Vista Acoustics VW6 User manual

VW6 In-Wall Speaker

VISTA ACOUSTICS VW6 OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Tools Needed:

Pencil

Keyhole or Drywall saw

Phillips screwdriver

Small level

Fish tape or a coat hanger

Wire strippers

Gloves

Safety goggles

Drill

1” Flat bit (if driving through studs ½”or ½”bit for test hole)

1: Decide where you want to place your speakers. The speakers should be

separated approximately 6 to 10 feet apart. If possible, the left and right speakers

should be located the same distance from the listening position. If needed, the piv-

oting tweeter on the VW6 can be directed towards the listener for improved sound

quality.

2: Make sure the place you choose for your in-wall speakers is between the

wall studs. Tap the wall for a hollow sound or use a stud nder to locate the studs.

3: Trace around the cardboard template for your speaker placement as

shown in Figure A. Make sure the speakers are even and level.

4: Drill a small hole in the center outline you just traced.

5: Bend a piece of coat hanger wire. Insert the wire into the hole, then slowly

rotate to check for any obstructions. If there are any obstructions, patch the hole

and relocate the speaker. See gure B.

6: Carefully cut away the outline you traced using a keyhole or drywall saw.

Then remove the cutout. See gure C.

7: Run the cable from the speaker outputs of your receiver or amplier to

your speakers. Allow a few extra feet of cable. You may also splice together lengths

of cable if you have a long distance to cover. Leave enough cable slack to strip the

conductors and work on the connections.

Note: If cable is to be run through walls or ceilings, the cable must be UL and CL

rated for your safety and building code compliance.

Figure A: Mark cutout area

using template

Figure C: Cut speaker hole

Drill Hole, Insert Coat Hanger

Figure B: Check clearances

inside the wall

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VW6

Mounting Depth 3.1in - 78mm

Mounting Cutout 7.35in X 10.8in

187mm - 274mm

Overall Diameter 8.7in x 12.1in

220mm x 307mm

Power Handling 100 Watts

Frequency Response 50Hz to 20kHz

Nominal Impedance 8 ohm

Crossover Slope 24dB Acoustical

Pivoting Tweeter 25mm Silk Dome

Specications subject to change.

8: (Optional): Speaker performance can be enhanced by insulating the cavity

with berglass insulation. When installing speakers in a ceiling, it is best to install a

sheet of berglass insulation behind and around the back of the speaker.

9: Pull the cable slack through the hole in the ceiling and strip o the outer

jacket. Strip about ½” of insulation o the ends of the wires. Connect the positive

wire from the amplier to the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative wire

to the black terminal on the speaker.

Note: Make sure the power is turned o on your amplier or receiver before con-

necting the speakers.

10: Remove the speaker grill using provided tool. Place the speaker into the cut-

out in the wall. See gure D.

11: Tighten the dogleg mounting screws evenly until the speaker is at against

the ceiling. If you are using a drill to tighten the screws, be sure to set the drill to its

lowest torque setting.

12: Make the nal adjustments to the pivoting tweeter and reinsert the grill into

the speaker bae.

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Figure D: Install the speaker

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