Soundavo IW-680CF User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Soundavo speaker products. Take the time to read this
manual carefully before installing your speakers. It contains tips for getting the most benefit and
instructions for using them safely. We strongly recommend that you keep the packaging and this
manual for future use.
IW-680CF
Dual 6.5” 2-Way In-Wall LCR Speaker

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
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• These speakers are intended for indoor use
only.
• Do not expose these speakers to water or
moisture of any kind.
• If operating these speakers in a humid
environment, ensure that no condensation
occurs. Condensation could cause damage to
the speaker cones and voice coils.
• Power off and unplug all Audio/Video compo-
nents when making wired connections. Only
apply power after all connections have been
made.
• Double-check all connections prior to applying
power to ensure that speaker polarity is
properly made and that there are no stray wire
strands, which could short the connections,
either on the backs of the speakers or the AV
receiver/amplifier.
• Do not use full volume until after the speakers
have been fully broken-in.
• If you hear distortion, reduce the volume until
the distortion is no longer audible. Distortion
can sound like a buzzing, scratching, or
hammering sound. Distortion can damage to or
destroy the delicate speaker coils.
• Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents, or other
chemicals to clean the speaker frames or
grilles.
• Do not use excessive volume when listening to
these speakers. If you experience pain,
discomfort, or dizziness, reduce volume
immediately. Prolonged exposure to excessive
volume can cause permanent hearing damage.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to service these
speakers.
• You must use speaker wire rated for in-wall
use.
• Do not attempt to install these speakers near
power outlets, wall switches, or ceiling fixtures.
These objects indicate the presence of AC
power lines within the wall or ceiling and
should be avoided.
• When checking for the presence of objects
behind the wall, do not try to force the wire
past obstructions.
• Always check and adhere to your local building
and fire safety codes before installing these
speakers and running wires through the walls
and ceiling.

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SPEAKER WIRE PREPARATION
Before attempting to make any connections it
is best to look at the situation, get all the
necessary materials together, and then make
all the connections at once.
First, look at the back of your amplifier or
receiver to determine what options it offers for
making connections. Amplifiers and receivers
typically employ either 5-way binding posts,
spring-loaded terminals, or push terminals for
the speaker connections.
A 5-way binding post can accept bare speaker
wire, spade plugs, pin plugs, and banana
plugs, while spring loaded terminals and push
terminals can accept either bare speaker wire
or pin plugs. Refer to the documentation that
came with your amplifier or receiver to
determine the maximum size/gauge speaker
wire the speaker terminals can accept.
The in-ceiling speakers feature push terminals,
which can accept pin plugs or bare wire up to
14AWG. The in-wall speakers feature blade
connectors. You should use .250" 16-14AWG
crimp style blue female disconnects (not
included) on the speaker end of the speaker
wire.
If your amplifier can accept it, you should use
14AWG speaker wire. Using pin plugs is highly
recommended for several reasons. Plugs are
easier to connect, don't run the risk of stray
wire strands shorting the connections, allow for
use of heavier gauge speaker wire in most
cases, and it is much easier to identify the
polarity from a color coded ring on a plug then
from a subtle marking along the length of a
wire.
Because the speaker wires will necessarily be
run through your walls, you must use in-wall
rated wire. This is required by fire safety codes
and ensures that the wire jacket will not act as
an accelerant in the event of a fire.
Rather than using fixed length speaker wires, it
is best to get a roll and cut the wires to the
length you will need them. This ensures that
there is a minimum amount of excess wire.
However, even if your amplifier is off-center,
the lengths of wire used for each speaker pair
should be identical. This keeps the impedance
on each channel the same, which ensures that
the volume levels, frequency ranges, and
tonalities are identical. Any excess wire should
be snaked back and forth, not coiled, to avoid
creating an inductor/antenna for stray radio
signals.
Before making the actual connections, cut
each length of wire to size. Note the markings
on the wire that differentiate between each
conductor. Sometimes the marking clearly
identifies a positive and negative side. Some
common clearly positive and negative
markings or identifiers are:
In many cases, the mark is a single stripe on
the jacket of one of the connectors. In this case
the side with the stripe is generally considered
the positive side, but it really does not matter
as long as you are consistent and always using
the stripe as positive or always using it as
negative.
When you are ready to prepare your speaker
wires, first separate about 4" of wire, then strip
about 1/4" (6mm) insulation from the end and
twist it to prevent stray strands. If you plan to
use banana or pin plugs (highly recommend-
ed), install the plugs on the wire.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT
USE AS A CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
USE AS FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS
Soundavo IW-680CF LCR speakers can be used in
any position of a home theater speaker system. A
single IW-680CF speaker can be used for the front
center channel, or a pair can be used for front or
rear
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left and right. Because the Soundavo
IW-680CF LCR speakers are magneti-cally
shielded, it is perfectly safe to place them
close to the television (See Diagram 1)
The IW-680CF speaker has been designed to
blend seamlessly with all Soundavo speakers. With
the cabinet positioned horizontally, install the
IW-680CF into the wall as close to the screen as
possible. This most often means it will need to be
installed just above or below the television.
Vertically lining up the cabinet with the left
and right speakers while not necessary, will
improve the performance.
When using the IW-680CF for front left and right
speakers, position them vertically with the tweeter
towards the screen and align them with the center
of the screen for optimal results.
The best results are achieved when the left, right
and center channel speakers are all the same
distance away from the listener. The front left and
right speakers should be placed so that they form
an equilateral triangle, with the listener at
one point and each speaker at the other two
Ideal sound will be achieved when the
tweeters are placed at ear level or slightly
higher, so if the speakers are positioned far
away from the primary listening area, adjust
the pivoting tweeters so they are pointed
toward the primary listening area.

BEFORE INSTALLATION
Installation Considerations
New Construction – Unfinished Walls
Finished Walls
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NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the pivoting tweeters, read the section entitled “SPEAKER
ADJUSTMENTS” on Page 7 in this manual prior to performing the tweeter adjustment.
Before installing your speakers into the wall, you should consider the placement carefully, taking
into account the location of electrical, plumbing and other fixtures.
A pre-construction bracket may be installed prior to drywall application across studs (up to 16″
on-center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole is cut and the drywall is installed, the
speakers are then easily installed following the instructions for mounting in “Finished Walls” below.
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it
will be necessary to run cables to the speaker
locations. Please check with installer/dealer for
more information about cable installation. After
the cable has been properly installed, you are
ready to mount the speakers.
Following the simple steps listed below will
result in a professional looking installation:
• Determine the best area to mount your
speakers. This area of the wall should be free of
obstructions such as electrical conduit,
HVACducts, or water lines. This can best be
determined by noting the placement of fixtures
and gaining access to an attic or crawl space for
further analysis of the location of such
obstacles.
• Find the studs nearest the desired speaker
mounting location. We highly recommend using
a good stud-finder tool for this procedure. If you
are lining up the speakers to some other object
or molding in the room, make sure you consider
the size of the baffle, which extends beyond the
mounting hole.
• Mark the hole. A template of the IW-680CF
included in the box. position the template in the
desired position and pencil an outline on the
wall.
• Cutting the hole. CAUTION: This is the most
important part of the entire installation. If you are
not certain whether any obstructions exist
behind the desired mounting area, you should
start by cutting a small hole in the center of your
penciledmounting hole with a drywall saw. Cut at
a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole.
Cutting the small hole at this angle will make
drywall repair much easier, using the piece cut
out. Once you have determined there aren’t
anyobstructions in your desired mounting
location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90˚
angle to the wall surface (See Diagram 3)

SPEAKER INSTALLATION
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• Add insulation. If the area in the wall is not
already insulated, add an adequate amount of
insulation material to loosely cover the back of
the speaker. If the insulation material used is
faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper
away from the speaker.
CAUTION: Speaker components can get hot
while playing music at moderate to high volume
levels. There should be nothing at all touching
the speaker. Material in proximity to the back of
the speaker must have at a minimum 1″or
26mm clearance fornon-flammable materials
and more for flammable materials like plastic
vapor barriers.
The unique integral six foot mounting system
incorporated into each IW-680CF speaker
allows for a quick installation by following these
easy steps:
1. Remove the grille. It may be necessary to
push one or two of the mounting screws and its
attached foot towards the baffle and against the
inside surface of the grille to force the grille out
of its retaining groove. Using two hands and
holding the edge of the speaker, guide the
speaker into the opening and ensure the
speaker cable is not being pinched.
2. Make sure not to press on the speaker driver
cones as the speaker is guided into the opening,
and be careful not to damage or remove any of
the gasket material on the edge of the speaker if
present. Attach the speaker cable (observing
the proper polarity with your amplifier, + to + and
– to –). Make sure the left channel of the
amplifier is connected to the left speaker, and
the right channel is connected to the right
speaker
3. Once the mounting feet are turned inward to
clear the opening, and insert the speaker into
the wall. Position the speaker into the hole in
place, tighten one of the dogleg screws until the
frame of the speaker is pressed rmly against the
mounting surface (Avoid tightening the screws
with too much pressure as it can cause damage
to the mounting surface)
NOTE: The dogleg screws of the speaker is
designed to flex and conform to any small
imperfections in the wall’s surface. Tighten the
six screws on the front of the baffle only enough
to make the dogleg screws become snug
against the wall. As you tighten the screws, the
feet will automatically flip into an outward
position (See Diagram 4), thereby clamping the
drywall between the feet and the dogleg screws
CAUTION: Over tightening may warp the baffle,
crack the drywall, cause flange to distort, and
make the grille difficult to install.

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS
Pivoting Tweeter Adjustment
The switch labeled TREBLE allows for ±3dB of
treble adjustment. Your speakers were shipped
with the treble switch in the middle position,
providing the most linear frequency response. If
you desire more treble, move the switch to the
“+” position, and the tweeter will play 3dB
higher. If you desire less treble, move theswitch
to the “–” position, and the tweeter will play 3dB
lower. To return to the neutral setting, push the
switch back to the middle position. (See
Diagram 6)
4. Locate the opposing dogleg screw and repeat the process, as these two tightened dogleg
screws will hold the speaker in place temporarily.
5. Repeat the same process with the other doglegs to rmly secure the speaker in place.
6. Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle
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Mounting Feet Speaker

Tone Controls
Push Tweeter Here
After the speaker is installed, please test the
speaker using music or content you are familiar
with.The IW-680CF speakers allow you to
control the amount of treble.
The switch labeled HP Boost allows for ±3dB of
treble adjustment. Your speakers were shipped
with the treble switch in the middle position,
providing the most linear frequency response. If
you desire more treble, move the switch to the
“+” position, and the tweeter will play 3dB
higher. If you desire less treble, move theswitch
to the “–” position, and the tweeter will play 3dB
lower. To return to the neutral setting, push the
switch back to the middle position.
If your listening room has smooth sheetrock
walls, hardwood floors, and non-cushioned
furniture, the sound will be overly “bright” and
unnatural. Engaging the "HF Booster" feature
(by selecting the “–” setting) compensates for
the effect of overly loud treble. If your room is
has a lot of absorbing surfaces such as
over-stuffed furniture, heavy drapes and rugs
such that the speakers sound “dull,” engage the
“+” setting to boost treble response. Leave the
switch in the center position in rooms with a
balance of reflecting and absorbing surfaces
(most rooms fall into this category).
Your IW-680CF speaker tweeter come from the
factory with the facing straight. This will result in
the overall direct and smooth response.
However, depending on your particular primary
area, room
acoustics, ceiling height, or personal prefer-
ence, you may find the sound more pleasing by
pointing the tweeter in a particular direction. If
additional sound is desired in the primary
listening area,
pivot the tweeter towards that area; and if less
sound is required, pivot the tweeter away.
Simply using the finger push the ridged triangle
areas in the desired direction. (See Diagram 5).
For home theater use, we recommend the
following tips:
• If the speakers are being used as main front
channels, the tweeter should be angled towards
the listener.
• If the speakers are being used for rear surround
channels, you may wish to pivot the tweeter away
from the listener to achieve a more diffused
sound.
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Painting The Speakers
IW-680CF Dual 6.5” 2-Way In-Wall LCR Speaker
If you plan to paint your speakers to match the
wall color and room decor, we recommend that
the speakers be painted prior to installation. The
provided paint mask should be used in place of
the grille to protect the speaker. The grilles can
also be painted, however, great care should be
taken not to clog the holes, as this will greatly
reduce the sound quality of the speakers. Only
• Stereo / Center Channel In-Wall LCR Speaker
• 25MM Aluminum with +/- 3dB Boost
• Dual 6.5” carbon fiber woofer with rubber surround
• 100W RMS / 200W Maximum Output Power at 8 Ohms
• Frequency Response Range: 40Hz - 22kHz
• Sensitivity (1W / 1M): 88 +/- 3dB
• Crossover: 12dB
• Paintable Magnetic Grille
• Gold-Plated Push Type Terminal with PTC
paint grilles when they have been removed from
the speakers. We recommends only light spray
painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part
paint. Do not paint the grilles while they are
attached to the speaker. If it is necessary to
paint the under grille material, follow the same
procedure used to paint the grilles.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The packaging (cartons and foams) has been
designed to effectively protect your SOUNDA-
VO electronics during transport and shipping.
We invite you to keep them for future use.
Protect the environment: if you want to get rid
of the packaging, note that it is recyclable. We
invite you to make the arrangements for the
best respect of the environment according to
the possibilities which are offered to you
(sorting for example). At the end of his life, this
device should not be thrown into a convention-
al trash bin. It must be returned to a recycling
center for electronic equipment. This symbol
on the product indicates that it is designed to
be recycled according to a particular process.
You will make a very significant contribution to
the preservation of the environment. This
device complies with the RoHS European
directive. This means that it does not release
polluting substances during recycling (Lead,
Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium,
Polybrominated biphenyls, Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers).
Precautions for proper use
This product was designed according to
rigorous norms and complies with safety
standards. It should only be used under normal
conditions as described below. Verify the
electrical voltage before connecting it to a
power source. This electronic device was
designed to work in numerous countries. We
advise you to hook it up completely before
connecting it to the AC power source. Take
care when unplugging the power cord. When
you unplug the power cord from the power
source, do so by pulling on the head of the
plug rather than on the cable. If you do not
expect to use this device for a prolonged
period of time, you are advised to unplug it
from the power source. Do not open the case.
This device contains no parts that can be
exchanged by the user. Accessing the inside of
this device’s case can lead to electric shock.
Any modification to the product will nullify the
guarantee. If a foreign object or liquid falls into
the case, contact your retailer to arrange for a
technician to remove it from the device safely.
Soundavo platinum is designed and manufac-
tured to the highest quality standards. If there
is a defect in your Soundavo product,
Soundavo customer service or an authorized
dealer may take care of the repair within the
limits of this warranty.
The warranty is 2 years from the date of
purchase from an authorized dealer.
Definition of Warranty The warranty is limited
to the repair of Soundavo equipment. Under no
circumstances is the transport, the associated
costs and the installation covered by the
guarantee.
The warranty is only applicable to the first
owner and is not transferable.
The guarantee does not apply in the following
cases:
- The damage is caused by incorrect installa-
tion or connection.
- The damage is caused by improper use,
other than that described in this manual, by
negligence, or modification of the product by a
person not authorized by Soundavo.
- Damage caused by accidents, lightning,
water, fire, excessive heat or any other cause
that can not be controlled by Soundavo.
- In the case of repair by unauthorized
personnel. This warranty supplements the
legal warranties in force in the country of the
authorized dealer.
How to repair a product under warranty Simply
contact your authorized dealer. To ensure
transport in good conditions, always use the
original packaging. If you use a product in a
country other than where you bought it, contact
the importer in your country of residence who
will refer you to an authorized service center.
The list of authorized distributors is available on the website:
http://www.soundavo.com To validate your warranty, you must produce as proof of purchase the
original of your invoice containing the date of your purchase and the stamp of your dealer.
WARNING WARRANTY
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