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analog and digital systems HT300iw HT400iw HT800iw owner's manual[...]
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table of contents introduction 1 cautions 1 features 1-2 installation precautions and tips 3 general mounting suggestions 3 prewiring 3 preparing the wall or ceiling cutout 4 final installation 4-5 custom painting 6 operation 6 specifications 7 warranty information 8 intr oduction Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing an a/d/s/ Home Theatr [...]
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high frequency contour switch A 3-position switch located on the tweeter plate serves as a high frequency contour contr ol. The upper position offers a “normal” r esponse suitable for most applications. The bottom position provides the most output and is recommended for of f-axis listening or if the speakers are mounted very high. The center po[...]
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installation pr ecautions and tips Please read these instructions completely for the best enjoyment of your HT Series speakers. When you cut into the wall to install the speaker , do not cut through the facing or insulation that may be behind the wall. This facing is a moisture barrier . Use duct tape or wide vinyl tape to seal any cuts. Keep debri[...]
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pr eparing the wall or ceiling cutout Confirm there is at least 1" between the final cutout and nearby studs or joints for positioning mounting hardwar e. T emporarily fasten the stiff paper template (supplied) to the wall with thumbtacks. Carefully trace around the perimeter with a pencil. Befor e making the final cutout of the entire hole, f[...]
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7. Insert the speaker assembly on an angle so that one of the mounting brackets enters the opening first. (fig. 1) fig1 8. T urn the speaker toward the wall so that the other mounting bracket enters the mounting hole and the speaker is seated on the wall. (fig. 2) fig2 9. Hold the speaker in place in the mounting hole and begin tightening the mount[...]
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r emoving the grille Should it be necessary to remove the grille, insert an awl or other pointed tool into a grille hole near the corner . Gently lift the grille out of the speaker frame. Repeat this procedure at each corner of the grille, gradually lifting the corners of the grille until it is removed. Be careful not to allow anything to touch the[...]
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specifications HT300iw HT400iw HT800iw Mounting hole 6 3/8" x 9 1/8" 6 3/8" x 14 7/8" 6 3/8” x 26 1/2" Depth from fr ont of wall 3 1/4" 3 1/4" 3 1/4" Overall dimensions 7 1/4" x 10 1/8" 7 1/4" x 15 7/8" 7 1/4" x 27 1/2" Power range (RMS watts) 15-80 15-100 15-150 Impedance 4 oh[...]
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warranty information LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER W ARRANTY Directed Electr onics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser , to replace this pr oduct should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase fr om the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROV[...]
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a Directed Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved G39556/61/71 10-02[...]