Ecler IC Series User manual

IC Series
LOUDSPEAKERS
In-ceiling / In-wall Loudspeaker
USER MANUAL

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INDEX
1. IMPORTANT REMARK .................................................................................... 3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 3
3. IMPORTANT NOTE......................................................................................... 5
4. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 5
4.1 IC3 ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 IC6 ................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 IC8 ................................................................................................................... 6
5. CONNECTIONS............................................................................................... 7
6. LOCATION AND ASSEMBLY ............................................................................ 8
7. PAINTING ...................................................................................................... 9
8. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...................................................................... 10

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to a mains
socket-outlet with a protective earthing connection.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long
periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch all the
functions and light indicators of the amplifier will be stopped, but fully
disconnecting the device from mains is done unplugging the power cord
from the mains input socket. For this reason, it always shall remain readily
operable.
15. Equipment is connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection by
means of a power cord.
16. The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
17. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
WARNING: This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance,
as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic
waste treatment centre.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be
caused to people, animal or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings
above.

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3. IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations! You are the owner of a carefully designed and manufactured
equipment. We thank you for trusting in us and choosing our IC-series speaker for
false ceilings.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY
IMPORTANT - before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and
bear in mind all considerations specified within it. We strongly recommend that its
maintenance be carried out by our Authorized Technical services.
4. INTRODUCTION
ECLER's line of IC speakers for false ceilings incorporates carefully selected
components in an easy-to-use design that is quick to install. They also provide
excellent sound quality for high and low thanks to our infinite speaker philosophy
and to top-performance high frequency transducer.
Because we have included a transformer in the whole series, our units are
extremely versatile and are easy to use both in applications with low impedance
and in applications running at 100V/70V. All you have to do is shift the position of
the built-in selector.
The transducers used to play low and medium frequencies are made of
polypropylene, giving them maximum, long-term stability and protecting them
from environmental factors like heat and humidity.
There are three models in the IC series: IC3, IC6 and IC8. Here, we will describe the
technical specifications of each of these models:
4.1 IC3
•1 way speaker for false ceilings
•3” polypropylene woofer
•Power: 25W RMS@8
•Sensitivity (1W/1m): 90 dB SPL
•Built-in transformer.
•External diameter: 105mm
•Cut out diameter: 90mm
•Installation system: spring clips (installation without tools)

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4.2 IC6
•2 way speaker for false ceilings
•6” polypropylene woofer
•25mm tweeter
•Power: 40W RMS@8
•Sensitivity (1W/1m): 88 dB SPL
•Built-in transformer.
•External diameter: 204mm
•Cut out diameter: 180mm
•Installation system: Three revolving fasteners
4.3 IC8
•2 way speaker for false ceilings
•8” polypropylene woofer
•25mm tweeter
•Power: 60W RMS@8
•Sensitivity (1W/1m): 89 dB SPL
•Built-in transformer.
•External diameter: 245mm
•Cut out diameter: 222mm
•Installation system: Three revolving fasteners
Note: If you use the speaker for false ceiling in 70V installations, the power for the
100V position will be half the amount shown on the switch. When used in 50V
installations, it will be a fourth of the amount.
Each model in the series comes with a protective grill that can be removed with a
hook included in the package. Be careful not to damage the speaker when
removing the grill.

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5. CONNECTIONS
The connection terminals for models IC6 and IC8 are of the pressure clamp type
for bare cable. Once connected, just select the mode and working power of the unit
with a simple screwdriver. Always respect the polarity.
IC6 Connection plate
In the IC3 model, the connection terminals are screw-type terminal blocks.
Connect the cables as follows:
•Between "0" and "8 / 10W" terminals (negative and positive, respectively) if
your amplifier is of low impedance
•Between the "COM" terminals and "6W or 3W or 1.5W @ 100V" (negative
and positive, respectively) if your amplifier is of high impedance, thus
directly selecting a working power for the IC3 unit
The IC series are shipped from factory with the switch in 100V/70V position.
If it is connected to a low-impedance amplifier, the speaker will not be
damaged, but will perform way below its full potential. If the speaker is
accidentally connected to a 100V/70V line in the 8Ωposition, it will be
severely damaged.
The installation of each unit is easily carried out using the 3 rotating tabs
incorporated in models IC6 and IC8, and spring clamps in model IC3. For more
information on the installation method, see section 5 of this manual.

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6. LOCATION AND ASSEMBLY
To install this product correctly, you must be prepared to cut circular holes where
you would like to place the speakers and have the wiring necessary for each unit.
In order to install the speakers correctly:
1. Remove the protective grating from the speaker using the hook provided in
the packaging.
2. Cut a circular hole in the false ceiling: A template for cutting/painting is
included with each unit to simplify this process. Once the unit is separated
into two parts, the outside part can be used as a template to make the hole
in the ceiling, and the inner disk can be used to protect the speaker cone if
you would like to paint the plastic another colour.
3. Use the clamps to connect the unit to the wiring of the system where the
speaker is being installed.
4. Place the speaker in the newly cut hole. Hold it in place with your hand and
push it into place, all the while making sure that the three revolving
fasteners are drawn back.
5. Press each of the three screws that are accessible from the front side of the
speaker. The speaker is now fixed in its final position.
6. Reattach the protective grille.

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7. PAINTING
The IC series is designed to be painted, meaning it can be installed anywhere,
regardless of the aesthetic criteria of the place where it will be used.
In order to paint any of the models in the product line:
1. Remove the protective grating from the speaker using the hook provided in
the packaging.
2. Once the cut/paint template has been separated into two parts, use the
inside disk to protect the speaker cone. Place it tight on the cone. The points
still on disk after it has been separated help to fix it tight into place. The
outside part of the template can be put on the back part of the speaker,
lining it up with the plastic circle, to protect the back part from splattering if
you are using spray paint.
3. Paint the protective grating and the speaker separately. Make sure that the
small holes in the grating are not blocked by paint. Use an appropriate air-
dry paint.
4. When the paint is dry, remove the protectors. The unit is ready to be
installed.

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8. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
IC3
IC6
IC8
Nominal low impedance
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
RMS power
10W
40W
60W
100V Transformer Taps
1.5, 3, 6 W
2.5, 5, 7.5, 15W
5, 7.5, 15, 30W
70V Transformer Taps
0.75, 1.5, 3 W
1.25, 2.5, 3,75, 7.5W
2.5, 3,75, 7.5, 15W
Frequency response (-6dB)
200Hz – 20kHz
70Hz – 20kHz
55Hz – 20kHz
Sensibility 1W/1m
90dB
88dB
89dB
External diameter
105mm
204mm
245mm
Internal diameter
88mm
178mm
220mm
Recommended cut out
diameter
90mm
180mm
222mm
Required depth
90mm
73mm
91mm
Weight
0.5Kg
1.5Kg
2.3Kg

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All product characteristics are subject to variation due to production tolerances.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or
manufacturing that may affect these product specifications.
Motors, 166-168 08038 Barcelona - Spain - ([phone] [email protected] www.ecler.com