Emphasys CL85, CL65, CL60 Installer's Manual

CL85 CL65 CL60

Installer's Guide

In-Ceiling LCR Speakers

from EMPHASYS have been created to

meet the needs of today’s discriminat-

ing listener, offering a blend of clarity

and output that’s equal to the needs

of a high-performance home theater

or distributed audio system. In fact,

an EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR can

be just as appropriate as the center

channel speaker as it is in a left/right

pairing. The In-Ceiling LCR Series re-

ally delivers, with superb components

and great sound in a range of sizes.

This manual is designed to facilitate

easy installation and adjustment of

the EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR speak-

ers. To ensure the best performance,

Positioning the Speakers

EMPHASYS In-Ceiling LCR speak-

ers, with their superior clarity and

power handling, provide excep-

tional versatility for the home

theater environment. A single

LCR speaker can be used for the

front center channel, or a pair

can be used for left and right in

the front or rear of the system.

The In-Ceiling LCR Speaker as a Center Channel

In-Ceiling LCR speakers are designed to blend seamlessly with other EMPHASYS speak-

ers and accessories, and will satisfy almost any installation. However, if the LCR is to be

used as a center channel speaker, it should be placed directly above the TV. Additionally,

system performance can be enhanced if the center channel speaker is aligned as closely

please follow the instructions carefully.

as possible with the horizontal plane of the front left and right speakers.

Speaker Adjustments

Bass

Treble

0

+3

0

+3

Creating a Zone for Optimized Listening

The In-Ceiling LCR speakers should be placed so that they proj­ect, as much as possible, toward the listening position. This will
ensure an accurate stereo image and help minimize the creation
of excessive sound reflections.

If the speakers are to be mounted in a very high ceiling, the piv­oting tweeters should be aimed directly toward the listening posi­tion. (See Diagram 1)

In other cases it might be preferable to aim the tweeters slightly
outward, away from the listening position.

CAUTION: The tweeter dome, whether aluminum or silk, can be
damaged through direct contact with fingers or objects. Please be
careful when installing and adjusting the speaker.

Preparing the Surface for Mounting

New Construction: Unfinished Ceiling

A new construction bracket, available from your dealer, can be
installed prior to drywall application across joists (up to 24" on­center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole is cut and
the drywall is installed, the speakers are then easily installed fol­lowing the instructions for mounting in “Finished Ceiling” below.

Note: If the speakers are to be mounted more than 24" on-center, a
special “extra-long wing” is available from your dealer.

Diagram 1:

Tweeter

Push Tweeter Here

Cut at a 45° angle toward the inside of the hole. (see Diagram 2)
You can use the cutout piece to fill the hole if obstructions are
encountered.

Diagram 2:

Ceiling Cutout

Finished Ceiling

Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary
to run speaker wire to the locations in which they’ll be mounted.
See your dealer for more information. Then, with the wire in
place, the speakers can be mounted. To ensure a professional­looking result, follow the simple steps described below:

Choose the general location for the installation of each speak-

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er, being certain that these areas present no obstructions such as
electrical conduit, HVAC duct work or other elements.

2. Find the joists nearest the desired location for the speaker.

EMPHASYS recommends the use of a good stud finder for this
procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some other object
or molding in the room, be sure to allow for the size of the baffle
flange. This flange extends beyond the mounting hole on all four
sides of the ceiling speaker.

3. Mark the hole. A template for setting the hole is provided in

the box (as are two paint mask inserts). Position the template in
the desired position and outline it on the ceiling using a pencil.

4. Cut the hole. CAUTION: This is the most important part of the

installation.

tions in the desired mounting area, use a drywall saw to cut a
small hole at the center of the spot you’ve outlined.

If you aren’t certain whether there are any obstruc-

Once the mounting location is deemed to be free of obstruc­tions, cut the outline at a 90° angle relative to the surface of the
ceiling.

5. If the area in the ceiling isn’t already insulated, add insulation

material sufficient to fill the cavity. If the insulation material used is
faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper away from the
speaker.

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