Electro-Voice Compact Full-Range Speaker EVID 4.2 User manual

EVID Surface‑mount loudspeakers
EVID 4.2, EVID 4.2W, EVID 4.2T, EVID 4.2TW, EVID 6.2, EVID 6.2W,
EVID 6.2T, EVID 6.2TW
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Table of contents
1Safety 4
2Introduction 5
2.1 Applicable products 5
2.2 Parts included 5
2.3 System features 6
2.4 Accessories 7
3Installation 9
3.1 Mounting the SAM bracket to the wall or ceiling 9
3.2 Selecting the wattage tap 9
3.3 Mounting the speaker to the SAM bracket 10
3.4 Attaching the wiring to the terminal connector and wiring the speaker 11
3.5 Installing a secondary safety cable to the safety point 12
3.6 Testing the system operation 13
4Troubleshooting 14
5Maintenance 16
5.1 Painting the EVID speakers 16
6Technical data 17
7Uniform Limited Warranty 18

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1 Safety
!
Warning!
Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals
who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of suspending objects
overhead. Electro-Voice strongly recommends that loudspeakers be suspended taking into
account all current national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance
with all such requirements. When loudspeakers are suspended, Electro-Voice strongly
recommends the system be inspected at least once per year or as laws and regulations
require. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken
immediately. The user is responsible for making sure the wall, ceiling, or structure is capable
of supporting all objects suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker
not associated with Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others.
Safety point
As an added safety measure, it is strongly recommended to utilize a properly rated secondary
safety cable (provided by the installer) to securely fasten the speaker from the safety point on
its back to a secondary mounting structure on the building.

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2 Introduction
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.
EVID™ Series loudspeakers use innovative design and materials to provide premium-level
performance from compact surface-mount speakers.
EVID™ 4.2 models
The compact EVID™ 4.2 delivers very full range sound from its dual 4-inch LF drivers and a 1-
inch titanium tweeter with waveguide. It is able to deliver a 110-dB sound level over a wide
coverage area. The EVID™ 4.2T includes a multi-tap transformer for 70V or 100V line
distribution systems.
EVID™ 6.2 models
The EVID™ 6.2 is an extended-range high-output loudspeaker with dual 6.5-inch woofers and a
1-inch titanium tweeter with waveguide, designed for high SPL over a wide coverage area. The
EVID™ 6.2T includes a multi-tap transformer for a 70V or 100V line distribution system.
2.1 Applicable products
This manual is applicable to these products:
8-ohm impedance
– EVID 4.2 Surface mount speaker 4" 8 Ohm bk pair
– EVID 4.2W Surface mount speaker 4" 8 Ohm wh pair
– EVID 6.2 Surface mount speaker 6" 8 Ohm bk pair
– EVID 6.2W Surface mount speaker 6" 8 Ohm wh pair
70- and 100-volt equipped units
– EVID 4.2T Surface mount speaker 4" 70/100V bk pair
– EVID 4.2TW Surface mount speaker 4" 70/100V wh pair
– EVID 6.2T Surface mount speaker 6" 70/100V bk pair
– EVID 6.2TW Surface mount speaker 6" 70/100V wh pair
2.2 Parts included
Make sure that all parts are included and not damaged. If the packaging or any parts are
damaged, contact your shipper. If any parts are missing, contact your Sales or Customer
Service Representative.
EVID 4.2 and EVID 6.2 models
Quantity Component
2 Loudspeaker system (A)
2 SAMTM assembly (B)
2 Large logo cap (C)
2 Small logo cap (C)
1 Installation manual (D)
1 Warranty card (E)

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Quantity Component
1 SAMTM mounting tool (F)
A
B
C
ED F
2.3 System features
– Line-array enhanced coverage control.
– Organic, unobtrusive shape.
– SAM™ (Strong-Arm-Mount™) system for secure and reliable mounting.
– Extremely large loudspeaker swing and rotation ranges for flexible placement and
coverage everywhere.
– Full bandwidth overload protection.
– Weather resistant and paintable.
– Dual LF transducers.
– Extended bass.
– Greater power handling and output.
– Titanium HF transducers (4.2, 6.2 waveguide coupled).
– High sensitivity.
– Shielded for video applications.
EVID 4.2 and EVID 6.2 models

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A. Shielded dual woofers
B. Coherent Coverage Waveguide horn
(4.2 and 6.2 only)
C. Dual low-frequency ports
D. Treated woofer cones
E. Durable zinc-plated steel grille (not shown)
F. Cast aluminum Strong-Arm-Mount™(SAM™)
G. Over 100 degreesof swing;90 degrees
of rotation
H. Simple keyed socket head adjustments
I. Titanium dome tweeters with neodymium
magnet structures
A
IH
G
F
(E)
D
C
B
Figure2.1: EVID features (front)
Figure2.2: EVID features (back)
2.4 Accessories
SAM™ (Strong-Arm-Mount™) System
EVID™’s SAM™ system (Strong-Arm- Mount™) excels at meeting the four requirements for
mounting FGM/BGM systems: simple, quick, versatile, and reliable.
Three easy steps and you are done:
1. Attach the surface bracket to the wall or ceiling.
2. Attach the EVID™ enclosure to the bracket with the sockethead bolt.
3. Aim the enclosure and tighten the bolt.

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SAM™ allows greater flexibility for aiming than ball-type mounts that limit range of motion
when not on center. Typical ball designs have limited rotation when pointing straight ahead,
and even that is reduced when the enclosure contacts the wall and is moved off axis. By
contrast, SAM™ allows full rotation even at full sweep.
SAM™’s range of rotation is 90°. EVID™’s curved cabinet allows it to rotate much further than a
rectangular or trapezoidal box).
90°
Figure2.3: Rotation range (90°)
SAM™’s range of sweep motion left and right on the wall is 100° for all models.
100°
Figure2.4: Sweep range (100°)

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3 Installation
3.1 Mounting the SAM bracket to the wall or ceiling
Before you mount the SAMTM bracket to the wall or ceiling:
4Determine whether you want to mount the bracket on the left or right side of the speaker
before you bolt the speaker to the bracket.
You can mount the SAM™ bracket on either side of the speaker. This enables optimal
configuration for any installation. It is best to mount the bracket on the side away from the
direction in which the speaker will be aimed. This ensures that the full swing angle is available
for aiming on that side and provides easier access to the swing tightening bolt on the wall
bracket (see Fig. 10, Step 3).
!
Warning!
Make sure the mounting surface can support more than the speaker's weight. Use only
industry-accepted fasteners and mounting methods when mounting the bracket. Consult an
expert if you are not sure.
For standard vertical installation, mount the SAM™ bracket on the side.
SAM™
Figure3.1: SAMTM mounted on side
For horizontal mounting configurations, mount the bracket on the bottom side. It is easiest
and safest, and allows mounting the speaker closer to the ceiling.
SAM™
Ceiling
Figure3.2: SAMTM mounted on bottom
3.2 Selecting the wattage tap
This instruction is applicable to EVID 4.2T , EVID 4.2TW , EVID 6.2T , and EVID 6.2TW models
only.
Before mounting the speaker to the bracket:
4Select 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. A guide on the back of each speaker shows which switch positions to use for the power
settings at 70V and 100V.
EVID 4.2T and
EVID 4.2TW
The power taps are 30W, 15W and 7.5W at both 70.7V and 100V, with a 3.7W tap for
70.7V only, as well as an 8Ohm transformer bypass setting.

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EVID 6.2T and
EVID 6.2TW
The power taps are 60W, 30W and 15W at both 70.7V and 100V, with a 7.5W tap for 70.7V
only, as well as an 8Ohm transformer bypass setting.
3.3 Mounting the speaker to the SAM bracket
Bolt A
(swing)
Bolt B
(rotation)
15° angle markers
Figure3.3: Tighten socket head bolts
1. Attach the speaker to the SAM™ bracket with bolt B.
2. Adjust the horizontal position of the speaker.
3. Tighten the locking bolt A with an Allen wrench (supplied).
If available, use an Allen wrench with a longer handle to make it easier to apply the
necessary force to achieve the recommended torque. Refer to Recommended torque
settings for bolts A and B.
4. Adjust the vertical angle of the speaker.
5. Tighten the locking bolt B with an Allen wrench (supplied).
If available, use an Allen wrench with a longer handle to make it easier to apply the
necessary force to achieve the recommended torque. Refer to Recommended torque
settings for bolts A and B.
Model Torque
EVID 4.2 models 30-50 in-lbs (3.4-5.2 N-m)