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Operation Manual

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Page 1: ...VERIS 2 VERsatile Installation Systems Exquisite Performance Exceptional Value Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...s and workmanship for a period of five 5 years as determined by one of the following two methods whichever is longer 1 Starting from the date of retail purchase as noted on the sales receipt from an authorized Community dealer OR 2 Starting from the date of manufacture determined by the serial number if the sales receipt is not available TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY LIMITED VALID IN THE USA ONLY For comp...

Page 3: ...dspeaker 16 PIN Designations 16 Using Power Taps 17 70 7V and 100V Systems 18 Wiring NL4 Type Connectors 18 Know Your Amplifier 19 Choosing Loudspeaker Wire 19 Conductors and Insulation 20 The Effect Of Wire Gauge On Damping Factor 21 Selecting Amplifiers 21 VERIS 2 Applications 22 Positioning Subwoofers 23 Polarity 25 Choosing Appropriate Loudspeaker Models and Appropriate Signal Processors 26 dS...

Page 4: ...d Electrical Safety DANGER The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be mounted to a variety of building surfaces using certain forms of rigging hardware means and methods Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional engineer PE or structural engineer appro...

Page 5: ...oden suspendiert benutzend Es ist wesentlich dass alle Installationarbeit die die Aufhängung von diesen Lautsprechernprodukten verwickelt von fähigen ausgebildeten Personen durchgeführt werde die sichere Manipulierenpraxis verstehen Schwere Verletzung bzw Verlust des Lebens können stattfinden wenn diese Produkte unrichtig installiert sind Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt über Manipulieren für zusätzl...

Page 6: ...mounting positions Accessed by removing the front grille the horn may be easily rotated in the field All models in the line feature re engineered protective front grilles The new grilles have larger perforated openings that reduce reflective interference without sacrificing structural integrity The VERIS 2 product family includes a new dual 15 subwoofer called the V2 215S Additionally all full ran...

Page 7: ...he mechanical resonance normally associated with brittle metallic materials Community s patented Cool CoilTM heat evacuation technology minimizes cone driver power compression and ensures long term reliability used in VERIS 2 subwoofers DYNA TECHTM protection circuitry reduces the likelihood of driver damage under abusive conditions Rugged 11 ply 18mm cross laminated Birch enclosures coated with a...

Page 8: ...receiving the shipment to file the damage claim It is always a good idea to retain the carton and packing materials indefinitely if possible in the event that the unit may need to be returned to your dealer or distributor for repair in the future Each shipping carton contains the following items Loudspeaker System Qty 1 Operation Manual Qty 1 Warranty Card Qty 1 VERIS 2 models V2 6 V2 8 V2 26 and ...

Page 9: ...nal strip in parallel Rigging Provisions 9 M6 threaded rigging fittings 4 M6 threaded fittings for V HSS and third party suspension products 9 M6 threaded rigging fittings 4 M6 threaded fittings for V HSS and third party suspension products 9 M6 threaded rigging fittings 4 M6 threaded fittings for V HSS and third party suspension products 9 M6 threaded rigging fittings 4 M6 threaded fittings for V...

Page 10: ...L4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel NL4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel NL4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel NL4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel NL4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel NL4 compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel Rigging Pro...

Page 11: ...VE GRILLE Powder coated steel grille protects drivers from foreign objects GRILLE RETENTION SCREWS 6 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Remove grille to service drivers THREADED FITTINGS FOR THIRD PARTY MOUNTING DEVICES Fits third party 30lb or 60 lb speaker mounts depending on model INPUT PANEL For amplifier connection to the loudspeaker NL4 and terminal strip are wired in parallel REAR PULL BACK POINTS Us...

Page 12: ...M10 threaded fittings Four 4 on each side panel PROTECTIVE GRILLE Powder coated steel grille protects drivers from foreign objects GRILLE RETENTION SCREWS 6 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Remove grille to service drivers FEET Four rubber feet protect surfaces from marring INPUT PANEL For amplifier connection to the loudspeaker NL4 and terminal strip are wired in parallel ...

Page 13: ...al splayed arrays as well as exploded clusters and distributed configurations Rigging kits are available from the factory as standard items DYNA TECHTM DRIVER PROTECTION SYSTEM All VERIS 2 Series loudspeakers employ Community s advanced technology DYNA TECH driver protection system Functioning as a multi stage limiter DYNA TECH circuitry provides precise and repeatable protection by reducing exces...

Page 14: ...f the input level is increased to try to overcome the volume drop from the second stage protection circuitry a solid state circuit breaker will trip and remove all signal from the loudspeaker until the input level is reduced Because this circuit breaker is heat sensitive it provides a final level of protection that takes heat into account as well as power However unlike most implementations of cir...

Page 15: ...high pass filter will eliminate the potential of low frequency modulation from wind noise turntable rumble stage vibration and other causes that result in a poorly defined and muddy bass response Additionally a high pass filter will avoid wasting amplifier power by keeping the amplifier from attempting to reproduce frequencies below the loudspeaker s intended operating range The table below shows ...

Page 16: ...in designation is as follows NL4 Pin 1 or the terminal screw labeled connect to the positive red output of the amplifier NL4 Pin 1 or the terminal screw labeled connect to the negative black output of the amplifier Note that the NL4 and the terminal strip are wired in parallel and that Pins 2 and 2 on the NL4 connector are not utilized CAUTION Be sure to carefully observe polarity when wiring your...

Page 17: ...the second loudspeaker will draw 100 watts from the same amplifier making it 3 dB louder than the first loudspeaker A third loudspeaker might be tapped at 200 watts which would make it 3 dB louder than the second loudspeaker and 6 dB louder than the first By using the various taps the installer can balance the relative sound levels in a system A loudspeaker that is closer to audience members will ...

Page 18: ...cur if the loudspeakers share the same acoustic space The result will be less power output than if only one loudspeaker were used by itself TIP When using the barrier strip for wiring we recommend that you first terminate the wire with a plated copper crimp type spade lug using moderate to heavy pressure on the crimp tool When the spade lug is tightened firmly on the barrier strip it will form a g...

Page 19: ...akers may be driven through individual conductors bundled together and pulled through conduit or through a cable made up of a number of conductors covered with an overall jacket which then may or may not necessarily be installed in a conduit Wire and cable manufacturers offer multi conductor cables with 30 or more high current conductors covered with a variety of jacket types Jackets may be made o...

Page 20: ... wire while smaller numbers such as 10 and 12 indicate larger diameter wire In other parts of the world the metric system is widely used to define conductor diameter Metric equivalents can be converted to US AWG sizes with only a small loss of precision The larger the diameter of the conductor the lower the resistance will be for a given length Resistance is normally stated per foot or per hundred...

Page 21: ...d design technique to consider when possible it will be difficult to maintain a high damping factor without using impractically large conductors Therefore keeping cable lengths as short as possible is the most practical and cost effective way to maintain a respectable damping factor without incurring undue difficulties TIP Although it s beyond the scope of this manual to test and rate the many spe...

Page 22: ...istributed systems in large rooms They can also be used as delay speakers augmenting a larger system to balance out the levels from the front of the room to the rear of the room The practice of driving small speakers through a delay line is used in many theatrical systems concert hall systems and houses of worship It gives the installer a powerful tool when it comes time to equalize and balance th...

Page 23: ...arriers as if they re not there Second the substantial length of low frequency waves can make it difficult to distinguish their source direction This is why a single subwoofer can often be used successfully to augment a stereo pair of mid high loudspeakers without unduly harming the stereo separation and image Third low frequency waves tend to add together quite graciously even if their sources ar...

Page 24: ...bwoofer to the listener is doubled the output level will decrease by 6dB When covering a large space with multiple subwoofers it may be of benefit to space them some distance apart from one another to even out the levels throughout the space Typically this would only be done if the mid high loudspeakers are also spaced apart from one another such as in a distributed system in a sports venue Althou...

Page 25: ... being used with does not reproduce enough low frequency output to cause either cancellation or addition with the subwoofer This would be true if the full range system is made up of very small loudspeakers like those that are used for front fill and underbalcony fill 2 The placement of the subwoofer in relation to the full range loudspeaker is not optimum Little or no response variation will occur...

Page 26: ...the acoustic cancellation taking place All that cancelled energy uses power unnecessarily Instead of putting the two systems out of phase to get the sound you want if you attenuate the peak at crossover with any of the methods described above2 you are reducing the power that s required to obtain a given sound pressure level This will result in more available power more headroom and less demand on ...

Page 27: ... installation issues in moments where using other signal processors might take hours or even days dSPEC226 is a full featured multi I O DSP loudspeaker management system that was designed to be the optimal companion to any Community loudspeaker system In particular each dSPEC unit contains a library of presets created at the factory intended to optimize the performance of each model of Community l...

Page 28: ...carefully derived by use of a precision measurement system in a room that has excessive resonance Rule of Thumb less is usually more 2 Do not attempt to boost any frequencies below 100 Hz with a graphic equalizer Note that with the recommended high pass filter moderate amounts of boost from a simple bass control are acceptable FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE For more information on...

Page 29: ... s installation guidelines contained herein Beyond this Community assumes no further or extended responsibility or liability in any way or by any means whatsoever It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that safe installation practices are followed and that such practices are in accordance with any and all local state federal or other codes conditions and regulations that may apply to ...

Page 30: ...greater than 100 lbs Failure to heed this warning could result in injury or death VERIS Handle Stand Socket Model V HSS The V HSS accessory for VERIS 2 models 6 26 8 28 attaches to the loudspeaker enclosure s rear M6 threaded fittings to create a stand socket mount and convenient carrying handle It is formed of zinc plated black powder coated steel Perfect for A V professionals Seat Track Kit Mode...

Page 31: ...d for use as a safety point Tilting Bracket Model VB TILT The TILT bracket allows for precise angling of a VERIS loudspeaker The VB TILT is a two part rotational device that can be used to fasten one enclosure to another to fasten an enclosure to the CMKIT Ceiling Mount Kit to fasten to a yoke bracket permitting one loudspeaker to be angled in relation to another in two axes The VB TILT can be use...

Page 32: ...evel Signal or speaker wire connection is shorted Make sure the signal and input wire connections inside all system connectors are not shorted or open Even one small wire strand shorting the signal terminals together anywhere in the system can cause this problem No sound Amplifier is not on or loudspeaker is disconnected Check that amplifier is turned on and that loudspeaker is properly connected ...

Page 33: ... x M6 rear mounting points for third party 30 lb mounting devices The rear mounting points also accept the V HSS handle and stand socket accessory A steel yoke bracket allowing 0 10 and 20 angles is included For yoke mounting instructions refer to the supplementary instruction sheet included with this model ...

Page 34: ... mounting points for third party 30 lb mounting devices The rear mounting points also accept the V HSS handle and stand socket accessory A steel yoke bracket allowing 0 10 and 20 angles is included For yoke mounting instructions refer to the supplementary instruction sheet included with this model ...

Page 35: ...ar mounting points for third party 30 lb mounting devices The rear mounting points also accept the V HSS handle and stand socket accessory A steel yoke bracket allowing 0 10 and 20 angles is included For yoke mounting instructions refer to the supplementary instruction sheet included with this model ...

Page 36: ...nting points to accept the V HSS handle and stand socket accessory plus 4 x M8 rear mounting points for third party 60 lb mounting devices A steel yoke bracket allowing 0 10 and 20 angles is included For yoke mounting instructions refer to the supplementary instruction sheet included with this model ...

Page 37: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 37 V2 12 V2 12 Notes The V2 12 has a total of 13 x M10 hang points plus 4 x M8 rear mounting points for third party 60 lb mounting devices ...

Page 38: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 38 V2 15 V2 15 Notes The V2 15 has a total of 13 x M10 hang points plus 4 x M8 rear mounting points for third party 60 lb mounting devices ...

Page 39: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 39 V2 32 V2 32 Notes The V2 32 has a total of 13 x M10 hang points plus 4 x M8 rear mounting points for third party 60 lb mounting devices ...

Page 40: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 40 V2 35 V2 35 Notes The V2 35 has a total of 13 x M10 hang points plus 4 x M8 rear mounting points for third party 60 lb mounting devices ...

Page 41: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 41 V2 210S V2 210S Notes The V2 210S subwoofer has a total of 8 x M10 hang points 4 on each side ...

Page 42: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 42 V2 212S 2 212S Notes The V2 212S subwoofer has a total of 8 x M10 hang points 4 on each side ...

Page 43: ...VERIS 2 Operation Manual Page 43 V2 215S V2 215S Notes The V2 215S subwoofer has a total of 8 x M10 hang points 4 on each side ...

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