LSC-6 - Loudspeaker JobSite - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	6.5-inch In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
Model	LSC-6
Woofer	6.5" Talc-filled polypropylene with treated foam rubber surround
Tweeter	3/4" Pivoting liquid cooled polycarbonate dome
Power Handling	5 – 75 watts
Frequency Response	65Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance	6 ohms
Outer Frame Diameter	9.25 inches
Cutout Diameter	8 inches
Mounting Depth	3.5 inches (in 1/2" drywall)
Weather Resistance	Moisture and UV resistant, rust proof aluminum grille
Grille Material	Aluminum, paintable
Connection Terminals	Accepts up to 12 gauge speaker wire
Installation Type	New construction or retrofit with quick mounting system
Included Accessories	Pair of speakers, grilles, cutout template/paint mask
Optional Bracket	JobSite NCB-6 Ceiling Bracket (sold separately)
Warranty	5-year limited
Tweeter Direction	Pivots up to 20° in any direction

Frequently Asked Questions - LSC-6 JobSite

What tools are needed for installation?

You will need a stud locator, drywall saw, pencil, cordless screwdriver with No2 Philips bit, wire stripper, wire labels, and a paper clip for grille removal.

Can the speaker be painted?

Yes, the frame and grille are paintable. Use the included paint mask for the speaker and apply thin coats to the grille to avoid clogging holes.

How do I remove the grille?

Bend a small paper clip into an 'L' shape, insert into a grille hole near the edge, and pull towards you.

What size hole is needed for installation?

An 8-inch diameter hole cutout is required.

How do I connect the speaker wires?

Strip 1/4 inch of insulation, twist the ends, and connect the positive wire to the red terminal and negative to the black terminal.

How do I direct the tweeter?

Gently push on the outer edge of the tweeter grille. It can pivot up to 20° in any direction to aim toward the listening area.

What is the maximum power rating?

The LSC-6 handles up to 75 watts RMS.

Is the speaker suitable for outdoor use?

It is moisture and UV resistant with a rust-proof aluminum grille, making it suitable for covered outdoor areas, but not for direct rain exposure.

How do I avoid damaging the speaker?

Avoid over-tightening the mounting screws and prevent amplifier clipping by turning down the volume if treble sounds harsh.

What is the warranty period?

The LSC-6 comes with a 5-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects.

USER MANUAL LSC-6 JobSite

For Accurate Music and

Voice Reproduction from

In-Ceiling Locations

LSC-6 / 6.5

6-1/2" IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features....1

Product Overview....2

Package Contents ....2

Preparing for Installation....2

Installation....3

Operation....4

Specifications....5

Warranty....5

FEATURES: LSC-6

6-1/2" Talc-filled polypropylene woofer with treated foam rubber surround
3/4" Pivoting liquid cooled polycarbonate dome tweeter
■ Moisture and UV resistant
■ Rust proof aluminum grilles

Installation friendly design:

Suitable for painting
■ Connection terminals accept up to 12 gauge speaker wire
- Quick mounting system for new construction or retrofit installations
■ Includes hole template and paint mask
Ceiling Bracket for New Construction: Jobsite NCB-6 (sold separately)

FEATURES: LSC-6.5

6-1/2" Injection-molded polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround
1" Pivoting liquid cooled soft dome tweeter
■ Baffle mounted bass and treble controls (0, -2dB)
■ Moisture and UV resistant
■ Rust proof aluminum grilles

Installation friendly design:

Suitable for painting
■ Connection terminals accept up to 12 gauge speaker wire
- Quick mounting system for new construction or retrofit installations
■ Includes hole template and paint mask
- Ceiling Bracket for New Construction: Jobsite NCB-6 (sold separately)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Speakers x 2
Speaker grilles x 2
Speaker cutout template / paint mask x 1

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

If you are installing the LSC-6/LSC-6.5 into an existing ceiling, take time to consider any possible obstructions which may be hidden inside the ceiling: ceiling joists, electrical wiring, telephone wiring, plumbing, AC or heating conduit and ductwork.

Determine the best mounting locations based on the room layout. Before cutting any holes, make sure the area behind both speakers is clear for installation. Speakers provide the best coverage, when centered in the room. Line up the speakers with a permanently mounted ceiling fixture such as can lights, or a light fixture.

If you are installing the speakers into a new ceiling follow the above recommendations and install a set of JobSite NCB-6 Ceiling Brackets, prior to the drywall being installed.

Run speaker wire from each location to the amplifier location. Label the speakers wires at the amplifier end, so you know which wire goes to each speaker.

TOOLS REQUIRED

■ Stud Locator (for existing construction)
Drywall saw (for existing construction)
Pencil (for existing construction)
Cordless screwdriver with No2 Philips bit
Wire stripper
Wire labels

INSTALLATION

Installation Existing Construction:

1. Use a stud locator to identify the location of the ceiling joists on each side of the proposed loudspeaker mounting location.
2. Mark ceiling joists' edges, using masking tape.
3. Repeat this process for the other loudspeaker locations.
4. You may have to adjust the loudspeaker mounting locations based on how the ceiling joists line up with the proposed speaker mounting locations.
5. Check for clearance using the following method:

a. Drill a 1/4" pilot hole in the center of the intended speaker location.
b. Cut a foot-long piece of coat hanger.
c. Bend the wire, creating a right angle, leaving 4-1/4" at one end.
d. Poke the "L-shaped" wire into the pilot hole and turn it in a complete circle, checking for obstructions.
e. Push it up into the ceiling cavity to make sure you have approximately 4" of depth.
f. If the coat hanger's movement is obstructed by anything, fill the hole(s) with spackle and try another location.

1. Locate the hole template and remove the inside portion of it. The inside portion can be used as a paint mask, if you are painting the frame of the loudspeaker.
2. Use a pencil and hole template to trace the hole outline in the desired location on the ceiling.

3. Use a drywall saw to cut along the penciled line.

4. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire coming from the amplifier.

5. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.
6. Attach the speaker wires to the speaker terminal connectors. Connect the negative output from the amplifier to the black terminal and the positive output to the red terminal.
7. There are four clamps "dogs" which hold each speaker in place. Rotate all the dogs inward.
8. Insert the loudspeaker into the cutout in the ceiling.
9. The dogs are tightened via four front-baffle screws. Tighten the dogs by turning the screws clockwise, while pressing the loudspeaker against the ceiling. NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS. Over-tightening the screws may make the grille difficult to install.
10. Install the grille into the speaker.
11. Repeat this procedure for the next speaker.

Installation New Construction:

Install the proper ceiling bracket for this loudspeaker (NCB-6) using the instructions supplied with the bracket. After the hole is cut in the drywall per the bracket instructions, perform the following steps:

1. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire coming from the amplifier.
2. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.

3. Attach the speaker wires to the speaker terminal connectors. Connect the negative output from the amplifier to the black terminal and the positive output from the amplifier to the red terminal.

4. There are four clamps "dogs" which hold each speaker in place. Rotate all the dogs inward.

5. Insert the loudspeaker into the cutout in the ceiling.
6. The dogs are tightened via four front-baffle screws. Tighten the dogs by turning the screws clockwise, while pressing the loudspeaker against the ceiling. NOTE: DO NOT OVER
   TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS. Over- tightening the screws may make the grille difficult to install.
7. Install the grille into the speaker.
8. Repeat this procedure for the next speaker.

Directing the Tweeter:

The tweeter is directed by gently pushing on the outside edge of the tweeter grille. It will move 20° in any direction. For critical listening, point the tweeter to the user's favorite listening position, minimizing reflections from the side walls. For surround sound or low volume background listening create more reflections and thus more ambience by directing the tweeter towards the side walls.

Setting the Bass and Treble cut switches (LSC-6.5 only):

Listen to a well-recorded piece of music at the user's favorite listening position. First, listen for bass boominess, particularly when the speaker is placed near a corner. Put the Bass switch in the Cut position to correct this. Secondly, listen for treble harshness or ringing, particularly when the speakers are placed in a room without carpet. Put the Treble switch in the Cut position to correct this.

Removing the Grilles:

To remove the grille from the LSC-6/LSC-6.5, obtain a small paper clip (size #1, common) and bend the last quarter inch of it into an "L" shape. Holding the paper clip with a pair of pliers, insert the end with the "L" into a hole near the edge of the grille. Remove the grille by pulling the paper clip towards you.

Painting the Speakers:

The speakers must be masked prior to painting them. The inside circular portion of the hole template can be used as a paint mask. Remove the outside portion of the template by gently pulling along the perforation. Affix the mask to the front of the speaker using a piece of tape. Fold the tape onto itself to form a double-sided loop. Affix the tape to the tweeter and place the mask onto the speaker.

Painting the Grilles:

The LSC-6/LSC-6.5 grilles should be painted before they are installed on the speakers. The best results will be obtained by using a spray gun or airless sprayer. Thin the paint, and then apply several light coats. This technique helps prevent clogging of grille holes. Paint both sides of the grille to cover all the white paint.

OPERATION

Listening at Higher Volumes

It requires more power to achieve a reasonable volume of sound in a large room than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion.

Clipping distortion makes treble sound very harsh and unmusical. When you hear harsh sounding treble from any good speaker, turn the volume down immediately! You are much less likely to damage a speaker with a large amplifier because it will be more difficult to produce clipping distortion.

SPECIFICATIONS: LSC-6

Power handing:

5 – 75 watts

Frequency response:

65Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB

Impedance:

6 ohms

Dimensions:

9-1/4" outside frame diameter

8" diameter hole cutout

3-1/2" deep when installed in 1/2" drywall

Ceiling Bracket for New Construction:

JobSite NCB-6 (sold separately)

Warranty: 5 year limited

SPECIFICATIONS: LSC-6.5

Power handing:

10 – 125 watts

Frequency response:

50Hz-21kHz +/- 3dB

Impedance:

4 or 8 ohm selectable

Dimensions:

9-1/4" outside frame diameter

8" diameter hole cutout

3-1/2" deep when installed in 1/2" drywall

Ceiling Bracket for New Construction:

JobSite NCB-6 (sold separately)

Warranty: 5 year limited

LIMITED WARRANTY

JobSite Systems ("JOBSITE"), a Niles Audio Corporation company, warrants its passive products (those not requiring AC or battery power) to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from date of purchase.

JOBSITE warrants its passive loudspeaker products (those not requiring AC or battery power) to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase.

JOBSITE warrants its indoor/outdoor loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

JOBSITE warrants its all weather rock loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase.

JOBSITE warrants its active products (those requiring AC or battery power) to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inapplicable if JOBSITE deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer, including, but not limited to, damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect caused by repair to the product other than by JOBSITE or an authorized JOBSITE wholesale distributor.

To obtain warranty service, you must write to JOBSITE: Include your name, address, telephone number, model number and serial number of your unit, and a brief description of the problem.

A factory Return Authorization Number will be sent to you. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM JOBSITE.

If the above conditions are met, the purchaser's sole remedy shall be to return the product to JOBSITE, in which case JOBSITE will repair or replace, at its sole option, the defective product without charge for parts or labor. JOBSITE will return the unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping it by its usual shipping method from the factory (only) at its expense within the United States of America. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER. JOBSITE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

For the name of the nearest authorized JOBSITE wholesale distributor, contact:

JobSite Systems, a Niles Audio

Corporation company

P.O. Box 160818, Miami, Florida 33116

JOBSITE SYSTEMS

12331 S.W. 130 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186

P (866) 4JB-SITE (866-452-7483) - F [phone]

WWW.JOBSITESYSTEMS.COM

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