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INSTRUCTIONS
XC65W, XC65C, XC65CS
XC Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION
The XC Speaker Series is the first of Xantech’s line of premium loudspeakers. The XC Speaker Series is designed to provide easy
installation as well as natural, easy-to-listen to, superior sound quality. Any type of audio, such as compressed, digital, or AM/FM, will
sound great. The XC Speaker Series can be used in many audio systems, including Xantech’s award-winning multi-room platform.
FEATURES
Multip
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INSTALLATION – SPEAKER PLACEMENT (STEREO) Xantech’s speakers can be placed in several locations thanks to its wide dispersion pattern. Optimum speaker performance can still be achieved by observing the speaker placement. Below is a placement guide to help optimize your installation. The placement does not need to be precise, but the general location is still important. Key Installation Points (1) For in-wall installations, tweeters should be located at ear level of the listener. (
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INSTALLATION – SPEAKER PLACEMENT (HOME THEATER) Using a wide variety of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, a high-performance home theater can be created providing rear surround sound as well as 5 or 7 channel listening. (1) & (2): In-walls used for rear surround. (3) In-ceilings used for rear surround. (4) In-walls used for front listening. (5) In-wall used for center channel. 3
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INSTALLATION – WIRE CONNECTION When installing a speaker pair, it is recommended for the length of wire to be equal for each speaker. In the case of excess wiring, simply hide the excess wire behind the wall. Braided wire is the recommended application for in-wall and in-ceiling speaker installation. Wire Length Recommended Size Up to 50 feet 16-gauge Up to 100 feet 14-gauge Greater than 100 feet 12-gauge Key Installation Points: (1) Turn-off all amplifier or receive
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INSTALLATION – PAINTING Using your selected color, it is suggested to spray paint the grill prior to installation. The speaker frame can be painted at the same time as the room. Place the included paint shield over the speaker frame. This will protect the speaker and baffle from paint over-spray. INSTALLATION – REMOVE GRILL It is suggested to use a wire equivalent to the size of a paperclip to lift the grill off the speaker frame. Do not use a large flat head screw driver or plier
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INSTALLATION – EXISITING CONSTRUCTION STEP A. Determine the placement for the speaker. Be sure to check for obstacles such as concealed wiring, plumbing, and studs. These obstacles will interfere with the speaker installation. The material to which you are installing the speaker should be sturdy to support the speaker’s weight. Next, use the appropriate cutting tool to cut out a hole for the speaker frame. 6
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STEP B. Connect the wires to the speaker. Be sure the wires are un-frayed and the positive wire is connected to the positive terminal on the speaker. Be sure the negative wire is connected to the negative terminal on the speaker. STEP C. Before sliding the speaker into the frame cutout hole, be sure to loosen the dog-ear clamps. Then, carefully place the speaker into the frame cutout hole. 7
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STEP D. Carefully tighten the dog-ear screws until the frame is flush with the wall. For the in-wall frame, start with the center dog-ear clamps. Then use a level to correctly align the speaker and then tighten the remaining dog-ear clamps. For the in-ceiling frame, start with one dog-ear clamp and then tighten the dog-ear clamp on the opposite end. Do not excessively tighten the dog-ear clamps. Doing so will cause damage to the wall and speaker frame. STEP E. The fina
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Xantech Limited Warranty (Effective for products sold after July 1, 2006) Xantech Corporation (“Xantech”) warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase as the first end-user purchaser (“You”), its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods specified below from the date of purchase. This limited warranty extends only to You for product purchased and used in the United States of America. For product purchased outside of the United States of America,
