Acclaim™ 7 Series In-wall Iso-Mount™ LCR Loudspeaker Installation Manual
Introduction Introduction Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 7 Series In-wall LCR Speaker. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The Acclaim line provides solutions for background music, dedicated music listening and home theater. The 7 Series combines premium acoustic materials, with our most advanced drivers to deliver exceptional performance in every application.
Preparation / Wiring INfo Installation Tips Speaker Wire Wall and spacing requirements: The amount of wire needed varies with speaker placement. Label speaker wires with left, right, and room location. • Any wallboard or paneling and 2" x 4" stud wall, or lath and plaster walls. What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifierto-speaker connections.
Preparation / Speaker Placement Speaker Placement and Use Placement can make all the difference in how your Russound speaker system sounds. All rooms have different sound characteristics. Speaker location, listening location, reflective and absorbing surfaces all have a dramatic effect on the sound you hear.
Preparation / Speaker Placement Home Theater For home theater, wall or LCR speakers for the front three channels create the illusion that the sound is coming from the screen, which makes the viewing experience more involving and believable. In a multichannel audio system for a home theater, one LCR should be installed horizontally above or below the video display for the center channel, and two should be installed vertically to the left and right of the display for the main front channels.
Preparation For Installation Pre-wire or Pre-construction Retrofit Installation Locate all obstructions (AC wiring, plumbing, duct work, and studs). Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles. Locate existing pipes, duct work, and AC wiring before cutting any holes in the walls. Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the adjacent studs. Use a small level to make sure the bracket is straight. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out.
Preparation for Installation Additional Tips / Considerations Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille • If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire. Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted with ordinary latex paint. Remove the speaker baffle before painting. • Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs with insulated staples only.
installation Installation 1. Remove the grille and baffle from the speaker, if applicable. Use the clamp (dog-ear) to push the grille out from the back side. 2. Center the frame in the cutout. Tighten the screws equally until the clamps secure the frame. Do not overtighten. As screws are tightened clamp will rotate out and snug against the drywall. 3. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals: • Leave about 1' (30.5 cm) of wire extending through the cutout.
installation Installation 5. Decide whether the tweeter placement is more at ear level with the tweeter positioned at the top or bottom of the frame. When the LCR's are mounted vertically, position the tweeter to the outside. Refer to the typical front wall configuration below. Note: If audio equipment is available to perform a listening and functional test, do that before installing the grille. Fasteners turned and locked 6.
Tests and Adjustments Listening Test Adjusting the Frequency Response It’s a good idea to test everything at this point. 1. Turn on your stereo system or music source. Make sure that the volume control is turned down and that the balance control is set to center. 2. Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your new Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting guide.) 3. Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left.
Troubleshooting Guide Configuring Your Receiver Troubleshooting Guide Your home theater receiver or surround processor most likely has a choice of settings for different types of speakers. If your receiver or processor has an auto setup procedure, you will probably get the best results using the auto setup.
Technical Specifications 12 Model: Description: Woofers (2): Tweeter: Terminals: Grille: Cutout: Depth: Dimensions: Recommended Power: Sensitivity: Frequency Response: Frequency Range: Frequency Adjustment: Nominal Impedance: Unit Weight: 7W55LCR Passive 2 way LCR Iso-Mount Loudspeaker 5.25" (13.3 cm) Aluminum Pivoting 1” (25 mm) Teteron Nickel Plated binding posts Aluminum 7.25" x 14.25” (18.4 x 36.2 cm) 3.9” (9.9 cm) 9" x 15.75" (22.9 x 40 cm) 10 - 100 watts 90 dB SPL (2.
WARRANTY All Russound Acclaim 7 Series Speaker products have a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof of Purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period Russound will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. This Warranty Does Not Cover: • Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation). • Products that have been altered or modified.
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Acclaim™ 7 Series In-wall Iso-Mount™ LCR Loudspeaker Installation Manual Models: 7W55LCR - 7W57LCR ©2009 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Russound, Inc. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 email: tech@russound.com www.russound.com 28-1309 Rev.
