Void Cirrus 4.1 Operation & User’s Manual

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Page 3 Contents 1 Safety and regulations 4 1.1 Important safety instructions 4 1.2 Limitations 4 1.3 EC declaration of conformity 4 1.4 WEEE directive 4 2 Limited warranty 5 3 Unpacking and Checking 6 4 About 7 4.1 Welcome 7 4.2 Cirrus series overview 7 5 Specifications and dimension 8 5.1 Cirrus 4.1 8 5.1.1 Key features 8 5.1.2 Cirrus 4.1 specifications 8 5.1.3 Cirrus 4.1 dimensions 9 5.2 Cirrus 6.1 10 5.2.1 Key features 10 5.2.2 Cirrus 6.1 specifications 10 5.2.3 Cirrus 6.1 dimensions 11 6 Voltage and power settings 12 7 Mounting 13 7.1 Installation safety 13 7.2 Mounting instruction 14 8 Service 17 ...

Page 4 1.1 Important safety instructions The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Safety instructions - read this first 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. H ...

Page 5 Limited warranty The warranty For a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser (as shown on the original invoice or sales receipt; a copy of this may be required as proof of warranty dates), Void Acoustics Research Ltd (hereinafter “Void”) warrants to the Original Owner (person or company who originally purchased the product brand new from either Void or a Void Authorised Dealer/Distributor) of each new Cirrus Series product (provided it was purchased at an Authorised Void Dealer) that it is free of defects in materials and workmanship and that each product will meet or exceed ...

Page 6 All Void Acoustics products are carefully manufactured and thoroughly tested before being despatched. Your dealer will ensure that your Void products are in pristine condition before being forwarded to you but mistakes and accidents can happen. Before signing for your delivery: • Inspect your shipment for any signs of contamination, abuse or transit damage as soon as you receive it • Check your Void Acoustics delivery fully against your order • If your shipment is incomplete or any of its contents are found to be damaged; inform the shipping company and inform your dealer. See section 2 for warranty condition ...

Page 7 4.1 Welcome Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Cirrus 4.1/6.1. We truly appreciate your support. At Void, we design, manufacture and distribute advanced professional audio systems for the installed and live sound market sectors. Like all Void products, our highly skilled and experienced engineers have successfully combined pioneering technologies with ground- breaking design aesthetics, to bring you superior sound quality and visual innovation. In buying this product, you are now part of the Void family and we hope using it brings you years of satisfaction. This guide will help you both use this product ...

Page 8 5.1 Cirrus 4.1 5.1.1 Key features: • Passive 4” two-way full range ceiling loudspeaker • Internal 100V/70V line transformer • Selectable voltage taps and low impedance setting • Wide 120° dispersion pattern • Paintable white ABS enclosure • 4” low frequency driver • 0.75” coaxially mounted high frequency driver • Quick and easy ceiling mount fixings 5.1.2 Cirrus 4.1 specifications Frequency Response 149 Hz ~ 20 kHz (-3dB) / 98Hz ~ 20KHz (-10dB) Efficiency1 87 dB 1W/1m Crossover Points 3 kHz passive Nominal Impedance 8 Ω Power Handling2 60 W AES Voltage Taps 100 V - 25 W, 12.5 W, 6.3 W 70 V - ...

Page 9 5.1.3 Cirrus 4.1 dimensions 173 (6.8”) 150 (5.9”) ø202 (8”) Figure 5.1: Cirrus 4.1 dimensions 5 Specifications and dimensions ...

Page 10 5 Specifications and dimensions 5.2 Cirrus 6.1 5.2.1 Key features • Internal 100V/70V line transformer • Selectable voltage taps and low impedance setting • Wide 110° dispersion pattern • Paintable white ABS enclosure • 6.5” low frequency driver • 0.75” coaxially mounted high frequency driver • Quick and easy ceiling mount fixings 5.2.2 Cirrus 6.1 specifications Frequency Response 96Hz ~ 18KHz (-3dB) / 62Hz ~ 20KHz (-10dB) Efficiency1 90 dB 1W/1m Crossover Points 3.3 kHz passive Nominal Impedance 8 Ω Power Handling2 100 W AES Voltage Taps 100 V - 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W 70 V - 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W and 3 ...

Page 11 5 Specifications and dimensions 5.2.3 Cirrus 4.1 dimensions 204 (8”) 194 (7.6”) ø251 (9.9”) Figure 5.2: Cirrus 6.1 dimensions ...

Page 12 6 Voltage and power setting The Cirrus 4.1 and Cirrus 6.1 operate at 8 Ohms directly or at 100 V or 70 V operation through line transformers from the switch on the baffle. Model 8 Ohm 100 V 70 V Cirrus 4.1 60 W 25 W, 12.5 W, 6.3 W 25 W, 12.5 W, 6.3 W and 3.2 W Cirrus 6.1 100 W 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W and 3.8 W Figure 6.1: Baffle switch location ...

Page 13 7 Mounting Tools required Cross head screw driver 7.1 Installation safety To avoid mechanical hazards, please note the following: • Safety regulations vary in different regions. Full compliance with those regulations must be your priority • Rigging must only be undertaken by fully-qualified and experienced riggers who understand local regulations • This may include consulting a structural engineer before installation of wall brackets • Remember that all personnel have a duty of care to themselves, to their assistants, to the venue staff and to the public • Before lifting any part of the system above he ...

Page 14 7.2 Mounting instructions Step 1: Cut the hole in the ceiling using the following dimensions or the cut out provided with the Cirrus series loudspeaker: Cirrus 4.1 178 mm (7”) Cirrus 6.1 224 mm (8.8”) 7 Mounting Step 3: Attach the C-bracket to the rail with the screws provided Step 2: Lay the tile rail either side of the hole and put the C-bracket over the vertical edges of the rails as shown in the image below. Figure 7.1: C-bracket and rails Figure 7.2: Attaching C-bracket to rail ...

Page 15 7 Mounting Step 4: Insert the Cirrus series loudspeaker through the ceiling hole and the C-bracket ensuring that the swivel tabs do not align with the gap in the bracket. Step 5: Tighten all four screws in the baffle plate to engage the swivel tabs and lock onto the C-bracket. Step 6: Connect the amplifier cable to the loudspeaker. The Cirrus series loudspeakers have a 4 pin terminal that allows for + (2) and - (3) for input and + (1) and - (4) link out. Figure 7.3: Loudspeaker positioning Figure 7.4: Engaging the swivel tabs Figure 7.5: Terminal layout ...

Page 16 7 Mounting Step 7: Reattach the steel fire proof cover to the loudspeaker enclosure and attach the clamp to the cable to ensure fire protection. Step 8: Attach a steel safety wire, rated to local regulations, to the safety tag. Step 9: Push the grille into position. Figure 7.6: Fire proof cover placement Figure 7.7: Safety tag Figure 7.8: Grille positioning ...

Page 17 Void Cirrus loudspeakers should only be serviced by a fully-trained technician. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your dealer. 8.1 Return authorisation Before returning your faulty product for repair, please remember to get an R.A.N. (Return Authorisation Number) from the Void dealer who supplied the system to you. Your dealer will handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Failure to go through this return authorisation procedure could delay the repair of your product. Note that your dealer will need to see a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase so please have this to hand when apply ...

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