DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION & OWNERS' MANUAL In-Ceiling / In-Wall Loudspeakers
DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION Mounting Considerations Dual architectural speakers are designed to work within nearly all interior decorating schemes where in-wall or flush mounting is feasible. Wall mounted and ceiling mounted speakers should be installed away from corners or intersecting walls, and directly adjacent to the listening area. This placement gives the best audio imaging. Position your speakers symmetrically for best results.
DC265 / DC365 COVERAGE & SPEAKER PLACEMENT Sound Coverage and Speaker Placement Audio Imaging: Ceiling or wall speakers can be used as pairs for stereo or used in multiples for 5.1 to 7.1 multi-channel applications. Ideally you should place the stereo or front left and right speakers as directionally balanced as possible to the primary listening area. A common rule is to position the front speakers so that the distance between the listening position and the wall is 1.
DC265 / DC365 COVERAGE & SPEAKER PLACEMENT Sound Coverage and Speaker Placement When possible, try to reduce the distance of your speaker from the audio source to achieve the best audio results. The optimum wire run should be no longer than 30 feet for the most favorable results. If you must run wire longer than 30 feet, we recommend using larger wire of 12 or 14 gauge.
DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION Installation Tips Caution: Do not attempt to connect the speakers to any source, amplifier or receiver that is turned on. Be sure the receiver is off prior to connecting the speakers. Adhere to all electrical and building code requirements for your area. The minimum mounting depth of 4" measured from the face of the wall or ceiling is needed for proper clearance.
DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION Installation Tips Parallel or series wiring is not recommended for these speakers. The speakers should only be connected to receivers with 4-8 ohm amplifier loading. Avoid parallel or series wiring your Dual speakers with any other speaker type or brand. Always connect speaker wires using the correct polarity. Speaker wires are marked for polarity consistency so that you can determine the positive and negative identity of the individual wires within the molded pair insulation.
DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION Installation Guide When ceiling mounting your speakers, attempt to make the locations as symmetrical as possible. When wall mounting, carefully measure the distance from the floor to the speaker center so both speakers are the same distance from the floor. You may use the template that is included with your Dual speakers to determine the correct cut-out dimensions. Cut the hole or opening using a sheet rock saw, keyhole saw or other suitable tool.
DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION Installation Guide Test your system to insure all connections are correct and the speakers are active. These speakers are designed with adjustable tweeters. The tweeters can be rotated or pivoted if desired. The angle of the tweeters can be adjusted diametrically and to a maximum of approximately 20 degrees off axis. Do not force the pivots beyond the limits of the built in stop positions. The maximum position or stop can be felt during the adjustment.
DC265 / DC365 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems? Troubleshooting If you hear obvious distortion from the speakers, immediately lower the volume level of your receiver. Those sounds often indicate that either the receiver or the speaker is being overdriven, and damage can result in playing your source material (music-CDs-DVD-MP3) at high volume levels for prolonged periods of time.
DC265 / DC365 WARRANTY Limited Two-Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp.
DC265 / DC365 SPECIFICATIONS DC265 DC365 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Black polypropylene woofer cone Silk dome tweeter Rotating directional tweeter Tweeter protection circuitry Built-in crossover Silver plated speaker binding posts Paintable speaker grille and frame 150 Watts Maximum Power Handling 100 Watts RMS Power Handling 89 dB SPL +/-3dB 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz 8 ohm Nominal Impedance Black carbon fiber cone Santoprene surround Rear speaker enclosure Titanium dome tweeter Ro
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