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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Moderno subwoofer. When properly
installed your new subwoofer will give you years of entertainment
pleasure. This manual will teach you about your new subwoofer and
will show you how to install and get the very best performance from
it. Please read it thoroughly.
TOOLS NEEDED
You will need the following tools to install your Moderno subwoofer:
• Pencil
• Keyhole or drywall saw
• Philips screwdriver
• Small level
• Fish tape or coat hanger
• Wire strippers
• Gloves
• Safety goggles
• Drill with ¼” – ½” bit (for test hole) and 1”
Flat bit (if drilling through studs)
BOX CONTENTS
Your Moderno subwoofer box should contain the following items:
(1) Moderno M10 Sub Subwoofer
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The Moderno M10 Sub is designed to be installed into walls built with
standard 2” x 4” stud construction.
Ceiling mounting is NOT recommended.
Home Theater Placement
For highest output and best overall performance the M10 Sub should
be located in the front corner of the room. Place the subwoofer as
close as possible to the left, center and right speakers to assure
seamless integration of the sound from the main speakers and the
subwoofer.
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H E S U B W O O F E R S H O U L D N OT B E M O U NTE D I N TH E S A M E STU D B AY A S
TH E L E F T
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C E NTE R O R R I G HT S P E A K E R
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Use the following illustration as a guide.
Stereo Placement (2-Channel System)
In a 2-channel system the M10 Sub should be located in a corner of
the room, as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner
placement provides the highest output and best overall performance
for the M10 Sub subwoofer.
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H E S U B W O O F E R S H O U L D N OT B E M O U NTE D I N TH E S A M E STU D B AY A S
TH E L E F T O R R I G HT S P E A K E R S
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Use the following illustration as a guide.
INSTALLING THE SUBWOOFER
Step 1.
Determine the location for the
subwoofer (see
Subwoofer Placement).
Center the subwoofer between the wall
studs. Tap the wall and listen for a
“hollow” sound, or use a stud finder to
locate studs.
Step 2.
Position the included cutout template
where the subwoofer is to be located and
trace the outline on the wall with a pencil.
I M PORTANT: Be sure to center the
template between the wall studs —
the edges of the cutout outline must
be at least 1” away from any studs,
to allow room for the RotoLock
®
clamps to operate.
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A B O UT R U N N I N G S P E A K E R W I R E
B E F O R E D E C I D I N G O N TH E F I N A L L O C ATI O N F O R TH E
S U B W O O F E R
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Step 3.
Drill a small hole in the center of the
outline you just traced.
Step 4.
Insert a coat hanger wire into the hole
to feel-around for possible obstructions.
If there are obstructions, patch the hole
and select another location for the
speaker. Make sure that any studs will
be at least 1” away from the edges of
the cutout.
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