TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Preparation/Wiring Info ......................3 Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim Thin Bezel In-ceiling and In- wall Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology Preparation/Speaker Placement ..................4-5 with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The speaker line provides solutions for background music, dedicated music listening and home Preparation for Installation ....................
• T-bar "drop ceilings" with very thin fi berboard 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 amplifi er- •...
Use and Placement Determine the intended use and placement of the speakers in the room. The Acclaim Thin Bezel speaker models RSA-61, RSA-62, RSA-63 are designed If they are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need to provide focused dispersion ensuring that high quality sound fi lls the chosen to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging.
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If the prime purpose of the surround system is to listen to music, the ceiling speakers should be aimed at the prime listening position. Acclaim In-ceiling speakers may be used for rear surround sound channels by placing them just behind the viewers. Refer to the 5 channel placement diagram.
Retrofi t Installation Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles. Russound off ers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the Locate existing pipes, duct work, and AC wiring before cutting any holes in adjacent studs. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out. There are the ceiling.
• If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white fi nish that can be painted hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire.
(-). Run an extra pair of conductors and observe proper polarity when making connections. Speaker As screws are tightened clamp will rotate out and snug against the drywall. Screw Insertion of speaker wire on back of speaker baffl e Install Speaker Russound Acclaim Thin Bezel Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
• 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. Press on the outer ring of the tweeter to achieve desired angle.
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"...
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Specifi cations 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 28-1373 08/06/12...
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