VCA8 CEILING SPEAKER ARRAY
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating.
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The VCA8 lay-in 2x2 drop tile ceiling speaker array has outstanding 360° of seamlessly smooth coverage
which greatly improves speech intelligibility and provides powerful crystal clear music reproduction. It takes
minutes to install, just remove one ceiling tile and lay-in the VCA8 into any standard drop ceiling tile grid
system. The 8 ohm input is compatible with any commercial or stereo sound system. We provide Quantity
Pricing and Discounts for Schools, Government and Military buyers click below.
FEATURES
� Omni Directional Speaker Coverage 360° x 180° (hemispherical)
� Infinite-baffle in-ceiling speaker’s drops into standard ceiling tile openings
� Powerful – 120W at 8Ω
� 3 - 6.5” Full Range Drivers
� Uniquely designed fire retardant ABS housing may be painted to match any décor
SPECIFICATIONS
System Type
Power Handling
Frequency Response 35 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
Impedance
Woofers 6.5" Aluminum
Dispersion
Driver Complement
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Net Weight
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)
Shipping Weight 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Omnidirectional 2' x 2' Ceiling Speaker Array
120W
92dB (half space)
8 ohm
180° x 360° (hemispherical)
Array of three full-range 6.5" drivers
23.75" (603.25 mm) x 23.75" (603.25 mm) x 4.75" (120.65 mm)
16 lbs (7.26 kg)
28" (711.2 mm) x 28" (711.2 mm) x 9.25" (234.95 mm)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
� Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use. The included conventions of safety
symbols and messages are regarded as very important precautions.
� We recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.
SAFETY SYMBOL AND MESSAGE CONVENTIONS
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating this product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety risks.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result
WARNING!
CAUTION!
in death or serious personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result
in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
***THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
THE PROVIDED INSTALLATION HARDWARE MUST BE USED TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT.
SPEAKER UNIT MUST BE ATTACHED BY A SAFETY CABLE!***
Pro Acoustics is not responsible for the structural integrity of the installation. Please make sure a qualied
technician installs this product and the building’s engineer or architect has approved the equipment and
installation.
1. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with all safety standards and regulations.
2. DO NOT install near any heat source such as stoves, radiators, heat registers, ampliers or any other
apparatus producing heat.
3. USE attachments and accessories as indicated by the manufacturer.
4. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
*No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
*WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached in accordance with the installation
instructions. No naked ame sources – such as candles – should be placed close to the product.
*CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
warranty.
CAUTION!
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT WITH THE GROUND STAKE ACCESSORY KIT.
Although they are designed to withstand the elements, there are precautions you should take to optimize the
long-term performance of your speaker. Keep soil and wood chips from covering the speaker grill. If soil
accumulates on the grill, it can be rinsed away with low water pressure. Chemicals commonly used in the
yard can potentially damage the rubber elements of the speaker. Avoid spraying such chemicals onto or near
the speaker. Also, avoid placing the speakers where the grill area will come in direct contact with sprinklers.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
PREPARATION
� Remove the speaker from the box and packaging.
� Remove the ceiling tile from the grid where you wish to install the speaker. NOTE: If you are installing the
speaker into a 2’ x 4’ ceiling tile space, you will need to cut the tile to fit the speaker and use a common
ceiling t-rail.
� Pull all needed wires.
� Set the 70 volt/8 ohm tap selector: Use the transformer switch to match the input voltage specified by the
system designer. To do this you may need to slide the switch from 70 volt (factory default setting) to 25
volt or, in some cases, to bypass directly. This switch is located next to the power level selector switch.
Both 70 volt and 25 volt settings are available, as well as a bypass to the 8 ohm driver.
� Adjust the transformer “tap” setting according to the level specified by the system designer. The
ESSENTIALS and PRIVACY speakers are set at a factory default 2 watt tap setting prior to shipping.
The APPLAUSE speakers are set at factory default 7.5 watt tap setting prior to shipping.
*Use in conjunction with amplifier output/rating requirements.
**Do not feed 70 volt or 25 volt signal into the speakers when the 8 ohm bypass mode has been selected.
This will permanently damage the speaker
***Do not exceed the maximum power rating of the speaker. The maximum power rating for each speaker is
as follows: ESSENTIALS = 8 watts, PRIVACY = 4 watts, APPLAUSE = 30 watts
TERMINATION
� Connect all wires.
INSTALLATION
� Connect the safety cables. See warning section on page 3.
� Angle the SD4 to fit into the ceiling and place the speaker driver side down into the tile.
W
R
ONG
W
R
ONG
BASIC SPEAKER INSTALLATION
Figure 1.
Correct Speaker Wiring Incorrect Speaker Wiring
SPEAKER OUTPUT
70V 100V
COM
16Ω
8Ω
4Ω
+
Be careful not to cross wires when installing your speakers. Wiring should always be negative to negative
-
and positive to positive.
(Figure 2. shows speaker incorrectly wired).
Figure 2.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
COM
70V 100V
16Ω
8Ω
4Ω
+
-
BASIC ATTENUATOR/VOLUME CONTROL INSTALLATION
Figure 3.
Full Remote Control Attenuation Zone Remote Control Attenuation
SPEAKER OUTPUT
COM
8Ω
4Ω
ATT IN
SPK OUT SPK OUT
a. b.
+
-
70V 100V
16Ω
+
-
Figure 4.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
70V 100V
COM
16Ω
8Ω
4Ω
ATT IN
+
a. b.
-
+
-
Be sure to note that 2 VCA8 speakers in parallel = a 4 Ohm load.
(Figure 4. shows speaker incorrectly wired. 2 VCA8s do not equal an 8 Ohm load).
SERVICE
Ensure the problem is not related to operator error, or system devices that are external to this unit. Information provided in the troubleshooting portion of this manual may help with this process. Once it is certain that
the problem is related to the product contact your warranty provider as described in the warranty section of
this manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY
PRO ACOUSTICS, LLC. ("PRO ACOUSTICS") warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below), for the following periods from
the date of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY COVERS THE LISTED PRODUCTS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR
WORKMANSHIP FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIOD
Warranty Terms
Speakers
Amplifiers & Electronics
Microphones
Accessories
PRO ACOUSTICS will repair or replace (at PRO ACOUSTICS's option) this product or any defective parts
(excluding electronics and amplifiers) in this product.
2 Years
1 Year
1Year
1Year
Your authorized PRO ACOUSTICS dealer will inspect the product and, if your dealer is not equipped to
perform the repair of your PRO ACOUSTICS product, they will replace your product or return it to PRO
ACOUSTICS for repair, at their discretion. 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 to obtain warranty
service.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product.
This warranty is invalid if this product was not purchased from a PRO ACOUSTICS authorized dealer. Cosmetic damage or damage due to the accident, acts of God, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of, or to any part of, the product are not covered in this warranty. This warranty does not cover
damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than
PRO ACOUSTICS or a PRO ACOUSTICS dealer which is authorized to do PRO ACOUSTICS warranty work.
Any unauthorized repairs will void this warranty.
This warranty does not cover products sold as is.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER. PRO ACOUSTICS U.S.A. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Specifications may change without notice.
PURE RESONANCE AUDIO
(866) 676-7804
sales@pureresonanceaudio.com
www.PureResonanceAudio.com
Loading...