Proficient Protege ICS11 Bedienungsanleitung

ICS11

10" Passive Ceiling Sub

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING

When the sub will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Determine Placement

Determine where in the ceiling the speaker will be placed using the recommendations under SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention

to the section on avoiding obstructions.

2. Locate Obstructions

Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. The use of a good stud-finder tool is highly recommended for this procedure.

Make sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you plan to install the speaker. Read “Checking for Obstructions” under the section

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT.

3. Mark the Hole

Place the cut-out template at the location you have decided to place the speaker. Use a few pieces of

tape or small tacks to hold the template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.

4. Cutting the Hole

CAUTION: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether

or not an obstruction exists behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small

hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the

inside of the hole (Diagram 1). Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much

easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have determined

there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90˚

angle to the ceiling surface.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Proficient ICS11 Ceiling Subwoofer. The ICS11 is designed to maximize the listening experience in

a home theater or distributed audio system. Reading this manual will help you understand the importance of placement and crossover

calibration, that the optimal balance of volume, frequency response and dispersion can be achieved.

Placing the ICS11 within 3 feet of a corner in the room will result in increased bass output at frequencies that may be desirable for

home theater use. Placement beyond that point will result in smoother, more even bass performance, which is more suitable for music.

Ultimately, the best placement of the ICS11 subwoofer is one that allows it to produce a neutral, uncolored sound.

The ICS11 has 175 watts power handling, with a frequency response of 30Hz to 120Hz. We recommend using the ICS11 with the

Proficient M3 180 watt high-current mono amp with built-in crossover network. It’s important that a quality amplifier-crossover

combination be used for precise detail and a smooth transition from the low frequencies of the other speakers down into the sub-bass

range. As a Proficient installer, you’ll be able to preset the crossover for just the right pass point.

When using the ICS11 with an A/V receiver with an LFE output that connects to the M3 or equivalent amplifier, follow the receiver

manufacturer’s instructions for crossover adjustment. The size of the woofers in the system’s front left and right speakers will dictate the

choice of the best crossover point in the receiver. The larger the woofers, the lower the adjustment. When making the adjustment, it’s

best to listen either to music you’re familiar with or the test tones from the receiver. However, in some receivers the selection of certain

surround modes automatically switches the crossover to a default point.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

Before installing your sub you should consider the placement carefully, taking into account the location electrical, plumbing, and other fixtures.

Placement in ceiling: Before mounting your ICS11 you should consider what affects the room (and the location of the speaker in that room) will

have upon the amount of bass augmentation you would like to achieve. You many want to consider the location of the satellites as well since

the same principles will apply to the bass from those speakers.

The music we hear as bass is made up of frequencies that have long to very long wavelengths (6ft. to 50ft.). Therefore when a speaker is placed

into a room, its position in the room will affect the amount of bass perceived by the listener. In other words placing the speaker in some area

of a room will result in more bass than in other areas of the same room. The more surfaces (wall, ceiling, floors) a speaker is placed next too,

the more bass you will hear. An in-wall/in-ceiling speaker mounted in the center of a wall (or ceiling) will gain 3dB of bass if it is moved up the

wall (across the ceiling) to where it is adjacent to the ceiling (wall). You can then gain 3dB additional bass by moving the speaker to the corner,

where the intersection of three surfaces occurs.

The result is that a speaker placed in a corner will have up to 6dB more apparent bass than the same speaker mounted in the center of a wall or ceiling.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS - SPEAKER WIRE

Prior to the actual installation of the subwoofer, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location. Use 16AWG (min) two-conductor

stranded speaker wire for runs up to 150 feet, 14AWG up to 400 feet and 12AWG up to 1,000 feet.

Diagram 1

5. Add Insulation

If the area in the ceiling is not already insulated, add an adequate amount of insulation material to loosely cover the back of the subwoofer. If

the insulation material used is faced with foil or paper, position the foil or paper away from the speaker.

CAUTION: Speaker components can get hot while playing music at moderate to high volume levels. There should be

nothing at all touching the speaker. Material in proximity to the back of the speaker must have at a minimum 1" or

26mm clearance for non-flammable materials and more for flammable materials like plastic vapor barriers.

SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION

Please refer to Diagram 2 for a quick installation overview, which will be described below. The unique integral six foot mounting system

incorporated into the ICS11 allows for quick installation following these easy steps:

1. Remove the grille from the speaker baffle.

2. Attach the speaker cable (observing the proper polarity with your amplifier: + to + and – to –).

3. Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the opening, and insert the sub into the ceiling. Position the subwoofer into the hole.

Note: The speaker is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the ceiling surface. Tighten the six screws on the front of the

baffle only enough to make the subwoofer become snug against the ceiling. As you tighten the screws, the feet will automatically flip into

an outward position (Diagram 3), clamping the drywall between the feet and the sub. CAUTION: Over tightening may warp the baffle, crack

the ceiling or cause difficulty in aligning the grille.

STEP 1:

Cut opening in drywall

per template provided

STEP 2:

Connect speaker

wire to ICS11

STEP 3:

Position ICS11 into drywall

cut out and tighten screws

Diagram 2

Mounting Feet

Ceiling Sub

PAINTING THE GRILLE

We recommend painting your grille prior to installation. If you decide to paint it in the future, it's best to remove the grille by simply detaching it

from the speaker. Do not paint the grille while it's installed on the speaker.

Before painting, be sure to remove the cloth material from beneath the grille. Once painted, place the cloth back to its position beneath the

grille. When painting, be careful not to clog the holes of the grille. The sound of the speaker will be dramatically reduced if the perforations in the

grille are covered in paint.

Proficient recommends only light spray painting using five parts thinning agent to one part paint.

The ICS11 10" Ceiling Subwoofer is designed to function trouble-free. Most problems occur because of operating errors. If you have a

problem, please check the troubleshooting list first. If the problem persists, contact Tech Support at 877.888.9004 or e-mail us at

techsupport@proficientaudio.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A hum or buzzing sound is heard. The sound may be caused by a ground loop in the system.

Try to eliminate this by reversing the AC plugs of other

components in the system.

Try plugging the amplifier into another outlet.

Other causes may include faulty cables.

No sound is heard. Audio cable to the amplifier is not connected properly or the

cable is bad. Use another cable that you know is good.

Check all speaker wire connections and plugs.

Volume Limit on amp may be set too low.

The Problem Possible Causes and Solutions

Diagram 3

For technical inquires, please call 800.472.5555 or e-mail us at techsupport@proficientaudio.com. We are available to assist you

every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.

Proficient Audio Systems (“Proficient”) warrants to the original retail pur-

chaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of ten years (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the

limitations and exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not

transferable to subsequent owners of the product. If you discover a defect in

material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, you can obtain warranty

service by contacting Proficient during the Warranty Period at 800.472.5555 or

[email protected] or by sending the product to Core Brands

at 12471 E. Riverside Drive, Eastvale, CA 91752 or to the dealer from whom

you purchased the product. Defective products must be shipped, prepaid

and insured, together with proof of purchase. Warranty service requests made

without proof of date of purchase will be denied. Freight collect shipments

will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping

container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or

damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser.

If, upon examination by Proficient or its authorized dealer, it is determined that

the unit is in fact defective, Proficient will, at its option:

• Repair or replace the product at no additional charge; or

• If the model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, replace

the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where

a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be

required. If mounting surface modification is required, Proficient assumes no

responsibility or liability for such modification.

Proficient will bear the cost of returning the repaired or replaced product to

you, freight prepaid. All replaced parts and product become the property of

Proficient Audio Systems. The foregoing is your sole and exclusive remedy for

breach of warranty. If the product is not found to be defective, Proficient will

contact you to arrange for return of the product to you, at your expense.

EXCLUSIONS:

• This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by

accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping

procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum

of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product by unauthorized

dealers. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by

environmental conditions.

• This Warranty will be void if:

• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. PROFICIENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS

ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. In no event will Proficient be liable for any incidental

or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product,

even if Proficient has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any

claim by any other party. Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a“con-

sumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then you may be entitled to any

implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states

do not allow limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts or allow

the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not

apply to you.

ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:

To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and

service, Proficient products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers.

Proficient products are not sold online by Proficient or its authorized dealers,

and this warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from any internet

reseller. To determine if your Proficient reseller is authorized, please call Proficient

at 800.472.5555 or go to proficientaudio.com.

LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

ICS11

Speaker Type: Passive Ceiling Subwoofer

Woofer: 10" Long Excursion Graphite Woofer

Power Handling: 175 Watts

Frequency Response: 30Hz - 120Hz

Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m

Grille: Thin-Bezel held by Neo Magnets

Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 13⁄" x 6½"

Ceiling Cut Out: 11⁄"

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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