Community Veris Series User manual

VERIS Series
VERsatile Installation Systems
Exquisite Performance… Exceptional Value
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 meet 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 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Chester, PA USA February 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Figures .......................................................................................................... 4
C-Tips ....................................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
Precautions & Safety Considerations .............................................................................. 6
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 7
VERIS Technology....................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................ 8
VERIS Specifications.................................................................................................... 9
Getting Acquainted.....................................................................................................11
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF VERIS FULL-RANGE MODELS .................................................................... 11
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF VERIS SUBWOOFERS .............................................................................. 12
General Description....................................................................................................13
DYNA-TECHTM Driver Protection System.........................................................................13
Cool-Coil™ Technology ...............................................................................................14
High-Pass Filters........................................................................................................15
Connecting the Amplifier to the Loudspeaker..................................................................16
PIN DESIGNATIONS ............................................................................................................. 16
USING POWER TAPS ............................................................................................................ 17
70.7V AND 100V SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 18
WIRING NEUTRIK TYPE CONNECTORS........................................................................................ 18
KNOW YOUR AMPLIFIER ........................................................................................................ 19
CHOOSING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE .............................................................................................. 19
CONDUCTORS AND INSULATION .............................................................................................. 20
THE EFFECT OF WIRE GAUGE ON DAMPING FACTOR ...................................................................... 21
SELECTING AMPLIFIERS ........................................................................................................ 21
VERIS Applications.....................................................................................................22
Positioning Subwoofers ...............................................................................................23
POLARITY ......................................................................................................................... 24
Choosing the Right Loudspeakers and Electronics ...........................................................26
COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 26
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS ASSISTANCE .............................................................. 27
Rigging / Suspension and Safety ..................................................................................27
IMPORTANT NOTES ON RIGGING LOUDSPEAKERS .......................................................................... 27
VERIS Mounting Brackets and Accessories .....................................................................28
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................30
Technical Drawings ....................................................................................................31
VERIS 6........................................................................................................................... 31
VERIS 8........................................................................................................................... 32
VERIS 26......................................................................................................................... 33
VERIS 28......................................................................................................................... 34
VERIS 12......................................................................................................................... 35
VERIS 15......................................................................................................................... 36
VERIS 32......................................................................................................................... 37
VERIS 35......................................................................................................................... 38

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VERIS 210S..................................................................................................................... 39
VERIS 212S..................................................................................................................... 40
Servicing VERIS Loudspeakers .....................................................................................41
Warranty Information and Service................................................................................41
TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY "(LIMITED)” VALID IN THE USA ONLY...................................................... 41
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE ............................................................................................. 41
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE USA.................................... 42
Summing Things Up ...................................................................................................42
TABLE OF FIGURES
Following is a list of figures found in this manual:
Figure Title Page
1 Physical Features of a Typical VERIS Full-Range Model 10
2 Physical Features of a Typical VERIS Subwoofer 11
3 Community’s Cool-Coil™ Heat Evacuation System 14
4 VERIS Input Panel 15
5 VERIS Input Panel (Optional Autoformer Version) 16
6 NL4-Type Connector 17
7 Effect of Boundary Surfaces on Power Output 22
C-TIPS
Occasionally, in this manual, you’ll come across some useful tips that are intended to help
you get the most from your use of VERIS loudspeakers in portable applications and fixed
installations. We call these C-TIPS (short for COMMUNITY-TIPS or COOL-TIPS…we’ll let
you decide!). These tips originate from Community staff members as well as from installers
and end users. We welcome any C-TIPS that you may want to share with us, and we’ll
acknowledge you as the source if we print them in future user’s manuals.
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 basic safety precautions when using or installing VERIS loudspeakers
and accessories:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting,
hanging and electrical connections.
5. Only use accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used throughout this manual to 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. These terms are defined
below:
CAUTION: 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.
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.

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PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
English
The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be ‘flown’ or
suspended for maximum acoustical performance using a variety of rigging hardware,
means, and methods. 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. Please read the section on rigging for additional
information.
Français
Les haut-parleurs décrits dans ce manuel sont conçus et sont projetés pour être ‘volé’ ou
suspendu pour l'exécution acoustique maximum utilisant une assortiment d'équiper
matériel, les moyens, et les méthodes. C'est essentiel que tout travail d'installation ait
impliqué la suspension de ces produits d'haut-parleur est exécutée par les personnes
compétentes et entraînées qui comprennent équiper les pratiques sûres. La perte sévère
de et/ou de blessure de vie peut arriver si ces produits sont incorrectement installés. S'il
vous plaît lire la section d'équiper pour l'information supplémentaire.
Deutsch
Die Lautsprecher, die in diesem Handbuch beschrieben werden, sind entworfen und sind zu
sein ‘geflogen' vorgehabt oder sind für maximale hörbare Leistung verschiedene
Manipulierenhardware, Mittel, und Methoden suspendiert benutzend. Es ist wesentlich,
dass alle Installationarbeit, die die Aufhängung von diesen Lautsprechernprodukten
verwickelt, von fähigen, ausgebildeten Personen durchgeführt werde, die sichere
Manipulierenpraxis verstehen. Schwere Verletzung bzw. Verlust des Lebens können
stattfinden, wenn diese Produkte unrichtig installiert sind. Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt
über Manipulieren für zusätzliche Informationen.
Italiano
Gli altoparlanti descritti in questo manuale sono disegnati e sono intesi essere ‘volato' o
sospeso per la prestazione massima acustica usando una varietà di attrezzare di hardware,
i mezzi, ed i metodi. È essenziale che tutta il lavoro di installazione coinvolgendo la
sospensione di questi prodotti di altoparlante è eseguita da dalle persone competenti,
addestrate che capisce le pratiche di attrezzare di cassaforte. La lesione severe e/o la
perdita di vita possono accadere se questi prodotti sono erratamente installati. Per favore
di leggere la sezione di attrezzare per le ulteriori informazioni.
Español
Los altavoces descritos en este manual se diseñan y son pensados ser ‘volado' o suspendido
para el desempeño acústico máximo que utiliza una variedad de aparejar hardware, de
medios, y de los métodos. Es esencial que todo trabajo de la instalación que implique la
suspensión de estos productos del altavoz sea realizado por personas competentes y
entrenada que entienden aparejar seguro las prácticas. La herida y/o la pérdida severas de
la vida pueden ocurrir si estos productos se instalan impropiamente. Lea por favor la
sección a aparejar para la información adicional.
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.

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VERIS SERIES
OPERATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting Community’s VERIS Series. VERIS is a stunning collection of
affordable loudspeakers designed for permanent installation in venues such as nightclubs,
cafes, discotheques, houses of worship, auditoriums, lecture halls, restaurants, theatres,
and most anywhere else that people gather to enjoy music and hear the spoken word.
VERIS excels in applications requiring controlled coverage patterns, high-impact power
response, and intelligible sonic output.
VERIS loudspeakers are flexible, easy to install and use, and most importantly they provide
excellent sound quality.
This Operation Manual is intended to help you install VERIS loudspeakers effectively and
safely. It provides useful information to assist in obtaining the best performance, sound
quality, and reliability from your VERIS products.
We’ve provided several easy-to-understand diagrams to enable you to quickly grasp the
main features of VERIS loudspeakers; however, we recommend that you take the time to
read the entire manual to insure that your VERIS-powered installations meet the highest
possible quality and safety standards.
VERIS TECHNOLOGY
VERIS loudspeakers offer numerous advances in technology that provide superb sound and
long-term reliability. Some of these include:
•Sophisticated internal crossover networks for reduced off-axis lobing and consistent
coverage throughout the crossover region.
•Carbon Ring Cone Technology. Used on all full-range low-frequency drivers, this
technology reduces distortion, improves transient response, and provides as much
as 30% greater cone area than that of conventional cone drivers (patent pending).
•Ferrofluid-cooled high-frequency and mid-frequency drivers for improved heat
transfer and dramatically reduced distortion, through viscous damping of driver
resonant modes.
•Powerful 1-inch-throat high-frequency compression drivers offer extended high-end
response, smooth output, and lower distortion than larger format drivers.
•Non-metallic high-frequency diaphragms provide a further reduction in distortion
by eliminating the mechanical resonance normally associated with brittle metallic
materials.
•Community’s patented Cool-CoilTM heat evacuation technology minimizes cone
driver power compression and ensures long-term reliability (used in subwoofers).
•DYNA-TECHTM active protection circuitry reduces the likelihood of driver damage
under abusive conditions.
•Rugged 11-ply, 18mm cross-laminated Birch enclosures, coated with a two-part
catalyzed polyester paint for durability.
•Protective steel grilles covered with durable powder-coat finish.

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•Load-rated threaded rigging fittings on tops, bottoms, and rear of enclosures for
safe & easy rigging.
•NL4-compatible locking connector with terminal strip in parallel for easy
connectivity.
•Factory designed rigging hardware and mounting brackets available from stock.
•Smaller models may be ordered with an optional low distortion, low insertion-loss
autoformer for 70V and 100V applications.
•All models available in black or white finish at no additional cost.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
VERIS 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.
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.
Each shipping carton contains the following items:
•Loudspeaker System (Qty 1)
•Operation Manual (Qty 1)
•Warranty Card (Qty 1)
DANGER: VERIS rigging fittings are rated at a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 100 lbs
(45.4kg) with a 10:1 safety margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a
load that is greater than this stated limit. Failure to heed this warning could result in injury
or death!
IMPORTANT: The flat-head Allen-drive rigging screws that come installed in each
enclosure must either be replaced with rigging brackets and threaded fasteners, or they
must be kept in place to seal the enclosure from air leaks. If the rigging fittings do not
remain sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that will compromise the low-frequency
performance with distortion and reduced output.

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VERIS SPECIFICATIONS
Model VERIS 6 * VERIS 8 * VERIS 26 * VERIS 28 * VERIS 12
Loudspeaker Type Two-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
Two-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
T
wo-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
T
wo-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
T
wo-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
Driver Complement LF: 1 x 6"
HF: 1 x ¾"
LF: 1 x 8"
HF: 1 x ¾"
LF: 2 x 6"
HF: 1 x ¾"
LF: 2 x 8"
HF: 1 x ¾"
LF: 1 x 12"
HF: 1 x 1"
Nominal Dispersion
(H x V)
90°x 70°90°x 70° 90° x 70° 90° x 70°VERIS 1264: 60° x 40°
VERIS 1296: 90°x 60°
Operating Range 100 Hz – 18 kHz 90 Hz – 18 kHz 70 Hz - 18 kHz 70 Hz - 18 kHz 60 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Response 125 Hz – 10 kHz
±3dB 100 Hz –10
kHz
±4.5dB 90
Hz - 10 kHz ±3dB 90 Hz - 10 kHz ±4dB 90 Hz - 13 kHz ±3dB
Input Ratings 100W RMS (28.3V)
250W PGM
150W RMS (34.6V)
375W PGM
200W RMS
(28.3V)
500W PGM
300W RMS (34.6V)
750W PGM
200W RMS
(40V)
500W PGM
Sensitivity 1W/1m
(free space SPL)
125 Hz – 10 kHz
1/3 octave bands
90 dB 91 dB 92 dB 93 dB VERIS 1264: 99 dB
VERIS 1296: 97 dB
Maximum SPL
•Continuous
•Peak
110 dB cont.
117 dB peak
113 dB cont.
120 dB peak
115 dB cont.
122 dB peak
118 dB cont.
125 dB peak
VERIS
1264:
122 dB cont.
129 dB peak
VERIS 1296:
120 dB cont.
127 dB peak
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency 2 kHz 2 kHz 2 kHz 2 kHz 1.5 kHz
Horn Rotatable No No No No No
Input Connection NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
Rigging Provisions (9) M6 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M6 threaded
fittings for V-HSS and
OmniMount™ 30 bolt
pattern
(9) M6 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M6 threaded
fittings for V-HSS and
OmniMount™ 30 bolt
pattern
(9) M6 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M6 threaded
fittings for V-HSS and
OmniMount™ 30 bolt
pattern
(9) M6 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M6 threaded
fittings for V-HSS
(4) M8 threaded
fittings for
OmniMount™ 60 bolt
pattern
(13) M10 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M8 threaded
fittings for
OmniMount™ 60 bolt
pattern
Construction 18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
Finish Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Height 15.5 in / 395 mm 17.0 in / 433 mm 22.5 in / 572 mm 25.5 in / 649 mm 23.9 in / 607 mm
Width 9.8 in / 249 mm 11.3 in / 287 mm 9.8 in / 249 mm 11.3 in / 287 mm 15.4 in / 390 mm
Depth 10.1 in / 258 mm 11.7 in / 298 mm 10.1 in / 258 mm 11.7 in / 298 mm 14.3 in / 362 mm
Net Weight 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg
19 lbs / 8.6 kg with
Autoformer
21.5 lbs / 9.8 kg
24.5 lbs / 11.1 kg
with Autoformer
22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg
26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg
with Autoformer
31 lbs / 14.1 kg
35 lbs / 15.9 kg with
Autoformer
36.5 lbs / 16.6 kg
*VERIS models 6/8/26/28 include a yoke-style mounting bracket at no additional charge. These four models may be
ordered with an optional 200W autoformer to accommodate 70V/100V system designs.
Due to ongoing development, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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VERIS SPECIFICATIONS
Model VERIS 15 VERIS 32 VERIS 35 VERIS 210S VERIS 212S
Loudspeaker Type Two-way, full-range,
trapezoidal, vented
bass
Three-way, full-
range, trapezoidal,
vented bass
T
hree-way, full-
range, trapezoidal,
vented bass
Dual driver
subwoofer,
rectangular, vented
bass
Dual driver
subwoofer,
rectangular, vented
bass
Driver Complement LF: 1 x 15"
HF: 1 x 1"
LF: 1 x 12"
MF: 1 x 6.5"
HF: 1 x 1"
LF: 1 x 15"
MF: 1 x 6.5"
HF: 1 x 1"
LF: 2 x 10" LF: 2 x 12"
Nominal Dispersion
(H x V)
VERIS 1564: 60°x 40°
VERIS 1596: 90°x 60°
VERIS 3264: 60°
x 40°
VERIS 3294: 90°x 40°
VERIS 3564: 60°
x 40°
VERIS 3594: 90°x 40°
360°
x 180° 360° x 180°
Operating Range 60 Hz - 18 kHz 60 Hz - 18 kHz 55 Hz – 18 kHz 40 Hz - 500 Hz 37 Hz - 500 Hz
Frequency Response 80 Hz - 13 kHz ±3dB 80 Hz - 13 kHz ±4dB 70 Hz - 13 kHz ±4dB 50 Hz – 150 Hz ±3dB 50 Hz - 125Hz ±1.5 dB
Max Input Ratings 200W RMS (40V)
500W PGM 200W RMS
(40V)
500W PGM 200W RMS
(40V)
500W PGM 300W RMS (34.6V) 750W PGM 300W RMS
(34.6V)
750W PGM
Sensitivity 1W/1m
(free space SPL)
125 Hz – 10 kHz
1/3 octave bands
VERIS 1564:
100 dB SPL
VERIS 1596:
99 dB SPL
VERIS 3264:
100 dB SPL
VERIS 3294:
98 dB SPL
VERIS 3564:
101 dB SPL
VERIS 3594:
99 dB SPL
96
dB SP
L
(63 Hz – 160 Hz)
98 dB SP
L
(63 Hz – 160 Hz)
Maximum SPL
•Continuous
•Peak
VERIS 1564:
123 dB cont.
130 dB peak
VERIS 1596:
122 dB cont.
129 dB peak
VERIS
3264:
123 dB cont.
130 dB peak
VERIS 3294:
121 dB cont.
128 dB peak
VERIS
3564:
124 dB cont.
131 dB peak
VERIS 3594:
122 dB cont.
129 dB peak
121
dB cont.
128 dB peak
123 dB cont.
130 dB peak
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms
Crossover Frequency 1.5 kHz 800 Hz / 3 kHz 800 Hz / 3 kHz N/A N/A
Horn Rotatable No Yes Yes N/A N/A
Input Connection NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
NL4-compatible
locking connector
with terminal strip in
parallel
Rigging Provisions (13) M10 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M8 threaded
fittings for
OmniMount™ 60 bolt
pattern
(13) M10 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M8 threaded
fittings for
OmniMount™ 60 bolt
pattern
(13) M10 threaded
rigging fittings
(4) M8 threaded
fittings for
OmniMount™ 60 bolt
pattern
(8) M10 threaded
rigging fittings (8) M10 threaded rigging fittings
Construction 18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
18mm, 11-ply
cross-laminated birch
Finish Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black or
white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black or
white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black or
white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Catalyzed polyester
two-part paint,
available in black
or white
Height 27.2 in / 690 mm 29.3 in / 744 mm 32.4 in / 823 mm 11.9 in / 303 mm 13.9 in / 354 mm
Width 18.4 in / 467 mm 17.4 in / 441 mm 18.4 in / 467 mm 32.7 in / 830 mm 35.9 in / 912 mm
Depth 15.9 in / 404 mm 15.4 in / 390 mm 15.9 in / 404 mm 15.9 in / 404 mm 17.9 in / 455 mm
Weight 47 lbs / 21.3 kg 52.5 lbs / 23.8 kg 58 lbs / 26.3 kg 55.5 lbs / 25.2 kg 67.5 lbs / 30.6 kg
Due to ongoing development, specifications are subject to change without notice.