Boston Acoustics Designer Series 336pt User manual

Designer Series
336pt
Série Designer
Serie Designer
Designer-Reihe
Serie Designer
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Table of Contents
Specifications 4
Spécifications 11
Especificaciones 18
Technische Daten 25
Specifiche tecniche 32
Specificaties 39
Especificações 46
Description 4
Description 11
Descripción 18
Beschreibung 25
Descrizione 32
Beschrijving 39
Descrição 46
This Package Contains 4
Contenu de l’emballage 11
Contenido del embalaje 18
Inhalt 25
Contenuto della confezione 32
Inhoud van dit pakket 39
Conteúdo do embalagem 46
Introduction 5
Introduction 12
Introducción 19
Einleitung 26
Introduzione 33
Inleiding 40
Introdução 47
You Will Need 5
Outils nécessaires 12
Herramientas para la instalación 19
Benötigte Werkzeuge 26
Attrezzatura necessaria 33
Handgereedschap 40
Ferramentas necessárias 47
Placement 6
Emplacement 13
Instalación 20
Aufstellung 27
Posizionamento 34
Plaatsing 41
Posicionamento 48
Surround Sound 6
Son Surround 13
Sonido surround 20
Surround-Sound 27
Suono surround 34
Surround-geluid 41
Som Surround 48

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Painting the Speakers 7
Peindre les haut-parleurs 14
Pintado de los altavoces 21
Lackieren der Lautsprecher 28
Verniciatura degli altoparlanti 35
De luidsprekers verven 42
Pintura dos alto-falantes 49
Preparing for Installation 7
Avant l’installation 14
Preparación para la instalación 21
Installationsvorbereitungen 28
Predisposizione all’installazione 35
Voorbereidingen voor de installatie 42
Preparação para a instalação 49
Installation 8
Installation 15
Instalación 22
Installation 29
Installazione 36
Installatie 43
Instalação 50
Limited Warranty 10
Garantie limitée 17
Garantía limitada 24
Eingeschränkte Garantie 31
Garanzia limitata 38
Beperkte garantie 45
Garantia limitada 52
If Service Seems Necessary 10
Réparation 17
Si es necesario recurrir al servicio de reparaciones 24
Wenn eine Reparatur erforderlich scheint, 31
Assistenza tecnica 38
Als onderhoud en herstelling nodig lijkt 45
Se for necessária assistência 52

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Specifications 336pt
Frequency Response (±3dB) 62-20,000Hz
Recommended Amplifier Power 5-75 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Sensitivity [1 watt (2.83v) at 1m] 90dB
Tweeter 3⁄4" (19mm) dome
Bass Unit 6" (152mm) copolymer with butyl rubber surround
Crossover Frequency 3600Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD) 73⁄4" diameter x 33⁄4" depth (197 x 95mm)
Mounting Hole Cutout (HxD) 63⁄4" (172mm)
Mounting Depth 33⁄8" (85mm)
Description
The 336pt delivers outstanding performance from a compact design. Boston-built drive units, manufactured to an incredi-
bly tight ±1dB tolerance, assure smooth, wide-range response. The 336pt is perfect for any application—main speakers,
surround use, or background music.
• Same diameter as standard light can for ease of placement
• 3⁄4-inch (19mm) dome ferrofluid-cooled tweeter provides detailed, articulate sound with wide dispersion
• Tweeter pivots 20° for perfect coverage of the listening area
• 6-inch (152mm) copolymer woofer with butyl rubber surround offers smooth, natural performance
This Package Contains
Item Quantity
Model 336pt loudspeaker 2
White metal grille 2
Paint mask 2
Hole-cutting template 1
Please examine the contents of the package to confirm that you have all the items.
English 336pt Designer Series

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Introduction
Note: This manual is written with the assumption that the installer possesses skill in the proper use of hand and power tools,
a knowledge of local fire and building codes, and a familiarity with the environment behind the surface of the wall or ceiling
in which the speakers will be installed.
You Will Need
1. A utility knife, electric jigsaw, or other means of cutting a hole in the mounting surface.
2. A #1 Phillips and a flat-blade screwdriver.
3. A wire cutter or stripper for preparing the speaker wires.
336pt speaker system Side view Mounting hole
cutout dimensions
73⁄4" (197mm)
73⁄4"
(197mm)
33⁄8" (85mm) 63⁄4" (172mm)

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Placement
Since the speaker installation is permanent and the furniture placement in a room may not be, determine a long-term
mounting location—one that would accommodate future relocation of furniture in the room, but would still allow an unob-
structed sound path from the speakers to the listening area.
For the best stereo effect, separate the speakers by at least 3-6 feet (1-2m). For the most balanced sound, place each
speaker an equal distance from the listeners. Because of its wide dispersion and pivoting tweeter, the 336pt may be
placed across the room from the listeners and still deliver a pleasing sound.
For the sake of appearance, you may wish to line up the speaker with lighting or other ceiling fixtures.
Note: The speakers should be mounted on a flat surface to form a good seal between the speaker flange and the mount-
ing surface.
Surround Sound
The 336pt’s compact size and neutral tonal quality make it perfect for the surround channel of a home theater system.
Place the speakers toward the back of the room, behind or beside the listening position.
If possible, place the speakers so they do not point directly at the listeners. Aim the tweeters toward the side or rear walls
of the listening area. (See the illustration below.) An indirect sound path from the speakers to the listening position results
in a more diffuse and convincing surround sound effect.

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Painting the Speakers
If you intend to paint the speakers, it’s best to do so before you install them. Typically, a primer coat is not necessary.
1. Remove the speaker grille. Carefully pry on one edge with an awl or small screwdriver. If you choose to paint the metal
grille, do so after detaching it from the speaker.
Note: You may find it helpful to thin the paint to be used on the grille. This prevents the paint from filling the holes.
2. Use the form-fitting paint mask provided to paint the housing. Cover the slots with masking tape.
3. After painting, remove the paint mask by carefully inserting a screwdriver into the slots.
Preparing for Installation
Take the following steps to prepare for installation:
1. Map out the wiring paths from the speakers to the amplifier. We recommend 18-gauge or larger wire for runs up to 25
feet and thicker 16-gauge wire for longer runs. Be sure the speaker wire does not rest or rub against any sharp or point-
ed objects.
2. Each speaker is 8 ohms nominal. When connecting more than two speakers per amplifier channel, you should use series
wiring or an impedance protection device such as a line transformer.
3. Make sure that the total system’s impedance does not fall below the amplifier’s minimum rating. If you are not certain,
consult your Boston Acoustics dealer.
Installing the paint mask Removing the paint mask

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Installation
1. Make a 63⁄4" (172mm) cutout using the supplied template. It is not necessary to remove fiberglass insulation that may be
behind the wall.
2. Run wire from the amplifier to the cutout. Allow an extra foot of wire at the cutout. Strip 1⁄2" (12mm) of insulation off the
wire, and tightly twist the wire strands.
3. Remove the speaker grille. Carefully pry on one side with an awl or small screwdriver.
4. Connect the wire to the speaker. Maintain consistency of the +(red) and –(black) connections by using the markings on
the wire. Failure to do so will result in degraded sound. There are several ways that wire strands are identified:
Cut a 63⁄4" (172mm) hole
Utility knife
Attach the wires to the terminals
Smooth/ribbed Smooth/one rib or stripe Different colored wires Fabric strand

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5. Place the speaker in the hole. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the three pivoting mounting arms. Avoid overtight-
ening, as this could break the mounting arms or damage the ceiling surface.
6. Install the grille. The grille will snap into place.
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Tighten the mounting arms
Attach the grille

Limited Warranty
For two years from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or work-
manship that occurs in normal use of the speaker system, without charge for parts and labor.
Your responsibilities are to use the system according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transporta-
tion to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales
slip when requesting service.
Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, accidents, shipping, or repairs or modifications by
anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service
representative.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If Service Seems Necessary
First, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the speakers. If that is not possible, write to:
Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 U.S.A.
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your speaker to the factory, please ship it pre-
paid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the U.S. and Canada.
300 Jubilee Drive
Peabody, MA 01960 U.S.A.
978.538.5000
Boston and Boston Acoustics are registered
trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc.
© 1999 Boston Acoustics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.