Bogen IG8S2M, IG6S2M Quick Start Guide

IG6s2
IG8s2
IG-Series
Models: IG8s2 & IG6s2
ALL-ENVIRONMENT IN-GROUND, OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKERS
QUICK START INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE
Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2016 Bogen Communications, Inc.
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IG-Series
IG8s2
IG6s2
ALL-ENVIRONMENT IN-GROUND,
OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKERS
The NEAR® IG-Series Loudspeakers (2 Models: IG8s2 & IG6s2) are fully-sealed in-ground, outdoor speakers which provide exceptionally natural sound and can with­stand nearly all types of environment and weather conditions. two industry leading technologies from NEAR: Metal Diaphragm which ensures speaker cone stability in all-environment conditions; and Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS), a Ferrofluid seal around the magnet gap and voice coil which provides protection from moisture and corrosion, as well as near-perfect voice coil alignment.
These speakers combine
Technology (MDT),
Placement and Sound Quality
Dispersion of the IG speakers is a full 360 degrees! This means that the orientation of the speakers, whether mounted in-ground or on-ground, is not critical. However, by design, the frequency response is smoother throughout the midrange when the enclosures are mounted in the ground, buried up to the NEAR badges on the loud­speaker enclosure. This mounting method also ensures a high level of security once the ground around the enclosure is packed firmly. In addition, as the ground packs more firmly around the speaker enclosure, the bass and midrange clarity improves. This is due to a reduction in the resonance of the molded enclosure which, by virtue of its round shape with extensive ribbing, is already quite inert. The addition of the solid earth around the enclosure, in essence, makes the walls more solid, less resonant, and less of a factor in any coloration of the sound.
The IG-Series is designed in a unique manner so that water will shed evenly off the top of the enclosure. There are several drainage paths from the tweeter and woofer mounts, as well as the channel where the grille is mounted. Even if the speaker is tilted in any direction, water will still drain away efficiently and completely.
IG-Series
Models IG8s2 and IG6s2 Loudspeaker Features
1. IG8s2: 8-inch Nominal Diameter Metal Alloy UDIO Woofer; 1-inch Titanium Alloy Cone Tweeter
IG6s2: 6-1/2-inch Nominal Diameter Metal Alloy UDIO Woofer; 1-inch Titanium Alloy Cone Tweeter
2. Polyethylene Enclosure with UV Inhibitors
3. Stainless Steel Grille
4. Water Drainage Canal
5. Wiring/Conduit Channels (underside)
6. Input Connection Cable from Loudspeaker
3
4
1
ABOVE
VIEW
2
5
SIDE VIEW
UNDERSIDE
VIEW
6
In-ground Installation and Connection of IG-Series Loudspeakers
1
Direct Burial of Cable or Conduit
Depending on the type of installation, direct burial of the speaker cables from the amplifier to the loudspeakers may be adequate, or the use of a 1” to 1-1/2” ID conduit may be required for protecting the wires from possible physical damage if future excavation or other alter­ations are anticipated in the area of the install.
An IG-Series loudspeaker can accommodate either method, including the entry and exit conduits sliding conveniently under the bottom of the enclosures through provided wiring/ conduit channels.
Connections can be protected using one of the following methods:
RECOMMENDED:
• Model IE1 Direct-Burial Junction Box (IP67 Rated) allows convenient access to connections (Detail A)
• Solder connection wires together using waterproof heat shrink tubing to make a seal
• Make connections with immersion­ resistant Crimp Splices (Raychem)
• Using Grease Wire Caps, available from several suppliers (such as Orbit, Toro Irrigation, etc.)
Optional NEAR
CONDUIT CHANNEL
FEED FROM
AMPLIFIER
*IE-1 DIRECT BURIAL
JUNCTION BOX
UNDERSIDE VIEW
OF AN IG-SERIES
LOUDSPEAKER
SPEAKER
CONDUCTOR
CABLE
DIRECT BURIAL JUNCTION BOX
SPEAKER
CONDUCTOR
CABLE
FEED TO NEXT SPEAKER
*IE1
SPEAKER
CONDUCTOR
CABLE
(IG6s2 LOUDESPEAKER WATTAGES FOR 70V USE ARE
SHOWN HERE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES)
RED
WHITE
For 8-ohm operation,
cut wires here. Use RED wire for (+) input, use BLACK wire for (-)
input (Common).
BLACK (COMMON) 4 WATT - BLUE 8 WATT - GREEN 16 WATT - YELLOW 32 WATT - ORANGE 64 WATT - BROWN
(+)
Detail A
Jumpers (2X)
From
Amplifier
or previous
Speaker
+ +
POSITIVE (+)IS SELECTED WATTAGE TAP. BROWN IS
SHOWN AS AN EXAMPLE. OTHER COLORS
REPRESENT LOWER POWER LEVELS.
BRN
(+)
To IG8s2/IG6s2
(-)
BLK
BLK
BRN
(-)
(+)
To next Speaker or insert piece of cable to block hole if this is the last Speaker in the line.
NEAR IE1
*
JUNCTION BOX ORDER SEPARATELY
In-ground Mounting/Burial of IG-Series Loudspeakers
2
MULCH OR GRASS
A
IE-1
JUNCTION BOX
TO AMP
EXISTING
SOIL
CRUSHED STONE
When excavating for burial of an IG-Series Loudspeaker select an area that will support the depth needed to accept the enclosures. The IG Loudspeakers’ burial depth should be up to the speaker’s “NEAR Badge” (A). In addition to the depth the speaker requires as above instructed, it is recommended that further excavation be made beneath each enclosure so that 6 inches of crushed stone can be added to provide proper drainage. Some type of standard drainage fabric should then be placed as a buffer between the speaker and the crushed stone base.
IG-SERIES LOUDSPEAKER
DRAINAGE FABRIC
In-ground Install Angles of IG-Series Loudspeakers
3
The IG-Series Loudspeakers were designed with a slightly angled driver so that even if the enclosure is situated on a level plane (see Install 1 & 2) any accumulated moisture can be channeled out of the speaker through the two Drainage Canals (A) located on either side of the speaker. Even if choosing a more sloped install angle (Install 3), the speaker will still drain water from the driver when Drainage Canal is angled downward (B).
A
LEVEL: INSTALL 1 SLOPE: INSTALL 2
A
A
A
B
SLOPE: INSTALL 3
4
Wiring Connection Setup Examples for IG-Series Loudspeakers
EXAMPLE OF TWO-ZONE 70V CONFIGURATION
WITH VARIOUS TAPS SELECTED
WARNING: Customer is responsible for the wiring materials to/from amplifier and to/from other speakers/subwoofers, as well as the selection of the installation area. It is recommended that a professional be consulted when connecting speakers if the installer does not have sufficient knowledge in working with electrical components.
EXAMPLE OF A HYBRID 8-OHM/70V SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FULL-RANGE LOUDSPEAKERS PLUS SUBWOOFERS
Channel B
“FULL RANGE”
IG-SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL USING VARIOUS TAPS
IG-SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL USING VARIOUS TAPS
128W
128W
NEAR 7XL AMPLIFIER
64W 64W 128W
Example: 384W TOTAL
64W 64W 128W
Example: 384W TOTAL
Channel A
“FULL RANGE”
(-)
(
+
)
Channel B
“HIGH PASS”
IG-SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL USING VARIOUS TAPS
128W
NEAR 7XL AMPLIFIER
128W 64W 64W 64W
Example: 448W TOTAL
TWO IG-SERIES SUBWOOFERS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL
8-OHM
Result: 4-OHM
8-OHM
Channel A
“LOW PASS”
DETAIL
-
)
(
(+)
CH. B
CH. B
(+)
HIGH PASS
-
)
(
NEAR 7XL AMPLIFIER
(Various DSP presets avialable)
FULL
RANGE
CH. A
CH. A
DETAIL
-
)
(
(+)
CH. B
CH. B
-
(
(+)
)
FULL RANGE
NEAR 7XL AMPLIFIER
(Various DSP presets avialable)
REAR VIEW
LOW
PASS
CH. A
CH. A
NOTE: NEAR 7XL and 3XL amplifiers feature embedded DSP presets that may be helpful in getting the best performance from various NEAR speaker systems.
Visit
www.nearspeakers.com/manuals--spec-sheets.html
for detailed information and amplifier software updates.
REAR VIEW
LIMITED WARRANTY: Exclusion of Certain Damages
The NEAR® IG-Series Loudspeakers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 (five) years from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any part of any NEAR product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective (as confirmed by Bogen upon inspection) during the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or replaced by Bogen, at Bogen’s option, provided the product is shipped insured and prepaid to: Bogen Factory Service Department, 4570 Shelby Air Drive, Suite 11, Memphis TN 38118, USA. Repaired or replacement product will be returned to you freight prepaid. This warranty does not extend to any of our products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, improper storage, neglect, accident, improper installation or have been modified or repaired or altered in any manner whatsoever, or where the serial number or date code has been removed or defaced.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS BOGEN’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR NEAR PRODUCTS. BOGEN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW. Bogen's liability
arising out of the manufacture, sale or supplying of NEAR products or their use or disposition, whether based upon warranty, contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to the price of the product. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOGEN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR LOSS OF USE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR SUPPLYING OF NEAR PRODUCTS, EVEN IF BOGEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
NEAR products that are out of warranty will also be repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department -- same address as above or call 201-934-8500. The parts and labor involved in these repairs are warranted for 90 days when repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department. All shipping charges in addition to parts and labor charges will be at the owner's expense. All returns require a Return Authorization number. For most efficient warranty or repair service, please include a description of the failure.
Products manufactured and labeled by other companies may be covered by warranties offered by such companies. Please call Bogen Customer Service or refer to product packaging for manufacturer’s warranty for non-NEAR branded products.
11/2014
YOU MUST ACCURATELY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL THE PARTS INVOLVED IN THIS INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS AND MAY EXPOSE YOU TO POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION
.
NEAR® is a Division of Bogen Communications, Inc.
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