Artison LRS User manual

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LRS Owner's Manual

Thank you for choosing the Artison Surround Speakers. We are pleased that you have select-
ed
our high-performance audio products.
I NTRODLJCTION
The Artison Surrounds are designed to work with The Portrait, Sketch, and Masterpiece LCR
speakers, the only true 5.1/7.1 Channel solutions available on the market today that are specifically
designed for use
with flat panel displays and are also compatible with rear projection displays.
Artison's Speaker Systems are the high performance choice for state-of-the-art DVD,
DTS, SACD,
and DVDA multi-channel audio formats. They faithfully reproduce music and movie sound
tracks
without compromise, and do not visually detract from the contemporary appearance of
your flat panel or rear projection display.
The
LRS Surrounds offer the steering ability of amonopole and the spacious sound of adipole. By
making the frequencies below 3KHz monopole, the fundamentals and first harmonics of sounds
such
as voices, airplanes, helicopters, instruments, etc. are able to be located in the listening
environment and therefore
add to the excitement of amovie or music soundtrack. At the higher
frequencies the dipole acts
to eliminate the source of the sound giving the system the ability
to create alarge
ambient sound field without the listener being distracted by the source.
The
LRS surrounds are available in- two versions to allow the customer to choose the type of
installation that is best for their listeningenvironment. Both the surface mount LRS-W and the
in wall
LRS- IW deliver the dynamics and stealth of astate of the art surround.
Artison's Speaker Systems are designed to be powered by any high quality AV receiver or
decoder/amplifier combination. The hookup is exactly the same as atypical
5.1 or 7.1 Channel
systems
with one important difference -the LCR Front Channels include aunique DualMond
M
Center Channel speaker in the upper half of each of the LCR's Left and Right speakers. The
Center Channel wire from the receiver is hooked up
to one of the two Center Channels and then
it is connected (using the included hookup jumper wire) in parallel with the other Center
Channel. Together, the DualMono Center speakers deliver accurate center channel sound that
appears
to come directly from the center of the display screen.
The following information will guide you through the installation
of your Artison LRS Surrounds.
If you need assistance during this process, please contact us during normal business hours,
Pacific Time, at
[phone].

LRS Surround Satellites (Left, ight,Surround)
INTRODUCTION
The LRS Surround Speakers are available in either asurface mount or an in wall configuration.
In both cases the speakers themselves are exactly the same in terms
of set up and function.
This manual has been arranged to refer to both with the use of blue print to indicate sections
that apply only to the surface mount LRS-W.
Unpacking the LRS Surrounds
1. Remove the top portion of foam protecting the LRS Surround Speakers.
2. Carefully
lift the Surround out of the packing.
a. When lifting the LRS be careful not to touch the drivers.
3. Remove them from the protective plastic bag.
4. Place the speaker on its back, the large
flat surface.
5. When
looking at the face of the speakers you will see four screw holes located at the outer
corners, these attach the front of the speakers to the wall mount plate.
6. Using the supplied
Metric #3 Allen Wrench, remove the four screws that hold the wall
mount Bracket to the speaker by turning the screws in acounter-clockwise direction.
7. Lift the speaker off of the wall mount bracket and set the speaker aside.
Refer to Diagram 1
Mounting the Speaker Bracket
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Bracket Screws
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Diagram 1
8. Determine the best location for mounting the speakers.
a. They should be positioned approximately 70% up the wall. So for ceiling height of 10;'
the speaker should be about 7' from the floor. This is only an approximate dimension;
your room layout will determine the final height the speaker will be mounted.
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b. The LRS should be located directly next to, or behind the primary seating area. Try not
to
mount them in front of the primary seating location as this is not optimal.
c. Find alocation that will not be blocked by objects, such as aplant or mounting the speaker
too close to acorner.
d. Keep the speaker at least two feet away from any corner when possible.
e. When using the Surrounds as rear speakers they should be located approximately the
same distance apart
as the front channels and should be at the same height as the Side
Surrounds.
f. Determine the proper
mounting orientation.
g. The front tweeter and the midrange are wired in phase and should always face the
plasma
or projector screen.
h. The port should be on the upper portion of the baffle.
i. Make sure that the speakers are on the correct side of the room; the right speakers are
on your
right side when you are facing the television.
j. When the
LRS are mounted to the ceiling, the right channels should be located to the right of
the listening position and the in phase tweeters should face the television. This orientation
is correct when the ports face the center of the room towards the listening position.
k. When you are using the speaker on the ceiling or rear wall, keep the LRS orientation the
same
as if it were mounted on the side of the room, then "slide" it to the desired mounting
location. Refer
To Diagrams 2&3
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Diagram 3
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9. Place the bracket against the wall at the desired mounting location.
a. Line the bracket mounting holes up on astud where possible. If you can not attach to
a
stud follow the instructions for using dry wall anchors.
b. Use alevel to make sure that the speaker is level once it is mounted. In the case of the
LRS-IW use alevel to assure
that the template is properly aligned before marking the
cut out hole
10.
Using apencil, mark the mounting locations on the wall by drawing through the mounting
holes in the bracket. For the In Wall LRS-IW use the supplied template to determine the
proper location and size
of the cut out. Use apencil to mark the cut out. Cut the hole for
the LRS-IW after making sure that the speaker is in the desired location and will fit into
the space without interfering with studs or other obstacles.
11. Set the bracket aside.
12.
If you were not able to mount the LRS to astud, use dry wall inserts. Using drywall
anchors create secure
mounting locations for the speaker bracket. This hould be don
with any screw locations that DO NOT hit awall stud.
Use anchors
that will hold at least two times the weight of the speaker.
13.
Now mount the wall bracket.
a. Pu II the speaker wire through the rectangular opening on the bracket.
b. The rectangular opening in which the wires are pulled through should be at the bottom
of the bracket.
c. Mount the bracket to the wall using drywall screws and lor the crews for anchors that
you installed earlier. (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AS THIS WILL WARP THE
BRACKET
AND MAKE THE LRS INSTALLATIO DIFFICULT)
d. Use
at least 1 1/
4"course thread drywall screws anywhere
that you are mounting to a
stud,
this will insure that the bracket is held securely.
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Wiring and Mounting the LRS Speakers
14. Carefully lift the speaker into position.
15. Wire the left and
right channels the same as any other surround speaker. Connect the left
positive and negative of one end of the wire to the receiver /amplifier. Connect the left
positive and negative to the speaker terminals located on the rear of the speaker.
16. When connecting the speaker wire to your
LRS make sure that the positive and negative
terminals are correctly attached
to the positive and negative of the speaker wire.
17. Strip the ends of the speaker wire approximately 1/
2"and
twist the wires tightly.
18. Connect the wire to the rear
of the LRS by pressing on the speaker terminal; this will open
ahole on the side
of the terminal. Slip the end of the stripped wire into this hole and
release the terminal. The terminal should now securely hold the wire in place.
19. While placing the speaker
into position be sure that the wires do not get pinched between
the bracket and the speaker.
20. Using the four screws that you removed in step #6 remount the speaker to the mounting bracket.
a. Insert the screws and tighten by turning in aclockwise direction.
b. Be careful to not over tighten the screws.
21. The LRS-IW uses asimple dog leg attachment method that is used to clamp the speaker to
the wall. After
wiring the speaker as shown above place it into the previously cut hole and
use ascrewdriver to tighten the attachment screws
until the speaker is tight to the wall.
Attaching the Grilles
22. Remove the grille from the plastic bag.
23. Attach the grilles by lining the side of the grille with the one side of the speaker and partially
insert into the
grille slot.
24. You can use SLIGHT pressure if necessary to "squeeze" while fitting it into the grille slot
on the opposite side
of the speaker. The grilles will spring back into shape creating apressure
fit. Refer
to Diagram 4
Diagram 4
Setting up the Receiver ' , _ :r"
The Dolby High Pass Setting in most receivers is 80Hz when set in the SMALL speaker position.
We have optimized the LRS Surround Channels for this setting. The receiver should be set so
that the main speakers operate in this mode. This will provide the dynamics needed for movies
and
will allow the system to be played at loud levels with very low distortion.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty remains in effect for five years from the date of purchase for speaker products
and one year for electronic products.
This warranty protects the original owner providing that the product has been purchased from
an authorized Artison Dealer in the United States. The original bill of sale must be presented
whenever warranty service is required.
For warranty service outside the United States, contact
the authorized Artison Acoustics
distributor in the country where the product was purchased.
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship. The
following are not covered: Damage caused
by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or
neglect, damage occurring during shipment, damage from failure
to follow instructions contained
in the Owners Manual, damage resulting from the performance
of repairs by someone not
authorized by Artison, or any claims based on misrepresentations
by the seller. This warranty
does not cover incidental or consequential damages.
It does not cover the cost of removing or
reinstalling the unit. This warranty is void
if the serial number has been removed or defaced.
You are responsible for transporting your product for repair. However, Artison will pay return
freight charges
if the repair is covered under warranty.
This warranty gives
you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts,
so the above may not apply to you.
Please make note
of the following information and retain for your record.
Product Name Model Number _
Store Name Purchase Price
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please call us at [phone], or write to: ARTISON (Attention: Customer Service Department),
774 Mays Blvd., Suite 10-183, Incline Village, NV 89451.
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. We may direct you to an authorized Artison
Service Center or ask
you to send your speaker to the factory for repair. You will need to present
the original bill
of sale to establish the date of purchase. PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR ARTISON
PRODUCT
TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. PLEASE DO
NOT
RETURN PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, IT IS NOT A SERVICE LOCATION. You are
responsible for transporting your product for repair and for payment
of any initial shipping
charges.
However, we will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered underwarranty.
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THIS WARRANTY PROTECTS THE ORIGINAL OWNER PROVIDING THAT THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED ARTISON DEALER IN THE
UNITED STATES THE ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE MUST BE PRESENTED WHENEVER WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUIRED. FOR WARRANTY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE
UNITED STATES. CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED ARTISON DISTRIBUTOR IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED.
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship The following are not covered: Damage caused by accident.
misuse. abuse. product modification or neglect. damage occurring during shipment. damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the owners
manual, damage resulting from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by Artisan. or any claims based on misrepresentations by the seller
ThiS warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages It does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit. This warranty is void if
the serial number has been removed or defaced.
You are responsible for transporting your product for repair However. Artisan will pay return freight charges if the repair is covered under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. so the above may not apply to you
Please make note of the following information and retain for your record
Product Name Model/Serial Number _
Store Name _
Purchase Price _
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please call us at [phone], or write to ARTISON (Attention: Customer Service DepartmentL 774 Mays Blvd. Suite 10-183. Incline Village, NV 89451.
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. We may direct you to an authorized Artisan Service Center or ask you to send your speaker to the
factory for repair You will need to present the original bill of sale to establish the date of purchase PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR ARTISON PRODUCT FOR
REPAIR WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PLEASE 00 NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. IT IS NOT A SERVICE LOCATION. You are responsible
for transporting your product for repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges. However. we will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are
covered under warranty.