~nih"ve Technn/ngJ® The Leader in High-Performance Loudspeakers® ™ UIW RSS II Reference Series In-Wall/In-Ceiling Surround Speaker Owner’s Manual Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology UIW RSS II Loudspeaker. This reference quality loudspeaker provides the highest level of sonic performance and construction quality and is designed for easy flush-mount installation in ceilings or walls of homes and commercial spaces.
The UIW RSS II Loudspeaker The RSS II: • Incorporates high-power, high-definition cast-basket Definitive bass/midrange drivers combined with pressure-coupled lowfrequency radiators and state-of-the-art Definitive 1" dome tweeters. • Incorporates polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds. • Incorporates a complete precision crossover system designed by Definitive engineers for seamless driver blending.
UIW RSS II Applications The UIW RSS II is designed to be mounted in ceilings or in walls as a rear or side surround speaker in stealth home theater systems of the highest quality. In addition, they can be used as a front left, right or center main speaker in a home theater or as a left or right stereo speaker. UIW RSS II Positioning Definitive’s UIW RSS II Loudspeakers are designed to be mounted in walls or ceilings with excellent results.
For the frame, spray painting is preferred but brush or roller will also give good results. The supplied frame masks should be put in place to protect the speaker components for whichever method you choose. Installation Procedure Overview The RSS II is designed to be installed inside the wall or ceiling of your home quickly and easily. Because of its superb sonic performance, installation location within your room is very flexible.
Installation Procedure Overview (continued) • Speaker wire must be run inside your ceiling as part of the installation process of in-wall loudspeakers. Plan the connection before you start your loudspeaker installation. Step-by-Step Installation Mounting options overview • Installation of this product must follow all local and state building codes. We strongly recommend using a qualified, professional installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes.
Step-by-Step Installation (continued) Hole location options and requirements • In-Wall installation for studs spaced 16" on-center (or more): – Place template at least 11/4" away from existing studs (to clear lock arms). Template does not need to be centered between studs. – Trace around template with pencil. – Cut hole. See Diagram 1, page 10 for reference.
• In-Ceiling installation, 90 degrees to joists spaced 16" on-center (or more) – Place template at least 11/4" away from existing joists (to clear lock arms). – Template dose not need to be centered between joists. – Trace around template with pencil. – Cut hole. – Install framing material inside cavity, running 90° to existing joists, leaving 97/8" between frame sides. See Diagram 5, page 12 for reference.
Securing speaker • Installation of this product must follow all local and state building code requirements. We strongly recommend using a qualified, professional installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes. • We recommend holding the unit by the bezel and outer edges of the speaker to avoid damaging the drivers. • For In-Wall installation as illustrated in Diagram 1, page 10: – Place speaker in hole and secure all six lock arms.
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Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any further questions or comments. Please feel free to contact our technical support staff at Definitive Technology, 11433 Cronridge Dr., Suite K, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or call (410) 363-7148. Service Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer.
Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.
