Community R.5 Manuel utilisateur

R-SERIES

INSTALLATION / OPERATION

MANUAL

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Community R-Series Installation/Operation Manual for Models R.5 and R.25 — Page 2

E C S TAT E M E N T O F C O N F OR M I T Y

This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE

label meets all of the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council for

adjustment of legal requirements. Furthermore, the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to

the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30-August-1995.

The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonized

or national standards:

DIN EN 55013:08-1991

DIN EN 55020:05-1995

DIN EN 55082-1:03-1993

The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon

request. The responsible manufacturer is the company:

Community Light & Sound

333 East Fifth Street

Chester, PA 19013

USA

TEL: 1-(610) 876-3400

FAX: 1-(610) 874-0190

Chester, PA USA June 2013

EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

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A T R AD I T I O N OF E X C E L L E N CE AN D I N N O VAT I O N

Since the founding of our company in 1968, Community has been a constant developer and innovator of

loudspeaker technology. Many of our engineering achievements were undertaken to solve problems, when no

prior solutions existed. Others resulted from simply seeing a better way to do things.

Over the years our technologies have been imitated, and our methods have become common practice

throughout the professional sound industry. However, developments like carbon fiber diaphragm compression

drivers still stand alone, and well ahead of the competition. Just a few of Community’s unique accomplishments

include the following:

 First successful fiberglass mid, high frequency, and large-format bass horns.

 First compression loaded mid-range horn for touring systems - the LMF.

 First suspension-less diaphragm HF driver - the VHF100.

 First mid-range, full-decade (200 Hz - 2 kHz) high-power compression driver - the M4.

 First carbon fiber diaphragm compression drivers - M4, EM280, EM282.

 First Ferrofluid-cooled professional woofers - the VBS Series.

 First product series with all drivers Ferrofluid-cooled.

 First air-cooled loudspeakers for touring systems - AirForce.

 First three-way cinema loudspeaker systems - Paramount Executive Studio Theatre, Warner Bros.

screening theatre and dubbing rooms.

 First electro-acoustic system to equal the sound level of pneumatic warning sirens.

 First to provide loudspeaker coverage over an entire country - Denmark Emergency System.

 First comprehensive, calibrated data acquisition of sound reinforcement products.

 First integral signal-aligned three-way sound reinforcement systems - RS Series.

 First pro audio company with an Internet Web site.

 First all horn-loaded, high-fidelity, weather-resistant loudspeaker - R2 Series.

In line with our history of excellence and innovation, each Community product is manufactured in accordance

with a complicated and exacting chain of procedures that ensure absolute quality.

With our unique designs, our sophisticated techniques, and our proprietary materials and transducers, we are

committed to bringing only the finest audio products to the many thousands of professional sound engineers,

performers, and end users who rely on them daily.

Community Professional Loudspeakers

333 East Fifth Street

Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA

TEL: 1-(610) 876-3400 FAX: 1-(610) 874-0190

www.communitypro.com

WELCOME TO COMMUNITY

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C O N T E N T S

EC Statement of Conformity ........................................................................................................Page 2

Welcome to Community................................................................................................................Page 3

Important Safety Information.......................................................................................................Page 6

Rigging and Electrical Safety ......................................................................................................Page 6

Unpacking and Inspection

Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................................................Page 7

Shipping Claims ......................................................................................................................Page 7

What’s in the Box ....................................................................................................................Page 7

Quick Start

Features of the R.25 ...............................................................................................................Page 8

Features of the R.5 .................................................................................................................Page 9

Electrical Installation and Safety ...........................................................................................Page 10

Mechanical Installation and Safety .......................................................................................Page 11

Important Installation Notes ..................................................................................................Page 11

Introduction

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................Page 12

A Discussion of Weather-Resistance....................................................................................Page 12

Description of the R-Series ..........................................................................................Pages 12 - 13

R-Series Features ........................................................................................................Pages 14 - 15

R-Series Models...........................................................................................................Pages 16 - 17

R-Series Accessories and Options .......................................................................................Page 17

Installation

Electrical Installation and Safety ..................................................................................Pages 18 - 21

Mechanical Installation and Safety ..............................................................................Pages 22 - 25

Important Installation Notes ..................................................................................................Page 26

System Optimization ...................................................................................................................Page 27

Specifications

R.25 Specifications ......................................................................................................Pages 28 - 29

R.5COAX Specifications ..............................................................................................Pages 30 - 31

R.5HP Specifications ...................................................................................................Pages 32 - 33

R.5Z Specifications ......................................................................................................Pages 34 - 35

R.5SUB Specifications .................................................................................................Pages 36 - 37

Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................Pages 38 - 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF FIGURES AND DRAWINGS

F I GURE S AN D DR AW I N G S

Figure 1: Recommended Cable Gauge ............................................................................Page 19

Figure 2: Protection Capacitor Equation...........................................................................Page 20

Figure 3: 70-Volt Impedance Equation .............................................................................Page 20

Figure 4: Mounting Point Detail ........................................................................................Page 22

Figure 5: Use of the Multi-Angle Aiming Strap .................................................................Page 23

Figure 6: R.25 and R.5 Throw Distance Chart ................................................................. Page 24

Dimensional Drawings

R.25 and Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................Page 29

R.5COAX and Mounting Bracket.............................................................................Page 31

R.5HP and Mounting Bracket..................................................................................Page 33

R.5Z and Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................Page 35

R.5SUB and Mounting Bracket ...............................................................................Page 37

FIND THE LATEST ONLINE

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual was complete and accurate

at the time of printing. However, due to ongoing technical advances, changes or modifications may have

occurred that are not covered in this publication. The latest version of this manual and the most recent product

information published by Communtiy is always available at http://www.communitypro.com on the world wide web.

The publication date can be found on the rear cover or last page.

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I M P O R TAN T S AF E T Y INF O R M AT I O N

Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing R-Series loudspeakers and accessories:

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical connections.

Only use accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.

The terms IMPORTANT, WARNING, and DANGER are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to

important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of these terms, do

not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Community directly for assistance.

These terms are defined below:

IMPORTANT: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or

user to potential damage or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the

equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.

DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the

equipment and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others in the vicinity.

R I G GI N G AN D E L E C TRI C A L S A F E TY

DANGER: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be ‘flown’ or

suspended for maximum acoustical performance using a variety of rigging hardware, means, and

methods. Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel.

It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional structural engineer approve the

mounting design. Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if these products are improperly

installed.

DANGER: R-Series rigging fittings are rated at a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 100 lbs (45.4kg) with

a 10:1 safety margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a load that is greater than

this stated limit. Failure to heed this warning could result in severe injury and/or loss of life.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the sections on installation and connections later in this manual for additional

information on rigging and electrical safety.

IMPORTANT: The stainless steel mounting bolts that come installed in each enclosure must either

be used to mount the Accessory Mounting Yoke or they must be kept in place to seal the enclosure

from air leaks. If the rigging fittings do not remain sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that

will compromise the loudspeaker’s weather- resistance and its low frequency performance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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U N PAC K I N G A N D I N S P E C T I ON

R-Series loudspeakers are inherently rugged and are carefully packed in sturdy cartons. However, it’s wise to

thoroughly inspect each unit after it has been removed from the packaging, as damage could occur during

shipping.

S H I P PING C L AI M S

Please note that once the shipment has left your dealer or the Community factory, the responsibility for damage

is always borne by the freight company. If damage has occurred during shipping, you must file a claim directly

with the freight company. It’s very important to contact the freight company as soon as possible after receiving

your shipment, as most freight companies have a short time limit within which they will investigate claims. Make

sure to save the carton and the packing material, as most claims will be denied if these materials are not

retained. Your Community dealer and the factory will try to help in any way they can, but it is the responsibility of

the party receiving the shipment to file the damage claim.

It’s always a good idea to retain the carton and packing materials indefinitely, if possible, in the event that the

unit may need to be returned to your dealer or distributor for repair in the future.

W H AT ’ S I N T HE B O X

Each shipping carton contains the following items:

 Loudspeaker System (Qty 1)

 Mounting Yoke – Preinstalled on Loudspeaker (Qty 1)

 Multi-Angle Aiming Strap - Only on R.5 Models (Qty 1)

 Operation Manual (Qty 1)

 Warranty Card (Qty 1)

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

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NO. FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1Mounting/Rigging

Points Five integral M8 (8mm) threaded mounting points on the sides and the back of

the R.25 mate with the yoke bracket.

2Grille 22-gauge perforated stainless steel grille backed by a foam sheet and stainless

steel mesh (100 x 100 wires/sq in).

3Input Cable Attached 16 Gauge SJOW cable, approximately 12 feet (4m) long, rated for

outdoor use. On 8-ohm versions the white conductor is positive (+) and the

black is negative (-). See “Specifications” for T-Version connection guide.

4Mounting Yoke R.5 and R.25 models include an attached Mounting Yoke. R.5 models include a

Multi-Angle Aiming Strap. R.25 models do not include this strap.

5Pole Socket R.25 models have a 1-3/8" pole mount socket on the bottom. Remove the

plastic plug to use the pole mount socket.

6Input Tap

Selection Switch

Input tap selection switch concealed behind plug cap with 5mm Allen Wrench

fitting. Plug cap not to be confused with adjacent black rubber cap on mounting/

rigging point. Rotary switch operated with a flat-head #1 common screw driver

and “clicks” for each tap.

R.25 QUICK START - FEATURES

F E AT U R E S O F THE R . 2 5

Figure 1: Physical Features of Typical R.25 Models

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F E AT U R E S O F THE R . 5

Figure 2: Physical Features of Typical R.5 Models

(R.5Z, R.5HP, R.5COAX and R.5SUB models)

NO. FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1Mounting/Rigging

Points Five integral 3/8-16 threaded mounting points on the sides and the back of the

R.5 mate with the yoke bracket or aiming strap.

2Grille 20-gauge perforated stainless steel grille backed by a foam sheet and stainless

steel mesh (100 x 100 wires/sq in). (R.5HP models have a 14-gauge grille)

3Input Cable Attached 16-gauge SJOW cable, approximately 12 feet (4m) long, rated for

outdoor use. On 8-ohm versions the white conductor is positive (+) and the

black is negative (-). See “Specifications” for T-Version connection guide.

4Mounting Yoke R.5 and R.25 models include an attached Mounting Yoke. R.5 models include a

Multi-Angle Aiming Strap. R.25 models do not include this strap.

5Input Tap

Selection Switch Input tap selection switch concealed behind plastic hex screw (11mm, 7 /16”).

Rotary switch operated with a flat-head #7 screw driver.

R.5 QUICK START - FEATURES

Note: R.5 models do not include a pole mount socket.

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E L E C T RIC AL I N S TAL L AT I O N AN D S AF E T Y

Electrical Safety

The output voltage and current capabilities of audio power amplifiers present a danger to installers especially in

70-volt and 100-volt distributed systems. To minimize the risk of electric shock from loudspeaker connecting

cables, confirm that the power amplifiers are turned “off” before connecting loudspeaker cable to the

loudspeaker or amplifier.

Electrical Connections and Cabling

R-Series input is via an attached 16-gauge SJOW cable rated for outdoor use. This cable is approximately 12

feet (4m) in length. The table below shows the input connections for each model. Note that selected 70V/100V

models have selector switches in place of the multi-wire cable.

Ensure the connection you make to this cable is suitably weather-sealed. The gland nut that attaches the cable

to the lower rear of the enclosure is sealed at the factory and should not be removed as this can compromise the

weather integrity of the enclosure.

If installed outdoors, the insulation of the installer-provided cabling should be resistant to water, the effects of

temperature, and the effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These are recommended insulations: UV-

stabilized polyethylene, neoprene, Teflon™, Silicon™, and Hypalon™. These insulations are not recommended

because of potentially shorter life expectancy in outdoor environments: rubber, PVC (polyvinylchloride),

polypropylene, polyurethane, and nylon. UV-stabilized polypropylene may be acceptable.

See the Specifications section for the recommended amplifier power and the recommended high pass filter for

each R.25 and R.5 model.

QUICK START - INSTALLATION

Version Black White Brown Orange Yellow Red

R.25-94Z/TZ Negative Positive TZ version has selector switch on bottom panel

R.5-xxZ/TZ Negative Positive TZ version has selector switch near cable

R.5COAXxx (8Ω)Negative Positive

R.5COAXxxT (70V) Negative Positive T version has selector switch near cable

R.5COAXxxT (100V) Negative Positive T version has selector switch near cable

R.5HP (8Ω)Negative Positive

R.5HPT (70V) Negative 200W 100W 50W 25W

R.5HPT (100V) Negative 200W 100W 50W

R.5SUB (8Ω)Negative Positive

R.5SUB-T (70V) Negative 200W 100W 50W 25W

R.5SUB-T (100V) Negative 200W 100W 50W

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