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®
Ratio
High-Effi ciency Indoor Loudspeakers
Instruction Manual
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INTRODUCTION Ratio speakers are designed to reduce installation time. Product Description All models incorporate an innovative spring-clip mount- Russound Ratio® High-Effi ciency Loudspeakers are ing feature that makes them easier to install. Also, the designed to provide high acoustic output with low ceiling speakers have preinstalled grilles. These features amplifi er power. This makes them perfectly suited for allow the installer to simply connect the speaker cables use with low- powered
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INTRODUCTION Background music Applications Speaker placement for background music is less critical Ratio speakers provide room-fi lling sound in any than for stereo listening. Often the goal is to provide multiroom system with amplifi ed keypads. In many even coverage throughout the room, without regard to cases where an external amplifi er would be added for a fi xed listening position. In this case, the speakers can conventional speakers, a pair of Ratio speakers powered be placed so they
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PREPARATION 4. Score the outline with a utility knife to prevent chip- Prewiring ping or tearing. Then use a drywall saw or spiral-cut Run a separate 2-conductor stranded copper speaker tool to cut the hole. Make sure you don’t make the cable of at least 16 AWG (1.5 mm) from the amplifi ed hole any larger than the template. keypad or amplifi er to each speaker. (Note: When using the RC61S stereo ceiling speaker, run either one 4-con- Installing Rough-In Brackets ductor cable or two 2-conducto
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INSTALLATION Mounting ring Frame Baffle Scrim cloth Grille Frame Baffle Scrim cloth Grille In-ceiling and in-wall speaker assemblies Connecting the Speakers Note: Before connecting a ceiling speaker, place the mounting ring, fl ange down, around the back of the speaker. 1. Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of the cable’s outer jacket. Then strip ½ inch (1.3 cm) of insulation off each wire. 2. Twist the wire strands together so there are no strands separated from the bundle. 3. Connec
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INSTALLATION Final Assembly Ceiling speakers Reattach grille 1. If you removed the grille for painting, insert the scrim cloth into the grille and align the tabs on the edge of the grille with the slots in the baffl e. 2. Gently press the grille back into place on the speaker, using even pressure around the edge. Don’t press in the center of the grille. 3. Bend the retainer tabs toward the center of the speaker to secure the grille in place. Install speaker in cutout Note: The spring clip space
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INSTALLATION Wall speakers Spring clip Note: The spring clip spacers are set at Wall studs the factory for a wall thickness of 5/8 inch (1.6 cm). For a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wall, turn the spacers over so the thicker side faces the wall. Remove the spacers from the clips for a 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wall, or when using rough-in brackets. 1. If you haven’t already removed the Dog-leg clamp grille for painting, gently pull it off along with the scrim cloth. 2. On the back of the speaker, fl ip the
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SPECIFICATIONS Model: RC61 Loudspeaker type: Round 2-way in-ceiling Woofer: 6.5” (16.5 cm) polypropylene cone Tweeter: ½” (13 mm) polyetherimide dome ± Frequency response: 76 Hz – 20kHz 3 dB Frequency range: 58 Hz – 20kHz –6/+3 dB Sensitivity: 90 dB SPL 2.83 V @ 1 m Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Recommended amplifi er power: 3–20 watts RMS Cable connector: Spring terminal block Overall diameter: 9.8” (24.9 cm) Cutout diameter: 8.38” (21.3 cm) Mounting depth: 2.8” (7.1 cm) Weight: 2.7 lb
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SPECIFICATIONS Model: RC81 Loudspeaker type: Round 2-way in-ceiling Woofer: 8” (20.3 cm) polypropylene cone Tweeter: ½” (13 mm) polyetherimide dome ± Frequency response: 71 Hz – 20kHz 3 dB Frequency range: 53 Hz – 20kHz –6/+3 dB Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL 2.83 V @ 1 m Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Recommended amplifi er power: 3–20 watts RMS Cable connector: Spring terminal block Overall diameter: 11.3” (28.7 cm) Cutout diameter: 9.88” (25.1 cm) Mounting depth: 3.4” (8.6 cm) Weight: 3.2 lb
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WARRANTY Warranty Russound Ratio Loudspeakers have a fi ve-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. During the warranty period, Russound will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. Russound may replace returned speakers with a product of equal value and performance. In such cases, some modifi cations to the mounting may be necessary and are not Russound’s responsibility. For this warranty to apply, the speaker
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® Ratio High-Effi ciency Indoor Loudspeakers Instruction Manual Models RC61 RC61S RC81 RW691 Russound 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857 USA Tel 603.659.5170 � Fax 603.659.5388 www.russound.com Technical Support: tech@russound.com 28-1269 Revision 1 12/14/07 Copyright © 2007 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.
