Sound Tube CM590i Configuration guide

Ceiling tile
Grille and bezel
Grille and bezel
seismic restraint
Do not spec or install speaker near support beam, ventilation
duct or other structure that may interfere with speaker function
or dispersion.
Warning Warning
SoundTube speakers must be installed by a professional audio
installer/contractor. For safety and for optimum audio performance,
installer must follow all directions issued by SoundTube Entertainment.
do not over-tighten.
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70.7 Volt Transformer Taps (dB) 100 Volt Transformer Taps (dB) 25 Volt Transformer Taps (dB)
33W=102, 17W=99, 9W=96, 6W=93, 3W=90
CM500i
CM800i
CM801i 66W=110, 35W=107, 19W=104, 10W=101, 5W=98
66W=110, 35W=107, 19W=104, 10W=101, 5W=98
33W=102, 17W=99, 9W=96, 6W=93
66W=110, 35W=107, 19W=104, 10W=101
66W=110, 35W=107, 19W=104, 10W=101
3W=90, 1.5W=87, .75W=84, .38W=81
5W=98, 2.5W=95, 1.25W=92, .75W=89
5W=98, 2.5W=95, 1.25W=92, .75W=89
Transformer Taps Settings
Droptile Ceiling Install Instructions For:
CM590i, CM500i, CM800i & CM801i speakers
Seismic restraint anchor tab
Euroblock connector
Cover plate
Strain relief (not included) may
be used with cover plate .
Tile bridge
Euroblock jack
Baffle
Styrofoam installation aid/paint mask
Speed Wing™ mounting arms
Cover plate clamping screw
Min
6.4 mm (0.25 in)
Max
42.9 mm (1.69 in)
Ceiling thickness tolerances
Signal wire
Voice Coil
8 Ohm=107 dB
8 Ohm=113 dB
4 Ohm=113 dB
Box contents
1 Speaker
1 Euroblock connector
1 Grille and bezel
1 Styrofoam installation aid/paint mask
1 Cover plate
1 Tile bridge
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CMi Series
If not painting
If painting

1. Unpack speaker & set
aside grille assembly.
3. Use included tile bridge
to mark cutout in tile.
4. Use Rotozip or other tool
to cut hole.
11. Select the tap position
by adjusting rotary switch
to desired high impedance
value or voice coil bypass
mode. Switch is preset to
maximum tap setting in
70.7 V mode (33 W or 66 W).
13. Attach grille – position the
grille over the baffle and allow
magnets to attract grille into
place. Be sure grille is properly
centered over baffle.
12. Attach grille & bezel
seismic restraint to baffle
with provided screw.
5. Insert speaker into
mounting hole on ground
with installation aid in
place. Screw down both
bolts on the baffle face to
actuate the mounting wings.
Firmly secure both bolts –
do not over-tighten.
do not over-tighten.
Put
assembly into tile grid.
. If required, attach the
seismic restraint system to
the sheet-metal tab on the
rear panel of the speaker
(safety cable not included).
6. Thread signal wire through
cover plate. Connect signal
wire to 4-pin Euroblock plug.
Tighten unused terminal
screws. Use inside positive
and negative inputs for either
voice coil or distributed
systems. For daisy chaining,
use outside positive and
negative terminals.
7. Insert the Euroblock plug
into the Euroblock jack on
rear panel of speaker and
replace cover plate.
For UL-compliant install
ations strain relief (not
supplied) may be inserted
into hole in cover plate.
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SoundTube also provides optional Pre Construction Brackets & Architectural Grilles for the CMi product line.
Installation instructions for these accessories are included with specific accessory packaging.
Droptile Ceiling Install Instructions For:
CM590i, CM500i, CM800i & CM801i speakers
Hole Diameters
CM500i
228.6 mm (9.00 in)
CM800i & CM801i
325.1 mm (12.80 in)
CMi Series
2. Keep Styrofoam
installation aid/paint
mask attached to
speaker until speaker
installation is complete.
If not painting
If painting

12. Attach grille & bezel
seismic restraint to baffle
with provided screw.
do not over-tighten.
Hole Diameters
CM500i
228.6 mm (9.00 in)
CM800i & CM801i
325.1 mm (12.80 in)
1. Unpack speaker & set
aside grille assembly.
2. Keep Styrofoam
installation aid/paint mask
attached to speaker until
speaker installation is
complete.
3. Use included tile bridge
to mark cutout in sheetrock.
4. Use Rotozip or other tool
to cut hole.
11. Select the tap position
by adjusting rotary switch
to desired high impedance
value or voice coil bypass
mode. Switch is preset to
maximum tap setting in
70.7 V mode (33 W or 66 W).
13. Attach grille – position the
grille over the baffle and allow
magnets to attract grille into
place. Be sure grille is properly
centered over baffle.
7. If required, attach the
seismic restraint system to
the sheet-metal tab on the
rear panel of the speaker
(safety cable not included).
5. Thread signal wire through
cover plate. Connect signal
wire to 4-pin Euroblock plug.
Tighten unused terminal
screws. Use inside positive
and negative inputs for either
voice coil or distributed
systems. For daisy chaining,
use outside positive and
negative terminals.
9. If you are not painting the
ceiling, remove & discard the
paint mask.
10. If you are painting the
ceiling after the speaker is
installed, leave the paint mask
in place until paint is dry.
6. Insert the Euroblock plug
into the Euroblock jack on
rear panel of speaker and
replace cover plate.
For UL-compliant
installations strain relief
(not supplied) may be
inserted into hole in cover
plate.
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SoundTube also provides optional Pre Construction Brackets & Architectural Grilles for the CMi product line.
Installation instructions for these accessories are included with specific accessory packaging.
Sheetrock Ceiling Install Instructions For:
CM590i, CM500i, CM800i & CM801i speakers
8. Insert speaker into
mounting hole with
installation aid in place.
Screw down both bolts on
the baffle face to actuate
the mounting wings. Firmly
secure both bolts – do not
over-tighten.
CMi Series
If not painting
If painting

do not over-tighten.
3. Use Rotozip or other tool
to cut hole.
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CM
CM
i Series
i Series
Pre-construction bracket Instructions For:
CM590i, CM500i, CM800i & CM801i speakers
1. Nail or screw bracket to
joists. Secure cover plate
and conduit away from hole
in bracket.
2. Complete Finish work.
5. Insert the Euroblock plug
into the Euroblock jack on
rear panel of speaker and
Attach cover plate and
conduit.
6. If required, attach the
seismic restraint system to
the sheet-metal tab on the
rear panel of the speaker
(safety cable not included).
7. Insert speaker into
mounting hole with
installation aid in place.
Screw down both bolts on
the baffle face to actuate
the mounting wings. Firmly
secure both bolts – do not
over-tighten.
8. If not painting
If not painting
the ceiling,
remove & discard the paint
mask.
9. If
If
painting
painting
the ceiling after
the speaker is installed, leave
the paint mask in place until
paint is dry.
10. Select the tap position
by adjusting rotary switch
to desired high impedance
value or voice coil bypass
mode. Switch is preset to
maximum tap setting in
70.7 V mode (33 W or 66 W).
12. Attach grille – position the
grille over the baffle and allow
magnets to attract grille into
place. Be sure grille is properly
centered over baffle.
11. Attach grille & bezel
seismic restraint to baffle
with provided screw.
4. Thread signal wire through
cover plate. Connect signal
wire to 4-pin Euroblock plug.
Tighten unused terminal
screws. Use inside positive
and negative inputs for either
voice coil or distributed
systems. For daisy chaining,
use outside positive and
negative terminals.