Lightspeed Cascadia C25 User manual

Installation Guide
Networked Instructional Audio System

1. Do not use the apparatus near water.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
5. 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
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the outlet.
6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified service 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.
9. When the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, it shall
remain readily operable.
10. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
12. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
13. WARNING: Battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Important Safety Instructions

Table of Contents
OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW
2Important Safety Instructions
4Optional Speakers
INSTALLATION PLANNING
5Location in the Classroom
5Power over Ethernet: PoE+
5Connecting the Power Supply
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
6TCQ Speaker Installation
12 DRQ Ceiling Speaker Installation
15 WMQ Wall Speaker Installation
17 4JCS Ceiling Speaker Installation
20 Connecting Speaker Wires
SET UP & INTEGRATION
21 Charging the Microphones
22 Operating the Microphone
23 Audio Integration
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
24 Analog Life Safety Solutions
27 Media Connector Set-Up
TROUBLESHOOTING
30 Common Problems and Solutions
30 Tips to Obtain Optimum Audio Performance

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Optional Speakers
Systems can be configured with a variety of dierent speaker types, including the following:
4JCS (x 4)
Plenum rated. Available in U.S. only
WMQ (x 4)
Available in U.S. and Canada only
TCQ (x 1)
Ceiling-mounted speaker
DRQ (x 4)
Ceiling-mounted speakers

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTALLATION PLANNING
First, find a suitable location to set-up the C25. It is best to put the
amplifier in a stable location near other equipment to be used.
It can be set in a cabinet, on a tabletop, or mounted on the wall. The
C25 may be wall-mounted using the integrated mounting holes.
Appropriate mounting hardware should be purchased locally.
Location in the Classroom
Connecting the Power Supply
• Locate the power supply and AC power cord.
• Connect the AC power cord into the DC power supply.
• Insert the DC connector into the “Power” port on C25 and plug the other end to an electrical outlet.
• The C25 automatically powers on and the white Power light on the front panel will turn on.
• A network connection is required for network communication when using the DC power supply.
DC Power Supply (24V/2.5A)
PoE+ Ethernet Cable
Audio Inputs
Wall Plate
Class 2 Wiring
1
Input Output
USB
PoE+
Ethernet Power
24VDC / 2.5A
Input PrioritySpeaker Outputs
Audio
Output
Digital Audio Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
2
Power over Ethernet: PoE+
• Locate network switch that can support PoE+ power.
• Insert PoE+ Ethernet Cable into the “Ethernet” port on C25 and the other end to the
network switch.
• The C25 automatically powers on and the white Power light on the front panel will turn
on.
• If the C25 is connected to a network switch with PoE+ ports and the DC power supply is
also used, the C25 will be powered by the DC power supply.

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SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL THE SPEAKERS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL
Locate the specific speaker(s) that were ordered with the system and then follow the installation instructions for the model of speaker outlined in this section of the manual.
• Straight edge
• Utility knife or drywall saw
• Screwdriver, standard and phillips
• Screwdriver, small jewelers type, 1/8” wide tip
• Drill driver and bits/drills
• Drill driver and bits/drills
• Marker or pencil
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Wire ties
TCQ Speaker Installation
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING
• (1) Ceiling grid T-bar (US & Canada use)
• (1) 50  (15m) plenum rated speaker wire (If ordered)
• (1) 19  (6m) coil safety wire
• (4) Self drilling screws (outside U.S. and Canada)
NOTE: Wiring should follow the class 2 wiring methods as outlined in the National Electric Code.
SELECTING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
One TCQ speaker will distribute sound throughout a classroom of up to 1,200 sq 
(112 sq m). The location of the speaker is important to ensure even sound distribution.
Ceiling height should be 9 - 12  (2.75m - 3.75m).
1. Identify the center of the of the classroom for optimum location.
2. Select a ceiling tile that is free from fixtures (lighting, HVAC, etc.) within a 6  (1.8m)
radius nearest to the center point.
3. Remove the selected ceiling tile for speaker installation.
IDENTIFY THE CENTER OF THE ROOM

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
SNAP THE T-BAR INTO PLACE TO CREATE A
’ X ’ OPENING AND A ’ X ’ OPENING
NEW T-BAR
EXISTING TILE GRID
/ TILE
TCQ
GRID CEILING INSTALLATION (U.S. & CANADA ONLY)
The dimensions of the TCQ are 1’ x 2’. It is designed to fit into any
standard 2’ X 4’, or 2’ X 2” suspended ceiling tile grid.
1. The ceiling tile will need to be cut to accommodate the TCQ
2. Set the ceiling tile on a flat work surface with the patterned side
facing down.
3. Using a straight edge, cut a 1’ x 2’ section from the ceiling tile,
creating a 1’ x 2’ section and a 3’ x 2’ section, or two 1’ x 2’
sections depending on the size of your tiles.
4. Locate the 2’ ceiling grid t-bar attachment. Locate the
attachment slots in the existing ceiling grid and snap the new
T-bar into place to create a 1’ x 2’ and 2’ x 3’ sections, or two 1’ x
2’ sections.
CUT THE ’ X ’ TILE TO CREATE A ’ X ’
SECTION AND A ’ X ’ SECTION.
WASTE REMAINING
/ CEILING TILE
CUT WITH
STRAIGHT EDGE
1’ 3’
2’
4’
’ X ’ CEILING TILE
CUT THE ’ X ’ TILE TO CREATE
TWO ’ X ’ SECTIONS
WASTE
CUT WITH
STRAIGHT EDGE
1' 1'
2’
2'
’ X ’ CEILING TILE
NEW T-BAR
EXISTING TILE GRID
/ TILE
SNAP THE T-BAR INTO PLACE TO
CREATE TWO ’ X ’ OPENINGS
TCQ

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FIGURE :
ATTACHING THE SAFETY WIRE TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE
FIGURE :
SECURE THE WIRE IN THE TWO SAFETY WIRE TABS
SAFETY WIRE TAB
ANCHOR OR
EYE SCREW
SECURING THE TCQ SPEAKER (U.S. & CANADA ONLY)
To comply with Building Codes, the TCQ MUST be secured to the building
structure with two safety wires.
1. Locate the safety wire. The safety wire needs to be permanently attached to the
solid building structure with metal clips, tie point studs, concrete anchors or eye
screws designed for the specific structure material. The specific anchors will need
to be provided by the installer.
2. Cut the safety wire in half.
3. Install the appropriate anchor into the building structure (see figure 6).
4. Loop one end of the safety wire through the anchor (or eye screw), then twist it
around itself at least five times. Repeat for the second anchor tie point.
5. Place the TCQ into the desired grid location.
Caution: Make sure the TCQ is stable on the grid rails with side brackets capturing
the T-bar grid. If not stable, there could be a danger of it falling until safety wires
are attached.
6. Loop the other end of the safety wire through one of the tabs on the TCQ (located
in opposite corners). Pull the wire through until it is taut and twist it around itself
at least five times to secure the TCQ and cut o any excess wire if needed (see
figure 7).
7. Repeat with securing the second safety wire to the other tab.

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
ANCHOR OR
EYE SCREW
FIGURE :
TERMINAL BLOCK
FIGURE :
OPENING FOR SPEAKER WIRES
FIGURE A:
OPEN FRONT PANEL
FIGURE B:
CLOSE FRONT PANEL
++
_
_TO
CROSSOVER
 OHMS
MAX  W
RMS
SECURE TO CEILING GRID (U.S. & CANADA ONLY)
CONNECT SPEAKER WIRES
FIGURE :
SECURE TCQ TO CEILING RAIL WITH SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
1. Locate the four (4) self-drilling sheet metal screws.
2. Utilizing existing holes on the vertical section of the ceiling rail
(center of the hole to the base of the rail must be a minimum
of 0.6”, drill two screws on each 2’ side of the TCQ (see figure
8). Drilling these screws into the designated areas of the TCQ
chassis will not cause harm to the product.
NOTE: Do not drill in the area designated with yellow tape as
this could aect audio quality and void the warranty.
1. Find and open the front panel door on the TCQ by sliding the
door toward the end of the TCQ to disengage the lock (see
figure 9A).
2. Run speaker wire through back of speaker and into the
terminal block area. Use appropriate conduit connector or
cable bushing/grommet (not supplied) as needed for the 1/2”
opening (see figure 10).
3. Attach the two wires to the terminal block screws as indicated
(see figure 11). Spade lugs are provided that can be attached
to the speaker wire, if desired.
4. Close speaker door securly by applying pressure outward on
the main body of the TCQ. Then slide the door toward the
middle of the unit and lock into place (see figure 9B).
5. To continue with installation, go to Page22: Connecting Wire
to Amplifier.

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FIGURE :
ATTACHING THE SAFETY WIRE TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE
FIGURE :
SECURE THE WIRE IN THE TWO SAFETY WIRE TABS
SAFETY WIRE TAB
ANCHOR OR
EYE SCREW
SECURING THE TCQ SPEAKER (U.S. & CANADA ONLY)
FOR MM X MM CEILING GRID
To comply with Building Codes, the TCQ MUST be secured to the building
structure with two safety wires.
The TCQ has spacer brackets mounted on each of the four sides. With these brackets
installed, the TCQ will fit a standard 2’ x 2’ suspended ceiling grid. With the brackets
removed, it will fit a 600mm x 600mm ceiling grid.
Remove the spacer brackets from each of the four sides of the TCQ. Replace the two
screws into the woofer end of the speaker cabinet to ensure proper audio quality
Note: If your ceiling grid is any other dimension than mentioned above, contact your
local Lightspeed representative.
1. Locate the 6m length of safety wire. The safety wire needs to be permanently
attached to the solid building structure with metal clips, tie point studs, concrete
anchors or eye screws designed for the specific structure material. The specific
anchors will need to be provided by the installer.
2. Cut the safety wire in half.
3. Install the appropriate anchor into the building structure (see figure 1).
4. Loop one end of the safety wire through the anchor (or eye screw), then twist it
around itself at least five times. Repeat for the second anchor tie point.
5. Place the TCQ into the desired grid location.
Caution: Make sure the TCQ is stable on the grid rails with side brackets capturing
the T-bar grid. If not stable, there could be a danger of it falling until safety wires
are attached.
6. Loop the other end of the safety wire through one of the tabs on the TCQ (located
in opposite corners). Pull the wire through until it is taut and twist it around itself
at least five times to secure the TCQ and cut o any excess wire if needed (see
figure 2).
7. Repeat with securing the second safety wire to the other tab.

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Locate the four (4) self-tapping sheet metal screws.
2. Utilizing existing holes on the vertical section of the ceiling rail (center of the hole
to the base of the rail must be a minimum of 15mm - see figure 8), drill two screws
on each 600mm side of the TCQ (see figure 15). Drilling these screws into the
designated areas of the TCQ chassis will not cause harm to the product (see figure
15).
NOTE: Do not drill in the area designated with yellow tape as this could aect audio
quality and void the warranty.
3. To continue with installation, go to Page 22: Connecting Wire to Amplifier.
FIGURE :
SECURE WITH SELF-TAPPING SCREWS INTO THE TCQ
FIGURE :
SECURE WITH SELF-TAPPING SCREWS INTO THE TCQ
.” MIN.
(MM)
SECURE TO CEILING GRID (OUTSIDE U.S. & CANADA ONLY)
ANCHOR OR
EYE SCREW

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FIGURE :
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
SELECTING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
A standard system includes four ceiling speakers for rooms up to 1600 sq 
(148sqm) with a ceiling height of 9-12 feet (2.75m - 3.75m). The location of the
speakers is critical for even sound distribution.
1. Quarter the classroom into four equal quadrants (see figure 1).
2. Select a ceiling tile that is centered in each quadrant.
3. Remove the selected ceiling tiles for speaker installation.
FIGURE :
CUTTING THE TILE
TILE BRIDGE
BACK SIDE OF
CEILING TILE
CUT OUT
AREA
DRQ Ceiling Speaker Installation
DRQ LOCATIONS
CEILING
LEVEL
LISTENING AREA
DIVIDE THE LISTENING
AREA INTO QUARTERS
AND CENTER SPEAKERS
IN EACH SECTION
INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS INTO THE CEILING TILE
Before beginning the speaker tile work, choose a flat work surface
1. Lay the tile bridge across the backside of the ceiling tile as shown in figure 2.
Using a marker or pencil, trace out the cutout circle as a template.
2. Using a drywall saw or jigsaw, cut out a circular hole as neatly as possible.
NOTE: to ensure the hole is large enough, cut slightly outside the mark.
Tools and Equipment
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Marker or pencil
• Drywall saw
Speaker Components
• (4) DRQ speakers
• (4) Tile bridges
• (2) 30  bundles of plenum-rated speaker wire
(if ordered) marked with a white band
• (2) 50  bundles of plenum-rated speaker wire
(if orderd) marked with a blue band
NOTE: Wiring should follow the class 2 wiring methods as outlined in the National Electric Code.

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
FIGURE :
REMOVE THE GRILLE
FIGURE :
MOUNT SPEAKER
MOUNTING SCREWS
3. Remove the speaker grille by turning and pushing one of the arms upward (see
figure 3). Or use the grille removal tool, insert one end into one of the holes near the
edge and pull the grille o.
4. Turn the tile on its side and insert the speaker into the front side of the tile. Place
the tile bridge around the backside of the speaker, oriented horizontally across the
tile (as shown in figure 2).
5. Use a screwdriver (or screwgun) to tighten the four mounting screws (see figure
4). NOTE: the first quarter turn pulls the mounting tabs away from the speaker
enclosure, then it begins tightening.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each speaker and tile.
NOTE: Building codes vary from state to state and county to county. It may be required that the speaker itself be secured to a support wire.

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SPEAKER #SPEAKER #
 FT.  FT.
 FT.  FT.
IN FROM AMP
OUT TO
SPEAKER #
AMPLIFIER
SPEAKER #
SPEAKER #
CONNECTING AND ROUTING SPEAKER WIRE
Prep two conductor 18 awg plenum rated speaker wire ends for insertion into
the speaker connectors.
NOTE: it is advised to prep and connect each speaker at ground level.
1. Distribute the appropriate lengths of wire to each speaker (see figure 5).
There should be (2) 30  lengths of wire between two pairs of speakers.
There should be (2) 50  lengths of wire for home runs back to the
amplifier.
2. At Speaker #1, remove the euro-block connector on the back of the
speaker.
3. Connect one length of speaker wire to the -+ terminals marked as INPUT
on the speaker, paying attention to polarity (BLACK is “-“, RED is “+”).
Tighten the screw on bottom of the connector with small screwdriver to
secure. This length of wire will be routed back to the amplifier.
4. Connect a second length of speaker wire to the second set of -+
terminals marked as OUTPUT on the speaker, paying attention to
polarity. Tighten the screws to secure. This wire will be routed to Speaker
#2.
5. Route the wire to Speaker #2. Secure and conceal wire as needed.
6. At Speaker #2, remove the euro-block connector.
7. Connect the wire to the input set of -+ connectors, paying attention to
polarity and tighten the screws on top to secure.
8. Repeat 2 through 7 to connect Speakers #3 and #4. Note that only two
speakers can be wired together per amplifer output (minimum 4 ohm
load).
9. Route the wires from Speaker #1 and #3 back to the amplifier as
indicated in figure 5. Note that there must be a service loop of 8 to 10 
at the speakers and the speaker wire cut to length at the amplifier.
10. Secure all speaker wire above the ceiling tiles with wire ties or wiring
clips and use surface mounted raceway for any exposed wiring coming
down the wall to the amplifer. This is required by code in most, if not all
jurisdictions.
11. To continue with installation, go to Page 22: Connecting Wire to Amplifier.

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
WMQ Wall Speaker Installation
Tools and Equipment
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Drill with 3/16” (.1875mm) drill bit
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Marker or pencil
NOTE: Wiring should follow the class
2 wiring methods as outlined in the
National Electric Code.
SELECTING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
A standard system includes 4 wall speakers for rooms up to 1600 sq  (148 sq m) with a
ceiling height of 8-12 feet (2.4 - 3.75m). The location of the speakers is critical for even
sound distribution.
1. Refer to figure 1 for speaker positioning recommendations.
2. Ideally speakers should be staggered on all four walls (Optimum).
3. When all four walls are not available, refer to the other diagrams for alternative
positioning.
4. Speakers should not be positioned directly opposite of one another.
5. When speakers are mounted, they should be tilted down toward the specific
listening area indicated on the diagrams.
6. Depending on ceiling height, speakers should be placed 7.5  to 12  high (2.35 -
3.75m).
7. If the walls are drywall, drill pilot holes with a 3/16” (.1875mm) drill bit, then screw in
the supplied drywall anchors.
8. While holding the bracket against the wall, drill the mounting screws into the
drywall anchors (or directly into a stud).
Speaker Components
• (4) WMQ speakers
• (4) Wall mount brackets
• (4) Sets of mounting hardware (screws and
drywall anchors)
• (2) 50  bundles of plenum-rated speaker
wire (if ordered) marked with a blue band
• (2) 75  bundles of plenum-rated speaker
wire (if orderd) marked with a red band
WINDOWS
DOOR
CABINETS CABINETS
WINDOWS
OPTIMUM
SPEAKERS ON  WALLS
GOOD
SPEAKERS ON  WALLS
OKAY
SPEAKERS ON  WALLS
(ONLY IF NECESSARY)

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 F T.
SPEAKER #
SPEAKER #
 F T.
 FT.  FT.
IN FROM AMP OUT TO
SPEAKER #
AMPLIFIER
SPEAKER #
SPEAKER #
WALL BRACKET
9. Place the WMQ speaker between the two bracket arms, aligning the mounting
holes.
10. Insert the large plastic mounting screws into the two sides of the speaker and
tighten with your fingers.
11. Direct the speaker at the appropriate angle to cover the desired area of the
classroom (see figure 1).
MOUNTING THE SPEAKER
CONNECTING AND ROUTING SPEAKER WIRE
Locate the plenum rated wire included with the speaker components (If ordered).
1. Distribute the appropriate lengths of wire to each speaker (see figure 3). There
should be (2) 50  lengths of wire between two pairs of speakers. There should
be (2) 75  lengths of wire for home runs back to the amplifier.
2. At Speaker #1, remove the euro-block connector on the back of the speaker.
3. Connect one 75  length of speaker wire to the +- connector, paying attention
to polarity (BLACK is “-“, RED is “+”). Tighten the screw on top of the connector
with small screwdriver to secure. This length of wire will be routed back to the
amplifier. Note that there must be a service loop of 8 to 10  at the speaker and
the speaker wire cut to length at the amplifier.
4. Connect a 50  length of speaker wire to the second set of +- jacks on the
connector (see figure 3) paying attention to polarity. Tighten the screws to
secure and plug the connector back into the speaker. This wire will be routed to
Speaker #2.
5. Route the wire to Speaker #2. Secure and conceal wire as needed.
6. At Speaker #2, remove the euro-block connector.
7. Connect the wires to the +- connectors on the input, paying attention to
polarity. Tighten the screws on top to secure and plug back into the speaker.
8. Repeat 2 through 7 to connect Speakers #3 and #4.
9. A 75  lenth of wire will be routed back to the amplifier. Note that there must be
a service loop of 8 to 10  at the speaker and the speaker wire cut to length at
the amplifier.
10. To continue with installation, go to Page 22: Connecting Wire to Amplifier.

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
Tools and Equipment
• Straight edge
• Marker
• Scissors (template)
• Utility knife
• Screwdriver
• Plenum rated pass-through
or conduit hardware (not
included)
Speaker Components
• (4) Speaker/bale assembly
• (4) Tile bridge
• (4) Speaker enclosure
• (16) Mounting screws
• (8) Wire nuts
• (2) 30  bundles of plenum-rated speaker
wire (if ordered) marked with a white band
• (2) 50  bundles of plenum-rated speaker
wire (if orderd) markedwith a blue band
NOTE: Wiring should follow the class 2 wiring methods as
outlined in the National Electric Code.
4JCS Ceiling Speaker Installation
BRIDGE
SPEAKER AND BAFFLE
ASSEMBLY
ENCLOSURE
” HOLE
CEILING TILE
FIGURE :
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
JCS LOCATIONS
CEILING
LEVEL
LISTENING AREA
DIVIDE THE LISTENING
AREA INTO QUARTERS
AND CENTER SPEAKERS
IN EACH SECTION
SELECTING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
A standard system includes four lenum-rated ceiling speakers for rooms up to 1,600 sq 
(148sqm) with a ceiling height of 9-12 feet (2.75m - 3.75m). The location of the speakers is
critical for even sound distribution.
1. Quarter the classroom into four equal quadrants (see figure 1).
2. Select a ceiling tile that is centered in each quadrant.
3. Remove the selected ceiling tiles for speaker installation.

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INSTALLING THE JCS SPEAKERS INTO THE CEILING TILE
Before beginning the speaker tile work, choose a flat work surface.
1. Using the straight edge, determine the center of each ceiling tile by drawing a
straight line from corner to corner on the back of the tile.
2. Using the center point, mark a 10’’ circle on the back of the tile.
NOTE: A circular template is included (see figure 1A, 1B).
3. Using a utility knife or jigsaw, cut out the circular hole in the center of the tile as
neatly as possible. The speaker bale will cover up some minor rough edges.
NOTE: To ensure the hole is large enough, cut slightly outside template lines (see
figure 1C).
4. Remove the speaker grille by turning and pushing one of the arms upward (see
figure 2).
5. Turn the tile on its side and insert the speaker into the front side of the tile and place
the tile bridge horizontally across the back of the tile. Holding the speaker and tile
bridge in place, start all four of the mounting screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten
the four mounting screws to secure the speaker, tile bridge and tile together.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each of the remaining speakers and tiles.
D.
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FIGURE A B C
” TILE HOLE TEMPLATE
FIGURE :
REMOVE THE GRILLE

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OVERVIEWINSTALLATION
PLANNING
SPEAKER LOCATION & INSTALLATION
SET UP & INTEGRATION
INSTALLING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
FIGURE :
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPEAKER # SPEAKER #
SPEAKER # SPEAKER #
AMPLIFIER
Black
(-)
Black
(-)
Black
(-)
Black
(-)
Red
(+)
Red
(+)
Red
(+)
Red
(+)
30/50 . 30/50 .
50 . 50 .
CONNECTING AND ROUTING SPEAKER WIRE
Prep two conductor 18 awg plenum rated speaker wire ends for insertion into the
speaker connectors.
NOTE: it is advised to prep and connect each speaker at ground level.
1. Distribute the appropriate lengths of wire to each speaker (see figure 5). There
should be (2) 30  lengths of wire between two pairs of speakers. There should
be (2) 50  lengths of wire for home runs back to the amplifier.
2. Start with speaker #1 (see figure 4).
3. Remove a conduit knockout in the speaker enclosure and install a plenum-rated
low voltage pass-through or conduit hardware in the enclosure (not included).
4. Route the speaker wire through the conduit hardware and attach to the speaker
terminals by twisting the speaker wire and speaker pigtails together, securing
with the included wire nuts. Be sure to maintain proper polarity (see figure 5).
5. Install the speaker enclosure on the tile bridge securing it in place by turning the
enclosure clockwise (see figure 6).
6. Install speaker #1 with tile into the ceiling grid and route cabling (following local
building codes) to speaker #2.
Note: Building codes vary from state to state and county to county. It may be
required that the speaker itself be secured to a support wire.
7. Remove a conduit knockout in speaker #2’s enclosure and install a plenum-
rated low voltage pass-through or conduit hardware to the enclosure (not
included).
8. Route speaker #1 wire and speaker #2 wire (50 if ordered) through the conduit
hardware and attach to the speaker terminals by twisting the speaker wire
and speaker pigtails together, securing with the included wire nuts. Be sure to
maintain proper polarity (see Figure 5).
9. Install the speaker enclosure on the tile bridge securing it in place by turning the
enclosure clockwise (see Figure 6).
10. Install speaker #2 with tile into ceiling grid and route cabling (following local
building codes) to the receiver/amplifier.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 for speakers #3 and #4.
12. To continue with installation, go to Page 31 - Connecting Wire to Amplifier.
FIGURE :
SECURING THE ENCLOSURE

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Connecting Speaker Wires
CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRES TO BACK OF THE C
Audio Inputs
Wall Plate
Class 2 Wiring
1
Input Output
USB
PoE+
Ethernet Power
24VDC / 2.5A
Input PrioritySpeaker Outputs
Audio
Output
Digital Audio Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
2
Class 2 Wiring
1
Speaker Outputs
2
1. Unplug the euro-block SPEAKER OUTPUT connector from the amplifier.
2. Insert the two wires into the connector, paying close attention to polarity (+ - + -).
3. Insert the red (+) wire and black (-) wire from speakers #1 and #2 into the right side of the
connector (SPEAKER OUTPUT 2).
4. Repeat with the 2nd wire from speakers #3 and #4 into the middle of the connector
(SPEAKER OUTPUT 1), paying attention to polarity.
5. Plug the euro-block connector back into the amplifier.
NOTE: Wiring should follow the class 2 wiring methods as outlined in the National Electric Code.