Boston Acoustics HSi H460T2 manual

HSi H460T2 W eather-Resistant S ter eo In- C eiling Speaker • W eather and high-humidity resistant materials • Ideal for bathr ooms , saunas, and por ches Haut-parleur stéréo encastr é au plafond résistan t au intempéries • F ait de matériaux résistants aux intempéries et à l’humidité • Idéal pour salles de bain, saunas et pati[...]

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

– 4 – Fr equency Response (±3dB) Recommended Amp P ower Nominal Impedance S en si t iv i ty (2.83v at 1m) T weet er Bass Unit Crossov er Fr equency External Dimensions (Diameter) Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Depth (from surface) Optional New Construction Bracket Optional Cov er Plate Specifications HSi H460T2 75Hz–20kHz 10-70 watts Dual 8[...]

– 5 – Included • Speaker • Grille w/scrim cloth • Paint shield • Cutout templat e • Screwdriver bit (VSi H470T2 only) Placement / L ocation Tips Exterior locations that include some protection from the elements are preferr ed. Unprotected outdoor locations may cause the speaker to deteriorate more quickly over time . Boston high-humid[...]

– 6 – Surround Speaker When using the speakers as sur- round speakers, you will w ant 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 speaker can be fine-tuned by rotating the tweeter island and switching between direct and diffuse modes. ( VSi[...]

– 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 • T weeters face fr ont and back Surround Placement Option #2 • Diffuse mode • T weeters face fr ont and back Opción de colocación ambiental nº 1 • Modo directo •[...]

– 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 • T weeters face fr ont and back Surround Placement Option #4 • Diffuse mode • T weeters face side w alls Opción de colocación ambiental nº 3 • Modo directo • Alta[...]

– 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 • Rear speaker–direct mode • T weeters face fr ont and back Surround Placement Option #6 • Side speakers–diffuse mode • Rea[...]

Fiber glass lining Additional drywall screws Adhesive between studs and drywall – 10 – Joist Ceiling Material 8 ¾ " 222mm 6 ¾ " 171mm 10 ⁄ " 275mm 8 ⁄ " 225mm Installation T ips Required Clearanc es Behind the mounting surface, there must be 1-inch (25mm) of clearance around the mounting hole. New Construct[...]

– 11 – Bass Management If you are using your High Humidity loudspeaker with a surround-sound processor and subwoof er , set the bass management control to “small” for the HSi H460T2 and the VSi H470T2. Consult your surround-sound receiver or pr ocessor manual for instructions on changing bass management settings. Optional Brackets for New C[...]

– 12 – Wiring Depending on the application, there are sever al different wa ys to wire the speaker . Single Stereo Speaker If your 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) t o the Dual Input Setting (see 1). 2. Connect the wires to the t[...]

– 13 – Surround Speaker If your 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 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 speaker can be configured[...]

– 14 – Installation Instruc tions 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 installers or those possessing skills in construction, experience with the proper use of hand and power tools, knowledge of loc al b[...]

– 15 – All Installations 1. Strip 1 ⁄ 2 -inch (12mm) of insulation from the wire, and twist the wire strands together . The 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 speaker into the cutout (see diagram #6). 4. [...]

– 16 – 5. Rotate the tweeter island by 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. I nsert the grille into the slots in the baffle by gently applying pressur[...]

– 17 – P ainting The Speaker F rame The speaker may be painted bef ore or after installation. The speaker has already been primed. 1. I nsert the supplied paint shield into the frame of the speaker and secure with tape if necessary. (see diagram #10). 2. Paint the frame. If you are using spray paint, apply two light coa ts. If you are applying [...]

Po wer Handling/ Listening Lev els The power r ecommendations for the speaker assume that you will operate 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 down the volume. P rolonged or repeated operation of y our [...]

– 19 – For EU C ustomers Only This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it ma y be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to [...]

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