Episode ECS-400-70V-2x2-TR Owner's manual

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ECS-XXX-70V-2x2-TR
ECS-200-70V-2x2-TR ECS-400-70V-2x2-TR
OWNER’S MANUAL
Episode
®
Commercial Ceiling Tile Replacement Speaker
WELCOME TO EPISODE
®
Thank you for purchasing a great product from Episode®,
one of the best sounding speaker lines available today. We
appreciate your purchase and are committed to providing
the highest quality products possible.
The Episode® Commercial Series In-Ceiling Tile
Replacement models are a superb choice for almost every
type of acoustic ceiling commercial speaker installation.
They have been designed to meet the needs of commercial
audio installation specialists everywhere.
FEATURES
• Easilyinstallanacousticceilingspeakerin2x2ceilingwithouttheneedtocuttiles.
Much less install time per speaker.
• Multitaptransformerforfastandeasyadjustment.
• Highqualityspeakermaterialsforgreatsoundandlonglife.
• Grillcolorblendsperfectlyintocommercialceilings.
• ECS-200-70V-2X2-TRisoptimalforlowerlevelbackgroundmusicandlowfrequencyranges.
• ECS-400-70V-2X2-TRisoptimalforforegroundmusic,voiceandhigherfrequencyranges.
• ECS-400-70V-2X2-TRcanbeusedasan8ohmor70voltspeaker.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• (1)ECS-200-70V-2X2-TRorECS-400-70V-2X2-TRLoudspeakerAssembly
• (1)3/8”FlexConduitConnector(pre-installedin½inchknockoutinaccessplate)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
TheinstallationmethodsshouldbeinaccordancewiththeapplicablesectionoftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA
70,and/ortheNationalFireAlarmCode,ANSI/NFPA72,asapplicable.Thewiringmethodandcompartmentshouldnot
interfere with the operation of the speaker.
UL Listed 1480 “Material and construction permits use
where ceiling plenum is part of the air handling system”
Type G–General Signaling
pg. 2
© 2013 Episode
®
ECS-XXX-70V-2x2-TR
SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND WIRING
Overview
Ina70Vsystem,aspeakerwireisrunfromtheamplierlocationtotherstspeakerlocation.A“loopout”isrunfromthe
rstspeakertothesecondspeaker,thesecondspeakertothethirdspeaker,etc.Ifinstallingwithastandard4/8Ωamplier
(not70Vsystem),aseparatespeakerwiremustberunfromtheampliertoeachspeakerlocation.
Recommended Wiring
• 18AWG,stranded,2conductors.
Note: Some ceilings are rated for use as a plenum return for heating and cooling. In these areas, you must use plenum type cable or conduit to pass
building inspection. Consult with local building code enforcement to determine the requirements of each job.
General Guidelines
• Washyourhandsorputoncleanglovesbeforehandlingthespeakers.Theyareveryeasytostain.
• Inmostcases,itiseasiesttoinstallaspeakersystembyprewiringandtheninstallingthespeakers.
• Keepspeakersabout2feetawayfromcornersandothersurfacesthatmightinterferewithorreectsound,suchastall
furniture.
• Forroomslessthan300squarefeet,twospeakersshouldsufce.Thefurtheraparttheyare,thebetterthesoundwillbe.
However,keepthedistanceatamaximumof8-10feettoavoida“hole”inthemiddle.
• Forroomslargerthan300squarefeet,use3ormorespeakers.Staggerthemacrossthespaceforidealsounddispersion.
Installation
1.Removethetilefromtheceilingwherethespeakerwillbeplaced.Locateorinstallthewire/sforthespeakerconnection
intheceilingbacktotheamplier.Whenyouaren’tenclosingthespeakerwireinconduit,leavealoopofwirelong
enough to allow you to connect it to the loudspeaker either on the ground or at the top of the ladder before you install the
speaker in the grid.
2.Striptheinsulationoneachconductorbackapproximately1/2inch.Attachyourspeakerwiringsignal(+)wiretothered
leadandthecommon(-)wiretotheblackleadusingwirenutsorappropriateconnectors.
Note: If using conduit connectors other than what is provided, loosen, but do not remove, the screws holding the access plate and slide the plate
up to detach it from the speaker assembly. Attach the access plate to the new conduit ttings before joining the wiring, then re-attach the cover plate.
3.Pushtheconnectionsintothespeakermakeupcavity.
Note: Do not use the back plate cavity as a junction for wiring that is not powering the speaker!
4.Settheloudspeakertaptotheappropriatesettingusingtherotaryswitchonthebackoftheloudspeaker.SeeTransformer
Setting for wattage options. There is also a diagram on the speaker for easy reference.
5.Placetheloudspeakerintothegridopening.Makesurethatall4sidessitevenly.
6.Attachsecuritytiewiretotheedgesofthespeakerandattachtheotherendstotheceilingsupportsystemperyourlocal
building code.
• #2PhillipsScrewdriver • Wirenutsorconnectorsforsplicing
aquantityof(3)18AWGconductors
•WireStrippers
TOOLS REQUIRED
TRANSFORMER SETTING
Watts
1.25
2.5
5
10
20
8 ohm
70V
ECS-400-70V-2x2-TR Tap Settings
OFF
1/4W
1/2W 1W
2W
4W
ECS-200-70V-2x2-TR Tap Settings
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ECS-XXX-70V-2x2-TR
SPECIFICATIONS
ECS-200-2x2-TR
Woofer: 8inchHardFiberPaperCone
Enclosure Material: 1412CIDFP
PowerHandling: 12WattsRMSEIA426AStandard
FrequencyResponse: 65Hz-20KHzEIA426AStandard
Sensitivity1W/1Meter: 92dB
CalculatedMaxOutput: 98dB-SPL4W/1Meter
Weight: 7lbs
GrillType: BakedEpoxyHybridPaint
Transformer Settings: 1/4w,1/2w,1w,2w,4w
Dimensions: 2313/16”Hx2313/16”Wx37/16”D
ConduitKnockoutSize: ½”TradeSize(.866”actualsize)
ECS-400-2x2-TR
Woofer: 6½inchPolypropyleneCone
Tweeter: 1”Mylar
Enclosure Material: 1412CIDFP
PowerHandling: 30WattsRMSEIA426AStandard
FrequencyResponse: 60Hz-20KHzEIA426AStandard
Sensitivity1W/1Meter: 90dB
CalculatedMaxOutput: 104dB-SPL20W/1Meter
Weight: 9 lbs
GrillType: BakedEpoxyHybridPaint
Transformer Settings: 1.25w,2.5w,5w,10w,20w,8ohm
Dimensions: 2313/16”Hx2313/16”Wx37/16”D
ConduitKnockoutSize: ½”TradeSize(.866”actualsize)
pg. 4
© 2013 Episode
®
ECS-XXX-70V-2x2-TR
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Phone:(866)838-5052
Email: Techsupport@snapav.com
WARRANTY
DIEMENSIONS
No Sound
• Verifythatthereisaudiocomingfromthesourceselected.Selectanothersourceifnecessary.
• Ensurethattheaudiosourceisturnedonandconnectedproperly.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Episode
®
in-wall,in-ceilingandbookshelfSpeakershaveaLifetimeLimitedWarranty.Thiswarrantyincludespartsand
labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This
warrantyshallnotapplytoproductswhichhavebeenabused,modiedordisassembled.Productstoberepairedunder
thiswarrantymustbereturnedtoSnapAVoradesignatedservicecenterwithpriornoticationandanassignedreturn
authorizationnumber(RA).
Lifetime
TROUBLESHOOTING
Episode
®
speakers are designed to function trouble-free. Most problems that occur are due to simple issues. If you
havetrouble,pleasecheckthelistofsimplexesbelow.Iftheproblempersists,contactEpisode®CustomerServiceat
1.866.838.5052
130314-1505
©2013Episode
®
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