Welcome/Important Features Welcome Thank you for purchasing EVID™ Ceiling Series loudspeakers. Read through this man- ual to familiarize yourself with features, applications, and precautions before you use these products. EVID Ceiling Series loudspeakers use innovative design and materials to provide premium-level performance in a f lush-mount ceiling format.
EVID™ C4.2 Perfect for conventional rooms. It has excel- lent bandwidth in an esthetically very unob- trusive installation profile. Its compact design fits in tight areas. Its 4-inch woofer and waveguide-coupled, titanium-coated dome tweeter give smooth, wide frequency response. The enclosure is ported and tuned to provide surprising bass response in such a compact package.
Product Feature Identification EVID™ Ceiling Series Systems (sold in pairs) Model Part No. Description C4.2 301258000 4" coaxial speaker with horn-loaded, Ti-coated tweeter C8.2 301261000 8" coaxial speaker with horn-loaded, Ti-coated tweeter C8.2LP 301318000 Same as C8.2 above except with low-profile backcan C8.2HC 301262000 8"...
The EVID™ mounting system has been designed so that, if necessary, the installation can be done from beneath the ceiling. In some cases with a suspended ceiling grid, however, it may be easier to access from both the top and bottom of the ceiling tile during the installation process.
Installation and Wiring Step 1: Cut the Hole (Figure 6) For suspended tile or sheetrock ceilings, cut out the hole either by tracing the cardboard template or with a circular cutter set to the appropriate cutout size. If the wire has been pre-installed, pull the wiring through the cutout hole.
INSTALLATION NOTE: CONNECTOR WIRING GUIDELINES The input connector’s 4 terminals are num- bered and marked on the connector. Pins 1 and 2 are positive (+); pins 3 and 4 are negative (–). (Pin 1 is connected to Pin 2 and Pin 3 is con- nected to Pin 4 inside the speaker.) Pins 1 and 4 are used as daisy-chain connections to other loudspeakers.
Installation and Wiring 1. If plenum cable is used, slide the wiring through the strain relief fitting on the termi- nal cover plate (Figure 14). Hold the strain relief fittings tight around the cable. Tighten the strain relief screws first, then the hori- zontal screw.
INSTALLATION NOTE: MOUNTING TABS For each attachment screw, first turn one half-turn counterclockwise to release the mounting tab from its guide. Step 6: Connect an Auxiliary Support Line (Figure 18) Note the support ring on the back of the speaker. The ring allows for connection to a independent and secure anchor point.
Appendix A — Painting the Speaker If the speaker is installed in an area where the interior design requires a color match, these speakers are simple to paint. The speakers can accommodate almost any type of latex or oil-based paint. The bezel/rim can be painted before installation or after mounting into the ceiling.
Appendix B — System Design Guide Selecting and Positioning Ceiling Loudspeakers Several key criteria determine the type and quantity of ceiling speakers to employ in a job. Specific EVID™ Ceiling Series models accommodate each job, depending on how these criteria are specified. •...
Appendix B — System Design Guide tions that do not need the extended perform- ance of the larger models. Reverberant Rooms and High Ceilings Situations arise, however, in which con- trolled coverage is more desirable than broad dispersion. Very large live spaces such as gymnasiums, convention centers, shopping mall atriums, and the like all ben- efit from more controlled sound projection.
Appendix C — Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting Table Problem Possible Causes No output Amplifier Speaker cable(s) Questionable or Faulty connection intermittent out- put such as crackling Improper power tap setting Constant noise A faulty electronic such as buzzing, device in the hissing, or signal chain humming...
Appendix D — Warranty Uniform Limited Warranty ® Electro-Voice speakers and speaker systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of orig- inal purchase. The Limited Warranty does not apply to burned voice coils or malfunc- tions such as cone and/or coil damage result- ing from improperly mounted or installed...
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