Aton A60C loudspeaker
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1. A62C System Type 2 Way Woofer 6 1 2 Injection Molded Graphite IMG Tweeter 1 Pivoting Aluminum Crossover 12dB Octave Switches Position Treble Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms SONS a arta ERNEST 91dB Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth 34Hz to 20kHz 115 Watts 8 1 16 205mm 9 1 4 242mm 4 1 2 107mm Pre Construction Bracket nn BK6C A62ST Syston TP essenin EEE a Eaa Dual Voice Coil DVC Dual Tweeter Woofer 6 1 2 Injection Molded Graphite IMG Tweeter Dual 3 4 19mm Aluminum Crossover 12dB Octave Switches 2 Position Treble Impedance DVC 8 Ohms ISONSITIVIEN A RE 92dB Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth Pre Construction Bracket 34Hz to 20kHz 115 Watts 8 1 16 205mm a 9 1 4 242mm 4 1 2 107mm 10 2007 All rights reserved Storm Series Ceiling Speakers ATQ N A63C 2 Way 6 1 2 Woven Kevlar Tweeter 1 Pivoting Titanium CROSS OVER ii A A A tien men ann bent 12dB Octave Switches 2 Position Bass Treble Impedance 8 Ohms SONS eeteeheehTetnineherenerndneeehe tes 92dB Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth 32Hz to 22kHz 125 Watts 8 1 16 205mm 9 1 4 242mm 4 13 16 122mm Pre Con2. sible to install them in other materials Prior to installation it is essential to determine the type of application and therefore the placement of the speakers in the ceiling There are three typical applications that ATON Ceiling speakers will be used for Stereo Mono DVC and Home Theater Storm Series Ceiling Speakers Stereo In areas that have a defined listening area where two speakers will be mounted more or less equidistant from each other use a stereo setup with left and right speakers each connected to their own channel of a stereo receiver or amplifier This application provides the best sound quality staging and depth possible in areas with a defined listening position Figure 2 1 shows an example of a stereo listening area A61C A62C A61C A62C Figure 2 1 Stereo Application Mono DVC In many instances mono or DVC setup will provide a better listening experience in spaces with out a defined listening area Mono applications combine the left and right signals to provide the full sound of an audio signal to each speaker in the system without left right separation DVC applications send the left signal to one voice coil and the right signal to another voice coil es sentially creating a stereo pair in one speaker cabinet Figure 2 2 shows an A62ST DVC Speaker e a Q AG2ST 00 Figure 2 2 Mono DVC Application 2 2007 All rights reserved
3. and Bass A63C switches if applicable See Setting Switches for details 8 Replace the speaker grille Figure 3 12 Mounting Speakers In Ceiling Setting Switches Once the speakers are wired mounted and positioned correctly use the Bass and Treble switches if applicable to fine tune the speakers based on local environmental variables such as hardwood floors thick draperies etc Select the position to increase Bass Treble re sponse or select the position if no increase or decrease is desired BASS TREBLE O Figure 3 12 Mounting Speakers In Ceiling 2007 All rights reserved ATON Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 4 Specifications A60C System Type Woofer Tweeter Crossover Switches Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth Pre Construction Bracket ee 2 Way 6 1 2 Polypropylene 1 Pivoting Mylar 8 1 16 205mm 9 1 4 242mm 4 1 4 107mm A61C System Type 2 Way Woofer 6 1 2 Polypropylene Tweeter Crossover Switches Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth Pre Construction Bracket 1 Pivoting Silk Dome 36Hz to 20kHz 100 Watts 8 1 16 205mm 9 1 4 242mm 4 1 4 107mm
4. AR TO N Technology in reach Ye Storm Series Ceiling Speakers A60C A61C A62C A63C A62ST A81C A82C Q SERIES www atonhome com ms ies Ceili ATON Storm Series Ceiling Speakers Ra 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing ATON Storm Series Ceiling Speakers All models were voiced in our sound labs by musicians with years of critical listening experience and crafted for your listening enjoyment To see the complete line of ATON products visit us online at www atonhome com Storm Series All ceiling models feature 1 pivoting tweeters excellent off axis response high power handling custom driver materials and network components that provide the best price performance ratio in the industry Storm Series Ceiling Speakers are available in several configurations for stereo or Home Theater listening install two way models like the A60C A61C A62C or A63C A62ST Dual Voice Coil speakers are designed for rooms without designated listening areas For the bass enthu siast install a pair of A81C or A82C 8 speakers for deep rich thumping bass at any volume level ATON Ceiling Speakers are weather moisture resistant and can be installed outdoors or in bathrooms and saunas A60C A61C All models except A63C Figure 1 2 Speaker Terminals 2007 All rights reserved 1 mS ATON SZ 2 System Design Applications ATON Ceiling speakers are designed primarily to be installed in drywall ceilings but it is pos
5. ATON shall at its option repair or replace the product free of charge to you This warranty shall not apply a to equipment not manufactured by ATON b to equipment which was improperly in stalled c which was repaired or altered by others than ATON or its authorized representatives or subject to unauthorized tampering alteration or modification d damaged due to misuse negligence accident acts of God including but not limited to excess moisture insects light ning flood electrical surge tornado earthquake or other catastrophic events beyond ATON s control or e subject to improper operation maintenance or storage or unreasonable use The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor transportation removal installation or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement The forego ing remedies shall be your exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty Further the forego ing warranty does not extend to equipment sold but not manufactured by ATON Third Party Products With respect to any Third Party Products the warranty for such product shall be as provided by the manufacturer of such product who will also be responsible for warranty service and ATON will pass through to you any transferable warranty actually extended to ATON by the manufacturer THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IM PLIED WARRANTIES ATON EXPRESSLY DISCLA
6. Amplifier Figure 3 5 Wiring Amplifier to Speaker DVC Use any of the wiring methods to connect to a mono speaker This example shows a 2 conductor speaker wire running directly from the amplifier to the mono speaker A V Receiver Amplifier Figure 3 6 Wiring Amplifier to Speaker Mono 2007 All rights reserved 5 ATON Storm Series Ceiling Speakers e Five 2 conductor speaker wires run from the A V Receiver to each surround sound speaker Figure 3 7 Wiring Amplifier to Soeakers Home Theater Note 1 Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provi sions of the local building codes in your area In some cases such as commercial installations running the wire in conduit may be required If you have any questions concerning the wiring of speakers in your home contact your local building and inspection department Note 2 It is recommended that you use quality CL 2 or CL 3 rated stranded speaker wire when installing ATON speakers Solid core Romex type wire is not acceptable Use at least 16AWG speaker wire for runs up to 100 feet and at least 14 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet If you must cross high voltage lines always do so at a 90 degree angle to avoid audible hum through the speakers Note 3 When pre wiring for ceiling speakers it is essential to make direct wire runs from the head end to eac
7. Ay Storm Series Ceiling Speakers ATON Home Theater ATON Ceiling Speakers provide unobtrusive high quality Home Theater sound when installed in the correct locations It is critical to identify the primary listening position before installation See Figure 2 3 for a system design utilizing all ceiling speakers and Figure 2 4 for a system design utilizing ceiling speakers as rear surround speakers In Wall Subwoofer Figure 2 3 Home Theater All Ceiling Application In Wall Subwoofer Figure 2 4 Home Theater Rear Surround Application 2007 All rights reserved 3 ATON 3 Installation Storm Series Ceiling Speakers The Installation process is divided into three distinct processes Wiring Mounting and Set ting Switches After carefully considering the intended application Defining a Listening Area Mono Stereo Home Theater etc specific mounting locations can be decided upon Once the specific locations are determined installation can commence Wiring Before actually running any wire or cable take the time to look around each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maximum efficiency Look for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low voltage video speaker wires Cat 5 telephone etc wires wherever possible It is a good practice to label both ends of all cables and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over the e
8. IMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT Notwithstanding the above where applicable if you qualify as a consumer under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act then you may be entitled to any im plied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS Valid proof of purchase is required for all warranty services Warranty service requests made without proof of date of purchase will be denied Please keep the original sales receipt for your records and send a copy to request warranty service This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary state to state ATON is a division of ELAN Home Systems LLC www atonhome com or service atonhome com P N 9900931 REV A
9. h speaker Do not run speaker wires in series or parallel and do not daisy chain speakers to common wiring 6 2007 All rights reserved Storm Series Ceiling Speakers ATON Pre Wiring The audio speaker cable runs should be routed from the head end location to the speaker rough in brackets if used At the speaker locations securely fasten the speaker wire to the speaker rough in bracket If not using speaker rough in brackets staple speaker wire runs in a loose zigzag between the studs where the speaker is to be mounted to make it easier to find the cable after the drywall is installed Zig zagging the cable also allows flexibility in the placement of the speaker Note Do not run speaker wires closer than 12 from high voltage wires Min Speaker 12 Wire Figure 3 8 12 From High Voltage Wiring Speaker Cutout Ceiling Speaker Figure 3 9 Pre Wiring Mounting Two situations that can exist when mounting ceiling speakers e Pre Construction Installations that occur in new homes being built and in remodel situations where walls and or ceilings will be exposed e Retro Fit Installation that involve existing homes with walls and ceilings finished While the end result of either type of installation is similar the process is quite different Pre Construction In a pre construction installation walls and ceilings are open with no drywall installed This is desirable and allows the installer g
10. may not detect pipes wiring or other obstructions located behind the drywall 2 Use the inside portion of the speaker cutout template to confirm speaker placement 3 Remove templates and drill or carefully punch a pilot hole in the ceiling A bent piece of wire or a coat hanger may be use to probe the stud bay for obstructions If you experience resistance of any kind STOP If any obstructions are detected patch the pilot hole and try again in another location o Po Wire or Coat Hanger Ceiling Pilot Hole Figure 3 11 Probe Stud Bay Before Cutting 8 2007 All rights reserved Storm Series Ceiling Speakers ATON 4 Once it has been determined that the cavity is free from obstructions position the cutout template and use a pencil to lightly trace the perimeter of the template 5 Cut the opening using a keyhole saw drywall router or razor knife Mounting Speakers in Ceiling Pre Construction or Retro Fit 1 Remove speaker grille and place speaker face down 2 Locate the speaker wire and pull through the ceiling opening 3 Connect the speaker wire BE SURE TO OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY 4 Insert the speaker into the opening in the ceiling or Rough in Bracket opening and care fully tighten each of the four clamping screws alternating diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit 5 Aim the pivoting tweeter at the listening area 7 Set the Treble A62C A62ST A63 A82C
11. nds Plastic Bag Figure 3 1 Wiring Label amp Plastic Bag Wiring Methodology There are three common scenarios for connecting speaker to an audio system Figures 3 2 to 3 4 show stereo pairs while Figures 3 5 and 3 6 show examples of mono and DVC applications respectively Each stereo method can also be used for mono or DVC applications Figure 3 7 shows a Home Theater wiring scheme Two separate 2 conductor speaker wires run from the A V Receiver or amplifier to each stereo speaker A V Receiver Amplifier One 4 conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a splice near one speaker A 2 conductor wire runs from the splice to each speaker A V Receiver Amplifier 4 Conductor Conductor Wire lt _ Wire Figure 3 3 Wiring Amplifier to Speakers 4 Conductor to 2 Conductor 4 2007 All rights reserved I Storm Series Ceiling Speakers ATQ N One 4 conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a stereo volume control then one 2 conductor speaker wire runs to each stereo speaker A V Receiver Amplifier Volume Control 2 4t Conductor Conductor lt Wire gt Wire O D Figure 3 4 Wiring Amplifier to Speakers w Volume Control Use any of the stereo wiring methods to connect to a DVC speaker This example shows 2 separate 2 conductor speaker wires run from the amplifier to the DVC speaker A V Receiver
12. reater access than in retro fit applications ATON model BK6C Rough In Brackets are specifically designed to work with models AGOC A61C A62C A62ST A63C while model BK8C Rough In Brackets are designed to work with A81C A82C speakers Rough in Brackets should be used whenever possible to reserve a neat hole in the drywall en suring proper speaker placement and making trim out and final installation neat and organized O 2007 All rights reserved 7 ZN ATON aa Q Storm Series Ceiling Speakers BK6C BK8C Rough In Bracket Figure 3 10 Rough In Bracket Mounting Rough In Brackets Once the mounting locations are decided upon assemble the brackets and secure them to the ceiling joists using flat head screws or heavy duty staples see the ATON Ceiling In Wall Rough In Brackets Manual for detailed steps Retro Fit Retro fit installations are more difficult to complete than pre construction because walls and ceilings are intact Typically wires must be fished into position through walls floors and ceilings Holes must be cut and speakers mounted directly in the ceiling with no rough in brackets Note Before cutting holes in any existing wall or ceiling surface probe the cavity behind each speaker s installation location for obstructions Cutting Speaker Openings in Ceiling No Rough in Brackets 1 Use a stud finder to locate the studs around the intended speaker location Note A stud finding device
13. struction Bracket iii SEEE BK6C A81C System Type 2 Way Woofer 8 Polypropylene Tweeter 1 Pivoting Silk Dome Crossover Switches None Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth Pre Construction Bracket 32Hz to 20kHz 135 Watts 9 3 4 248mm 13 16 285mm 4 13 16 122mm A82C System Type 2 Way Woofer Injection Molded graphite IMG Tweeter 1 25mm Aluminum Crossover 12dB Octave Switches Position Treble Impedance 8 Ohms EI EA ARENA 92dB Frequency Response Power Handling Cutout Dimensions Outer Frame Dimensions Mounting Depth Pre Construction 30Hz to 22kHz 150 Watts 9 3 4 248mm 11 13 16 27 8cm 4 13 16 122mm 2007 All rights reserved 11 ATON Notes Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 12 2007 All rights reserved Limited Lifetime Warranty ATON warrants to the purchaser end user you that all Storm Series Speakers are to be free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners of the product as long as the original proof of purchase is retained If you discover a defect in material or workmanship you can obtain warranty service by contacting ATON at 859 422 7137 or service atonhome com If ATON determines that the product is in fact defective
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