ViVALDi ZEN780 Design Outdoor Speakers User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: VIVALDI

Table of Contents

ViVALDi ZEN780 Design Outdoor Speakers
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PACKAGE CONTENTS
CONNECTION
UNDERPOWERING VS. OVERPOWERING
SPECIFICATIONS
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ViVALDi ZEN780 Design Outdoor Speakers

Product Information

The product is a set of outdoor speakers from the ZEN line manufactured by VIVALDI SRL. The specific models available are ZEN780 and ZEN980. The speakers feature a push-pull subwoofer with two 165mm woofers and a mid-woofer with one 165mm driver. They also come with a compression driver tweeter measuring 34mm. The speakers have a frequency response of 96dB and an RMS power rating of 300W. The impedance is 4 ohms, and they are protected by a stainless steel cabinet with an IP65 protection grade. The dimensions of thespeakers are 205mm in diameter and 995mm (ZEN780) or 1200mm (ZEN980) in height. The package includes the speaker, a user manual, a 30W 12V LED power supply for the ZEN980 model, and necessary cables. VIVALDI SRL, the manufacturer, reserves the right to make technical and aesthetic changes to the product without prior notice.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installation, ensure that the structure where the speaker will be installed is reliable and securely anchor the speaker to it.
Do not place the speakers on moving surfaces.
Avoid touching or bumping into the woofer and tweeter as it may damage the sound quality.
Make sure to connect the speakers when the amplifier is turned off.
After making the connections, gradually increase the volume to avoid audio distortion.
Avoid listening to audio at a high level while changing the input source or when installing/removing cables. These operations should be performed only after ensuring that the power amplifier is turned off.
For cleaning painted speakers, use a wet cloth and avoid using chemical solvents that may damage the surface.
For cleaning unpainted speakers (steel), use Scotch Brite together with a product suitable for steel (e.g., kitchen hob cleaner). Rub in parallel movements to the satin finish and rinse carefully with a wet cloth.
It is recommended to pass the connection cable through dedicated pipes, even though it is external.
Make connections with appropriate watertight connectors or in special watertight junction boxes for added protection.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

IMPORTANT

In the constant effort to improve its products, Vivaldi srl reserves the right to bring modifications to the products without advance notice. In case of doubts, please consult a qualified professional or directly contact Vivaldi to the number +39 0421 307825.
Speakers and all theirs parts and accessories shall be used only for the purpose they were manufactured.
Vivaldi srl, is not liable for any direct or indirect damage to things and/or people, arising from a misuse / improper use / use other than the one is designed and manufactured for. Some parts of this product are small, so pay attention and keep out of reach of children.

WARNING

Check that the structure on which the speaker is installed is reliable and that the speaker is fi rmly anchored to it.
Do not place the speakers on moving surfaces.
Do not touch or bump into the woofer and tweeter. If the latter are damaged, the sound will be distorted.
Make the connections when the amplifi er is off , once connected increase the volume gradually, verifying that the audio is not distorted. Do not listen to audio at a high level while changing the input source, or while installing or removing cables. These operations must be performed after verifying that the power amplifi er is turned off .
Cleaning painted speakers: do not clean the speakers with chemical solvents as it may damage its surface. Wipe with a wet cloth. Cleaning unpainted speakers (steel): to remove any stains on the external surface, clean the speakers with Scotch
Brite together with a product suitable for steel (ex. the one used for the kitchen hob). Rub with movements parallel to the satin fi nish, taking care to rinse carefully with a wet cloth.
Although the connection cable is external, it is recommended to pass it through dedicated pipes.
It is advisable to make connections with appropriate watertight connectors or in special watertight junction boxes.

CONNECTION

Depending on the type of installation, speaker cables from the amplifier can be buried directly, however the use of a 25-40mm ID duct may be required to protect the cables from possible physical damage if future interventions or changes are planned in the installation area (recommended).
Recommendations:

Solder the wires together and use a waterproof heat shrink sheath to seal.
Use watertight connectors.
Make connections with water-resistant crimp joints.
Use watertight muffle joints available at electrical equipment dealers.

Light module:
The ZEN510/510T, ZEN930/930T, ZEN980/980A models are provided with a white LED light module with a specific connection. The LED light must be powered by an external 12V DC power supply or by a LED driver/dimmer LED at 12V DC

EXAMPLE OF 4Ω SYSTEM CONNECTION

Observe correct polarity for maximum bass performance 2 speakers per channel connected in parallel.

ViVALDi-ZEN780-Design-Outdoor-Speakers-FIG-2

UNDERPOWERING VS. OVERPOWERING

Most speaker damage is caused by amplifiers with too little power (wattage).
An overdriven amplifier clips the waveforms and sends distortion to the speakers.
Clipping is usually audible; it may vary from a harsh sound to a fuzzy or unclear sound.
If you hear this condition at loud volume levels, turn down the volume until the distortion is no longer present.
Damage caused by operating the speakers at distorted volume levels is not covered by the warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	ZEN780	ZEN980
Woofer	push-pull subwoofer 2x165mm, mid-woofer 1x165mm
Tweeter	compression driver 34mm, driver a compressione 34mm
Frequency response	****

40 – 20000 Hz

IP65

Diameter| 205 mm (body), 300 mm (base)

205 mm (corpo), 300 mm (base)

Height| 995 mm| 1200 mm
LED light luce LED| ****

n/a

| 66 LED module – 13,8W 1380 Lm – 4000K White

VIVALDI SRL by VIVALDI UNITED GROUP
Via Enrico Fermi, 8 – Via Edison, 2-4
30020 Noventa di Piave (VE) – IT
phone: +39 0421 307825
info@vivaldigroup.it www.vivaldigroup.it
Vivaldi srl ongoing effort to improve its products, reserves the right to make technical and aesthetic changes effectively without obligation to notice.