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Summary of Contents for Ceiling Speaker Systems

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual EVID Ceiling Speaker Systems ...

Page 2: ...tor 5 Step 4 Secure the Cable to the Speaker 6 Step 5 Mount the Speaker into the Ceiling 7 Step 6 Connect an Auxiliary Support Line 8 Step 7 Adjust Tap Selector 8 Step 8 Insert the Grille 8 Appendix A Painting the Speaker 9 Appendix B System Design Guide 10 Selecting and Positioning Ceiling Loudspeakers 10 Ceiling Systems Size vs Coverage 10 Use of Subwoofers 11 Appendix C Troubleshooting Table 12...

Page 3: ...e C8 2 with an 8 inch LF driver and a 1 inch titanium coated tweeter with waveguide the C8 2HC with a fully waveguide loaded 8 inch LF driver and a 1 inch titanium coated tweeter and the EVID 10 1 a true ceiling mounted subwoofer designed to augment and extend the full range model s low frequency response Important Features Matches acoustically to the EVID surface mount speaker line Model for mode...

Page 4: ...ID C8 2HC The EVID C8 2HC is ideal for high ceilings and reverberant problem rooms Its exclusive ported waveguide coupled 8 inch driver pro vides excellent intelligibility and definition The 8 2HC s patent pending design provides great coverage control throughout the voice range and above No other ceiling speaker system provides the combination of excellent pattern control wide bandwidth high powe...

Page 5: ...8 2 and C8 2LP package of 6 RR 810 301307000 Rough in plate for new construction involving the EVID C8 2HC and C10 1 package of 6 RPK 42 301308000 Rough in package for new construction involving the C4 2 speaker only package of 2 RPK 82 301309000 Rough in package for new construction involving the C8 2 and C8 2LP speaker only package of 2 RPK 810 301310000 Rough in package for new construction inv...

Page 6: ... joists or trusses of a building structure The holes are drilled for nails or screws at 16 inches 406 mm 20 inches 508 mm and 24 inches 610 mm on center The installer can drill other holes as needed up to a maximum of 24 3 4 inches 630 mm apart The sheetrock installs over the plate and the plate provides a template for a blind cutout of the hole in the sheet rock The ceiling materi al is generally...

Page 7: ...note that the tile rail pieces do not actually attach to the T grid struts The ends of the rails sit OVER the T grid strut Normally the tile supports the rails The tile rails are pre punched at regular intervals with holes along their length This allows the C ring to be posi tioned at any point along the rail If the tile comes out or falls apart the ends of the sup port rails fall onto the T grid ...

Page 8: ... pins 1 and 4 See wiring diagram in Figure 10 When all wiring has been completed to the connector plug the connector into the socket in the speaker s terminal cup See Figure 11 Remember to also tighten any open screws to eliminate and vibration Step 4 Secure the Cable to the Speaker Figure 12 Fully loosen the horizontal screw shown in Figure 11 Then loosen the strain relief screws see Figure 11 Ru...

Page 9: ...e required such as for larger diameter conduit or to meet specific code requirements The fitting provid ed can be replaced with a number of standard fittings available through most electrical sup pliers Simply remove the existing fitting by unscrewing the two hold down screws expos ing a 7 8 inch 22 mm knockout hole Then install the alternate fitting Make sure to always use the proper fitting in a...

Page 10: ...on to the 8 ohm setting the power taps are 60 W 30 W and 15 W at both 70 7V and 100V with a 7 5 W tap for 70 7V only Step 8 Attach the Grille Figure 18 INSTALLATION NOTE GRILLE SAFETY FEATURE EVID grilles features a unique safety tether to prevent the grille from falling if the grille is removed or comes loose after installation First install the grille s safety tether by pushing the grille fasten...

Page 11: ...praying apply two or more thin coats of paint If you are spraying hold the spray can at the angles shown in Figure 19 If you are painting the grille also you must first remove the internal grille cloth Spray painting is strongly recommended If the grille is rolled or brush painted the grille may become clogged with paint and the sound quality will suffer After the paint has dried replace the inter...

Page 12: ...4 inch transduc ers such as those used in the C4 2 offer wider dispersion to allow for fewer speakers to be employed in the job For example due to its smaller cone diameter the C4 2 exhibits signif icantly wider dispersion 130 degrees than the C8 2 110 degrees at the 6 dB points The effect of this characteristic on an over head system is indicated in Figure 21 In replacement applications where exi...

Page 13: ...10 Coverage Diameter by Ceiling Height Model 8 12 20 24 C4 2 17 34 68 85 C8 2 11 5 23 45 57 C8 2HC 6 5 12 24 30 C10 1 180 coverage Use of Subwoofers The C10 1 subwoofer can add considerable low frequency performance to any EVID installation It is important to note that the C10 1 subwoofer depends on the ceiling and walls to properly load itself and to reinforce its bass output Correct positioning ...

Page 14: ... power Check the power tap setting under the speaker grille to tap setting ensure the setting is appropriate for the installation and amplifier chosen Constant noise A faulty electronic Since loudspeakers cannot generate these sounds by such as buzzing device in the themselves you may have a faulty electronic device in hissing or signal chain the signal chain humming Poor system Check and correct ...

Page 15: ...ve been made to the product by anyone other than Electro Voice Service or any of its authorized representa tives Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service a customer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice Service or to any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice A list of auth...

Page 16: ...one weatherized cone HF transducer 75 19 mm Ti coated 1 25 mm Ti coated 1 25 mm Ti coated 1 25 mm Ti coated N A dome dome dome dome Operating 0 130 F 0 130 F 0 130 F 0 130 F 0 130 F temperature Mounting system Integrated 3 point Integrated 4 point Integrated 4 point Integrated 4 point Integrated 4 point toggle anchors toggle anchors toggle anchors toggle anchors toggle anchors Available colors Whi...

Page 17: ...load protection overload protection overload protection overload protection Coverage pattern 130 conical 110 conical 110 conical 75 conical N A Sensitivity 82 dB 89 dB 89 dB 91 dB 93 dB SPL 1 W 1 m Input 8Ω 70V 100V 8Ω 70V 100V 8Ω 70V 100V 8Ω 70V 100V 8Ω 70V 100V configuration 70V 100V 1 88 3 75 7 5 15 30 1 88 3 75 7 5 15 30 1 88 3 75 7 5 15 30 3 75 7 5 15 30 60 3 75 7 5 15 30 60 power taps Includ...

Page 18: ...16 EVID Ceiling Series Installation and Operation Manual Notes ...

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