Artison M-LCR-DM User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Masterpiece LCR DualMono®
Portrait LCR DualMono®
Sketch LCR DualMono®
M-LCR-DM
P-LCR-DM
S-LCR-DM

CARTON CONTENTS:
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2. LCR OM Speakers
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2. Thin Universal Mounting Brackets
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2. LCR OM Brackets
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4. LCR OM Thumbscrews
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4. LCR OM Extension Plates
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1. Hardware Accessory Kit
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1. 2meter, 16 gao OualMono Jumper Speaker Wire
o 1. 3mm Allen Wrench
o 16. Bracket to Bracket (B to B) Screws, #10-32 x 7 mm
o 4. Machine Screw, M4 x (13, 18 &25) mm
o 4. Machine Screw, M5 x(13, 18 &25) mm
o 4. Machine Screw, M6 x(13,18 &25) mm
o 4. Machine Screw, M8 x(13, 18 &25) mm
o 4. Machine Screw, M10 x(13,18 &25) mm
o 12. Flat Washer; 16 mm 00,10 mm 10
o 4. Flat Washer; 25 mm 00, 10 mm 10
o 4. Flat Washer; 25 mm 00, 5mm 10
o 4. Collar Washer; 4.0mm 10, 10 mm 00, 6.5mm H
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4. Collar Washer; 5.0mm 10, 10 mm 00, 6.5mm H
o 4. Collar Washer; 6.0mm 10, 10 mm 00, 6.5mm H
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4. Collar Washer; 8.0mm 10, 10 mm aD, 6.5mm H
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8. Foam Dampeners
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2. White Gloves
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1. Installation Guide
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1. Warranty Card
If you are missing any of these parts or if you need assistance during the
installation
of your Artison LCR OM's, please contact Artison's Customer Service
Department
during normal business hours, Pacific Time at [phone].
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Thank you for choosing the Artison LCR DualMono® Speakers. We are pleased
that you have selected our high-performance audio products. The following
information will guide you through the installation of your Artison LCR DualMono
Speakers.
INTRODUCTION
Artison LCR OualMono (LCR
OM) speakers are designed to attach directly to any Flat
Panel TV (FPTV) with the included Thin Universal Mounting Bracket (Thin UMB) and
come with custom made grilles specific to your FPTV. Artison's patented OualMono
Center Channel design uses
an array of two Center Channels, one Left Channel, and one
Right Channel; all housed
in two aluminum enclosures. All 4speakers have independent
air chambers and crossovers. The two enclosures are then covered with grilles specific to
the FPTV height. This creates one sleek home theater solution attached directly to athin
FPTV.
The Thin UMB attaches to any FPTV using the VESA mounting points on the rear surface.
Using the Thin UMB, the LCR
OM speakers can be attached to any FPTV in atable top
application or awall-mount application
in conjunction with any FPTV wall-mount bracket.
The LCR
OM speakers can also be separately wall-mounted using the included LCR OM
Bracket.
GLCR
OM Grilles are available customized to the height and bezel color ofany Make and
Model FPTV. Artison maintains adatabase
of popular FPTV's and can match the exact
height ofany set. Any Artison Dealer can order acustom made grille pair for your FPTV.
GLCR
OM Grilles used with Portrait LCR OM or Sketch LCR OM speakers are
compatible with any FPTV that
is 25.4" inches tall or larger. GLCR OM Grilles used with
Masterpiece LCR
OM speakers are compatible with any FPTV that is 30.0" inches tall or
larger.
All LCR
OM models are compatible with displays that are 7mm - 111 mm, (0.28" -4.4")
in depth.
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS
The Artison LCR OM Speakers were designed to have multiple installation options using
the included hardware and brackets.
•Attachment
to any Flat Panel TV (FPTV) in aTablestand or Wall Mounted installation.
•On-Wall/Surface Mounting.
Please read the instructions below before attempting your installation.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
The Thin UMB was designed in compliance with the VESA Mounting Standards. When
using athird party FPTV wall-mount, the Thin UMB's are placed between the FPTV
chassis
and the FPTV wall-mount. In cases where the display utilizes atable top stand,
the Thin UMBs can be attached directly to the FPTV's chassis.
1. Components Needed for Installation:
1.1. Wall Mounted FPTV and LCR OM: Thin UMBs, Mounting Screws with Collar
Washers and Third Party Wall-Mount Bracket.
1.2. Tabletop FPTV and LCR
OM: Thin UMBs, and Mounting Screws with Collar
Washers.
REMOVAL OF FPTV CURRENTLY INSTALLED
2. Ifyour FPTV is currently wall mounted, disconnect any wiring connections and remove
the FPTV from the wall mount. NOTE: This step may require two or three people.
3. Place FPTV in safe location, display side down on asoft non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove any existing mounting brackets and screws from the VESA mounting points
on the rear of the FPTV.
THIN UMB PLACEMENT
5. Locate the Thin UMBs, loosen the 8mm (5/16") Clamp Bolts on each end.
6. Extend the Slider Arms so that they are approximately the FPTV width. Do not tighten
the clamp bolts yet.
7. Position one Thin UMB across the top mounting points, one Thin UMB across the
bottom set ofmounting points. Center the Thin UMBs horizontally on the display. This
will ensure equal extension ofthe Slider Arms in both directions. NOTE: If the Slider
Arms do not extend far enough to reach both sides of the FPTV or if the FPTV's
mounting points do not fit within Aluminum Main Bar's slot width, then your
installation will require aThin Long Main Bar (Thin LONG-MB).
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SLIDER ARM POSITION BASED ON FPTV THICKNESS
8. Depending on the FPTV depth the Slider Arm Position and use of LCR Extension
Plates will vary. Refer to the following;
TABLE 1and FIGURES 1-6, to see how best
to setup your Thin UMB.
9. If TABLE 1calls for the 'Backward' position. Remove the Slider Arm from the
Aluminum Main Bar, rotate 180 degrees, and reinsert into the Aluminum Main Bar.
FPTV
Thin UMB
Screw
Extension
Minimum
Figure
Thickness
Slider Arm
Position Plate TV Wall
Mount
Position
Bracket Depth
10.28"
-1.0" Backward Back No 1.54"
21.0" -1.75" Backward Front No 0.82"
31.5" -2.25" Forward Back No 0.32"
42.0" -2.75" Forward Front No 0
52.9" -3.75" Forward Back Yes 0
63.4" -4.4" Forward Front Yes 0
TABLE 1
ALIGNMENT OF THE SLIDER ARMS
10. Align the outer edge ofeach Slider Arm should be flush with the outside edge of the
display's bezel. If you are using the Extension Plate align this surface with the
display bezel. Refer to FIGURES 1-6.
11. Tighten the clamp nuts
on the UMB using the 8mm (5/16") wrench. This will align
the LCR correctly
so the Grille will be flush to the side of the FPTV.
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39.3mm
[1.54"]
20.9mm
[0.82"]
8.2mm
[0.32"]
7mm
[0.28"]
FIGURE 1
25.4mm
[1.00"]
FIGURE 2
38.1mm
[1 .50"]
FIGURE 3
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50.8mm
~ [2.00"]
FIGURE 4
73.7mm
[2.90"]
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86.4mm
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FIGURE 6
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FOAM DAMPENERS
12. The foam provides both damping for the mounting system and stabilizes the speaker.
The pads should
be attached to the television surface behind the Slider Arm. The
foam
is intended to be highly compressed to fit under the Slider Arm.
13. Expose the adhesive backing by folding asmall corner of the protective paper back
on itself. Then unfold the paper and remove.
14. Place the
2" x 2" x 1" Foam Dampeners to the TV chassis directly underneath the
Slider Arms close to the speaker. If there
is alarge gap between the Slider Arm and
TV chassis two pads may be stacked
on top of each other. Refer to FIGURES 7& 8.
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FIGURES 7 & 8
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HARDWARE KIT
15. Mounting Screw Selection
15.1. Thread Pitch: M4, M5, M6, M8, or M10.
15.1.1. Match the threads in the FPTV chassis to one from the kit.
15.2. Screw Length: 13, 18 or 25 mm.
15.2.1. First, check the thread depth of the mounting points on the FPTV.
15.2.2. Select alength that will accommodate the Thin UMB (Depth =7mm), third
party wall-mount, and washers. Allow for 5 - 8 mm ofscrew threads into the FPTV
chassis. Be sure to account for the maximum thread depth into the TV.
NOTE: For tablestand installations without additional mounting hardware,
select the smallest length, 13 mm.
16. Collar Washers: M4, M5, M6 or M8.
16.1. The collar washer will fit snugly around your selected machine screw and fill
the excess area in the slot of the Thin UMB. NOTE: Collar washers are NOT
needed for M10 screw.
17. Flat Washer: Select awasher that fits around the selected Mounting Screw.
18. Using the selected components from Steps 1.1 &1.2., refer to FIGURES 9&10 to
assemble the components to the FPTV chassis. NOTE: Tighten all hardware
securely.
19. Attach the FPTV to the wall.
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FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
10
THIN UMB COLLAR WASHER
FLAT WASHER
MOUNTING SCREW
THIN UMB
COLLAR WASHER
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
FLAT WASHER
MOUNTING SCREW

MOUNTING THE LCR OM BRACKET TO THE THIN UMB
20. Remove the LCR
OM Bracket from the speakers by loosening the 2thumbscrews in
acounter-clockwise direction. Refer to FIGURE 11.
21. Carefully slip off the bracket. NOTE:
DO NOT place the LCR OM face down as
this may permanently damage the drivers.
22. Attach the LCR OM Brackets to the Slider Arms using the 3mm Allen Head Bracket
to Bracket (B/B) Screws. Refer to
TABLE 1for the correct screw location.
23. Loosely attach using the B/B Screws to hold the LCR
OM Brackets in place. Only 2
screws per slider arm are required.
24. Using atape measure, vertically center the LCR
OM Brackets by having equal
distances from the ends
of the bracket to the top and bottom of the FPTV edge.
Then tighten the Bracket to Bracket Screws. Refer
to FIGURE 12.
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FIGURE 11
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FIGURE 12
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MOUNTING THE LCR OM SPEAKER INTO LCR OM BRACKET
25. Carefully slide the LCR OMs into the vertical bracket that is now mounted to the
display. Place each speaker on their corresponding sides of the television. The
OualMono Center Channels should be located on the top half ofthe display. Refer
to Figure 13.
26. Using the thumbscrews loosely re-attach the speakers. Adjust the front to back
speaker position using the slot until the front edge is approximately 1/4" behind the
front surface of the bezel.
27. Tighten the thumbscrews to hold the speaker in place. NOTE: It is best to perform
final alignment of your speaker after wiring and grilles are installed.
DualMono Center Channels ----+~
I+-4 -Left Channel Right Channel
FIGURE 13
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GRILLE INSTALLATION
28. Grilles are held to the speaker by Hook and Loop fasteners, commonly known as
Velcro®. All LCR
OM Grilles have 2large hook pads. The woofer motors have the
Loop surface.
29. Align the grille with the top and bottom edges
of the FPTV, directly over the face of
the speaker baffle.
30. Press the grille firmly onto the woofer motor surfaces.
31. The grille can
be removed easily by simply pulling on the grille to separate the Velcro
pads.
32. Perform final adjustment to the speaker's front /back alignment using the
thumbscrews. The grille edge should match the bezel height
of the FPTV as shown
in Figures 1-6.
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ON-WALL INSTALLATION OF THE LCR OM
1. Remove the LCR OM Bracket from the speakers by loosening the 2thumbscrews in a
counter-clockwise direction.
2. Carefully slip off the bracket. Refer to FIGURE 11. NOTE: DO NOT place the LCR
face down as this may permanently damage the drivers.
3. The LCR OM Brackets have two slots cut through the rear of the part which will
function as asurface mount bracket. Refer to FIGURE 14.
4. Make a hole directly behind the terminal posts in the center ofthe speaker bracket for
the speaker wire.
5. Place each LCR OM on their corresponding sides of the television. The OualMono
Center Channels should be located on the top half of the display. Refer to FIGURE
13.
FIGURE 14
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WIRING THE LCRS
3CHANNEL METHOD (Left, DualMono Center and Right)
1. Operate the terminals by firmly pressing on them. An opening will be exposed in the side of
the terminal. Slip about 9mm (3/8") of bare speaker wire into this opening hole and release
the terminal. The spring loaded terminal will now securely hold the wire
in place. 16 gauge is
the minimum requirement. Depending upon total wire length alarger gauge may be used. 12
gauge is the maximum that will fit into the terminals.
2. Left and Right Channels
2.1. Connecttwo conductor speaker wire between each channel and the receiver or amplifier.
Mind the polarity of the wiring is consistent.
(+ to +, -to -)
3. DualMono Center Channels
3.1. Using the supplied 2meter speaker wire, connect both center channels together in
parallel. This is done by connecting Red to Red and Black to Black, (+ to +, -to -).
3.2. Connect two conductor speaker wire between one
of the DualMono Center Channels
and the receiver or amplifier. The wire from the amplifier and the wire from the opposite
center channel should be twisted together and placed
in the terminals. Mind the polarity
of the wiring is consistent. (+ to +, -to -)
4. Refer to FIGURE 15.
5. NOTE: This can be achieved by using 2 runs of 4 conductor speaker wire. One run per
side of the FPTV. Separate the 4 conductors into 2 pairs. Connect one pair to each
channel. The parallel connection of the DualMono Center Channels can be made at the
amplifier.
2CHANNEL METHOD (Left/Right Stereo)
1. Using asingle conductor of speaker wire, connect the negative terminal ofthe Left Channel to
the positive terminal
of the DualMono Center Channel in the same cabinet. This puts the two
channels in series.
2. Similarly, connect asingle conductor from the negative terminal of the Right Channel to the
positive terminal
of the DualMono Center Channel in the same cabinet.
3. Using two conductor speaker wire, connect the Left and Right channel outputs ofthe receiver
or amplifier to the pair of unused +and -terminals on each corresponding side.
4. Refer to FIGURE 16.
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FINE TUNING YOUR LCR-DM SPEAKERS
Satellite / Subwoofer Crossover Frequencies:
P-LCR-DM &S-LCR-DM:
•'SMALL' Speaker
on AN Receiver /Processor
•Crossover Frequency: 85 Hz
•Crossover Slope:
12 dB/octave
M-LCR-DM:
•'SMALL' Speaker
on AN Receiver /Processor
•Crossover Frequency: 80 Hz
•Crossover Slope:
12 dB/Octave
Stage Tweeter
ON /OFF Switch:
This located
on the front baffle of each speaker below the Left/Right Channel Woofer.
•
In most applications, the Stage Tweeter should be ON. The Stage Tweeter widens the
Left &Right Channel separation
by directing high frequency, 6kHz and up, against the
adjacent rear wall the flat panel is mounted onto.
•Turn the Stage Tweeter OFF for installations where the speakers and FPTV are flush
mounted into recessed cabinetry.
Adjustable Tweeters:
The P-LCR-DM
is equipped with adjustable front firing VifaXT25 Tweeters.
•DualMono Center Channel Tweeters should both be aimed towards the center of your
primary listening area.
•Left and Right Channel Tweeters should
be aimed to the respective Left and Right sides of
your primary listening area.
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SPECIFICATIONS &DIMENSIONS:
Masterpiece LCR DualMono
M-LCR-DM
Dimensions:
Driver Complement:
Cabinet IFinish:
Frequency Response:
Recommended Power:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Enclosure Type:
System Weight:
29.6" x6.3" x2.4", HWD Overall
30.0" x6.5" x2.6", HWD
wI Minimum Grille
Mounting Depth 2.1"
:5 (TV +Thin UMB +Wall Mount)
For use with FPTV's 55" or larger: H
~ 30.0", D0.28" -4.4"
2. 5%" Kevlar, Long Throw, Inverted Magnet, MidrangelWoofer
2. 8 x 1" ART Drivers in Curved Line Array
1. 25mm Stage Tweeter
Extruded Aluminum IBlack Anodized;
Grille Cloth available
in Black or Light Grey
80 Hz -30 kHz ± 3 dB
125 -250 Watts
60
86 dB @2.83 Volts,. 1Meter
Acoustic Suspension
28 Ibs. (13 kg.) inc!. Speakers, Mounting Hardware &Grilles
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