NXG Technology NX-62HTC - Manual

NX-62HTC Oval Home Theater Left/Center/Right
Ceiling-Mount Speaker System
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 • Phillips Screwdriver • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Masking Tape
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 drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the center of
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 removed if desired.) If
you like the standard white finish of your NXG speakers, skip to step 5, but if if you want your
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 desired.) The speaker’s outer surface will accept ordinary
latex wall paint or aerosol spray paint. Because the speaker baffle surface behind the grille should
remain unpainted, you will need to cover this area with the supplied cardboard paint mask. Cover
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 perforations.)
Congratulations on choosing NXG In-
Ceiling Loudspeakers. Like all NXG prod-
ucts, 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
Cutout templates Speaker with self-contained
mounting clamps
Metal grille with
foam inner grille cover
NXG ceiling speakers can be used as
front left, right, and center speakers (1),
or as rear surround channels (2).
FIG. 3
Press on the edge of the tweeter to rotate
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Black grille
adhesive
(Continued on reverse)
Painting masks
FIG. 2A
FIG. 2B
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