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- Page 1 DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION & OWNERS' MANUAL In-Ceiling / In-Wall Loudspeakers...
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Page 2: Installation
DC265 / DC365 Mounting Considerations Dual architectural speakers are designed to work within nearly all interior decorating schemes where in-wall or flush mounting is feasible. Wall mounted and ceiling mounted speakers should be installed away from corners or intersecting walls, and directly adjacent to the listening area. - Page 3 15 feet away from that video source, then the optimal distance between the left and right speakers would be 22.5 feet apart (15'x1.5). The speaker imaging decreases rapidly the further the listener is from the speakers, so an equidistant speaker arangment for multi-channel installation is desired for the best results.
- Page 4 3' from adjacent or intersecting walls. IMPORTANT: The DC265 is not magnetically shielded. Avoid mounting speakers closer than 20” from a video monitor or TV screen. After installation, if any video or TV screen distortion is detected, the video monitor or TV must be moved beyond the effect of the magnet motor.
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Page 5: Installation Tips
The DC265 is designed to use the wall cavity as the enclosure. It is not necessary to install an enclosure unless required to do so by local electrical or fire regulations. - Page 6 Parallel or series wiring is not recommended for these speakers. The speakers should only be connected to receivers with 4-8 ohm amplifier loading. Avoid parallel or series wiring your Dual speakers with any other speaker type or brand. Always connect speaker wires using the correct polarity. Speaker wires are marked for polarity consistency so that you can determine the positive and negative identity of the individual wires within the molded pair insulation.
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Page 7: Installation Guide
The corresponding screw head will protrude identifying which screws you will need to turn once the speaker is connected, and in the proper position within the wall or ceiling. - Page 8 Please do not force further movement in that direction! Replace the white (paintable) grill into the speaker baffle. If a color other than white is desired, the baffle and grille can be painted to match any interior. Most indoor paint types are suitable.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
Unnatural Sounds Distorted or unnatural sound can indicate poor connections, defective electronics, damaged source material or speaker failure. If only one of your speakers has poor sound quality, check the speaker wire and audio connections. For Your Records You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. -
Page 10: Limited Two-Year Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. -
Page 11: Specifications
• 150 Watts Maximum Power Handling • 100 Watts RMS Power Handling • 89 dB SPL +/-3dB • 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz • 8 ohm Nominal Impedance DC265 / DC365 SPECIFICATIONS DC365 • Black carbon fiber cone • Santoprene surround •... - Page 12 Dual Electronics Corp. 21318 64th Ave. South Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 www.dualav.com ©2006 Dual Electronics Corp. NSA0306-V01...