RCF C 5212-64, C 5212-66, C 5212-94, C 5212-96, C 5212-99 Owner's Manual
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C 5212-64
OWNER MANUAL
MANUALE D’USO
- NEW ‘COMPACT’ SERIES
LOUDSPEAKERS
C 5212-66
C 5212-94
C 5212-96
C 5212-99
C 5215-64
C 5215-66
C 5215-94
C 5215-96
C 5215-99
- DIFFUSORI ACUSTICI DELLA
NUOVA SERIE “COMPACT”
C 7312-64
C 7312-94
C 9315-64
C 9315-94
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY AND OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
DESCRIPTION
INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS
NOTES ABOUT LOW IMPEDANCE CONNECTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
C 5212, C 7312 DIMENSIONS
C 5215, C 9315 DIMENSIONS
ITALIANO
AVVERTENZE PER LA SICUREZZA
DESCRIZIONE
INSTALLAZIONE
COLLEGAMENTI
NOTE SUI SISTEMI CON CONNESSIONE A BASSA IMPEDENZA
DATI TECNICI
DIMENSIONI C 5212, C 7312
DIMENSIONI C 5215, C 9315
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES
Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully
and keep it on hand for future reference. This manual is to be considered an integral part
of this product and must accompany it when it changes ownership as a reference for
correct installation and use as well as for the safety precautions.
RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of
this product.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of re or electric shock, never expose this loudspeaker to
rain or humidity and also dust.
SAFETY AND OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1. All the precautions, in particular the safety ones, must be read with special attention,
as they provide important information.
2. Loudspeaker lines (amplier outputs) can have a sufciently high voltage to involve
a risk of electrocution: never install or connect this loudspeaker when ampliers are
switched on.
3. Make sure all connections have been made correctly and the loudspeaker input
impedance is suitable for the amplier output.
4. Protect loudspeaker lines from damage; make sure they are positioned in a way that
they cannot be stepped on or crushed by objects.
IMPORTANT
5. Make sure that no objects or liquids can get into this product, as this may cause a
short circuit.
6. Never attempt to carry out any operations, modications or repairs that are not
expressly described in this manual.
Contact your authorized service centre or qualified personnel should any of the
following occur:
- The loudspeaker does not function (or works in an anomalous way).
- The cable has been damaged.
- Objects or liquids are inside the loudspeaker.
- The loudspeaker has been damaged due to heavy impacts or re.
7. Should the loudspeaker emit any strange odours or smoke, remove it from the line
after having immediately switched the amplier off.
8. Do not connect this product to any equipment or accessories not foreseen.
For suspended installation, only use the dedicated anchoring points and do not try to
hang this loudspeaker by using elements that are unsuitable or not specic for this
purpose.
Also check the suitability of the support surface to which the product is anchored (wall,
ceiling, structure, etc.), and the components used for attachment (screw anchors, screws,
brackets not supplied by RCF etc.), which must guarantee the security of the system /
installation over time, also considering, for example, the mechanical vibrations normally
generated by transducers.
9. RCF S.p.A. strongly recommends this product is only installed by professional qualied
installers (or specialised rms) who can ensure a correct installation and certify it
according to the regulations in force.
The entire audio system must comply with the current standards and regulations
regarding electrical systems.
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10. Mechanical and electrical factors need to be considered when installing a
professional audio system (in addition to those which are strictly acoustic, such as sound
pressure, angles of coverage, frequency response, etc.).
11. Hearing loss
Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. The acoustic pressure
level that leads to hearing loss is different from person to person and depends on the
duration of exposure.
To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high levels of acoustic pressure, anyone
who is exposed to these levels should use adequate protection devices.
When a transducer capable of producing high sound levels is being used, it is necessary
to wear ear plugs or protective earphones.
See the technical specications in the instruction manual for the maximum sound
pressure the loudspeaker is capable of producing.
12. To ensure a correct sound reproduction, loudspeaker phase is to be respected
(loudspeakers are connected respecting the amplier polarity). This is important when
loudspeakers are installed adjacent one another, for instance, in the same room.
13. To prevent inductive effects from causing hum, noise and a bad system working,
loudspeaker lines should not be laid together with other electric cables (mains),
microphone or line level signal cables connected to amplier inputs.
14. The loudspeaker cable shall have wires (twisted, if possible, to reduce inductive
effects due to surrounding electro-magnetic elds) with a suitable section and a sufcient
electrical insulation. Refer to local regulations since there may be additional requirements
about cable characteristics.
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15. Do NOT connect the loudspeaker low impedance (8 ) input to 70 / 100 V constant
voltage lines.
16. Install this loudspeaker far from any heat source.
17. Do not overload the loudspeaker with too much power.
18. Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the
external parts of this product. Use a dry cloth.
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RCF S.P.A. THANKS YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, WHICH HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE RELIABILITY AND HIGH PERFORMANCE.
DESCRIPTION
The new ‘Compact’ series includes a wide range of high quality 2-way passive
loudspeakers for xed installations. It is based on the RCF exclusive ‘Coverage Matching
Design’ technology, that helps guarantee an optimal transition between the high
frequency horn polar pattern and the low frequency woofer directivity.
The horn can be rotated, allowing to install the loudspeaker either vertically or horizontally.
This manual covers 4 models of the new series:
- C 5212 two-way loudspeaker, 12” woofer (3” voice coil) and 1.4” driver (2.5” voice coil)
- C 5215 two-way loudspeaker, 15” woofer (3” voice coil) and 1.4” driver (2.5” voice coil)
- C 7312 two-way loudspeaker, 12” woofer (4” voice coil) and 2” driver (3” voice coil)
- C 9315 two-way loudspeaker, 15” woofer (4” voice coil) and 2” driver (3” voice coil).
The C 5212 and C 5215 models are available with 5 different horn dispersions, indicated
by 5 different sufxes:
- C 5212-64, C 5212 having 60° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5212-66, C 5212 having 60° (horizontal) x 60° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5212-94, C 5212 having 90° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5212-96, C 5212 having 90° (horizontal) x 60° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5212-99, C 5212 having 90° (horizontal) x 90° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5215-64, C 5215 having 60° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5215-66, C 5215 having 60° (horizontal) x 60° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5215-94, C 5215 having 90° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5215-96, C 5215 having 90° (horizontal) x 60° (vertical) dispersion
- C 5215-99, C 5215 having 90° (horizontal) x 90° (vertical) dispersion.
The C 7312 and C 9315 models are available with 2 different horn dispersions, indicated
by 2 different sufxes:
- C 7312-64, C 7312 having 60° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 7312-94, C 7312 having 90° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 9315-64, C 9315 having 60° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion
- C 9315-94, C 9315 having 90° (horizontal) x 40° (vertical) dispersion.
All models are carefully assembled in Italy (in our main factory) and include RCF woofers
and drivers that are the best of the most recent technology about transducers.
All loudspeakers are equipped with a high power handling ‘Low Impedance Compensated
Crossover’, having an electronic protection for the driver.
It is also possible to choose the “bi-amp” mode (an amplier for low frequencies and
another one for high frequencies) by using an external crossover.
All cabinets are made of Baltic birch plywood (heavy duty painted) and allow different
installation options.
The steel front grilles are protected with a robust double mesh polyester clothing.
The front RCF logo is easily rotatable.
All models are equipped with top and bottom ‘Multiplates’ for either wall or suspended
mounting with chains.
Installation points are available on rear panels.
All models have two Neutrik Speakon NL4 connectors (audio input and parallel link output).
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Loudspeakers are to be install by qualied personnel, respecting all safety standards.
Loudspeakers are to be installed securely.
Make sure the support structure (walls / ceilings) has the necessary mechanical
characteristics for the loudspeaker weight, without the risk of a fall that could damage
things or cause an injury.
Use attachments elements suitable for walls / ceilings (e.g. wall plugs for bricks, concrete, etc.).
a) HORIZONTAL MOUNTING WITH U BRACKET
NECESSARY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY:
- AC NC12 H-BR (for the C 5212-64, C 5212-66, C 5212-94, C 5212-96,
C 5212-99, C 7312-64, C 7312-94 models)
- AC NC15 H-BR (for the C 5215-64, C 5215-66, C 5215-94, C 5215-96,
C 5215-99, C 9315-64, C 9315-94 models).
Fix the U bracket to the wall / ceiling through at least 4 lateral wall plugs (max. M8) plus a
central one (max. M10).
Mount the U bracket to the loudspeaker by tightening the two M10x35 bolts into the two
central holes of the multiplates, as shown in the gure below.
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As an alternative, it is possible to install the loudspeaker a bit less prominent, tanks to the U
bracket inner holes. Before tightening the two M10 bolts, adjust the loudspeaker vertical tilt
and then x it through two M5x20 bolts into one of the 7 small holes of the U bracket.
Note: do Not tilt the loudspeaker upwards!
iNstead of simple m10 bolts, it is possible to use the iNcluded kNobs (haviNg m10 bolts).
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b) VERTICAL MOUNTING WITH U BRACKET
NECESSARY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY:
- AC NC12 V-BR (for the C 5212-64, C 5212-66, C 5212-94, C 5212-96, C 521299, C 7312-64, C 7312-94 models)
- AC NC15 V-BR (for the C 5215-64, C 5215-66, C 5215-94, C 5215-96, C 521599, C 9315-64, C 9315-94 models).
Fix the U bracket to the wall / ceiling through at least 4 lateral wall plugs (max. M8) plus
a central one (max. M10).
Mount the U bracket to the loudspeaker by tightening the two M10x35 bolts into the two
lateral holes of the loudspeaker, as shown in the gure below.
As an alternative, it is possible to install the loudspeaker a bit less prominent, tanks to
the U bracket inner holes.
Before tightening the two M10 bolts, adjust the loudspeaker vertical tilt and then x it
through two M4.2x22 self-threading screws (passing through the small hole of the U
bracket) directly into the loudspeaker cabinet wood.
Note: do NOT tilt the loudspeaker upwards!
Instead of simple M10 bolts, it is possible to use the included knobs (having M10 bolts).
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c) SUSPENDED MOUNTING WITH A DEDICATED ACCESSORY
NECESSARY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY: AC NC-FB2
The AC NC-FB2 accessory is a bracket with holes that allows the loudspeaker suspension
with two M10 D-shackles and chains (not included).
Fix the AC NC-FB2 accessory to the loudspeaker top multiplate through four M5 at
head, as shown in the gure below.
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