Krix IW-30 User manual

IW-30
INSTALLATION GUIDE

Congratulations on choosing Krix
Your Krix speakers are designed to reproduce the highest quality sound. To get the best performance from your speakers please read
these installation instructions thoroughly as there are many factors that influence the performance of your speakers. If you have any
difculties please speak with one of our friendly authorised Krix dealers.
INSTALLATION
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Figure 1
Installation
• Use the paper template marked
‘symmetrix template’ to trace the
required cut-out onto the wall/
ceiling. (Figure 4)
• Use a ne plasterboard (Gyprock)
saw to cut around the traced line.
(Figure 5)
• Remove the offcut and insert the
speaker to check the hole size
is correct. Enlarge the cut-out if
required.
• Pull the stripped speaker cable
through the wall/ceiling opening.
Push and hold down the positive (+)
red binding post on the speaker and
insert the positive (+) wire through
hole in post. Take care to assign
the same cable colour or trace to
the positive (+) connector on the
amplier as the positive (+) connector
on the speaker. Repeat connection
process with the negative (-) black
binding post and the negative (-) wire.
(Figure 6)
• Ensure all mounting clamps are
rotated back against the speaker
enclosure (Figure 6), so that the
speaker can be easily inserted into
the wall cut-out. Once the speaker
has been located in the wall, use a
Phillips head screwdriver to tighten
all mounting screws. As the screws
are tightened, the mounting clamps
will automatically swing out over
the plasterboard and clamp the
speaker in place. Be careful not to
over tighten screws, as this may strip
the clamp, or crush the plasterboard
surface. (Figure 7)
• If the grille does not require painting,
gently t the metal grille to the front
of the speaker housing. (Figure 8)
• If the grille requires painting, see
overleaf for recommendations.
Positioning
Left and right speakers
When positioning your left and right
speakers try to choose the best
compromise between the suggestions
shown to suit your listening preferences
and room.
A. The widest stereo separation is
achieved when the left and right
speakers form an equilateral triangle
with the primary listening position. In
this setup small movements from the
primary listening position can create
large shifts in the central stereo ‘image’.
(Figure 2A)
B. If the speaker spacing in reduced to 2/3
the distance from the primary listening
position the central stereo ‘image’ will
become more homogeneous but also
more monophonic. This setup will
create a larger ‘sweetspot’ that can be
enjoyed by more listeners. (Figure 2B)
C. A good balance between the above
suggestions can often be found with an
‘equal legged T’ arrangement. (Figure
2C)
Centre channel speaker
Position the centre channel speaker
above or below your screen. To help
anchor the dialogue to the screen,
keep the centre speaker as close to the
screen as possible, at approximately
seated ear level. (Figure 3)
Note: If using an acoustically transparent
projector screen the left, center and
right speakers can be mounted vertically
behind the screen to create a consistent
soundstage.
Rear speaker
Rear speakers should be placed to
each side and/or behind the listening
position. Exact positioning will be
dependent on your room layout and
the number of surround/rear speakers
in your system (e.g. 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and
beyond). Refer to your receiver/amplier
manual or ask your Krix dealer for more
recommendations.
Before you begin
Please read the disclaimer on the back
of this manual.
• After the best location for your
loudspeakers has been determined
check for any obstructions, such
as electrical wiring, plumbing, stud
work or air conditioning ducts before
commencing the installation. (Figure 1)
• Also ensure that there is enough wall
space to accommodate the speaker
enclosure.
Connecting
To ensure optimum performance it is
important that your speaker system is
connected properly:
Turn off all electronic equipment and
disconnect from the power point.
• Follow the connection instructions
supplied with your AV receiver,
amplier, CD/DVD, hard disk recorder,
etc.
• Install speaker cable in wall cavity.
Allow approximately 300mm of
excess cable to facilitate loudspeaker
installation.
• Follow the connection instructions
supplied with your amplier to connect
the speaker cables to amplier. Take
care to assign the same cable colour
or trace to the positive (+) connector
on the amplier as the positive (+)
connector on the speaker.
• Prepare speaker cables for connecting
to speakers by neatly stripping cable
ends.
Care should be taken to eliminate
loose strands of wire that may be
present a short circuit hazard.
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INSTALLATION
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Disclaimer
Cutting or drilling into anything can be dangerous. You should make sure you know what is behind or inside
the surface that you are cutting into before you start to cut. For example, you might strike an electrical cable.
If you do not feel entirely condent about installing this product, contact a professional installer.
Disclaimer
To the extent permissible by law:
All warranties, conditions, representations, promises and statements relating howsoever to this product
whether express or implied and whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law; and
Our liability to you under a condition or warranty (if any) implied into this sale and purchase agreement
relating to this product by the Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended) or any other law (whether a law of
Australia or any other country) other than a condition implied by Section 69 of the said Act is limited at our
option to:
• the replacement of the product; or
• the supply of an equivalent product; or
• the repair of the product.
If you do not accept the above conditions, return this product (in the original packaging) with proof of
purchase for a full refund.
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Painting
If the speaker grille requires
painting it is recommended to use
a spray can for ease of application.
Alternatively, it is possible to
apply acrylic or enamel paint
using a small foam roller but this
will require more applications to
achieve a good result.
Roller application
• Peel away and discard the fabric
liner from inside the grille.
• Load a foam roller with a light
coverage of thin paint and then roll
onto the to grille. Try to avoiding
blocking the holes in the grille. If
the grille does become blocked
by paint, use a small pin or similar
to release the blockage, while the
paint is still wet.
• Allow the paint to dry. Apply three
or more light coats to ensure an
even coverage.
Spray can application
• Use a spray can and apply a light
coat of paint. Rotate the product
at 90° intervals and apply three
more light coats to ensure an even
coverage.
• Be careful in applying single heavy
coats of paint as there is a higher
probability of blocking the holes
in the grille.
• If the grill does become blocked
by paint, use a small pin or similar
to release the blockage, while the
paint is still wet.