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Boston Acoustics VSi 580T2 manual

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  • Page 1

    V Si 580T2 HSi 470T2 Single Stereo Direct/Diffuse In-Ceiling Speaker Sy stem Altav oz estér eo único directo/ difuso para techo Enceinte de plaf ond simple stéréo directe/diffusion Stereo Einz ellautsprecher für Deckeninstallation mit direkter/diffuser Abstrahlung[...]

  • Page 2

    operating mode diffuse direct Input "A" Input "B" – 2 – Quick Reference Configur ation Guide Guía de configuración de referencia r ápida Guide de référenc e de configura tion rapide Schnellanleitung zur Sy stemkonfigur ation operating mode diffuse direct Single Input Setting Use Input "A" On ly! 4ohm Input &qu[...]

  • Page 3

    C ontents Configuration Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Placement/Loca tion Tips . . . . . . . .5 Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 4

    – 4 – Frequency Response (±3dB) Recommended Amp P ower Nominal Impedance S en s i ti v i t y (2.83v at 1m) T weeter Bass Unit Crossov er Frequency External Dimensions (Diameter) Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Depth (from surface) O ptional N ew Construction Brack et O ptional C ov er Pla te Specifications VSi 580T2 48Hz–22kH z 10-100 watts [...]

  • Page 5

    – 5 – Included • Speaker • Grille w/scrim cloth • Paint shield • Cutout template • Screwdriver bit Placement / L ocation Tips Since the speaker installation is per- manent and the furniture placement m ay not be, you should first determine the best long-term location for the speaker—one that will accommodate relocation of the furnit[...]

  • Page 6

    – 6 – Surround Speaker When using the T2 speakers as sur- round speakers, you will want to locate the speakers on opposite sides of the room, located parallel with or behind the listening area. Once each of the speakers is installed, the T2 speak er can be fine- tuned by rotating the tweeter island and switching between direct and dif- f use mo[...]

  • Page 7

    – 7 – Surround Placemen t 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 Surr ound Plac emen t Option #2 • Diffuse mode • T weet ers face front and back Opción de colocación ambiental nº 1 • Modo directo[...]

  • Page 8

    – 8 – Surround Placemen t 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 Surr ound Plac emen t Option #4 • Diffuse mode • T weet ers face side walls Opción de colocación ambiental nº 3 • Modo directo • [...]

  • Page 9

    – 9 – Surround Placemen t Option #6 Surround Placemen t 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 • Rear speaker–direct mode • Tw eeters face front and back Surr ound Plac emen t Option #6 • Side speak ers– diffuse mode [...]

  • Page 10

    Fiber glass lining Additional drywall screws A dhesiv e bet w een studs and drywall – 10 – Joist Ceiling Material VSi 580T2 10 7 / 8 " 2 76mm 12 7 / 8 " 326mm HSi 470T2 8 7 / 8 " 225mm 10 7 / 8 " 276mm Installation T ips Required Clearanc es Behind the mounting surface, there must be 1-inch (25mm) of clearance around the mou[...]

  • Page 11

    – 11 – Bass Management If you are using your T2 loudspeak er with a surround-sound processor and subwoofer , set the bass management control to “small” for the VSi 580T2 and the HSi 470T2. Consult your surround-sound receiv er or processor manual for instructions on changing bass management settings. Damp Locations If the T2 loudspeaker is [...]

  • Page 12

    – 12 – W iring Depending on the application, there are several differ ent ways to wire the T2 speaker . Single Stereo Speak er 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 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 retaine d proper polarity (see 2). 3. The T2 speak er can be [...]

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    – 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 per formed by professional installers or those pos- sessing skills in construction, exper i- ence with the proper use of hand and p ower tools, knowledge of l[...]

  • Page 15

    – 15 – All Installations 1. Str ip 1 / 2 -inch (12mm) of insulation 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 pr oper polarity. 3 . Slide the speak er into the cutout (see diagram #6 ).[...]

  • Page 16

    – 16 – 5. Rotate the t weeter island by touch- ing 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. Inser t the grille into the slots in the baffle b y gently applying pr e[...]

  • Page 17

    – 17 – P ainting The Speaker F rame The speaker may be painted before or after installation. The speaker has already been primed. 1. I nsert the supplied paint shield into the frame of the speaker (see dia- gram #10). 2 . Paint the frame. If you are using spray paint, apply two light coats. If you are applying paint with a brush or roller , thi[...]

  • Page 18

    Po wer Handling/ Listening Lev els The power recommendations f or the speaker assume that you will oper- ate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion. Even our rugged speakers can be damaged by an amplifier if it is producing distortion. If you hear a harsh, gritty sound, turn d own the volume. P rolonged or repeated operation of you[...]

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    – 19 – Notes: Notas: Remarques : Anmerkungen:[...]

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    B ost on, B ost on A c oustics , the B oston Acoustics logo, and Kortec are registered tr ademar ks of B ost on A c oustics , I nc. Specifica tions ar e subjec t t o change without notic e . © 2008 B ost on A c oustics , I nc . 142-003575-0 300 Jubilee Dr iv e , P eabody, MA 01960 USA bostonacoustics.c om[...]

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    Documen t Notes: A pproved b y: Date: Artwork Description: 142-003575-0 V Si 580T2 HSi 470T2 OM Creat ed By: B r i a n S p i e l v o g e l , Senior M arketing Communication Manager , 9 7 8 . 5 3 8 . 5 1 5 3 Artwork P/N: 142-003575-0 Scale: 100% 300 Jubilee Drive P eabody , MA 01960 USA 978-538-5000 C olors: Black Ink; Black on white paper Revisions[...]