NHT iC1 Owner's Manual

NHT iC1 Owner's Manual

In-ceiling loudspeakers

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iC1, iC2, iC3 and iC4
In-Ceiling Loudspeakers
OWNER'S MANUAL
Now Hear This
527 Stone Road
Benicia, CA 94510
800-NHT-9993

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  • Page 1 In-Ceiling Loudspeakers OWNER’S MANUAL Now Hear This 527 Stone Road Benicia, CA 94510 800-NHT-9993...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Thank you for your purchase of the NHT in-ceiling loudspeaker. Please take a few minutes to read through this owner's manual prior to installing your new speakers. The information provided will help you to obtain maximum performance from your audio system. If you...
  • Page 3 (surround) channels in a home theater system, make sure to install them toward the “rear” of the room (the oppo- site side from where the television will likely be). For best results, position the NHT in-ceiling speakers 40 to 60 degrees off-axis from the listening position.
  • Page 4 2. The wings feature progressively elongated sections (1”, 1”, 2”, 2”, 2”, 3”, 3”) with screw holes spaced in one inch increments. The iCB6 and iCB8 have NHT logos on one side, this side should be oriented away from the drywall. Attach the wings to the joists with the 5 x 50mm flathead screws or staples.
  • Page 5 Step #9. 9. The NHT in-ceiling speakers use an absorptive foam pad (except the iC1) on the inside of the grille to shape the sound radiation (fig.5). There is a circular section in the center of the paint shield that serves as a template for attaching it.
  • Page 6 Use a saber saw with a metal cutting blade or a pair of tin snips to gently cut through the lath, being careful not to vibrate plaster off the ceiling. 5. To mount the NHT in-ceiling speaker into an existing ceiling, the use of a mounting bracket is optional.
  • Page 7 Painting The bezel frame and grille of the NHT in-ceiling speakers are finished in a matte white finish that may be painted to match the ceiling. Keep in mind that the grille contains hundreds of tiny holes that are essential to the sound of the speaker. Take care not to cover these holes with paint.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation The NHT in-ceiling speakers are designed to handle a wide range of listening levels, but every speaker has limits. It is important to use common sense and listen for signs of possible distress from the speakers. Underpowered amplifiers are most often the cause of speak- er damage.
  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    NHT without charge to you for parts or actual repair work.

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