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USER MANUAL Yarden 6-CH Kramer

Yarden 6-CH (SPK-C631-KI)

Closed-back Ceiling Speakers

Yarden 6-CH 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

Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers

Ceiling mounting kit

Cutout template

Installation bracket

1 Quick start guide

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

Step 2: Choose 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 electric piping, AC ducts or water lines, and so on
■ There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speakers
■ The rear side of the speakers is not blocked by wall studs or other objects

Step 3: Install the speakers

To install the speakers:

■ Cut the ceiling tile
■ Place the C-ring over the hole and set the C-ring tabs parallel to the tile edges
■ Place the tile rails on the tile and snap them into the two tabs on the C-ring and tighten with screws
■ Connect the speaker wires (parallel or daisy-chain)
■ Push the speaker into the ceiling hole and tighten the mounting tabs
■ Secure speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to a secure anchor point
■ Adjust the tap setting and then install the grille

60V 30V 15V 7.5V 80V 70V A00V CB 30V 15V NM 100V NM

For best results, we recommend that you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to your speakers

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

PARALLEL WIRING From the amplifier DAISY CHAIN WIRING From the amplifier or the previous speaker To the next speaker

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3 Overview 3
4 Your Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 4
5 Installing the Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 6

5.1 Choosing the Best Location 6
5.2 Cutting the Ceiling Tile 6
5.3 Mounting the Speakers 7
5.4 Setting up an Array Installation 10
5.5 Painting the Speaker 13

6 Technical Specifications 14

Figures

Figure 1: Yarden 6-CH in a Boardroom Setup 3
Figure 2: Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speaker 4
Figure 3: Yarden 6-CH Schematic Diagram 5
Figure 4: Mounting the Yarden 6-CH 8
Figure 5: Plugging and Securing the Cable 9
Figure 6: Tighten the Mounting Tabs 9
Figure 7: Adjust Tap Selector 10
Figure 8: Square Layout 11
Figure 9: Hexagonal Layout 11
Figure 10: Square Layout Parallel Wiring 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 11 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers, which are ideal for the following typical applications:

• Hotel lobbies and conference rooms
• Boardrooms and meeting rooms
• Classrooms and lecture venues

Yarden 6-CH speakers are designed for indoor dry locations and are suitable for use in air handling spaces (plenum 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 Speakers 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.

3 Overview

The Yarden 6-CH consists of a pair of high performance closed back speakers with Kevlar(R) high power drivers that create a horn effect, provide a high sound pressure level (SPL) and can achieve increased power efficiency and high quality sound.

Mount your Yarden 6-CH speakers to the ceiling in one of two ways: either directly onto the ceiling or, for added protection, secure the speakers safely, using our ceiling mounting kit that is provided free (see Section 5.3).

The Yarden 6-CH speakers feature a multi-tap power transformer for selecting 8 (bypassing the transformer) or 70V / 100V power settings that are suitable for an array installation. Figure 1 shows an example of how the Yarden 6-CH can be installed in a boardroom setup:

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    A["Projector"] -->|HDMI| B["DVD"]
    B --> C["To RC-63A"]
    C --> D["Audio"]
    D --> E["RS-232"]
    E --> F[" Speakers"]
    F --> G["Audio"]
    G --> H["RS-232"]
    H --> I["Audio"]
    I --> J["To RC-63A"]
    J --> K[" Speakers"]

Figure 1: Yarden 6-CH in a Boardroom Setup

4 Your Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers

Figure 2 defines the Yarden 6-CH:

Side View Auxiliary support ring Front View Mounting screws Tap selector Rear View Mounting tab C-ring Input terminal cover Input terminal

Figure 2: Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speaker

The following table defines the Yarden 6-CH hardware items (per speaker pair) for each model in the series:

Description
A pair of ceiling speakers (one shown)		Two grilles (one shown)		Cutout template

This table defines the ceiling mounting kit items:

Four support ring screws

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Two ceiling support rings (C-ring) – one shown

Two pairs of tile rails – one of a pair shown

Each Closed-back Ceiling speaker is supported by a C-ring and two tile rails. The tile rails prevent the speakers from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart, as their ends catch onto the T-grid. When mounting onto the ceiling tiles, use both supports. When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling, the C-ring alone is used to reinforce the ceiling material.

Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker. Smaller sized tiles or fiberglass-type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers. When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.

Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the Yarden 6-CH:

PARALLEL WIRING From the amplifier

DAISY CHAIN WIRING From the amplifier or the previous speaker To the next speaker

Figure 3: Yarden 6-CH Schematic Diagram

5 Installing the Yarden 6-CH Closed-back Ceiling Speakers

This section explains how to install the Yarden 6-CH, that is:

• Choosing the best place to locate your speakers (see Section 5.1)
  • Cutting the ceiling tile (see Section 5.2)
  • Mounting the speakers (see Section 5.3)
• Setting up an array installation (see Section 5.4)
  • Painting the speakers (see Section 5.5)

5.1 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 speakers
• The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects

5.2 Cutting the Ceiling Tile

To cut the ceiling tile, do the following:

1. Remove the circle in the supplied template.
   Keep this template for later use as a mask, as you may want to paint the speakers (see Section 5.5)
2. Mark the opening in the correct location by tracing the hole in the template.
3. Cut out the hole according to the template or with a circular cutter set to the appropriate cutout size.

Initially, you can cut a smaller area inside the marked hole just to be sure that the space above the speakers is clear

1. Route the wiring from the amplifier to the speakers' cutout holes, taking care not to place them next to electrical wires or at least at a distance of about two feet from an AC line.

Do not nail or staple the speaker wires.

If you are mounting the speakers onto a ceiling tile, remove the ceiling tiles where you plan to install the speakers. Use the template to trace and then cutout the speaker hole over an empty box.

The closed-back ceiling speakers are supported by the ceiling mounting kit (two C-rings and two pairs of tile rails; the tile rails prevent the speakers from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart, as their ends catch onto the T-grid). When mounting onto the ceiling tiles, use both supports.

Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker. Smaller sized tiles or fiberglass-type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers. When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.

When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling, the C-ring alone is used to reinforce the ceiling material.

5.3 Mounting the Speakers

To mount the Yarden 6-CH, do the following:

1. Place the C-ring over the hole cut in the ceiling tile (on the "ceiling" side). Place it around the hole so that the tabs are located in parallel to the tile edges.

T-channel Grid C-ring Support Ring Screws Ceiling Tile Tile Rails

Figure 4: Mounting the Yarden 6-CH

1. Place the tile rails on the tile and snap them into the two tabs on the C-ring. Align the rails so that the ends extend over the T-channel grid.
2. Insert a screw through each tab on the C-ring to secure the rails.

3. Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate connector terminals:

4. PIN 1 and PIN 2 are connected internally and are positive (+)

5. PIN 3 and PIN 4 are connected internally and are negative (-)

Screw the hold-down screws on the connector until tight, using a small screwdriver.

You can connect the speakers in the two following possible layouts:

• Wiring in parallel: connect the amplifier directly to each of the speakers. When one input connector is removed, subsequent speakers will remain connected (see Figure 3)

• Daisy-chaining: connect the wire pair (+ and -) of the speaker to the subsequent speaker + and -. When one input connector is removed, subsequent speakers will be disconnected (see Figure 3)

• Plug the connector into the socket in the terminal cup of the speaker (see Figure 5).

• Run the wires through the opening in the input terminal cover and then connect to the speaker terminal block connector.

INPUT 70V/100V

Figure 5: Plugging and Securing the Cable

1. Push the speaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle rim is leveled with the ceiling.
2. Tighten the mounting tabs by turning the screw counter clockwise (see Figure 6).

Turning one quarter of a circle rotates the tab outwards; after that the screw is turned to tighten the tabs to the rear side of the ceiling surface

When tightening the mounting tabs, the tabs automatically turn outward, thus clamping the speaker to the wall from its rear side.

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

Close-up of a mechanical component with a curved arrow indicating rotation (no visible text or symbols)

Figure 6: Tighten the Mounting Tabs

1. If required, you can further secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an independent secure anchor point.
2. Adjust each speaker to the appropriate tap setting before installing the grille (see Figure 7).

60W 30W 15W Mg 8Ω 100V 70V 60W M09 7.5W 15W 30W 60W

Figure 7: Adjust Tap Selector

1. Install the grilles to the speakers:

■ Push the grille fastener into the hole in front of the baffle
- Press the grille into place until the front of the grille is flush with the rim of the baffle
- Check that the grille is securely seated

To remove the grille, insert two bent paper clips into the holes in the grille and carefully pull it down. Repeat this around the perimeter of the grille until it is completely removed.

5.4 Setting up an Array Installation

When installing Yarden 6-CH in an array installation layout, you have to define the distance between speakers as well as the layout pattern (square or hexagonal). The distance between speakers is set according to the speakers' dispersion angle, the uniformity of the coverage desired and the budget.

The coverage angle of the speaker determines the coverage area and the number of speakers required in the array installation. Two patterns are usually used for array installations, square (see Figure 8) or hexagonal (see Figure 9), depending on the shape of the installation area. The speakers are positioned according to their coverage area.

Image showing four circles with red plus signs in the center, likely indicating positive values or indicators.

Edge to Edge

Abstract diagram of four interlocking circles with red plus signs at center (no text or symbols)

Minimum Overlap

Full Overlap

Figure 8: Square Layout

Diagram showing seven gray circles each marked with a red plus sign, arranged in a hexagonal pattern.

Edge to Edge

Minimum Overlap

Symmetrical geometric pattern with interlocking black circles and red star-like elements (no text or symbols)

Full Overlap
Figure 9: Hexagonal Layout

You can set the power on each speaker to get the desired power level in different installation areas.

Figure 10 shows an example of parallel wiring in a square array installation:

Amplifier OUTPUT + -

Figure 10: Square Layout Parallel Wiring

5.5 Painting the Speaker

You can paint the speakers before or after they are installed.

When painting before installation:

• Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent that is unlikely to damage the surface
• Spray with color by holding the spray can at an angle of 45^

When spraying the grille, take care not to clog the holes in the grille as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers.

When painting after installation:

• Use the circle that you cut out of the template as a paint mask
  • After you finish painting, remove the paint mask

6 Technical Specifications

Yarden 6-CH
Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION:	2-Way high-power closed-back ceiling speakers
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:	75Hz to 20kHz @ -10dB100Hz to 20kHz @ ±3dB
WOOFER:	6.5" (165mm) Kevlar(R) with rubber surround
TWEETER:	1" (25mm) horn
IMPEDANCE:	8Ω (transformer tap in off position)
TRANSFORMER TAPS:	70V – 60W / 30W / 15W / 7.5W / Off (Lo-Z)100V – 60W / 30W / 15W / Off (Lo-Z)
SENSITIVITY:	88dB SPL, 1W@1m
MAX SPL:	Continuous: 106dBPeak: 109dB
POWER HANDLING:	60W RMS170W continuous program
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY:	4.9kHz
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q):	7.48, averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI):	8.7dB averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
INPUT CONNECTOR:	Terminal block
Shipping and Installation
MATERIALS:	ABS bezel, aluminum grill, metal back can
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 PER SINGLE SPEAKER:	4.5kg (9.9lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR):	11.4kg (25.1lbs) approx.
DIMENSIONS:	External diameter: 25.1cm (9.88"); cutout diameter: 22cm (8.66")
INSTALLATION CLEARANCE:	Mounting depth: 19.6cm (7.7")
ACCESSORIES:	Installation bracket, safety cord attached to grill,ceiling mounting kit, cutout template
COLORS:	Available in white
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice athttp://www.kramerelectronics.com

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