SOLIDDRIVE SD1 Operating manual

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INSTALLATION
& USE GUIDE
FOR SOLIDDRIVE SD1 INTO WALLS AND
CEILINGS BEFORE DRYWALL

One (1) SolidDrive SD1 unit and attached wiring
harness with Eurostyle connector. *Additional
mounting materials may need to be ordered with
the SolidDrive SD1 or supplied by the installer de-
pending on the application.
For drywall: For in-wall and in-ceiling installation,
you will have ordered one (1) or more SolidDrive
SD1s and one (1) or more patented acoustic in-
wall brackets (one [1] bracket per SD1), which
comes with four (4) #8-32 x 5/16” Phillips at
head machine screws for mounting the drive to the
bracket (e.g. SD1-BR16). At the time of order, you
will have specied 16 in., 24 in., or 12 in.
*Installation also requires four (4) 1 3/8” drywall
screws and one (1) container of 3M® Super 77
Spray Adhesive (supplied by the installer).
INSTALLATION OF SOLIDDRIVE SD1 INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS BEFORE DRYWALL
GETTING STARTED WITH SOLIDDRIVE
Included with the SolidDrive SD1 for installation
into walls and ceilings before drywall:
By utilizing these six basic installation steps, you can install the
SolidDrive SD1 into walls and ceilings before drywall to
create sound for boardrooms, home theater,
and distributed audio.
Attach the SolidDrive SD1
mounting bracket to wall
studs or ceiling joints.
Place the mounting bracket between the wall studs or ceil-
ing joints and secure two, 1 3/8” drywall screws. Insert the
screws through the 2 pre-drilled holes in each ange and
screw them into the face of each wall stud or ceiling joist
(Figure 1). The drywall screws need to be driven ush with
the surface of the ange so that the drywall sets ush on the
bracket ange.
STEP
Insert the SolidDrive SD1
into the bracket.
Feed the SolidDrive SD1 cable through the round opening
in the face of the mounting bracket. Insert the SolidDrive
SD1 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 2). Attach the SolidDrive SD1 se-
curely to the mounting bracket using the four (4) at head
machine screws.
STEP
gure 1. SolidDrive SD1 mounting bracket
attached to wall studs.
gure 2. SolidDrive SD1 being installed into
mounting bracket.

Make the electrical con-
nections.
Make the electrical connection between the SolidDrive SD1
and the speaker cable using the Eurostyle connector attached
to the end of the SolidDrive SD1 audio cable. The polarity of
the wiring is clearly indicated (Figure 3).
STEP
gure 3. Eurostyle connector
Apply adhesive to the
drywall surface and base
of the SolidDrive SD1.
If possible, position the drywall panel so that the SolidDrive
SD1 is at the center of the panel or as far from the edge
of the panel as possible. This will allow proper distribution
of sound and the SolidDrive SD1 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 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 (masking around the
base is highly recommended to prevent overspray). IMPORT-
ANT: Failure to apply the adhesive to both the drywall surface
and oversized mounting base will prevent the system from
functioning properly.
STEP
screwed into position. Apply joint compound in the crack be-
tween the drywall panels and proceed with the normal mud
and tape routine. The joint compound placed between the
panels will improve the distribution of sound as well as the
overall sound quality.
Equalize the SolidDrive
SD1 sound system.
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 system. Equal-
ization is accomplished by using SolidDrive SD-250 ampli-
er with EQ set to Dry Wall (this yields the highest quality
sound), the optional SolidDrive Drywall Passive Equalization
Module (not UL approved) or using the auto equalization fea-
ture available on some receivers.
STEP
INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE - ENJOY THE
SOLIDDRIVE SD1 SOUND SYSTEM
Now that you’ve completed the installation process and
equalization, you canenjoy True Audio Perfection of the Solid-
Drive SD1 sound system.
HIGH OUTPUT INSTALLATIONS
For installations requiring high output, such as a home the-
ater or other high output type applications, two SolidDrive
SD1’s should be used for each of the high output channels.
For example the left, right, and center channel of a home
theater or the left and right channels of a high output stereo
system. The two SD1’s should be wired in series for each of
the high output channels about 4 to 6 inches apart (Figure
4). For maximum output each SolidDrive channel should have
available at least 20 square feet of surface area.
Install the new drywall
panels.
Immediately install the drywall before the spray adhesive
sets up (approximately 10 minutes). This allows adjustment
of the panel before the nal location is determined. The dry-
wall panel is to be tted to the wall studs or ceiling joists and
STEP
gure 4. SolidDrive’s SD1 wired in series
for high output installations

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WARRANTY
The product is guaranteed for 7 years from date of purchase. Any misuses
or modications to this equipment will void the warranty.
WARNING
Read instructions prior to operating. To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Unplug prior to
cleaning and clean with a damp cloth. There are no user-serviceable part-
sin this product, please refer all servicing to qualied personnel.
SolidDrive SD1 In-Wall and In-Ceiling
Mounting Bracket Specictions
Type
Construction
Dimensions
Weight
Patented Balanced Cantilever
spring bracket
Heavy duty, galvanized steel
160C - 2.0” H x 17.5” W
240C - 2.0” H x 25.5” W
120C - 2.0” H x13.5” W
1.0 lb / .45 kg
SolidDrive SD-250 Specications
Type
Max Gain
Frequency Response
Amplier Power (Bridgable Stereo
& Mono)
Dimensions
Weight
Class D Amplier
34 dB (8 Ω)
20 Hz - 20,000 kHz
2 x 50 W / 8 Ω
3.98” (W) x 1.23” (H)
1.30 lb / .59 kg
SolidDrive SD1 Specications
Type
Impedance
Frequency Response
Recommended Amplier Power
Dimensions
Weight
Full Range Transducer
8 0hm
70 Hz to 15 kHz
10-100 Watts
2.28” Diameter x 2.08” Height
Mounting Plate 3.5” Diameter
1.2 lb / .54 kg
SOLIDDRIVE SD1 DRYWALL
EQUALIZATION MODULE
SolidDrive SD1 Drywall
Equalization Module Specications
Connector Type
Wire Size
Dimensions
Weight
Eurostyle
16 gauge
1.0” H x 2.875” W x 2.0” D
.27 lb / .12kg
The SolidDrive SD1 Drywall Equalization Module increases the sys-
tem’s sound performance for optimal listening enjoyment by using
notch lters to correct peaks in the frequency response. Use one
(1) module with each SolidDrive SD1.