Community ENTASYS 200 Installation & Operation Manual

Community ENTASYS 200 Installation & Operation Manual

E series versatile two-way column array systems

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ENTASYS 200
VERSATILE TWO-WAY COLUMN ARRAY SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION / OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 E SERIES ENTASYS 200 VERSATILE TWO-WAY COLUMN ARRAY SYSTEMS INSTALLATION / OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Ec Statement Of Conformity

    Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements. Furthermore, the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30- August-1995. The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonized or national standards: DIN EN 55013:08-1991...
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    Welcome to Community WARRANTY INFORMATION Community ENTASYS 200 loudspeakers and accessories are warranted in the USA to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, as determined by one of the following two methods, whichever is longer: 1.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking and Inspection UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ENTASYS 200 loudspeakers are carefully packed in sturdy cartons. However, it’s wise to thoroughly inspect each unit after it has been removed from the packaging, as damage may have occurred during shipping. SHIPPING CLAIMS If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight...
  • Page 5 They are easy to install and each model provides excellent sound quality in its size and class. This manual is intended to help you install and use ENTASYS 200 loudspeakers safely and effectively. It provides useful information to help you obtain the best performance, sound quality, and reliability from your ENTASYS 200 system.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing the ENT 203 and ENT 206 Pan-Tilt Bracket ............. Pages 14 - 15 Installing the ENT 212 and ENT 220 Pan-Tilt Bracket .............. Pages 15 - 18 Using ENTASYS 200 Optional Brackets ..................Pages 19 - 20 Autoformer Taps and Additional Electrical Terminations Autoformer Input Labels and Terminal Strip Connectors ..............
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information (Rigging & Electrical Safety)

    Important Safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always follow these safety precautions when using or installing ENTASYS 200 loudspeakers and accessories:  Read and keep these instructions.  Heed all warnings.  Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging, and electrical connections.
  • Page 8: Getting Acquainted

    The four ENTASYS models are pictured below with their included brackets attached. In descending size they are the ENT220, the ENT212, the ENT206 and the ENT203. The model numbers refer to the number of woofers that are contained in each unit. ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 8...
  • Page 9: General Description

    Getting Acquainted General Description The ENTASYS 200 family is comprised of four models of compact and attractive column array type loudspeakers. All four models are available in a glossy white or black finish, or may be painted to match a specific room décor (see pages 26 and 27 for painting instructions).
  • Page 10: Basic Specifications

    39.1 inches 4.62 inches 7.47 inches 28 lbs. 993 mm 117 mm 189 mm 12.7 kg. ENT220 64.6 inches 4.62 inches 7.47 inches 41 lbs. 1643 mm 117 mm 189 mm 18.6 kg. ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 10...
  • Page 11: Product Drawings

    16 OHM INPUT COMMON 1.88W 3.75W 7.5W BOTTOM showing Input Wiring Cover Plate (typical) ENT206 REAR showing mounting bracket 100V 3.75W 7.5W N.C. 2011 ENT212 shown without grille (Not To Scale) ENT206 shown without grille ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 11...
  • Page 12: Installation

    Ensure that all four included 3.5x16mm Phillips Truss Head Screws are used when securing the Pan-Tilt Bracket to the cabinet. Once the ENTASYS 200 loudspeaker is installed in the Pan-Tilt Bracket and the focus angle is adjusted, fully tighten each of the 3.5x16mm Phillips Truss Head Screws to fully secure the loudspeaker to the Pan-Tilt Bracket.
  • Page 13: Mechanical Installation And Safety

    It is required that an external high-pass filter of 24dB/octave (or steeper) be utilized with all ENTASYS 200 systems. The small format, low frequency cone drivers are not capable of reproducing high level low frequency information without damage. Recommended high-pass filter parameters are...
  • Page 14: Installing The Ent 203 And Ent 206 Pan-Tilt Bracket

    We recommend installing the Pan/Tilt brackets as high on the cabinet as possible while still allowing you to achieve the desired install angle. This is to prevent needless top-heavy installation of the cabinets when possible. ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 14...
  • Page 15: Installing The Ent 212 And Ent 220 Pan-Tilt Bracket

    To facilitate installation, you can rotate the bracket one way for easier access to the mounting holes, then rotate the bracket in opposite direction to install remaining fasteners on the opposing side (see the diagram below). ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 15...
  • Page 16 5mm screw, lock washer and hex nut for angles 0° through 5°. Use side arm clamps for angles 5.5° through 10.8° (see illustrations below). Note the use of the side-arm clamps for downward angles of 5.5° through 10.8° (see below). ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 16...
  • Page 17 Note: Pilot holes are factory-suggested mounting positions but the bracket may be mounted at any position along the length of the column, as required. NOTE: For 0° vertical installation there is 55° left and right pan on all ENTASYS 200 models. ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 17...
  • Page 18 NOTE: For 0° vertical installation there is 55° left and right pan on all ENTASYS 200 models. Referring to the tilt angle reference label, adjust required tilt angle using (2) each, M5 hex head screws and nuts (item 1).
  • Page 19: Using Entasys 200 Optional Brackets

    Installation Using ENTASYS 200 Optional Brackets The Universal Mounting Kit (E200-UMK) may be used with any of the four ENTASYS 200 Series Models. The UMK is a rugged bracket that can be attached to third-party mounting products. The illustrations below show how the E200-UMK is attached. Tighten all fasteners firmly, but do not over-tighten to avoid stripping the threads.
  • Page 20: Using Entasys 200 Optional Brackets

    Installation Using ENTASYS 200 Optional Brackets Community’s Stand Adapter Kit (E200-SAK) may be used with all four ENTASYS 200 Series Models. The SAK provides a fitting that accepts 1 3/8” diameter loudspeaker support stands, while doubling as a convenient carry handle. The illustrations below show how the E200-SAK is attached. Tighten all fasteners firmly, but do not over-tighten to avoid stripping the threads.
  • Page 21: Autoformer Taps And Additional Electrical Terminations

    70V / 100V transformers. This is just one of the many engineering innovations that have gone into the development of the ENTASYS 200 Product Family. The illustrations below show the 70V / 100V and low impedance terminal strips for each of the four models.
  • Page 22: Polarity And Pin Designations

    Note that all connections to all models of ENT200 Series loudspeakers use only two terminals: 1+ and 1-. ENTASYS 200 models are intentionally not bi-amplified, thereby eliminating the need to provide electrical connections to pins 2+ and 2-.
  • Page 23: Interfacing With Amplifiers

    ENT220: 800W to 1200W at 8 ohms Connecting Multiple Loudspeakers to a Single Amplifier Channel The guidelines above are for a single unit of each ENTASYS 200 loudspeaker model. If more than one ENTASYS 200 loudspeaker is connected to the same amplifier channel, the Minimum and Maximum amplifier power ratings should be increased appropriately by multiplying the wattage...
  • Page 24: Rigging And Suspension Safety

    WARNING: USING NON-COMMUNITY RIGGING HARDWARE: Non-Community hardware used for rigging an ENTASYS 200 loudspeaker must be certified by the supplier for this use and must be properly rated for safety. Important Notes on Rigging Loudspeakers There are three areas of responsibility for rigging loudspeakers.
  • Page 25: Guidelines For Using Entasys 200 Outdoors

    ENTASYS 200 loudspeakers. GUIDELINES FOR USING ENTASYS 200 OUTDOORS ENTASYS 200 is suitable for outdoor installation and has an IP rating of IP54W when used as recommended herein. For best results in outdoor applications, follow these guidelines: ...
  • Page 26: Painting Entasys 200 Loudspeakers

    Follow the steps below: 1. First, remove the front grille by removing the two screws that fasten the Community logo to the bottom of the column. Slide the logo out. The grille can then be popped out of the track (refer to the drawing on the opposite page).
  • Page 27 Installation Remove Community Logo Plate to allow grille to be removed NOTES: _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ENTASYS 200 Installation/Operation Manual — Page 27...
  • Page 28 E SERIES ENTASYS 200 VERSATILE TWO-WAY COLUMN ARRAY SYSTEMS Community Professional Loudspeakers 333 East Fifth Street Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA Tel: 1-(610) 876-3400 FAX: 1-(610) 874-0190 www.communitypro.com 23FEB2016...

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