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iW4 In-W all Loudspeaker Now Hear This 6400 Goodyear Road Benicia, CA 94510 800-NHT -9993 OWNER’S MANUAL ®[...]
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Thank you for your purchase of the NHT iW4 in-wall loudspeaker . Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner's Manual prior to installing your new speakers. The information provided will help you to obt ain maximum performance from your audio system. If you have questions or need assistance at any time during the inst allation or oper[...]
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Placement The iW4 is designed for in-wall installation, oriented vertically or horizont ally between standard 2" x 4" wood studs. Installation in out door locations or in moisture-prone interior environment s such as indoor swimming pools or saunas is not recommended. S pend some time considering speaker placement prior to install[...]
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Packing List: "iW4" p ack includes: (1) MDF Baffle with drivers and crossover (1) Bezel (1) Metal grille (1) Cutout template (12) 4 x 20mm recessed head screws (8) 4 x 50mm recessed head screws "iW4" pre construction bracket kit includes: (1) Mounting bracket (2) Mounting wings, aluminum T ools Needed: #2 Philips screwdriver Pen[...]
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Inst allation: New Construction (unfinished walls) 1. Begin by installing the mounting bracket between adjacent studs. Attach the mounting wings to the bracket by inserting them into the locking plastic tabs in the side of the bracket (fig.2). 2. Select the desired location for the speaker , using a level to ensure that it is precisely posi[...]
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6. If the iW4 bezel frame and grille are to be painted in the wall, p aint now before installing the baf fle (see "Painting" on the last page). 7. NHT offers iWF foam blocks to optimize the performance if your iW4. See the web site for more information: nhthifi.com Refer to the diagram (fig. 6) for orientation of the foam blocks. Insert o[...]
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Inst allation: Existing Construction (retrofitting finished walls) Warning: Exercise caution when drilling into existing walls. Do not drill through existing wires, pipes, conduits, heating or air conditioning ducts. If you feel resistance while drilling, stop immediately . 1. Using a studfinder or the "knocking" method, locate th[...]
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6. Insert the iW4 mounting bracket diagonally through the cutout in the wall, then pull forward into position. If the cutout was cut cor- rectly according to the cutout template, the bracket should fit snug- ly into place. The plastic t abs on all sides of the bracket will rest against the rear side of the wall (fig.10). If the tabs interfere with [...]
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Painting The bezel frame and grille of the iW4 are finished in a matte white powder-coated finish that may be painted to match the wall. Keep in mind that the grille contains hundreds of tiny holes that are essential to the sound of the speaker . T ake care not to cover these holes with paint. 1. Paint the bezel frame and the grille at the [...]
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Maintenance The iW4's require minimal maintenance under normal use. The grille and frame may be cleaned using a damp cloth or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner . Do not expose the speaker to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or moisture. Do not attempt to clean the actual drivers. Limited W arranty V alid Only in the U.S.A. and Canada W a[...]