C1030
LCR Ceiling Speaker
Audio Systems
OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the C1030 LCR Ceiling Speaker. The
directional woofer and pivoting midrange and tweeter make
the C1030 a perfect choice for in-ceiling home cinema speaker
setups, from stereo and LCR (left-center-right), to 3.1, 5.1 and
7.1 configurations. The three-way speaker system with 10"
woofer brings you an extraordinarily robust music or cinema
experience, while the ±3dB midrange and tweeter adjustments
provide ultimate fine-tuning to room size and acoustics, or
according to personal preference.
• (1) C1030 LCR Ceiling Speaker & Grille
• (1) PCB-C1000 Mounting Bracket
• (1) Hole-Cutting Template
• (1) Paint Mask Insert
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, the PCB-C1000
Mounting Bracket must be used with the C1030
speaker for both new construction and retrofit
installations. The included mounting bracket
was specifically designed to support the weight and size of the
C1030, and to prevent it from coming loose and dropping from
the ceiling. Always use the PCB-C1000 Mounting Bracket when
installing the C1030 speaker.
INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before installing your C1030 LCR Ceiling Speaker, you should
consider its placement carefully, taking into account the
location of HVAC ducts, electrical conduit, plumbing lines,
and other fixtures. For retrofit installations, this can best be
determined by noting the placement of fixtures and gaining
access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of the
location of such obstacles.
Prior to the actual installation of the speaker, it will be
necessary to run wiring to the speaker location. After the
wire has been properly installed, you are ready to install the
mounting bracket. For new construction, mount the speaker
after the drywall installation is complete.
Placement in Ceiling: When placing your speaker into the
ceiling, it should be located so that the fixed 15˚ angle woofer
is pointed toward the primary listening area. If the speaker is
positioned away from the primary listening area, simply adjust
the pivoting midrange and tweeter so they are pointed toward it.
Note: To avoid possible damage to the pivoting midrange and
tweeter, read the section entitled “SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS”
in this manual prior to performing the adjustment. In very
large rooms with low ceilings, it may be necessary to place
additional speakers throughout the room for better coverage.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT & SETUP
The included PCB-C1000 Mounting Bracket is designed for both
new construction & retrofit installations. The PCB-C1000 Mounting
Bracket may be installed prior to drywall application across joists
(from 16" to 24" on-center) where a speaker will be located.
For new construction, the PCB-C1000 Mounting Bracket is also
available separately, in the event that the C1030 speaker has not
yet arrived on-site, or is otherwise not available. Always use the
PCB-C1000 Mounting Bracket when installing the C1030 speaker.
To install the mounting bracket in new construction:
1. Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting
location. If you need to align the speaker to some other object
or molding in the room, be sure to consider the size of the
baffle flange which extends beyond the mounting hole.
2. Line up bottom of one of the mounting bars with the
bottom of the joist. This will place the screw holes in an “L”
position, flush with the side of the joist, and the mounting ring
“lip” will be facing downward. Attach the mounting bar to the
joist using appropriate wood screws.
3. Make sure that the mounting ring is in a perfectly circular
shape by opening the bracket until the arms come in contact
with the stoppers. Then, line up the bottom of the other
mounting bar with the bottom of the same joist. Attach the
mounting bar to the joist using appropriate wood screws.
MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION – NEW CONSTRUCTION
(See Diagram 1)
