Valcom V-1052C Amplified Wall Speaker
INTRODUCTION
The interior wall speaker, the V-1052C, is a 8” Speaker/Amplifier Assembly capable of reproducing paging as well as back ground music. This speaker has an externally accessible volume control located behind the grille and is screwdriver adjustable. The enclosures are made of steel with a durable powder coated finish. The color of the enclosures can easily be changed to match any decor. A cloth covered detachable grille is included. The speaker requires -24VDC, 50mA (1 power unit).
MOUNTING
Remove the screw holding the mounting bracket to the enclosure. Mount the bracket using appropriate hardware such as #8 pan head crews. After making the required connections, reattach the enclosure to the mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
Typical Connections
NOTE: Do not connect this speaker directly to a 25/70/100 Volt amplifier as damage to both the amplifier and speaker may occur. A V-1095 may be used to allow the use of Valcom self-amplified speakers on 70 Volt speaker lines.
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
- 13” H x 12.31” W x 4.63” D (25.73cm x 31.27cm W x 11.75cm D)
- Weight:25 LBS (1.91 kg)
COVERAGE
The area covered by a wall speaker is typically 600 square feet.
Number of Speakers per Audio Run
Number of Speakers per Power Run
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance in troubleshooting is available from the factory. When calling, you should have a VOM, a telephone test set and call from the job site. Call 540-563-2000 and press 1 for Technical Support or visit our website at http://www.valcom.com. Valcom equipment is not field repairable. Valcom, Inc. maintains service facilities in Roanoke, VA. Should repairs be necessary, attach a tag to the unit clearly stating company name, address, phone number, contact person and the nature of the problem. Send the unit to: Valcom, Inc. Repair and Return Dept. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019
TROUBLESHOOTING
VALCOM LIMITED WARRANTY
Valcom, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment. The obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, repair or refund of any such defective device within the warranty period, provided that:
- inspection by Valcom, Inc. indicates the validity of the claim;
- the defect is not the result of damage, misuse or negligence after the original shipment;
- the product has not been altered in any way or repaired by others and that factory sealed units are unopened (a service charge plus parts and labor will be applied to units defaced or physically damaged);
- freight charges for the return of products to Valcom are prepaid;
- all units ‘out of warranty are subject to a service charge. The service charge will cover minor repairs (major repairs will be subject to addition charges for parts and labor).
This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied, and in no event shall Valcom, Inc. be liable for any anticipated profits, consequential damages, loss of time or other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, operation or use of the product. This warranty specifically excludes damage incurred in shipment. In the event a product is received in damaged condition, the carrier should be notified immediately. Claims for such damage should be filed with the carrier involved in accordance with the F.O.B. point.
- Headquarters: Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019-5056
- Phone: 540-563-2000
- FAX: 540-362-9800
Frequently Asked Questions
Speakers installed in walls and ceilings are typically passive speakers. They are thus not required to be connected to a power source. They just require a connection to a receiver or amplifier that can also serve as a power supply.
The voice coil of the speaker it is connected to may become damaged if an amplifier is forced into clipping (distortion) by being pushed to output more power than it is able to supply. Having said that, a speaker’s RMS power rating doesn’t even begin to tell the whole story.
Before it is supplied to the speakers, an amplifier makes a larger copy of the input signal from a source, such as a laptop, turntable, or CD player. Your mains electricity, which is routed straight to the amplifier’s power source, provides the energy needed to accomplish this.
Although it is technically possible, powered speakers should never be left on. Even when they are not being utilised, leaving them on will reduce the speakers’ lifespan and increase your electricity bill. They continue to utilise electricity, which is why.
Generally speaking, you should choose an amplifier that has a power output capacity that is double the program/continuous power rating of the speaker. This indicates that an amplifier with a power output of 700 watts into an 8 ohm load is necessary for a speaker with a “nominal impedance” of 8 ohms and a programme rating of 350 watts.
In-wall speakers are tuned while they are installed in a wall. This is taken into consideration during the design of the enclosure and the drivers, ensuring that once you install them at home, the system sounds identical to one from a speaker located farther away from the listening area.
Speakers may not be able to handle an amp’s power. The amount of electrical energy that speakers can transform into audio is a constraint. Generally speaking, harm is unlikely to occur if the amplifier generates more electrical energy than the speakers can handle. Instead, distortion or clipping may occur.
By giving the speakers too much high-frequency energy and forcing the amplifier into clipping, you risk damaging the speakers if you don’t have a powerful enough amplifier to achieve the desired volume levels. Speakers are harmed by these harmonics’ additional power.
Although you can’t permanently harm your speakers by underpowering them, the signal may be distorted if the speakers aren’t receiving enough power, which could result in irreversible damage.
High-quality speakers typically survive up to 40–50 years before displaying any indications of degradation, depending on the materials they are composed of and the climatic conditions where the equipment is utilised.
Since powered speakers already have an amplifier inside of them, all you need to do is connect them into an electrical outlet to use them. You can connect all of your home entertainment equipment to them directly because they are built with a wide range of inputs (ports).
Two speakers are often a manageable load for most amplifiers. Similar to a passenger on a tiny motorbike: carrying two passengers doubles the load that the bike must carry, but most bikes can manage this. However, if you add more speakers than two, the amplifier will typically get overloaded.
An amplifier is made to boost the levels of audio signals. However, neither the recorded audio nor the reproduction of such audio is meant to be improved, either objectively or subjectively.
As far apart as speakers on a typical sound system would be, speakers should be placed at least 18 inches from the wall.
On-wall speakers perform just as well as their in-wall counterparts since they are frequently tilted to provide a realistic sound. Therefore, depending on your preferences, installing one or two speakers of various sizes is all that is required to create a home theatre experience.
