JobSite Systems LST-RLS User's Manual
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1. INSTALLATION amp USER GUIDE Jobsite PURE CUSTOM For High Performance Home Theater Reproduction from In Wall Locations RIGHT LEFT SURROUND AND LST R LS CTR CENTER CHANNEL IN WALL LOUDSPEAKER LST RLS CTR RIGHT LEFT SURROUND AND CENTER IN WALL LOUDSPEAKER TABLE OF CONTENTS SAA Product ODvervieW ooconnncnnnnn reee ener upise nonae Package Conta ips Preparing for InstallatiON onnoninomamammmsre AAA A AN Setting the Speaker Configuration Settings ss ssssssssssssssesseeseseteesteestesseed OPTA iii Specifications is Warranty eiiaoe iod anatania a clas doanh eee detects FEATURES LST RLS Dual 5 1 4 mica filled polypropylene woofers with butyl rubber surrounds 1 liquid cooled ElastoDynamic dome tweeter Front mounted bass and treble cut switches 3dB Configurable as a main or surround speaker Rigid braced ABS speaker baffle Moisture and UV resistant Rust proof aluminum grille Installation friendly design Suitable for painting Connection terminals accept up to 12 gauge speaker wire Includes system mounting hardware for New Construction or retrofit installations PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 1 FEATURES LST CTR Dual 5 1 4 magnetically shielded mica filled polypropylene woofers with butyl rubber surrounds 1 liquid cooled magnetically shielded ElastoDyn2. You are much less likely to damage a speaker with a large amplifier less likely to produce any clipping distortion SPECIFICATIONS LST RLS Power handing 10 150 watts Frequency response 45Hz 21kHz 3dB Impedance 8 ohms Dimensions 8 1 4 x 14 1 2 outside dimension 7 1 8 x 13 1 4 hole cutout 3 1 8 deep when installed in 1 2 drywall Warranty 5 year limited SPECIFICATIONS LST CTR Power handing 10 150 watts Frequency response 45Hz 21kHz 3dB Impedance 8 ohms Dimensions 8 1 4 x 14 1 2 outside dimension 7 1 8 x 13 1 4 hole cutout 3 1 8 deep when installed in 1 2 drywall Warranty 5 year limited LIMITED WARRANTY JobSite Systems JOBSITE a Niles Audio Corporation company warrants its passive products those not requiring AC or battery power to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from date of purchase JOBSITE warrants its passive loudspeaker products those not requiring AC or battery power to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase JOBSITE warrants its indoor outdoor loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase JOBSITE warrants its all weather rock loudspe
3. trace the speaker outline in the desired locations on the wall 8 Use a drywall saw to cut along the penciled line 9 Slip the mounting bracket through the opening and pull it toward you so that its front edge slides into the hole and stops in place 10 Attach the frame to the bracket by screwing the frame to the bracket using the supplied screws NOTE Do not over tighten the screws this will distort the frame and the grille will not fit 11 The screws should pull the frame and bracket together sandwiching the drywall so that the frame is flush with the wall surface 12 Strip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire Figure 2 13 Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain 14 Attach the speaker wires to the speaker terminal connectors Connect the negative output from the amplifier to the black terminal Connect the positive output from the amplifier to the red terminal 15 Set the speaker configuration switches on the rear of the speaker see Setting the Speaker Configuration Settings 16 Install the speaker in the frame Screw the enclosed self tapping screws into the dimples of the speaker baffle as shown in Figure 2 17 Repeat steps 1 16 for each speaker being installed 18 After making tonal adjustments on all speakers see Setting the Speaker Configuration Settings install the grill into the speaker Installation New Constru
4. Custom ElastoDynamic and Niles are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation and the JobSite Logo is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Some JobSite products or components thereof are manufac tured under one or more U S Patents foreign equivalents and or pending patents see product for details Because we constantly strive to improve our products JobSite reserves the right to change product specifications descriptions and prices without notice The technical and other specifications of information contained herein are not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of JobSite products Additional information can be obtained at www JobSitesystems com or by calling JobSite at 866 452 7483 Printed in China 11 04 DS00388ACN
5. aker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase JOBSITE warrants its active products those requiring AC or battery power to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations The Warranty is void and inapplicable if JOBSITE deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer including but not limited to damage caused by accident mishandling improper installation abuse negligence or normal wear and tear or any defect caused by repair to the product other than by JOBSITE or an authorized JOBSITE wholesale distributor To obtain warranty service you must write to JOBSITE Include your name address telephone number model number and serial number of your unit and a brief description of the problem A factory Return Authorization Number will be sent to you DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM JOBSITE If the above conditions are met the purchaser s sole remedy shall be to return the product to JOBSITE in which case JOBSITE will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or
6. amic dome tweeter Front mounted dialog enhancement switch Front mounted treble cut switch 3dB Crossover mounted Off Axis compensation OAC switch Rigid braced ABS speaker baffle Moisture and UV resistant Rust proof aluminum grille Installation friendly design Suitable for painting Connection terminals accept up to 12 gauge speaker wire Includes system mounting hardware for New Construction or retrofit installations New Construction Wings Frame Speaker Baffle A Ng IR Knockout accommodates JOBSITE IR FMR IR Receiver Grille PACKAGE CONTENTS Speaker x 1 Speaker frame x 1 Speaker grille x 1 Speaker bracket x 1 Wings for new construction x 2 6 x 1 5 8 Philips head drywall screws x 14 Speaker cutout template x 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION If you are installing LST speakers into an existing wall take time to consider any possible obstructions which may be hidden inside the wall studs electrical wiring telephone wiring plumbing AC or heating conduit and ductwork Determine the best mounting locations based on the room layout Before cutting any holes make sure the area behind both speakers is clear for installation Speakers provide the best coverage when centered in the wall Choose a suitable mounting height and then line up both speakers approximately the same distance from the sidewall and ceiling boundaries If you a
7. ction The speaker brackets should be installed prior to the drywall 1 Attach the wings to the bracket by snapping them into the sides of the bracket See Figure 1 To shorten the wings break them along the scored lines 2 The wings and brackets have centering lines to simplify placement of the speaker 3 Use a tape measure to locate and center the brackets in the ceiling 4 Mark each speaker location with a pencil 5 Screw one side of the assembled bracket with wings to the joist using one of the supplied screws 6 Screw the other side of the bracket wing assembly to the joist Two screws on each side make for a very secure installation 7 Secure the wire to the bracket using the bracket s wire tie Figure 3 Break away two of the outer mounting tabs on the side you wish to affix 8 In unique situations where the bracket must be located precisely next to a joist the bracket has emergency screw holes located on its snap on tabs Break away two of the outer mounting tabs on the side you wish to affix see Figure 3 Notching the joist so the bracket lies flush may be required Next screw the bracket tab to the joist using one of the supplied screws Important Do not over tighten the screw doing so could crack the bracket tab Level the bracket then affix the other side of the bracket assembly using the supplied screws so 10 After the drywall is installed cut a hole in the drywal
8. efeat OAC when the speaker is mounted at ear level directly in front of the primary listening position as would be the case when the speaker is mounted behind a perforated projection TV screen LST RLS Main Surround Switch The crossover on the back of the LST RLS enables you to configure the speaker for best performance as either a front main speaker or rear surround speaker When the LST RLS is used as a surround speaker set the switch to the Surround position to provide a diffuse sound field which provides a more convincing illusion of sound all around the listener When configured as a surround speaker the orientation of the tweeter is no longer critical Front Baffle Switches LST CTR Acoustic Fine Tuning The front mounted switches on the LST CTR enable the speaker to be optimized regardless of positioning or room acoustics by providing 3dB of Treble Cut and 3dB of Dialog Enhancement Start by listening to the speaker in the normal mode switch is in the out position If the sound seems to have too much treble depress the switch labeled Treble Cut to reduce the amount of high frequencies If you desire to make dialog more pronounced depress the switch labeled Dialog Enhance LST RLS Acoustic Fine Tuning The front mounted switches on the LST RLS also enable the speaker to be optimized regardless of positioning or room acoustics They provide 3dB of Treble and Bass Cut respectively Start by lis
9. l using the outside of the circular bracket flange as a template 11 Attach the frame to the bracket by screwing the frame to the bracket using the supplied screws NOTE Do not over tighten the screws this will distort the frame and the grille will not fit Emergency screw hole for butting bracket against joist 12 The screws should pull the frame and bracket together sandwiching the drywall so that the frame is flush with the wall surface 13 Strip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire 14 Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain 15 Attach the speaker wires to the speaker terminal connectors Connect the negative output from the amplifier to the black terminal Connect the positive output from the amplifier to the red terminal 16 Set the speaker configuration switches on the rear of the speaker see Setting the Speaker Configuration Settings 17 Install the speaker in the frame Screw the enclosed self tapping screws into the dimples of the speaker baffle as shown in Figure 2 18 Repeat steps 1 17 for each speaker being installed 19 After making tonal adjustments on all speakers see Setting the Speaker Configuration Settings install the grill into the speaker SETTING THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Crossover Mounted Switches LST CTR OAC Switch The crossover on the back of the LST CTR enables you to defeat the Off Axis Compensation OAC feature D
10. labor JOBSITE will return the unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping it by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its expense within the United States of America THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER PURCHASER JOBSITE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED OR PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For the name of the nearest authorized JOBSITE wholesale distributor contact JobSite Systems a Niles Audio Corporation company P O Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 NOTES Jobsite PURE CUSTOM JOBSITE SYSTEMS 12331 S W 130 STREET MIAMI FLORIDA 33186 P 866 4JB SITE 866 452 7483 F 305 238 0185 WWW JOBSITESYSTEMS COM JobSite Systems a Niles Audio Corporation company 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Fl 33186 2004 Niles Audio Corporation JobSite Pure
11. re installing the speakers into a new construction wall follow the above recommendations and install the new construction speaker bracket Label the speakers wires at the amplifier location TOOLS REQUIRED Stud Locator for existing construction Drywall saw for existing construction Pencil for existing construction Cordless screwdriver with No2 Philips bit 1 8 Slotted screwdriver x 2 Wire stripper Wire labels INSTALLATION Installation Existing Construction 1 Using your stud locator identify the location of the studs on each side of the proposed speaker mounting location 2 Mark their edges using masking tape 3 Repeat this process for the other speakers 4 You may have to adjust the speaker mounting locations based on how symmetrical the studs are located in the wall space 5 Check for clearance using the following method a Drill a 1 4 pilot hole in the center of the intended speaker location b Cut a foot long piece of coat hanger c Bend the wire creating a right angle leaving 4 1 4 at one end d Poke the L shaped wire into the pilot hole and turn it in a complete circle checking for obstructions e Push it into the wall cavity to make sure you have approximately 4 of depth f If the coat hanger movement is obstructed by anything fill the hole s with spackle and try another location 6 Locate the cutout template 7 Use a pencil and the cutout template to
12. tening to the speaker in the normal mode switch is in the out position If the sound seems to have too much treble depress the switch labeled Treble Cut to reduce the amount of high frequencies If the sound has too much low frequency output because it is placed near a corner perhaps depress the switch labeled Bass Cut REMOVAL OF GRILLE Removing the Grille If the grille is already installed remove it by using a bent paper clip or the tip of a corkscrew and pulling it away from the frame See Figure 4 Figure 4 PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME Painting the Speaker Frame The speakers must be removed prior to painting the frames Painting the Grilles The grilles should be painted before they are installed on the speakers The best results will be obtained by using a spray gun or airless sprayer Thin the paint and then apply several light coats This technique helps prevent clogging of grille holes Paint both sides of the grille to cover all the white paint OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Listening at Higher Volumes It requires more power to achieve a reasonable volume of sound in a large room than it does in a small room It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power This creates clipping distortion Clipping distortion makes treble sound very harsh and unmusical When you hear harsh sounding treble from any good speaker turn the volume down immediately
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