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IAV Light Speaker Owner's Manual

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Summary of Light Speaker

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    1 tech support: (877) 591-2491 owner’s manual and installation instructions state-of-the-art light & sound one complete system that installs in 30 minutes or less!.

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    2 tech support: (877) 591-2491 the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to pers...

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    3 tech support: (877) 591-2491 important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 2. Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, ...

  • Page 4: Congratulations

    4 tech support: (877) 591-2491 congratulations thank you for choosing a lightspeaker ® from iav ® . You have chosen one of the most unique, patented, audio systems in the world. With proper installation and operation, you will enjoy years of trouble-free use. Iav ® sells numerous loudspeakers for us...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    5 tech support: (877) 591-2491 table of contents system overview....................................................................................6 what is in this box................................................................................8 step 1 - where will you install.....................

  • Page 6: System Overview

    6 tech support: (877) 591-2491 system overview this wireless lightspeaker ® system is intended to install into any home easily and without any expensive and complicated wiring. You can install a typical system in your home in a few minutes and not have to worry about repairing walls or ceilings. Plu...

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    7 tech support: (877) 591-2491 your system can use up to 8 lightspeakers ® to provide audio and lighting to your entire home. You can even divide your home into two unique areas where different music sources, sound and lighting control allow you to add music with integrated “green” lighting to place...

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    8 tech support: (877) 591-2491 take just a minute to be sure you have everything you need to install your first wireless distributed audio system from iav. Transmitter power cord large & small trim rings lightspeakers ® , & lens remote lenses remote wall bracket attachment cords.

  • Page 9: Instruction Manual

    9 tech support: (877) 591-2491 instruction manual step 1: decide which lights will be replaced with lightspeakers ® . Your iav ® lightspeakers ® have been specifically designed to cover large areas, however if the location of your fixtures allow you to do so, you should think about how you use your ...

  • Page 10: Forward To Step 7.

    10 tech support: (877) 591-2491 step 3: test fit your lightspeaker ® . Your lightspeaker ® is designed to fit directly into most 5“ (r30) and 6“ (r40) down light cans by simply removing the existing light and, in the same manner as a light bulb, re-installing your lightspeaker ® in its place. You ma...

  • Page 11: Stop!

    11 tech support: (877) 591-2491 if your lightspeaker ® does not fit either because the trim ring/reflector opening is too small or the lighting fixture is not set deep enough, please follow the instructions below. Step 4: removing the trim ring and any included reflector. There are many types of rec...

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    12 tech support: (877) 591-2491 the attachment here is via a common “v” spring. To remove simply pinch the two sides of the spring together and slip out of the “c” shaped brackets on the inside walls of the lighting fixture. The trim ring and reflector may also be attached to the inside of the reces...

  • Page 13: And Go Forward To Step 7.

    13 tech support: (877) 591-2491 repositioning the socket plate (arm): loosen the wing nut just enough to push the plate (arm) as far into the enclosure as it will go. Retighten the wing nut. Retest your lightspeaker ® for proper fit. If it fits, remove it again and go forward to step 7. Complete rem...

  • Page 14: Helpful Tip!

    14 tech support: (877) 591-2491 step 5: installing the trim ring. Your lightspeaker ® comes with their own integrated trim ring. There are two different sizes. Choose your trim ring based on either a or b below and place the lightspeaker ® trim ring over the back of the lightspeaker ® . Be sure the ...

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    15 tech support: (877) 591-2491 step 6: adjusting the simpletabs™. Your lightspeaker ® is equipped with a unique mounting system. The three simpletabs™, on the back of the speaker can be rotated outward and when the lightspeaker ® is pressed into the housing, hold it centered and securely in place. ...

  • Page 16: C) Your Lightspeaker

    16 tech support: (877) 591-2491 if you are installing into a 6” recessed lighting fixture, rotate each of the simpletabs™ out to position “a” on the top of the lightspeaker ® unit. Step 7: setting the zone and l/r stereo switches. A) set the zone switch on the back of the lightspeakers ® to one, unl...

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    17 tech support: (877) 591-2491 step 7b: setting up a two zone system your system allows you to set up two separate zones. Zones are the different spaces in your home where you want to listen to music, and are important because, later in this setup, your transmitter will automatically seek out and i...

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    18 tech support: (877) 591-2491 assign zone 1 to one area and zone 2 to the other unique area. (see figure 2b).

  • Page 19: C) Place The Lightspeakers

    19 tech support: (877) 591-2491 here we have assigned zone 1 to the family room, and zone 2 to the kitchen area; these are areas where, even though you are listening to the same music (the same source), you may still want to control lighting brightness and speaker volume separately. For example pers...

  • Page 20: 2) Grasp The Lightspeaker

    20 tech support: (877) 591-2491 step 8: installing your lightspeaker ® into the recessed light fixture: a) simple install: if you skipped steps 4-6, and your lightspeaker ® fits with no modifications, screw it into the lighting fixture. Test your circuit by turning on the circuit breaker and light s...

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    21 tech support: (877) 591-2491 3) be certain this trim ring contacts the ceiling uniformly all of the way around your lightspeaker ® and that the lightspeaker ® itself is seated securely into the electrical socket. Note: sometimes the metal clip that holds the edison socket to the socket plate prev...

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    22 tech support: (877) 591-2491 lightspeakers™ in zone 2) the job is nearly finished all that remains is allowing the transmitter discover where each of the installed lightspeakers ® is located. 1) to pair your lightspeakers ® to your transmitter, turn off all of the light switches in the areas wher...

  • Page 23: 1) Rca to Rca Cable

    23 tech support: (877) 591-2491 5) if after 1 minute the led on the lightspeaker ® has not turned “green”, repeat steps 1-4. A) if after 2 attempts the led on the lightspeaker ® fails to turn green, try relocating the transmitter closer to the lightspeaker ® step 10: plugging in your sources. Using ...

  • Page 24: Caution!

    24 tech support: (877) 591-2491 b) if you are attaching only one source it may be attached to either input but may be convenient to attach to source one. 1) you may use either the mini-plug or the rca inputs on either source but only one input may be used at a time. The remote control and the transm...

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    25 tech support: (877) 591-2491 operating the transmitter and remote control: the remote control and the transmitter are controlled in exactly the same manner. When you push a button on the remote contol the small led next to the button will light up and remain lit until you push another button affe...

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    26 tech support: (877) 591-2491 light. The led will flash when the arrows are pushed and will turn red and flash quickly when either the maximum or minimum brightness is reached. E) pressing and holding the on/off button turns on or off all zones with source 1 playing if turned on. F) when power is ...

  • Page 27: Helpful Hints

    27 tech support: (877) 591-2491 helpful hints types of recessed ceiling light fixtures the most important step you can take to simplify the installation of your lightspeakers ® is to know, before you purchase, which type of ceiling light fixtures are installed in your ceilings. The two most common r...

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    28 tech support: (877) 591-2491 when installing in an r40 light fixture you will want to loosen this nut and move the plate as far back as possible. If this wing nut is properly tightened, it will be sufficient to securely hold your lightspeaker ® permanently in place. The r30 light fixture uses ano...

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    29 tech support: (877) 591-2491 3) when the lens pops up, gently pry it away from the housing, being gentle and making sure not to break the tabs. B) removal of the lens after your lightspeaker ® has been installed. 1) there are three small indentations around the lens; with a small tip common screw...

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    30 tech support: (877) 591-2491 more about removing trim rings the trim ring is the narrow ring of plastic (usually) that contacts the ceiling and gives your ceiling light, and your lightspeaker ® a finished look when butted against the ceiling drywall. Your lightspeaker ® comes equipped with its ow...

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    31 tech support: (877) 591-2491 a) if your hand does not fit easily through the hole you may find the job easier if you have either a “spring removal tool” or even a “long nose pliers”. Both are available at your local hardware store. Klein spring removal tool long nosed pliers b) if your hand does ...

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    32 tech support: (877) 591-2491 d) v springs. Another method of holding various parts to a recessed lighting fixture, is the use of “v” springs. Like the name implies they are shaped in the form of a v. When compressed (pinching the two legs of the v) and fitted into the “v spring clip” on the side ...

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    33 tech support: (877) 591-2491 where to put the transmitter? Typically, the perfect place for your transmitter is near your home entertainment system, if you have one. If you don’t have a home audio system then you can chose a place that is centrally located to the rooms you will be transmitting th...

  • Page 34: Selecting Lightspeaker

    34 tech support: (877) 591-2491 selecting lightspeaker ® locations survey your home to determine the location of 5” and 6” recessed lighting fixtures. As long as these are wired to the home’s electricity through a common light switch, they should work perfectly. If you have multiple locations within...

  • Page 35: To Play Source 1 In Zone 1

    35 tech support: (877) 591-2491 to illustrate how the transmitter and remote work, here are a few examples: to play source 1 in zone 1 press zone 1 press source 1 to play source 2 in zone 1 after the source 1 is playing press zone1 press source 2 to play source 2 in zone 2 press zone 2 press source ...

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    36 tech support: (877) 591-2491 to play source 1 in zone 2 after already playing source 2 press zone 2 press source 1 to turn off lights in zone 1 press zone 1 press light button once to dim/brighten lights in zone 1 press zone 1 press light button up arrow and hold it, the light will increase in br...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    37 tech support: (877) 591-2491 specifications led light • 10w super bright led provides a sharp crisp light that is easy on the eyes. • led outputs the light suitable to replace up to a 60w incandescent bulb • long lasting led is rated for over 25,000 to 40,000 hours of use (15 to 20 years average ...

  • Page 38: Loud Speaker

    38 tech support: (877) 591-2491 loud speaker • 2.5” high performance custom engineered woofer with micro cellulose polymer treated cone material provides even coverage and smooth natural sounding audio reproduction • integrated high frequency disperser. Accessories • optional flange allows lightspea...

  • Page 39: Dimensions

    39 tech support: (877) 591-2491 5” lightspeaker® specifications woofer 2.5” micro cellulose light brightness 10w led wireless reception 2.4 ghz proprietary signal frequency response (+/- 3 db) 90 hz - 20 khz amplifier power 20w max spl 93 db spl dimensions lightspeaker® depth (w/out edison screw) 5....

  • Page 40: Lightspeaker

    40 tech support: (877) 591-2491 possible causes of interference with your lightspeaker ® system a) metal studs, in fact any metal wall material, can cause the signal to be diminished or lost. This may also be a problem if your wall paper happens to be a foil type or have metal fibers in it. B) micro...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting The Remote

    41 tech support: (877) 591-2491 troubleshooting the remote if your remote does not operate when any of the buttons are pushed: a) check the batteries to be certain that they have a charge. Replace them if necessary. The remote may need to be paired to the transmitter. To pair the transmitter: a) pre...

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    42 tech support: (877) 591-2491 warranty - home and commercial audio (u.S.) the warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the united states. Iav, llc (“iav”) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of...

  • Page 43: Questions? Call Us!

    43 tech support: (877) 591-2491 this warranty does not cover product sold as is or with all faults. Repairs or replacements as provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Iav shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or impli...

  • Page 44: Class B Specification

    44 tech support: (877) 591-2491 this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received including that may cause undesired operation. This equipment...

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  • Page 48: Www.Iavlightspeaker.Com

    48 tech support: (877) 591-2491 revision: d date: 8/9/2012 iav 8404 el way drive, suite 2c missoula, mt 59808 if you want to expand your light and sound system to additional rooms, add subwoofer ors enjoy the same music outdoors with audiorocks, visit www.Iavlightspeaker.Com. For more detailed insta...