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WG Series In-Wall & Ceiling Speakers Owner’s Manual Part Numbers WG100C WG100W WG150C WG150W...
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Kevlar cone for low distortion and smooth • response Molded in IR lens that allows installation of an • infra-red receiver through the speaker baffle Gasket around the baffle to provide an • acoustic seal Description Frequency Response...
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Maximum Power Rating Impedance Rating Overall Dimensions Specifications Mounting Dimension w/o Mounting Ring Mounting Ring Dimension Grille Color WG100W In-wall Speakers Frequency Response Maximum Power Rating Impedance Rating Overall Dimensions Specifications Mounting Dimension w/o Mounting Ring Mounting Ring Dimension Grille...
If any speaker appears to be damaged, do not attempt to repair or to connect the unit to the amplifier. Repack the speaker and notify your distributor or M&S Systems for replacement or repair.
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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-16 speaker cover •...
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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.
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Horizontal wire runs should be routed through • holes drilled at equal heights in the joist. 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.
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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 wall board has been installed.
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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.
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FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Step 8. Adhere the WG Series logo to the grille with the pressure sensitive tape. Repeat the steps for the second speaker. Page 10 h i g h e s t FIGURE 5 d i r e c t i o n a l response in this direction.
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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”...
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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 than 1/4 inch from the inside of the mounting ring.
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Remove the baffle from the frame and fasten the frame to the pre-construction bracket. 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.
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Step After adjustments to the swivel tweeter (small speaker) can be made by either directing the sound visually or by using a musical source to determine the best sound coverage for the listening area.
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.
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Step 1. Determine the location of the joists so the speaker can be centered approximately between them. There are several ways to go about this: Use an electronic stud finder. Many finders •...
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Leave at least 18 inches of additional cable for connection dur- ing final speaker installation. Run the other end of the speaker cable to the audio source. Step 9. Prepare the speaker wiring by stripping...
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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...
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Step 1. Determine the location of the wall studs so the speaker can be centered approximately between them. There are several ways to go about this: Use an electronic •...
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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.
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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.
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Step 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 musical source to determine the best sound coverage for the listening area. To position the tweeter, press at the outside edge of the tweeter housing (DO NOT PRESS ON THE CONE DIRECTLY).
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 warranty covers the WG Series speakers and AirVac™...
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 (800) 366-9422.