EarthQuake Image-846X User manual

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AUDIO PRODUCTS

Five (5) year limited warranty:
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products be free from defects in material and
workmanship,undernormalandproperuse,foraperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateofpurchase(asshownonthe original bill of sale
withserialnumberaffixed/writtenonit).Thefive(5) year warrantyperiodisvalidonlyifanauthorized Earthquakedealerproperlyinstallsthe
product,and the warrantyregistrationcard is properlyfilledoutand senttoEarthquakeSound Corporation.Ifanon-authorized partyinstalls
theproductaninety(90)daywarrantyperiodwillbeapplied.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland, not includingAlaska and Hawaii).
Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay freight both ways.
Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the
five(5)yearlimitedwarranty.Customerwillbechargedaminimumofone(1)houroflabor(ongoingrates) plus shipping charges back to
customer.
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective products/parts subject to the following provisions:
Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technician.
Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use, or accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with
incompatible products, or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been used in any way that is
contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.
(D) Warranty Limitations:
Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused. Including but not limited to the following:
Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of improper use of cleaning materials/methods.
Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
Fading, deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper exposure to elements.
Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper use of cleaning material.
Burnt tracers on PCB.
Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.
Subsequent damage to other products.
warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with
a copy of the sales invoice. Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.
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(E) Service Request:
Toreceiveproduct/sservice, contactEarthquakeservicedepartmentat [phone]andrequest an RMAnumber (Return
Material Authorization), items shipped without a valid RMAnumber will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases, our
techniciansmightbeabletoresolvetheproblemoverthephone,thuseliminatingtheneedtoshiptheproduct.
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product/s must be packaged in its original protective box(s) to minimize transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items
damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse product improperly packed.
Originalbill ofsalemust accompany productreturnedfor service.Weencourageyou toincludewith thepackagea written descriptionofthe
problem.Shipproductto: Earthquake SoundCorp.2727McConeAvenue,Hayward,CA94545. Ph(510)732-1000.Youareresponsiblefor
thecostofshippingtheproducttoEarthquakeSoundCorporation.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the five (5) years limited warranty policy
mustberesolvedaccordingtothelaws&regulationsofthecountyofAlameda -California.
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Page# ……Warranty description
Page# 4……Some History
Page# 5……Features and Specifications
Page# 6……Installation
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Please keep this warranty information in your files for
f u t u r e r e f e r e n c e i f n e c e s s a r y. I t i s
recommended that you stick your serial number here for
futurereference. SERIAL NUMBER
Table of Content

Correction switches provide
the ability to correct imperfections
found in your system amplifier and
even human hearing.
Long excursion rubber Surround
Electro-plated Carbon Fiber cone
Powder Coated Phase Plug
Speed
Image IW-846 In-Wall System
Thank you for choosing Earthquake as your In summarizing our company story, one word
primary source for audio excellence and home theater pops up: Value; but it does not stop there… Performance,
solutions. The Imãge line of in-wall and ceiling speaker Advanced Technology, and the Highest Quality best
systems is the recipient of numerous design and describetheImãge speaker systems.As a high-endaudio
engineering awards since it’s conception, including the manufacturingcompany,wefocusourattentionondetails.
prestigious“1998CEMADesignandEngineering
ExcellenceAward”andthe “2000DesignandEngineering Reviews:
ShowcaseAward”,justto nameafew. foryears,Earthquake productsenjoyed -andstill
The Imãge speakers are designed and suited to are enjoying- rave reviews from the industry leading
use in any home theater application you could possibly publications. Home Theater Magazine, Widescreen
think of. All In-wall and ceiling speakers are crafted to fit Review, Stereophile Guide, Digital Home Entertainment
flush-nearlyinvisible,andtobringamorecomfortableand and manyothernotable magazineshadnothingbut praise
un-ubstructedfeelto yourhome. Thesespeakers can be when testing the Earthquake products. When it comes to
painted to match interiors , if the stock white is not your speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers, Earthquake
“cupoftea”. established leadership in performance and in value
rankingitthe#1 productintheindustry.
Imãgespeakersystemsdeliver unmatched
performance.Theirabilitytoreproduce thefullrangeof
music with no strain or distortion earns them high marks in Awards:
multitasking. Imãge speakers gently lend them selves to
theinteriorofanyhome.Theybringtheexcitementandthe The prestigious Consumer Electronics
drama of crisp clean music to your kitchen, bedroom, or Manufacturers Association CEMA bestowed several
anyotherroom. Design and Engineering Excellence awards on the Nova
products. This was no accident, it is the natural result of
Earthquakeisasubsidiary oftheHohmann years of accumulated R&D in the mobile audio arena; a
Internationalgroup-manufacturers offinehomeand massive knowledge of audio and electronics that was
mobileaudioproducts- wellknowninthemobileaudio applied to home audio products. Suffice to say, Hohmann
industrybyEarthquakeSound Corporation. International and its subsidiaries have accumulated over
20awardsinDesign &EngineeringExcellence.
IMÃGE-846X Features, Sound Quality and High Performance
Wide Dispersion
Clarity
* Sold in pairs only.
Imãge-846 Specifications
Bandwidth
Sensitivity
Nominal Impedance
Power Recommendations
Woofer
Tweeter
Midrange
Grill Frame Dimensions
Cut Out Dimensions
Mounting Depth
Model
White Finish
Image-846*
18 to 22kHz
89 dB @ 1W/1M
5-500 watts
One 8” Carbon Fiber
One 1” pivoting Silk Dome
One 4 x 6” ” (101.6 x 152.39mm)
15 3/4 x 10 1/2” (400.5 x 266.7mm)”
14 3/4” x 9 1/2” (374.65 x 241.29mm)
8-Oohm
Paintable
3 3/4” (95.25mm)
* Easy to use TURN-N-LOCK™ installation
mechanism.
* One eight inch woofer with powder * Includes 1/8” thick non-resonating back
coated phase plug. box
* One 4x6 elliptical mid-range, for wider * Paintable to match any decor
sound dispersion (first in class).
* One inch (1”) Silk dome swivel tweeter
with neodymium magnet.
* Elaborate filter network:
- High pass 18dB/Oct. @ 1kHz
- Low pass 18dB/Oct. @ 1kHz
* ±3dB woofer and tweeter level
adjustments.
* Corrective ON-AXIS tweeter positioning
for better staging and imaging.
* Electroplated carbon fiber cones
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Features:
Features and Specifications

INSTALLATION
Installation:
) Locate & mark the 2x4’s,
outline the hole using the
1s u p p l i e d s p e a k e r
template–stayclearfromthe2x4s.
) Using a drywall saw, cut out
theopening.
2
)Attachspeakerwire,andinsert
the Image-846 speaker into the
3wallopening.
) Align the speaker in position,
andtightenthescrewsevenlyto
4securetheunit.
) Align the grille in position.
Gently push the cover into
5place.
Final 5
YEARS
WARRANTY
LIMITED
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