Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS; installation professional.; Disclaimer; is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products, LLC
1 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product’s instructions and local building codes. The ...
Page 3 - Introduction; Package Contents; Screws — 4 components
1 2 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your ceiling loudspeaker purchase. The AD-C820, AD-C821 and AD-C1200 models offer excellent acoustic performance in an easy-to-install and attractive package. Please review these instructions carefully and follow the recommendations. Installation sh...
Page 4 - Features; AD-C821 Loudspeaker System; – Figure 1 –
3 4 Features AD-C821 Loudspeaker System a. Pivoting connection coverb. Euro connectors c. Pivoting connection cover retaining screwd. Loudspeaker wiring holee. Seismic mounting tabf. Mounting tabsg. Grille attachment magnets h. Tap switch (transformer included) e d c b a f g h – Figure 1 – – Figure ...
Page 5 - AD-C820 Loudspeaker Baffle; – Figure 3 –
3 4 a. Mounting tabsb. Grille attachment magnets c. Tap Switch (transformer included in AD-C800BB) AD-C820 Loudspeaker Baffle a. Dual Knockouts (½" and ¾") (Qty: 5)b. Ceramic terminal blockc. Transformer d. Mounting straps (Qty: 4)e. Ten-pin Mate-N-Lok ™ e d c b a c a b AD-C800BB Back Box a ...
Page 7 - AD-C1200 Loudspeaker Baffle; Sold separately for use with AD-C1200 Loudspeaker Baffle
5 6 a. Dual Euro connectors b. 150 W Transformer for 70/100 V distributed loudspeaker systemsc. Crossover network d. Installation hook AD-C1200 Loudspeaker Baffle Sold separately for use with AD-C1200 Loudspeaker Baffle AD-C1200BB Back Box d c b a a. Dual knockouts (½" and ¾") (Qty: 5)b. Mou...
Page 8 - Suspended Ceiling
7 8 AD-C1200SG Loudspeaker Grille AD-C821 Installation Options The AD-C821 Loudspeaker System is a blind-mount design made to mount into finished ceilings. The AD-C821 loudspeaker system can be mounted in suspended ceilings, as well as non-suspended ceiling types. We recommend that you consult an in...
Page 9 - Tools and Parts Required for Installation; integrity of the ceiling.; Installation; along with the ceiling cross-supports, provide necessary support.; Cut Mounting Hole in Ceiling; prevent cracking and weakening the structural integrity.
7 8 AD-C821 Installation Tools and Parts Required for Installation 1. #2 Phillips head screwdriver2. Torque driver3. Wire stripping tool4. Soldering equipment5. Tool for cutting loudspeaker mounting hole in ceiling. Must be able to cut a circular hole through the ceiling without damaging the structu...
Page 10 - Install Split Ring and Suspended-ceiling Tile Rails; through the hole and place on both sides
9 10 Install Split Ring and Suspended-ceiling Tile Rails 1. Skip this step if installing in a non-suspended ceiling. Pass the two Suspended-ceiling Tile Rails (Figure 6) through the hole and place on both sides of the mounting hole 15.16" (395 mm) apart, as shown in (Figure 12) and install onto ...
Page 11 - Support and Wire the Loudspeaker System; item c and swing the cover open.; It is not necessary to fully remove the screws.
9 10 Support and Wire the Loudspeaker System Important: Loudspeakers can potentially generate substantial vibration. In addition to ensuring all hardware is properly installed and secure, you must use the Seismic Support Bracket on the loudspeaker to secure the loudspeaker to an appropriate structur...
Page 12 - AD-C800BB Back Box Installation; through which the loudspeaker signal wires are to be routed.
11 12 AD-C800BB and AD-C820 Installation The AD-C800BB is designed to be pre-installed into the ceiling and wired. The AD-C820 Loudspeaker Baffle assembly is plugged into and secured to the back box at a later time. AD-C800BB Back Box Installation The AD-C800BB installation should be done by a licen...
Page 13 - AD-C820 Installation
11 12 a. Facility’s loudspeaker signal wiringb. Ceramic terminal blockc. Wiring to loudspeaker baffled. Wire holding screws – Figure 17 – AD-C820 Installation 1. Connect the 10-pin Mate-N-Lok ™ connector from the AD-C800BB to J1 on the transformer tap switch PCB. 2. Connect the 3 Faston connectors t...
Page 14 - Mount the AD-C820 or AD-C821 Loudspeaker System; clamps have been tightened and any adjustments made.; Set Transformer Tap and Install Grille; Off
13 14 Mount the AD-C820 or AD-C821 Loudspeaker System Note: The Mounting Clamps are part of the assembly and allow for mounting surfaces (ceiling) up to 2.75" in thickness. Do not install the grille until clamps have been tightened and any adjustments made. 1. Before inserting the loudspeaker in...
Page 17 - the loudspeaker baffle assembly PCB.
15 16 AD-C1200 Installation Note: AD-C1200 comes pre-wired, from the factory, for transformer tap applications. To bypass the transformer see “Remove Transformer from the AD-C1200 Circuitry” in this section.1. Locate and remove the five-pin Euro-style connector plug included with the loudspeaker baf...
Page 20 - Disconnect Transformer from the AD-C1200 Circuitry; COM connection which is marked with a black dot.; Painting the Grille
19 20 Disconnect Transformer from the AD-C1200 Circuitry If you are connecting the loudspeaker to a 16 ohm system, you must disconnect the transformer.1. Unplug the two-pin Euro-style plug (J1) on the PCB (Figure 25) . 2. Loosen the two M3 wire securing screws using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver an...
Page 21 - Dimensions; section in this document.; Ceiling Cutout Dim = Ø 305 mm
19 20 Dimensions AD-C800BB Note: The 11.5" measurement is the actual dimension of the hardware. For cutting the mounting hole, refer to the Cut Mounting Hole in Ceiling section in this document. 11.8 " 299 mm 8.0 " 202.3 mm 10.9 " 275.7 mm 11.2 " 283.7 mm 0.3 " 0.8 mm 11.5 ...
Page 22 - Dimensions Continued
21 22 Dimensions Continued 23.0 " 584 mm 14.6 " 371 mm 15.0 " 381 mm 15.5 " 394 mm 17.9 " 555 mm 20.4 " 518 mm AD-C1200BB Ceiling Cutout Dim = 376 mm x 376 mm 14.6 " 371 mm
Page 23 - Specifications
21 22 Specifications AD-C820/AD-C800BB AD-C821 AD-C1200/AD-C1200BB System Configuration Passive Passive Frequency Response (-6 dB) 61 Hz – 18 kHz 61 Hz – 18 kHz 42 Hz – 18 kHz Frequency Range (-10 dB) 52 Hz – 18 kHz 52 Hz – 18 kHz 37 Hz – 18 kHz System calculated maximum Output (RMS) 114 dB 114 dB 1...
Page 24 - QSC Audio Products, LLC
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