d & b audiotechnik Ci7-TOP Instruction manual

Ci7-TOP
Manual (2.1 EN)

Symbols on the equipment
Please refer to the information in the operating manual.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage!
Contents
Safety precautions...............................................................3
Information regarding use of loudspeakers...............................................3
Ci7-TOP ................................................................................4
Connections.........................................................................................................5
Operation with D6 or D12.............................................................................5
Operation with E-PAC (version 3 with display only)...............................6
Operation with P1200A..................................................................................6
Dispersion characteristics.................................................................................6
Technical specifications.....................................................................................7
Manufacturer's declarations................................................8
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)..............................................8
WEEE Declaration (Disposal)..........................................................................8
General Information
Ci7-TOP Manual
Version 2.1 EN, 02/2008, D2052.E.02
Copyright © 2008 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights reserved.
Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place so that it is
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Safety precautions
Information regarding use of loudspeakers
WARNING! Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a high
level. Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of causing a sound
pressure level detrimental to human health. Seemingly non-critical
sound levels (from approx. 95 dB SPL) can cause hearing damage if
people are exposed to it over a long period.
In order to prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the
ground or when flown, please take note of the following:
When setting up the loudspeakers or loudspeaker stands, make sure
they are standing on a firm surface. If you place several systems on top
of one another, use straps to secure them against movement.
Only use accessories which have been tested and approved by d&b for
assembly and mobile deployment. Pay attention to the correct
application and maximum load capacity of the accessories as detailed in
our specific "Mounting instructions" or in our "Flying system and rigging
manuals".
Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used for
installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load
safety factor. Pay attention to the manufacturers' instructions and to the
relevant safety guidelines.
Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for visible
signs of wear and tear and replace them when necessary.
Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.
CAUTION! Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when erecting and
transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near equipment and
objects which may be impaired or damaged by an external magnetic
field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from magnetic
data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video tapes, bank cards, etc.) is
sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m (3 ft) may be necessary with
computer and video monitors.
Ci7-TOP Manual (2.1 EN) Safety precautions - 1

Ci7-TOP
Fig. 1: Ci7-TOP loudspeaker
The Ci7-TOP is the installation version of the C7-TOP loudspeaker. It is
acoustically compatible with the standard road version differing only in
cabinet construction and mounting hardware.
The Ci7-TOP loudspeaker is a two-way hornloaded loudspeaker which
provides full range coverage at very high SPLs. The constant directivity
design of the coaxial horns used in the Ci7-TOP maintains a nominal
75°x 40° dispersion down to 600 Hz. Two passively coupled drivers are
used - a 15“ low/mid driver back loaded by a vented enclosure and a
1.5“ exit HF compression driver with a titanium diaphragm.
The Ci7-TOP cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an
impact resistant paint finish. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is
protected by a rigid metal grill, covered with an acoustically transparent
foam. Four M12 and four M16 threaded inserts are provided for
attaching installation hardware. Depending on which pair of M16
threaded inserts are used, the Ci7-TOP cabinet may be deployed for
either 75° x 40° or 40° x 75° coverage.
NOTICE: Only operate Ci7-TOP loudspeakers with a correctly configured d&b
amplifier, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker
components.
Weather resistant (WR) option
NOTICE: The WR option enables operation of loudspeakers in changing ambient
conditions, however it is not intended to enable permanent, unprotected
operation of loudspeakers outdoors.
- Provide an additional cover over the loudspeakers.
- Aim the cabinets either horizontally or with a downward tilt.
Cabinet design
Component Description
Cabinet Plywood to DIN 68705 Part III.
Equivalent to flame spread class 3.
Temperature range from –200° C to +100° C.
Wood joints Bonded waterproof to stress class D4.
Cabinet paint Two component PU paint
(seaworthy, chemical resistant and temperature
resistant to 110° C).
Screws Stainless steel (VA).
Driver cones Impregnated with silicone spray or coated.
Driver components/
Crossover network
The coil and pole plate are also treated with
silicone. The crossovers are sprayed with
silicone on both the solder and component
sides.
Ci7-TOP Manual (2.1 EN) Page 4 of 8

Connections
Ci7-TOP cabinets are fitted with a single NL4 connector and are driven
using pins 1+/1–.
Installation loudspeakers with the weather resistant option are supplied
with a fixed cable (PG).
Cable type: H-07-RN-F 2 x 2.5 mm2/AWG 13
Standard length: 5.5 m (18 ft)
Pin equivalents of NL4 connectors and fixed cable option (PG) are listed
in the table below.
NL4 1+ 1– 2+ 2–
PG Brown (+) Blue (–)
Operation with D6 or D12
Select the controller setup C7-TOP.
Within the D12 amplifier this is available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix
TOP/SUB" mode.
Up to a total of two Ci7-TOP loudspeakers can be driven by each D6
or D12 amplifier channel.
In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures
up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.
Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFA and CPL can be
selected.
CUT
Set to CUT, a high pass filter with a 130 Hz cut off frequency is inserted
in the controller signal path. The Ci7-TOP is now configured for use with
the d&b active subwoofers.
HFA circuit
-5
0
5
10
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
20 100 1k 10k 20k
Fig. 2: Frequency response correction of
HFA circuit
In HFA mode (High Frequency Attenuation), the HF response of the
system is rolled off. The HFA circuit provides a natural, balanced
frequency response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field
or delay use.
High frequency attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz, dropping by
approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz. This roll-off mimics the decline in
frequency response experienced when listening to a system from a
distance in a typically reverberant room or auditorium.
CPL circuit
Fig. 3: Frequency response correction of
CPL circuit
The CPL (Coupling) circuit compensates for coupling effects between the
cabinets when building closely coupled arrays. CPL begins gradually at
1 kHz, with maximum attenuation below 250 Hz, providing a balanced
frequency response when cabinets are used in arrays of two or more.
The function of the CPL circuit is shown in the diagram opposite and can
be set in dB attenuation values between –9 and 0, or a positive CPL
value which creates an adjustable low frequency boost around 65 Hz (0
to +5 dB).
Ci7-TOP Manual (2.1 EN) Page 5 of 8

Operation with E-PAC (version 3 with display only)
Selecting C7-TOP mode enables the E-PAC to drive one Ci7-TOP
loudspeaker. LO IMP mode allows the E-PAC to drive two Ci7-TOP
loudspeakers with a 6 dB reduction of input level to the speakers.
The CUT and HFA settings are available. The characteristics of the CUT
and HFA settings are explained in the previous section "Operation with
D6 or D12 - Controller settings".
Operation with P1200A
Fig. 4: Controls on C7-TOP
controller module
Up to two Ci7-TOP cabinets can be driven by each P1200A power
amplifier channel fitted with a C7-TOP controller module. Fitting one
C7-TOP and one subwoofer controller module allows a single
mainframe to drive two Ci7-TOP and two active subwoofer cabinets.
The CUT and HFA settings are available. The characteristics of the CUT
and HFA settings are explained in the previous section "Operation with
D6 or D12 - Controller settings".
Dispersion characteristics
The diagrams below show dispersion angle vs frequency plotted using
lines of equal sound pressure (isobars) at –6 dB and –12 dB. The
nominal 75° horizontal dispersion is maintained from 17 kHz down to
600 Hz.
Fig. 5: Ci7-TOP isobar diagrams
Ci7-TOP Manual (2.1 EN) Page 6 of 8

Technical specifications
Ci7-TOP system data
Frequency response (–5 dB)...................................................................68 Hz – 18 kHz
Max. sound pressure (1 m, free field) with D12................................................138 dB
Max. sound pressure (1 m, free field) with D6...................................................134 dB
Max. sound pressure (1 m, free field) with P1200A.........................................136 dB
(SPLmax peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4)
Input level (100 dB SPL / 1 m).............................................................................–19 dBu
Ci7-TOP loudspeaker
Nominal impedance..................................................................................................8 ohms
Power handling capacity (RMS / peak 10 ms).......................................200 / 800 W
Nominal dispersion angle (hor. x vert.)...........................................................75° x 40°
Components..........................................................................................................15” driver
.........................................................................................................1.5” compression driver
....................................................................................................passive crossover network
Connections...............................................................................................................1 x NL4
...........................................optional fixed cable (H-07-RN-F 2 x 2.5 qmm/AWG 13)
Pin assignments.................................................................................................NL4: 1+/1–
.............................................................................................Fixed cable: Brown + / Blue –
Weight............................................................................................................50 kg (110 lb)
-5
0
5
10
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
20 100 1k 10k 20k
Fig. 6: Ci7-TOP frequency response, standard, CUT and HFA switch
settings
500
[19.68"]
580
[22.83"]
580
[22.83"]
620
[24.41"]
273 [10.75"]
M16
240
[9.45"]
M12
M16
Fig. 7: Ci7-TOP cabinet dimensions in mm [inch]
Ci7-TOP Manual (2.1 EN) Page 7 of 8

Manufacturer's declarations
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)
This declaration applies to
- Ci7-TOP Z2263
manufactured by d&b audiotechnik GmbH.
All production versions of this type are included, provided they
correspond to the original technical version and have not been subject to
any later design or electromechanical modifications.
We herewith declare that said products are in conformity with the
provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable
amendments.
A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from
d&b or downloaded from the d&b website at www.dbaudio.com.
WEEE Declaration (Disposal)
Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from
normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product according to the respective national
regulations or contractual agreements. If there are any further questions
concerning the disposal of this product please contact d&b audiotechnik.
D2052.E.02, 02/2008 © d&b audiotechnik GmbH
d&b audiotechnik GmbH, Eugen-Adolff-Str. 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]