KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
SPK-C812
SPK-C813
SPK-C814
SPK-C815
SPK-C816
SPK-C817
SPK-C818
SPK-C819
SPK-C820
ESD™ Complete K-overage
Ceiling Speaker
P/N: 2900-300119 Rev 1
ESD Ceiling Speaker – Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the ESD Ceiling Speaker 5
4 Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker 6
4.1 Choosing the Best Location 6
4.2 The Input Pinout 6
4.3 Determining the Number of Speakers Needed and their Location 7
4.4 Preparing the ESD Ceiling Speaker for Operation 9
4.5 Installing the Tile Size Speaker 9
4.6 Installing the Half-Tile Size Speaker 11
5 Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: Tile Size ESD Ceiling Speaker (that fits into the ceiling) 4
Figure 2: ESD Ceiling Speaker
5
Figure 3: ESD Ceiling Speaker Input Pinout
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Figure 4: Speaker Location in a Room—using ESD Speakers vs. using Standard Ceiling Speakers
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Figure 5: Connecting One Stereo Speaker
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Figure 6: Connecting Two Mono Speakers
8
Figure 7: Fitting the Tile Size Speaker
10
Figure 8: Securing the Speaker to a Ceiling Anchor Point
10
Figure 9: Placing the Ceiling Mounting Bracket
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Figure 10: Fitting the Half-Tile Size Speaker
12
Figure 11: Replacing the Ceiling Tile
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Figure 12: ESD Ceiling Speaker in a Boardroom Setup
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ESD Ceiling Speaker - Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix
Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters;
GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors;
GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer ESD™ (Equal Sound Dispersion)
Ceiling Speaker, which is ideal for overhead distributed audio for professional
applications (music and speech) and educational applications (mainly speech), as
shown here:
Complete K-overage ESD
® Ceiling Speakers:
Applications
SPK-C812, SPK-C813, SPK-C814,
SPK-C815, SPK-C820
SPK-C816, SPK-C817, SPK-C818,
SPK-C819
Business and professional environments
(such as presentations)
Educational environments
(such as lectures)
• Conference rooms and boardrooms
• Hotel lobbies and large office buildings
• Retail stores
• Airports
• University lecture halls
• Classrooms
• Presentation venues
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer Speakers away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
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ESD Ceiling Speaker - Overview 3
3 Overview
The ESD™ (Equal Sound Dispersion) Ceiling Speaker is a high- performance
complete K-overage ESD ceiling speaker that can be mounted on the ceiling and
appears as a suspended ceiling tile.
The ESD ceiling speaker is constructed with a central driver and four pivoting
tweeters and is housed in an enclosed shallow enclosure.
The Kramer complete K-overage ESD provides unmatched sound response in a
suspended ceiling device for the professional (PRO) and educational (EDU)
markets. This means that you get the sound you need but with a reduced number
of speakers.
The ESD ceiling speaker features:
• Complete K-overage ESD™ – a patent pending design with 4 pivoting
tweeters that direct the sound, based on the room environment, for equal
sound dispersion (ESD)
• Wide 180° sound dispersion
• One Kramer ESD speaker that replaces multiple standard speakers for quick
and easy installation
• Excellent bass response that is optimized for music and high−quality voice
reproduction
• 4 pivoting tweeters, 3/4” (6Ω) with silk domes
• A polypropylene cone woofer (8Ω)
• A 40W RMS power rating
• Smooth frequency response
• A shallow 4-inch depth (approx. 100mm)
• RoHS compliance
Compliance to RoHS means acting in full accordance with RoHS regulations that
restrict the use of certain dangerous substances commonly used in electronic and
electronic equipment
• A choice of models: tile size or half-tile size, stereo or mono (see table
below)
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• A bass port for a bass reflex effect (for educational models)
Figure 1: Tile Size ESD Ceiling Speaker (that fits into the ceiling)
The speaker is easily installed and is available in eight different models: PRO or
EDU, stereo or mono, tile size or half-tile size configurations, and a slightly smaller
size (for any region with suspended ceiling tiles of 595mm) as defined here:
Complete K-overage ESD® Ceiling Speakers Available Models
Model Name Part Number Description
Professional
tile size stereo
SPK-C812
• Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 2 left and 2 right silk dome tweeters
• No bass reflex
Professional
tile size mono
SPK-C813
• Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 4 silk dome tweeters
• No bass reflex
Professional
half-tile size
stereo
SPK-C814
• Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 2 left and 2 right silk dome tweeters
• No bass reflex
Professional
half-tile size
mono
SPK-C815
• Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 4 silk dome tweeters
• No bass reflex
Educational tile
size stereo
SPK-C816
• Paper cone woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 2 left and 2 right Ti pivoting tweeters, installer adjusted
• Bass reflex
Educational tile
size mono
SPK-C817
• Paper cone woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 4 Ti pivoting tweeters, installer adjusted
• Bass reflex
Educational
half-tile size
stereo
SPK-C818
• Paper cone woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 2 left and 2 right Ti pivoting tweeters, installer adjusted
• Bass reflex
Educational
half-tile size
mono
SPK-C819
• Paper cone woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 4 Ti pivoting tweeters, installer adjusted
• Bass reflex
Professional
Tile size stereo
(for
595mm
tiles)
SPK-C820
• Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber
• 2 left and 2 right silk dome tweeters
• No bass reflex
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3.1 Defining the ESD Ceiling Speaker
Figure 2 defines the ESD Ceiling Speaker:
Figure 2: ESD Ceiling Speaker
Flat Ceiling Speaker Features
# Feature Function
1 Speaker Tile Base Half-tile size or tile size
2 Speaker Steel Enclosure Shallow fireproof enclosure
3 INPUT Terminal Block Connector Connect to the audio source (see Section 4.24 )
Anchor Ring Secure the speaker to the ceiling anchoring point
5 Tweeters (4) Pivoting titanium or silk
6 Woofer Polypropylene or paper surrounded by rubber
7 Bass Port For a bass reflex effect
Top View
Underside View
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4 Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker
This section explains how to install the ESD Ceiling Speaker, that is:
• Choosing the best place to locate your speaker (see
Section 4.1
• Connecting the wires (see ) Section 4.2
• Determining the number of speakers (see ) Section 4.3
• Preparing the speaker for operation (see ) Section 4.4
• Installing the tile size speaker (see ) Section 4.5
• Installing the half-tile size speaker (see ) Section 4.6
4.1 Choosing the Best Location
)
Ideally, locate the speakers above the main listening area. Before doing so, be
sure that:
• The desired location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping,
AC ducts or water lines, and so on
• There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speaker
• The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects
4.2 The Input Pinout
Figure 3 illustrates the terminal block pinout for mono and stereo models
respectively:
Figure 3: ESD Ceiling Speaker Input Pinout
The red wire connects to the + pin and the black wire connects to
the – pin.
Mono Model Pinout Stereo Model Pinout
INPUT
R L
INPUT
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4.3 Determining the Number of Speakers Needed and their
Location
When installed in a room with a standard ceiling height of 2.7m (8.8 feet), the
optimal distance between the speakers is about 10 meters. The speaker should be
installed lengthwise relative to the shape of the room. The example in
Figure 4
shows the ESD Ceiling Speaker installed in a 10m x 5m room. A 10m x 5m room
size requires only one ESD speaker for full room coverage rather than four
standard ceiling speakers.
Figure 4: Speaker Location in a Room—using ESD Speakers vs. using Standard Ceiling Speakers
To achieve optimum sound quality and ESD (Equal Sound Dispersion):
• Select the appropriate output from the amplifier to use with the speaker
(either stereo or mono)
• If the size of the room only requires a single speaker, we recommend using the
mono/stereo speaker model for speech and music (see
Figure 5)
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• If the size of the room requires more than one speaker, use two mono
speaker models. Connect the speakers to the left and right connectors of the
amplifier, respectively (see
Figure ) 6
Figure 5: Connecting One Stereo
Speaker
Figure 6: Connecting Two Mono
Speakers
OUTPUT
INPUT
Amplifier
Speaker
8Ω
OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Amplifier
Speaker
Speaker
8Ω
8Ω
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4.4 Preparing the ESD Ceiling Speaker for Operation
Once the location of the speaker is fixed, prepare the speaker for operation as
follows:
1. Move each of the pivoting tweeters outward in an angle that is suited to the
room shape and size.
2. Run the wires from the amplifier through the ceiling.
3. Remove the ceiling tile at the place where you plan to install the speaker.
4. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker terminals (see
Figure 3) from the
adjacent ceiling tile opening.
5. Place the speaker temporarily in place, and test the audio quality.
6. If you are satisfied, disconnect the amplifier and remove the speaker from
the ceiling. If not, change the position of the tweeters and check the audio
quality again until you are happy with the results.
7. Fit the speaker grille over the speaker underside and tighten with screws.
To install the tile size speaker, see
Section 4.5
To install the half-tile size speaker, see
.
Section 4.6
4.5 Installing the Tile Size Speaker
.
1. Drop the speaker into the ceiling tile space.
Make sure that you position the speaker lengthwise relative to the room
shape (see
Figure 7).
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Figure 7: Fitting the Tile Size Speaker
2. Secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an
independent secure ceiling anchor point (see
Figure 8) as appropriate.
The anchor prevents the speaker from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart.
Figure 8: Securing the Speaker to a Ceiling Anchor Point
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3. If required, daisy-chain the next speaker (see Section 4.3
Note: Do not over-tighten the screws. It may cause damage to both the speakers
and the surface.
).
4.6 Installing the Half-Tile Size Speaker
When installing the half-tile size model:
1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Cut the ceiling tile in half (to 30x60cm).
3. Place the ceiling mounting bracket (supplied with the half-tile unit only)
between the ceiling rails, as illustrated in
Figure 9.
Figure 9: Placing the Ceiling Mounting Bracket
4. Drop the half-tile size speaker in the appropriate opening, so it is supported
by the ceiling rails and the ceiling mounting bracket (see
Figure 10).
No screws are needed.
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Figure 10: Fitting the Half-Tile Size Speaker
5. Replace half of the ceiling tile (see Figure 11).
Figure 11: Replacing the Ceiling Tile
6. Secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an
independent secure ceiling anchor point (see
Figure 8).
The anchor prevents the speaker from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart.
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Figure 12 shows an example of how the ESD Ceiling Speaker can be installed in a
boardroom setup:
Figure 12: ESD Ceiling Speaker in a Boardroom Setup
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5 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications of the PRO ESD Ceiling Speakers
INPUT POWER: 40W RMS; max. 80 W; continuous load: 40W (24Hr)
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY:
87dB SPL @1m
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 2kHz
MEAN SPL: 87dB +/- 1dB @1W-1m
FREQUENCY RANGE: Nominal: 80Hz-20kHz; max: 60Hz-20kHz
SPEAKER TYPE: Two-way closed ceiling speaker
WOOFER: 8” (203mm) polypropylene cone with rubber surround
TWEETER: 4 X 3/4” (19mm) silk dome pivoting tweeter
IMPEDANCE: Woofer: 8Ω; tweeter: 6Ω
SENSITIVITY: 87dB SPL @1W, 1m
DIMENSIONS: 30cm x 60cm x 10cm (half-tile size); 60cm x 60cm x 10cm (tile size);
59.5cm x 59.5cm x 10cm (tile size) for any region with suspended
ceiling tiles of 595mm
WEIGHT: 6.3kg (13.9lbs) approx. (half-tile size); 6.5kg (14.3lbs) approx. (tile
size)
SHIPPING W EIGHT: 7.8kg (17.2lbs) approx. (half tile); 8.0kg (17.6lbs) approx. (tile size)
ACCESSORIES: Ceiling mounting bracket (supplied with half-tile size units only)
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
Technical Specifications of the EDU ESD Ceiling Speakers
INPUT POWER:
40W RMS; max. 80 W
Continuous load: 40W (24Hr)
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY:
90dB SPL @1m
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 2kHz
MEAN SPL: 90dB +/- 1dB @1W-1m
FREQUENCY RANGE: Nominal: 150Hz-20kHz; max: 100Hz-20kHz
SPEAKER TYPE: Two-way bass reflex closed ceiling speaker
WOOFER: 8” (203mm) paper cone with rubber surround
TWEETER: 4 X 1” (25mm) titanium dome pivoting tweeter
IMPEDANCE: Woofer: 8Ω; tweeter: 6Ω
SENSITIVITY: 90dB SPL @1W, 1m
DIMENSIONS: 30cm x 60cm x 10cm (half-tile size); 60cm x 60cm x 10cm (tile size)
WEIGHT: 6.3kg (13.9lbs) approx. (half-tile size); 6.5kg (14.3lbs) approx. (tile
size)
SHIPPING W EIGHT: 7.8kg (17.2lbs) approx. (half-tile size); 8.0kg (17.6lbs) approx. (tile
size)
ACCESSORIES: Ceiling mounting bracket (supplied with half-tile size units only)
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND W HAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIE D WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
We warrant this produc t free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for one year from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be lia ble for:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
: All products returned to Kramer for service must hav e prior approval. This may be obt ained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic com patibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, com mercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Resid ential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not
covered by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. D amage, deterioration or malfunction res ulting from:
i) Accident, mis use, abuse, neglec t, fire, water, lightning or other ac ts of nature
ii) Product modification, or f ailure to follow instructions s upplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the prod uct (claims must be present ed to the carrier)
v) R emoval or installation of th e product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a prod uct defect
vii) Cartons, equi pment enclosures, cables or acces sories used in conjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are
the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from w hom the product was purch ased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of
warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a
contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the
product, loss of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recom mended interconnection cables to c onnect the machine to othe r components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and C E approved using ST P cable ( for twisted pair produ cts)
NOTE
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing
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