Elan Elios E75C Installation Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............... 5-21 Wiring Speakers ..............5 Mounting Speakers ............... 10 Positioning Speakers ............18 Setting Switches ..............20 Painting ................21 Specifications .............. 22-26 Limited Warranty ..........Back Page © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 1...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    At ELAN, we felt it was about time that expectations were met like never before. Introducing ELIOS - designed to meet your highest expectations. Page 2 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Elios Cinema Speakers 9´´ In–Ceiling w/ Rotating Baffles E95C E93C E94C BKT9PC 9´´ In–Ceiling w/ Stationary Baffles E92C BKT9C E91C Dual 7´´ In–Wall Dual 5.25´´ In–Wall BKT55W BKT55W E552W E532W E752W © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 3...
  • Page 6: Features

    • Easy-Cut Flanges Provide Sleek In-Wall/In-Ceiling Appearance • Easy-Paint Bezels Allows a Wide range of Paint to Properly Adhere • Easy-Catch Debris Screens Prevents Damage to Speaker • Limited Lifetime Warranty Page 4 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Installation

    100 feet, and at least 14 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. If you must cross high-voltage lines, always do so at a 90 degree angle to avoid audible hum through the speakers! © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 5...
  • Page 8 (if used). At the speaker locations, securely fasten the speaker wire to the rough-in bracket. High Voltage Speaker Wiring 12” Wire WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker Wires Through Holes Shared By High-Voltage Wiring! Page 6 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 Zig-zagging the cable also allows flexibility in the placement of the speaker. © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 7...
  • Page 10 Amplifier • One four-conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a stereo volume control, then one two-conductor speaker wire runs to each stereo speaker. Amplifier Volume Control Page 8 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 11: Surround Speakers

    Typically, Home Theater surround speakers are connected directly from the amplifier to the speakers without the use of a volume control. A/V Receiver WARNING: Turn Off Power to Amplifier Before Connecting Speakers! © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 9...
  • Page 12: Mounting Speakers

    The chart below details the correct rough-in bracket for each ELIOS Architectural speaker. Bracket Use w/ Speaker BKT7C E70C E71C E72C E72D BKT7PC E73C E74C E75C E73D BKT7W E71W E72W Page 10 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 2. Attach the Bracket Flanges to the Bracket Frame as shown. Note: Make sure the dimpled side of the flange faces OUT and interlocks with the frame from the rear. © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 11...
  • Page 14 Mounting Rough-In Brackets In Ceilings 1. Decide on the installation location for the speakers. WARNING: Be sure mounting locations are clear of high-voltage wiring, pipes, or other obstructions. Page 12 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Note: Make sure the dimpled side of the flange faces OUT and interlocks with the frame from the rear. 3. Secure the bracket assembly to the ceiling joists with flat-head screws or heavy-duty staples. © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 13...
  • Page 16 3. Connect the speaker wire. Be sure to observe correct polarity! 4. Insert the speaker into the the wall or ceiling opening and carefully tighten each clamping screw, alternating diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit. Page 14 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 - STOP! If any obstructions are detected, patch the pilot hole and try again in another location. Ceiling/Wall Wire or Coat Hanger Pilot Hole © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 15...
  • Page 18 3. Connect the speaker wire. Be sure to observe correct polarity! 4. Insert the speaker into the the wall or ceiling opening and carefully tighten each clamping screw, alternating diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit. Page 16 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 (for applical models). See Positioning Speakers for details. 7. Set the EQ, TREBLE and/or BASS switches, if applicable. See Setting Switches for details. 8. Replace the speaker grille. © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 17...
  • Page 20: Positioning Speakers

    Pivoting Baffle (E75C, E74C, E73C) Models E75C, E74C and E73C feature a pivoting baffle in order to point the midrange driver toward the listening area. Use the bridge of the speakers (where the tweeter is mounted) to move the baffle to the desired position.
  • Page 21 The correct location will depend on the specifics of the listening area. The drawing below shows a stereo listening area with correctly positioned tweeters. E72W E72W © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 19...
  • Page 22: Setting Switches

    ELIOS speakers. Select the + position to increase the low frequency output. Select - to decrease the low frequency output. Select the 0 position for flat frequency response. Normal Bass Output Increased Reduced Bass Output Bass Output Page 20 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 23: Painting

    • If not using spray paint, it is recommend that the paint be thinned to prevent clog ging of the speaker grille perforations. • When painting, several light coats will yield the best results. © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 21...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Crossover Custom “Q” multi-pole Switches Bass & EQ Cutout Dims. 9-3/4 in. (246.5 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 11 in.(279 mm) Depth 5-7/8 (148mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT7PC Page 22 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 8 Ohms Crossover Custom “Q” multi-pole Switches High Freq. Cutout Dims. 8-5/8 in. (220 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 10 in. (253 mm) Depth 4-3/8 in. (111 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT7C © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 23...
  • Page 26 8 Ohms Crossover Custom “Q” single pole Switches Cutout Dims. 8-5/8 in. (220 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 10 in. (253 mm) Depth 4-1/4 in. (108 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT7C Page 24 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 8 Ohms Crossover Custom “Q” multi-pole Switches High Frequency Cutout Dims. 8-5/8 in. (220 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 10 in. (253 mm) Depth 4-3/8 in. (111 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT7C © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 25...
  • Page 28 Cutout Dims. 13-1/2 x 7-7/8 in. (342 x 201 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 14-3/4 x 9-1/4 in. (375 x 234 mm) Depth 3-7/8 in. (97 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT7W Page 26 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 Elios Cinema Speakers 9´´ In–Ceiling w/ Rotating Baffles E95C E93C E94C BKT9PC 9´´ In–Ceiling w/ Stationary Baffles E92C BKT9C E91C Dual 7´´ In–Wall Dual 5.25´´ In–Wall BKT55W BKT55W E552W E752W E532W © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 27...
  • Page 30 ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Notes: Page 28 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 ELIOS speakers are free from defects in materi- als and workmanship provided that the product was purchased from an authorized ELAN Home Systems Dealer. If the purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.

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