Community iBOX SERIES User manual

iBOX SERIES
INSTALLATION / OPERATION
MANUAL
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EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing
the CE label meets all of the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States
Council for adjustment of legal requirements. Furthermore, the products comply with the rules and regulations
referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30-August-1995.
The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following
harmonized or national standards:
DIN EN 55013:08-1991
DIN EN 55020:05-1995
DIN EN 55082-1:03-1993
The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be
viewed upon request. The responsible manufacturer is the company:
Community Light & Sound
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013
USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Chester, PA USA August 2007
EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
Since the founding of our company in 1968, Community has been a constant developer and innovator of
loudspeaker technology. Many of our engineering achievements were undertaken to solve problems, when no
prior solutions existed. Others resulted from simply seeing a better way to do things.
Over the years our technologies have been imitated, and our methods have become common practice
throughout the professional sound industry. However, developments like carbon fiber diaphragm compression
drivers still stand alone, and well ahead of the competition. Just a few of Community’s unique accomplishments
include the following:
• First successful fiberglass mid, high frequency, and large-format bass horns.
• First compression loaded mid-range horn for touring systems - the LMF.
• First suspension-less diaphragm HF driver - the VHF100.
• First mid-range, full-decade (200 Hz - 2 kHz) high-power compression driver - the M4.
• First carbon fiber diaphragm compression drivers - M4, EM280, EM282.
• First Ferrofluid-cooled professional woofers - the VBS Series.
• First product series with all drivers Ferrofluid-cooled.
• First air-cooled loudspeakers for touring systems - AirForce.
• First three-way cinema loudspeaker systems - Paramount Executive Studio Theatre, Warner Bros.
screening theatre and dubbing rooms.
• First electro-acoustic system to equal the sound level of pneumatic warning sirens.
• First to provide loudspeaker coverage over an entire country - Denmark Emergency System.
• First comprehensive, calibrated data acquisition of sound reinforcement products.
• First integral signal-aligned three-way sound reinforcement systems - RS Series.
• First pro audio company with an Internet Web site.
• First all horn-loaded, high-fidelity, weather-resistant loudspeaker - R2 Series.
In line with our history of excellence and innovation, each Community product is manufactured in
accordance with a complicated and exacting chain of procedures that ensure absolute quality.
With our unique designs, our sophisticated techniques, and our proprietary materials and transducers,
we are committed to bringing only the finest audio products to the many thousands of professional sound
engineers, performers, and end users who rely on them daily.
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
© 2007 All Rights Reserved
WELCOME TO COMMUNITY

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EC Statement of Conformity........................................................................................................Page 2
Welcome to Community................................................................................................................Page 3
Important Safety Information.......................................................................................................Page 6
Rigging and Electrical Safety......................................................................................................Page 6
Unpacking and Inspection
Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................................Page 7
Shipping Claims ......................................................................................................................Page 7
What’s in the Box ....................................................................................................................Page 7
Quick Start
iBOX Features .................................................................................................................Pages 8 - 9
Electrical Installation and Safety...........................................................................................Page 10
Mechanical Installation and Safety ....................................................................................... Page 10
For More Information ............................................................................................................Page 11
Introduction
Introduction to iBOX Loudspeakers ......................................................................................Page 12
iBOX Models ................................................................................................................Pages 13 - 18
iBOX Optional Mounting Hardware..............................................................................Pages 18 - 23
Installation
Electrical Installation and Safety..................................................................................Pages 24 - 30
Mechanical Installation and Safety ..............................................................................Pages 31 - 33
Painting iBOX Enclosures.....................................................................................................Page 34
System Design Guidelines....................................................................................................Page 34
Field Service .........................................................................................................................Page 35
Choosing Loudspeakers .......................................................................................................Page 35
Commissioning .....................................................................................................................Page 35
Warranty and Service .........................................................................................................Pages 36 - 37
Specifications and Dimensions
iHP1200 .......................................................................................................................Pages 38 - 39
iHP1500 .......................................................................................................................Pages 40 - 41
iHP3500 .......................................................................................................................Pages 42 - 43
iLF218 ..........................................................................................................................Pages 44 - 45
i2W8.............................................................................................................................Pages 46 - 47
M12 ..............................................................................................................................Pages 46 - 47
Calculating Array Coverage Angles......................................................................................... Page 48
FIGURES
Figure 1: iBOX Features........................................................................................ Page 8
Figure 2: Cool-Coil Technology........................................................................... Page 13
Figure 3: iHP3500 Sketch ................................................................................... Page 14
Figure 4: iHP1500 Sketch ................................................................................... Page 15
Figure 5: iHP1200 Sketch ................................................................................... Page 16
Figure 6: iLF218 Sketch ...................................................................................... Page 17
Figure 7: M12 Sketch .......................................................................................... Page 17
Figure 8: i2W8 Sketch ......................................................................................... Page 18
Figure 9: iBOX Full-Range Input Panel ............................................................... Page 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF FIGURES AND DRAWINGS
Figure 10: iBOX Subwoofer Input Panel...................................................................... Page 25
Figure 11: NL4 Connection Detail ................................................................................ Page 25
Figure 12: i2W8 Input Panel .......................................................................................... Page 26
Figure 13: M12 Input Panel............................................................................................ Page 26
Figure 14: Eyebolt Pull Angles ...................................................................................... Page 32
Figure 15: i2W8 Yoke Mounting Detail......................................................................... Page 33
Figure 14: Eyebolt Pull Angles ...................................................................................... Page 32
Figure 21: Coverage Angles of an iBOX Array ........................................................... Page 48
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
Figure 15: iHP1200 Dimensions ................................................................................... Page 39
Figure 16: iHP1500 Dimensions ................................................................................... Page 41
Figure 17: iHP3500 Dimensions ................................................................................... Page 43
Figure 18: iLF218 Dimensions....................................................................................... Page 45
Figure 19: i2W8 Dimensions.......................................................................................... Page 47
Figure 20: M12 Dimensions ........................................................................................... Page 47
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Table 10: iHP1200 Specifications ................................................................................. Page 38
Table 11: iHP1500 Specifications ................................................................................. Page 40
Table 12: iHP3500 Specifications ................................................................................. Page 42
Table 13: iLF218 Specifications..................................................................................... Page 44
Table 14: i2W8 Specifications........................................................................................ Page 46
Table 14: M12 Specifications......................................................................................... Page 46
TABLES
Table 1: iBOX Features .................................................................................................... Page 9
Table 2: iBOX Connections ............................................................................................ Page 10
Table 3: iHP3500 Basic Specifications......................................................................... Page 14
Table 4: iHP1500 Basic Specifications......................................................................... Page 15
Table 5: iHP1200 Basic Specifications......................................................................... Page 16
Table 6: DSP Settings for iBOX Bi-amp Operation .................................................... Page 27
Table 7: Recommended High-Pass Filters .................................................................. Page 28
Table 8: Recommended Cable Gauge ......................................................................... Page 29
Table 9: Recommended Amplifier Size ........................................................................ Page 30
NOTICE: Every effort has been made to
insure that the information contained in this
manual was complete and accurate at the time
of printing. However, due to ongoing technical
advances, changes or modifications may have
occurred that are not covered in this manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Always follow these safety precautions when using or installing iBOX loudspeakers and accessories:
• Read and keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical
connections.
• Only use accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.
The terms IMPORTANT, WARNING, and DANGER, as used in this manual, alert the reader to
important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of these terms, do
not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Community directly for assistance.
IMPORTANT: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to
potential damage or danger.
WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the
equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.
DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment
and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others in the vicinity.
RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DANGER: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be ‘flown’ or
suspended using a variety of rigging hardware, means, and methods. Installation of loudspeakers
should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel. It is strongly recommended that a licensed
and certified professional structural engineer approve the mounting design. Severe injury and/or loss of
life may occur if these products are improperly installed!
DANGER: iBOX rigging fittings are rated at a Working Load Limit of 150 lbs (68 kg) with a 15:1 safety
margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a load that is greater than 150 lbs. Failure
to heed this warning could result in injury or death!
DANGER: All rigging fittings and OmniMount™ inserts must be fitted with optional mounting hardware
or they must remain sealed with the flat-head Allen screws that come installed in the enclosure. The flat
-head Allen screws pass through the Baltic birch plywood panels and fasten to internal steel rigging
brackets, providing structural integrity. Without these Allen screws, the structural integrity of the
plywood enclosure would rely solely on the adhesion of the glue joints, which over time could
deteriorate. Therefore, all fasteners must remain in place so that the enclosure may be safely ‘flown’
or suspended overhead.
IMPORTANT:Refer to the sections on installation and connections later in this manual for additional
information on rigging and electrical safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
R-Series loudspeakers are inherently rugged and are carefully packed in sturdy cartons. However, it’s
wise to thoroughly inspect each unit after it has been removed from the packaging, as damage could occur
during shipping.
SHIPPING CLAIMS
Please note that once the shipment has left your dealer or the Community factory, the responsibility for
damage is always borne by the freight company. If damage has occurred during shipping, you must file a claim
directly with the freight company. It’s very important to contact the freight company as soon as possible after
receiving your shipment, as most freight companies have a short time limit within which they will investigate
claims. Make sure to save the carton and the packing material, as most claims will be denied if these materials
are not retained. Your Community dealer and the factory will try to help in any way they can, but it is the
responsibility of the party receiving the shipment to file the damage claim.
It’s always a good idea to retain the carton and packing materials indefinitely, if possible, in the event
that the unit may need to be returned to your dealer or distributor for repair in the future.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Each shipping carton contains the following items:
Loudspeaker System (Qty 1)
Operation and Installation Manual (Qty 1)
Warranty Card (Qty 1)
Mounting Yoke
included with i2W8
optional with other models
not available for iLF218 or M12
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

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QUICK START - FEATURES
FIGURE 1: iBOX FEATURES
Note: These drawings show the common physical features of the iBOX iHP1200, iHP1500 and iHP3500
Series. Note that the iHP1200 and the iHP1500 Series have the OmniMount™ bolt-pattern on the rear
(item #5 above and in Table 1). The iHP3500 Series has an OmniMount bolt pattern on its bottom. See
the Installation section for connection and usage information on models i2W8, M12 and iLF218.
Full-Range
(Typical) Subwoofer (Typical)
IBOX FEATURES
The diagrams on this page and the table on the following page identify basic iBOX features. As noted in the
table, some features do not apply to all models.

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TABLE 1: iBOX FEATURES
(refer to FIGURE 1)
MOUNTING/RIGGING
POINTS DESCRIPTION
SIDE RIGGING
POINTS
8 total, 2 top and 2 bottom on each side.
TOP & BOTTOM
RIGGING POINTS
12 total1.
REAR PANEL
RIGGING POINTS
2 total1.
REAR PANEL PULL-
BACK POINT
1 total2.
REAR PANEL
BRACKET MOUNT
4-bolt pattern for OmniMount™ brackets or similar (iHP3500
Series has OmniMount bolt pattern on bottom).
INPUT PANEL For signal connections to the loudspeaker. Also contains Bi-
amp / Single-amp switch.
GRILLE RETENTION
SCREWS
14 - #6 (16 on 3500 Series)
NAMEPLATE Community Logo.
BARRIER STRIP
CONNECTOR
Wired in parallel with both NL4-compatible locking
connectors.
NL4-COMPATIBLE
LOCKING
CONNECTORS
4 pole NL4MP jacks, wired in parallel. Accepts NL4FC
connectors. Used for both PASSIVE and BI-AMPLIFIED
modes. Use terminals 1 ± for PASSIVE mode or for BI-
AMPLIFIED LF input. Use terminals 2 ± for BI-AMPLIFIED
HF input (not used in PASSIVE mode).
PASSIVE / BI-AMP
SWITCH
Used to select loudspeaker’s operating mode. Down
position is for PASSIVE mode (single amplifier) and up
position is for BI-AMPLIFIED mode (separate LF and HF
amplifiers). Set-screw avoids tampering.
BARRIER STRIP
CONNECTOR
Wired in parallel with both NL4-compatible locking
connectors.
NL4-COMPATIBLE
LOCKING
CONNECTORS
4 terminal NL4MP jacks. Accepts NL4FC in-line connectors.
Use terminals 1 ±. Terminals 2 ± are paralleled with 1 ±.
Also see Installation on Pages 24 - 26.
QUICK START - FEATURES
1) 150 lbs (68 kg) Working Load Limit / 15:1 safety factor
2) 60 lbs (27 kg) Working Load Limit / 15:1 safety factor

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
Electrical Safety
DANGER: The output voltage and current capabilities of audio power amplifiers present a danger to
installers especially in 70-volt and 100-volt distributed systems. To minimize the risk of electric shock
from loudspeaker connecting cables, confirm that the power amplifiers are turned “off” before connecting
loudspeaker cable to the loudspeaker or amplifier.
Electrical Connections and Cabling
The following table shows connections for iBOX loudspeakers. See the Installation section for more
information including the recommended crossover settings for biamp mode and recommended high pass filters
for each iBOX model. Note that the i2W8 is passive only and cannot be biamplified.
Table 2: iBOX Connections
* Also See Page 30 “Powering Each Woofer Separately”
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
Rigging and Safety
All iBOX models, except the M12, are designed to be suspended (flown) using a variety of rigging
hardware, means, and methods.
WARNING: It is essential that all installation work involving the suspension of these loudspeaker
products be performed by competent, knowledgeable persons who understand safe rigging practices.
Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if these products are improperly installed.
As described in the Accessories section of this manual, Community offers a variety of mounting
hardware including eyebolts, mounting yokes, seat tracks and various fly kits. The i2W8 comes with an included
mounting yoke. Mounting hardware is optional for other models. Detailed installation instructions for each
mounting accessory is included with that item.
QUICK START - INSTALLATION
NL4 Connector Barrier Strip
1+ 1- 2+ 2- 1 (left) 2 3 4(right)
Passive
Mode + -
Looped thru to 2nd
NL4* + -
Bi-Amp
Mode LF + LF - HF + HF - LF + LF - HF + HF -
Looped thru to 2nd
NL4*