STEP 1
INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING DRYWALL
STEP 2
Attach the SolidDrive mounting bracket to wall studs or ceiling joists
STEP 3
Insert the SolidDrive into the bracket
STEP 4
Electrical connections
STEP 5
Apply adhesive to the drywall surface and base of the SolidDrive
STEP 6
EXISTING DRYWALL
Re-install rectangular cutout in wall
STEP 7
Install the new drywall
STEP 8
Equalize the SolidDrive sound system
For installing the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti mounting bracket into existing
drywall, rst cut a rectangular opening in the drywall. The minimum
recommended opening size is approximately fteen inches tall and
beyond the width of the adjacent wall studs. This will help in attaching the
mounting bracket, feathering the drywall back in, and getting the drywall
to meet at the seams (Figure 1). This will allow proper distribution of sound
and the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti will function with optimum performance.
Figure 1
Cut an
opening large
enough to
install the
mounting
bracket to the
wall studs
Place the mounting bracket between the wall studs or ceiling joists and
secure with four 1 3/8" drywall screws. Insert the screws through the four
pre-drilled holes in each ange and screw them into the face of each wall
stud or ceiling joist (Figure 2). The drywall screws need to be driven ush
with the surface of the ange so that the drywall sets ush on the bracket
ange.
Figure 2
SolidDrive
SD1-XFMR
mounting
bracket
attached to
the wall studs
Feed the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti cable through the round opening in the
face of the mounting bracket. Insert the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti through
the same opening with the oversized mounting base facing outward toward
the side that the drywall will be installed and ush against the bracket face.
Align the pre-drilled holes in the mounting base to the threaded holes in the
bracket face (Figure 3). Attach the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti securely to the
mounting bracket using the 4 Phillips at head machine screws.
Figure 3
SolidDrive
SD1-XFMR
being installed
into the
mounting
bracket
If possible, position the drywall panel so that the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti
is at the center of the panel or as far from the edge of the panel as possi-
ble. This will allow proper distribution of sound and the SolidDrive
SD1-XFMR-Ti will function with optimum performance. Prior to mounting,
take measurements of the new drywall panel to determine the exact area
that will come in contact with the base of the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti and
spray that area liberally with the 3M® Super 77 contact spray adhesive.
Also, liberally spray the surface of the oversized mounting base of the
SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti (masking around the base is highly recommend-
ed to prevent overspray). NOTE: Failure to apply the adhesive to both
the drywall surface and oversized mounting base will prevent the
system from functioning properly.
Make the electrical connection between the
SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti and the speaker
cable using the desired transformer setting.
NOTE:When installed in Canada, this prod-
uct must be installed in accordance with
the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1,
Part1.
Black-
Red-
Blue-
Yellow-
10W: 5 wire input
10 W
GND
2.5 W
5 W
10 W
For re-installing the rectangle drywall panel that was cut out to install the
SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti, it is important to create a uniform seal between
the cut drywall and the existing drywall. This will allow proper distribution
of sound and the SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti will function with optimum
performance. Apply fast setting joint compound, not vinyl based, in the
space between the cutout section and the existing drywall panel. Make
sure to ll the space completely with drywall compound then proceed with
the normal taping, sanding and nishing routine.
Immediately install the new drywall before the spray adhesive sets up
(approximately 10 minutes). This allows adjustment of the panel before
the nal location is determined. The drywall panel is to be tted to the wall
studs or ceiling joists and screwed into position. Apply joint compound in
the space between the drywall panels and proceed with the normal
taping, sanding and nishing routine. The joint compound lled between
the panels will improve the distribution of sound as well as overall sound
quality.
The surface material plays a key role in the system’s sound performance.
To ensure an optimal listening experience the installer MUST equalize the
SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti system. Equalization is accomplished by using the
optional SolidDrive Drywall Passive Equalization Module (not UL approved)
or using the auto equalization feature available on some receivers.
Installation is now complete, you can enjoy the audio perfection of
the Induction Dynamics SolidDrive SD1-XFMR-Ti sound system.
Figure 4 Transformer connections
AMP SolidDrive SolidDrive SolidDrive
Daisy chaining multiple SolidDrives
Run the positive wire from the amplier to the selected colored tap wire of
the SD1-XFMR-Ti. Place another positive wire (headed to the subsequent
SD1-XFMR-Ti), the signal wire from the amplier, and the colored tap
setting wire into a wire nut and secure. Each wire nut should have a
positive in, a positive out, and the colored tap setting wire. Repeat this
same procedure for the negative side.
