Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XA8C Xantech
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08905092C - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ceiling and In-Wall Speaker Systems INTRODUCTION The XTC and XTC Reference series loudspeakers are the result of Xantech’s commitment to build the best speakers possible.
08905092C - 2 - APPLICATION – SINGLE ZONE A single zone setup can be created using an audio re ceiver, general purpose am plifier, or a multi- room amplifier.
08905092C - 3 - ADVANCED APPLICATION – LARGE AR EA, MULTIPLE SPEAKER SYSTEMS Large areas such as gathering rooms or banquet ha lls may require more than a single pair of speakers. Multiple speakers can be connected to the same amplifier channel. This application requires careful understanding of t he amplifiers capabilities.
08905092C - 4 - REQUIREMENTS – SPEAKER PLACEMENT The best sound can be achieved by making sure the speakers are placed is the best position possible. The surface material shoul d be similar for right and left pairs. Also, the cavity volume behind each speaker should be identical.
08905092C - 5 - CAUTION: In-Ceiling Installation Be sure that the ceiling material has a good integrity and is of a material and thickness to support th e weight and vibrations of the speaker installation. NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION The preferred method for new construction installation is using Xantech’s new-construction brackets.
08905092C - 6 - 3) The baffle part of the speaker system can now be installed into the speaker bezel. Place the baffle into the bezel frame. Use the dog-ears on the speaker bezel to secure the system into place.
08905092C - 7 - EXISTING CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION 1) Determine the location for t he installed speaker. Use a stud-fi nder to locate the studs behind the wall. It is a good idea to use a voltage detector to determine if any live wiring is in the area.
08905092C - 8 - 5) Connect the speaker wires to the speaker and place the speaker inside the wall cavity. 6) Carefully tighten the clamping screws. Be sure to alternate diagonally between each screw position. For wall speakers, carefully adjust the frame level after each screw is installed.
08905092C - 9 - FINISHING TOUCH – PIVOTABLE TWEETER All speaker models, except the stereo ceiling models, have pivot-able tweeters. As mentioned in the speaker placement section, the tweeter should be leve l to the listener’s ear.
08905092C - 10 - TROUBLESHOOTING 1. POLARITY It is a good idea to test the polarit y of the speaker and wir e connection. Testing the polarity confirms that positive (+) wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker and amplifier.
08905092C - 11 - SPECIFICATIONS XB525C Speaker Type: Ceiling Mount Driver size: 5.25” Woofer / 22mm T weet er Recommend Amplifier Power: 5-60 Watt s Frequency Response: 50 Hz-22kHz Impedance: 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity (1Watt/1Meter): 90dB Overall Dimensions: 7.
08905092C - 12 - SPECIFICATIONS XA65C Speaker Type: Ceiling Mount Driver size: 6.5” Woofer / 22mm Tweeter Recommend Amplifier Power: 10-85 Watts Frequency Response: 40 Hz-30kHz Impedance: 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity (1Watt/1Meter): 90dB Overall Dimensions: 9.
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