Electro-Voice EVID C4.2D, EVID C8.2D Installation manual

Electro-Voice

Ceiling Speaker

User Manual

EVID C4.2D
EVID C8.2D

Table of Contents

Welcome ........................................................................................................................3

Safety First .....................................................................................................................3

Important Features ....................................................................................................... 3

Model Summary ...........................................................................................................4

EVID C4.2D ..................................................................................................4

EVID C8.2D ..................................................................................................4

Packing List ...................................................................................................................4

Product Feature Identification ................................................................................... 5

Installation and Wiring ................................................................................................ 5

Step 1 - Cut the Hole.................................................................................5

Step 2 - Install C-Ring and/or Tile Rails ................................................ 6

Step 3 - Attach Wiring to the Ceramic Connector .............................7

Step 4 - Connect an Auxilary Support Line .......................................... 7

Step 5 - Mount the Speaker into the Ceiling ........................................8

Step 6 - Adjust the Tap Selector ............................................................. 8

Step 7 - Attach the Grille .......................................................................... 9

Painting the Speaker .................................................................................................10

Painting Process ........................................................................................10

Specifications .............................................................................................................11

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Welcome/Safety/Important Features

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Electro-Voice loudspeakers. Read through this
manual to familiarize yourself with features, applications, and precautions
before you use these products.

Electro-Voice loudspeakers use innovative design and materials to provide
premium-level performance in a flush-mount ceiling format. Two models are
available: the EVID C4.2D with a 4-inch LF driver and a 0.75-inch,
titanium-coated tweeter with waveguide; the EVID C8.2D with an 8-inch LF
driver and a 1-inch titanium-coated tweeter with waveguide.

Safety First

Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be
attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques
and regulations of suspending objects overhead. Electro-Voice strongly
recommends all loudspeakers be suspended taking into account all
current national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in
accordance with all such requirements. When loudspeakers are suspended,
Electro-Voice strongly recommends the system be inspected at least once
per year or as laws and regulations require. If any sign of weakness or
damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. The user
is responsible for making sure the wall, ceiling, or structure is capable of
supporting all objects suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend
a loudspeaker not associated with Electro-Voice is the responsibility of
others.

Caution!

The seismic tab (auxiliary support ring) is not intended for primary
suspension of the loudspeaker. The seismic tab should only be
used as a secondary safety point.

Caution!

Ceiling mount speaker’s safety cable
The safety cable should be installed with a minimum of 3-inches
(76.2 mm) of slack.

Important Features

• Model for model, has superior performance to competing brands

• Comes with both 70V/100V or 8-ohm operation standard

• Includes all installation accessories commonly needed for most jobs

• Designed for use in voice alarm systems

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H (x2)

Model Summary/Packing List

Model Summary

EVID C4.2D
The EVID C4.2D is ported and tuned to provide surprising bass response
in such a compact package. Perfect for conventional rooms, its compact
design fits in tight areas and has excellent bandwidth in an aesthetically
unobtrusive installation profile. Its 4-inch woofer and waveguide-coupled,
titanium-coated dome tweeter give smooth, wide frequency response. An
easy 3-point mounting system is included for quick installations.

EVID C8.2D
The EVID C8.2D has a specially tuned enclosure and 8-inch woofer to
provide amazing bass response. The 1-inch waveguide-coupled tweeter
give smooth controlled coverage out to 20 kHz. Perfect for installations
where a flush-mount design is desired but demand for high-quality audio
exists. A 4-point mounting system is included to make installations fast and
easy.

Packing List

Item Qty. Description

A 2 Speaker System

B 4 Tile Rails

C 2 C-Ring Support

D 2 Grille

E 1 Owner’s Manual

F 4 Support Ring Screw

G 1 Cutout Template

H 2 Paint Shield

Table 1:

Packing List Qty. / Descriptions

E

C (x2)

F (x4)

B (x4)

A (x2)

D (x2)

G

Figure 1:

Packing List Views

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Steel
backca

Mounting
screws

Grille safety

tether hole

Product Feature Identification/Installation and Wiring

Product Feature Identification

n

Tap

selector

Figure 2:

Bottom of Speaker

Figure 3:

Top of Speaker

Installation and Wiring

The Electro-Voice mounting system has been designed so that, if necessary,
the installation can be done from beneath the ceiling. In some cases with
a suspended ceiling grid, however, it may be easier to access from both
the top and bottom of the ceiling tile during the installation process. Typical
installation hardware needed for either suspended ceilings or sheetrock
ceilings is included. The ceiling speaker assembly is held in place by
mounting tabs that securely grip the ceiling material. Input wiring is attached
to a removable terminal block connector that can be pre-wired if necessary
before speaker installation to speed up the installation process.

Step 1: Cut the Hole

For suspended tile or sheetrock ceilings, cut out the hole either by tracing
the cardboard template or with a circular cutter set to the appropriate cutout
size, as shown in Figure 4. If the wire has been pre-installed, pull the wiring
through the cutout hole.

Figure 4:

Cut Ceiling Hole

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Installation and Wiring

Step 2: Install C-Ring and/or Tile Rails

The Electro-Voice speakers come packaged with hardware: a C-ring and
two tile rails.

For suspended ceiling installations, insert the C-ring through the hole cut
in the ceiling tile. Place the C-ring around the hole with the tabs located as
shown in Figure 5. Insert the tile rails through the cut hole in the ceiling tile.
Snap the two rails into the two tabs in the C-ring and align the rails so that
the ends extend OVER the T-channel grid on the side of the tile. Secure the
rails onto the C-ring tabs by inserting a screw though each tab into the rail,
as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5:

Secure Rails to C-Ring

INSTALLATION NOTE: TILE RAILS AND C-RING

Each speaker comes with two tile rails which are designed to fit either
standard 24-inch-wide or 600-mm-wide tiles. It is important to note that
the tile rail pieces do not actually attach to the T-grid struts. The ends of
the rails sit OVER the T-grid strut. Normally, the tile supports the rails. The
tile rails are pre-punched at regular intervals with holes along their length.
This allows the C-ring to be positioned at any point along the rail. If the tile
comes out or falls apart, the ends of the support rails fall onto the T-grid,
which prevents the speaker assembly from falling.

Always use all included support hardware when installing into suspended
ceiling tiles to make sure the installation is secure.

For sheetrock ceiling installations, the C-ring should be used by itself
to reinforce the ceiling material and to spread out the pressure from the
speaker hold-down tabs. Guide the C-ring through the cut hole in the
ceiling, and place it on the back side of the hole before inserting the
speaker.

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Sc rewdriver

Installation and Wiring

Step 3: Attach Wiring to the Ceramic Connector

Insert the bare end of wire into the appropriate connector terminals as
described below and screw down the hold-down screw until tight, using a
small screwdriver, as shown in Figure 6.

Step 4: Connect an Auxiliary Support Line

Note the support ring on the back of the speaker. The ring allows for
connection to a independent and secure anchor point, as shown in Figure 7.
Construction codes often require the use of this secondary support point.

Installation Note: Ceiling Tile

When mounting the units into 2’x2’ or 2’x4’ suspended ceiling tiles, DO NOT
install them in lightweight fiberglass-type tiles without full secondary support
for the speaker as noted in Step 4. Such tiles are not designed to support
any substantial weight. Speaker installation without secondary support will
cause the tile to sag and distort, even with the tile bridge installed. The
secondary support line at the rear of the speaker MUST be strung taut in
these situations and MUST remove most of the force of the speaker on the
tile to ensure that the speaker does not deform the tile.

Figure 6:

Tighten with Screwdriver

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Attach Auxilary Support Line

Figure 7:

Installation and Wiring

Step 5: Mount the Speaker Into the Ceiling

Push the speaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle rim is flush with
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 8. Tighten the mounting tabs by turning
the screw clockwise until the speaker is secure. Please note that the first
clockwise quarter-turn rotates the attachment tabs outward. The remaining
turns tighten the tabs down onto the back of the ceiling surface, as shown in
Figure 9.

INSTALLATION NOTE: MOUNTING TABS

For each attachment screw, first turn one half-turn counterclockwise to
release the mounting tab from its guide.

Step 6: Adjust Tap Selector

The tap selector switch is located on the front baffle. Adjust the speaker
to the appropriate tap setting, as shown in Figure 10, before installing the
grille. In some 70V/100V constant voltage installations it is advisable to
leave the grilles off if final speaker audio level balance adjustments are to be
made later. After the levels are adjusted the grilles can then be installed.

Figure 8:

Mount Speaker to Ceiling

Figure 9:

Tighten Mounting Tabs

Figure 10:

Adjust Tap Selector

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Installation and Wiring

Step 7: Attach the Grille

First, install the grille’s safety tether by pushing the grille fastener into the
hole in the front of the baffle, as shown in Figure 11. Second, press the grille
into place until the front of the grille is flush with the rim of the baffle. Make
sure the grille is securely seated to prevent it from vibrating loose.

If you need to remove the grille, the easiest way is to insert two bent paper
clips or other pointed objects into holes in the grille, then apply slow even
pressure to pull down on the grille until that section of the grille comes out
slightly. Continue the same procedure around the perimeter of the grille,
loosening a portion at a time until the grille is removed.

INSTALLATION NOTE: GRILLE SAFETY FEATURE

Electro-Voice grilles features a unique safety tether to prevent the grille from
falling if the grille is removed or comes loose after installation.

Figure 11:

Attach the Grille

1

2

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Painting the Speaker

Painting the Speaker

If the speaker is installed in an area where the interior design requires
a color match, these speakers are simple to paint. The speakers can
accommodate almost any type of latex or oil-based paint. The bezel/rim can
be painted before installation or after mounting into the ceiling.

Painting Process

Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent. Do not use
harsh solvents such as gasoline, kerosene, acetone, or other chemicals. If
you use these cleaners you may permanently damage the enclosure. Also,
don’t use abrasive products such as sandpaper or steel wool.

Either by rolling or spraying, apply two or more thin coats of paint. If you are
spraying, hold the spray can at the angles shown in Figure 12.

180°

Figure 12:

Spray-Painting Angles

45° 45°

Baffle

180°

Can
(do not
paint)

If you are also painting the grille, you must first remove the internal grille
cloth. Spray painting is strongly recommended. If the grille is rolled or brush
painted, the grille may become clogged with paint and the sound quality will
suffer. After the paint has dried, replace the internal grille cloth.

If you wish to paint the speaker along with the ceiling after installation, insert
a plastic or cardboard paint shield into the front of the speaker to mask the
drivers and internal baffle, paint the speaker, then remove the shield.

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Specifications

Specification EVID C4.2D EVID C8.2D

Dimensions

(Depth x Diam.):

Bezel Diameter:

6.9 in x 7.1 in
(176 mm x 181 mm)

8.3 in (210 mm) 11.8 in (300 mm)

10.0 in x 10.6 in
(255 mm x 270 mm)

Weight:

Cabinet Construction:

LF Transducer:

HF Transducer:

Mounting System:

Available Colors:

Grille Construction:

Acoustic Design:

Frequency Response:

Power Handling (8

Ohms):

Coverage Pattern:

Sensitivity (SPL 1W/1m):

6 lb (2.7 kg) 11 lb (5.0 kg)

Steel Enclosure and UL94V-0

Rated Baffle and Bezel

4” (102 mm) High­Compliance Driver
(Weatherized Cone)

0.75 in (19 mm)
Ti-Coated Dome

Integrated 3-Point
Toggle Anchors

White (Paintable Surface)

Powder-Coated Steel

Ported Cabinet, Two-Way Design,

Internally Damped w/Passive Crossover

65 Hz - 20 kHz 50 Hz - 20 kHz

50 W (with Overload
Protection)

130° Conical 110° Conical

86 dB 91 dB

8” (205mm) High­Compliance Driver
(Weatherized Cone)

1.00 in (25.4 mm)
Ti-Coated Dome

Integrated 4-Point
Toggle Anchors

75 W (with Overload
Protection)

Input Configuration:

70V/100V Power Taps:

Included Accessories:

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8 ohms; 70 V/100 V

1.8 (70 V Only)/3.7/7.5/15/30 W

Tile Bridge; Mounting Ring

Bosch Security Systems, Inc

12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville MN 55337
USA

www.electrovoice.com

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2015.09 | 02 | F.01U.317.228