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M&S Systems WaveGuide WG100C Owner's Manual
Summary of WaveGuide WG100C
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In-wall & ceiling speakers owner’s manual part numbers wg100c wg100w wg150c wg150w wg series 115986d.Pdf 1 115986d.Pdf 1 11/16/2005 10:54:34 am 11/16/2005 10:54:34 am.
Page 2: Introduction
Page 2 introduction wg series ceiling and in-wall speakers are designed to provide clear, sharply-focused audio reproduction while remaining unobtrusive in the background. These speakers bring out the best in any home theater or whole-house stereo system. These products also offer many features, inc...
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Page 3 wg150c ceiling speakers (sold in pairs) wg100w in-wall speakers (sold in pairs) page 3 frequency response 35hz to 20khz (+/-3db) maximum power rating 150 watts impedance rating 8-ohms overall dimensions 10 7/8” diameter specifications 8” kevlar cone woofer; 1” asymmetrical aluminum dome tweet...
Page 4: Unpacking Your Speakers
Wg150w in-wall speakers (sold in pairs) unpacking your speakers before you unpack your speakers, be extra careful not to touch the cone and tweeter materials. After carefully unpacking your speakers, the carton and the packing material should be saved for possible use later. If any speaker appears t...
Page 5: Do Not
Foot ceilings and above) apart but no closer than 2 feet to any adjacent wall. Avoid placing speakers in air return cavities. Some type of protection will be required for the back of the speaker if blown insulation is used. The following is a partial list of ways to protect the speaker: • use an re-...
Page 6: Do Not
Of the speaker, use a piece of bat insulation at least 3 inches thick in the stud cavity. This insulation should not have a backing or if it does, the backing must be installed facing away from the speaker. The insulation should extend about 2 ft. On either side of the speaker opening. Do not instal...
Page 7: Tips For New Construction
Tips for new construction • if possible, run speaker wires after ac wiring is in place to avoid additional noise caused by close proximity of wiring. • secure the speaker wires against a joist with insulated staples, being careful not to pierce the wire insulation. Allow slack for building material ...
Page 8: Note:
Installed. Leave at least 18 inches additional ca- ble for the connection during final speaker instal- lation. Run the other end of the speaker cable to the audio source. Note: make a drawing of each speaker location. This will assist you in locating the wires if they have been covered after the wal...
Page 9: Tweeter
Tweeter when removing the paint mask in order to prevent any damage. Attach the speaker cable to the speaker by pressing down on the red (+) or black (-) gold-plated push terminals and inserting the red wire in the red terminal and the black wire in the black terminal. See figure 3. Make sure that n...
Page 10: Step 7.
H i g h e s t d i r e c t i o n a l response in this direction. See figure 5. If you want to disperse the sound in a 360- degree pattern y o u m u s t position the line in the tweeter in a horizontal position. See figure 6. The combination of switch settings allow you to boost and cut bass and trebl...
Page 11: In-Wall Speakers
In-wall speakers step 1. Speaker mounting rings are used in the pre-construction phase of speaker installation during construction of new homes and additions. Wg series mounting rings are designed to provide drywall installers the correct cut-out pattern for the speakers. The rings have “flaps” that...
Page 12: Step 2.
• do not install the actual speaker until the wall board is in place. Until then leave several feet of wire secured to the back of the mounting ring. The excess wire can be removed during final installation. During the drywall installation, make sure the speaker cut-out hole does not extend farther ...
Page 13: Step 3.
Step 3. This is the finish-out stage. Prepare the speaker wiring by stripping off approximately 3 inches of the outer jacket (care should be taken so the insulation on the wires inside the jacket are not damaged) also strip approximately 3/8 inch off the ends of the two inside conductors. Twist the ...
Page 14: Step 6.
Page 14 the baffle using the 6 screws provided. Do not overtighten the screws, the screws should on only be tight enough to secure the speaker. Step 6. After the speaker is mounted, adjustments to the swivel tweeter (small speaker) can be made by either directing the sound visually or by using a mus...
Page 15: Step 7.
Page 15 step 7. Divide each adhesive bead strip in half. (adhesive bead strips are in the clear self-closing bag). Place strips on the edge of the grille as shown in figure 14. Reinstall the grill on the speaker. Step 8. Adhere the wg series logo to the grille with the pressure sensitive tape. Repea...
Page 16: For Existing Construction
Page 16 for existing construction ceiling speakers for existing construction, the use of mounting rings can not occur. The following steps outline how to locate a section between two joists, mark the outer boundaries of the hole, drill a small hole in the center to verify the location and then cut t...
Page 17: Step 4.
Page 17 deep enough to fully penetrate the drywall. Step 4. Obtain a length of stiff wire such as a straightened wire coat hanger. Bend it so that the last 6 or 8 inches is at a right angle to the rest. Step 5. Insert the bent part into the 1-inch hole you just drilled and probe to the left and the ...
Page 18: Step 10.
Step 10. Follow the instructions included with the volume control and amplifier. Step 11. You are now ready to install the speaker. Remove the paint mask from the baffle. Be careful not to touch the speaker cones and tweeter when removing the paint mask in order to prevent any damage. Attach the spe...
Page 19: Step 13.
Pattern you must position the line in the tweeter in a horizontal position. See figure 5 on page 10. The combination of switch settings allow you to boost and cut bass and treble +/-3db. Adjust the speaker level to accommodate for room acoustics. See figure 6 on page 10. Step 13. Divide each adhesiv...
Page 20: Step 2.
When the sound is sharper and more flat sounding, you are close or over a stud. • identify studs by the position of electrical outlets or switches. There may be a stud directly to the left or right of these electrical fixture. This gives you a point of measurement since studs are either 24 or 16 inc...
Page 21: Step 7.
You do not cut the hole larger than the outline. Step 7. Be sure to clear any insulation material from the speaker back. Step 8. After you have determined the speaker locations secure a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable to the stud using an insulated staple. Leave at least 18 inches of additional cable for...
Page 22: Step 12.
None of the strands from the black and red wires are touching each other. This can create a short circuit that can damage your electronics. Mount the baffle to the frame using the 6 screws provided. Do not over tighten the mounting screws. Step 12. After the speaker is mounted, adjustments to the sw...
Page 23: Warranty
Page 23 warranty m&s systems ™ limited 10-year warranty for wg series speakers and airvac ™ gold power units m&s systems offers a 10-year warranty on our wg series speakers and airvac™ gold power units. This warranty is identical to the m&s systems™ 2-year warranty, with the exception that this warr...
Page 24: Service & Troubleshooting
800.421.1587 www.Mssystems.Com service & troubleshooting m&s systems is committed to producing high quality audio products for the home. If you have any questions or problems with the speaker systems or the system is not operating properly, contact your wg series installer or call m&s systems at (80...