Klipsch Comm sat Owners manual

COMM SAT

SPEAKER SYSTEM

OWNER'S MANUAL

COMM SAT SPEAKER SYSTEM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ these instructions.

1.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

6.

7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polar­ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.

The models that can be used to create a typical Commercial Music System
CMS-4.1 configura

Comm Sat – Small high frequency satellite speaker. Two or Four of these can
be used with each Comm Sat Network.

Comm Sat Mount – Adjustable mount that can be used for either ceiling or

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Comm Sat Network – Transformer for 70V/100V distributed line systems as
well as the crossover network for the Comm Sat and either the IC-8T-SW

lush-mount subwoofer or the CA-800-TSW surface-mount subwoofer.

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Subwoofer – You may use either the IC-8T-SW flush-mount subwoofer or the
CA-800-TSW surface-mount subwoofer with this system. One of either of
these can be used with each Comm Sa

Before installing your Comm Sat speakers, please take a moment to check the
contents of the cartons and make sure tha
transit. Refer to Diagram 1 for typical installation.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Caution: Be sure to comply with any and all building codes in your area.

1. Remove faceplate (which has Network assembly attached to it) from metal
enclosure and mount the metal enclosure for the Comm Sat Network at the
distribution point for the wires to be connected to it. The enclosure will
accept appropriate conduit/wire adapters (not included). Feed wires through
conduit/wire adapter and connect to the terminal strip according to the
desired operation mode. Be sure to observe proper polarity. Replace
enclosure cover after completing all connections properly and tighten the
conduit/wire adapters to secure the wires. See Figure 1.

Caution: When connecting 70V or 100V distributed line systems, take care
to ensure proper terminal connections. Incorrect connections could result in
speaker damage, amplifier damage, or both.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus
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Install the Comm Sat Speakers and Mounts. First, attach the Speaker to the

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Mount post (included with the Mount). Simply thread the post into the speaker
until hand tight. Now pull the wire pigtail attached to the Comm Sat through the
hole in the Mount tube and plate and make your connections in the box behind

te. Once you have done this, attach the plate to the box. With the

the pla
adjustment point on the Mount loose, adjust Speaker direction as desired.

ighten adjustment point on the Mount with the supplied tool after the Speaker

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is aimed as desired. See Figure 2.

Caution: Attempting to adjust the Speaker direction after the Mount adjustment

point has been tightened may result in Mount failure.

WARRANTY– U.S. AND CANADA ONLY

The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or
Canada.

KLIPSCH AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period
of five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period,
KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option) this product or any
defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For products that have
electronics or amplifiers,
years from the date of purchase.

the Warranty on those parts is for a period of two (2)

The Comm Sat is designed to be mounted to the Comm Sat Mount only.

Figure 2

3. Install the Subwoofer of your choice, (You may use either the IC-8T-SW flush-

mount subwoofer or the CA-800-TSW surface-mount subwoofer with this
system) following the installation instructions that are supplied with
the subwoofer.

To obtain Warranty service, please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer from
which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the
repair of your KLIPSCH product, it can be returned, freight paid, to KLIPSCH for
repair. Please call KLIPSCH at 1-800-KLIPSCH for instructions. You will need to
ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is
evidence that this product is within the Warranty period, must be presented or
included to obtain Warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been altered
or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a
KLIPSCH authorized dealer. You may call 1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you
have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH
authorized dealer.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse,
abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or
to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due to
improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone
other than KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to do KLIPSCH
warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty
does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENT
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PRACTICAL PURPOSE.

AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF

WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT

ANY

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not

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WARRANTY– OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

The warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United
States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole
responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any

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COMM SAT NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS

COMM SAT NETWORK

BANDWIDTH
TRANSFORMER TAPS 70V: 30W, 100V: 60W
CROSSOVER 100Hz 12dB/Octave highpass
INPUT CONNECTORS Barrier strip
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Steel
HEIGHT 4.375" (11.1cm)
WIDTH 6.125" (15.6cm)
DEPTH 6.125" (15.6cm)
WEIGHT 5 lbs. (2.3kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT 6 lbs. (2.7kg)
FINISH Gray

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n/a

©2004 Klipsch Audio Technologies All Rights Reserved
Specifications Subject to Engineering Changes

COMM SAT SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS

COMM SAT SPEAKER

BANDWIDTH
POWER HANDLING
MAX CONT. SPL
SENSITIVITY

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2

3

4

120Hz-20kHZ ± 4dB (-10dB @ 42Hz)
70W (15.5V @ 3.2 ohm input)
107dB
90dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms (3.2 ohm minimum @ 5.5Hz)
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER 4900Hz
DRIVE COMPONENTS Two-way system using one .75" (1.9cm) magnetically shielded, cloth

dome compression driver tweeter with a 90˚ x 40˚ Tractrix

3.5" (8.9cm) magnetically shielded, poly cone woofer

HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90˚ x 40˚ Tractrix

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Horn

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Horn and one

SYSTEM CROSSOVER Comm Sat Network Required
INPUT CONNECTORS Pig tail wire attached
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via rear-mounted port
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Stone mineral compound
HEIGHT 7.5" (19.1cm)
WIDTH 4.25" (10.8cm)
DEPTH 6.4" (16.2cm)
WEIGHT 4 lbs. (1.8kg) / each
SHIPPING

WEIGHT

8 lbs. (3.6kg) / pair

FINISH Black or White
MOUNTING Comm Sat Mount (optional)

1 3M, Half-space anechoic
2 AES Standard,
3 Calculated at 1M half-space at power handling power input
4 SPL a

continuous pink noise 50Hz-10kHz,

t 1M, half-space anechoic with 2.83V input

6dB peaks

©2004 Klipsch Audio Technologies All Rights Reserved
Specifications Subject to Engineering Changes

SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

CA-800-TSW

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

POWER HANDLING
MAX CONTINUOUS OUTPUT
SENSITIVITY (2.83V/1M)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 6 ohms (4 ohm min @92Hz)
CROSSO

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TRANSDUCERS One 8” woofer with IMG cone
ENCLOSURE TUNING Vented System via front firing ports
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL All-weather ABS plastic, paintable
INPUT CONNECTORS 4 point terminal strip
TRANSFORMER TAPS 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.75W

HEIGHT 11.125" (28.26cm)
WIDTH 16.375" (41.53cm)
DEPTH 12.313" (31.28cm)
WEIGHT 20 lbs. (9.07kg)

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2

3

4

51-135kHz ± 4dB

-10dB 42Hz
150W (25V)
111dB
92dB

12dB/Octave low-pass, 150Hz

100V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W

1 3M, half space anechoic
2 AES standard, continuous pink noise 50Hz-10Hz, 6dB peaks
3 Calculated at IM at power handling power input
4 SPL at 1M, half-space anechoic with 2.83V input

BANDWIDTH
POWER

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MAX CONTINUOUS OUTPUTS

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SENSITIVITY
SWITCH
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 6 Ohms (4.85 minimum @ 145 Hz)
TRANSDUCERS One 8" w
ENCLOSURE Bandpass Enclosure (Drone Loaded)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Baffle: ABS Plastic/Can: Formed Steel
INPUT CONNECTORS 4 point terminal strip
TRANSFORMER 70/100V Position- 60W/120W
HEIGHT 13.625" (34.6075cm)
DIAMETER 14.125" (35.8775cm); 12.5" (cutout diameter)
MOUNTING DEPTH 11.25" (29.9cm)
NET WEIGHT 23 lbs. (10.4kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT 30 lbs. (13.6kg)
FINISH White
MOUNTING T

IC-8T-SW

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53-129HZ ± 4dB (-10dB 44Hz)
150W (27V @ ohm input)
111dB
92dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
4 Ohm Mono Position/Thru Position:

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1 3M, Half-space anechoic
2 AES Standard, continuous pink noise 50Hz-10kHz, 6dB peaks
3 Calculated at 1M half-space at power handling power input
4 SPL at 1M, half-space anechoic with 2.83V input

©2004 Klipsch Audio Technologies All Rights Reserved

Specifications Subject to Engineering Changes

TYPICAL INSTALLATION-DIAGRAM 1

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