Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VSi 580T2 Boston Acoustics
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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 ell.
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 t.
C ontents Configuration Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Placement/Loca tion Tips . . . .
– 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 Dia.
– 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 furnit.
– 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.
– 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 fron.
– 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.
– 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 speake.
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 " 22.
– 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.
– 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).
– 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.
– 14 – Installation Instructions W ARNING Always turn off the amplifier or receiv- er when connecting speakers or any other components to the system.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
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.
– 19 – Notes: Notas: Remarques : Anmerkungen:.
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