Nuvo AccentPLUS1 NV-AP16CS User manual

AccentPLUS1
In-Wall & In-Ceiling Architectural Speakers
Owners Manual

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AccentPLUS1
Speaker Installation Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo AccentPLUS1architectural speakers. The AccentPLUS1 speakers
represent the best value in class for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for the home. High quality components, and
NuVo’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities are combined to create an exceptional speaker. The
AccentPLUS1 speakers are designed to provide years of audio enjoyment.
Speaker Placement
Proper placement is curcial to enjoying the benefits of the AccentPLUS1 speak-
ers. Consider the optimal listening area in the room. The speakers should ide-
ally be placed facing that area with 8 – 10 feet of separation between them. In-
wall placement of the speakers should be at ear level or just slightly higher,
and in-ceiling mounting should be placed to the left and right of the optimal
listening area, Fig 11..
In existing construction, care should be taken to not conflict with other
wiring, heat ducts, or water lines. The AccentPLUS1 rough-in brackets can be
placed between studs and ceiling joists as a cutout template for the drywall
installation.
Installation
Once the best possible location for the speakers has been determined, use a stud
finder to locate the studs. Leave enough clearance from the studs to allow the
mounting “dog-ears” to properly clamp down to the drywall. Using the provided tem-
plate, trace a line for the cutout, Fig 22.
It is a good idea to use a level to insure that the cutout is straight. In existing wall
installations it is a good idea to drill a hole in the center of the penciled cutout to
make certain that there are no obstructions behind the location before cutting the
hole with a drywall saw.
NuVo AccentPLUS1 speakers each have pre-construction brackets that can be used
to provide a cutout template for the drywallers prior to the drywall installation.
If the area behind the speaker is not already insulated add enough insulation to
fill the cavity. Face foil or paper backing away from the speaker.
We recommend the use of 16-gauge speaker wire either two or four conductor (note
that most distributed audio systems are not designed to accept larger than 14 gauge
wire). The speaker wire should be pulled through the cutout for the speaker instal-
lation. Strip 1/2” inch of insulation from the speaker wire, and while pressing down
on the terminal post, insert each conductor into the appropriate terminal, Fig 33.Red
is positive, and black is negative. Some speaker wire denotes the positive lead with
a dark line running through the insulation.
Fig 11..
Fig 22..
Fig 33..

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Installation (Continued)
Once the speaker wire is connected to the speaker, center the speaker in
the cutout and secure it by turning the mounting screws clockwise until
the "dog ears" hold the speaker snug against the drywall. Be careful not to
over tighten the “dog-ears” Fig 44.
When the speaker is in place you can, if desired, position the pivotal
tweeter so it is directed toward the listening area of the room, Fig 55.
Install the grill by placing it over the speaker and applying pressure
around the outside edge. NOTE: Avoid pressure over the center of the
grill.
Painting the Speaker
If desired, the speaker grill and trim can be painted to match the wall
color. Each speaker is shipped with a clear plastic paint plug designed to
protect the inner components of the speaker during the painting process.
Always remove the grill from the speaker prior to painting. The
AccentPLUS1 speakers have a micro-perforation grill. To prevent the paint
from filling the holes and the grill and interfering with the speaker’s
sound distribution, the paint should be thinned at a ratio of 5 to 1 and
sprayed on the grill.
For best results, we suggest that you paint the inside of the grill, as
well as the outside. The AccentPLUS1 speakers ship with a decorative
fiber backing on the inside of grill, which is easily removed for the
purposes of painting.
Once the installation is complete, your speakers should be fully opera-
tional. Should you have no audio from the speakers, make sure the
speaker wires did not become disconnected from the terminal posts,
or that there is not a short in the speaker wire.
Fig 44..
Fig 55..

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Warranty
NuVo Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in
workmanship or material for a period of five (5) years from the
original date of purchase. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty is subject to
the following conditions and exclusions:
•Defects caused by wear and tear, misuse, or neglect are not
covered by this warranty.
•This warranty will be void if:
a. The unit has been altered or modified.
b. The serial number has been removed or defaced.
c. Original purchase is not from an Authorized
NuVo Dealer.
d. The warranty card is not completely filled out
and mailed within 10 days of the original purchase.
Neither NuVo Technologies, nor NuVo dealers are liable for any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in
or failure of NuVo Technologies products. This warranty gives the
original owner of NuVo Technologies products specific legal
rights, and he or she may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other agree-
ments and warranties, expressed or implied, except as may be
otherwise required by law.
NV-AP16C NV-AP16CS NV-AP18C
SYSTEM
Description: 6.5" Ceiling Speaker with 6.5" Stereo Ceiling Speaker 8.0" Ceiling Speaker with
Co-axial Pivoting Tweeter with Dual Fixed Tweeter Co-axial Pivoting Tweeter
Power Rating: 50W 50W 60W
Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
Efficiency: 91dB 1W/1M 91dB 1W/1M 92dB 1W/1M
Frequency Response: 55Hz-20kHz 55Hz-20kHz 45Hz-20kHz
Tweeter Crossover: 12dB / Octave; 4kHz 12dB / Octave; 4kHz 12dB / Octave; 4kHz
Woofer Crossover: None None None
Dimensions (HxW): 9" Diameter 9" Diameter 10 3/4" Diameter
(228mm Diameter) (228mm Diameter ) (272mm Diameter )
Cutout Dimensions: 8" (204mm) 8" (204mm) 9 3/4" (248mm)
Depth: 3" (75mm) 3" (75mm) 3 3/8" (86mm)
WOOFER
Magnet: 10 oz / 80 x 30 x 15mm / Y35 10 oz / 80 x 30 x 15mm / Y35 20 oz / 100 x 45 x15 / Y35
Voice Coil: 1.0" Kapton 1.0" Kapton 1.5" Kapton
Cone: Etched Polypropylene Etched Polypropylene Etched Polypropylene
Surround: Butyl Rubber Butyl Rubber Butyl Rubber
Dust Cover: Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
TWEETER
Magnet: Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium
Dome: 20mm Silk 2 x 13mm Mylar 25mm Silk
Type: Pivoting 30 degrees Fixed Position Pivoting 30 degrees
In-Ceiling Application
In-Wall Application
NV-AP16I NV-AP18I
SYSTEM
Description: 6.5" In-Wall Speaker with 8.0" Ceiling Speaker with
Pivoting Tweeter Co-axial Pivoting Tweeter
Power Rating: 50W 60W
Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms
Efficiency: 91dB 1W/1M 92dB 1W/1M
Frequency Response: 55Hz-20Khz 45Hz-20kHz
Tweeter Crossover: 12dB / Octave; 4kHz 12dB / Octave; 4kHz
Woofer Crossover: None None
Dimensions (HxW): 12" x 8 3/4" 14 1/8" x 10"
(306mm x 220mm) (358mm x 256mm )
Cutout Dimensions: 11 1/8" x 7 3/4" (284mm x 198mm) 13 1/4" x 9 1/8" (336mm 232mm)
Depth: 3" (75mm) 3 3/8" (86mm)
WOOFER
Magnet: 10 oz / 80 x 30 x 15mm / Y35 20 oz / 100 x 45 x15 / Y35
Voice Coil: 1.0" Kapton 1.5" Kapton
Cone: Etched Polypropylene Etched Polypropylene
Surround: Butyl Rubber Butyl Rubber
Dust Cover: Polypropylene Polypropylene
TWEETER
Magnet: Neodymium Neodymium
Dome: 20mm Silk 25mm Silk
Type: Pivoting 30 degrees Pivoting 30 degrees
November, 2003