CSX-S2, CSX & CSV SERIES
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS
OWNER'S MANUAL
Note: All CSX products referred to in this manual
apply to both CSX products and CSX-S2 products
Table of Contents
Welcome to the family of Community ...................... 1
Do a quick inspection of the carton and cabinet ..... 1
Wiring up the speaker to your amplifier .................. 1
What amplifier should you use?................................ 4
Using the CSX40, CSX50 and CSX60
subwoofer systems................................................. 6
CSX70 input panel switch.......................................... 7
Stacking or installing the loudspeaker cabinets....... 7
Loud Sound - Please be careful! ................................ 8
Return Shipping Instructions .................................... 9
Transferable Warranty (Limited) ............................. 9
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................. 13
Welcome to the family of Community!
You’ve joined the group of people that have chosen high-quality
Community loudspeaker systems and components for over 30
years. We’re really glad you did and we’ll do our best to make
sure you are satisfied!
In order for you to get the most effective use of this product,
please take a few minutes to read this manual.
Do a quick inspection of the carton and enclosure
Community uses excellent enclosure materials, components,
assembly techniques and quality-control testing to help ensure
you’ll get the best quality product for the money. The packaging
and shipping methods are chosen so the unit arrives in factory-
fresh condition to you. It is possible, however, that something
can happen to the unit on its journey from the factory to you.
Take a little time to carefully inspect the unit. Look for damage
to the carton (rips, tears, punctures, crushed corners, etc.) and to
the unit itself. If you notice a problem, immediately contact your
dealer for assistance.
Wiring up the speaker to your amplifier
You need to use proper cable and good quality connectors for
speaker wiring. Using guitar cords or zip cord (used for table
lamps) may degrade the performance of your loudspeakers. If
your speaker cables will be less than 25' long, 16-gauge (1.5
2
) stranded twisted-pair cable will be adequate. If you need
mm
longer cables, you should use 14- or 12-gauge (2.5 mm
2
mm
) stranded cable. Rubber-jacketed cable is an excellent
choice if you wish to have reliable performance, as this type of
cable will survive hard use and remains flexible even if exposed
to cold. If you’re it is unlikely that people will walk on or heavy
objects will be rolled over the cables you may also use cable with
a vinyl (PVC) jacket. If you decide to go with the rubberjacketed cable, ask your supplier for type S, SO, or SJ cable, all
of which will be suitable.
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or 4
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The loudspeaker connection panel is supplied with two 1/4"
TM
phone jacks and two Neutrik
SpeakonTM NL4MPR
connectors. Neutrik Speakon NL4FC (the mating connector
for the Speakon NL4MPR), phone plugs, cable and/or preassembled speaker cables are readily available at most
Community dealers. Keep in mind that the contact surface of
the tip of a phone plug is very small and if the jack or plug
gets dirty or the plug is accidentally kicked or hit, the
connection may become intermittent.
Speakon connectors were designed specifically for high-power
speaker application and therefore have a large contact surface
area which is self-cleaning every time they are plugged or
unplugged. Speakon connectors also lock together making it
virtually impossible for them to accidentally come loose. For
added protection, properly-assembled Speakon connectors have
a built-in strain relief for the cable. You won’t need a soldering
iron to connect the cable to the connector - just strip the cable and
twist the strands together, then insert into the copper sleeve.
Insert the copper sleeve/wire combination into the hole and
tighten the screw which clamps down on the copper sleeve. For
an even better electrical connection you may choose to solder
each connection, but be careful as it is easy to melt the plastic
connector.
It’s very important to wire your Speakon or phone jack connectors
exactly the same at each end of the cable. This is necessary to
maintain proper polarity. All quality cables have either colorcoded insulation or a very clear way of marking the wires which
make up the cable. If the insulation is not color-coded, there may
be a rib molded into the side of the jacket material. In the pro
sound industry, the black or darker colored insulation material
is typically used as the “low” side, which connects to the side of
the Speakon connector with the lug marked “1-”. For a phone
jack, this conductor connects to the “sleeve” or body of the jack.
If the cables are wired incorrectly, there will be significantly less
low-frequency output from your system.
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Typical CSX/CSV Series Input Panel
Neutrik Speakon Connector and
2-Conductor 1/4" Phone Plug
(Note position of light colored conductor)
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What amplifier should you use?
There are several things you should keep in mind when selecting
an amplifier.
First, you need an amplifier with enough output power. Even if
you are not planning to run your system very loud, an amplifier
needs to have enough power so that the dynamics of speech and
music will not cause “clipping.” A solid-state amplifier that is
pushed beyond its output power capability will distort badly
(clip signals). Not only does this sound bad, but the effect on a
low frequency speaker or mid- or high-frequency driver is
similar to hitting the cone or diaphragm with a hammer. Because
of this, too small an amplifier can be more damaging to speakers
than one that seemingly has too much power. Peaks in speech
or music signals can easily exceed the average power levels by
a factor of ten. If your amplifier is not big enough, these peaks
become clipped and distorted.
The impedance or speaker load the amplifier "sees" is very
important. If the amplifier is not rated for the impedance load,
the internal protection circuitry of the amplifier may prevent
full-power output. Additionally, if the amplifier is not of highquality or does not have good internal protection against overload, the amplifier may be damaged - or the speakers connected
to the amplifier may be damaged.
When you connect two speakers together so that both speakers
work off one amplifier channel, you are connecting them in
parallel. Two speakers connected in parallel do not have the
same impedance as one speaker. Knowing the combined impedance is very important when selecting an amplifier. You need to
select an amplifier that will operate at the combined impedance
and produce enough power for both speakers. Check to make
sure the amplifier you wish to use will match this requirement.
To figure out how much power you need, just add the program
power of the two speakers. The drawing below shows the
combined impedance for two 4 ohm and two 8 ohm speakers
connected in parallel and their combined power requirements.
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Community loudspeaker systems have two specified input power
ratings given - one is called “continuous” or “RMS;” the other
“program.” These two ratings are given to help you understand
the operating capabilities of the system. If you are going to play
music which has very little dynamic range (such as synthesizers
or heavy-metal guitar) through the system, the “RMS” rating is
the one you need to consider. On the other hand, if your material
is composed of lots of dynamics (such as vocals, drums, short
guitar riffs, etc.) you should use the “program” rating.
All Community CSX/CSV loudspeakers have built-in special
protection circuitry: PowerSense
TM
DDP (Dynamic Driver Protection). This circuitry continuously monitors the operating
power levels of all speaker system components and provides
Two 8 ohm Speakers in Parallel per Channel
Two 4 ohm Speakers in Parallel per Channel
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both over-current and thermal protection. A combination of
electronic components are used, first to absorb excess power and
then ultimately to switch the speaker components to a lower
power level. If you put too much power into the speaker system,
you’ll notice what appears to be lamps flashing on and off inside
the speaker (you’ll be able to see this through the bass ports). If
you continue to apply too much power, you’ll hear the sound
level reduced by a noticeable amount. You should then reduce
the signal level to the speaker system. Within a short time, the
circuitry will automatically reset and will return to normal
operating capability. Unlike many other protection circuits,
there are no fuses or other user-serviceable devices in the
crossover circuitry, which makes your Community loudspeaker
system one of the least-likely items to let you down.
Using CSX40, CSX50 and CSX60 subwoofer systems
While all Community full-range speaker systems have remarkable bass output, there are situations where you may need more
as provided by the CSX40, CSX50 and CSX60 subwoofers.
A very special feature of these products is that they have builtin crossovers with high-pass outputs. This means that you may
use one channel of your power amplifier to power both a
subwoofer and a full-range speaker, while maintaining a reasonable load on your amplifier. The amplifier only sees the
subwoofer/crossover load which is 4 ohms for CSX series
subwoofers. Without the built-in crossover, the combined
impedance of full-range and subwoofer speakers in parallel
would be much lower. Many amplifiers are capable of powering
very low-impedance loads, but some cannot. This feature neatly
addresses that problem. Also, the high-pass crossover output
removes the very low bass frequencies from the signal going to
the full-range speaker. This prevents distortion (and possible
damage) from excessive low-frequency energy getting into the
full-range speaker.
When connecting a Community subwoofer to a full range system
using the subwoofer’s “Output for Fullrange System”, the
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subwoofer/fullrange system’s combined impedance and power
handling is equal to the subwoofer’s. This is illustrated in the
drawing below.
Subwoofer/Fullrange System Connection and Powering
CSX70 input panel switch
When using the CSX70 in a quiet room, this switch reduces the
mid-frequency output of the system. If the room fills up and gets
noisy - and you need to give the mids an extra “kick” - just flip
the switch and you’ll have more vocal impact!
Stacking or installing the loudspeaker enclosures
Common sense is a good guide. If you stack speakers, be sure
they are on a stable surface. If there is any danger of the speakers
being knocked over when stacked, don’t stack them! You need
to get the speakers up high enough so that all of the sound doesn’t
“blow away” the people nearest to the speakers, but piling
speakers on top of a small pedestal table is asking for trouble.
Several models of the CSX speakers have a socket for use with
tripod stands. While stands offer convenience, you must be
careful they are positioned so that no one can trip over the stand
or knock over the loudspeaker.
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All Community CSX/CSV loudspeaker enclosures are provided with 5/16"-18 thread “T-Nuts” (captive threaded inserts)
in the sides of the enclosures for hanging or mounting. The
accessory CSSUPKIT provides two steel straps that attach to
these inserts for connecting rigging to the enclosure. The
smaller models may be mounted from walls or ceilings by using
the accessory WB-1 or WB-8 brackets.
WARNING: For your protection, under no circumstances should
any loudspeaker be mounted or suspended in a public place
unless the mounting method has been approved and certified by
a registered Professional Engineer.
Loud Sound - Please be careful!
Community loudspeakers are capable of generating high sound
pressure levels. Long exposure to sustained loud sound may
cause hearing impairment. In the U.S. there are specific Federal
noise exposure guidelines set down by OSHA (Occupational
Health and Safety Administration). Certain local sound level
restrictions may also apply. If you will be exposed to excessive
sound levels when operating your speakers, you should use
proper hearing protection devices. Use special care when you or
others are very close to the speaker systems, such as during setup
or if someone has their ears right up to the speaker.
If There’s A Problem
Both Community and your dealer want to be sure you are happy
with your new loudspeaker systems.
If there seems to be a problem of any type with the loudspeakers,
please contact the dealer where you purchased these products. If
you feel the situation cannot be handled by the dealer, please call
Community at (610)876-3400 or your country’s Community
Distributor.
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Return Shipping Instructions
The most common reason for returning a product to the factory
is that repair is required. The very first step should be to contact
the dealer where the unit was purchased. With the support of the
dealer you should be able to determine the cause of the problem
and obtain the proper replacement or repair part so that a return
shipment is not necessary. If this is not possible, contacting your
nearest Field Service Station or Distributor for your country
should be your next choice. Field repair usually is a much more
hassle-free way of taking care of problems. If you are unable to
discover the cause of a problem or need the name of your nearest
Field Service Station or Distributor, please call Community and
discuss the situation with the Service Department.
If you live in the United States and it becomes necessary to ship
a product back to Community, do not just pack it up and send it
off!
ALL RETURN SHIPMENTS MUST HAVE A RETURN
AUTHORIZATION NUMBER WHICH MUST BE
OBTAINED FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICE
DEPARTMENT!
Transferable Warranty (Limited)
Community products are guaranteed to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a specified period as noted, by
product group, below:
CSX Loudspeaker Systems are covered by this warranty for a
period of ten years in the USA, five years worldwide. CSV
Loudspeaker Systems, fiberglass components and all mounting
kits are covered by this warranty for a period of five years.
Component loudspeakers, compression drivers (not used in
Community loudspeaker systems) and electronics are covered
by this warranty for a period of two years.
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The warranty period is determined by one of the following two
methods, whichever is longer:
1. Starting from the date of retail purchase, as noted on the sales
receipt from an authorized Community Dealer,
or
2. Starting from the date of manufacture, which is coded in the
serial number, if the sales receipt is not available.
This warranty applies to the product; therefore, the remainder of
the warranty period will be automatically transferred to any
subsequent owner.
This warranty applies only to failure of Community products
caused by defects in materials and workmanship during the
stated warranty period. It does not apply to products that have
been subjected to abuse, accident, modification, improper
handling/installation, or repairs made without factory
authorization or by anyone other than authorized Community
Field Service Stations and Export Distributors. This warranty
is void if the serial number has been defaced, altered or removed.
Products covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced
at the option of Community, without charge for materials or
labor, provided all the terms of this warranty have been met.
Obtaining Warranty Service: Warranty service may be handled
by the factory, factory-authorized Field Service Stations or
Export Distributors.
To obtain factory or field warranty service for products purchased in the United States, return the product for inspection to
the address below, freight prepaid, in the original packaging. If
the original packaging is not available, call or write Community
factory service to obtain proper packaging materials or hand
carry the product to your nearest Field Service Station.
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Factory Service Center: Field Service Station:
Community Warranty Service Call (610) 876-3400
333 East 5th Street for the nearest Authorized
Chester, PA. 19013-4511 Field Service center.
For factory service, please call (610) 876-3400 for a Return
Authorization (R/A) number before shipping.
If you ship your product, be sure to include the following
information:
1. Your complete name, daytime phone number, return street
address and return authorization number.
2. The serial number of the product you are returning and retail
sales receipt, if possible.
3. A complete description of the problem(s) you have been
experiencing including a brief description of how the equipment
is being used and with what type/size of amplifier.
Upon receipt, the service center will determine if the problem is
covered under warranty. If covered under this warranty, the
product will be repaired or replaced, at Community’s option,
and returned to you freight prepaid. If the problem is not covered
under this warranty, you will be notified of the problem with an
estimate of the repair costs.
For warranty service outside the United States, contact your
authorized Community Export Distributor.
Consequential and Incidental Damages: Community shall not
be liable for any consequential or incidental damages including,
without limitation, injury to persons, property or loss of use.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
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This Community warranty is not extended by the length of time
which you are deprived of the use of the new product. Repairs
and replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty
shall carry only the remaining portion of the warranty.
Community reserves the right to change the design of any
product from time to time without notice and with no obligation
to make corresponding changes in products previously manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state. No action to enforce
this warranty shall be started later than ninety days after
expiration of the warranty period.
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY
OTHERS FOR COMMUNITY PRODUCTS.
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*** CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ***
1. Don’t let the frenzy of setting up the system get in the way of
common sense. If it takes just a bit longer to set up your system
because you double-checked your connections, or the way you
stacked, mounted, or suspended the speaker systems - so be it.
Make it a habit - you won’t regret it.
2. Don’t stick your head up to the speaker to see if you can hear
any background noise or hiss. That is just when someone else
will decide to see if the system really can attain an output of 150
dB SPL at 6 inches (your ears)!
3. While sustained feedback can be irritating to a listener, it can
spell death to high-frequency diaphragms.
4. If you mount the speaker enclosure on a stand or support, be
sure it is sufficiently rigid to support the enclosure. If necessary,
use guywires, ropes, braces, or whatever seems appropriate to
steady it. Make sure no one can trip over the legs of a stand (or
guy wires, etc.) as they walk by. Yes, it has happened.
5. Know how to pick up heavy items (such as speaker enclosures). If you must lift something very heavy by yourself, use
your legs and arms to do the lifting - not your back. Better still,
get someone to help you.
6. Check the AC power before you hook up the system. It is
common to find problems not only in nightclubs, but in churches
and schools, too. Use an AC circuit tester which shows that the
ground, neutral, and hot wires are connected properly. Then use
a voltmeter to ensure that the voltage is correct. You never know
who might have installed the receptacles or AC distribution
panels, or whether they really knew what they were doing.
Check it out! If something is not right, have an electrician fix it.
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