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USER MANUAL CM500i SoundTube

Install Instructions For:

CM400i, CM500i, CM590i, CM600i, CM690i, CM800i & CM890i speakers

Strain relief (not included) may be used with cover plate. Signal wire Cover plate Euroblock connector Seismic restraint anchor tab Tile bridge Ceiling tile Speed Wing™ mounting arms Baffle Styrofoam installation aid/paint mask Grille and bezel seismic restraint Grille and bezel Cover plate clamping screw Euroblock jack Max 42.9 mm (1.69 in) Min 6.4 mm (0.25 in) Ceiling thickness tolerances

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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CM400i, CM500i, CM600i, CM690i, CM800i, CM890i – UL listed 1480 & 2043

© 2009 SoundTube Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. PN INS-CMI Rev05.26.09

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 spec or install speaker near support beam, ventilation duct or other structure that may interfere with speaker function or dispersion.

Line drawing of a mechanical component with hands holding a circular component (no text or symbols)

1. Unpack speaker & set aside grille assembly.

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1. Keep Styrofoam installation aid/paint mask attached to speaker until speaker installation is complete.

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1. Use included tile bridge to mark cutout in tile.

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1. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut hole.

Hole Diameters

CM500i & CM590i

228.6 mm (9.00 in)

CM600i, CM800i & CM801i

325.1 mm (12.80 in)

Diagram of a hand holding a circular object against a grid-patterned background (no text or symbols)

1. 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. Put assembly into tile grid.

Diagram of a hand connecting a connector to a cable with rotation arrows (no text or symbols)

1. 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.

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1. Insert the Euroblock plug into the Euroblock jack on rear panel of speaker and replace cover plate.

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. If required, attach the seismic restraint system to the sheet-metal tab on the rear panel of the speaker
For UL-compliant installations (safety cable not included). strain relief (not supplied) may be inserted into hole in cover plate.

Diagram showing a circular mechanical component with internal components and two downward arrows indicating motion or assembly (no text or symbols)

1. If you are not painting the ceiling, remove & discard the paint mask.

AOL7 AOL7

1. 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).

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1. Attach grille & bezel seismic restraint to baffle with provided screw.

Simple black oval shape inside a square frame (no text or symbols)

1. Attach grille – position the grille over the baffle and allow magnets to attract grille into place. Be sure grille is properly centered over baffle.

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Line drawing of a person holding a circular object, no text or symbols present

1. Unpack speaker & set aside grille assembly.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

1. Keep Styrofoam installation aid/paint mask attached to speaker until speaker installation is complete.

Simple line drawing of a tilted rectangular object with a circular arrow indicating rotation or motion, no text or symbols present.

1. Use included tile bridge to mark cutout in sheetrock.

Hand holding a small mechanical device with a pointer and circular motion indicator (no text or symbols)

1. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut hole.

Hole Diameters

CM500i &

228.6 mm (9.00 in)

CM600i, CM800i & CM801i

325.1 mm (12.80 in)

Diagram of a hand inserting a plug into a terminal block with an arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

1. 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.

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a central component and two attached parts, no text or symbols present.

1. Insert the Euroblock plug into the Euroblock jack on rear panel of speaker and replace cover plate.

Line drawing of a bucket with a metal clamp and bucket handle (no text or symbols)

1. If required, attach the seismic restraint system to the sheet-metal tab on the rear panel of the speaker

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a circular object above a wall (no text or symbols)

1. 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.

For UL-compliant installations (safety cable not included). strain relief (not supplied) may be inserted into hole in cover plate.

Diagram showing a circular mechanical component with internal components and two downward arrows indicating motion or assembly (no text or symbols)

1. If you are not painting the ceiling, remove & discard the paint mask.

70V 100V

1. 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).

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1. Attach grille & bezel seismic restraint to baffle with provided screw.

Simple line drawing of a rectangular block with a small oval top on top (no text or symbols)

1. Attach grille – position the grille over the baffle and allow magnets to attract grille into place. Be sure grille is properly centered over baffle.

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1. Nail or screw bracket to joists. Secure cover plate and conduit away from hole in bracket.

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1. Complete Finish work.

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1. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut hole.

Diagram of a hand using a tool to connect two electrical connectors with rotating arrows (no text or symbols)

1. 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.

Diagram of a washing machine in a basin with a clamp attachment (no text or labels)

1. Insert the Euroblock plug into the Euroblock jack on rear panel of speaker and Attach cover plate and conduit.

Line drawing of a bucket with a handle and bucket (no text or symbols)

1. If required, attach the seismic restraint system to the sheet-metal tab on the rear panel of the speaker (safety cable not included).

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a circular object above a wall (no text or symbols)

1. 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.

Diagram showing a circular mechanical component with internal structure and two downward arrows indicating motion or assembly (no text or symbols)

1. If not painting the ceiling, remove & discard the paint mask.

A001 A02

1. 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).

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1. Attach grille & bezel seismic restraint to baffle with provided screw.

Simple line drawing of a rectangular block with a circular top and a horizontal base (no text or symbols)

1. Attach grille – position the grille over the baffle and allow magnets to attract grille into place. Be sure grille is properly centered over baffle.
2. If painting the ceiling after the speaker is installed, leave the paint mask in place until paint is dry.