Boston Acoustics VSi 5830 manual

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Contents Thank Y ou! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Placement / Location Tips . . . . . . .5 Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Installation I nstructions . . . . . . . . .9 Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

– 3 – Frequency Response (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier P ower Nominal Impedance S ensitivity (2.83v at 1m) T weeter Midrange B ass Unit Crossov er Frequency External Dimensions M ounting Hole Diameter Mounting Depth (from surface) *In keeping with our policy of continual product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

– 4 – Included • Grille w/scrim cloth • Paint shield • Cutout template • Screwdriver bit Placement/L ocation Tips Since the speaker installation is per- m anent and the furniture placement may not be, you should first determine the best long-term location for the speakers—one that will accommodate relocation of the furniture in the ro[...]

– 5 – Home Theater Example #1 (direct surround effects) Home Theater Example #2 (diffuse surround effects) Home Theater Placemen t / Location T ips L CR (Lef t/Cen ter/Right) When using the VSi 5830, HSi 4830, or HSi N8430 as a front or main speaker: • Keep the speakers as close to the front wall as possible. • Ideally , the center speaker [...]

– 6 – 10 7 / 8 " 2 76mm 12 5 / 8 " 321mm Installation T ips Required Clearanc e Behind the mounting surface, ther e must be 1-inch (25mm) of clearance around the mounting hole. Bi-W iring/ Bi-Amplification ( VSi 5830 Only) I f you are bi-wiring or bi-amplifying y o ur V Si 5830 loudspeakers, you must move the jumper from the “NORMAL[...]

– 7 – Fiber glass lining Additional drywall screws Adhesive between studs and drywall Joist C eiling M aterial New C onstruction Performance of your V Si 583 0, HSi 4830, and HSi N8430 can be enhance d if the ceiling cavity is f i l le d wi t h st an - dard fiberglass in su la t io n. I f there is already insulation in t he c ei l i ng that has[...]

– 8 – Optional Brackets f or New C onstruction F or new construction installations, we offer new construction brackets. The NCB brackets act as a per fect guide when cut- ting the wallboard. Model Bracket VSi 5830 NCBR8 HSi 4830 NCBR8 H Si N8430 T ransformers We hav e provided space on the crossover boar ds of the VSi 5830, HS i 4 830, and HSi [...]

– 9 – Installation Instructions W arning Always turn off the amplifier or receiv er when connecting speakers or any other components to the system. Note Installation should only be performed by professional installers or those possess- ing skills in construction, experience with the proper use of hand tools, knowledge o f local building and ele[...]

– 10 – All Installations 1 . Strip 1 / 2 -inch (13mm) of insulation f r o m the wire, and twist the wire strands together . The speaker jack will accept either b a re wi re up t o 1 2- gauge or single banana plugs. 2. Connect the wire to the speaker. 3. Slide the speaker into the cutout (see diagram #3). 4. Tight en the f our P hillips mounting[...]

Note T he arro ws and soundwaves “ ” indic ate the direction of the speakers ’ dispersion. Rotate the baffle so that the arrows point tow ard the center of the listening area for direct operation and towar d a corner for diffuse operation. Refer to Placement/L o cation Tips for more information on proper positioning. W arning Rotate by the ou[...]

7. Once the baffle is in the desired position, turn the flathead screws to the “Lock ” position. 8. Insert the grille into the slots in the baffle by gently applying pressure along the edge (see diagram #9). Note If you wish to paint your speakers or g rilles, it should be done prior to instal- lation of the grille. Please see the Painting inst[...]

– 13 – P ainting The Speaker F rame The speakers may be painted before or after they are installed. They are already primed. 1. Insert the supplied paint shield into the frame of the speaker . 2 . P aint the frame. If you are using spray paint, apply two light coats. If you are applying paint with a brush or roller , thin the paint and apply tw[...]

– 14 – Listening Lev els/ Po wer Handling The power recommendations f or the speakers assume that you will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion. Even o u r rugged speakers can be damaged by an amplifier if it is producing distortion. I f you hear a harsh, gritty sound, turn down the volume. P rolonged or repeated oper[...]

– 15 – This symbol found on the pr oduct indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it ma y be placed in a separate c ollection facilit y for electronic waste or r eturned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes t o reuse and recyclin[...]

This product is cover ed by U.S. P atent No. 7171013. Boston, Boston Acoustics, the Boston A coustics logo, VR and Kor tec are register ed trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2008 B oston Acoustics, Inc. 142-003570-0 300 Jubilee Dr iv e , P eabody, MA 01960 USA bostonacoustics.c om[...]