Electro-Voice EVID operation manual Welcome/Important Features

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Welcome/Important Features

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing EVID™ Ceiling Series loudspeakers. Read through this manual to familiarize yourself with features, applications, and precautions before you use these products.

EVID Ceiling Series loudspeakers use innova- tive design and materials to provide premium- level performance in a flush-mount ceiling for- mat. Four models comprise the EVID Ceiling Series: the C4.2 with a 4-inch LF driver and a

.75-inch, titanium-coated tweeter with wave- guide; the C8.2 with an 8-inch LF driver and a

1-inch titanium-coated tweeter with waveguide; the C8.2HC with a fully waveguide-loaded 8- inch LF driver and a 1-inch titanium coated tweeter; and the EVID 10.1, a true ceiling-mount- ed subwoofer designed to augment 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 opera- tion standard on every model

Includes all installation accessories commonly needed for most jobs

! ATTENTION: UL SAFETY LISTING

All EVID ceiling speaker models are list- ed under UL standard UL1480 as a signaling speaker.The EVID models C8.2, C8.2LP, C8.2HC and C10.1 models are also suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL2043.

The EVID C4.2 is not UL listed for use in air handling spaces.

EVID™ Ceiling Series Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents Evid Table of Contents Welcome/Important Features Important FeaturesWelcome Evid C10.1 Model Summary/Packing ListPacking List Figure Evid C4.2Evid Ceiling Series Systems sold in pairs Product Feature IdentificationProduct Feature Identification Evid Series Ceiling Mount Speaker AccessoriesRR Series Mounting Plates Installation and WiringInstallation Note USE of Optional ROUGH-IN Accessories Installation Note Controlling VibrationInstallation Note Connector Install C-Ring and/or Tile Rails FigureAttach Wiring to the Terminal Connector Figure Installation Note Tile Rails and C-RINGWiring Guidelines Installation Note Subwoofer PolaritySecure the Cable to the Speaker Figure Installation Note Alternate Conduit Fittings Installation Note Ceiling Tile CautionMount the Speaker Into the Ceiling Figure Connect an Auxiliary Support Line Figure Adjust Tap Selector FigureInstallation Note Mounting Tabs Installation Note Grille Safety FeaturePainting Process Appendix a Painting the SpeakerAppendix B System Design Guide Selecting and Positioning Ceiling LoudspeakersCeiling Systems Size vs Coverage Layout How Many? Use of SubwoofersReverberant Rooms High Ceilings SPL Requirements How Loud?Troubleshooting Table Appendix C Troubleshooting TableUniform Limited Warranty Appendix D WarrantyProduct Specifications Evid C4.2 Evid C8.2 Evid C8.2LP Evid C8.2HC Page Page Telex Communications, Inc /2003 Part Number Rev. D