NXG Technology NX-62HTC User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

NX-62HTC Oval Home Theater Left/Center/Right

Ceiling-Mount Speaker System

Congratulations on choosing NXG In­Ceiling Loudspeakers. Like all NXG prod­ucts, great care has been taken in their
design. Their combination of advanced
engineering and state-of-the-art materials
will provide you with years of listening
pleasure, while blending smoothly into
your home’s decor. Before you get started,
it is a good idea to identify all the parts
and hardware (See Fig. 1).

FIG. 1

Black grille

adhesive

Cutout templates

Painting masks

Speaker with self-contained

Where To Place Your In-Ceiling Speakers (See Figs. 2A and 2B)

The unique oval shape of the NX-62HTC allows for more accurate imaging when used for
front channel in-ceiling home theater left/center/right applications. Placement can make all the
difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they will be to install. Carefully consider
where your speakers should be positioned. For optimum performance the center channel
speaker should be positioned in the ceiling as shown and centered on the TV. The left and
right speakers should be mounted a minimum of 8 to 10 feet apart. All three speakers should
be in the same line or plane so they are equal distance from the listening position. Avoid
mounting speakers in stud cavities containing electrical wiring, heating ducts, water pipes, etc.
Make sure the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the weight of the speakers.

Adjustable Tweeters (Fig. 3)

The tweeter in your NXG speaker may be adjusted, allowing you to tailor the speaker to better
fit the listening area. The overall smoothest response is achieved with the tweeter facing
straight out: however, you may find the sound more pleasing by aiming tweeters toward the
listening area. To adjust the tweeter, apply pressure on the ring surrounding the tweeter with
your thumb or finger.

Speaker Installation In Existing Construction (See Fig. 4 on reverse)

Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
You will need the following:

• Stud Finder • Drill & Drill Bits • Wire Cutter/ Strippers • Speaker Wire

• Pencil
NXG recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options consult your retailer

or custom audio contractor.

1. NXG Architectural Speakers are designed to be installed in the ceiling or wall area between
studs. Using a stud finder, make sure you are between two studs. Tape the supplied template
to the wall and lightly trace around the inside with a pencil.

2. Cut the hole using your dr
the outline. This will allow you to check for any obstructions that may exist behind the desired
location. CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating ducts do not interfere in
the planned installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.

3. Run speaker wire from your amplifier or speaker switching device to the speaker location.

4. Carefully remove the grille and inner grille backing. (Note: The open cell foam inner grille
backing is designed to hide speaker components from view and may be r
you like the standar
speakers to blend in with a colored wall or ceiling, now is the time to paint your speaker’s outer
frame and perforated grille. (Remove the foam inner grille backing and put it aside in a clean and
dust free area for later reinstallation if desir
latex wall paint or aerosol spray paint. Because the speaker baffle surface behind the grille should
remain unpainted, you will need to cover this ar
the speaker’s interior black surface, woofer and tweeter. Paint the outer speaker frame and grille
separately. (Grille painting hint: Use a paint roller that is nearly out of paint to first paint the inside
of the grille, then the outside. This will avoid paint filling the grille per

• Phillips Screwdriver • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Masking Tape

ywall saw

d white finish of your NXG speakers, skip to step 5, but if if you want your

. You may want to start with a small hole in the center of

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mounting clamps

2´ min.

3´- 12´

Metal grille with

foam inner grille cover

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TV

front left, right, and center speakers (1),

2´ min.

Press on the edge of the tweeter to rotate

1

NXG ceiling speakers can be used as

or as rear surround channels (2).

TV

FIG. 3

8´- 12´

FIG. 2A

3´- 12´

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FIG. 2B

(Continued from front)

5. Attach the wire to the input terminals on the
rear of the speaker. Remember to maintain proper
polarity with the amplifier by attaching the positive
(+) lead to the red terminal and the negative (-)
lead to the black terminal.

6. See Fig. 5. With the speaker wire attached to
the speaker, slide the speaker up inside the cut-out
hole. Center the speaker in the cut-out hole and
turn the four locking screws clockwise until the
speaker is drawn up snugly to the wall board
from behind, clamping the speaker in place. Try to
tighten each screw equally. Replace the speaker
grill by gently pressing it into place.

New Construction

1. Determine speaker locations and mark them on
your plans for future reference.

2. If possible, run speaker wires after HVAC and
electrical wiring is in place.

3. Secure speaker wires in place along the run
with insulated staples only and be careful not to
pierce the wire’s insulation. Allow a bit of slack
for expansion of building materials.

4. Needless to say, the actual speakers should not
be installed until the wall board is in place. In the
meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up and
secured at the back side of the mounting hole.

5. To complete the installation follow steps 2
through 5 above.

FIG. 4

NX-62HTC Specifications

Maximum Power Handling: 5 - 100 watts
Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Frequency Response: 55 Hz - 21,000 Hz
Driver Complement:

61/2˝ (165mm) aluminum anodized polycarbonate cone woofer w/rubber surround

3

/4˝ (19mm) pivoting liquid-cooled soft dome tweeter

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Overall Dimensions: (Elliptical) 93/8˝ W x 111/2˝ H x 51/4˝D
Required Ceiling Cutout: 81/4˝ W x 103/8˝H

FIG. 5

Operational Check

After making all connections it’s a good idea to
make sure every thing is working properly. Turn on

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your sur

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volume control is turned down and that the balance
control is in the center position. Activate a musical
or movie source such as FM, a CD or DVD player.
Gently turn up the volume, you should hear sound
coming from your new NXG speakers. If no sound
is heard from any or all speakers, switch off the
system immediately and check for open or loose
connections, wrong polarity or shorts, or proper
source selection.

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NXG Speakers Three-Year Limited Warranty

If the NXG speaker system proves to be defective in workmanship or materials within three
years from the date of the original customer’s purchase, we will, at our option, repair or
replace the defective product.

Limitation of Implied Warranties

Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

Exclusion of Certain Damages

NXG’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at
our option. NXG shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind or
character because of product defects. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied war
quential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply.

ranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse

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This Warranty Does Not Cover:

• Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or impr

• Any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

• Products that have been altered or modified.

• Normal wear and maintenance.

• Damages caused by shipping. (All claims for shipping damage must be made with the carrier

oper operation.

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systems dealer or its authorized agent. You may obtain a list of authorized service centers by
contacting NXG. All warranty repairs must be accompanied by the original bill of sales. No
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