Toa F-122C User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CEILING SPEAKER SYSTEM F-122C

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 2

3. FEATURES ................................................ 3

4. NOMENCLATURE AND DIMENSIONS .... 3

5. INSTALLATION ......................................... 4

6. REMOVING THE SPEAKER

FOR MAINTENANCE ................................. 9

7. REPAINTING THE SPEAKER .................. 10

8. ABOUT THE INPUT OVERLOAD

PROTECTION CIRCUITRY ...................... 10

9. ABOUT EQUALIZATION .......................... 10

10. SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 12

Accessories ............................................... 12

Optional Components ................................ 12

Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit.
We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Leave the installation to your TOA dealer because
the installation requires expert knowledge.
Improper installation may cause the unit to fall,
resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.

• Install the unit in a location that can structurally
support the weight of the unit and its mounting
hardware. Doing otherwise may result in the unit
falling down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.

• Do not use other methods than specified to mount
the unit. Extreme force is applied to the unit and
the unit could fall off, possibly resulting in personal
injuries.

• Attach the safety wire to the unit. If not attached,
the unit could fall off, resulting in personal injury.

• Tighten each screw securely. Ensure that the unit
has no loose joints after installation to prevent
accidents that could result in personal injury.

• Do not hold the diffuser as a handle to carry the
unit. If the diffuser breaks off, the unit falls off,
resulting in possible personal injury.

• Use the specified mounting hardware in
combination. Doing otherwise may cause the unit
or component to fall off, resulting in personal injury.

• Should the following irregularity be found during
use, immediately stop operating the unit and
contact your nearest TOA dealer. Further attempt
to use under this condition may cause fire or
electric shock.

· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming

from the unit

· If no tone sounds

• Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations,
in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, near the
heaters, or in locations generating sooty smoke or
steam as doing otherwise may result in fire or
electric shock.

• Do not operate the unit for an extended period of
time with the sound distorting. This is an indication
of a malfunction, which in turn can cause heat to
generate and result in a fire.

• Avoid touching the unit's sharp metal edge to
prevent injury.

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CAUTION

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.

• Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages
regarded as very important precautions are included.

• We also 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 your product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result 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

CAUTION

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The F-122C is a flush-mounted ceiling speaker that offers a wide frequency range and high-quality sound
output. Use of its supplied and optional mounting hardware permits versatile mounting to match a wide range
of applications and installation locations.

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4. NOMENCLATURE AND DIMENSIONS

3. FEATURES

• Bass-reflex speaker system designed to provide a wide frequency range and high power handling capability.

• Wide-dispersion flush-mount ceiling speaker design employs unique acoustic construction to realize a wide

area of coverage. Uniform sound output levels are achievable not only directly under the speaker, but also
over a wide radius.

• Because the speaker is provided with both low- and high-impedance operating capability, it can be used in
many different applications. Front panel-mounted input selector switch permits easy verification and change
of current impedance settings, even after installation.

• Easy installation. Can be quickly and accurately mounted to ceilings and walls.

• Rotating front grille can be installed quickly and conveniently.

• Attractive exterior design specially created by an interior designer blends naturally with any architectural

space, enhancing the immediate area's sense of harmony.

• Optional mounting hardware permits exposed installation or installation in weak ceiling panels.

Unit: mm (inches)

[Front]

Front grille (accessory)

[Rear]

Cord clamp

Safety wire hook Detachable input connector

[Side]

41 (1 39/64)

/16)

1

ø230 (9

229 (9 1/64)

/64)

43

ø195 (7

/8)

5

Approx. 600 (23

Safety wire (accessory)

[Ceiling mounting]

Ceiling reinforcement ring

(accessory)

Mounting hole: ø200 (7

7

/8)

/64)

/8)

29

7

Max. 37 (1

Max. 200 (7

Ceiling panel

5. INSTALLATION

The F-122C ceiling speaker can be mounted in 5 different configurations:

Step 1. Cut a ø200 mm (7

7

/8") hole in the ceiling.

Use the supplied paper pattern to position and trace the hole.

Step 2. Connect the speaker cable to the detachable input connector.

Tip

The following matching cable types are recommended:

• Solid copper wire: ø0.5 – ø1.6 mm (equivalent to AWG 24 – 14)

• Stranded copper wire: 0.2 – 2.5 mm

2

(equivalent to AWG 24 – 14)

2-1. Remove the detachable input connector from the

speaker's wiring socket, and loosen the screw of the
terminal to be used.

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• Direct mounting to a ceiling panel

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring.

• Mounting to a ceiling frame

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in conjunction with the optional HY-TB1 Tile Bar Bridge.

• Ceiling mounting in a larger than specified hole

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in conjunction with the optional HY-TR1 Trim Ring.

• Mounting to an anchor bolt

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in conjunction with the optional HY-AH1 Anchor Hanging
Bracket.

• Hanging from a ceiling suspension pipe (exposed installation)

Use the optional HY-BC1 Back Can.

Mount the speaker using the most appropriate method for the ceiling panel or installation location.

2-2. Insert the stripped cable end into the terminal and tighten the terminal screw with a screwdriver.

Caution

If not making bridge connections,
be sure to tighten unused terminal
screws to avoid their vibration.

[If bridging][If not bridging]

ø200 ±5 mm (7

7

/8 ±13/64")

Ceiling panel

Detachable input
connector

Speaker unit

From Amplifier

5 mm
(13/64")

To the
next speaker

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Step 3. Mount fittings to a ceiling or hanging pipe.

3-1. Direct mounting to a ceiling panel

Fold the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in half*
and insert it through the mounting hole in the
ceiling panel, then open it with its tabs facing up.
Place the ring on the ceiling panel aligning it with
the mounting hole.

* The reinforcement ring is too large to be inserted

into the mounting hole unless folded.

3-2. Mounting to a ceiling frame

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in conjunction with the optional HY-TB1 Tile Bar Bridge.

Note

Refer to the instruction manual included with the HY-TB1 for the correct ceiling mounting procedure.

[Installed HY-TB1]

3-3. Ceiling mounting in a larger than specified hole

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in conjunction with the optional HY-TR1 Trim Ring.

Note

Refer to the instruction manual included with the HY-TR1 for the correct ceiling mounting procedure.

[Installed HY-TR1]

Mounting hole

Ceiling reinforcement ring
(accessory)

Reinforcement ring placed on ceiling panel

These tabs must
face upward,
away from the hole.

HY-TB1 (optional)

Ceiling panelCeiling reinforcement ring (accessory)

Ceiling frame

ø200 – ø300 mm

7

(7

/8" – 11 13/16")

Ceiling reinforcement ring (accessory)

HY-TR1

(optional)

Ceiling panel

Speaker unit

3-4. Mounting to an anchor bolt

Use the supplied ceiling reinforcement ring in
conjunction with the optional HY-AH1 Anchor
Hanging Bracket.

Note

Refer to the instruction manual included with the
HY-AH1 for the correct mounting procedure.

3-5. Hanging from a ceiling suspension pipe (exposed installation)

Use the optional HY-BC1 Back Can.

Notes

• The supplied ceiling reinforcement ring is
not used.

• Refer to the instruction manual included
with the HY-BC1 for Back Can installation.

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Step 4. Attach a safety wire to prevent the speaker from accidentally falling.

To attach, tie one end of the supplied safety wire around the speaker's safety wire hook, and tie its
snap ring around a secure C-channel bar or suspension pipe.

[Flush ceiling mounting] [Exposed mounting]

[Installed HY-AH1]

Anchor bolt

HY-AH1
(optional)

Ceiling reinforcement
ring (accessory)

Ceiling panel

[Installed HY-BC1]

(Example of mounting to suspension pipe)

Speaker cable

Suspension pipe

Caution

Ensure that this length is
shorter than 53 mm (2

HY-BC1 (optional)

3

/32").

Safety wire hook

Safety wire
(accessory)

Secure C-channel bar or
anchor bolt in the ceiling

Speaker unit

Suspension pipe

HY-BC1
(optional)

Safety wire
(accessory)

Speaker unit

Safety wire hook

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Step 5. Make speaker cable connection.

5-1. Plug the wired detachable input connector into the speaker's wiring socket.

5-2. Fix the speaker cable with the cord clamp.

Step 6. Mount the speaker.

Caution

Before mounting, check to be sure that the speaker's
3 mounting tabs are turned inside the unit as shown in the figure.
If turned outward, the speaker cannot be inserted through the
mounting hole.

6-1. Flush ceiling mounting

(in the cases of Steps 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4)

Insert the speaker through the mounting hole till it contacts
the ceiling panel. While doing so, avoid directly touching
the speaker's diffuser section.

WARNING

Never grab the diffuser section as a
hand hold. The speaker could fall
due to damage, resulting in possible
personal injury.

Rotate and tighten the mounting tab axis
screws (3 places) on the unit clockwise to their
full stop in order to grip the ceiling panel with
the mounting tabs.

Loosen the cord clamp fixing screws and open the cord clamp.
Then, pass the speaker cable between both screws.

Speaker cable

Tighten the clamp fixing screws to
fix the speaker cable with the cord clamp.

Confirm the connector will not pull out.

Pull on the cable here to confirm that
speaker cable is securely fixed.

Cord clamp

Clamp fixing screw (2 pieces)

Detachable input connector

Detachable input
connector

Cord clamp

5

-2

Speaker unit

Mounting
tab

Out

5

-1

In

Diffuser section

Mounting hole

Speaker unit

Diffuser section

Mounting tab

Mounting tab axis screw

Use an electric screwdriver to tighten.
(Tightening torque: 6 – 10 kgf·cm)

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6-2. Exposed mounting (in the case of Step 3-5)

Follow Step 6-1 to mount.

Note

The ceiling reinforcement ring supplied
with the speaker is not used.

Step 8. Attach the front grille.

Align the tabs (3 places) on the back side of the grille
with the corresponding notches in the unit, then rotate
the grille to full stop in the direction indicated by the
"LOCK" arrow.

Tip

The front grille employs a double-locking system that
clicks into place once partway through rotation, but
only locks into position at its point of full rotation.
Always be sure to rotate the grille to its full stop.

Important

Never set this switch to low impedance (8 Ω or 16 Ω) when using a high impedance 25, 70, or 100 V
line. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to the speaker or amplifier.

Step 7. Set the input power.

Turn the input selector switch (on the unit's front) to set it to the desired input impedance using a
slotted screwdriver.

Note: The switch is factory-preset to 330 Ω.

Speaker unit

Mounting tab

HY-BC1 Back Can attached
to suspension pipe
(optional)

Caution

Take care not to pinch the
speaker cable and safety wire
(supplied with the speaker).

Electric screwdriver

Speaker's front

Slotted screwdriver

Input selector switch

Speaker unit

Notch (3 places)

LOCK

Front grille (accessory)

Tab (3 places)

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6. REMOVING THE SPEAKER FOR MAINTENANCE

6.1. Detaching the Front Grille

Turn the front grille counterclockwise to full stop, then lightly
pull it downward.

Tip

The front grille employs a double-locking system.
If the grille cannot be detached when lightly pulled downward,
it likely has not yet been fully rotated back to the detachment
position. In such cases, take care to rotate the grill fully
counterclockwise in order to release the lock.

6.2. Removing the Speaker

Rotate the 3 mounting tab axis screws counterclockwise. The mounting tabs rise as they turn, allowing the
speaker to be removed.

Caution

When loosening the mounting tab axis screws, support the speaker by hand to prevent it from falling.

2

Pull lightly.

1

Unlock

Front grille

Screw cap

Mounting tab

Mounting tab axis screw

Use an electric screwdriver to detach.

Caution

Be sure to set the screwdriver's torque for under 4 kgf·cm.
Failure to do so may cause the Screw cap and the Mounting tab to fall off
on the rear of ceiling panel.

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Step 1. Clean the front grille before painting.

Wipe with a soft cloth dampened in a detergent.

Caution

Do not use thinner or other volatile liquids to clean the grille.

Step 2. Spray on a uniform, thin coat of paint.

Cautions

• Avoid painting with a roller or brush, as the grille mesh holes could become clogged with paint.

• Use appropriate spray paints for the front grille (grille and frame) materials.

Grille: Rolled steel plate
Frame: Fire-resistant ABS resin (acrylic paint)

• Be sure to follow the directions indicated on the paint when painting.

Step 3. After the paint has dried, apply another light coat.

Caution

Repeating Step 2, apply two or more light coats of paint.
Application of one thick coat of paint all at once may cause drips or unevenness to show up in the
painted finish, or clog the mesh holes.

The F-122C features internal input overload protection circuitry. If an extremely high input level is fed to the
unit, the protection circuitry automatically cuts off the signal to the speaker element.
A drastic reduction in sound volume indicates that the protection circuitry has been enabled.
In such cases, simply reduce the amplifier volume. The protection circuitry will automatically reset in
approximately 10 seconds. After reset, try to maintain the volume at a level slightly lower than before.

Caution

This protection circuitry does not completely protect the unit against extremely high input power levels.
Depending on the type or duration of excessive power input, the protection circuitry might not be enabled,
resulting in damage to the speaker element. Also, if the excessive power input continues for a long period of
time, the circuitry may not be capable of resetting to its original condition.
Use the system with care so that the speakers are not exposed to excessive power input.

The dedicated AC-120 is required to use the F-122C speaker.
It features the most appropriate equalization filter for the F-122C.

Note

Set the AC-120's mode switch to F-120C position.

7. REPAINTING THE SPEAKER

8. ABOUT THE INPUT OVERLOAD PROTECTION CIRCUITRY

9. ABOUT EQUALIZATION

9.1. Using the AC-120 Electronic Controller (optional)

Follow the procedure below when repainting the front grille:

F-120C

F-500/600
SERIES

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[System employing no sub-woofer]

[System employing a sub-woofer]

When using TOA's digital signal processor instead of the AC-120, it is recommended that frequency
characteristics be set as shown in the following tables:

Filter characteristics for F-122C (normal mode) (Setting for ordinary applications)

Filter characteristics for F-122C (low-frequency cut mode) (Setting for speech applications or with a subwoofer)

Filter characteristics for sub-woofer

Filter Frequency Gain Q
PEQ 85 Hz +11.5 dB 2.871

212 Hz –2.5 dB 0.667
900 Hz –8 dB 2.871
10 kHz +8 dB 0.267

HPF 37.5 Hz

–

0.7

12dB/oct. 37.5 Hz

–

0.5

LPF 20 kHz

–

0.7

12dB/oct.

Filter Frequency Gain Q
PEQ 80 Hz +6.5 dB 1.414

180 Hz –4.5 dB 0.667
900 Hz –8 dB 2.871

11.2 kHz +8 dB 0.267

HPF 45 Hz

–

0.7

12dB/oct. 45 Hz

–

0.5

LPF 20 kHz

–

0.7

12dB/oct.

Filter Frequency Gain Q
PEQ 112 Hz +2.5 dB 0.667

LPF 100 Hz

–

0.5

12dB/oct.

Note

Set the F-122C's filter characteristic to Low­Frequency Cut mode when used in combination
with a sub-woofer.

9.2. Using TOA's Digital Signal Processor

Electronic controller

Mixer/preamplifier

Ch.1

AC-120

Power amplifier

Ch.1

Ch.2

Ch.2

F-122C

F-122C

Electronic controller

Mixer/preamplifier

Ch.1

Ch.2

AC-120

Ch.1

Ch.2

Low Out

Power amplifier

F-122C F-122C

Sub-woofer

10. SPECIFICATIONS

Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.

• Accessories

• Optional Components

HY-TB1 (Tile Bar Bridge): Place this bridge on the ceiling frame when mounting the speaker unit to

a weak suspended ceiling.

HY-TR1 (Trim Ring): Use this ring when mounting the speaker in pre-existing holes that are

larger than the designated 200 mm (7

7

/8") in diameter.

HY-AH1 (Anchor Hanging Bracket): Attach this bracket to an anchor bolt when mounting the speaker unit to a

weak ceiling.

HY-BC1 (Back Can): Use this Back Can when mounting the speaker unit in exposed hanging

applications.

Enclosure Bass reflex type
Rated Input 30 W (High Impedance)
Power Handling Capacity Continuous pink noise: 60 W (8 Ω), 30 W (16 Ω)

Continuous program: 120 W (8 Ω), 60 W (16 Ω)

Impedance 100 V line: 330 Ω (30 W), 1 kΩ (10 W), 3.3 kΩ (3 W), 10 kΩ (1 W)

70 V line: 170 Ω (30 W), 330 Ω (15 W), 1 kΩ (5 W), 3.3 kΩ (1.5 W),

10 kΩ (0.5 W)

25 V line: 170 Ω (3.7 W), 330 Ω (1.9 W), 1 kΩ (0.6 W), 3.3 kΩ (0.2 W),

10 kΩ (0.06 W)

16 Ω, 8 Ω

Sound Pressure Level 90 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency Response 70 – 20,000 Hz (–10 dB), 50 – 20,000 Hz (–20 dB)

at installation in 1/2 free sound field

(Measured by installing the unit in the center of a ceiling.)
Speaker Component 12 cm (5") cone-type
Mounting Hole ø200 mm (7 7/8")

Maximum ceiling thickness: 37 mm (1 29/64")
Input Terminal Removable locking connector with screw-down terminals

(2 input terminals and 2 bridge terminals)
Usable Cable Solid copper wire: ø0.5 – ø1.6 mm (equivalent to AWG 24 – 14)

Stranded copper wire: 0.2 – 2.5 mm2(equivalent to AWG 24 – 14)
Finish Enclosure: Steel plate, plating

Baffle: Fire-resistant ABS resin (resin material grade: UL-94 V-0 or

its equivalent), black

Rim: Fire-resistant ABS resin (resin material grade: UL-94 V-0 or

its equivalent), white, paint

Punched net: Steel plate, white, paint
Dimensions ø230 mm (9 1/16") x Depth 229 mm (9 1/64")
Weight 3.7 kg (including mounting accessories)

533-06-089-4C

URL: http://www.toa.jp/

Traceability Information for Europe (EMC directive 2004/108/EC)

Manufacturer:

TOA Corporation
7-2-1, Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo,
Japan

Authorized representative:

TOA Electronics Europe GmbH
Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg,
Germany

Front grille ............................................................ 1

Ceiling reinforcement ring .................................... 1

Safety wire (approx. 60 cm or 23

5

/8") .................. 1

Paper pattern ....................................................... 1