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Boston Acoustics DSi465T2 manual

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  • Page 1

    VRi5 85T2 DSi465T2 Single Stereo Direct/Dif fuse Designer ™ In-Ceiling Speaker System Altavoz estéreo único directo/ difuso para techo Enceinte de plafond simple stéréo directe/dif fusion Stereo Einzellaut- sprecher für Deckeninstallation mit direkter/dif fuser Abstrahlung[...]

  • Page 2

    operating mode diffuse direct – 2 – Quick Reference Configuration Guide Guía de configuración de refer encia rápida Guide de référence de configuration rapide Schnellanleitung zur Systemkonfiguration operating mode diffuse direct Single Input Setting Use Input "A" Only! 4ohm Input "A" Dual Input Setting Use Inputs "[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Configuration Guide . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Placement/Location Tips . . . .5 Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . .10 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Installation Instructions . . . .14 Painting . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 4

    – 4 – Frequency R esponse (±3dB) R ecommended Amp Pow er Nominal Impedance Sensitivity (2.83v at 1m) Tw eeter Bass Unit Crossov er Frequency External Dimensions (Diameter) Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Depth (from surface) Optional New Construction Bracket Optional Cov er Plate Specifications VRi585T2 48Hz–22kHz 1 0-1 00 watts Dual 8 ohms [...]

  • Page 5

    – 5 – Included • Speaker • Grille w/scrim cloth • Paint shield • Cutout template • Screwdriv er bit Placement / Location Tips Since the speaker installation is permanent and the furniture place- ment may not be , you should first determine the best long-term loca- tion for the speaker—one that will accommodate relocation of the fur-[...]

  • Page 6

    – 6 – Surround Speaker When using the T2 speakers as surround speakers, y ou will want to locate the speakers on opposite side of the room, located parallel with or behind the listening area. Once the speaker is installed, the T2 speaker can be fine-tuned by rotating the tweeter island and switching between direct and dif- fuse modes. We ha ve [...]

  • Page 7

    – 7 – Surround Placement Option #2 Surround Placement Option #1 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) Front 8—16 feet (2.4—4.8m) Front Surround Placement Option #1 • Direct mode • Tw eeters face front and back Surround Placement Option #2 • Diffuse mode • Tw eeters face front and back Opción de colocación ambiental nº 1 • Modo directo • A[...]

  • Page 8

    – 8 – Surround Placement Option #4 Surround Placement Option #3 12–20 feet (3.6–6m) Front 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) Front Surround Placement Option #3 • Direct mode • Tw eeters face front and back Surround Placement Option #4 • Diffuse mode • Tw eeters face side walls Opción de colocación ambiental nº 3 • Modo directo • Altav [...]

  • Page 9

    – 9 – Surround Placement Option #6 Surround Placement Option #5 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) 4–10 feet (1.2–3m) Front 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) Front Surround Placement Option #5 • Side speakers–diffuse mode • R ear speaker–direct mode • Tw eeters face front and back Surround Placement Option #6 • Side speakers–diffuse mode • R e[...]

  • Page 10

    Fiberglass lining A dditional dryw all screws A dhesiv e between studs and drywall – 10 – Joist Ceiling Material VRi585T2 10 7 / 8 " 276mm 12 7 / 8 " 326mm DSi465T2 8 7 / 8 " 225mm 10 7 / 8 " 275mm Installation Tips Required Clearances Behind the mounting surface , there must be 1-inch (25mm) of clearance around the mounting[...]

  • Page 11

    – 11 – Bass Management If you are using y our T2 loud- speaker with a surround-sound processor and subw oofer , set the bass management control to “small” for the VRi585T2 and the DSi465T2. Consult your surround-sound receiver or processor manual for instructions on changing bass man- agement settings. Damp Locations If the T2 loudspeaker i[...]

  • Page 12

    – 12 – Wiring Depending on the application, there are several different w ays to wire the T2 speaker . Single Stereo Speaker If your T2 speaker is going to be used as the sole stereo speaker , refer to the diagram below . 1. Set the input jumper (located on the back of the T2 speaker) to the Dual Input Setting (see 1). 2. Connect the wires to t[...]

  • Page 13

    – 13 – Surround Speaker If your T2 speaker is going to be used as a surround speaker , refer to the diagram below . 1. Set the input jumper (located on the back of the T2 speaker) to Single Input Setting (see 1). 2. Connect the speaker wire to Input “A ” only . Check that you have retained proper polarity (see 2). 3. The T2 speaker can be c[...]

  • Page 14

    – 14 – Installation Instructions W ARNING Always turn off the amplifier or receiv- er when connecting speakers or any other components to the system. Important Installation should only be performed by professional installer s or those pos- sessing skills in construction, experi- ence with the proper use of hand and power tools , knowledge of lo[...]

  • Page 15

    – 15 – All Installations 1. Strip 1 / 2 -inch (12mm) of insula- tion from the wire , and twist the wire strands together . The T2 speaker jack will accept either bare wire (up to 12-gauge) or single banana plugs. 2. Connect the wire to the speaker , being careful to retain proper polarity . 3. Slide the speaker into the cutout (see diagram #6).[...]

  • Page 16

    – 16 – 5. R otate the tweeter island b y touching the outside edges only— do not directly touch the tweeters (see diagram #8). T o determine the best direction in which to position the tweeter plane , please read the Surround Speaker section found on pages 6 through 9. 6. Insert the grille into the slots in the baffle by gently applying press[...]

  • Page 17

    – 17 – Painting The Speaker Frame The speaker may be painted before or after installation. The speaker has already been primed. 1. Insert the supplied paint shield into the frame of the speaker (see diagram #1 0). 2. Paint the frame . If you are using spray paint, apply tw o light coats. If y ou are applying paint with a brush or roller , thin [...]

  • Page 18

    Pow er Handling/ Listening Levels The pow er recommendations for the speaker assume that you will operate the amplifier in a wa y that will not produce distortion. Even our rugged speakers can be dam- aged by an amplifier if it is produc- ing distortion. If you hear a harsh, gritty sound, turn down the v olume. Prolonged or repeated operation of yo[...]

  • Page 19

    – 19 – Notes: Notas: R emarques : Anmerkungen:[...]

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    DCD, DSi, Designer , Kortec, and VRi are trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Boston, Boston Acoustics, and VR are register ed trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2003 Boston Acoustics, Inc. 042-001671-0 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody , MA 01960 USA 978.538.5000 www .bostonacoustics.com[...]