Nuvo AccentPLUS1 NV-AP16CS User manual

Installation Guide
AccentPLUS1 In-Wall & In Ceiling Speakers

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AccentPLUS1
Speaker Installation Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo AccentPLUS1 architectural 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 crucial to enjoying the benefits of the AccentPLUS1 speakers.
Consider the optimal listening area in the room. The speakers should ideally
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 1.
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
template, trace a line for the cutout, Fig 2.
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 3. Red
is positive, and black is negative. Some speaker wire denotes the positive lead with
a dark line running through the insulation.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
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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. AccentPLUS1 speakers prior to drywall
installation optional pre-construction brackets are available.These can be used to
provide a cutout template for the drywallers.
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.

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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 4.
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 5.
In stall 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. 4
Fig. 5

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NV-AP16C
SYSTEM
Description:
Power Rating:
Impedance:
Efficiency:
FrequencyResponse:
Tweeter Crossover:
Woofer Crossover:
Dimensions (HxW):
Cutout Dimensions:
Depth:
WOOFER
Magnet:
Voice Coil:
Cone:
Surround:
Dust Cover:
TWEETER
Magnet:
Dome:
Type:
In-Ceiling Application
In-Wall Application NV-AP16I NV-AP18I
SYSTEM
Description:
Power Rating:
Impedance:
Efficiency:
FrequencyResponse:
Tweeter Crossover:
Woofer Crossover:
Dimensions (HxW):
Cutout Dimensions:
Depth:
WOOFER
Magnet:
Voice Coil:
Cone:
Surround:
Dust Cover:
TWEETER
Magnet:
Dome:
Type:
NV-AP18C
NV-AP16CS
6.5”Ceiling speaker with
Co-axial Pivoting Tweeter
50W
8 ohms
91db 1W/1M
55kHz-20kHz
6.5”Stereo Ceiling Speaker
with Dual Fixed Tweeter
50W
8 ohms
91db 1W/1M
55kHz-20kHz
8”Ceiling speaker with
Co-axial Pivoting Tweeter
60W
8 ohms
92db 1W/1M
45kHz-20kHz
12db / Octave; 4khz
None
9”Diameter
(228mm Diameter)
8”(204mm)
3”(75mm)
10 oz/ 80 x 30 x 15mm/ Y35
1.0”Kapton
Etched Polypropylene
Butyl Rubber
Polypropylene
Neodymium
20mm Silk
Pivoting 30 degrees
12db / Octave; 4khz
None
9”Diameter
(228mm Diameter)
8”(204mm)
3”(75mm)
12db / Octave; 4khz
None
10 3/4”Diameter
(272mm Diameter)
9 3/4”(248mm)
3 3/8”(86mm)
10 oz/ 80 x 30 x 15mm/ Y35
1.0”Kapton
Etched Polypropylene
Butyl Rubber
Polypropylene
20 oz/ 100 x 45 x 15mm/ Y35
1.5”Kapton
Etched Polypropylene
Butyl Rubber
Polypropylene
Neodymium
2 x 13mm Mylar
Fixed Position
Neodymium
25mm Silk
Pivoting 30 degrees
6.5”In-Wall Speaker with
Pivoting Tweeter
50W
8 ohms
91db 1W/1M
55Hz-20kHz
12dB / Octave; 4kHz
None
12”x 8 3/4”
(306mm x 220mm)
11 1/8”x 7 3/4” (284mm x 198mm)
3”(75mm)
10 oz / 80 x 30 x15mm / Y35
1.0”Kapton
Etched Polypropylene
Butyl Rubber
Polypropylene
Neodymium
20mm Silk
Pivoting 30 degrees
Neodymium
20mm Silk
Pivoting 30 degrees
Neodymium
25mm Silk
Pivoting 30 degrees
20 oz / 100 x 45 x15mm / Y35
1.5”Kapton
Etched Polypropylene
Butyl Rubber
Polypropylene
14 1/8”x 10”
(358mm x 256mm)
13 1/4”x 9 1/8” (336mm x 232mm)
3 3/8”(86mm)
92db 1W/1M
45Hz-20kHz
12dB / Octave; 4kHz
None
8”In-Wall Speaker with
Pivoting Tweeter
60W
8 ohms
ACP11012