Evido C10.1, Installation And Operation Manual

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

Page 2: ...o the Terminal Connector 7 Step 4 Secure the Cable to the Speaker 8 Step 5 Mount the Speaker into the Ceiling 9 Step 6 Connect an Auxiliary Support Line 10 Step 7 Adjust Tap Selector 10 Step 8 Insert the Grille 10 Appendix A Painting the Speaker 11 Appendix B System Design Guide 12 Selecting and Positioning Ceiling Loudspeakers 12 Ceiling Systems Size vs Coverage 12 Use of Subwoofers 13 Appendix C...

Page 3: ...ment and extend the full range model s low frequency response Important Features Matches acoustically to the EVID surface mount speaker line Model for model has superior performance to competing brands Comes with both 70V 100V or 8 ohm operation standard on every model Includes all installation accessories commonly needed for most jobs 3 EVID Ceiling Series Installation and Operation Manual ATTENT...

Page 4: ... The EVID C8 2HC is ideal for high ceilings and reverberant problem rooms Its exclusive ported waveguide coupled 8 inch driver provides 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 power handling...

Page 5: ...Rough in plate for new construction involving the EVID C8 2HC and C10 1 package of 4 RPK 42 Rough in package for new construction involving the C4 2 speaker only package of 2 RPK 82 Rough in package for new construction involving the C8 2 and C8 2LP speaker only package of 2 RPK 810 B Rough in package for new construction involving the C8 2HC and C10 1 speaker only package of 2 NOTE All products a...

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 material is generally ...

Page 7: ...le 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 positioned at any point along the rail If the tile comes out or falls apart the ends of the support rails fall onto the T grid which prevents the...

Page 8: ...re to observe the correct polarity The C10 1 subwoofer has been designed for optimum performance when used with the C4 2 In order to maximize the low frequency output when used with the C8 2 C8 2LP or C8 2HC the polarity of the C10 1 subwoofer should be reversed See Figures 11 and 12 When all wiring has been completed to the connector plug the connector into the socket in the speaker s terminal cu...

Page 9: ...te and Figure 15 INSTALLATION NOTE ALTERNATE CONDUIT FITTINGS Some cases require alternate fittings many of which are available through most electrical suppliers Simply remove the existing fitting by unscrewing the two hold down screws exposing a 7 8 inch 22 mm knockout hole Then install the alternate fitting Make sure to always use a listed fitting in accordance with your area s building codes an...

Page 10: ...d 100V with a 7 5 W tap for 70 7V only Step 8 Attach the Grille 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 fastener into the hole in the front of the baffle see Figure 20 Second press the grille into p...

Page 11: ...raying apply two or more thin coats of paint If you are spraying hold the spray can at the angles shown in Figure 21 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 intern...

Page 12: ...h transducers 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 significantly wider dispersion 130 degrees than the C8 2 110 degrees at the 6 dB points The effect of this characteristic on an overhead system is indicated in Figure 23 In replacement applications where existing sp...

Page 13: ...erage diameter of the EVID models assuming a 4 foot listening plane height Using these figures you can lay out a coverage pattern for the job after deciding the overlap criteria described earlier on page 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 fr...

Page 14: ...weatherized cone weatherized cone weatherized cone weatherized cone HF transducer 0 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 Mounting system Integrated 3 point Integrated 4 point Integrated 4 point Integrated 4 point toggle anchors toggle anchors toggle anchors toggle anchors Available colors White paintable White paintable White paintable Wh...

Page 15: ...overload protection Coverage pattern 130 conical 110 conical 110 conical 75 conical N A Sensitivity 86 dB 91 dB 91 dB 93 dB 94 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 8 70V only 1 8 70V only 1 8 70V only 7 5 70V only 7 5 70V only power taps 3 7 7 5 15 30 W 3 7 7 5 15 30 W 3 7 7 5 15 30 W 15 30 60 W 15 30 60 W Included Tile bridge Ti...

Page 16: ...per 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 corre...

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