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Audio Systems
OWNER’S MANUAL
CEILING SPEAKERS
C500 • C605 • C610 • C620 • C640
C645 • C790 • C800 • C850
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Before installing your speakers, you should consider their
placement carefully, taking into account the location of
electrical, plumbing and other xtures. Contact your Dealer
for assistance if you are unsure of the best location for your
particular listening environment.
Placement In Ceiling: When placing your speakers into the
ceiling, they should ideally be located above the primary listening area. If the speakers are positioned far away from the
primary listening area, adjust the pivoting tweeters so they are
pointed towards it.
Note: To avoid possible damage to the pivoting tweeters, read the
section entitled “SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS” in this manual prior to
performing the tweeter adjustment.
In a very large room with high ceilings, it may be necessary to
place additional speakers throughout the room. Contact your
Procient Audio Systems Dealer for assistance.
MOUNTING SURFACE PREPARATION
New Construction - Unnished Ceilings
A Pre-Construction Bracket, available from your Dealer, may
be installed prior to drywall application across joists (up to
24" on-center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole
is cut and the drywall is installed, the speakers are then easily
installed following the instructions for mounting in “Finished
Ceilings” below. Note: If the speakers are to be mounted more
than 24" on-center, a special “Extra Long Wing” is available from
your Dealer.
Finished Ceilings
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker locations. See your Dealer for
more information about cable installation. After the cable has
been properly installed, you are ready to mount the speakers.
Following the simple steps listed below will result in a professional looking installation:
1. Determine the best area to mount your speakers. This area
of the ceiling should be free of obstructions such as electrical conduit, HVAC ducts, or water lines. This can best be
determined by noting the placement of xtures and gaining
access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of the
location of such obstacles.
3. Mark the hole. A template for setting the hole is provided
in the box (along with two paint mask inserts for use when
painting). Position the template in the desired position and
pencil an outline on the ceiling.
4. Cutting the hole. CAUTION: This is the most important part
of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether any
obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area, you
should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your
penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw, cutting at a 45˚
angle towards the inside of the hole. (See Diagram 1) Cutting
the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much
easier, using the piece cut out. Once you have determined
that there aren’t any obstructions in your desired mounting
location, start cutting the nished hole at a 90˚ angle to the
ceiling surface.
Diagram 1:
Ceiling Cut Out
2. Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. We highly recommend using a good stud-nder tool
for this procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some
other object or molding in the room, make sure you consider the size of the bae ange which extends beyond the
mounting hole.
5. Add insulation. If the area in the ceiling is not already
insulated, add an adequate amount insulation material to
loosely cover the back of the speaker. If the insulation material used is faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper
away from the speaker.
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SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS
The Ceiling Series speakers come from the factory with the
tweeter facing straight out from the bae. This will result
in the overall smoothest response. However, depending on
your particular primary listening area, room acoustics, ceiling
height, or personal preference, you may nd the sound more
pleasing by pointing the tweeters in a particular direction. If
additional treble is desired in the primary listening area, point
the tweeter towards that area; and if less treble is required,
point the tweeter away. Push gently at the edge of the tweeter
to point it in the desired direction. (See Diagram 2)
CAUTION: Avoid touching metal dome tweeters, as damage
may occur (C640, C645, C800, and C850).
Diagram 2:
Tweeter
Tweeter Adjustment
The switch labeled TREBLE allows for 3dB of treble adjustment.
Your speakers were shipped with the treble switch in the “–”
position, providing the most linear frequency response. If you
desire more treble, move the switch to the “+” position, and the
tweeter will play 3dB higher. To return to the neutral setting,
push the switch back to the “–” position. (See Diagram 3)
Woofer Adjustment (C640, C645, C800, & C850):
The switch labeled BASS allows for 3dB of bass adjustment.
Your speakers were shipped with the bass set to “–”. This setting provides the attest bass frequency response. If you desire
more bass, push the switch to the “+” position and the bass
will play 3dB higher. To return to the neutral setting, push the
switch back to the “–” position. (See Diagram 3)
Bass Adjustment Switch
(C640, C645, C800, & C850):
Diagram 3:
Adjustment Switches
Push Tweeter Here
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
The unique integral four-foot mounting system incorporated
into each Ceiling Series speaker allows for a quick installation
by following these easy steps:
1. Remove the grille. It may be necessary to push one or two
of the mounting screws and its attached foot towards the
bae and against the inside surface of the grille to force the
grille out of its retaining groove.
2. Attach the speaker cable (observing the proper polarity with
your amplier, + to + and – to –). Make sure the left channel
of the amplier is connected to the left speaker, and the right
channel is connected to the right speaker.
3. Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the
opening, and insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the
speaker into the hole.
Treble Adjustment Switch
Note: The ange of the speaker is designed to ex and conform
to any small imperfections in the ceiling’s surface. Tighten the
four screws on the front of the bae only enough to make the
ange become snug against the ceiling. As you tighten the
screws, the feet will automatically ip into an outward position
(See Diagram 4), thereby clamping the drywall between the feet
and the ange. CAUTION: Over-tightening may warp the
bae, crack the ceiling, cause the ange to distort, and
make the grille dicult to install.
4. Push the grille rmly into the slot in the speaker bae.
Diagram 4:
Mounting Feet
PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
If you plan to paint your speakers, we recommend that it be
done prior to installation. If you plan to paint your speakers
sometime in the future, it is best to remove them by simply
reversing the steps for “SPEAKER INSTALLATION” above.
If it is necessary to paint the speakers when they are in the
ceiling, the paint masks provided in the carton must be
installed between the grille and ange while they are being
painted with the ceiling.
Before painting your speakers, remove the white acoustic blanket under the grilles. Once the speakers have been painted,
return the acoustic blanket back into place.
Great care should be taken not to clog the holes of the grille,
as this will reduce the sound quality of the speakers.
Procient recommends only light spray painting using 5 parts
thinning agent to 1 part paint.
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SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
C500 C605 C610
Speaker Type: 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling
Tweeter: Pivoting ½" Polyamide Dome ¾" Soft Dome Pivoting 1" Soft Dome
Woofer: 5¼" Polypropylene Cone 6½" Polypropylene Cone 6½" Polypropylene Cone
with Rubber Surround with Rubber Surround with Rubber Surround
Impedance: 8 8 8
Sensitivity: 90dB 1W/1m 90dB 1W/1m 91dB 1W/1m
Contour Switches: – – –
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz 45Hz - 20kHz 40Hz - 20kHz
Power Handling: 75 watts 75 watts 85 watts
Diameter x Depth: 7¾" x 3¼" 9¼" x 3⁄" 9¼" x 3⁄"
Ceiling Cut Out:
C620 C640 C645
Speaker Type: 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling
Tweeter: Pivoting 1" Silk Dome Pivoting 1" Aluminum Dome Pivoting 1" Aluminum Dome
Woofer:
with Rubber Surround with Rubber Surround Magnesium Woofer Basket
and Rubber Surround
6⁄" 8¼" 8¼"
6½" Polypropylene Cone 6½" Graphite Cone 6½" Kevlar Cone with Cast
Impedance: 8 8 8
Sensitivity:
91dB 1W/1m 92dB 1W/1m 92dB 1W/1m
Contour Switches: – Front-Mounted 2-Position Front-Mounted 2-Position
+3dB Bass & Treble Switches +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
Frequency Response: 36Hz - 20kHz 32Hz - 22kHz 32Hz - 22kHz
Power Handling: 100 watts 125 watts 150 watts
Diameter x Depth:
Ceiling Cut Out:
9¼" x 3⁄"
8¼" 8¼" 8¼"
C790
9¼" x 3⁄" 9¼" x 3⁄"
C800 C850
Speaker Type: 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling 2-Way Coaxial In-Ceiling
Tweeter: Pivoting 1" Soft Dome Pivoting 1" Aluminum Dome Pivoting 1" Aluminum Dome
Woofer: 8" Polypropylene Cone 8" Graphite Cone
8" Kevlar Cone with Cast
with Rubber Surround with Rubber Surround Magnesium Woofer Basket
and Rubber Surround
Impedance: 8 8 8
Sensitivity:
92dB 1W/1m 92dB 1W/1m 92dB 1W/1m
Contour Switches: – Front-Mounted 2-Position Front-Mounted 3-Position
+3dB Bass & Treble Switches ±3dB Bass & Treble Switches
Frequency Response:
36Hz - 20kHz 28Hz - 22kHz 28Hz - 22kHz
Power Handling: 125 watts 150 watts 175 watts
Diameter x Depth:
Ceiling Cut Out:
11⁄ " x 4¼" 11⁄ " x 4¼" 11⁄ " x 4¼"
9⁄" 9⁄" 9⁄"
Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
Audio Systems
Procient Audio Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of ten years, provided
the speaker was purchased from a Procient Audio Systems
Authorized Dealer.
Defective products must be shipped, prepaid and insured,
together with proof of purchase, to the Procient Audio
Systems Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased,
or to Procient Audio Systems at the address listed on this
installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will
be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original
shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In
any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by
the purchaser.
If, upon examination at the Factory or Procient Audio Systems
Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, Procient Audio Systems or the Procient Audio
Systems Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace
this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.
If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired
eectively, Procient Audio Systems, at its sole option, may
replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value.
In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modication
to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface
modication is required, Procient Audio Systems assumes
no responsibility or liability for such modication. All replaced
parts and product become the property of Procient Audio
Systems. Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will
be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable
time, freight prepaid.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence,
inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use,
voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or
service, repair or modication of the product which has not
been authorized or approved by Procient Audio Systems. This
Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused
by environmental conditions. This warranty will be void if the
Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered
with or defaced.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If
the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above. In no event will Procient
Audio Systems be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product,
even if Procient Audio Systems. or a Procient Audio Systems
Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such
damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.
All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration
of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation
on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
For technical inquiries please call 800.448.0976 or email us at techsupport@procientaudio.com. We are available to assist you
every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
800.448.0976 • Fax 951.787.8747 • procientaudio.com
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