High Resolution Series In-Wall Subwoofer PAS-HRSIW8-CAB User's Manual 1 Nortek Security & Control LLC
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions. 2. Keep these Instructions. 3. Heed all Warnings. 4. Follow all Instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Proficient High Resolution Series HRSIW8 in-wall subwoofer. We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you. The companion Sunfire HRSIW8AMP or Proficient M3 amplifier is designed to supply speaker-level power to the HRSIW8 in-wall subwoofer, to produce stunning low frequency effects for your home theater. This guide gives an overview of the features of your subwoofer.
FEATURES • Sealed cabinet • High pressure design • Dual 8 inch woofers • Fiberglass cones • StillBass™ anti-shake technology • Gold plated spring terminals • Rear channel for securing the speaker wires • Designed for in-wall mounting with six wall clamps • Wall cut-out template supplied • Removable grill attaches with magnets and is easily removable for painting • Designed to be powered exclusively by the Sunfire HRSIW8AMP amplifier or Proficient M3 amplifier.
REAR PANEL FEATURES ➊ ➋ ➌ 1. Binding Posts The subwoofer has one pair of binding posts for connection with speaker wire to the output posts of the Sunfire HRSIW8AMP or Proficient M3 amplifier. Always use high quality connections and speaker wires, and make sure there are no loose fittings or stray wire strands. The spring connections accept bare wire or pins. Connect the positive speaker-level output of the amplifier to the positive (red) input of the subwoofer.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ➍ ➎ ➍ ➏ ➐ ➑ 4. Woofers The HRSIW8 uses two identical 8 inch custom drivers. 5. Clamp Screws These six screws are used to clamp the loudspeaker in place once it has been pressed into the sheetrock opening of your wall. 6. Grille Magnets The grille is attached to the main body with small magnets around the edge of the subwoofer baffle. 7. Grille To remove the grille, gently pry it away from the corners and release it from the magnets holding it in place.
LOCATION The suggestions below will typically result in outstanding performance. However, although low frequencies are non-directional, factors such as room reflections standing waves, resonance and absorption will strongly affect your subwoofer’s performance. Since your Proficient subwoofer is designed to be professionally installed into your wall, engineering services from your authorized Proficient dealer and/or outside acoustical resources should be considered to ensure optimum performance.
Center Location Installing the subwoofer closer to the center of the front wall will still provide adequate bass, but will tend to be less “heavy” and somewhat tighter. This is ideally suited for: • For rooms smaller than 200 square feet • Dedicated music listening rooms. Center location for one subwoofer Using Two Subwoofers If you wish to use two subwoofers, the sound output will double. Each subwoofer will need its own dedicated amplifier.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Connecting to your HRSIW8AMP HRSiW 8AMP Connect balanced or unbalanced inputs to the SUB/LFE line-level output of your home theater preamplifier or receiver.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Connecting to your M3 Amplifier Connect unbalanced inputs to the SUB/LFE line-level output of your home theater preamplifier or receiver.
SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION Read the details on page 8 to help determine the best position for your subwoofer in the room. The subwoofer can be wall mounted vertically, centered between vertical wall studs. This is the recommended (and easiest) orientation to install. Horizontal mounting into existing construction will most likely mean cutting a vertical stud. This installation should be done by an experienced and qualified carpenter, to prevent weakening the wall structure.
Marking and cutting the opening 1. Choose the best location for your subwoofer, preferably centered between vertical wall studs. Use a stud finder to find where the studs are. Do not position the subwoofer closer than one inch from the cabinet sides to a stud. This allows for the clamps to swing out. 2. Tape the supplied cutout template onto the wall surface, and use a level to make sure it is vertical. 3. Mark the sheetrock with a pencil around the inside of the template, and remove the template. 4.
Wiring 1. Install the speaker wires following all local codes for low voltage electrical wiring installation. Use class 2 wiring, and 12 gauge is recommended, 16 gauge is the minimum. 2. Follow common low voltage practices like avoiding high voltage electrical wiring, or if this is not possible, try crossing them perpendicularly. This will reduce the chance of picking up hum or other interference. 3. If required, pass the wiring through the speaker wiring channels in the back of the subwoofer. 4.
5. Secure the wiring to the loudspeaker’s spring-loaded binding posts, observing the correct polarity. Gently pull on them to make sure they are secure. 6. It is a good idea to secure the wiring from vibration as much as possible. Do not have the weight of the cables hanging on the terminals. Try using heavy duty electrical staples to hold the speaker cable securely to the studs. Installing the Subwoofer 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Design Sealed Cabinet, High Pressure Design. StillBass™ anti-shake technology. Drive Units Connections Nominal Impedance Dual 8" Woofers with fiberglass cones 1 pair gold plated spring terminals 6 ohms (Maximum dimensions, including grille) Dimensions Nortek Security & Control LLC 16 Height 24 5/8” (625 mm) Width 12 1/16” (306 mm) Depth 3 3/4” (95 mm) from back of steel bezel to rear of cabinet) Cutout 23 5/16” x 10 13/16” (593 x 274 mm) Weight 32 lbs (14.
TROUBLESHOOTING The HRSIW8 subwoofer is designed and built to provide years of trouble free performance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup, or by making sure all components are fully operational. The following information will help you deal with common problems you may experience. If a problem persists, please contact your Dealer for assistance. Poor or no sound • Check all the connections from the subwoofer to the amplifier.
LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY Nortek Security & Control, LLC (“Nortek Security & Control”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: 5-Year Warranty This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product.
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