THEORY 210526 Ic In-Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- THEORY
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ic In-Ceiling Loudspeakers
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GUIDE
Rev A 210525
LIMITED WARRANTY
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be free from defective materials and/or workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of sale and will replace defective parts and/or repair
malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under
normal installation and use – provided that the unit is returned to our
factory or one of our authorized service centers via prepaid transportation
with a copy of proof of purchase (sales receipt). This warranty provides that
the examination of the return must indicate, in our judgment, a manufacturing
defect. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation or where the date code has
been removed or defaced. THEORY shall not be liable for incidental and/or
consequential damages. The warranty gives you specific legal rights. This
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warranty does not apply. Removal of the serial number on this product, or
purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer will void this limited
warranty.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read all instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC.
- Use only with hardware, brackets stands, and components sold with the apparatus or supplied by THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC.
- Mount only to solid architectural walls and ceilings.
- USE A SAFETY CABLE WHEN INSTALLING OVERHEAD.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus is damaged in any way.
- Connect to Theory or Pro Audio Technology Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers ONLY. Do not connect to third-party amplifiers.
Doing so will void the product warranty and potentially damage the loudspeaker.
PARTS LEGEND
PARTS LIST – ic MODELS
- SPEAKER ASSEMBLY – QTY. 1
- CUTOUT TEMPLATE – QTY. 1
- INDOOR ROUND GRILLE – QTY. 1
- INDOOR SQUARE GRILLE – QTY. 2
In this guide, ceiling speaker model ic6 is shown. Your model may be different, however, the product features and installation steps are the same. For outdoor installations, a special-purpose all-weather grille is required. (Sold separately). Contact your authorized Theory dealer to purchase before installing the loudspeaker(s).
PRODUCT FEATURES
IN-CEILING INSTALLATION
OPERATING MODES – SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS – INDOOR/OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS
Your Theory ic loudspeaker can be used in LoZ (16 ohms) or HiZ (transformer)
operating modes. Make sure you know the desired operation for your system
prior to installing the loudspeakers as this will determine the wiring scheme
required.
Your Theory in-ceiling loudspeaker system may be installed into ordinary
architectural walls and ceilings. If installed in the ceiling, a safety cable
must be used to tether the loudspeaker to rigid structural elements such as an
architectural stud or joist. (See Step 4)
If installed outdoors, a special-purpose all-weather grille is required. (Sold
separately). Do not use the indoor grilles (included) in outdoor
installations.
Your Theory in-ceiling loudspeaker requires extensive signal processing and
therefore must be driven by Theory Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers only.
Theory loudspeakers and Loudspeaker Controllers work together as a system.
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR THEORY LOUDSPEAKER TO THIRD-PARTY AMPLIFIERS AS DOING SO WILL VOID THE LOUDSPEAKER WARRANTY.
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CEILING CUTOUT
Using the supplied cutout template, mark and cut a hole in the drywall at the desired loudspeaker location.
Figures 1a. and 1b.
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**CONNECT WIRES TO EURO PLUGS**
Loosen the terminal cover retention screw and rotate the cover out of the way to expose the input Euro connector. For LoZ or 16-ohm operation, connect a single “home run” two-conductor speaker wire from the ic loudspeaker to the Theory Loudspeaker Controller output. Up to FOUR ic ceiling loudspeakers configured for 16-ohm operation may be wired in parallel to a single Loudspeaker Controller channel. Figure 2a.
For transformer “70V” or “70V/100V” operation, many ic loudspeakers may be connected to a qualified Loudspeaker Controller output channel by connecting the ic peakers in parallel using the connector loop outputs. Figure 2b.
If using the conduit clamp, feed wires through the clamp first before connecting to plug. -
CONNECT ic LOUDSPEAKER(S)
Plug the male Euroblock connector into the female connector found underneath the terminal cover of the loudspeaker back can. Figure 3.
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ATTACH SAFETY CABLE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE SPEAKER, ATTACH A SAFETY TETHER (NOT INCLUDED) TO A RIGID ARCHITECTURAL MEMBER AND TO THE SAFETY TIE POINT ON THE BACK OF THE BACK CAN (SEE PAGE 2).
Figure 4a.
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INSERT SPEAKER
Make sure clamping dogs are fully tucked within the cutout boundary. Figure 5a. Insert the speaker into the cutout and hold tight against the drywall.
Figure 5b.
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TIGHTEN DOGS
Using supplied Torx driver bit, tighten all clamping dogs until resistance is noticed on the screws and the loudspeaker baffle flange is held tightly against the wall surface. This indicates the dogs have engaged with the backside of the drywall and that the speaker is clamped successfully.
Figure 6. -
SET 70V / 16-OHM OPERATION SWITCH
For most residential installations, 16-ohm operation is preferred. For 16-ohm operation, using a flat-head screwdriver, rotate the switch to align the screw slot with the 16-ohms indicator. For 70V/100V operation, rotate the switch to align the screw slot with the desired power level to be supplied to the loudspeaker when the Loudspeaker Controller is set to maximum output. You may need to wait to set this switch to control the speaker volume once all the speakers are installed. -
INSTALL PERFORATED GRILLE
If installing the speaker overhead, insert the grille safety tether rivet into the speaker frame. Figure 8a. Install the paintable perforated metal grille on the front of the speaker. High-strength magnets will hold it in place. Figure 8b. A round or square grille may be used depending on preference. (Round grille shown)
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