Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................. TOC Safety First ..................................... TOC Product Description ............................... 1 Welcome ............................................... 1 Important Features ............................... 1 Model Summary ................................... 2 Packing List .......................................... 2 EVIDTM Product Family ......................... 3 Step 4 - Mount the Speaker to the Bracket ..................
Product Description Welcome Important Features Thank you for purchasing EVID™ Series loudspeakers. Read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and precautions before you use these products.
Product Description Model Summary Packing List (3.2, 4.2, 6.2) EVID™ 3.2 Listed and illustrated below are the parts included in each boxed pair of EVID™ speakers. Most compact of the EVID™ Series, the EVID™ 3.2 uses dual 3.5-inch LF drivers with a .75-inch titanium direct radiator tweeter to provide high-fidelity, full-range sound over an extremely wide coverage area. The EVID™ 3.2t includes a transformer for 70V or 100V systems. EVID™ 4.2 The compact EVID™ 4.
Product Description EVID™ Product Family Product Feature Identification Illustrated below are the major components of the EVID™ Series full-range speakers. 8-ohm Impedance Part No. Model Description 301045-001 3.2 Dual 3.5" Full-Range Shielded (Black) 301045-002 3.2w Dual 3.5" Full-Range Shielded (White) 301046-001 4.2 Dual 4" Full-Range Shielded (Black) 301046-002 4.2w Dual 4" Full-Range Shielded (White) 301047-001 6.2 Dual 6" Full-Range Shielded (Black) 301047-002 6.2w A.
Product Description SAM™ (Strong-ArmMount™) System Step-by-Step Installation and Wiring (3.2, 4.2, 6.2) EVID™’s SAM™ system (Strong-ArmMount™) excels at meeting the four requirements for mounting FGM/BGM systems: simple, quick, versatile, and reliable. Three easy steps and you are done: Attach the surface bracket to the wall or ceiling; attach the EVID™ enclosure to the bracket with the sockethead bolt; aim the enclosure and tighten the bolt.
Product Description Step 2: Select Wattage Tap (Models 4.2t and 6.2t Only) Step 3: Mount the Speaker to the SAM™ Bracket Before mounting the speaker to the bracket, select the proper wattage tap setting for your installation. The wattage selector switch is located at the rear of the speaker below the input terminal panel. The EVID™ 4.2t and 6.2t include a switch for selecting the power taps. The EVID™ 3.2t has a single power tap. EVID™ 3.2t A single (non-selectable) power tap rated at 5W@70V and 10W@100V.
Product Description Step 4: Attach the Wiring to the Terminal Connector and Wire the Speaker The 4-pin phoenix-style plug-in connector provides for a pass-thru audio connection to daisy-chain a line of speakers. Insert the bare end of wire into the appropriate connector terminals as described below. For parallel wiring, see Figure 12. When one input connector is removed, subsequent speakers will remain connected. For daisy-chaining, see Figure 13.
Product Description Packing List (12.1 Subwoofer) Product Feature Identification Below is the list of parts included with the EVID™ 12.1 subwoofer. The parts are illustrated in Figure 17. The 12.1 subwoofer comes with a dualmode mounting bracket that enables the unit to be easily mounted at either a wall/ wall (corner) or on a wall/ceiling (midwall) junction. The included forged steel eyebolt provides the installer a solid attachment point for a safety line. The 12.
Product Description Step-by-Step Installation and Wiring (12.1 Subwoofer) Step 1: Mount the Bracket The mounting bracket can be installed two ways (see Figures 20 and 21), allowing optimal configurations for installations. Leave 1.5" of space between the bracket and the ceiling when installing in a corner! Attach the bracket to the wall with suitable fasteners screwed into structural members in the wall. Remember: It is the installer's responsibility to insure that the structure can safely support the load.
Product Description from amplifier –L+ –R+ Even though the enclosure hangs from the top clip, always install the lower one to secure against possible disengagement of the top clip. Straighten the EV® logo and press firmly at its center to seat it securely into its mounting hole. –L+ –R+ 1 + + + Left 1 Rungs – – Right 1 3 – 2 Left 2 Right 2 Figure 23: Daisy-Chain Wiring Plan Step 4: Mount the Speaker to the Bracket First remove the two Phillips-head screws on the rear of the enclosure.
Product Description Rigging cables 1 Rungs 2 L angle Ceiling tile 3 Eyebolts This side towards wall Acoustic port Figure 25: Midwall Mounting Mounting through a suspended ceiling grid On the rear of the enclosure install and tighten two 3/8-16-thread forged steel eyebolts (one is included) with a 3/8" flat washer under each.
Uniform Limited Warranty Electro-Voice® products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in the individual productline statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner's manual, beginning with the date of original purchase. If such malfunction occurs during the specified period, the product will be repaired or replaced (at our discretion) without charge. The product will be returned to the customer prepaid.
Appendix A: Integrating the Subwoofer Installation Examples The EVID™ Series is a product family with the flexibility to fit the requirements of many different applications. Listed below are some suggested combinations for systems using the 12.1. • Rich, full-sounding low-level background music and paging in a quiet restaurant, office, or retail space: two EVID™ 3.2s in parallel on each output of a 12.1. • Moderate-level music and paging in a sports bar/restaurant or upbeat retail space: two EVID™ 4.
Appendix B: Painting the EVIDTM Speakers The 12.1 subwoofer is a painted wood enclosure which can easily be repainted. Painting Process (3.2, 4.2, 6.2) The EVID™ 3.2, 4.2 and 6.2 are made of high-impact ABS, which accepts a wide variety of paints. • Remove the grille and mask the baffle. • Clean the cabinet and grille by rubbing the speaker with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not, however, use abrasives such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Table Problem Possible Causes Amplifier No Sound Wiring Speakers Wired Out-of-Polarity Poor LowFrequency Response Improperly Wired Subwoofer Panel Intermittent Output such as Crackling Faulty Connection or Distortion Constant Noise such as Buzzing, Hissing, Humming Defective Amplifier or other Electronic Device Poor System Grounding or Ground Loop Action Connect a known working test speaker to the amplifier outputs.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Specification 3.2/3.2t 4.2/4.2t Frequency Response1 (-10 dB) 85 Hz-20 kHz 65 Hz-20 kHz Power Handling2 150 watts 200 watts Sensitivity3 87 dB, 1 W/1 m 90 dB, 1 W/1 m Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms 104 dB 111 dB Max SPL 4 Horizontal Coverage 120° 100° Vertical Coverage4 110° 90° LF Transducer 2 × 3.5" (90 mm) 2 × 4" (90 mm) HF Transducer .
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Specification 6.2/6.2t 12.
Notes EVIDTM Owner’s Manual 17
12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952/884-4051 Fax: 952/884-0043 www.electrovoice.com © Telex Communications, Inc. 5/2007 Part Number 38109-899 Rev C U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact the Customer Service department at 800/392-3497 Fax: 800/955-6831 Europe, Africa and Middle East only.
