ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 2-4 Specifications ......................................................................... 2 Features .................................................................................. 4 Installation ....................................................................... 5-22 Prewiring ................................................................
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing ELAN TheaterPoint speakers. The TheaterPoint speaker line has been designed specifically to match the needs of dedicated Home Theater and critical listening areas within the home.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Specifications (cont’d.) THP650W System Type ..................................................... Dual Woofer w/ Pivoting Tweeter Woofer Cone ..................................... 2 X 6.5" Woven Kevlar w/Aluminum Phase Plug Magnet ....................................................................... Shielded Double Ceramic Surround ......................................................................................... Butyl Rubber Basket .
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Features • Long-Throw Woven Kevlar Cone Woofers • Woven Kevlar Dome Tweeters • Cast Aluminum Baskets • Shielded Neodymium/Shielded Ceramic Magnets • Kevlar Fiber Dome Pivoting Tweeters w/ Neo Magnet & Fluid Cooling • Custom Q High Order Crossovers • Inverted Butyl Rubber Surrounds • Woofer Aluminum Phase Plugs • EQ Switch • Bass Limiting Switch (THP650W/THP525W) • Phase Switch (THP650D) • Glass-Filled ABS Frame w/ Dog-Ear Mounting • Single Scr
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Installation The Installation process is divided into two distinct processes, wiring and mounting. After carefully considering the intended application (defining a Listening Area, Home Theater/Stereo, etc.) specific mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the specific locations are determined, installation can commence.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Wiring (cont’d.) The audio/speaker cable runs should be routed from the head-end location to the speaker rough-in brackets (if used). At the speaker locations, securely fasten the speaker wire to the rough-in bracket. Min 12” Speaker Wire High Voltage Wiring WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker Wires Through Holes Shared By High-Voltage Wiring! Page 6 © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Wiring (cont’d.) If speaker rough-in brackets are not being utilized, speaker wire runs should be stapled in a loose zigzag between the studs where the speaker is to be mounted in order to make it easier to find the cable after the drywall is installed. Zig-zagging the cable also allows flexibility in the placement of the speaker. © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS In-Wall Stereo Speaker Pairs There are three common scenarios for connecting stereo speaker pairs to a distributed audio system: • One 4-conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to one speaker w/ 2 conductors connected. The second 2-conductors are spliced and connected to a 2-conductor speaker wire that runs to the second speaker. • Two separate two-conductor speaker wires run from the amplifier to each stereo speaker.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D In-Wall Surround Speakers Typically, Home Theater surround speakers are connected directly from the amplifier to the speakers without the use of a volume control. A/V Receiver WARNING: Turn Off Power to Amplifier Before Connecting Speakers! © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Mounting There are two situations that can exist when mounting in-wall speakers: Pre-Construction - Installations that occur in new homes being built and in remodel situations where walls and/or ceilings will be exposed. Retro-Fit - Installation that involve existing homes with walls and ceilings finished. While the end result of either type of installation is similar, the process is quite different.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Rough-In Brackets The chart below details the correct rough-in bracket for each TheaterPoint speaker. Bracket Compatible Speakers BKT56W BKT8C THP525W/THP650D BKT800W THP800C/THP801/THP802/THP803 THP650W IMPORTANT NOTES: • When the BKT800W Rough-In Bracket is mounted horizontally, it will not fit in a standard wall stud bay. For horizontal mount ing, the distance between wall studs must be at least 14 1/2”.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Mounting Rough-In Brackets 1. Decide on the installation location for the speakers. WARNING: Be sure mounting locations are clear of high-voltage wiring, pipes, or other obstructions. 2. Attach the Bracket Flanges to the Bracket Frame as shown Note: Make sure the dimpled side of the flange faces OUT and interlocks with the frame from the rear. 3. Secure the bracket assembly to the wall studs with flat-head screws or heavy-duty staples.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Mounting Rough-In Brackets (cont’d) 4. Once the drywall has been installed, carefully and accurately cut out the speaker holes using a routing tool or similar device. A drywall professional may perform this step. After the drywall is up and the the holes are cut, the speaker frame and speaker grille may be removed for painting (see Painting for more details). It is also possible to install only the speaker frame and speaker grille.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Speaker Enclosures In certain applications, it may be desirable to build enclosures for TheaterPoint in-wall speakers. In these situations, use the guidelines presented below. 2 x 4 Studs When installing TheaterPoint in-wall speakers into a pre-construction environment using 2" x 4" wall studs, 2 x 4 blocks can be placed above and below the mounting location in order to seal the area around the speaker.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Speaker Enclosures (cont’d) 2 x 6 Studs When installing TheaterPoint in-wall speakers into a pre-construction environment using 2" x 6" (or greater) wall studs, airtight back boxes may be constructed. The following chart gives the aproximate volume of back boxes built for each TheaterPoint in-wall speaker. Measurements shown in the chart are outside dimensions.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Speaker Enclosures (cont’d) The completed enclosure should look similar to the drawing below. When designing an enclosure to dimensions other than what is listed in the chart on the previous page, ELAN recommends using a height to width ratio of 1:1.5 in order to reduce resonance. The dimensions shown in the chart take this into consideration.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Sound Dampening Material The use of sound dampening material such as Dynamat® can dampen bleed-through into adjoining rooms and improve the sound quality of in-wall or in-ceiling speakers by reducing vibrations. The diagram below shows a typical in-wall speaker installation using sound dampening material on the back wall and the baffle surface (the wall in which the speaker actually mounts).
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Retro-Fit Retro-fit installations are more difficult to complete than preconstruction because walls and ceilings are intact. Typically wires must be fished into position through walls, floors and ceilings. Holes must be cut and speakers mounted directly in the ceiling with no rough-in brackets.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Mounting Speakers in Wall 1. Remove speaker grille and set speaker face down. 2. Locate the speaker wire and pull through the wall opening. 3. Connect the speaker wire. BE SURE TO OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY! 4. Insert the speaker into the wall opening and carefully tighten each of the clamping screws, alternating diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit. 5. Point the tweeter at the listening area.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Pointing Speakers TheaterPoint speakers are specifically designed to produce outstanding audio quality when properly placed in relationship to the listening area. Human hearing relies on mid-range and high frequencies to determine spatial direction (where a sound is coming from).
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Pointing the Tweeter (cont’d.) 4. Position the tweeter such that the red spot of light is pointing directly at the center of the listening area (as shown below). 5. Repeat this process for each TheaterPoint speaker in the system with the exception of THP650D and THP650SS. If Utilizing THP650D In-Wall Dipole or THP650SS Dipole speakers as side rear channels of a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Setting Switches Once the speakers are wired, mounted, and positioned correctly, use the built-in switches to fine-tune the speakers based on local environmental variables or system design parameters. The switches are labelled “EQ” (Equalizer) and “BASS” (for THP650W and THP525W). The EQ switch compensates for the “liveness” or “deadness” of the room while the BASS switch cuts bass by aproximately - 20dB.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D EQ Switch (THP650W/THP525W) Select the -3 position on the EQ switch to compensate for “live” rooms where sound bounces and reflects from hard surfaces like tile or hardwood floors, large glass surfaces/windows, stone or brick walls, etc. Select the +3 position to compensate for “dead” rooms where sound is absorbed by soft materials like heavy drapes, thick carpeting, upholstered furniture, etc. Use the 0 position if no compensation is required.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Painting All ELAN TheaterPoint speakers can be finished to match any room décor. Their white, textured frames and no-rust aluminum grilles readily accept most water-based interior latex and spray enamels. We recommend the grille and frame be painted separately. To aid in frame painting, a plastic paint shield is included that will protect the speaker baffle.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Applications All TheaterPoint speakers have similar “voices” designed to work together to create a seamless, high-quality Home Theater or critical listening experience. ELAN strongly recommends installing TheaterPoint speakers in matched groups (Left, Center, Right, Rear, Sub) in order to preserve the acoustic integrity of the source material.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Stereo Applications (cont’d.) THP800 Series Critcal listening areas require a well-defined listening position. Make sure to point the speakers toward the listening area as shown. THP800 Series THP800 Series X THP800 Series/THP1200SW Add a THP1200SW subwoofer to increase bass response. This adds richness to the music and makes a huge improvement in sound quality.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D Home Theater It is essential to use voice-matched speakers in any Home Theater application. Sound emanates from each speaker in turn, and all should sound the same. TheaterPoint speakers satisfy this requirement perfectly, and should be used in combinations shown in the following section. Center Channel Positioning A center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the video display utilized in a Home Theater.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Subwoofer Positioning Subwoofers are considered to be omnidirectional. They produce low bass frequencies that are not especially localized. The human ear does not rely on these frequencies to place sounds in space therefore, placement is not as important as with other types of speakers. Place subwoofers along the front wall of the room approximately 2-3 feet from the corners.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D 5.1 Surround Sound Applications THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650SS - On-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650SS THP650SS THP800 Series - In-Ceiling L/C/R & Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer THP1200SW Subwoofer TV THP800 Series THP800 Series THP800 Series © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 5.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP525W THP650D THP525W THP650D THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R & Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650W THP650W THP650W THP650W Page 30 THP650W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D 5.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP650W - In-Wall Left/Right THP525W - In-Wall Center THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP650W THP650W THP650D THP650D THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650D © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 5.1 Applications (cont’d.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D 5.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R THP800 Series - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP525W THP525W THP800 Series THP800 Series THP525W - In-Wall Center THP650W - In-Wall L/R THP800 Series - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP650W THP650W THP800 Series THP800 Series © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 6.1/7.1 Surround Sound 6.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems utilize additional rear and/or rear side speakers to enhance the audio effects contained in a soundtrack. Any of the previous examples can easily become a 6.1 or 7.1 system by changing the configuration of the rear channels. The diagrams in this section show rear and side rear speakers only! 6.1 Systems Typical 6.1 systems use two rear side speakers with a center rear speaker.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D 6.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP650W - In-Wall Rear THP650W THP650W THP650W THP525W - In-Wall Rear THP525W THP525W THP525W THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side THP650D THP650D THP525W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 7.1 Systems Use a total of four speakers for rear Surround effects when configuring 7.1 systems. Several logical combinations can be created using TheaterPoint speakers as shown in the following examples.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525W/THP650W/THP650D 7.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP650W - In-Wall Rear and Side THP650W THP650W THP650W THP650W THP525W - In-Wall Rear and Rear Side THP525W THP525W THP525W THP525W THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side THP525W - In-Wall Rear THP650D THP650D THP525W THP525W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP525W/THP650W/THP650D INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS High Performance 7.1 Surround System THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side THP525LS - On-Wall Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofers TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS THP650LS THP650LS THP650SS THP650SS THP525LS Page 38 THP525LS © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty ELAN HOME SYSTEMS L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants to the original purchaser only that THP525W, THP650W, and THP650D speakers are free from defects in materials and workmanship provided that the product was purchased from an authorized ELAN Home Systems Dealer. If the purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.
