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USER MANUAL Tavor 8-T Kramer

Tavor 8-T (SPK-CA820)

Active Ceiling Speaker

Tavor 8-T Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time. For more detailed information, go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left.

Step 1: Check what's in the box

Tavor 8-T Active Ceiling Speaker

1 60cm x 60cm grille

1 Quick start guide

24V DC Power adapter

Save the original box and packaging materials in case you need to return your product for service.

Step 2: Choose the best location

Determine the number of speakers that are required, locate them above the main listening area, making sure that:

■ The mounting location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping, AC ducts or water lines, and so on
■ There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speaker
■ The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects

Step 3: Install the speakers

To install the speakers:

■ Move the pivoting tweeters to the correct angle
■ Run the wires through the ceiling
■ Remove the ceiling tile at the correct location
■ Connect the speaker wires

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your Speakers.

INPUTS LEVEL MASTER VOLUME POWER 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 LWR LWR LWR 24V G CD Player CD Player DVD Player

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■ Connect the power
■ Place the speaker in its place temporarily, set the audio level, test the audio quality and adjust the position of the tweeter until you are satisfied with the results
■ Fit the speaker, tighten the screws and attach the grille
■ Secure the speaker to the ceiling

For best results, we recommend that you always use Kramer BCP-2S speaker cables to connect AV equipment to your speakers

Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the Tavor 8-T 6

4 Installing the Tavor 8-T 8

4.1 Choosing the Best Location 8
4.2 Determining the Location of the Tavor 8-T 9
4.3 Preparing the Tavor 8-T for Operation 10
4.4 Installing the Tile Size Speaker 11

5 Technical Specifications 13

Figures

Figure 1: Tile Size ESD Ceiling Speaker (that fits into the ceiling) 5

Figure 2: Tavor 8-T 6

Figure 3: Tavor 8-T Side View 7

Figure 4: Tavor 8-T vs. Standard Speakers 9

Figure 5: Connecting the Inputs 10

Figure 6: Fitting the Tile Size Speaker 11

Figure 7: Securing the Speaker to a Ceiling Anchor Point 12

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Tavor 8-T Active Ceiling Speaker, which is ideal for overhead distributed audio for professional applications (music and speech) and educational applications.

ESD ^™ (Equal Sound Dispersion) Ceiling Speakers are designed for indoor dry locations and are suitable for use in air handling spaces.

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer Tavor 8-T away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

Do not open the housing of the speaker; doing so may reduce the quality of the sound.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer's recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

3 Overview

The Kramer Tavor 8-T Active Ceiling Speaker is an active high-performance complete K-overage™ ESD ceiling speaker that can be mounted in the ceiling and appears as a suspended ceiling tile. The Tavor 8-T accepts 3 line level stereo inputs and amplifies them using a built-in amplifier. Each audio input level can be adjusted independently and the overall volume can be adjusted via the master volume trimmer.

The Tavor 8-T is constructed with a central Kevlar(R) driver and four titanium pivoting tweeters and is housed in an enclosed shallow enclosure.

The Kramer Tavor 8-T provides unmatched sound response in a suspended ceiling device for the professional and educational markets. This means that you get the sound you need but with one speaker that replaces multiple standard speakers.

The ESD ceiling speaker features:

• A built-in 40W class D amplifier
• An 8" Kevlar(R) cone woofer
• 4 pivoting 0.75" titanium tweeters
• A shallow 4-inch depth (approx. 100mm)
- Excellent natural frequency response for music and high-quality voice reproduction
- A magnet held speaker grille (with 2 security screws) for time-saving installation
- A plastic ring to secure the wires to the speaker

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Figure 1: Tile Size ESD Ceiling Speaker (that fits into the ceiling)

The speaker is easily installed and is also available with a 60 X 60cm grille for the US and other markets, if required.

3.1 Defining the Tavor 8-T

Figure 2 defines the Tavor 8-T:

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    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["4"]
    D --> E["End"]
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Underside View 5 6 5

Figure 2: Tavor 8-T

#	Feature	Function
1	Speaker Tile Base	Half-tile size or tile size
2	Anchor Ring	Secure the speaker to the ceiling anchoring point
3	Speaker Steel Enclosure	Shallow fireproof enclosure
4	Control Panel	See Figure 3
5	Tweeters (4)	Pivoting titanium
6	Woofer	Kevlar(R) surrounded by rubber

Figure 3 defines the Tavor 8-T side view:

1 2 3 4 INPUTS LEVEL MASTER VOLUME POWER 1 2 3 1 2 3 LGR LGR LGR 24V G

Figure 3: Tavor 8-T Side View

#	Feature	Function
1	INPUTS L,G,R Terminal Block Connectors (1 to 3)	Connect an audio source to the unbalanced stereo audio input
2	LEVEL Trimmers	Set the audio level on each input individually using a small screwdriver
3	MASTER VOLUME Trimmer	Set the audio level of the overall sound using a small screwdriver
4	POWER	24V to power the built in amplifier. Connect to the supplied power adapter

4 Installing the Tavor 8-T

This section explains how to install the Tavor 8-T, that is:

• Choosing the best place to locate your speaker (see Section 4.1)
  • Determining the location of the speaker (see Section 4.2)
  • Preparing the speaker for operation (see Section 4.3)
  • Installing the tile size speaker (see Section 4.4)

4.1 Choosing the Best Location

Ideally, locate the speakers above the main listening area. Before doing so, be sure that:

• The desired location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping, AC ducts or water lines, and so on
• There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speaker
  • The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects

4.2 Determining the Location of the Tavor 8-T

When installed in a room with a standard ceiling height of 2.7m (8.8 feet), the optimal distance between speakers is about 10 meters. The speaker should be installed lengthwise relative to the shape of the room. The example in Figure 4 shows the Tavor 8-T installed in a 10m x 5m room.

This example also shows how the Tavor 8-T can actually replace several standard speakers in a room.

Standard Ceiling Speaker Standard Ceiling Speaker Standard Ceiling Speaker Standard Ceiling Speaker ESD Ceiling Speaker meters 5 meters 10 ESD Ceiling Speaker True 180° Equal Sound Dispersion Standard Speaker Standard Speaker

Figure 4: Tavor 8-T vs. Standard Speakers

4.3 Preparing the Tavor 8-T for Operation

Once the location of the speaker is fixed, prepare the speaker for operation as follows:

1. Move each of the pivoting tweeters outward in an angle that is suited to the room shape and size.
2. Run the wires through the ceiling.
3. Remove the ceiling tile at the place where you plan to install the speaker.
4. Connect the input wires to the speaker terminals (see Figure 5) from the adjacent ceiling tile opening as follows:

- Connect the inputs as illustrated in the example in Figure 5 (for example, a DVD player and two CD players). Connect the audio output terminals to the L, G and R INPUT terminal block connectors.

Note: Do not ground the speakers.

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    A["INPUTS"] --> B["1 L G R"]
    A --> C["2 L G R"]
    A --> D["3 L G R"]
    E["LEVEL"] --> F["1"]
    E --> G["2"]
    E --> H["3"]
    I["MASTER VOLUME"] --> J["+"]
    K["POWER"] --> L["24V G"]
    M["CD Player"] --> N["1"]
    O["CD Player"] --> P["2"]
    Q["DVD Player"] --> R["3"]

Figure 5: Connecting the Inputs

- Connect the 24V DC power adapter to the Tavor 8-T power socket and to the mains electricity.

1. Set the audio level independently per input and, if required, set the overall audio level via the MASTER VOLUME trimmer.

2. Place the speaker temporarily in place, and test the audio quality.

3. If you are not satisfied, change the position of the tweeters, set the audio levels and check the audio quality again until you are happy with the results.

4. Fit the speaker grille over the speaker underside and tighten with screws.

To install the tile size speaker, see Section 4.4.

4.4 Installing the Tile Size Speaker

1. Drop the speaker into the ceiling tile space.

Make sure that you position the speaker lengthwise relative to the room shape (see Figure 6).

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Figure 6: Fitting the Tile Size Speaker

1. Secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an independent secure ceiling anchor point (see Figure 7) as appropriate. The anchor prevents the speaker from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart.

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Figure 7: Securing the Speaker to a Ceiling Anchor Point

Do not over-tighten the screws. It may cause damage to both the speakers and the surface.

5 Technical Specifications

Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION:	Active flat ceiling speaker
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:	65Hz to 20kHz @ -10dB80Hz to 20kHz @ ±3dB
WOOFER:	8" (200mm) Kevlar(R) cone with rubber surround
TWEETER:	4 X 0.75" Titanium pivoting tweeters
SENSITIVITY:	87dB 1W @1m
MAX SPL:	Continuous: 102dBPeak: 105dB
POWER HANDLING:	40W RMS110W continuous program
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY:	2kHz
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q):	9.43, averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI)	9.5dB averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
INPUT CONNECTORS:	Terminal block connectors
CONTROLS:	3 independent input level trimmer, 1 master volume trimmer
Shipping and Installation
MATERIALS:	Frame, steel grilles (595x595mm, 600x600mm), cable holder
DIMENSIONS:	60cm x 60cm x 10cm (tile size)59.5cm x 59.5cm x 10cm (tile size) for any region with suspended ceiling tiles of 595mm
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:	0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:	-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:	10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
WEIGHT:	8.8 kg (19.3lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT:	10.5 kg (27.1lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:	24V DC power adapter, 2 available grilles (595x595mm, 600x600mm)
COLORS:	Available in white
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:

What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.

Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used.

How Long Does this Coverage Last

One year as of this printing: please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product.

What Kramer Electronics will do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re-installation of this product from or into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

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This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, please visit our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document.

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SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing

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2900-300343

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