Definitive Technology UIW RSS III User manual

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of the Deﬁnitive Technology

UIW RSS III Loudspeaker.This reference quality loudspeaker

provides the highest level of sonic performance and construction

quality and is designed for easy ﬂush-mount installation in

ceilings or walls of homes and commercial spaces. Six years of

intensive research and development by Deﬁnitive engineers,

working in collaboration with one of the world’s leading industrial

design ﬁrms, has produced the ﬁnest architectural loudspeakers on

the market. The beautiful upscale designer styling of this model

is perfect for the ﬁnest homes belonging to the most

discriminating homeowners.

UIW RSS III™

Reference Series In-Wall/In-Ceiling Surround Speaker

Owner’s Manual

The UIW RSS IIIs have been voiced by Deﬁnitive engineers (using the

superb facilities of the Deﬁnitive Technology Advanced Research Facility) to

the same high-end standards as all Deﬁnitive loudspeakers. The drivers and

bafﬂes are perfectly integrated into the design to minimize the diffraction

problems that are inherent with most other in-wall loudspeakers. Toensure

that you experience the ﬁnest performance possible from your UIW RSS IIIs,

we encourage you to read this owner’smanual to familiarize yourself with

the proper installation and set-up procedures.

The RSS III:

• Incorporates high-power, high-deﬁnition cast-basket Deﬁnitive

bass/midrange drivers combined with pressure-coupled low-

frequency radiators and state-of-the-art Deﬁnitive 1" dome tweeters.

• Incorporates polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds.

• Incorporates a complete precision crossover system designed by

Deﬁnitive engineers for seamless driver blending.

• Incorporates a completely sealed non-resonant medite enclosure to

assure you of laboratory reference quality performance in your home.

•Is moisture resistant to allow use in bathrooms, etc.

• Is easily paintable and comes complete with mounting templates

and plastic paint masks.

•Can be used as an exceptional rear/side surround or main speaker

in a state-of-the-art home theater system or as stereo pairs in a

2-channel music system.

The Sound Quality Is Extraordinary

The UIW RSS III Loudspeaker

Please Inspect For Shipping Damage

Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or

concealed damage most likely will have occurred in handling after it left the

plant and should be reported at once to your Deﬁnitive dealer or the delivery

company that delivered your loudspeakers. Please unpack your system

carefully.Save all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need

to ship your system. Record the serial numbers found on the carton of the

UIW RSS III Loudspeakers in the appropriate place on your warranty card.

Unpacking Your UIW RSS III Loudspeakers

UIW RSS III Applications

The UIW RSS III is designed to be mounted in ceilings or in walls as a rear

or side surround speaker in stealth home theater systems of the highest quali-

ty. In addition, they can be used as a front left, right or center main speaker in

ahome theater or as a left or right stereo speaker.

UIW RSS III Positioning

For best results, we recommend that you use Deﬁnitive speakers in

combination with your RSS IIIs for the best overall sonic performance.

Deﬁnitive’s UIW RSS III Loudspeakers are designed to be mounted in walls

or ceilings with excellent results. Because of their wide dispersion character-

istics and other aspects of their superb sonic performance, mounting position

in your room is very ﬂexible. Due to the different requirements of the wide

variety of room shapes and sizes, we recommend that you consult with the

custom installation specialist at your Deﬁnitive Technology dealer regarding

your own particular needs.

As a general guide when using the RSS III as a surround speaker:

• Try not to locate the RSS IIIs forward of the main listening position.

• If ceiling-mounting these speakers directly on either side of the main

listening position, the speakers should be oriented so that one set of drivers

shoots at the listening position and the other set shoots away from the

listening position.

•If ceiling-mounting the speakers directly behind the main listening posi-

tion, orient the speakers so that one set of drivers shoots towards the listen-

ing position and the other set shoots back away from the listening position.

Your Complete Deﬁnitive Home Theater

The UIW RSS III Loudspeakers are easily paintable and are shipped with

plastic paint masks (which should be retained even if you initially decide not

to paint the speakers). The grille and frame must be painted separately, and

for best results, prior to installation.

For the grille, spray painting is the recommended method. Follow the paint

manufacturer’s directions for ventilation and correct spraying procedure. Be

very careful not to clog the speaker grille with too heavy a coat of paint as

this will impair system sonic performance.

Painting Your UIW RSS III Loudspeakers

For the frame, spray painting is preferred but brush or roller will also give

good results. The supplied frame masks should be put in place to protect the

speaker components for whichever method you choose.

The RSS III is designed to be installed inside the wall or ceiling of your

home quickly and easily. Because of its superb sonic performance, installa-

tion location within your room is very ﬂexible. Your room is not like anyone

else’s room, and because of its unique size and shape will have its own

requirements for optimal sonic performance. We recommend that you

consult with the Custom Installation Specialist at your Deﬁnitive Technology

dealer regarding your special needs or if you are at all uncertain about the

best and safest way to install your RSS III.

• Installation of this product must follow all local and state building code

requirements. We strongly recommend using a qualiﬁed, professional

installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes.

• The UIW RSS III is designed for both In-Wall and In-Ceiling mounting.

• For In-Ceiling mounting, you will need to shim (or frame in the enclosure)

with appropriate framing material.

• Before starting construction or modiﬁcation of your ceiling, you should

familiarize yourself with any applicable local ﬁre and building codes

• Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring or

plumbing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker in your chosen location to

make sure it meets the clearance requirements around obstacles such as

studs, corners, beams, lighting ﬁxtures and door/window frames

• For In-Wall mounting, the speaker requires 11/4"of clearance inside the

wall, on all four sides of the cutout, to clear the lock arms. If the desired

location is closer than 11/4"to a stud on one of the long sides of the speaker,

the long side of the speaker enclosure must be installed directly against the

stud to prevent rattling.

• For In-Ceiling mounting, the speaker enclosure must be directly against

two joists and/or framing material on the two long sides that are to be

fastened with the screws. 11/4"of clearance is required on the two

remaining sides of the enclosure to clear the lock arms.

• For all mounting applications, 1" of clearance is required around the

cutout, on the outside mounting surface, to clear the speaker bezel.

•Also note that the installation of the RSS III may require some modiﬁca-

tion of the joist structure in your ceiling. This should only be done by a

competent professional who will conﬁgure the studs to maintain their

structural integrity and make sure that everything is in compliance with all

local and state building code requirements.

Installation Procedure Overview

• Speaker wire must be run inside your ceiling as part of the installation

process of in-wall loudspeakers. Plan the connection before you start your

loudspeaker installation.

Installation Procedure Overview (continued)

Step-by-Step Installation

Mounting options overview

• Installation of this product must follow all local and state building codes.

We strongly recommend using a qualiﬁed, professional installer who is

knowledgeable of local building codes.

• The UIW RSS III is designed to be mounted vertically In-Wall, and either

in-line with or at 90° to joists In-Ceiling.

• For In-Ceiling mounting, you will need to shim (or frame in the enclosure)

with appropriate framing material along one or both of the long sides of

the speaker.

Required cutout and cavity size for In-Wall Installation

• Template cutout size: 83⁄8"Wx97⁄8" H.

•Minimum size of cavity required inside wall is as follows:

– Depth: 37⁄8"

– Height: 121/8"

–Width: 105⁄8"See Diagram 1, page 10 for reference.

–Width: 91⁄2"(where desired location is closer than 11/4" to a stud on one

side) See Diagram 2, page 10 for reference.

–Width: 83⁄8"(where desired location is closer than 11/4"to a stud on two

sides) See Diagram 3 & 4, page 11for reference.

Required cutout and cavity size for

In-Ceiling Installation

• Minimum size of cavity required inside wall is as follows:

– Depth: 37⁄8"

– Width: 83⁄8"between joists/framing material on sides with wood screws.

– Height: 121⁄8"between obstructions at ends where lock arms are to be

used (top & bottom ends) (11/4"of space required on each end of the

speaker to clear lock arms).

Step-by-Step Installation (continued)

Hole location options and requirements

• In-Wall installation for studs spaced 16" on-center (or more):

– Place template at least 11/4"away from existing studs (to clear lock arms).

Template does not need to be centered between studs.

– Trace around template with pencil.

– Cut hole.

See Diagram 1, page 10 for reference.

• In-Wall installation for studs spaced 16" on-center (or more) where desired

location is closer than 11/4"to stud:

– Place template against inside of existing stud.

– Trace around template with pencil.

– Cut hole.

See Diagram 2, page 10 for reference.

•In-Ceiling installation, in-line with joists spaced 16" on-center (or more):

–Place template against inside edge of existing joist.

– Trace around template with pencil.

– Cut hole.

– If required, install supporting cross braces inside cavity.

– Install framing material inside cavity, running parallel to existing joists,

leaving 83⁄8"between frame sides.

See Diagram 3, page 11 for reference.

• In-Ceiling installation, centered, in-line with joists spaced 16" on-center

(or more):

–Center template between inside edges of existing joists.

–Trace around template with pencil.

– Cut hole.

–If required install supporting cross braces inside cavity.

–Install framing material inside cavity, running parallel to existing joists,

leaving 83⁄8" between frame sides.

See Diagram 4, page 10 for reference.

• In-Ceiling installation, 90 degrees to joists spaced 16" on-center (or more)

– Place template at least 83⁄8"away from existing joists (to clear lock arms).

– Template dose not need to be centered between joists.

– Trace around template with pencil.

– Cut hole.

–Install framing material inside cavity, running 90° to existing joists,

leaving 83/8"between frame sides.

See Diagram 5, page 12 for reference.

Gasket requirements and application

• There are two sizes of gasket strips included in the accessory pack with the

owner’s manual.

–5short gaskets.

– 2 long gaskets.

• For ALL installations where cavity depth is 4" or less, the gaskets are

to be applied as follows:

–3SHORT gaskets are to be applied across the back of the wooden

enclosure.

•For In-Ceiling and In-Wall installations where the side of the enclosure

ends against a joist, stud or installed framing material:

– One SHORTgasket is to be applied to each side of the enclosure that will

be against the framing material. The SHORTgasket is designed

to ﬁt behind the bezel, between the lock arm openings.

– One LONG gasket is to be applied to each side of the enclosure that

will be against the framing material.

Connecting the speaker

• Run color-coded wires between the speaker cavity and ampliﬁer

unit. When running the wires inside the ceiling to the opening, leave a

minimum of 18" of additional length in the cavity to facilitate speaker

connection.

• Fish wiring out of hole.

•Connect the speaker wires to the UIW RSS III taking care to make red to

red (+) and black to black (-) terminal connections.

•Refer to your ampliﬁer or receiver loudspeaker wiring instructions, turn

off the unit and connect the speaker wires to the appropriate colored out-

put terminal on the unit, again making red to red (+) and black to black (-)

connections. This will ensure absolute phase throughout the system.

Securing speaker

• Installation of this product must follow all local and state building

code requirements. We strongly recommend using a qualiﬁed,

professional installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes.

• We recommend holding the unit by the bezel and outer edges

of the speaker to avoid damaging the drivers.

• For In-Wall installation as illustrated in Diagram 1, page 10:

–Place speaker in hole and secure all four lock arms.

• For In-Wall installation as illustrated in Diagram 2, page 10:

– Place speaker in hole and secure wood screw through the hole

in the front bafﬂe to stud.

– Secure three lock arms (one top, one bottom and one on side

not against stud).

• For In-Ceiling installation as illustrated in Diagrams 3 and 4, page 11,

and Diagram 5, page 12:

– The speaker MUST be secured using two screws provided.

Screws insert in hole of front bafﬂe.

– Place speaker in hole and secure to joists (or framing material) with two

screws provided. Tighten screw on one side before installing and tight-

ening opposing side.

–Secure two lock arms (top and bottom).

*VERYIMPORTANT*

Please note that the pivoting lock arms are not designed to support the weight

of the speaker in In-Ceiling installations. They only provide a secondary

supportand arethereto pull the speaker tight to the ceiling and prevent it

from rattling. Do not use them for supporting the speaker in In-Ceiling

installations. The screws going through the speaker and into the joists are

to supportthe speaker and must be installed properly.

10 5/8

1 1/4

12 1/8

9 7/8

8 3/8

12 1/8 H x 10 5/8 W x 3 7/8 D

12 1/8 H x 9 1/2 W x 3 7/8 D

9 1/2

9 7/8

1 1/4

12 1/8

8 3/8

Diagram 1

Diagram 2 9

12 1/8 H x 8 3/8 W x 3 7/8 D

8 3/8

9 7/8

1 1/4

12 1/8

8 3/8

1 1/4

12 1/8

9 7/8

8 3/8

12 1/8 H x 8 3/8 W x 3 7/8 D

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

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