RCF WMR 50 Two Way Wall Mount Monitor Speaker Owner’s Manual

RCF WMR 50 Two Way Wall Mount Monitor Speaker

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The symbols used in this document give notice of important operating instructions and warnings which must be strictly followed

IMPORTANT NOTES

This manual contains important information about the correct and safe use of the device Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference The manual is to be considered an integral part of this product and must accompany it when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation and use as well as for the safety precautions RCF SpA will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of this product

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. All the precautions, in particular the safety ones, must be read with special attention, as they provide important information

2. Power supply from mains

   •  The mains voltage is sufficiently high to involve a risk of electrocution; install and connect this product before plugging it in
   •  Before powering up, make sure that all the connections have been made correctly and the voltage of your mains corresponds to the voltage shown on the rating plate on the unit, if not, please contact your RCF dealer
   •  The metallic parts of the unit are earthed through the power cable An apparatus with  CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection
   •  Protect the power cable from damage; make sure it is positioned in a way that it cannot be stepped on or crushed by objects
   •  To prevent the risk of electric shock, never open this product: there are no parts inside that the user needs to access
   •  Be careful: in the case of a product supplied by the manufacturer only with POWER CON connectors and without a power cord, jointly to POWER CON connectors type NAC3FCA (power-in) and NAC3FCB (power-out), the following power cords compliant to the national standard shall be used:
   • EU: cord type H05VV-F 3G 3×25 mm2 – Standard IEC 60227-1
   • JP: cord type VCTF 3×2 mm2; 15Amp/120V~ – Standard JIS C3306
   • US: cord type SJT/SJTO 3×14 AWG; 15Amp/125V~ – Standard ANSI/UL 62

3. 3. Make sure that no objects or liquids can get into this product, as this may cause a short circuit This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing  No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on this apparatus No naked sources (such as lighted candles) should be placed on this apparatus

4. Never attempt to carry out any operations, modifications or repairs that are not expressly described in this manual Contact your authorized service center or qualified personnel should any of the following occur:

   • The product does not function (or function in an anomalous way).
   • The power cable has been damaged.
   • Objects or liquids have got in the unit.
   • The product has been subject to a heavy impact.

5. If this product is not used for a long period, disconnect the power cable

6. If this product begins emitting any strange odours or smoke, switch it off immediately and disconnect the power cable

7. Do not connect this product to any equipment or accessories not foreseen For suspended installation, only use the dedicated anchoring points and do not try to hang this product by using elements that are unsuitable or not specific for this purpose Also check the suitability of the support surface to which the product is anchored (wall, ceiling, structure, etc), and the components used for attachment (screw anchors, screws, brackets not supplied by RCF etc), which must guarantee the security of the system / installation over time, also considering, for example, the mechanical vibrations normally generated by transducers To prevent the risk of falling equipment, do not stack multiple units of this product unless this possibility is specified in the user manual

8. RCF S.p.A. strongly recommends this product is only installed by professional qualified installers (or specialised firms) who can ensure correct installation and certify it according to the regulations in force. The entire audio system must comply with the current standards and regulations regarding electrical systems.

9. Supports, trolleys and carts
   The equipment should be only used on supports, trolleys and carts, where necessary, that are recommended by the manufacturer The equipment / support / trolley / cart assembly must be moved with extreme caution Sudden stops, excessive pushing force and uneven floors may cause the assembly to overturn Never tilt the assembly

10. There are numerous mechanical and electrical factors to be considered when installing a professional audio system (in addition to those which are strictly acoustic, such as sound pressure, angles of coverage, frequency response, etc)

11. Hearing loss
    Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss The acoustic pressure level that leads to hearing loss is different from person to person and depends on the duration of exposure To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high levels of acoustic pressure, anyone who is exposed to these levels should use adequate protection devices When a transducer capable of producing high sound levels is being used, it is therefore necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones See the manual technical specifications to know the maximum sound pressure level

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Place this product far from any heat sources and always ensure an adequate air circulation around it
• Do not overload this product for a long time
• Never force the control elements (keys, knobs, etc)
• Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the external parts of this product

IMPORTANT NOTES
To prevent the occurrence of noise on line signal cables, use screened cables only and avoid putting them close to:

• Equipment that produces high-intensity electromagnetic fields
• Power cables
• Loudspeaker lines

WARNING! CAUTION! To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain or humidity.

WARNING! To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to mains power supply while grille is removed

WARNING! to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product unless you are qualified. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling 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 thisproduct will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority or your household waste disposal service.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To ensure a long-life service, this product should be used following these advice

• If the product is intended to be set up outdoors, be sure it is under cover and protected to rain and moisture
• If the product needs to be used in a cold environment, slowly warm up the voice coils by sending a low-level signal for about 15 minutes before sending high-power signals
• Always use a dry cloth to clean the exterior surfaces of the speaker and always do it when the power is turned off

CAUTION: to avoid damaging the exterior finishes do not use cleaning solvents or abrasives.

WARNING! CAUTION! For powered speakers, do cleaning only when the power is turned off.

DESCRIPTION

WMR 50 and WMR 60 are multi-purpose two-way wall mount monitor speakers, suitable for a wide range of applications Thanks to their elegant and discreet design and refined finishes, these are suitable for all environmental and architectural conditions The four models differ in the size of their woofer, their power and the presence / absence of the transformer for connection to constant voltage lines (70-100 V):

• WMR 50: 5” woofer, 40 W
• WMR 50T: 5” woofer, 40 W, with line transformer
• WMR 60: 6.5” woofer, 80 W
• WMR 60: 6.5” woofer, 80 W, with line transformer

The high quality of their transducers guarantees faithful and precise musical reproduction throughout the audio spectrum and allows to reach truly remarkable sound pressure levels for such compact products The connection is simple and safe thanks to the removable four-pole screw terminals The front grille can therefore be easily removed to access the power rotary switch of WMR 50T and WMR 60T models (their line transformer allows selection among five power rates)

MAIN FEATURES

• 5” woofer (WMR 50, WMR 50T) with 1” voice coil
• 6.5” woofer (WMR 60, WMR 60T) with 1.2” voice coil
• Neodymium 1” dome tweeter with 1” voice coil
• ABS body
• Internal transformer for connection to constant voltage lines (70-100 V), power selection is made with a rotary switch among 5 rates The low impedance connection (8 Ω) is possible too
• EUROBLOCK removable 4-pole connector (audio input and parallel output ‘link’)
• Steel front grille
• Colour: black

CONNECTION AND POWER SELECTION

WARNING! speaker connections should be only made by qualified and experienced personnel having the technical know-how or sufficient specific instructions to ensure that connections are made correctly and prevent any electrical danger. To prevent any risk of electric shock, do not connect speakers when the amplifier is switched on. Before turning the system on, check all connections and make sure there are no accidental short circuits.
The entire sound system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the current local laws and regulations regarding electrical systems. Make sure all speakers are connected in phase to ensure a correct sound reproduction.

All models have an internal transformer for connection to 70-100 V constant voltage lines  Alternatively, they can also be connected as low impedance (8 Ω) speakers

SETTING THE POWER WHEN CONNECTED TO 100 / 70 V CONSTANT VOLTAGE LINES
(WMR 50T and WMR 60T only)

If speakers are connected to a constant voltage line, set the selector to one of the positions from 1 to 5 (70 V) or from 1 to 4 (100 V) to choose the power rate (according to the line voltage).

WMR 50T

WMR 60T

WARNING!

• DO NOT select position 6 (8 Ω) (as this may damage the speaker and the amplifier)!
• DO NOT select position 5 when linked to a 100 V line!
• The speaker input voltage (Vd) shall correspond to the amplifier output voltage (Va).
• The sum of nominal power values (Pd x n) of all speakers connected to the line shall not exceed the amplifier power (Pa).

CONNECTION AND POWER SELECTION

Set the selector to position 6 (8 Ω).

• The total speaker impedance must not be lower than the amplifier output impedance.
• A speaker total impedance equal to the amplifier output one permits to get the maximum deliverable power (but a higher impedance entails less power).
• The total speaker power shall be adequate for the amplifier maximum deliverable power.
• Speaker lines shall be as short as possible (for long distances, it may be necessary to use cables with large cross-section wires).
• The impedance of a single speaker is 8 Ω. For example, the total impedance of the parallel of two speakers is 4 Ω (impedance = 8 / speaker number).

CONNECTION

The ‘Euroblock’ socket is located on the back of the wall mount bracket The two INPUT contacts (+ and –) allow the connection of the input cable, the two LINK contacts (+ and –) can be linked to an output cable for the parallel connection of other speakers Applicable wire section: from 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm²

1. Connect the line positive wire to the speaker INPUT +
2. Connect the line negative wire to the speaker INPUT –
3. If necessary, connect in the same way the output cable (to link other speakers in parallel) to speaker LINK + and LINK –

NOTES ABOUT CONSTANT VOLTAGE SYSTEMS

• The loudspeaker input voltage (Vd) shall correspond to the amplifier output voltage (Va)
• The sum of nominal power values (Pd x n) of all loudspeakers connected to the line shall not exceed the amplifier power (Pa)
• Make sure all loudspeakers are connected in phase to ensure a correct sound reproduction

• Always use cables having wires with an adequate cross-section, considering the cable length and the total loudspeaker power
• oudspeaker lines must be kept separated from mains cable, microphone cables or others, in order to avoid inductive phenomena may cause hum or noises
• Use loudspeaker cables having twisted wires to reduce hum caused by inductive effects due to coupling with electromagnetic fields

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Make sure all speakers are installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures. Ensure the wall has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the speaker weight. Before installing every speaker, carefully check all components to be used and make sure there is no damage, deformation, corrosion and/or missing or damaged parts that could reduce the safety of the installation.

1. Electrically connect the ‘Euroblock’ socket (on the back of the wall-mount support bracket) as previously described in the ‘Connection and power selection’ manual section
2. Choose how to fix the wall-mount support bracket: either for vertical or horizontal orientation Fix the bracket to the wall through four M6 wall plugs
3. Connect one end of the safety wire A to the back of the speaker with the supplied screw.
4.  Insert the speaker on the wall-mount support bracket and then tighten the safety screw.
5. Adjust the speaker to the desired angle before tightening the bracket screw as well.
6. Electrically connect the speaker to the wall-mount support bracket by inserting its cable connector from the top (as shown in the figures), then lock it by tightening its safety screw.
7. Connect the other end of the safety wire B to the wall support by using the supplied spacer.
   (The screws for fixing the wall support are not included).

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