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User Guide Speakers SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP Full Range 3-inch SoundField Ceiling Speakers with 4-inch Low-Profile Back Can 68-2224-01 Rev. A 08 16...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVISO: Questo simbolo, ,quando viene utilizzato il prodotto, serve alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within ad avvisare l’utente della presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Installing the Speaker System in a Hard Ceiling ............. 23 Troubleshooting: Signal Test Points ....31 Testing Source Signal (all configurations) ..31 Testing the Impedance (Loop-Through Configuration Only) ........31 SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Contents...
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The SF 3C LP supports 8 ohm operation. The SF 3CT LP supports 70 V, 100 V, and 8 ohm direct operation. The SF 3CT LP has a 6-position rotary switch for selecting the various power taps for 70V, 100V, or 8 ohms.
Control Processor HDMI eBUS Workstation PC Projector Extron DISPLAY HDMI VOLUME EBP 106 D Blu-ray Player eBUS Button Panel VIDEO – Decora Wallplate Figure 1. Typical SF 3CT LP Application SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Introduction...
• If using secondary support cables, the installer provides the cables. Installation Configurations The SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP can be configured for the following ceiling types: • Suspended ceiling: The following sections describe speaker installation procedures for suspended ceilings.
Fit the tab of one end into the slot of the other end. Open the V-rail until it locks together. iii. Repeat this procedure for the other V-rail. Figure 2. Assembling the V-rails SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Loosen the two side cable conduit access plate screws and remove the plate before wiring the speaker. Remove the cable conduit access plate. Alternate Knockout Figure 4. Removing the Cable Conduit Access Plate SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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• Ne pas étamer les conducteurs avant de les insérer dans le connecteur. Les câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans le connecteur et pourraient être retirés. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Using a cable clamp on the cable conduit access plate: Figure 6. Using a Cable Clamp Using a conduit adapter on the cable conduit access plate: Flexible Conduit Adapter Figure 7. Using a Conduit Adapter SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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4 with the wires out of the way. Clamp the speaker to the C-ring by using a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the three locking arms to the C-ring. Figure 8. Clamping the Speaker to the C-ring SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Connecting a Secondary Support Line ATTENTION: • Do not allow any slack in the secondary support line. • Ne laissez pas de mou au niveau du filin de sécurité secondaire. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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équivalent à une valeur inférieure à l’impédance minimum de l’amplificateur. 8Ω Adjust the Tap Selector Figure 11. Setting the Rotary Tap Selector Switch SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Figure 12. Installing the grille NOTE: Specific test points can be used to troubleshoot speaker system problems. Should problems be encountered, please see Troubleshooting: Signal Test Points on page 31. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
NOTE: The screws are not removeable. They loosen completely, but do not pull out. Figure 13. Unscrewing the Speaker Assembly from the Back Can SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Using the provided cutout template, trace a circle around the cutout template. Cut out the circle traced in the ceiling tile. Replace the tile in the ceiling. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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The ends of the V-rails go over the ceiling grid. Place the C-ring assembly and position it on the two V-rails so that the C-ring is centered over the hole. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Alternate Knockout Figure 17. Removing the Cable Conduit Access Plate Configure the cable conduit access plate: When not using conduit: Route the speaker wires through the cable clamp. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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• Ne pas étamer les conducteurs avant de les insérer dans le connecteur. Les câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans le connecteur et pourraient être retirés. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Using a conduit adapter on the cable conduit access plate: Flexible Conduit Adapter Figure 20. Using a Conduit Adapter Replace the cable conduit access plate and tighten the two retaining screws. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Figure 21. Inserting the Speaker Back Can Clamp the speaker back can to the C-ring by using a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the three locking arms to the C-ring. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Stop Tightening when the Opti-Torque Indicator Ring Falls ATTENTION: • To avoid damaging the speaker, do not overtighten the three screws. • Pour éviter d’endommager l’enceinte, ne serrez pas trop les trois vis. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Attach the speaker assembly to the back can enclosure. Connect the speaker wires from the back can enclosure to the speaker assembly. Figure 25. Connecting Speaker Wires to the Speaker Assembly SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Lors de la connexion de plusieurs enceintes en mode 8 ohm, assurez vous que • le niveau d’impédance combinée ne soit pas équivalent à une valeur inférieure à l’impédance minimum de l’amplificateur. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Figure 28. Installing the Grille NOTE: Specific test points can be used to troubleshoot speaker system problems. Should problems be encountered, please see Troubleshooting: Signal Test Points on page 31. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
Installing the Speaker System in a Hard Ceiling If you are installing the SF 3C LP or SF 3CT LP in a hard ceiling (having no ceiling tiles), with the ceiling structure in place, follow the steps below: Disconnect power Power down all attached devices before proceeding.
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NOTE: The plate has an alternate hole available by removing the knockout. See step 6a on the previous page to remove the knockout. Strip 0.2 inches (5 mm) from the wire ends. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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• Ne pas étamer les conducteurs avant de les insérer dans le connecteur. Les câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans le connecteur et pourraient être retirés. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Using a cable clamp on the cable conduit access plate: Figure 32. Using a Cable Clamp Using a conduit adapter on the cable conduit access plate: Flexible Conduit Adapter Figure 33. Using a Conduit Adapter SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Connecting a Secondary Support Line ATTENTION: • Do not allow any slack in the secondary support line. • Ne laissez pas de mou au niveau du filin de sécurité secondaire. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Stop Tightening when the Opti-Torque Indicator Ring Falls ATTENTION: • To avoid damaging the speaker, do not overtighten the three screws. • Pour éviter d’endommager l’enceinte, ne serrez pas trop les trois vis. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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équivalent à une valeur inférieure à l’impédance minimum de l’amplificateur. 8Ω Adjust the Tap Selector Figure 37. Setting the Rotary Tap Selector Switch SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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Installing the Grille NOTE: Specific test points can be used to troubleshoot speaker system problems. Should problems be encountered, please see Troubleshooting: Signal Test Points on the next page. SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
Red Wire (+) from Amplifier Amplifier To next speaker(s) Black Wire (-) from Amplifier Test Points Impedance Test Points Figure 40. Impedance Test Points — Loop-through Configuration SF 3C LP and SF 3CT LP User Guide • Installation...
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