QSC Audio AD-C821 manual

AD - C82 0/AD - C82 1/ AD - C1 2 00 User Manual AD - C82 0 – 203 mm (8 " ) 2-way coa x baffle assembly AD - C800BB – Pre-install enclosure for AD - C820 AD - C82 1 – 203 mm (8 " ) 2-way coa x blind-mount AD - C800 R AIL KIT – Split Ring and Tile Rails for AD - C821 AD - C800RG – Round Grille for 8 " loudspeaker AD - C800S G[...]

1 2 I M PO RT ANT S AF ET Y P R E C AUTI O N S AN D E XP L ANA TI ON O F SYM B OLS W AR NI NG! 1 . Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product’s instructions and local building codes. The installation should b[...]

1 2 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your ceiling loudspeaker purchase. The AD - C820, AD- C82 1 and AD - C1 200 models offer e xcellent acoustic performance in an easy-to-install and attractive pack age. Please review these instructions carefully and follo w the recommendations. Installation should be done by a licensed installation [...]

3 4 F eatures AD - C82 1 Loudspeaker S ystem a. Pivoting connection cover b. Euro connectors c. Pivoting connection cover retaining screw d. Loudspeaker wiring hole e. Seismic mounting tab f. Mounting tabs g. Grille attachment magnets h. T ap switch (transformer included) e d c b a f g h – Figure 1 – – Figure 2 –[...]

3 4 a. Mounting tabs b. Grille attachment magnets c. T ap Switch (transformer included in AD - C800BB) AD - C820 L oudspeaker Baffle a. Dual Knockouts (½" and ¾") (Qty: 5) b. Ceramic terminal block c. T ransformer d. Mounting straps (Qty: 4) e. T en-pin Mate-N-Lok ™ e d c b a c a b AD - C800BB Back Box a a a a – Figure 3 – – Fi[...]

5 6 The AD - C800 R AI L KIT is sold separately for use with the AD - C82 1 loudspeaker system. AD - C800 Rail Kit Sold separately for use with the AD - C820 and AD- C82 1 loudspeaker systems AD - C800SG/RG Loudspeaker Grilles Split Ring Suspended-ceiling Tile Rail AD - C800RG AD- C800SG – Figure 5 – – Figure 6 – – Figure 7 – – Figure[...]

5 6 a. Dual Euro connectors b. 1 50 W T ransformer for 7 0/ 1 00 V distributed loudspeaker systems c. Crossover network d. Installation hook AD - C1 200 Loudspeak er Baffle Sold separately for use with AD - C1 200 Loudspeaker Baffle AD - C1 200BB Back Box d c b a a. Dual knockouts (½" and ¾") (Qty: 5) b. Mounting tabs (Qty: 4) c. Cera[...]

7 8 AD - C1 200SG Loudspeaker Grille AD - C82 1 Inst allation Options The AD - C82 1 Loudspeaker System is a blind-mount design made to mount into finished ceilings. The AD - C82 1 loudspeaker system can be mounted in suspended ceilings, as well as non-suspended ceiling types. We recommend that you consult an installation professional for safety a[...]

7 8 AD - C82 1 Installation T ools and P arts Required for Installation 1 . #2 Phillips head screwdriver 2. T orque driver 3. Wire stripping tool 4. Soldering equipment 5. T ool for cutting loudspeaker mounting hole in ceiling. Must be able to cut a circular hole through the ceiling without damaging the structural integrity of the ceiling. 6. Small[...]

9 1 0 Install Split Ring and Suspended-ceiling Tile Rails 1 . Skip this step if installing in a non-suspended ceiling. Pass the two Suspended-ceiling Tile Rails (Figure 6) through the hole and place on both sides of the mounting hole 1 5. 1 6" (395 mm) apar t, as shown in (Figure 1 2) and install onto the ceil ing T -rails. Make sure the botto[...]

9 1 0 Support and Wire the Loudspeak er System Important: Loudspeakers can potentially generate substantial vibration. In addition to ensuring all hardware is properly installed and secure, you must use the Seismic Support Bracket on the loudspeaker to secure the loudspeaker to an appropriate structural support. This minimizes the chance of the lou[...]

1 1 1 2 AD - C800BB and AD - C820 Installation The AD - C800BB is designed to be pre-installed into the ceiling and wired. The AD - C820 Loudspeaker Baffle assembly is plugged into and secured to the back box at a later time. AD - C800BB Back Box Installation The AD - C800BB installation should be done by a licensed installation professional and w[...]

1 1 1 2 a. Facility’s loudspeaker signal wiring b. Ceramic terminal block c. Wiring to loudspeaker baffle d. Wire holding scre ws – Figure 1 7 – AD - C820 Installation 1 . Connect the 1 0-pin Mate-N-Lok ™ connector from the AD - C8 00BB to J1 on the transformer tap switch PC B. 2. Connect the 3 Faston connectors to the crossover points J2,[...]

1 3 1 4 Mount the AD - C82 0 or AD - C82 1 L oudspeaker S ystem Note: The Mounting Clamps are part of the assembly and allo w for mounting surfaces (ceiling) up to 2.75" in thickness. Do not install the grille until clamps have been tightened and any adjustments made. 1 . Before inserting the loudspeaker into the mounting hole or AD - C-800BB [...]

1 3 1 4 2. Make sure all tests and adjustments are complete before installing the grille. 3. Locate the loudspeaker grille. 4. The loudspeaker system and grille both have a Grille-retaining Safety T ether. Using the clip on the grille’s tether, attach the grille’s safety tether to the loudspeaker’s safety tether . Refer to (Figure 22) for det[...]

1 5 1 6 AD - C1 200 and AD - C1 200B B Installation The AD - C1 200BB back box is designed to be pre-installed into the ceiling and wired. The AD - C1 200 Loudspeaker Baffle assembly is plugged into and secured to the back box at a later time. AD - C1 200BB Inst allation The AD - C1 200BB installation should be done by a licensed installation prof[...]

1 5 1 6 AD - C1 200 Installation Note: AD - C1 200 comes pre-wired, from the factor y, for transformer tap applications. T o bypass the transformer see “Remove T ransformer from the AD - C1 200 Circuitr y” in this section. 1 . Locate and remove the five-pin Euro-style connector plug included with the loudspeaker baffle assembly . T ypically i[...]

1 7 1 8 1 . Tighten the M3 wire retaining screws. 2. Reconnect the five-pin Euro-style connector plug into its mate on the PCB. Make sure all connections are secure. Caution: The AD - C1 200 Loudspeaker Baffle assembly weighs 25 lbs (1 1 .3 kg.) Be sure to use proper safety precautions. 3. Lift the loudspeaker baffle assembly into back box enclo[...]

1 7 1 8 a. Baffle mounting holes — 6 places b. Grille mounting holes — 4 places c. E xtra mounting holes — 4 places 5. Locate the loudspeaker’s grille. 6. Using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, install the grille with the M4 screws provided. Note: The use of L OC TITE ® is recommended to pre vent grille screws from loosening during use. No[...]

1 9 20 Disconnect T ransformer from the AD - C1 200 Circuitry If you are connecting the loudspeaker to a 1 6 ohm system, you must disconnect the transformer . 1 . Unplug the two-pin Euro-style plug (J1) on the PCB (Figure 25) . 2. Loosen the two M3 wire securing screws using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver and remove the wires. 3. Secure and insulat[...]

1 9 20 Dimensions AD-C800BB Note: The 1 1 .5" measurement is the actual dimension of the hardware. For cutting the mounting hole, refer to the Cut Mounting Hole in Ceiling section in this document. 1 1.8 " 299 mm 8.0 " 202.3 mm 1 0.9 " 27 5.7 mm 1 1.2 " 283.7 mm 0.3 " 0.8 mm 1 1.5 " 292.1 mm 1 1.5 " 292 mm AD[...]

21 22 Dimensions Continued 23.0 " 584 mm 1 4.6 " 37 1 mm 1 5.0 " 38 1 mm 1 5.5 " 394 mm 1 7 .9 " 55 5 mm 20.4 " 51 8 mm AD-C1 200BB Ceiling Cutout Dim = 37 6 mm x 37 6 mm 1 4.6 " 37 1 mm[...]

21 22 Specifications AD-C820/AD-C800BB AD-C821 AD-C1 200/AD-C1 2 00B B System Configuration Passive Passive Frequency Response (-6 dB) 6 1 Hz – 1 8 kHz 6 1 Hz – 1 8 kHz 42 Hz – 1 8 kHz Frequency R ange (-1 0 dB) 52 Hz – 1 8 kHz 52 Hz – 1 8 kHz 37 Hz – 1 8 kHz System calculated maximum Output (RM S) 1 1 4 dB 1 1 4 dB 1 1 8 dB (P ea k) 1[...]

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