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Elan Elios 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 .............. 22-25 Limited Warranty ..........Back Page © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 1...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    And that was only the beginning. Taking the holistic approach, our guiding tenet when developing Elios was that a whole system of values must be analyzed rather than simply its individual components. Ev-...
  • Page 5 Elios Cinema Speakers 7´´ In–Walls Premium In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers For The Home Theater Introducing the Elios line of Cinema Speakers; seven in-wall and in-ceiling speaker models specifically designed to reproduce the dynamic, high-end audio required for BKT7W Home Theater environments.

  • 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 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

    Be sure that the bracket frame is facing out for drywall cutting accuracy. All rough-in brackets must be securely mounted to wall studs and cannot be installed after the drywall is up! Rough-In Brackets The chart below details the correct rough-in bracket for each ELIOS Cinema speaker. Bracket Use w/ Speaker BKT9C...
  • 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

    ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Positioning Speakers ELIOS speakers are specifically designed to produce outstanding audio quality when properly placed in relationship to the listening area. Human hearing relies on midrange and high frequencies to determine spatial direction (where a sound is coming from).
  • Page 21 The correct location will depend on the specifics of the listening area. The drawing below shows a Home Theater with cor- rectly positioned tweeters. E752W E752W E552W E95C E95C © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 19...

  • Page 22: Setting Switches

    The BASS switch is designed to Increase or decrese the low frequency response of 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.

  • Page 23: Painting

    The Treble switch is designed to Increase or decrese the high frequency response of ELIOS speakers. Select the + position to increase the high frequency output. Select - to decrease the high frequency output. Select the 0 position for flat frequency response.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Crossover Custom “Q” multi-pole Switches Bass & EQ Cutout Dims. 12-5/8 in. (320 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 13-7/8 in. (353 mm) Depth 6-1/2 in. (165 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT9PC Page 22 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 8 Ohms Crossover Custom “Q” multi-pole Switches High Freq. Cutout Dims. 10-7/8 in. (275 mm) Outside Frame Dims. 12-1/8 in. (308 mm) Depth 6-3/4 in. (171 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT9C © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 23...
  • Page 26 (in.) 9-1/2 W x 19 H (mm) 241 x 483 Outside Frame Dims. (in.) 10-3/4 W x 20-1/4 H (mm) 273 W x 514 H Depth 4 in. (102mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT77W Page 24 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 (mm) 184 W x 365 H Outside Frame Dims. (in.) 8-3/8 W x 15-7/16 H (mm) 231 W x 392 H Depth 4 in. (102 mm) Rough-in Brackets BKT55W © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 25...
  • Page 28 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 Page 26 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 ELAN HOME SYSTEMS CINEMA SPEAKERS Notes: © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved. Page 27...
  • Page 30 CINEMA SPEAKERS ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Notes: Page 28 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 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. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment...

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