Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual

Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual

Acclaim 7 series in-ceiling twist & tilt loudspeaker
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Acclaim™ 7 Series
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Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Acclaim™ 7 Series In-ceiling Twist & Tilt™ Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 IntroductIon Introduction Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 7 Series In-ceiling Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The Acclaim line provides solutions for background music, dedicated music listening and home theater.
  • Page 3: Preparation / Wiring Info

    T-bar "drop ceilings" with very thin fiberboard panels which can buzz and vibrate. If needed, reinforce the drop-in panel with wood or particle board. What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier- •...
  • Page 4: Preparation / Speaker Placement

    The Twist & Tilt technology offers the option of tilting the driver/baffle assembly 15° to focus the sound towards the chosen listening area. A zero° tilt allows for uniform dispersion. Focused dispersion - using 15° tilt Uniform dispersion - using 0° tilt Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 5 The multiple surround locations can all be made to work as long as the speakers are properly directed. The ceiling speakers should be directed so that the sound is aimed toward the listener. Good Placement Home Theater Background Listening Surround Sound Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 6: Preparation For Installation

    Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles. the ceiling. Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all wiring, adjacent studs. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out. There are pipes, duct work, and lightly mark the outline with a pencil.
  • Page 7 • If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire. with ordinary latex paint. Remove the speaker baffle before painting.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Connect a safety wire from the building structure to the speaker frame Arrow or through the speaker basket. It should not interfere with the speaker operation. Align 0° or 15° on baffle with arrow on frame Safety wire Attach Safety Wire Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 9 Secure Baffle to Frame snug against the drywall. Frame Arrow molded into the frame - If using focused dispersion, point in the direction desired before tightening clamps. Screws Install Speaker Frame Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 10: Tests And Adjustments

    Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your new -3 dB: Reduces the loudness of the selected frequency (Bass or Treble) Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting guide.) 0 dB: Selected frequency remains neutral (recommended start setting) Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check for stray wire strands crossing the speaker terminals. • Defective speaker - contact your Russound dealer or call Russound Tech Support at 603.659.5170. • Any other problems not listed, discuss with your dealer or call Russound. Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Range: 47 Hz - 27 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms Frequency Adjustment: Treble and Bass switches Unit Weight: 4.1 lbs (1.9 kg) Nominal Impedance: 4/5/6 ohms Unit Weight: 3.32 lbs (1.5 kg) Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 Unit Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 27 kHz ± 3 dB Frequency Range: 35 Hz - 27 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 4/5/6 ohms Unit Weight: 5.6 lbs (2.5 kg) Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 14 Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms per channel Frequency Range: 32 Hz - 22 kHz -6/+3 dB Unit Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg) Frequency Adjustment: Treble and Bass switches Nominal Impedance: 4/5/6 ohms Unit Weight: 5.27 lbs (2.4 kg) Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    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. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3"...
  • Page 16: Installation Manual

    Russound, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Specifications are subject to change without notice. tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. email: tech@russound.com www.russound.com 28-1307 Rev. 1 04/01/09...

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