B-I-C America Venturi VK-6IO User manual

Model VK-6IO
Weather-Resistant Speaker System
B.I.C America Speaker Systems are designed to the highest possible value and performance
standards. Our confidence in their quality is such that B.I.C America offers customers
this transferable limited warranty:
B.I.C America System Limited Warranty
If the B.I.C America speaker system proves
to be defective in materials or workmanship
within seven years from the date of the original
customer’s purchase, we will, at our option,
repair or replace the defective part.
DISCLAIMER
THE WARRANTY STATED HEREIN IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER
LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF B.I.C
AMERICA, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED. B.I.C AMERICA HAS NOT MADE
AND DOES NOT HEREBY MAKE ANY OTHER
REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR COV-
ENANT WITH RESPECT TO THE CONDITION,
QUALITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION,
CAPACITY, FITNESS FOR USE OR SUITABILITY
OF THE ACOUSTECH SPEAKER SYSTEMS.
Exclusion of
Certain Damages
B.I.C America’s liability for any defective
product is limited to repair or replacement
of the product at our option. B.I.C America
shall not be liable for incidental or con-
sequential damages of any kind or
character because of product defects.
Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties and/or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
Damage caused by abuse, accident,
misuse, negligence, or improper operation.
Products that have been altered or modified.
Any product whose serial number has been
altered, defaced, or removed.
Normal wear and maintenance.
Damages caused by shipping. (All claims
for shipping damage must be made with
the carrier.)
Warranty Service
Warranty service must be performed by
an authorized service center, usually an
B.I.C America speaker systems dealer or
its authorized agent. You may obtain a list
of authorized service centers by calling the
number below.
All warranty repairs must be accompanied
by the original bill of sales. No other
document is acceptable or is required.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Due to our continual efforts to improve product
quality as new technology and techniques become
available, B.I.C America reserves the right to revise
Speaker Systems specifications without notice.
TM
B.I.C America
925 N. Shepard Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.bicamerica.com
For tech support call 1-877-558-4242 (4BIC)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Design
Two-way, indoor/outdoor speakers
Drivers
One 61/2˝ premium grade woven fiber woofer,
one 1˝ high efficiency dome tweeter
Power Handling
10 - 150 watts per channel
Sensitivity
90dB @ 1 watt, 1 meter
Frequency Response
38Hz - 23kHz (+/- 3dB)
Crossover
2000Hz
Impedance
8 ohms
Enclosure Type
Sealed, weather-resistant
Grille
White perforated aluminum grille
Mount Brackets
Painted steel with plastic knobs
Input Terminals
Gold-plated binding posts
Dimensions
12˝ H x 81/2˝ W x 71/2˝ D (excluding bracket)
Shipping Weight
18 lbs. (8.2 kg.)
Limited Warranty
7 years parts
SPECIFICATIONS

Once you have determined the placement for
your speakers, you also have the option of
mounting them to the wall. The following steps
show how to use the mounting brackets provided.
Unpacking
Carefully remove your new B.I.C America prem-
ium grade woven fiber indoor/outdoor speakers
from the box. Inspect the speakers for transit
damage. If you discover damage, contact your
dealer immediately. Save your carton — it is
the best possible protection for your speakers
should you ever have a need to move them.
Speaker Setup(s)
For best results when installing one single
pair (stereo), place the speakers 6´ to 8´ apart.
The diagram below shows 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1
speaker system placement.
Caring for Your Speakers
Mounting speakers under eaves or other
shelter is highly recommended. DO NOT
immerse speakers in water or subject them to
direct water pressure. During extreme temper-
atures (high or low), we recommend storing
the speakers indoors if you are not using them.
TO CLEAN: Due to its weather-resistant
construction, the B.I.C America enclosure can
be cleaned with a damp soft cloth. The alu-
minum grille can also be cleaned with the same
cloth, or, if needed, a small hand vacuum.
Troubleshooting and Service
B.I.C America speakers do not use external
fuse protection or circuit breakers because these
devices tend to decrease sound quality and may
only protect the speaker to a marginal degree.
Rather, we use components and designs of the
highest caliber as an effective method of pro-
tecting the speaker. However, no amount of pro-
tection will prevent damage caused by defective
associated equipment or extreme abuse.
If you have a problem, first try to determine
if it is indeed a speaker problem. Determine
whether the problem exists in both speakers. If
its does, the problem likely originates in some
other component in the system. If the problem
is in one speaker only, reverse your speaker
leads (left to right, right to left). If the problem
moves to the other channel, your problem is
not in the speakers.
Once you have determined that you have a
speaker problem, contact your dealer for author-
ized factory service information. If you are
unable to contact your dealer, if your dealer is
unable to solve your problem, or if you have any
questions or comments regarding your B.I.C
America Speaker System, please contact us at:
B.I.C America
925 N. Shepard Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.bicamerica.com
For tech support call 1-877-558-4242
Please describe the problem in detail. We will
decide on the most appropriate course of action.
Add for 6.1
Left
surround
(5.1)
In or Outdoor Mounting and Hookup
STOP! — Make sure that you consult your
amplifier’s owner’s manual regarding speaker
hook-up. Your amplifier should be turned off
throughout this procedure.
A word about speaker wire
There are a number of quality speaker wire
products available today. Most of these prod-
ucts offer obvious cosmetic benefits over lamp
cord and light gauge wires. VK-6IO speakers
come equipped with inputs that allow the
greatest flexibility and choice of hook-up wire
and connectors. The choice of speaker wire is
dependent on the type of amplifier, the dis-
tance you intend to run the wire, and your
budget, among other things. If in doubt as to
which brand or type of wire and connector to
use, consult your audio dealer.
Step 1
Loosen the
two knobs.
Remove the
bracket from
speaker.
Step 2
Run the
appropriate
gauge wire
from your
amplifier
to the
speaker
location.
Step 3
Mount the C-bracket to the wall surface by run-
ning screws through the holes located in the C-
bracket. Stainless
steel screws are
recommended for
outdoor speaker
mounting. Run the
speaker wire through
the appropriate hole in
the C-bracket. (Note:
Mounting screws are
not included with the
B.I.C America indoor/
outdoor speaker.)
Step 4
Attach the wire from your amplifier to terminals
on the back of speaker. Double-check the
polarity of the speaker wires for both the left
and right channels: amplifier + to speaker +
and amplifier – to speaker –.
Step 5
Install the speaker
onto the C-bracket.
Turn the bracket
knobs into the
cabinet. Point the
speaker toward the
listening area. Upon
determining the
speaker direction,
tighten the bracket
knobs securely.
Rear left
Add for 7.1
Front left & right
Optional
subwoofer
right or left side
Center
Amplifier
Speaker
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Rear right
Add for 7.1
Right
surround
(5.1)