User manual SONY XS-GTX120LW INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS

[. . . ] CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. NOTE Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight. ® 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the SONY Performance Series XS-GTX120LW/P941 In-Wall Loudspeakers. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the XS-GTX120LW and P941 offer versatile, easily integrated in-wall loudspeakers that provide the superior, uncolored sound that is the hallmark of SONY loudspeakers. The XS-GTX120LW and P941 reproduce realistic, accurate signals with minimal coloration and distortion, making them perfect complements to SONY Performance front speakers in multichannel setups. [. . . ] Run the wiring from your system to the hole. (Be sure to comply with local wiring codes. ) · Before installation, determine the height of the cavity. (There might be a fire block that makes it shorter than the entire height from the floor to the ceiling. ) Avoid placing the woofer at the very top or bottom of the stud bay, as this would cause a serious cancellation of low frequency output. · The measurements of the opening(s) required to mount the SONY in-wall frames are listed below: · SONY XS-GTX120LW Width: 10-1/2 inches (267mm) Height: 14-7/8 inches (378mm) · (4) Allen-head screws (included) · 5/32-inch Allen key (included) · 1/16-inch Allen key (included) · cardboard installation template (included) · The ideal location for the woofer (whether the speaker is mounted upright or inverted) is at the one-third distance point, as shown in example A of Figure 10. If that is not feasible, then two-fifths, or one-fifth of the height are the next best alternatives. The least desirable position to place the woofer is at one-half or onefourth of the height. If a fire block is completely dividing the bay, the measurement would be from the fire block ­ not the floor or ceiling ­ as shown in example B of Figure 10. Example C shows an inverted speaker placement. Figure 11: Ideal Height of Woofer A B C · SONY P941 Width: 12-1/2 inches (318mm) Height: 19-1/8 inches (486mm) 4. The speakers are shipped with the baffle assembly attached to the mounting frame at its four corners. Unscrew the four screws and carefully lift the baffle assembly out of the mounting frame, as shown in Figure 12: Figure 12. Remove Baffle from Mounting Frame · pencil · Phillips-head screwdriver · measuring tape · utility knife · carpenter's level · flat-blade screwdriver · stud finder To Install the XS-GTX120LW/P941: 1. Use the supplied template to trace an outline to mark the desired location to mount the speaker system. Place the included fiberglass insulation in the back of the mounting frame, as shown in Figure 16. Cut an "x" into the insulation and thread Figure 16: Install the Insulation and Baffle the wire(s) through. Fiberglass Insulation C Allen Head Screws Baffle Assembly Figure 14: Clamp Mechanism Thread Speaker Wires 10 Figure 16: Install the Insulation and Baffle MAKING CONNECTIONS Figure 18: Making Connections The XS-GTX120LW and P941 feature gold-plated binding posts that allow for two methods of connecting the speaker wires. Binding Post T rminal Connectors e 5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to connect the second XS-GTX120LW or P941 to a separate amplifier/receiver output channel. An alternative connection method, instead of those described in Steps 1 to 3, is to attach standard banana plugs to the speaker wires and plug them into the ends of the speaker connectors. The hole in the center of each collar is intended for use with banana-type connectors. To comply with European CE certification, these holes are blocked with plastic inserts at the point of manufacture. The use of banana-type connectors requires the removal of the inserts. Do not remove these inserts if you are using the product in an area covered by the European CE certification. If using a back box or if limited by installation depth, the banana plugs can also be inserted through the sides of the binding posts. See Figure 18. CAUTION: Never make or break connections unless all system components are powered off. Before making connections, note the following: Insert Banana Plug here if desired Exposed Binding Post (connector removed) Insert Speaker Wire · Make all connections observing the proper polarity, positive-to-positive (+) and negative-to-negative (­). [. . . ] Apply masking tape over the black felt strips around the grille perimeter to shield them from paint. Be sure to mask only the felt and not the outer metal edges of the grille, so that they will be painted. Apply one coat of the primer and let it dry. Use a varied spraying angle when spraying, to ensure paint is applied to the inside edges of the grille perforations. [. . . ]