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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERA
TING EQUIPMENT
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instr
uctions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves,or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that pr
oduce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moistur
e, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or
moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
mains, disconnect the power supply cor
d plug from
the receptacle.
17. The main plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
W
ARNING
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the ceiling/wall in accor
dance with
the installation instructions.
Product Disposal - Certain international, national
and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply
regarding the disposal of this product. For further
detailed information, please contact the retailer
wher
e you purchased this product or the Polk
Audio Importer/Distributor in your country
. A
listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can
be found on the Polk Audio website
www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at
5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215,
USA— Phone: +1 410 358-3600.
TAKE INVENTORY
Inside each LCi-IP speaker container, you should find the
following:
1. One LC
i-IP speaker
2. Performance Optimization Wizard – CD-ROM
3. Mating connectors for amplifier’s power section
4. Mounting template
5. Paint mask
6. Grille
7. LC
i-IP manual
8. Laminated configuration setup card
9. Registration car
d
Note: If you ar
e setting up L
C
i-
IP speakers to be
controlled via an IP-network such as NetStreams™,
you will have to purchase a network decoder card.
The network decoder car
d is sold separately.
Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or
if your LC
i-IP speaker fails to operate, notify Polk Audio
Installer Support Services immediately at 800-377-7655.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Polk Audio LCi-IP ultra high performance loudspeakers
are among the world's first active IP in-wall and
in-ceiling loudspeakers. They were created for IP-net-
worked systems but are also compatible with analog
systems. A network decoder card (sold separately), built-
in Digital Signal Pr
ocessor (DSP) and the Per
for
mance
Optimization Wizard enables every LC
i-IP speaker to be
set up for maximum performance in any room environ-
ment. What’s more, LC
i-IP speakers already come with an
awar
d-winning reputation, because they use the same
driver technologies as Polk Audio's awar
d winning
high-end LS
i Series.
The built-in DSP controls the electronic crossover,
frequency equalization, bass enhancement and room
optimization. Performance Optimization Wizard software,
which integrators can use via a USB por
t and a PC, or
on the inter
net through a network such as NetStreams™,
optimizes each speaker for its location and room environ-
ment. Depending on the speaker and its location, and the
configuration of the room and its acoustics, you may
be asked to take a series of measur
ements, which
you would then input into the Performance
Optimization Wizard.
ACTIVE IP LOUDSPEAKER FEATURES
• W
ith an open architecture network decoder card such
as the StreamNet™ card and an Ethernet cable,
integration with any system capable of streaming
packet-switched audio in WAV or MP-3 format and
TCP-IP control is possible.
• Pure digital signal all the way to the power amplifier
outputs, with no losses and superb fidelity.
• Speakers automatically announce themselves to
an open architective network via a network
decoder card.
Self Amplified
• Amplifier at speaker minimizes losses associated
with long runs of cable and passive crossover parts,
creating higher fidelity.
• Efficient, cool running digital amplifiers.
• Bi-amplified (LC265
i-IP is tri-amplified) with electronic
crossover minimizes power loss and phase shift
for better sound.
• High Power for incredible dynamic range.
• Powered by 48V DC local power supply
(sold separately).
Built-In DSP
• DSP allows unprecedented room optimization EQ for
sound quality that can exceed free-standing speakers.
Pefor
mance Optimization W
izar
d
•Use the Per
for
mance Optimization W
izar
d softwar
e
with a PC connected via a mini USB port located on
the front baffle of each speaker, or through the internet
when the speakers ar
e used in an IP network via a
network decoder car
d. The softwar
e’
s user inter
face
makes the speaker position and room acoustics
optimization virtually foolproof.
LCi-IP Speaker Technology:
• Foamed Polypropylene Dynamic Balance™ Cones
(LC265
i-IP): stif
f and yet surprisingly lightweight-20%
lighter than conventional polypropylene and 35%
lighter than aluminum cones for spectacular midrange
clarity, punchy bass and high efficiency.
• Casket Basket
®
: composite driver baskets keep
moving par
ts in rigid alignment and damps
performance-robbing resonance.
• The LC265i was the first in-wall speaker to feature
the patented Power Port™ bass venting system for
superior bass response with low distortion.
• Available Performance Enclosures deliver consistent
room-to-room performance, improves bass and
sound transmission.
• Round model (LC80
i-IP) features 15° Driver Offset
for better midrange clarity and imaging anywhere
in the r
oom.
• Ring Radiator tweeters (the same tweeters used in
the LSi Series) for smooth, extended highs with
incredible accuracy and astonishing detail.
POWER RATINGS
LC265i-IP—200W FTC/speaker with < 0.5%
THD+N (25W tweeter 4 Ohms,
75W mid 8 Ohms, 100W woofer
8 Ohms)
LC80
i-IP—100W FTC/speaker with < 0.5%
THD+N (25W tweeter 4 Ohms,
75W mid 4 Ohms)
LC265i -IP POWER REQUIREMENTS
PER SPEAKER
Voltage Input: 48VDC
Current Draw: 4.5A
LC80i -IP POWER REQUIREMENTS
PER SPEAKER
Voltage Input: 48V or 28VDC
Current Draw: 2.3A@48V or 3.8A@28V
LCi -IP SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Model LC80i-IP
Fr
eq. Response variable
Freq. Response -3dB Limit variable
Analog Audio Signal < 2V RMS
Voltage Input (Line-Level)
Amplifier SNR > 90dB
Fir
mware Upgradeable yes
Protection thermal, short-
circuit, current
overdraw, clipping
compresser/limiter
Drive Unit Mid-Bass 1–8"(20.3cm) mineral
filled polypropylene
cone, rubber surround
Tweeter 1" (2.5cm) ring radia-
tor in swivel mount
Outside Dimensions 10 3/4" Dia (27.3cm)
Cutout Dimensions 7 3/8" (18.7cm)
Mounting Depth (with1/2" drywall) 6 1/2" (16.51cm)
Speaker Weight 4.8 lbs.
Model LC265i-IP
Freq. Response variable
Freq. Response -3dB Limit variable
Analog Audio Signal < 2V RMS
Voltage Input (Line-Level)
Amplifier SNR > 90dB
Firmware Upgradeable yes
Protection thermal, short-circuit,
current overdraw,
clipping compresser/
limiter
Drive Unit Mid-Bass 1–6.5"(16.5cm) aerat-
ed polypropylene
cone, rubber surround
1–6.5"(16.5cm) aerat-
ed polypropylene
cone, r
ubber sur
r
ound
T
weeter 1" (2.5cm) ring radia-
tor in swivel mount
Outside Dimensions 8 1/2" X 20 7/8"
(21.59cm X 53.04cm)
Cutout Dimensions 7 1/4" X 19 1/4"
(18.42cm X 48.90cm)
Mounting Depth (with 1/2" dr
ywall)
3 1/16" (7.78cm)
Speaker Weight 8.7 lbs.
INHERENT DELA
Y
Inherent delay for each speaker is:
-2.5 milliseconds
-4.4 milliseconds
Any other delay is fr
om the MRAV.
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2 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & Canada: 410-358-3600) Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM EST, polkcs@polkaudio.com
Cutout
Dimension
7 3/8"
(18.7 cm)
Cutout Dimension
19 1/4"(48.9 cm)
Cutout Dimension
7 1/4"(18.4 cm)
Total
Depth
7"
(17.8 cm)
T
otal
Depth
3 9/16"
(9.1 cm)
Hookup
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CHANNEL 2
NETWORK IN
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CONTROL CFG CHANNEL
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CHANNEL 2
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CONTROL CFG CHANNEL
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OPTI
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
NETWORK IN
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CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
NETWORK IN
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CONTROL CFG CHANNEL
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2
CONTROL CFG CHANNEL
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