TANNOY CVS Series CVS 301-BK 3-Inch In-Ceiling Loudspeaker User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- TANNOY
Table of Contents
TANNOY CVS Series CVS 301-BK 3-Inch In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
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Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. -
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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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 wide 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.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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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.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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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
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The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
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Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
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This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Tannoy Ceiling loudspeaker. This product range
is suited for high-level music and speech reinforcement applications requiring
exceptional sonic quality with uncompromised reliability.
The loudspeakers in this series are for indoor dry use.
Unpacking
Every Tannoy product and accessory is carefully inspected before packing.
After unpacking, please inspect your product to make sure no damage has
occurred in transit. In the unlikely event of any damage, would you please
notify your dealer immediately and retain your shipping carton, as your dealer
may ask you to return the faulty unit to them for inspection.
Each CVS loudspeaker is packed in pairs and provided with the following
accessories as standard; C-Ring, tile-bridge kit, cut-out template, and paint
mask.
A plaster (mud) ring, 48″ tile rail is also available as an optional extra.
Safety Notices
Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of
securing loudspeakers in ceiling to provide security of a backup support. A
secondary support line should be attached from the safety loop on the rear of
the product to a source point on the ceiling. Please consult the relevant
construction codes in your region. When using a power driver to install the
product it is essential to use the correct torque level settings to avoid
over-tightening and damage to the ceiling material or clamps.
Recommended torque setting: 1.5 Nm. Tannoy will not be held responsible for
any damages caused by the improper installation of these loudspeakers.
SAFETY NOTE:
In order to comply with the relevant fire safety regulations (ie. BS 5839:
1998), it is required that in the event of fire, that failure of the circuit
to which the loudspeaker is connected does not occur before evacuation of the
building is complete. Suitable measures include: – a) use of terminal blocks
(for connection to primary) with a melting point of not less than 650°C, for
example constructed from ceramic materials; b) use of terminal blocks of a
lower melting point but protected with thermal insulation; c) use of terminal
blocks such that, on melting, an open-circuit or a short-circuit does not
occur
Product Feature Identification
(CVS-601 shown) 
Accessories
Standard Accessories
Optional Accessories
Installation Guide for Suspended Ceilings
NOTE: The speaker images shown are for guidance only, and may not exactly represent your particular model.
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Remove the ceiling tile from its frame and place it on a flat surface. Mark the cut-out area on the ceiling tile by tracing around the template provided. (Fig.1)
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Cut out the hole in the ceiling tile using a circular saw or pad saw (Fig.2). Place the C-ring and tile bridge on top of the ceiling panel, aligning the C-ring over the hole, and screw the C-ring to the tile bridge using the fixings provided. (Fig.3)
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Slide the speaker assembly through the hole and turn the screws on the front of the speaker to extend the mounting wings. Tighten the screws until a firm grip is achieved.
If using a power driver, Tannoy recommends a torque setting of 1.5 Nm. (Fig.4) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! -
Slide the tile panel back into the suspended ceiling. The tile bridge ends will catch over the railings, supporting the weight of the speaker. (Fig.5)
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Connect a secondary support line to the safety tab. Some construction codes require use of this secondary support point, which should connect to a separate secure support point using a suitable support line. Consult construction codes in your region.
Go to page 15 for instructions on wiring and set-up instructions.
Installation Guide for Drywall Ceilings
NOTE: The speaker images shown are for guidance only, and may not exactly
represent your particular model.
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Mark the cut-out area on the ceiling by tracing around the template provided. (Fig.1)
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Cut out the hole in the ceiling using a pad saw, then slide the C-Ring into the ceiling, aligning it over the cut-out hole. (Fig.2)
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Go to page 15 for wiring and set-up instructions then return to point 4 below.
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Connect a secondary support line to the safety tab. Some construction codes require use of this secondary support point, which should connect to a separate secure support point using a suitable support line. Consult construction codes in your region.
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Slide the speaker assembly through the hole and turn the screws to extend the mounting wings. Tighten the screws until a firm grip is achieved.
If using a power driver, Tannoy recommends a torque setting of 1.5 Nm. (Fig.3)
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Insert grille by pushing it onto the speaker.
Installation Instructions for Optional Plaster Ring
An optional plaster (mud) ring bracket is available from Tannoy. This bracket
is designed to be pre-installed into newly constructed, non-suspended
ceilings.
NOTE: The speaker images shown are for guidance only, and may not exactly
represent your particular model.
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Nail or screw the plaster ring to the joists. (Fig.1)
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Lay the speaker wiring to where the speaker will be fitted and complete the plastering work on the ceiling.
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Cut out the hole in the ceiling using a pad saw. (Fig.2)
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Go to page 15 for instructions on wiring then return to point 5 below.
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Connect a secondary support line to the safety tab. Some construction codes require use of this secondary support point, which should connect to a separate secure support point using a suitable support line. Consult construction codes in your region.
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Slide the speaker assembly through the hole and turn the screws to extend the mounting wings. Tighten the screws until a firm grip is achieved.
If using a power driver, Tannoy recommends a torque setting of 1.5 Nm. (Fig.3)
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Insert grille by pushing it onto the speaker. (Fig.4)
Wiring and Setting Up
NOTE: The speaker images shown are for guidance only, and may not exactly
represent your particular model.
We recommend the use of insulated speaker wiring of between 12 and 18 AWG.
WARNING: The power to the amplifier must be turned OFF when making connections
to the loudspeakers. All connections must be checked before turning the
amplifiers.
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Remove the wiring cover at the back of the speaker can to access the removeable Euro-type connector plug and socket.
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The speakers come with a standard speaker cable clamp (Fig.1), and an optional gland for EN5424 applications (Fig.2).
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Feed the cable through and attach to the Euro-type connector (Fig.3). ‘
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For connection to an amplifier, use Pins 1 and 2 (Figs.3, 4, 5):
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Make sure that the wiring polarity is correct, where:
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Pin 1 is positive
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Pin 2 is negative
For connection to additional speakers in a distributed line (Fig.4) Pins 3 and 4 are used to loop thru to additional speakers: -
Make sure that the wiring polarity is correct, where:
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Pin 3 is positive
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Pin 4 is negative
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Tighten the cable clamp or cable gland and plug in the Euro-type connector to the loudspeaker. Replace the rear cover and securely tighten the supplied screws.
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The speaker is fitted with a multi-tap transformer for use in distributed-line systems (Fig.6). There is also a LOZ tap. Select the required tap before pushing the grill in place. The average impedance of each speaker in this range is 8 Ohms in the LOZ setting.
CAUTION: THE SPEAKER IS SUPPLIED IN LOW IMPEDANCE MODE. NEVER CONNECT THE SPEAKER TO A 70/100 VOLT AMPLIFIER WHILE THE SPEAKER IS SET FOR LOW IMPEDANCE (LOZ).
Dimensions (mm)
Specifications
Other important information
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