speaker and prevent rattling.
- Page 9 REAR VIEW (FROM INSIDE CEILING) INSTALLATION IN CEILING WITH JOISTS 12” ON-CENTER MINIMUM CAVITY REQUIRED: • 10 1/2” BETWEEN JOISTS THAT WOOD SCREWS ARE TO BE SECURED TO • 12 3/4” BETWEEN JOISTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS ON SIDES LOCK ARMS ARE TO USED •...
- Page 10 LOCK ARM (2 PLACES) Troubleshooting Your UIW RCS III Speakers If you experience any difficulties with your UIW RCS III Loudspeakers, try the suggestions described below. If you are still having problems, please consult your Definitive Technology authorized dealer for assistance.
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Page 11: Technical Assistance
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. However, if you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center. -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.