OWI AMP-IC5 Speaker User Manual
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1. 8 After connecting the speaker wire inse the speaker assembly through the hole and tighten the screws of the 4 Kwik Klamps The Kwik Klamps will hold the TB and the ceiling tile together 4 Draw a circle using the speaker hole of the template tile bridge OWI BC TB Page 12 of 16 Filename AMPICS 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 es EE OVVI rr Es OWI Incorporated IN CEILING WALL MOUNT SPEAKERS INSTALLATION OWNERS MANUAL MODEL IC5 IC6 NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL IC3 MODEL IC6 WOOFER MATERIAL e coated woofer with foam surround ia coated woofer with foam surround TWEETER SIZE sd TWEETER SIZE sd 0 5 13mm 0 5 13mm balance tweeter Of tweeter 0 5 13mm 0 5 13mm balance tweeter tweeter TWEETER MATERIAL Ferrite magnet with Mylar diaphragm Ferrite magnet with Mylar diaphragm material material GRILL MATERIAL MATERIAL Aluminum A Aluminum 7 95 202mm A S 2 75 7Omm mounting 8 78 223mm ae 3 35 85mm depth s t ul CUT OUT SIZE sd OUT SIZE 6 61 6 61 168mm ES 6 61 168mm ES 68mm 7 68 195mm CE 2 17 lbs 985 gms 2 51 lbs 1140 gms MOUNTING HARDWARE Clamps 4 each Clamps 4 each INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Speaker Placement Before installing your OWI speakers consider the placement carefully taking into effect the location of electrical plumbing and other fixtures Placement in Ceiling OWI speakers should be ideall2. shall have no liability whatsoever for consequential damage The sole responsibility and discretion of OWI Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof 5 IMPORTANT This warranty is void unless the attached card is completed and mailed to OWI Inc within 10 days following the date of purchase Units must be sent to OWI Inc or to the dealer where purchased Page 9 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 OWI INCORPORATED Date Purchased C C C o 17141 Kingsview A ve Model Number Carson CA 90746 Serial Number m a OWI INCORPORATED OWI 17141 Kingsview Ave Carson CA 90746 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Self Amplified Speaker Model Number Model Name Serial No _ Address U C T City SSS o o State n Zp o 7 Dealer s Name _ o lt _ Oty State Purchased from please check one Video _ Electronic __ Mail Order __ Mass Merchandiser Installer _ Others please specify Remarks Page 10 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 DRYVVALL S TUCRO SHEET ROCRS CEILING s 1 Position the enclosure over the speaker and align it with the screw holes in the tile bridge Insert and tighten 4 screws through the enclosure into the holes on top of the tile bridge 2 Insert and tighten four screws to attach the tile bridge to the beam 3 After hole is cut in the ceiling connect the wires and install the speaker by
3. to the wall ceiling surface Route the speaker wires from your amplifier to your opening Avoid routing the speaker wire near electrical wires If you have to run them parallel make certain to space the speaker wires at least 2 feet from the AC line Do not nail or staple the speaker wire Preparing your OWI Speakers for Mounting Insert a paper clip into one of the grille openings then pull upwards to remove the grille Paper a R 7 i PC Ti Be sure to position the four Mounting Tabs on your OWI speaker inward then insert the four screws supplied from the front of the speaker into the screw opening Hi I IL Mounting tab Page 14 of 16 Filename AMPIC5 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 Attach the speaker vvires to the speaker terminals Insert your OWI speaker into the opening and tighten the four screws As you tighten the screws the tabs will automatically flip into an outward position thereby clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange of the speaker BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING MAY WARP THE BAFFLE CRACK THE WALL CAUSE THE FLANGE TO DISTORT AND MAKE THE GRILL DIFFICULT TO INSTALL Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle Painting your OWI Speakers The speakers other surfaces are primed to accept ordinary latex wall paint or aerosol spray paint The surface of the speaker behind the grille should remain black and must not be painted It is necessary to mask this area wi
4. pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the apparatus Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufactures Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Page 2 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 13 14 15 16 17 18 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The user should not attempt to service this OWI product beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to the OWI Service Department To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibili
5. tightening the screws of the Kwik Klamps OWI INCORPORATED 17141 Kingsview Avenue Carson CA 90746 1207 USA Tel 310 515 1900 Fax 310 515 1606 Email infofowl inc com Website www owlLinc com OVVI BC TB Page 11 of 16 Filename AMPICS 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 OVVI INCORPORATED 17141 Kingsview Avenue Carson CA 90746 1207 USA Tel 370 515 1900 Fax 310 515 1606 Email infogewi inc com Website www owl inc com The Quick and Easy Way to Install the OWI TB Tile Bridge and the Backcan Enclosure with a 6 1 2 or 5 1 4 OWI In Ceiling Speaker The TB will work on a 2 X 4 2 X 2 lay in type ceilings 5 Remove the template and saw out the circle speaker hole Set ceiling tiles aside 1 Use one tile bridge TB as a template to make cut outs for all the ceiling tiles 2 To save time cut 2 ceiling 6 ones one ceiling tile face down on the oor or on top of a table Position the tiles at the same time TB tile bridge across the Lay the ceiling tile tile with the speaker holes face to face coinciding with each gt other b U lt 3 After finding the center of the celling tile position the tile bridge template across the tile Position the enclosure over the speaker hole and align it with the screw holes in the tile bridge Insert and tighten 4 screws through the enclosure into the holes A on top of the tile bridge through the ceiling tile
6. If a subwoofer is used crossover at 180 Hz and provide signal the module from 180 Hz and up A CD output on each channel will power up to 5 power modules After that a preamplifier will be needed In most cases particularly if a subwoofer is used 12 5 watts per speaker will provide excellent sound and that will allow each module to power one more speaker Page 6 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 OWI MODEL AMPIC5 AMPICG SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAMER TO ANOTHER SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAMER VVIRING DIAGRAM For more povver use Amplified Speaker output to input of another _ I Amplified Speaker Outputs to speakers 12 AG WALL POWER SUPPLY PROVIDED af Dies TOP VIEW OF AMPLIFIER PCB Self amplified CEA Sri SIGNAL Speaker Speakers Output Input ICS or IC6 600 Ohm 10k Ohm Self amplified Speaker Self amplified Speaker AMPLIFIER Volume i After conductor Es inserted tughten Straw wiih small flat blade screw driver Self amplified 4 Speaker AMPIC5 ANPIC6 Y SE as aae AMPLIFIER LOAD Provided MAXIMUM 4 OHMS NOTE Terminate wire conductors to the Up te 20 dockable connector BEFORE plugging NOMINAL 8 OHMS dic lA into the Amplifier Recommended speakers speaker wira is 16 18 AWG Back Can BC UL Listed Plenum Rated Back can required as per UL Standard Mono AMP MOVC Stereo AMP STVC Line Level Volume Control Output Speakers
7. Installation Instructions Models AMPIC5 AMPIC6 Speaker Combination Models AMP1S51 AMP1S52 AMP1S54 AMPIS61 AMP1S62 AMP1S64 SELF AMPLIFIED IN CEILING SPEARERS SINGLE INPUT SOURCE Listed Established 1978 OWI Incorporated 17141 Kingsview Ave Carson CA 90746 USA Tel 310 515 1900 www owi inc com Technical Support 310 515 1900 RISR OF ELECTRIC SHOCR DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISR OF ELECTRIC SHOCR DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash vvith arrovvhead symbol vvithin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled vvith liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I Lea a No 10 11 12 Read these Instructions All the safety and operation Instructions should be read before this OWI product is operated Keep these Instructions The safety and operating Instructions should be kep
8. Listed Power Supply ICS IC6 Tile Bridge Backcan and Volume Controls are Optional Sold Separately Introduction The AMPICS5 AMPIC6 is designed to provide an OWI 5 25 ICS or 6 5 IC6 speaker that is self powered allowing line input audio that is either balanced or unbalanced to provide the input signal The power amplifier provides up to 25 watts of power It has enough power to allow up to a total of four non amplified speakers to be powered by one power amplifier installed on one of the four non amplified speakers This would then allow each speaker to have approximately 5 watts of power Five watts would be enough power for background music voice paging or many voice applications The AMPICS5 AMPIC6 can also be daisy chained up to a maximum of 20 connected amplified speakers Specifications Model Number Frequency Response THD S N Input Configuration Minimum Common Mode Rejection Maximum Power Output At load impedance Minimum Power Supply Voltage Maximum Supply Voltage Maximum current protected Short Circuit protected One wire to ground protected Minimum Load Impedance Input Load Impedance Plastic Maximum number of Amplifiers on one line Available Backcan Sold Separately Available Tile Bridge Sold Separately Warranty AMPICS AMPIC6 50 Hz to 15 kHz HF is optimized to enhance frequency response of the speaker lt 1 gt 90dB Differential noise reducing 40dB 25 Watts 4 Ohms 2 spe
9. N on A mL li le i al ICS CO Waterproof Impedance Matching Volume Control 25WP VC SPEAKER HOOK UP i SPEAKER AB Tile Bridge TB 2 SPEAKERS AB EF i 3 SPEAKERS NA 4 SPEAKERS AC BD EG FH Ti ver ves Tea x Is lt IsTeIr enj Non Amplifiec Stereo Combiner ICS 1Ic6 AMP STCOMB Page 7 of 16 Filename AMPICS 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAKER TO NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS DETAILED WIRING DIAGRAM OWI MODEL AMPIC5 AMPIC6 SINGLE INPUT SOURCE 12 4 SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAKER J te TO NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS lt Uns n Le ai WIRING DIAGRAM i lt x AAI Pand OWI Incorporated WWW OWI INC COM 310 515 1900 RFU iil HHR ihe Tech Support Owl 800 638 1694 C US Made IN U S A LISTED Commercial Audio System 316GR SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAKER TA re O N aurice er Moda KE UR 9 Class 2 Wiring SPEAKERS COMBINATION Amplifier PC Board installed at the back of WIRING Speaker 1 DIAGRAM ales ESTA A c ap a SSS Su a a F IH y vv w L iA SELF AMPLIFIED SPEAKER i NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKER NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKER NON AMPLIFIED SPEAKER Hom amplifiad speaker with built in ampiifier OWI Model ICS IC6 OWI Model IC5 IC6 OWI Model ICS IC6 SPEAKER 1 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 4 Page 8 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 Trouble Shooting Guide 1 No output Disconnect any secondary speakers and check for operation of the primary spe
10. a 12 volts AC source There is no polarity on the power input Use a minimum of 16 gauge wire If the installer is stuck with only DC it will work too Either AC or DC power source will work up to 14 volts The Power Module AMPIC 5 6 comes with a 12 volt AC power supply optimized for this amplifier Wire gauge For music applications where one amplifier is powering one more speaker use a minimum of 16 gauge wire For Monday night football bar installations make the wire gauge as large as possible between speakers Low level audio wire runs Low level audio needs only 22 gauge twisted pair with shield Beldon 9451 or equivalent is a popular choice Being differential the low level input can be as long as 3500 feet without concern If the source is unbalanced a balancing preamplifier is recommended for longer runs over 200 ft Page 5 of 16 Filename AMPICS 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 Powering secondary speakers without amplifiers in paging only applications For paging applications voice only very minimal current is needed therefore 18 gauge in most cases up to 250 ft will be sufficient Amplifier Protection The amplifier is protected from shorts over heating and will shut itself down until the heat or short is removed To avoid heat issues an extra large heat sink is featured on the amplifier Loud music installations dance floors etc Provide power at every speaker Turn their volumes all the way up controlling level at a central location
11. aker only If still there is no output check for loose screws on the green input connector It is easy to think the wires are secured in the connector and one wire is not Tug on each wire to make sure each is tight 2 Intermittent output Check for shorted output causing the amplifier to into and output protection Check each input wire for loose screws 3 Distortion Do not power more than one AMPIC5 6 on one power supply While it will work it will cause distortion 4 No output check to see that the power on light is on It is located on the main PCB If it is off the power supply is either bad or has come loose in the power socket 5 Hum for single ended inputs there is a need for a jumper between and the ground screw Most of the time the jumper is needed LIMITED WARRANTY 1 The AMPICS5 6 product has been thoroughly tested and inspected at the factory It is warranted for one 1 year from date of purchase IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE AT TIME SERVICE IS SOUGHT 2 Any unit which in the judgment of OWI INC is defective or develops defects under normal use will be replaced or repaired without cost within the warranty period 3 This warranty will be considered void if unit has been dropped misused abused altered in any manner overdriven with excessive amplification exceeding manufacturer s specification improperly serviced or accidental damage 4 OWI Inc
12. akers in parallel or 4 speakers in series parallel 8 Volts 14 Volts Yes Yes Yes 3 2 Ohms 10K Ohms Fire rated V 0 20 UL Listed and Plenum rated Support Truss year Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL Page 4 of 16 07 18 08 OVVI SELF AMPLIFIED SINGLE INPUT SOURCE SPEARER MODULE AMPIC5 OR AMPIC6 Mus Listed Description Having many of the recent most popular installer features the AMPIC 5 6 power module is made to expressly fit onto the OWI Model C5 or IC6 coaxial speaker providing a high fidelity module providing up to 25 watts of Class AB power right at the speaker By being within inches of the speaker the amplifier enjoys maximum damping control of the speaker since the speaker sees optimum low source impedance for maximum high fidelity reproduction By being a dedicated amplifier to this speaker it is tailored to match the speaker for optimum response Lower Noise Feature Differential input The power module has critical features making it a fast and easy install in the field To reject noise it has a fully differential amplifier at its input Also it provides the same kind of noise suppression a transformer does with excellent common mode noise rejection Single ended sources unbalanced such as CD DVD Where the source is single ended such as CD player plus goes to plus and the shield goes to the minus input If any noise is observed place a jumper between minus and ground Minimum additional space The am
13. ny initial shipping charges if the unit s must be shipped for warranty service However OWI Inc will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty Warranty Service Units for warranty repair must be sent to OWI Inc or to the dealer where purchased postage prepaid Copy of original proof of purchase to be included with the speaker s Page 16 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08
14. plifier is molded to fit exactly around the speaker magnet allowing the smallest possible size It adds barely an eighth of an inch more depth for those tight installations For convenience the connectors located under the PCB are docking and simply unplug allowing convenient wire attachment To further enhance it s ease of installation each power module has both a second connector for downstream amplifiers and individual volume controls at each amplifier If no controls are wished at the speaker simply turn 1t fully clockwise for maximum gain and set levels at the control electronics Wiring to down stream power modules using the provided output connector Wire Plus to Plus Minus to Minus but only connect one end of the shield at the second amplifier module This will optimize system noise For third amplifiers etc follow the same rule connect all three wires at the farthest module and don t connect the shield at the second connector Wiring the speakers The amplifier is capable of delivering power into either 4 or 8 ohms speaker direct 2 speakers Parallel Since the speaker is 8 ohms two in parallel work well 4 Speakers Use series parallel Wire speaker pairs in series then take the pairs and place them in parallel This will provide approximately 6 5 watts per speaker or a maximum of 25 watts Actually the output power is influenced by the length the wire is run and wire gauge Power source Power is provided by
15. t for future reference Heed all warnings All warnings on this product and in these operating Instructions should be followed Follow all Instructions All operating and other Instructions should be followed Do not use this apparatus near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool swamp or salivating St Bernard dog etc Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This OWI product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the Component should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or
16. th the center of the template that you have cut out The grille can be painted as well but great care must be taken not to clog the holes in the grille as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers It is recommended that only light spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to part paint be used Do not paint the grilles while they are attached to the speaker Proper Wire Gauge Selection The gauge of wire required is determined by the distance between your amplifier receiver and the speakers Use the following chart as a guide Length Minimum Gauge Less than 10 feet 18 20 Gauge 10 to 100 feet 16 to 18 Gauge Over 100 feet 14 Gauge OWI INC 17141 KINGSVIEW AVENUE CARSON CA 90746 TEL 310 515 1900 FAX 310 515 1606 info owi inc com www owi inc com Page 15 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 es EE OVVI rere OWI Incorporated OWI INC LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY IC5 IC6 NON AMPLIFIED IN CEILING SPEAKER Your OWI speakers have been thoroughly tested and inspected at the factory They are warranted for 5 years from the date of purchase It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought If the speaker proves to be defective in materials or workmanship within five years from the date of the original customer purchase OWI at its sole option may repair or replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases
17. ty to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here OWI recommends that this apparatus is to be placed on a switched power outlet one that switches both sides of the line and has contact separation of at least 3mm Duration Per Day Sound Level dab Typical In Hours Slow Response Example 90 Duo in small club 92 95 Subway Train 97 Very loud classical music Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert Page 3 of 16 Filename AMPIC5_6 MANUAL 07 18 08 Installation Instructions Model AMPIC5 AMPIC6 UL Listed AMPICS AMPIC6 carton includes the following items 1 One 1 each AMPICS or AMPIC6 2 One 1 each UL
18. where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required OWI assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification Exclusion of certain damages Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at our option OWI Inc shall have no liability whatsoever for any incidental or consequential damages of any kind of character because of product defect The sole responsibility of OWI Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof and is the sole discretion of OWI Inc Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply This warranty does not cover a Damage caused by abuse accident misuse negligence improper operation installation overdriven with excessive amplification b Products that have been altered or modified c Any product whose serial number has been altered or removed d Normal wear and maintenance e Damages caused by shipping All claims for shipping must be made with the carrier What OWI Inc will pay for and what YOU must pay for OWI will repair or replace unit s covered by this warranty without charge to the customer for labor or materials You are responsible for any installation or removal charges and for a
19. y located above the primary listening area Placement in Wall Optimum sound will be achieved when your OWI speakers are installed at ear level or slightly higher and the listening area is no closer to the speakers than the distance between the speakers themselves Mounting your OWI Speakers Determine the best area to mount your OWI speakers It will be necessary to run your speaker wires to that Page 13 of 16 Filename AMPICS 6 MANUAL 07 18 08 location This location must be free of obstructions such as electrical conduits HVAC ducts or water lines Be sure the mounting surface is between 3 8 and 1 1 4 inches thick and there is at least a 2 3 4 inch clearance behind the mounting surface and no wall studs or other objects block the back of the speaker Remove the round cardboard disc from the template supplied and keep it for later use as a paint mask if you decide to paint your speakers Use the template to mark the position for the mounting hole at the selected location If you are not certain that no obstruction exists electrical wiring plumbing etc you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall or keyhole saw cutting at a 45 degree angle towards the inside of the hole Cutting a small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much easier Once you have determined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location start cutting the finished hole at a 90 degree angle
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