Crestron Saros Ic6lpt, Ic8lpt, Ice6lpt, Ice8lpt Instruction Manual

Saros IC6LPT, IC8LPT, ICE6LPT, ICE8LPT

Product Information

The SAROS_IC6LPT/IC8LPT/ICE6LPT/ICE8LPT speakers are designed
for use in music, paging, and sound reinforcement systems. These
speakers are engineered to provide smooth, even coverage, high
output, and clear, natural sound quality. They feature horn loaded
dome tweeters, high-efficiency damped cone woofers, ported
enclosures, and precisely tuned crossovers.

The Saros 2-way in-ceiling speakers are available in white or
black and can be painted to blend with the ceiling surface.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation

Prepare the Mounting Hole:

1. Check for any obstructions such as fixtures, pipes, air ducts,
   or joists before finalizing the speaker location.
2. If applicable, use a stud finder to locate joists.
3. Use the supplied template to trace an outline of the mounting
   hole on the ceiling.
4. For drop tile ceilings, remove the ceiling tile and place it on
   a flat surface to trace the mounting hole. For drywall or standard
   construction ceilings, trace the mounting hole directly on the
   ceiling using the template.

Install the Speaker Cable:

1. Run the speaker cable (not included) from the audio source to
   the speaker location, following all appropriate local codes.
2. Strip approximately 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch (~3 mm to ~5 mm) of
   the ends of the speaker cables and twist the strands.

Install the Tile Bridge:

The included tile bridge components provide proper support when
the speaker is installed in a drop tile ceiling.

1. Based on the location of the mounting hole determined earlier,
   use the two supplied screws to attach the support ring to the
   rails. Ensure that the ring is aligned with the mounting hole and
   the rails rest on the ceiling grid frame.
2. The support ring position on the rails is adjustable for
   off-center speaker positioning. The tile bridge assembly can be
   folded to fit through the speaker cutout in blind-mount
   situations.

2. Install or Remove the Grille

The zero-bezel frameless grille is held in place by powerful
magnets. Follow the steps below:

1. Attach the safety tether to prevent the grille from
   falling.
2. Place the grille in position on the speaker to install it.
3. To remove the grille, grip the edges and pull it away from the
   speaker.

Note: Painting the speaker grille should be
done prior to mounting.

3. Paint the Speaker Grille

Follow these steps to paint the speaker grille:

1. Carefully remove the mesh on the underside of the grille and
   set it aside for reinstallation. You may need to use a knife or
   sharp instrument to free an edge of the mesh.
2. Dry brush or lightly spray paint the grille, taking care to
   avoid clogging the holes.
3. Once the paint is dry, reinstall the mesh to the underside of
   the grille.

4. Speaker Cable Connections

The in-ceiling speaker has IN and THRU connections for speaker
cable. Connect the speaker cable to the appropriate terminals.

5. Mount or Remove the Speaker

The in-ceiling speaker includes four toggle clamps for easy
mounting. If the grille is mounted on the speaker, remove it before
proceeding.

SAROS_IC6LPT/IC8LPT/ICE6LPT/ICE8LPT
Saros® Low Profile & Saros Express Low Profile 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers

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SAROS_IC6LPT/IC8LPT/ICE6LPT/ICE8LPT

Saros® speakers by Crestron® deliver professional grade performance and flexible installation in a range of popular sizes for demanding commercial applications.
Ideal for use in music, paging, and sound reinforcement systems, Saros speakers are engineered to achieve smooth, even coverage, high output, and clear, natural sound quality through the employment of horn loaded dome tweeters, high-efficiency damped cone woofers, ported enclosures, and precisely tuned crossovers.
Saros 2-way in-ceiling speakers are available in white or black and may be painted to blend with the ceiling surface.

1 Installation
Prepare the Mounting Hole
Before finalizing the speaker location, check to make sure there are no fixtures, pipes, air ducts, joists, or other possible obstructions. If applicable, use a good quality stud finder to locate joists. If there are no obstructions, use the supplied template to trace an outline of the mounting hole.
For drop tile ceilings, remove the ceiling tile and place on a flat surface to trace the mounting hole. For drywall or standard construction ceilings, use the template to trace the mounting hole directly on the ceiling.
Install the Speaker Cable
Run the speaker cable (not included) from the audio source to the speaker location, observing all appropriate local codes. Strip the ends of the speaker cables approximately 1/8 in. to 3/16 in. (~3 mm to ~5 mm) and twist the strands.
Install the Tile Bridge
The included tile bridge components provide proper support when the speaker is installed in a typical drop tile ceiling. Refer to the illustration below.
1. Based on the location of the mounting hole determined in the “Prepare the Mounting Hole” section above, use the two supplied screws to attach the support ring to the rails so that when installed, the ring is aligned with the mounting hole and the rails rest on the ceiling grid frame.
2. The support ring position on the rails is adjustable to enable off-center speaker positioning. The tile bridge assembly can be folded to fit through the speaker cutout in blind-mount situations.
Tile Bridge Assembly

Screws (Supplied)

Support Ring

20.91 in. (531 mm)

25.92 in. 659 mm

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Install or Remove the Grille
The zero-bezel frameless grille is held in place by powerful magnets. A safety tether is included to prevent the grille falling from the ceiling. With the tether attached, place the grille in position on the speaker. To remove the grille, grip the edges and pull away from the speaker.
Paint the Speaker Grille
Painting the Speaker grille should be done prior to mounting.
1. Carefully remove the mesh on the underside of the grille and set it aside for reinstallation. It may be necessary to use a knife or other sharp instrument to free an edge of the mesh so it can be peeled away. Use care to avoid cutting or tearing the mesh.
2. Dry brush or lightly spray paint grille. Use care to avoid clogging the holes in the grille.
3. Once the paint is dry, reinstall the mesh to the underside.

Speaker Cable Connections
IN THRU

Mount or Remove the Speaker
The in-ceiling speaker includes four toggle clamps that simplify the mounting process. If the grille is mounted on the speaker, remove it before proceeding. (Refer to “Install or Remove the Grille” above.)
1. Referring to the illustrations to the right, remove the screw securing the rear cover panel, and lift the cover panel off to expose the supplied terminal block.
2. Route the speaker cable through the cover cable clamp and connect the wires to the terminal block, using the outer IN terminals: red to + and black to ­. Use the inner + and ­ THRU terminals to connect a pass-through (parallel) speaker.
3. Allow some slack in the speaker cable and position the cover panel on the back, making certain it engages the mounting clips. Secure the cover panel using the screw removed in step 1, and tighten the cable clamp to secure the cable. Do not overtighten. Use a safety tether (SPKA-ST-15 (not included)) attached to the rear enclosure to prevent the speaker from accidentally falling.
4. The toggle clamps offer two positions to accommodate both standard and extra thick surfaces up to 2.4 in. (61 mm). For extra thick tiles, reset the toggle clamps to the upper position.
a. With the toggle clamps turned inward, insert the speaker into the opening.
b. Hold the speaker against the ceiling and begin tightening the four screws on the front of the speaker. The toggle clamps first rotate into clamping position (as indicated in the front view illustration to the right) and then begin holding the speaker to the ceiling.
c. Tighten the screws until the speaker is secure. Do not overtighten.

Terminal Block Not Shown
Front View – Grille Removed

70V

100V

Set the Transformer Tap Selector Switch

The speakers are equipped with a 70V/100V matching transformer for distributed audio systems. The

transformer tap selector switch on the front panel is used to set the speaker power level. Use a flat blade

screwdriver to adjust the switch.

1. For SAROS_IC6LPT and SAROS_IC8LPT 70V systems, use the left side settings and select from 100V

70V

3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts.

2. For SAROS_IC6LPT and SAROS_IC8LPT 100V systems, use the right side settings and select from 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts. The X position should not be used.

For SAROS_IC6LPT/IC8LPT

3. For SAROS_ICE6LPT 70V systems, use the left side settings and select from 3.75, 7.5, 15, or 30 watts.

4. For SAROS_ICE6LPT 100V systems, use the right side settings and select from 7.5, 15, or 30

100V

70V

watts. The X position should not be used.

5. For SAROS_ICE8LPT 70V systems, use the right side settings and select from 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts.
6. For SAROS_ICE8LPT 100V systems, use the right side settings and select from 15, 30, or 60 watts. The X position should not be used.

For SAROS_ICE6LPT

The switch may also be set to 8 operation, bypassing the transformer completely. This setting should be used only for 8 audio systems.

Screw

Speaker Cable
Screw
Terminal Block

Safety Tether Rigging Points

Tighten Screws

100V

70V

For SAROS_ICE8LPT

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2 Physical Views
Front View – Grille Removed (Typical)

70V

100V

Rear and Side View (Typical) Recommended Cutout Diameter
IN THRU

Diameter

Minimum Mounting
Depth

3 Specifications
SAROS_IC6LPT/IC8LPT/ICE6LPT/ICE8LPT

SPECIFICATION
Woofer
Tweeter
Crossover Frequency Impedance
Transformer Taps
Frequency Response Frequency Range Power Handling Sensitivity Coverage Connections
Input
Controls Transformer Tap
Environmental Temperature Humidity
Construction Enclosure Baffle Grille Mounting
Dimensions Diameter
Depth Recommended cutout diameter Minimum mounting depth Weight

SAROS_IC6LPT SAROS_IC8LPT SAROS_ICE6LPT SAROS_ICE8LPT

6.5 in. (165 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and steel basket
0.98 in. (25 mm) titanium dome, horn-loaded
2.5 kHz
8 nominal with transformer set to 8 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts at 70V; 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts at 100V
65 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
55 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
50 watts program, (8 ) 88 dB @ (W/m)
95° conical (nominal)

8.0 in. (203 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and steel basket
0.98 in. (25 mm) titanium dome, horn-loaded
2.5 kHz
8 nominal with transformer set to 8 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts at 70V; 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts at 100V
65 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
55 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
50 watts program (8 ) 90 dB @ (W/m)
95° conical (nominal)

6.5 in. (165 mm) treated paper with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and steel basket
0.98 in. (25 mm) treated cloth dome, horn-loaded
2.5 kHz
8 nominal with transformer set to 8 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 watts at 70V; 7.5, 15, 30 watts at 100V
85 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
70 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
60 watts program (8 ) 89 dB @ (W/m)
95° conical (nominal)

8.0 in. (203 mm) treated paper with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and steel basket
0.98 in. (25 mm) treated cloth dome, horn-loaded
2.5 kHz
8 nominal with transformer set to 8 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts at 70V; 15, 30, 60 watts at 100V
80 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
65 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
60 watts program, (8 ) 89 dB @ (W/m)
95° conical (nominal)

(1) 4-pin 5 mm detachable terminal block with screw-down flanges; Speaker input with parallel pass-through; Maximum Wire Size: 12 AWG

(1) Recessed 5-position screwdriver adjustable rotary switch on baffle; Used to select 70V/100 V tap settings or 8 (bypass)

-2° to 120°F (-19° to 49°C) 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Zinc-plated steel, plenum-rated, side-entry cable clamp ABS UL94V-0 plastic Steel with textured finish, paintable, magnetically-held zero-bezel frameless, safety tether Flush ceiling mount using 4 integral 2-step toggle clamps, 2.4 in. (61 mm) maximum surface thickness, tile bridge included; (2) Rigging points for safety tether (SPKA-ST-15 sold separately).

10.64 in. (270 mm) not including toggles 5.30 in. (135 mm)
9.70 in. (246 mm)
5.20 in. (132 mm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

12.13 in. (308 mm) not including toggles 5.30 in. (135 mm)
11.20 in. (285 mm)
5.20 in. (132 mm) 11.1 lb (5.0 kg)

10.64 in. (270 mm) not including toggles 5.30 in. (135 mm)
9.70 in. (246 mm)
5.20 in. (132 mm) 9.2 lb (4.2 kg)

12.13 in. (308 mm) not including toggles 5.30 in. (135 mm
11.20 in. (285 mm)
5.20 in. (132 mm) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg)

4 Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

No sound or intermittent sound is coming from the speakers.

There is a cable connection error.
The amplifier is not receiving an input signal or there is a malfunction.

Constant noise such as buzz, hum, or hiss is coming from the speakers.

There is a faulty device in the system.
There is a system grounding fault.

Low frequency There is an incorrect output is poor. polarity connection at the
speaker or amplifier.

Verify the cable connections between the amplifier and speakers.
Verify that the amplifier is functioning correctly, that it is receiving an input signal, and that the correct input source is selected.
Verify that all system devices are functioning properly.
Verify that system grounding is correct.
Verify the speaker connection polarity (+ on amplifier to + on speaker).

Further Inquiries
To locate specific information or resolve questions after reviewing this guide, contact Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or, for assistance within a particular geographic region, refer to the listing of Crestron worldwide offices at www.crestron.com/offices.
To post a question about Crestron products, log onto Crestron’s Online Help at www.crestron.com/onlinehelp. First-time users must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

The specific patents that cover crestron products are listed at patents.crestron.com.
Crestron, the Crestron logo, and Saros are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.
This document was writtren by the Technical Publications department at Crestron. ©2021 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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• Patents [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Showrooms & Experience Centers [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Online Help [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Online Help [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Showrooms & Experience Centers [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Patents [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• SPKA-ST-15 [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]