Proficient Protege C841 User manual
Before installing your Ceiling LCR Speakers, you should
consider their placement carefully, taking into account the
location of electrical, plumbing and other xtures. Contact
your Dealer for assistance if you are unsure of the best
location for your particular listening environment.
Placement In Ceiling: When placing your speakers into the
ceiling, they should be located so that the xed 15˚ angle
woofer is pointed towards the primary listening area.
If the speakers are positioned far away from the primary
listening area, simply adjust the pivoting tweeters so they are
pointed towards it. Note: To avoid possible damage to the pivot-
ing tweeters, read the section entitled “SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS”
in this manual prior to performing the tweeter adjustment.
In a very large room with high ceilings, it may be necessary to
place additional speakers throughout the room. Contact your
Procient Audio Systems Dealer for assistance.
New Construction - Unnished Ceilings
A Pre-Construction Bracket, available from your Dealer, may
be installed prior to drywall application across joists (up to
24" on-center) where a speaker will be located. After the hole
is cut and the drywall is installed, the speakers are then easily
installed following the instructions for mounting in “Finished
Ceilings” below. Note: If the speakers are to be mounted more
than 24" on-center, a special “Extra Long Wing” is available from
your Dealer.
Finished Ceilings
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be neces-
sary to run cables to the speaker locations. See your Dealer for
more information about cable installation. After the cable has
been properly installed, you are ready to mount the speakers.
Following the simple steps listed below will result in a profes-
sional looking installation:
1. Determine the best area to mount your speakers. This area
of the ceiling should be free of obstructions such as electri-
cal conduit, HVAC ducts, or water lines. This can best be
determined by noting the placement of xtures and gaining
access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of the
location of such obstacles.
2. Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting
location. We highly recommend using a good stud-nder
tool for this procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to
some other object or molding in the room, make sure you
consider the size of the bae, which extends beyond the
mounting hole.
3. Mark the hole. A template for setting the hole is provided in
the box. Position the template in the desired position and
pencil an outline on the ceiling.
4. Cutting the hole. CAUTION: This is the most important part
of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether any
obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area, you
should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your
penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw, cutting at a 45°
angle towards the inside of the hole. (See Diagram 1) Cutting
the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much
easier, using the piece cut out. Once you have determined
that there aren’t any obstructions in your desired mounting
location, start cutting the nished hole at a 90° angle to the
ceiling surface.
5. Add insulation. If the area in the ceiling is not already
insulated, add an adequate amount of insulation material to
loosely cover the back of the speaker. If the insulation mate-
rial used is faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper
away from the speaker.
CAUTION: Speaker components can get hot while playing
music at moderate to high volume levels. There should be
nothing at all touching the speaker. Material in proximity to
the back of the speaker must have at a minimum 1" or 26mm
clearance for non-ammable materials and more for am-
mable materials like plastic vapor barriers.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
MOUNTING SURFACE PREPARATION
Ceiling LCR Speakers
C871 • C841 • C661 • C656 • C651
OWNER’S MANUAL
Diagram 1:
Ceiling Cut Out
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The Ceiling LCR Speakers come from the factory with the
tweeter facing straight out from the bae. This will result
in the overall smoothest response. However, depending on
your particular primary listening area, room acoustics, ceiling
height, or personal preference, you may nd the sound more
pleasing by pointing the tweeters in a particular direction. If
additional treble is desired in the primary listening area, point
the tweeter towards that area; and if less treble is required,
point the tweeter away. Push gently at the edge of the tweeter
to point it in the desired direction. (See Diagram 3) CAUTION:
Avoid touching metal dome tweeters, as damage may occur
(C871 & C661).
The unique integral four-foot mounting system incorporated
into each Ceiling LCR Speaker allows for a quick installation by
following these easy steps:
1. Remove the grille from the speaker baffle.
2. Attach the speaker cable (observing the proper polarity with
your amplier, + to + and – to –). Make sure the left channel
of the amplier is connected to the left speaker, the right
channel is connected to the right speaker, etc.
3. Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the
opening, and insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the
speaker into the hole. Note: The speaker is designed to ex
and conform to any small imperfections in the ceiling’s surface.
Tighten the four screws on the front of the bae only
enough to make the speaker become snug against the
ceiling. As you tighten the screws, the feet will automatically
ip into an outward position (See Diagram 2), thereby clamp-
ing the drywall between the feet and the speaker.
CAUTION: Over-tightening may warp the bae, crack the
ceiling or cause diculty in aligning the grille.
4. Reattach the grille onto the speaker bae.
SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
Speaker
Push Tweeter Here
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Diagram 3:
Tweeter
Diagram 2:
Mounting Feet
Tweeter Adjustment (C871 & C841 Only):
The switch labeled TREBLE allows for ±3dB of treble adjust-
ment. Your speakers were shipped with the treble switch in the
middle position, providing the most linear frequency response.
If you desire more treble, move the switch to the “+” position,
and the tweeter will play 3dB higher. If you desire less treble,
move the switch to the “–” position, and the tweeter will play
3dB lower. To return to the neutral setting, push the switch
back to the middle position. (See Diagram 4)
Woofer Adjustment (C871 & C841 Only):
The switch labeled BASS allows for ±3dB of bass adjustment.
Your speakers were shipped with the bass set to the middle
position. This setting provides the attest bass frequency
response. If you desire more bass, push the switch to the “+”
position and the bass will play 3dB higher. If you desire less
bass, push the switch to the “–” position and the bass will play
3dB lower. This setting provides a more linear bass frequency
response. To return to the neutral setting, push the switch back
to the middle position. (See Diagram 4)
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Bass Adjustment Switch
Treble Adjustment Switch
Diagram 4:
Adjustment Switches
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We recommend painting your grille prior to installation. If you
decide to paint it in the future, it's best to remove the grille by
simply detaching it from the speaker. Do not paint the grille
while it's installed on the speaker.
Before painting, be sure to remove the cloth material from
beneath the grille. Once painted, place the cloth back to its
position beneath the grille.
When painting, be careful not to clog the holes of the grille.
The sound of the speaker will be dramatically reduced if the
perforations in the grille are covered in paint.
Procient recommends only light spray painting using ve
parts thinning agent to one part paint.
PAINTING THE GRILLE
SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
C871 C841
8" Kevlar® Cone 8" Graphite Cone
1" Pivoting Aluminum Dome 1" Pivoting Silk Dome
Fixed at 15˚ Angle Fixed at 15˚ Angle
±3dB Bass & Treble ±3dB Bass & Treble
175 Watts 150 Watts
28Hz - 22kHz 40Hz - 22kHz
8 8
92dB 1W/1m 92dB 1W/1m
Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets
11⁄" x 5⁄" 11⁄" x 5⁄"
9¾" 9¾"
C661 C656 C651
6½" Graphite Cone 6½" Graphite Cone 6½" Polypropylene Cone
1" Pivoting Aluminum Dome 1" Pivoting Silk Dome 1" Pivoting Silk Dome
Fixed at 15˚ Angle Fixed at 15˚ Angle Fixed at 15˚ Angle
125 Watts 100 Watts 100 watts
36Hz - 22kHz 45Hz - 20kHz 45Hz - 20kHz
8 8 8
92dB 1W/1m 91dB 1W/1m 91dB 1W/1m
Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets
9¼" x 4⁄" 9¼" x 5" 9¼" x 4⁄"
8¼" 8¼" 8¼"
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Woofer/Tweeter Bridge
Contour Switches
Power Handling:
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Grille:
Diameter x Depth:
Ceiling Cut Out:
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Woofer/Tweeter Bridge
Power Handling:
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Grille:
Diameter x Depth:
Ceiling Cut Out:
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Procient Audio Systems (“Procient”) warrants to the original retail pur-
chaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ten years (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the
limitations and exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not
transferable to subsequent owners of the product. If you discover a defect in
material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, you can obtain warranty
service by contacting Procient during the Warranty Period at 800.472.5555 or
techsupport@procientaudio.com or by sending the product to Core Brands
at 12471 E. Riverside Drive, Eastvale, CA 91752 or to the dealer from whom
you purchased the product. Defective products must be shipped, prepaid
and insured, together with proof of purchase. Warranty service requests made
without proof of date of purchase will be denied. Freight collect shipments
will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping
container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser.
If, upon examination by Procient or its authorized dealer, it is determined that
the unit is in fact defective, Procient will, at its option:
• Repair or replace the product at no additional charge; or
• If the model is no longer available and can not be repaired eectively, replace
the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where
a new model is substituted, a modication to the mounting surface may be
required. If mounting surface modication is required, Procient assumes no
responsibility or liability for such modication.
Procient will bear the cost of returning the repaired or replaced product to
you, freight prepaid. All replaced parts and product become the property of
Procient Audio Systems. The foregoing is your sole and exclusive remedy for
breach of warranty. If the product is not found to be defective, Procient will
contact you to arrange for return of the product to you, at your expense.
EXCLUSIONS:
• This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by
accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping
procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit, or service, repair or modication of the product by unauthorized
dealers. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by
environmental conditions.
• This Warranty will be void if:
• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. PROFICIENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. In no event will Procient be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product,
even if Procient has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any
claim by any other party. Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a“con-
sumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then you may be entitled to any
implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts or allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not
apply to you.
ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:
To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and
service, Procient products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
Procient products are not sold online by Procient or its authorized dealers,
and this warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from any internet
reseller. To determine if your Procient reseller is authorized, please call Procient
at 800.472.5555 or go to procientaudio.com.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
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