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Professional Collection Manual 

Drop Ceiling Installation

The Tile Bridge, consisting of C-bracket and rails, should be used in suspended ceiling 
installations involving acoustic ceiling tile 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’. The Tile Bridge can also be used 
in installations when the speakers are mounted into material that will not support their 
weight.

Insert  the  two  rails  and  C-bracket  through  the  hole  you  have  cut,  mounting  them  as 
shown. Using the hardware that is supplied, fasten the C-bracket to the rails as shown 

(See Figure J & K)

.

After the C-bracket and tile support rails are installed follow Step 2 through Step 7 in the 
standard installation instructions.

Figure J 

Figure  K

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Summary of Contents for PROFESSIONAL PC50

Page 1: ...Installation Manual PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION In Ceiling Speakers PC50 PC60 PC80 PCSUB8 PC50 PC60 PC80 PCSUB8 ...

Page 2: ...s Safety Agency 1 What s Included 2 Specifications 2 Product Features 3 70v 100v System 4 Speaker Placement 5 Speaker Wire 6 Wire Routing 6 Painting The Grille 7 Installation 8 Drop Ceiling Installation 10 Troubleshooting 12 Technical Assistance 12 Warranty 13 Return Process 13 ...

Page 3: ...ason you experience problems or if you have installation questions please call us at 844 674 4461 Hours of operation are 8 00am to 5 00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday Introduction Certifications SAFETY AGENCY COMPLIANCE UL 1480A Standard for Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use Origin Acoustics Professional Collection In Ceiling speakers models PC50 PC60 PC80 PCSUB8 meet the followin...

Page 4: ...75W 100V 30W 15W 7 5W Diameter 11 1 4 286mm 9 5 8 244mm 8 1 4 210mm Cutout Diameter 10 1 2 266mm 8 13 16 224mm 7 1 2 190mm Grille Diameter 11 5 8 296mm 10 254mm 8 11 16 220mm Mounting Depth 9 1 2 242mm 8 202mm 8 202mm Feature 1 Metal Can Zinc Plated Metal Can Zinc Plated Metal Can Zinc Plated MODEL PCSUB8 PART SPCSUB80B SPCSUB80W Woofer 8 IMPP Power Handling Program Power 200 Watts Power Handling ...

Page 5: ...n Manual Product Features High Excursion Woofer Transformer Tap and Bypass Switch Enclosure 4 Pin Terminal Connector Safety Bracket Magnetic Grille Multi Motion Pivoting Tweeter 3 7 92in 201 2mm 10 02in 254 6mm Conduit Clamp ...

Page 6: ...the greater SPL that can be delivered from each speaker Therefore it is best to determine the total number of speakers needed and set the taps as high as possible within the amplifier s power output rating As mentioned the rotary switch used to adjust the tap setting is located at the front side of the speaker It is best to leave the grilles off until all of the tap settings have been properly adj...

Page 7: ... be possible Also realize that the higher the ceiling the greater the conical dispersion and therefore the larger coverage area per speaker The further the speaker is from the listener the lower the SPL As the speaker is placed closer to the wall bass frequencies will be enhanced This may or may not be the desired effect but certainly needs to be considered Wiring Diagram COVERAGE AREA COVERAGE AR...

Page 8: ...installation process will be a bit different although much simpler For these situations it s recommended you purchase a bracket Instructions on how to install the speakers are provided with the bracket or can be found on our website Visit www originacoustics com for more information For New Construction The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers Generally speaker...

Page 9: ...aint to match whatever color you need Before painting carefully remove the thin cloth on the underside of the grille Lightly spray the front of the grille with the paint from a distance being careful not to plug any of the holes Diluting the paint with paint thinner will lessen the risk of filling any holes If a hole gets plugged use a can of compressed air to open it Once the paint is dry put the...

Page 10: ...ad screwdriver to tighten the corresponding screw to secure the wire See Figure B C 3 When using multiple speakers you can connect the speakers either in parallel or in the loop through method as shown below See Figure D E Loop Through Connection From Power Amplifier To Next Speaker From Power Amplifier To Next Speaker Parallel Connection Figure E Figure D Installation Figure B Figure C 1 Cut a ho...

Page 11: ... hole Turn the four screws so that the dog legs face outwards and continue turning until they clamp down on the ceiling When you feel resistance stop tightening the screws If you need to remove the speaker turn the screws in the opposite direction See Figure F 7 92in 201 2mm PC60 SCALE 1 5 Figure H 6 The speaker has a pivoting tweeter assembly allowing the treble to be directed to the most suitabl...

Page 12: ... used in installations when the speakers are mounted into material that will not support their weight Insert the two rails and C bracket through the hole you have cut mounting them as shown Using the hardware that is supplied fasten the C bracket to the rails as shown See Figure J K After the C bracket and tile support rails are installed follow Step 2 through Step 7 in the standard installation i...

Page 13: ...Professional Collection Manual NOTES 11 ...

Page 14: ...problem increases when a cable is being moved then the cable is most likely faulty or not connected properly Poor Sound Quality Today s audio systems may have several places to adjust the volume for example your MP3 player may have a volume control and your amplifier may also have one Check to be certain that the volume isn t turned up past 80 on any device Poor Sound Quality Try changing sources ...

Page 15: ...e valid if the identifying number or serial number has been removed defaced or altered Requirements Warranty Coverage All warranties and warranty conditions are subject to change Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information 13 Accidental damage Damage caused by abuse or misuse Damage caused by attempted repairs modifications by anyone other than Origin Acoustics or an authorized de...

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