Page 2 - Speaker Placement; FM65C in ceiling
one. Speaker Placement FM52, FM62, FM82 as front speakers FM52, FM62, FM82 as rear speakers FM65C in ceiling FM8SUB subwoofer in wall 5 – 6 ft. FM Series Owner’s Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 2
Page 3 - Speaker Connections; Connection Tips; Wire Length; Subwoofer
two. Speaker Connections Speakers and electronics ter-minals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. It is impor-tant to connect both speakersidentically: (+) on the speakerto (+) on the amplifier and (–)on the speaker to (–) on theamplifier. Wiring “out of phase”results in thin sound, weak bassan...
Page 4 - Installation; Installation Kit
three. Installation FM52, FM62, FM82 Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl Installation Kit Template Speaker frame Thread-forming screws Retainer clips Mounting brackets Tools Needed The FM Series flush-mount speakers were designed to beeasily installed. H...
Page 5 - Existing Construction
Step One: Remove the grille from thespeaker frame. Step Two: Determine the correct speakerlocation. Template Tape Level Step Three: Determine the speaker-framelocation. ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" Step Four: Cut the dry wall. Step Five: Place the mounting bracket onthe speaker frame using...
Page 6 - New Construction; Do; After the Drywall is Installed
New Construction Step One: Remove the grille from thespeaker frame. Step Two: Attach the proper mountingbracket, marked and preset at3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" to thespeaker frame. Step Three: Determine the correct speakerlocation. ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" Step Four: Na...
Page 7 - Step Eight
FM8SUB Step One: Remove the grille from the subwoofer frame. Step Two: Determine the correct subwoofer location. ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" ≥ 1-1/2" Step Three Cut the drywall. Step Four: Loosen the eight phillips headscrews until the locking tabs turn inward. Step Five Connect the speaker wires ...
Page 9 - Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille FM Series loudspeakers can bepainted to match any style ofdecor. If you wish to changetheir color, the satin finish onthe grille and frame will func-tion as a primer coat. Beforepainting install the paint guard(in the assembly kit) securelyinto the recess in the...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting
If there is no sound fromeither of the speakers, checkthe following: • Receiver/amplifier is on and asource is playing.• Check all wires and connec-tions between receiver/amplifier,in-wall room volume control andspeakers. Make sure all wires areconnected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires are fraye...
Page 11 - Specifications; SYSTEM
Specifications SYSTEM FM52 FM62 FM65C Frequency Response (–6dB): 50Hz – 20kHz 40Hz – 20kHz 45Hz – 20kHz Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power*: 40 watts 50 watts 50 watts Sensitivity: 88dB 90dB 90dB Impedance: 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal Crossover Frequency: 6kHz 5kHz 7kHz Woofer: 5-1...