Kramer Electronics Speaker SPK C613 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.  
USER MANUAL  
MODEL:  
SPK-C613  
Open-back Ceiling Speakers  
P/N: 2900-300203 Rev 1  
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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 1,000-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 Video Products.  
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SPK-C613 Open-back Ceiling  
Speakers, which are ideal for the following typical applications:  
Array installations  
Presentation venues  
Training rooms  
Hotel lobbies  
Conference rooms  
Educational classrooms  
The package includes one of each of the following items:  
A pair of SPK-C613 speakers  
A cardboard template  
This user manual  
SPK-C613 - Introduction  
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Getting Started  
We recommend that you:  
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging  
materials for possible future shipment  
Review the contents of this user manual  
Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables  
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date  
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware  
upgrades are available (where appropriate).  
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2.1  
Achieving the Best Performance  
To achieve the best performance:  
Use only good quality connection cables (such as the Kramer BC-2S) to  
avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and  
elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)  
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils  
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely  
influence signal quality  
Position your Kramer SPK-C613 away from moisture, excessive sunlight  
and dust  
To ensure that you obtain the best sound results, do not open the  
housing of the passive speaker or the active speaker.  
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Overview  
The SPK-C613 speakers include a pair of high performance Open-back Ceiling  
speakers that can be mounted on the ceiling. The optional Kramer Suspended  
Ceiling Speaker Mounting Kit (SKIC) can safely secure the speakers to the ceiling  
as well. The SPK-C613 speakers feature a multi tap power transformer for  
selecting 8Ω (bypassing the transformer) or 70V/100V power settings suitable for  
array installation.  
Figure 1 shows an example of how the Open-back Ceiling speakers can be  
installed in a boardroom setup:  
Figure 1: Open-back Ceiling Speakers in a Boardroom Setup  
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Your SPK-C613  
Figure 2 defines the SPK-C613:  
Figure 2: SPK-C613 Open-back Ceiling Speakers  
The speaker black and red stereo sockets connect to the black and red sockets of  
the amplifier (see the wiring example in Figure 9).  
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The following table defines the Open-back ceiling speaker hardware items (per  
speaker pair):  
Description  
A pair of ceiling  
speakers  
(one shown)  
Two grilles  
(one shown)  
Cutout  
template  
The following table defines the items that make up the optional Suspended Ceiling  
Speaker Mounting Kit (SKIC):  
Four  
support  
ring  
Two ceiling  
support rings  
(C-ring) – (one  
shown)  
Two pairs of tile  
rails (one of a  
pair shown)  
screws  
Each Open-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 mounting 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.  
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When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.  
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Installing the Open-back Ceiling Speakers  
This section explains how to install the Open-back ceiling speakers, that is:  
Choosing the best place to locate your speakers (see Section 5.1)  
Cutting the ceiling tile (see Section 5.2)  
Installing the speakers (see Section 5.3)  
Array installation general guidelines (see Section 5.4)  
Painting the speakers (see Section 5.5)  
5.1  
Choosing the Best Location  
Ideally, locate the speakers above the main listening area. Before doing so, be  
sure that:  
The desired location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping, AC  
ducts or water lines, and so on  
There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speakers  
The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects  
5.2  
Cutting the 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 5.4)  
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  
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.  
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Do not nail or staple the speaker wires.  
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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 open-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.  
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When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.  
When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling, the C-ring alone is used to reinforce the  
ceiling material.  
5.3  
Mounting the Open Back Ceiling Speakers  
To mount the Open-back Ceiling speakers, do the following:  
1. Remove the grille over the speakers by inserting a paper clip into one of the  
grille openings and pulling it upward.  
2. Position the mounting tabs (see Figure 3) inward.  
Figure 3: Position Mounting Tab  
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3. Adjust each speaker to the appropriate tap setting before installing the grille  
Set the tap according to the power requirements of the speaker based on its location in  
the room (for example, a speaker located in a remote corner would require additional  
power)  
Figure 4: Adjust Tap Selector  
For 100V installations, DO NOT set the tapping switch beyond 30W.  
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Doing so may cause damage to both the speaker and the amplifier.  
4. Insert the supplied screws into the screw openings from the front of the  
speakers.  
5. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker terminals.  
6. Insert the speaker into the opening and tighten the screws.  
When tightening the screws, 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.  
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7. Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle.  
5.3.1  
Using the Suspended Ceiling Speaker Mounting Kit (Optional)  
To install the Open-back ceiling speakers using the mounting kit, 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 (see Figure 5).  
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T-channel Grid  
C-ring  
Support Ring  
Screws  
Tile Rails  
Ceiling Tile  
Figure 5: Installing the Open-back Ceiling Speakers  
2. 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.  
3. Insert a screw through each tab on the C-ring to secure the rails.  
4. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker terminals.  
5. Insert the speaker into the opening and tighten the screws.  
When tightening the screws, 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.  
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6. Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle.  
Check that the grille is securely seated.  
To remove the grille, insert two bent paper clips into the holes in the grille and carefully  
pull it down. Repeat this around the perimeter of the grille until it is completely removed  
5.4  
Array Installation  
When installing SPK-C613 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  
(see Figure 6), the uniformity of the coverage desired and the budget.  
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Figure 6: The Speaker Coverage Area  
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 7) or hexagonal (see Figure 8), depending  
on the shape of the installation area. The speakers are positioned according to  
their coverage area.  
Figure 7: Square Layout  
Figure 8: Hexagonal Layout  
You can set the power on each speaker to get the desired power level in different  
installation areas.  
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Figure 9 shows an example of parallel wiring in a square array installation:  
Figure 9: Square Layout Parallel Wiring  
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5.5  
Painting the Speaker  
You can paint the speakers before or after the speakers are installed. When  
painting before installation:  
Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent that is  
unlikely to damage the surface  
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.  
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When painting after installation:  
Use the circle that you cut out of the template as a paint mask  
After you finish painting, remove the paint mask  
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Technical Specifications  
Audio and Power  
DESCRIPTION:  
2-way open ceiling speakers  
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:  
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER:  
IMPEDANCE:  
1/2" MYLAR dome tweeter  
6.5” Polypropylene cone with rubber edge woofer  
8Ω  
DISPERSION COVERAGE:  
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY:  
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY:  
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q):  
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI):  
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  
INPUT POWER:  
120° @2000Hz  
3kHz  
84dB SPL @1m, 1W  
5.1 (averaged 100Hz – 10kHz); 6.2 (2kHz)  
6.8dB (averaged 100Hz – 10kHz); 5.0dB (2kHz)  
60Hz to 20kHz  
30W RMS, 60W Max., continuous load (24hr) 30W  
TRANSFORMER:  
70V – 3.7W/7.5W/15W/30W  
100V – 7.5W/15W/30W  
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER  
POWER:  
30W  
INPUT CONNECTOR:  
Spring Type Push Terminal Block  
Shipping and Installation  
WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER:  
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR):  
DIMENSIONS (OD):  
1.65kg (3.65lbs) approx.  
4.3kg (9.48lbs) approx.  
23cm (9.06")  
CUT OUT SIZE (MOUNT  
DIMENSION):  
19.5cm (7.68")  
MOUNT DEPTH:  
ACCESSORIES:  
7.5cm (2.95")  
Ceiling mounting kit  
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at  
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We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.  
SAFETY WARNING  
Disconnect the unit from the power  
supply before opening and servicing  
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P/N: 2900-300203  
Rev:  
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