Kramer Yarden 4-C User Manual
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1. Adjust the tap setting and then install the grille PARALLEL WIRING From the amplifier DAISY CHAIN WIRING From the amplifier or the previous speaker To the next speaker Contents 1 2 2 1 22 Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products Overview Your Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker Installing the Yarden 4 C Choosing the Best Location Cutting the Ceiling Tile Mounting the Yarden 4 C Setting up an Array Installation Painting the Speaker Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker in a Boardroom Setup Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker Closed back Ceiling Speaker Schematic Diagram Mounting the Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker Plugging and Securing the Cable Tighten the Mounting Tabs Adjust Tap Selector Square Layout Hexagonal Layout Figure 10 Square Layout Parallel Wiring CONNN OFF A ONN e Ol 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 video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 12. WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER 1 75kg 3 9lbs approx SHIPPING WEIGHT FOR PAIR 6 1kg 13 5lbs approx DIMENSIONS External diameter 19 5cm 7 68 cutout diameter 16 7cm 6 57 INSTALLATION CLEARANCE Mounting depth 10 7cm 4 2 ACCESSORIES Installation bracket safety cord attached to grill ceiling mounting kit cutout template COLORS Specifications are within a 10 tolerance and are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com Available in white LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a
3. Ceiling Tile To cut the ceiling tile do the following 1 Remove the circle in the supplied template Keep this template for later use as a mask as you may want to paint the speakers see Section 5 5 2 Mark the opening in the correct location by tracing the hole in the template 3 Cut out the hole according to the template or with a circular cutter set to the appropriate cutout size Initially you can cut a smaller area inside the marked hole just to be sure that the space above the speakers is clear 5 3 4 Route the wiring from the amplifier to the speakers cutout holes taking care not to place them next to electrical wires or at least at a distance of about two feet from an AC line Do not nail or staple the speaker wires If you are mounting the speakers onto a ceiling tile remove the ceiling tiles where you plan to install the speakers Use the template to trace and then cutout the speaker hole over an empty box The closed back ceiling speakers are supported by the ceiling mounting kit two C rings and two pairs of tile rails the tile rails prevent the speakers from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart as their ends catch onto the T grid When mounting onto the ceiling tiles use both supports Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker Smaller sized tiles or fiberglass type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers When this is the case the speakers will need additional s
4. they are installed When painting before installation e Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent that is unlikely to damage the surface e Spray with color by holding the spray can at an angle of 45 When spraying the grille take care not to clog the holes in the grille as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers When painting after installation e Use the circle that you cut out of the template as a paint mask e After you finish painting remove the paint mask 6 Technical Specifications Yarden 4 C Audio and Power DESCRIPTION 2 Way closed back ceiling speakers FREQUENCY RESPONSE 85Hz to 20kHz 10dB 100Hz to 20kHz 3dB WOOFER 4 103mm Kevlar R with rubber surround TWEETER 0 51 18mm Mylar IMPEDANCE 8Q transformer tap in off position TRANSFORMER TAPS 70V 30W 15W 7 5W 3 7W Off Lo Z 100V 30W 15W 7 5W Off Lo Z 85dB SPL 1W 1m Continuous 95dB Peak 97dB 30W RMS 80W continuous program 6kHz 4 2 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz 6 2dB averaged 1kHz to 10kHz Terminal block SENSITIVITY MAX SPL POWER HANDLING CROSSOVER FREQUENCY DIRECTIVITY FACTOR Q DIRECTIVITY INDEX DI INPUT CONNECTOR Shipping and Installation MATERIALS ABS bezel aluminum grill metal back can OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing
5. 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers 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 Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker which are ideal for the following typical applications e Restaurants and cafes e Boutiques and shops e Boardrooms and meeting rooms e Classrooms and lecture venues Yarden 4 C is designed for indoor dry locations and is suitable for use in air handling spaces plenum spaces 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product downloads as i 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 e Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal qualit
6. IS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kr
7. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL Yarden 4 C SPK C421 K Closed back Ceiling Speaker P N 2900 300346 Rev 1 esta Yarden 4 C Quick Start Guide 4 This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http Awww kramerelectronics com su rt product_downloads asp to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box X Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speakers Ceiling mounting kit Cutout template X Installation bracket A 1 Quick start guide Step 2 Choose the best location Ideally locate the speakers above the main listening area Before doing so be sure that m The desired location is free of obstructions such as electric piping AC ducts or water lines and so on m There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speakers m The rear side of the speakers is not blocked by wall studs or other objects Step 3 Install the speakers To install the speakers Cut the ceiling tile m Place the C ring over the hole and set the C ring tabs parallel to the tile edges m Place the tile rails on the tile and snap them into the two tabs on the C ring and tighten with screws Connect the speaker wires parallel or daisy chain m Push the speaker into the ceiling hole and tighten the mounting tabs m Secure speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to a secure anchor point
8. amer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 0 300 290 346 Rev 1
9. defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last One year as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace t
10. g the connector into the socket see Figure 5 Run the wires through the opening in the input terminal cover and then connect to the speaker terminal block connector INPUT 70V 100V Figure 5 Plugging and Securing the Cable 7 Push the speaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle rim is leveled with the ceiling 8 Tighten the mounting tabs by turning the screw counter clockwise see Figure 6 Turning one quarter of a circle rotates the tab outwards after that the screw is turned to tighten the tabs to the rear side of the ceiling surface When tightening the mounting tabs the tabs automatically turn outward thus clamping the speaker to the wall from its rear side Do not over tighten the screws It may cause damage to both the speakers and the surface Figure 6 Tighten the Mounting Tabs 9 If required you can further secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an independent secure anchor point 10 Adjust each speaker to the appropriate tap setting before installing the grille see Figure 7 Yarden 4 C Installing the Yarden 4 C 9 4 Figure 7 Adjust Tap Selector 11 Install the grilles to the speakers Push the grille fastener into the hole in front of the baffle Press the grille into place until the front of the grille is flush with the rim of the baffle Check that the grille is securely seated To remove the grille insert two bent paper clips into the hole
11. his product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers plea
12. or added protection secure the speakers safely using our ceiling mounting kit that is provided free see Section 5 3 The Yarden 4 C speakers feature a multi tap power transformer for selecting 8Q bypassing the transformer or 70V 100V power settings that are suitable for an array installation Figure 1 shows an example of how the Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker can be installed in a boardroom setup N N d Speakers PR 7 Ss RS 232 Projector DVD Figure 1 Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker in a Boardroom Setup eae Yarden 4 C Overview 4 Yarden 4 C Your Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker Your Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker Figure 2 defines the Yarden 4 C Side View Front View Auxiliary support ring Mounting screws ap selector Figure 2 Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker The following table defines the Closed back Ceiling speaker hardware items per speaker pair for each model in the series Description A pair of ceiling i Two grilles speakers one shown one shown Four Two ceiling i Two pairs of support W support rings 4 tile rails ring C ring one one of a pair screws shown shown Each Closed back Ceiling speaker is supported by a C ring and two tile rails The tile rails prevent the speakers from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart as their ends catch onto the T grid When moun
13. s in the grille and carefully pull it down Repeat this around the perimeter of the grille until it is completely removed Setting up an Array Installation When installing Yarden 4 C in an array installation layout you have to define the distance between speakers as well as the layout pattern square or hexagonal The distance between speakers is set according to the speakers dispersion angle the uniformity of the coverage desired and the budget The coverage angle of the speaker determines the coverage area and the number of speakers required in the array installation Two patterns are usually used for array installations square see Figure 8 or hexagonal see Figure 9 depending on the shape of the installation area The speakers are positioned according to their coverage area Edge to Edge Minimum Overlap Full Overlap Figure 8 Square Layout Edge to Edge Minimum Overlap Full Overlap Figure 9 Hexagonal Layout You can set the power on each speaker to get the desired power level in different installation areas Figure 10 shows an example of parallel wiring in a square array installation Yarden 4 C Installing the Yarden 4 C Amplifier OUTPUT _ HA aa Ovr100 Ovr100 TER TE F ME A B a D N A Ovr100 Ovr100 Mando Figure 10 Square Layout Parallel Wiring Yarden 4 C Installing the Yarden 4 C Pen 9 9 Painting the Speaker You can paint the speakers before or after
14. se visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW TH
15. ting onto the ceiling tiles use both supports When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling the C ring alone is used to reinforce the ceiling material Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker Smaller sized tiles or fiberglass type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers When this is the case the speakers will need additional support Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the Closed back ceiling speaker PARALLEL WIRING From the amplifier DAISY CHAIN WIRING From the amplifier or the previous speaker _ 4 To the next speaker Figure 3 Closed back Ceiling Speaker Schematic Diagram Yarden 4 C Your Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker 5 5 1 5 2 Installing the Yarden 4 C This section explains how to install the Yarden 4 C closed back ceiling speakers that is e Choosing the best place to locate your speakers see Section 5 1 e Cutting the ceiling tile see Section 5 2 e Mounting the speakers see Section 5 3 e Setting up an array installation see Section 5 4 e Painting the speakers see Section 5 5 Choosing the Best Location Ideally locate the speakers above the main listening area Before doing so be sure that e The desired location is free of obstructions such as electrical piping AC ducts or water lines and so on e There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speakers e The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects Cutting the
16. upport When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling the C ring alone is used to reinforce the ceiling material Mounting the Yarden 4 C To mount the closed back ceiling speakers do the following 1 Place the C ring over the hole cut in the ceiling tile on the ceiling side Place it around the hole so that the tabs are located in parallel to the tile edges Support Ring Screws T channel Grid Sd Ceiling Tile Figure 4 Mounting the Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker 2 5 6 Place the tile rails on the tile and snap them into the two tabs on the C ring Align the rails so that the ends extend over the T channel grid Insert a screw through each tab on the C ring to secure the rails Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate connector terminals PIN 1 and PIN 2 are connected internally and are positive PIN 3 and PIN 4 are connected internally and are negative Screw the hold down screws on the connector until tight using a small screwdriver You can connect the speakers in the two following possible layouts Wiring in parallel connect the amplifier directly to each of the speakers When one input connector is removed subsequent speakers will remain connected see Figure 3 _Daisy chaining connect the wire pair and of the speaker to the subsequent speaker and When one input connector is removed subsequent speakers will be disconnected see Figure 3 Plu
17. y due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer Speakers away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building Do not open the housing of the speaker doing so may reduce the quality of the sound 2 2 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling 3 Overview The Yarden 4 C Closed back Ceiling Speaker consists of a pair of high performance closed back speakers Mount your Yarden 4 C speakers to the ceiling in one of two ways either directly onto the ceiling or f
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