Bogen CSUB Speaker User Manual
Contents
1. Ceiling Subwoofer Model CSUB Installation and Use Manual 2008 Bogen Communications Inc All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice 54 2171 01B 0810 Thank you for choosing Bogen s CSUB Ceiling Subwoofer Please familiarize yourself with the product by reading and reviewing the descriptions and diagrams in this manual Bogen s CSUB delivers unsurpassed performance and value This subwoofer can be installed either in suspended ceiling structures or hard surfaces such as drywall It is ready to install with swinging arm clamps that take the place of a tile bridge for installa tion in suspended ceilings A variety of speaker power levels are easily selected via a front panel rotary switch Settings for both 70V and 8 ohm systems are provided The CSUB features a removable snap lock input connector providing easy wire connec tion for input as well as loop through to the next speaker NOTE The CSUB is not an outdoor speaker Do not expose the CSUB to rain or moisture The CSUB should only be installed by qualified personnel Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators he2. Speaker Placement The low frequency capability of the CSUB allows great flexibility in its placement While full range speakers will typically be installed throughout the ceiling in an evenly spread pattern the CSUB can be placed wherever it is most convenient This usually means where the subwoofers best meet the needs of the overall sound system or may some times mean where they best fit into the ceiling This flexibility is useful in irregularly shaped rooms or when the depth of the area behind the ceiling surface varies An important performance parameter to keep in mind is that the location of the sub woofer will affect its output sound pressure level SPL within a room Locating the CSUB close to a wall will increase its output by approximately 3 dB over locating it toward the center of the ceiling area The 3 dB increase will effectively double the amount of output power coming from the subwoofer Locating the CSUB in the corner of a room adjacent to 2 perpendicular wall surfaces will increase its output by 6 dB This 6 dB increase effec tively quadruples the output of the subwoofer compared with locating it closer to the center of the room The tradeoff for this extra output is a less uniform overall sound level especially in large rooms Three possible locations for a CSUB Subwoofer within a larger sound system Center of Ceiling Optimum Bass Distribution Most Uniform Sound Level Near Corner 6 dB Output Near Wall 3
3. approx between the ceiling rails to provide the proper support for the CSUB If there is interference with any objects in the ceiling to prevent this then another ceil ing tile location should be chosen DRYWALL or OTHER Hard Ceiling Surfaces The edge of the hole must have clear ance of at least 5 on opposite edges of the hole to ensure that the clamps will be able to support the CSUB SUSPENDED CEILINGS 1 Remove the ceiling tile from the ceiling grid Cut a 14 1 4 circular hole in the ceil ing tile Use the included template as a guide 2 Putthe CSUB face down on a workbench or on the floor without grille installed 3 Place the ceiling tile over the CSUB making sure the ceiling tile is facing out It is impor 2 2 Ceiling Tile tant to note the direction of the clamps Mounting clamps 4 they must be installed so that they span the distance from one side of the ceiling tile to the other approx 24 see illustration at right The front of the CSUB is engraved with guide arrows for 24 Inch Ceiling Tile see Product Diagrams section Use these guides for this installation 4 Using an electric powered screwdriver with the clutch at a low setting tighten each screw until the clamps are just snug against the Support rail Mounting clamps extend tile surface The CSUB s clamps can be to but do not overhang tightened from either the front or rear of edge of ceiling tile the speaker Use a No 3 Phill
4. must be wired with the same polarity If the connections to one speaker in a system are reversed from the others that speak er s movement will be out of polarity with the other speakers This results in a loss of low frequency response and will effect the overall performance of the system Terminal Cover The terminal cover is attached to the back of the speaker housing using 2 screws It is important that both screws be used to mount the cover A slot in the terminal cover allows the wires to exit the speaker while protecting the connections If local codes require the use of a conduit for connections or strain relief of the connec tions a circular knockout can be removed and a proper fitting installed to meet these requirements Selecting Power Levels The front mounted selector switch is used to set the appropriate power level or impedance for your system Using your fingers or a flat blade screwdriver turn the knob until the arrow points to the power level you require 70V Systems A power setting scale for 70V systems is labeled on the switch Six settings are available from 2 to 64 watts 8 ohm Systems The fully counterclockwise position of the setting switch is the 8 ohm position This set ting is suitable for use with low impedance amplifiers that typically support 4 or 8 ohm speakers Installation The speaker grille fits tightly Push the speaker grille in until it can go no further Then slap around th
5. sure you have selected the proper power setting on the front panel rotary switch Refer to the Selecting Power Levels section for instructions on selecting the power level Install the grille as indicated in the Speaker Grille Installation amp Removal section All wiring should be done prior to installation and then plugged into the rear of the speaker Wiring is terminated at a snap lock input connector There OUTTO u si IN NEXT SPEAKER are two positive and two negative terminals to OUT TO accommodate daisy chaining of speakers in a sys 1 0 tem cta 4d Daisy Chaining 5 The snap lock input connector allows for easy oS daisy chaining of speakers by providing a second V terminal of each polarity See the figures to the right and below for correct wiring for daisy chain gt ing of terminals From Amplifier or Previous Speaker j To Next Speaker Z 8883 8888 Z S Note When speakers are daisy chained disconnecting one speaker from the chain will disable all speakers further down the chain Speaker Polarity Keep the same polarity terminals wired together to ensure correct speaker polarity In order to provide the best possible sound all speakers both subwoofers and full range speakers in a system need to be pushing out and pulling in at the same time Therefore all
6. L INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF DATA OR LOSS OF USE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURE SALE OR SUPPLYING OF PRODUCTS EVEN IF BOGEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State 7 22 2008 11 BOGEN COMMUNICATIONS INC 50 Spring Street Ramsey NJ 07446 U S A Tel 201 934 8500 Fax 201 934 9832 www bogen com
7. at registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Recommended amplifier for 64W 70V use should be 65W 70V Higher power amplifiers should be used with additional current limiting such as a fuse 11 Refer all servicing to qualified 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 To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling or wall in accordance with the installation instructions 2 Product Diagrams Front Drawing grille removed 1 Driver Assembly internal Bass Tuning Vent Grille Retention Groove 24 Ceiling Tile Guide Arrows 2 Power Tap Selection Switch a uu aA W N 14 1 2 Joist Space Guide Arrows 2 Front Drawing 7 Mounting Clamp Screws 4 grille removed Side Drawing 8 Metal Back Can 9 Snap Lock Input Connector 10 Terminal Cover side view 11 Mounting Clamps 4 Rear Drawing 12 Safety Tether Point 13 Snap Lock Input Connector 14 Terminal Cover top down view 15 Wire Exit Slot 16 Terminal Cover Anchor Screw 2 one on back 3 one below connector 15 Rear Drawing
8. dB Output Note The CSUB may be placed as close as 5 from a wall provided care is taken to ensure that mounting clamps are properly extended see Installation section If mount ing clamps cannot be properly extended another location must be found Installation The unique clamp mounting system of the Bogen CSUB not only allows mounting in most types of ceiling surface thicknesses it takes the ease of installation two significant steps further 1 NO TILE BRIDGE IS REQUIRED Because the mounting clamps are extra long and very durable they can suspend and support the CSUB across the 24 span of a suspended ceiling This eliminates the need for the separate tile bridge required for nearly all ceiling speakers 2 A uniquely designed clamp screw assembly can be tightened from either the front or rear allowing the CSUB to be mounted either by dropping the ceiling tile onto the rear of the CSUB or by dropping the CSUB into the front of the ceiling tile This design can significantly accelerate the installation process IMPORTANT There must be a minimum of 11 of vertical clearance 12 1 4 if using the CK10 Safety Cable Kit between the front of the mounting surface and any other structure in the ceiling for the speaker to fit Before cutting the full hole inves tigate for depth and clearance by cutting a small hole or removing the ceiling tile whichever is applicable SUSPENDED CEILINGS The clamps must be able to span the full 24
9. e edge of the grille to seat the grille The grille is properly seated when it is flush with the edge of the bezel E Note Black butyl rubber tape is included for extra security in holding the grille in place Cut four small pieces and space them equidistant around the groove in the baf fle where the grille fits The butyl rubber tape is quite sticky and it is not necessary to use an excessive amount Removal Insert a pocketknife blade between the grille and the bezel about 1 4 deep and then gently pry the grille upwards Do this in multiple places around the circumference of the grille to free the grille Specifications SPECIFICATIONS 1 Snap Lock Input Connector 1 Steel Terminal Cover with 2 mounting screws and 1 Package Butyl Tape Optional Accessories 10 Ft Safety Cable Kit CK10 Minimum Vertical Clearance 11 Without CK10 Safety Cable Kit From front of mounting surface 12 1 4 When using CK10 Safety Cable Kit Ceiling Cutout 14 1 4 dia Speaker Weight 19 Ib Speaker Dimensions 15 1 2 dia x 11 D i Half space response ceiling mounted 8 ohm input T Front panel switch selected Accessories CK10 10 Ft Safety Cable Kit The CK10 is a 10 foot cable with one looped end and an adjustable cable clamp It is suitable for use as a safety cable On the CSUB Ceiling Subwoofer the CK10 attaches to the safety tether point on the rear of the housing see Product Diagrams 10 L
10. imited Warranty Exclusion of Certain Damages The Bogen Ceiling Subwoofer model CSUB is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for three 3 years from the date of sale to the original purchas er Any part of the product covered by this warranty that with normal installation and use becomes defective will be repaired or replaced by Bogen at our option provided the product is shipped insured and prepaid to Bogen Factory Service Department 50 Spring Street Ramsey NJ 07446 USA The product will be returned to you freight prepaid This warranty does not extend to any of our products that have been subjected to abuse misuse improper storage neglect accident improper installation or have been modified or repaired or altered in any manner whatsoever or where the serial num ber or date code has been removed or defaced THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS BOGEN S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WAR RANTY AND THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY BOGEN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW Bogen s liability arising out of the manufacture sale or supplying of products or their use or disposition whether based upon warranty contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to the price of the product INNO EVENT SHALL BOGEN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIA
11. ion sheet included with the CK10 DRYWALL OR OTHER HARD SURFACES 1 Be sure you know the location of the ceiling joists before cutting the speaker open ing Cut a 14 1 4 circular hole where the CSUB will be installed Use the includ ed template as a guide Make electrical connections to the snap lock input connector and then plug it into the CSUB see Speaker Wiring section Install terminal cover using the supplied screws If using conduit refer to the Terminal Cover section of this manual Mounting clamps extend to joists Place the CSUB in the ceiling cut out To help properly place the CSUB in the ceiling the front of the CSUB is engraved with guide arrows for 14 1 2 Joist Space see Product Diagrams 6 Use these guides for this installation Important Be certain to position the subwoofer so that the engraving 14 1 2 Joist Space aligns perpendicularly between the studs Failure to do so may result in the clamps being unable to swing out far enough to seat the speaker properly Using an electric screwdriver with the clutch at a low setting tighten each clamp screw until the clamps are just snug against the ceiling surface Once all four clamps are snug on the ceiling the four clamp screws should be tightened with the next clutch setting or with a hand screwdriver Do not over tighten clamps lt x gt 14 1 2 Inches between ceiling joists Before installing the grille make
12. ips screwdriv er when working from the front Use a 1 4 flat blade screwdriver when work ing from the rear If working from the rear of the speaker the screws tighten COUNTERCLOCKWISE Do not over tighten clamps Once all four clamps are properly positioned and snug on the ceiling tile the assembly CSUB and ceiling tile is ready to be mounted in the ceiling grid 5 Before installing the grille make sure you have selected the proper power setting on the front panel rotary switch Refer to the Selecting Power Levels section for instructions on selecting the power level Install the grille as indicated in the Speaker Grille Installation amp Removal section 6 Before mounting the CSUB tile assembly make sure the snap lock input connector has been connected to the input wires see Speaker Wiring section The CSUB tile assembly may now be placed in the ceiling grid By accessing the ceil ing space through an adjacent ceiling tile plug in the snap lock connector Attach the Terminal Cover using the screws provided If using conduit refer to the Terminal Cover section of this manual 7 Attach the CK10 Safety Cable if it is being used by screwing the eyebolt into the safety tether point in the rear of the CSUB s metal enclosure see Product Diagrams This may be a local code requirement It is certainly a very good safe ty measure particularly in suspended ceiling installations For more information see the instruct
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search