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-2- Preparing the Wall or Ceiling Cutout Confirm that there is at least 1 1/2" of clearance between each edge of the planned cutout and adjacent studs or joints. Fasten the supplied cardboard template to the wall or ceiling with tape or thumbtacks. Check again for equal distance of both speakers from the ceiling or floor. Use a level or the inwall template's self levelling feature to insure that the template is fastened correctly. Next, trace around the perimeter of the template. Before making the final cutout, make a small 6 inch "test cutout" in the center of the pencilled outline. Reach inside the test hole to verify that there are no obstructions in the way of your planned cutout. Before cutting the hole, first score the drywall with a razor knife. Next, use a keyhole saw to complete the cut. Remove remaining debris from the edge of the hole. Insert the loudspeaker without the mounting bracket into the cutout to make sure it fits easily without forcing. Secure the speaker wire to a stud near the cutout so its weight will not tug on the terminals of the speaker after it is connected. This will also keep the wire from dropping behind the wall before you have a chance to connect it. Before connecting the wire to the terminals, make sure the speaker wire runs through, not around, the speakers metal mounting bracket. We recommend that you add a blanket of sound absorbing material behind the woofer to reduce sound transmission into the adjoining room and to prevent reflections bouncing back against the woofer cone. To further isolate sound from the adjoining room and improve bass response, you may consider installing a separate cabinet between the studs. Installing Custom Series Loudspeakers in Walls and Ceilings Remove the grille gently pulling the grille frame away from the frame. Set the grille aside for now. Parasound Custom Series loudspeakers employ mounting swing-arms (mounting dogs) that will automatically swing out when the mounting screws are first turned clockwise (see drawing). After they swing out, the arms will then clamp against the drywall from behind the wall. Tighten all the bolts evenly. This securely clamps the wall between the speakers molded frame in front and metal bracket behind. Avoid using excessive force to prevent deforming the drywall or cracking the speaker's mounting frame. Any sound leakage from behind the molded frame can be blocked with foam weather-stripping directly behind the plastic speaker bezel. Treble Adjustment for Models CS/T-255A, CS/T-265A, CS/T-280A If you are installing your Custom Series loudspeakers in a "live" room or mounting them on-axis to the listening position, it may be desirable to adjust the output level of the tweeter to reduce brightness. Certain Parasound Custom Series loudspeakers come equipped with a treble adjustment control that allows you to attenuate the tweeter level from 0 dB (flat) to -3 dB or - 6 dB. Once you have installed the loudspeakers, use a slotted screwdriver or small coin to adjust the treble level as necessary.

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-3- Flatten Here Flatten Here Installation Instructions for NC/K-M Rough-In Kits Follow these instructions if you will cut the final hole for the speaker with a pin router. 1. Determine the final cut-out location of the Custom Series loudspeaker. 2. Install one of the 25 mounting bars horizontally between two studs with the slot facing up and toward you. 3. Use a level or carpenters square before nailing or screwing the bar into the studs. 4. Slide the cut-out frame into the desired location with the 3/8 tabs facing toward you. 5. Place the other 25 horizontal bar onto the top of the cut-out frame and nail or screw it into the studs. 6. Flatten the outer edge of the slot of the mounting bars against the studs with a hammer to keep the frame from sliding. 7. Once the drywall has been hung, use a pin router to cut out the hole against the outer edge of the cut-out frame. 8. Install the Custom Series loudspeaker as shown above in Installing in Existing Walls and Ceilings. Note: Follow these instructions if you will cut the final hole for the speaker with keyhole saw. 1. Determine the final cut-out location of the Custom Series loudspeaker. 2. Install one of the 25 mounting bar horizontally between two studs with the groove facing up and toward you. 3. Use a level or carpenters square before nailing or screwing the bar into the studs. 4. Slide the cut-out frame into the desired location with the 3/8 tabs facing the inside of the wall. 5. Place the other 25 horizontal bar onto the top of the cut-out frame and nail or screw it into the studs. 6. Flatten the outer edge of the slot of the mounting bars against the with a hammer studs to keep the frame from sliding. 7. Once the drywall has been hung, use keyhole or similar saw to cut out the hole to the inside edge of the cut-out frame. 8. Install the Custom Series loudspeaker as shown above in Installing in Existing Walls and Ceilings. Make sure the Custom Series mounting bracket is installed on the speaker with the slotted side facing toward you and the flat side facing away from you. This allows the upper and lower sections of the mounting bracket to fit into the upper and lower tabs of the cut-out frame. Flatten Here Flatten Here