Induction Dynamics C2.w User manual

C2.w
2-Way On-Wall Center Channel

Table of Contents
Introduction
General Information
Check Speaker and Parts
 GeneralCareofYourLoudspeakerandAmplier
Bass and Loudness Contour Controls
C2.w Location
Speaker Information
S4X Crossover
Wide Angle Phase Alignment
Multi-Channel (Home Theater) Installation
Speaker Placement
Speaker Wire
Tools and Materials You Will Need
Installing the Easy-Mount Box Onto the Wall
Installing the Faceplate
 ConnectingtoanAmplier
C2.wSpecications
Warranty
Contacts
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Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the Induction Dynamics C2.w on-wall center channel
loudspeaker. The C2.w is engineered for smooth off-axis performance in any home theater
situation.
The C2.w incorporates exclusive, patented S4X™ crossover and driver-control technology,
which makes possible virtually perfect integration of drivers which are ideal for their intended
frequencies. S4X also provides greatly increased control over frequency response, phase,
and impedance, resulting in superior performance and imaging. Because of S4X technology,
any of Induction Dynamics’ speakers can be used to build a custom home theater system.
Your C2.w can be combined with any of our main and surround speakers, be they in-wall,
on-wall, or free-standing.
Your C2.w incorporates dual 6.5” Kevlar cone woofers with rubber surrounds and cast
frames, and a 1.125” inverted titanium dome tweeter.
The C2.w is available in Rosewood Gloss, Black Satin, White Satin, and Black Gloss standard
nishes.Custompaintsandstainsarealsoavailable.Grillefabricisavailablein63room-
complementing colors.
WARNINGS:
WARNING! - SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING! - DO NOT OPEN
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

General Information
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to install and operate the C2.w
center speaker.
Check Speaker and Parts
Unpack and carefully check each loudspeaker. If you suspect damage from transit, report
the problem immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service.
If possible, save the shipping cartons for future use.
General Care of Your Loudspeaker
Whenever changing speaker wires, interconnect wires, or power cords, always turn off all
equipment.Topreventreorshockhazard,donotexposetheampliertorainorexcessive
moisture.Toavoidelectricshock,donotopentheamplier.Therearenouserserviceable
parts inside.
Yourspeakersandampliercomeinahighqualitynishthatisbothattractiveanddurable.
To clean, use a soft, damp cloth. If your drivers become dusty, dust them with a paintbrush
or a brush vacuum attachment. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner.
The grille is covered in acoustic cloth. To keep your grille clear of debris, we recommend
you use a lint roller (like you would use on clothes).
Bass and Loudness Contour Controls
Do not use bass or loudness contour controls. Induction Dynamics’ subwoofers produce
very low frequencies without these controls. Use of these controls will make the bass sound
“boomy”, obscure higher frequencies, and possibly cause damage due to excessive cone
excursion.
C2.w Location
Ideally, the C2.w should be placed behind a perforated video projection screen. For use
withaat-screenorothervideomonitor,thebestplacementisusuallybelowthescreen.
If it is not possible to place the speaker below the screen, placement above the screen is
acceptable.
In any case, the center channel should be centered between the left and right front
channels, as close to listening height as possible.
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Speaker Information
S4X™ Crossover
The heart of Induction Dynamics® is found in the S4X™ Super Fourth-Order Crossover. The
patentedS4Xinductivelycouplescrossovercoilsandoptimizeseachdriver’sperformance,
individually and interactively with the other drivers. This greatly increases control over
driver range, frequency response, phase and impedance. Because S4X produces such a
steepcrossoverslope−andthusaatterfrequencyresponse−InductionDynamicsisableto
use the best possible drivers for each range of frequencies, allowing us to sonically match
every speaker in our lineup and to create speaker models able to perform in any combination
and in any acoustic environment.
TheS4X’optimizedfrequencyresponsemeansmusicthatmovesdramaticallyupanddown
in pitch will never fade in or out, but rather maintain its power as it seamlessly crosses
over from one driver to the next. It also means that frequencies critical to human speech
(frequencies that deliver consonants like “S” and “C”) will sound as natural coming from
your speakers as they would in real life—making dialogue from movies and television sound
crisp and clearly understood.
Above:TheS4Xcrossoverroutesaudiosignaltotheirintendeddriversatspecicfrequen-
cies(theC2.wutilizesasinglecrossoverat2500Hz).BecausetheS4Xproducessucha
steep crossover slope, Induction Dynamics is able to use the best possible drivers for each
frequency range. Subwoofer crossover points are generally selectable through your sub-
wooferamplier.InductionDynamicsrecommendsasubwoofercrossoverpointbetween
50-60Hz.

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Wide Angle™ Phase Alignment
In each crossover region, which spans approximately one octave, the sound from two
different drivers must be added together. This simple fact creates problems in most speakers,
because the phase must be matched, not just on axis, but also off axis in order to create a
large“sweetspot”forthelistener.Mostspeakers’driversareonlyoptimizedon-axis,using
measurements from a microphone placed at a single point in front of the speaker. This
producesahorizontalzoneinwhichthesoundisoptimized;howevertheremaybedrastic
differences in sound quality along the vertical axis—meaning there may be a loss of sound
qualityifyoustandup,sit,orotherwisemoveoutoftheoptimizedzone.
Induction Dynamics® eliminates phase differences with respect to height through our Wide
Angle™ phase alignment technology. Because our patented circuitry provides additional
variablesthatcanhelpcontrolphase,WideAnglendstheoneoptimizationsolutionthat
producesaatfrequencyresponsealongtheverticalaxis,whenthemicrophone(orlistener’s
ear) is moved up and down vertically. This means you experience true audio perfection
whether you’re standing, sitting, or lying down.
Conventional Speaker
System
Wide Angle™ Phase
Alignment
Most conventional speaker designs have a
small and horizontally narrow “sweet spot”
caused by inaccurate phase matching of the
drivers. The best quality sound can be heard
onlywithinaveryconnedarea.Outsideof
this area the sound quality can drastically
decrease, becoming muddy or indistinct.
Patented Wide Angle™ Phase Alignment
circuitry provides precise phase matching
of the drivers, noticeably expanding the
“sweetspot”bothhorizontallyandvertically.
Listenersareimmersedinalargesoundeld
and enjoy clear, undistorted sound regardless
of their position relative to the speakers.
Approximate
ear level
while standing
Approximate
ear level
while seated
Approximate
ear level
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Multi-Channel (Home
Theater) Installation
Speaker Placement
5.1 System
A 5.1 system consists of a front left, front right, surround left, suround right, center channel,
and subwoofer channel. A C2.w is intended as a center channel. In a home theater
conguration, the center channel should be centered between the left and right front
channels and as close to listening height as possible, either above or below the screen
(preferably below the screen). The surround channels should be placed to either side of the
listening area or behind the listening area at listening height.
6.1 System
A 6.1 system has the same basic channels as a 5.1 system, with the addition of a rear center
channel placed directly behind the listening area.
7.1 System
A 7.1 system has the same basic channels as a 5.1 system, with the addition of a left rear
surround and right rear surround.
Speaker Wire
Use approved wire designed for in-wall or exposed use, as appropriate for your installation.
For the C2.w, we recommend using high-quality speaker wire that is 12 gauge or lower,
witheasilyvisiblepolaritycodingtomakeyourconnections.Thefollowingchartidenties
minimum gauge requirements for various lengths. See your local dealer or installation
contractor for more information.

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Tools and Materials You Will Need
Stud Finder
5/16” hex key or hex driver
Slotted Screwdriver
#2 Square Drive Screwdriver
Speakercable(reratedifruninsidewalls)
Flashlight
Level
Installing the Easy-Mount Box Onto the Wall
1. The C2.w is shipped pre-assembled with the faceplate attached to the easy-mount box
withbolts.InordertoinstalltheC2.wontothewall,youwillrstneedtoseparatethe
faceplatefromthebox.First,removethegrillemountinganges,usingthegrillemount-
ingangedriver.Notethattheremaybeshimsundersomeofthegrillemountinganges.
You will need to save these shims for use when you reinstall the faceplate. Once the grille
mountingangesandshimsareremoved,usea5/16”hexkeyordrivertounscrewthe
faceplate mounting bolts. You will later reattach the faceplate using these same bolts.
2. There is one speaker wire access hole located at one of the short ends of the easy-
mount box, and because the box is otherwise symmetrical, the hole can be at the bottom
or top of the speaker. As well, there are holes at the back of the easy-mount box for either
speaker wires or mounting screws. The box comes with a solid grommet pre-installed in
each of the nine holes. Any solid grommet may be replaced with a regular grommet. The
grommetholesizeyouwillneeddependsonthesizeofthewireorscrewyouareputting
through the hole.
Inthepartspacketyouwillndaselectionofregulargrommetswithholesthroughthem
invaryingsizes.Useofasnugttinggrommetisimportanttogetagoodsealaroundthe
speaker wire or screws where they enter the box. Once you have determined the proper
grommetsizes,feedthespeakerwirethroughitsgrommet.Makesurethereisenough
extra speaker wire feeding into the box for easy handling of the loudspeaker faceplate.
3.Ifpossible,ndawallstudtoscrewtheeasy-mountboxinto.Tondawallstud,usea
studnder.
4. Square up the easy-mount box over the stud at listening height using a level.
5. If you can screw into a wall stud, use 2 #10 x 2” square drive round washer head
screwswithmetalwashers(fromtheincludedpartspacket).Thesescrewsshouldtsnug-
lyintheappropriatesizegrommethole.Makesurethatanyholesnotusedformounting
or running speaker wire have solid grommets in them. These solid grommets not only seal
the box, but also act as a rubber cushion between the box and the wall.

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6. If you cannot screw into a wall stud, use 4 dry wall anchor bolts that spread out behind
thedrywall.Selectgrommetsthattsnuglyaroundtheboltsyouhavechosen.Besureto
put a metal washer between the head of the bolt and the grommet.
Installing the Faceplate
1. Attach the speaker wire to the terminal block on the back of the faceplate, observing
the proper polarity (red to red and black to black). To make connections, solder or crimp
with high pressure the insulated fork terminals provided in your parts packet. Soldering is
best.
2. Position the speaker faceplate over the easy-mount box. Be careful to route the speaker
wire so it is not between the bottom of the box and a cage, or between the top ot the box
and the faceplate. If necessary, the wire may run alongside a cage. Screw in the faceplate
mounting bolts, gently tightening each one a little at a time, until the faceplate is moder-
ately snug. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOLTS ANY FURTHER. The rubber gasket provides
the seal.
3. Replace any shims (mentioned earlier) in their proper location. Use the grille mounting
angedrivertoscrewinthegrillemountinganges.Thegrillemountingangesshould
beusedevenifthegrillesarenot,asthisgivestheloudspeakersanishedappearance.
4.Attachtheclothgrillebycarefullypressingintothegrillemountinganges.
Connecting to an Amplier
1.Besuretheamplieristurnedofftoavoiddamagetothespeakers.
2.Connectthespeakerwirestothespeakeroutputsonyouramplier.Observeproper
polartity (red to red and black to black).

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C2.w Specifications
Type: 2-way on-wall center channel loudspeaker.
Crossover: Exclusive patented S4X Driver Control Technology.
2,500Hz
Crossover Frequencies:
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 55-22,000Hz
Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1M): 88 dB
SPL (1 W / 1 M): 85 dB
Power Handling: 300 W
Magnetic Shielding: Yes
Tweeter: 1.125” inverted titanium dome
Midrange: N/A
Woofer: (2) 6.5” Kevlar cones with rubber surrounds and cast frames
Subwoofer: N/A
Binding Posts: Nickel-plated;#8AWGMax
Enclosure: Sealed
Optional Accessories: N/A

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Warranty
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Induction Dynamics, Inc. warrants the C2.w against defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of seven years from the date of original retail purchase. Induction
Dynamics, Inc. will repair or replace any C2.w that does not meet this warranty.
This warranty may be registered by mailing a copy of the retail sales receipt to Induction
Dynamics, Inc. at the address below. Please write the serial number along with the name
This may be done at the time of purchase or before requesting repair service under this
warranty.
To obtain repair service, call or write to Induction Dynamics, Inc. at the phone number or
address below. You will be given a return authorization number. Please mark this number
with a return authorization number on the outside may not be accepted by Induction
Dynamics, Inc. Please pack each C2.w in a substantial shipping container with plenty of
protective foam. If possible, use the original shipping container and packing material. For
repairs covered by and performed under this warranty, Induction Dynamics, Inc. will pay
for the return shipping charges. This warranty covers defects in materials and workman-
ship, and does not cover damage or failure resulting from accident, misuse, or shipment.
The warranty is void if the C2.w is serviced or altered by anyone other than Induction
Dynamics, Inc. the sole remedy for breach of this warranty shall be repair or replace-
ment.
Limits and Exclusions: There are no warranties except as mentioned above. Neither
Induction Dynamics, Inc. nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, pro-
duction, or sale of this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or
accidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product, or arising out
of breach of this warranty. Induction Dynamics, Inc. makes no other warranties, express
particular purpose. There are no warranties that extend beyond the description on the
face hereof.
Induction Dynamics
Customer Service Department
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208
Overland Park, KS 66210
USA

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Contacts
If you have any questions, contact Induction Dynamics by phone at 855-663-5600, 8:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST, fax at 913-663-3200, email at [email protected], or
write to:
Manufacturer Information
Retailer Information
Retailer name (company or individual):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip or Postal code:
Phone:
Email:
Date of purchase:
Serial number:
Induction Dynamics
Customer Service Department
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208
Overland Park, KS 66210
USA
Note: Please do not ship your loudspeaker for service without obatining prior approval
and return authorization number. See warranty for further information.
To help simplify your record keeping, please ll out the following information about the
retailer you bought your Induction Dynamics products from. Additionally, you may staple,
tape, or glue a copy of your receipt to the next page.

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