Quick Start Guide QCI 3 High-Performance 3" Full-Range In-Ceiling Loudspeaker for Installation Applications QCI 8DC High-Performance 8" Dual Concentric In-Ceiling Loudspeaker for Installation Applications PCI 8DC Premium 8" Dual Concentric In-Ceiling Loudspeaker for Installation Applications
QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twistlocking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
4 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC puedan ser reparadas por el usuario. Si es necesario, póngase en contacto con personal cualificado. Atención Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descarga eléctrica, no exponga este aparato a la lluvia, humedad o alguna otra fuente que pueda salpicar o derramar algún líquido sobre el aparato. No coloque ningún tipo de recipiente para líquidos sobre el aparato. Atención Las instrucciones de servicio deben llevarlas a cabo exclusivamente personal cualificado.
6 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Les éventuelles réparations doivent être effectuées uniquement par un technicien spécialisé. 1. Lisez ces consignes. 2. Conservez ces consignes. 3. Respectez tous les avertissements. 4. Respectez toutes les consignes d’utilisation. 5. N’utilisez jamais l’appareil à proximité d’un liquide. 6. Nettoyez l’appareil avec un chiffon sec. 7. Veillez à ne pas empêcher la bonne ventilation de l’appareil via ses ouïes de ventilation.
8 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC 7. Blockieren Sie nicht die Belüftungsschlitze. Beachten Sie beim Einbau des Gerätes die Herstellerhinweise. 8. Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen auf. Solche Wärmequellen sind z. B. Heizkörper, Herde oder andere Wärme erzeugende Geräte (auch Verstärker). 9. Entfernen Sie in keinem Fall die Sicherheitsvorrichtung von Zweipol- oder geerdeten Steckern. Ein Zweipolstecker hat zwei unterschiedlich breite Steckkontakte.
10 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC das fichas polarizadas ou do tipo de ligação à terra. Uma ficha polarizada dispõe de duas palhetas sendo uma mais larga do que a outra. Uma ficha do tipo ligação à terra dispõe de duas palhetas e um terceiro dente de ligação à terra. A palheta larga ou o terceiro dente são fornecidos para sua segurança. Se a ficha fornecida não encaixar na sua tomada, consulte um electricista para a substituição da tomada obsoleta. 10.
12 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Introduction Safety Notices Thank you for purchasing this Tannoy high-performance ceiling loudspeaker. This product range is suited for high-level music and speech reinforcement applications requiring exceptional sonic quality with uncompromised reliability. Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers in ceiling to provide security of a backup support.
14 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Product Feature Identification Supplied Items QCI3 Removable Covers (X3) (for access to Clamping Mechanism) Speaker Assembly Speaker Assembly with Square Baffle Circular Grille Assembly Secondary Safety Point Speaker Wiring Screw Terminals Integral Back Can Clamps (X3) Square Grille Assembly Square Baffle for Square Grille 15
16 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Product Feature Identification Supplied Accessories QCI 8DC Dual Concentric Speaker Speaker Wiring Screw Terminals Mounting Clamps (X4) Square Grille Square Baffle for Square Grille Paint Mask for Square Baffle Circular Grille Circular Baffle for Circular Grille Paint Mask for Circular Baffle Screws (X4) for tightening Clamps Speaker Assembly Speaker Assembly Rear View Cutout Installation Template 17
18 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Product Feature Identification Supplied Items PCI 8DC Speaker Wiring Screw Terminals Dual Concentric Speaker Square Grille Locks (X3) for securing Speaker into Speaker Frame Square Baffle for Square Grille Paint Mask for Square Baffle Mounting Clamps (X4) HF switch (3-positions) Speaker Assembly Speaker Frame Circular Grille Circular Baffle for Circular Grille Cutout Installation Template Speaker and Frame Assembly Speaker Frame Rear View Paint Ma
20 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Wiring and Setting Up Terminal Connections 1. WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. 2. Before switching the amplifier ON, double check that all connections are secure and that the polarity is correct. 3. Note: For each speaker in this series, the correct square or circular baffle has to be fitted before connecting the speaker wiring.
22 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Installation 23 7. Pull out the 3 covers from the front of the speaker which hide the clamping system. Covers (X3) QCI3 1. WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. 2. The procedure below describes the installation of the QCI3 speaker into a typical stud ceiling or wall with drywall/plasterboard. 3.
24 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide 12. CAUTION: do not cut off the excess cable-tie length, or the clamps can no longer be reused. Instead, tuck the excess length back into the slots and then re-install the three covers. Covers (X3) 15. Alternatively, install the square grille by pressing it over the square baffle. Small magnets in the speaker surround and the square baffle hold it in place.
26 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide INSTALLATION 27 6. To use the square speaker grille, first move the mounting clamps out of the way by undoing the four screws accessible from the front of the speaker. Remove the backing from the strips of double-sided tape, and push the speaker into the supplied square baffle. QCI 8DC 1. WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. 2.
28 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC 10. Tighten the four screws accessable from the front of the speaker, until all four clamps are holding the speaker in place. As the screws are tightened, the clamps rotate out of their rest postion and clamp to the drywall/plasterboard. Note: After installation, if the square baffle does not press flat against the drywall, insert a ½" long screw in the oval depression in each corner of the baffle, and hand-tighten until the baffle is flat against the drywall.
30 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide INSTALLATION 6. To use the square speaker grille, first move the mounting clamps out of the way as described in step 9 below. Remove the backing from the strips of double-sided tape, and push the speaker frame into the supplied square baffle. PCI 8DC 1. WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. 2.
32 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide 8. Follow the information on the previous pages to connect the speaker wires from your power amplifier to the speaker terminals on the speaker frame. Make sure to check that the polarity is correct and that the positive and negative wires are securely and correctly connected. Secure the speaker wiring to the rear ring of the frame with tie-wraps to prevent movement. 10. Use the supplied square or circular masks to help protect the speaker cones when painting.
34 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide 13. To lock the speaker in place in the frame, press down on the three lock buttons on the front of the speaker. Note: After installation, if the square baffle does not press flat against the drywall, insert a ½" screw in the oval depression in each corner of the baffle, and hand-tighten until the baffle is flat against the drywall. Insert extra screw here, if required (see note) Locks Press in to Lock Turn to unlock 14.
QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide QCI 3 Dimensions QCI 8DC Dimensions 103 [4.1] 111 [4.4] 290 [11.4] Ø114 [4.5] Ø117 [4.6] 130 [5.1] 3,2 [0.1] 1,5 [0.1] SQUARE BAFFLE Ø134 [5.3] FRONT WITHOUT GRILLE 5,2 [0.2] 4,2 [0.2] FRONT WITH GRILLE Ø289 [11.4] 146 [5.7] 154 [6.1] Ø249 [9.8] 106 [4.2] SIDE BACK 114 [4.5] 106 [4.2] Ø249 [9.8] CIRCULAR BAFFLE 146 [5.7] 154 [6.1] Ø145 [5.7] Ø138 [5.5] 37 290 [11.4] 36 3,8 [0.2] 4,9 [0.
38 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide PCI 8DC Dimensions 141 [5.5] 290 [11.4] Ø249 [9.8] 290 [11.4] 135 [5.3] SQUARE BAFFLE FRONT WITHOUT GRILLE FRONT WITH GRILLE Ø289 [11.4] SIDE BACK 143 [5.6] Ø249 [9.8] 135 [5.
40 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Quick Start Guide Specifications QCI 3 QCI 8DC PCI 8DC Performance Frequency response (±3 dB) Frequency response (-10 dB) Sensitivity (1 W @ 1m) Directivity factor (Q) Directivity index (DI) 110 Hz – 20 kHz 80 Hz – 20 kHz 84 dB 6.4 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz 8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz 35 Hz – 20 kHz 25 Hz – 20 kHz 50 Hz – 20 kHz 30 Hz – 20 kHz 87 dB 6.8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz 8.3 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz 6.6 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz 8.
42 QCI 3/QCI 8DC/PCI 8DC Other important information Important information 1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting tannoy.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable. 2. Malfunction.
