Speco SPCBC5 User manual

Where To Place Your In-Ceiling Speakers
Placement can make all the difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they will be to
install. Carefully consider where your speakers should be positioned for locating the SPCBC5 (See
Fig. 2). Avoid mounting speakers in stud cavities containing electrical wiring, heating ducts, water
pipes, etc. Make sure the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the weight of the
speakers.
Speaker Installation In Existing Construction (See Fig. 3)
Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
You will need the following:
• Stud Finder • Drill & Drill Bits • Wire Cutter/Strippers•Speaker Wire
•Pencil • Phillips Screwdriver • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Masking Tape
Speco recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options, consult your retailer or custom audio contractor.
1. Speco Speakers are designed to be installed in the ceiling or wall area between studs. Using a stud finder, make sure you are between two studs.
Tape the supplied template to the wall and lightly trace around the inside with a pencil.
2. Cut the hole using your drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the center of the outline. This will allow you to check for any
obstructions that may exist behind the desired location. CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating ducts do not interfere in the
planned installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.
3. Run speaker wire from your amplifier or speaker switching device to the speaker location.
4. Carefully remove the grille and inner grille backing. (Note: The open cell foam inner grille backing is designed to hide speaker components from
view and may be removed if desired.) If you like the standard white finish of your Speco speakers, skip to step 5, but if you want your speakers to
blend in with a colored wall or ceiling, now is the time to paint your speaker’s outer frame and perforated grille. (Remove the foam inner grille back-
ing and put it aside in a clean and dust free area for later reinstallation if desired.) The speaker’s outer surface will accept ordinary latex wall paint or
aerosol spray paint. Because the speaker baffle surface behind the grille should remain unpainted, you will need to cover this area with the supplied card-
board paint mask. Cover the speaker’s interior black surface, woofer and tweeter. Paint the outer
speaker frame and grille separately. (Grille painting hint: Use a paint roller that is nearly
out of paint to first paint the inside of the grille, then the outside. This will avoid paint
filling the grille perforations.)
Congratulations on choosing Speco Architectural
Loudspeakers. Like all Speco products, great care has
been taken in their design. Their combination of advanced
engineering and state-of-the-art materials will provide
you with years of listening pleasure, while blending
smoothly into your home’s decor. Before you
get started, it is a good idea to identify all
the parts and hardware (See Fig. 1).
Speaker with self-contained
mounting clamps
Metal grille with foam
inner grille cover
FIG. 2
Speco SPCBC5 ceiling speakers can be used
as rear surround channels by mounting
them (1) on each side of, (2) just behind,
or (3) in back of the viewing position.
1
1
2
2
3
3
Black
grille
adhesive
5. Attach the wire to the input terminals on the rear of the speaker
(See Fig. 4: the SPCBC5 has only one set of inputs. Remember to
maintain proper polarity with the amplifier by attaching the positive
(+) lead to the red terminal and the negative (-) lead to the black
terminal.
6. See Figs 4 and 5 on reverse. With the speaker wire attached to the
speaker, slide the speaker up inside the cut-out hole. Center the speaker
in the cut-out hole and turn the four locking screws clockwise until the
speaker is drawn up snugly to the wall board from behind, clamping the
speaker in place. Try to tighten each screw equally. Replace the
speaker grille by gently pressing it into place. If necessary, use black
grille adhesive to secure the grille. (Continued on reverse)
Model SPCBC5
Cutout
template
Painting mask
Grille
removal
tool
FIG. 1
51/4˝ Two-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System
FIG. 3

(Continued from front)
New Construction
1. Determine speaker locations and mark them
on your plans for future reference.
2. If possible, run speaker wires after HVAC and
electrical wiring is in place.
3. Secure speaker wires in place along the run
with insulated staples only and be careful not to
pierce the wire’s insulation. Allow a bit of slack
for expansion of building materials.
4. Needless to say, the actual speakers should
not be installed until the wall board is in place. In
the meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up
and secured at the back side of the mounting hole.
5. To complete the installation follow steps 2
through 5 above.
Operational Check
After making all connections, it’s a good idea to make sure every thing is working properly.
Turn on your surround or stereo system making sure the volume control is turned down and
that the balance control is in the center position. Activate a musical or movie source such as
FM, a CD or DVD player. Gently turn up the volume, you should hear sound coming from
your new Speco speakers. If no sound is heard from any or all speakers, switch off the sys-
tem immediately and check for open or loose connections, wrong polarity or shorts, or
proper source selection.
FIG. 4 – SPCBC5 with one set of inputs Speco Indoor Speakers 15-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States of America. This warranty
applies only to the original user/purchaser.
Subject to conditions and exclusions found below, this indoor audio speaker is warranted against
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for fifteen (15) years including parts and labor.
Speco Technologies will repair or replace (at our discretion) any parts found to be defective for
the warranty period specified. We will provide a replacement for any defective part.
Conditions
1. You must obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number for any merchandise being returned
to Speco Technologies, whether for return/exchange or repair, whether in or out of warranty.
2. This warranty will be honored only upon the presentation of the original dated bill of sale or
sales slip.
3. Transportation of the product to Speco Technologies for service is the responsibility of the user.
Repaired or replaced product will be returned prepaid during warranty period.
Exclusions
1. This warranty shall not cover improper adjustment of customer operated controls or products
which have been altered or abused.
2. This warranty shall not apply to the appearance of the product or accessory items including,
but not limited to cabinets, cabinet parts, knobs, etc.
3. This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, or removal and/or reinstallation
of products prior to or after repair.
4. This warranty shall not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the
result of manufacture including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defects or failure caused by
or resulting from unauthorized service or inferior parts, neglect, accident, fire, flood, other acts
of nature or incorrect line voltage.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and we do not authorize any party to
assume for us any obligation or liability. In no event shall we be liable for incidental or conse-
quential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the use of this product
due to causes beyond our control.
Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages. The above limitations on implied warranty
and consequential damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
NOTE: For warranty purposes and your protection in the event
of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information
below and keep with your sales receipt.
200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701
For information regarding service or return,
Call us TOLL FREE: 1-800-645-5516
In Metro New York 631-957-8700
http://www.specotech.com
Date of Purchase: ____________________________
Where Purchased: ____________________________
Purchase Price: ______________________________
SPCBC5 Specifications
Power Handling: 5 - 50 watts
Efficiency: 90dB
Frequency Response: 70 Hz-18,000 Hz
Driver Complement: 51/4˝ (133mm) mineral-filled compression-molded polymer
dual cone woofer w/rubber surround
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Overall Dimensions: 8˝
(203 mm) diameter round x 2 3/8˝(60 mm) D Required
Ceiling Cutout: 61/2˝ (165 mm) diameter
Speco Technologies is constantly developing and improving products.
We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Speco Indoor Speakers Lifetime Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United
States of America. This warranty applies only to the original
user/purchaser.
Subject to conditions and exclusions found below, this indoor
audio speaker is warranted against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product,
including parts and labor.
Speco Technologies will repair or replace (at our discretion) any
parts found to be defective for the warranty period specified.
We will provide a replacement for any defective part.
Rev. 4/14/2020