Emphasys CL85 Assembly instructions

Installer's Guide
In-Ceiling LCR Speakers
from EMPHASYS have been created to
meet the needs of today’s discriminat-
ing listener, offering a blend of clarity
and output that’s equal to the needs
of a high-performance home theater
or distributed audio system. In fact,
an EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR can
be just as appropriate as the center
channel speaker as it is in a left/right
pairing. The In-Ceiling LCR Series re-
ally delivers, with superb components
and great sound in a range of sizes.
This manual is designed to facilitate
easy installation and adjustment of
the EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR speak-
ers. To ensure the best performance,
please follow the instructions carefully.
Positioning the Speakers
EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR speak-
ers, with their superior clarity and
power handling, provide excep-
tional versatility for the home
theater environment. A single
LCR speaker can be used for the
front center channel, or a pair
can be used for left and right in
the front or rear of the system.
CL85 CL65 CL60
The In-Ceiling LCR Speaker as a Center Channel
In-Ceiling LCR speakers are designed to blend seamlessly with other EMPHASYS speak-
ers and accessories, and will satisfy almost any installation. However, if the LCR is to be
used as a center channel speaker, it should be placed directly above the TV. Additionally,
system performance can be enhanced if the center channel speaker is aligned as closely
as possible with the horizontal plane of the front left and right speakers.

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Speaker Adjustments
Creating a Zone for Optimized Listening
The In-Ceiling LCR speakers should be placed so that they proj-
ect, as much as possible, toward the listening position. This will
ensure an accurate stereo image and help minimize the creation
of excessive sound reflections.
If the speakers are to be mounted in a very high ceiling, the piv-
oting tweeters should be aimed directly toward the listening posi-
tion. (See Diagram 1)
In other cases it might be preferable to aim the tweeters slightly
outward, away from the listening position.
CAUTION: The tweeter dome, whether aluminum or silk, can be
damaged through direct contact with fingers or objects. Please be
careful when installing and adjusting the speaker.
Diagram 1:
Tweeter
Bass
Treble
0
+3
0
+3
Push Tweeter Here
Cut at a 45° angle toward the inside of the hole. (see Diagram 2)
You can use the cutout piece to fill the hole if obstructions are
encountered.
Once the mounting location is deemed to be free of obstruc-
tions, cut the outline at a 90° angle relative to the surface of the
ceiling.
5. If the area in the ceiling isn’t already insulated, add insulation
material sufficient to fill the cavity. If the insulation material used is
faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper away from the
speaker.
Preparing the Surface for Mounting
New Construction: Unfinished Ceiling
A new construction bracket, available from your dealer, can be
installed prior to drywall application across joists (up to 24" on-
center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole is cut and
the drywall is installed, the speakers are then easily installed fol-
lowing the instructions for mounting in “Finished Ceiling” below.
Note: If the speakers are to be mounted more than 24" on-center, a
special “extra-long wing” is available from your dealer.
Finished Ceiling
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary
to run speaker wire to the locations in which they’ll be mounted.
See your dealer for more information. Then, with the wire in
place, the speakers can be mounted. To ensure a professional-
looking result, follow the simple steps described below:
1. Choose the general location for the installation of each speak-
er, being certain that these areas present no obstructions such as
electrical conduit, HVAC duct work or other elements.
2. Find the joists nearest the desired location for the speaker.
EMPHASYS recommends the use of a good stud finder for this
procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some other object
or molding in the room, be sure to allow for the size of the baffle
flange. This flange extends beyond the mounting hole on all four
sides of the ceiling speaker.
3. Mark the hole. A template for setting the hole is provided in
the box (as are two paint mask inserts). Position the template in
the desired position and outline it on the ceiling using a pencil.
4. Cut the hole. CAUTION: This is the most important part of the
installation. If you aren’t certain whether there are any obstruc-
tions in the desired mounting area, use a drywall saw to cut a
small hole at the center of the spot you’ve outlined.
Diagram 2:
Ceiling Cutout

Painting the Speakers
If the speakers are to be painted, we recommend that it be done
before the speakers are actually installed. However, it is possible
to paint the speakers post-installation. Simply remove them from
the ceiling by reversing the order of the steps for installation
described earlier in this manual.
The paint masks provided in the carton must be installed between
the grille and flange while they are being painted. Be sure to
remove the white plastic blanket from beneath the grille before
painting the speaker. Once the grille has been painted, remove
the paint mask and return the acoustic blanket to its position
beneath the grille.
Be careful not to clog the holes of the grille. The sound of the
speakers will be dramatically reduced if the perforations in the
grille are covered in paint.
EMPHASYS recommends only light spray painting using five parts
thinning agent to one part paint.
Tighten the four screws on the front of the baffle only so much that
the flange becomes snug against the ceiling. As you tighten the
screws, the feet will flip into an outward position (see Diagram 3),
clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange. CAUTION:
Excessive tightening may torque the baffle, crack the ceiling, cause
the white bezel to distort and make it difficult to seat the grille within
the grooves.
4. Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle.
Installing the Speakers
The In-Ceiling LCR speakers feature a mounting system with four
swiveling feet for quick, secure installation. Use the following
steps:
1. Remove the grille. (To force the grille out of its retaining
groove, it may be necessary to push one or two of the mount-
ing screws and its attached foot toward the baffle and against the
inside surface of the grille.)
2. Attach the speaker wire (observing the proper polarity with
your amplifier, matching positive (red) to positive and negative
(black) to negative). Be certain the left channel of the amplifier is
connected to the left speaker, and that the right channel is con-
nected to the right speaker.
3. Be sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the
opening, and then insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the
speaker in the hole. Note: The flange of the speaker is designed
to conform to minor imperfections in the ceiling’s surface.
Diagram 3:
Mounting Feet
Treble Adjustment
The Treble switch allows +3dB of adjustment from the “0” position,
where the most linear frequency response is maintained. If more
treble is desired, simply move the switch to the “+3” position. To
return to the neutral setting, move the switch back to the “0” posi-
tion. The Treble switch can be adjusted whenever desired.
(See Diagram 4)
Bass Adjustment
The Bass switch provides +3dB of bass adjustment from the “0”
position, where the flattest bass frequency response is maintained.
For extra bass, move the switch to the “+3” position. To return to
the neutral setting, move the switch back to the “0” position. As
with treble adjustment, the Bass switch can be moved whenever
desired. (See Diagram 4)
Adjusting the Frequency Response for CL85
Diagram 4:
Adjustment Switches
3
Bass
Treble
0
+3
0
+3
Bass Adjustment Switch
Treble Adjustment Switch

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Features & Specs
1300-0013000 (rev1)
CL85
Two-way In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
8" Aluminum Woofer
1" Pivoting Aluminum Dome
Tweeter
92dB 1W/1m
175 Watts
8Ω
+3dB Bass & Treble Switches
32Hz - 20kHz
Dia 111⁄2" x Depth 57⁄8"
Dia 97⁄8"
CL65
Two-way In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
61⁄2" Aluminum Woofer
1" Pivoting Aluminum Dome
Tweeter
92dB 1W/1m
125 Watts
8Ω
N/A
36Hz - 20kHz
Dia 91⁄4" x Depth 49⁄16"
Dia 81⁄4"
CL60
Two-way In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofer
1" Pivoting Silk Dome
Tweeter
91dB
100 Watts
8Ω
N/A
40Hz - 20kHz
Dia 91⁄4" x Depth 49⁄16"
Dia 81⁄4"
Speaker Type:
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Sensitivity, 2.83V/m:
Power Handling:
Impedance:
Switches:
Frequency Response:
Dimensions:
Cut Out Dimensions: