Owner’s Manual RCi SERIES RC60i RC80i RC55i RC65i RC85i High Performance In-Wall Speakers Haut-parleurs encastrables Haute Performance « In Wall »
PLACEMENT OPTIONS ADJUSTING THE TWEETER Polk Audio RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers give you nearly endless placement options. But remember that placement choice for your in-wall speakers bears careful consideration, as installation requires that you cut a hole in your wall! Aiming the tweeter toward your listening position im-proves imaging and detail. When using RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers as front/main home theater speakers [figure 2], aim the tweeter toward your listening position.
RC55i, RC65i, RC85i models: Holding the edges of the tweeter carefully between the thumbs and forefingers of both hands, rock the tweeter slightly to aim it [figure 4]. RC60i, RC80i models: Grasping the round tweeter with the tips of the fingers of one hand, pivot the tweeter toward the direction you desire [figure 5]. Do not “turn” the tweeter like a door knob.
PAINTING YOUR RCi SERIES IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS You will need: • Paint of your choice (to make the job easier, we recommend spray painting the grille) • A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing the paintable grille, corkscrew can also be used to open the wine when you relax with your newly painted RCi speakers)) • Masking tape • Paint mask (to cover unpaintable parts, supplied!) POUR PEINDRE VOS HAUT-PARLEURS RCI SERIES « IN-WALL » Vous aurez besoin de: • Peinture de votre choix (pour rendre la tâche plus faci
PAINTING THE FRAME: 1. Apply paint to exposed (unmasked parts). Use two or more thin coats. Spray painting is recommended [figure 7]. 2. When the paint is completely dry, remove the masking material. PAINTING THE GRILLE: 1. The grille of the RCi Series speaker features an even, protective powder coating. This powder coating is an ideal primer. 2. Grilles must be spray painted. Do not use a brush and paint. Thick, brushed paint may clog the grille holes. 3.
INSTALLATION YOU WILL NEED: Out of the box and into the wall, that’s how easy it is to install Polk RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers. • Pencil for marking the location of installation If you intend to do the installation yourself we recommend that you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools. You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers.
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS: • Make sure the material into which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for the weight of your model). • Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring or plumbing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker in your chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/window frames.
• To install the speaker, first carefully remove the grille using a straightened paperclip or other pointed metal tool. Insert the point into one of the grille perforations near a corner and lift the grille free. Never use a knife or screwdriver to pry between the grille and the speaker frame. This will damage your speaker. • Loosen the rotating wall clamps by unscrewing them. Make sure that the rotating wall clamps are flipped inwards so that your speaker fits into your cutout without nicking your wall.
SAFETY FIRST SÉCURITÉ AVANT TOUT When installing your RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers, be aware of the weight of your particular model (see specification page for the weight of your model) and the sturdiness of the material into which you are installing the speaker. Also be aware of any concealed studs, electrical wiring or plumbing in the wall or ceiling into which you are installing the speakers.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Recommended Power Impedance Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) Drive Unit Complement Mid-Bass Tweeter Cutout Dimensions Overall Dimensions Depth assum. 1/2" drywall Shipping Weight Pair Frequency Response Recommended Power Impedance Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) Drive Unit Complement Mid-Bass Tweeter Cutout Dimensions Overall Dimensions Depth assum.
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