Summary of Contents for Community Distributed Design DS5
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Distributed Design Series ™ Surface Mount Loudspeakers Installation and Operation Manual 5.0” 127 mm full-range Model Driver Diameter Description 8.0” 203.2 mm full-range DS8SUB 8.0” 203.2 mm subwoofer...
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Community. This manual, including all images, is copyright 2011 by Community Professional Loudspeakers, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. All Rights Reserved. Community Distributed Design Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 2...
Please note that once the shipment has these loudspeakers are shipped in pairs. For left your dealer or the Community factory, a given model, this is what’s included: the responsibility for damage is always •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always follow these basic safety precautions with installation. Contact your local dealer, when using or installing Distributed Design distributor, or call Community directly for as- Series Surface Mount Loudspeakers and sistance. These terms are defined below: accessories: CAUTION: describes an operating condi- •...
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à l’installation. Contactez votre peuvent se produire si ces produits sont incor- detaillant, distributeur, ou Community directe- rectement installés. Veuillez lire la section sur le ment pour assistance. Les termes sont définies câblage et l’installation pour des informations...
Infin-A-Ball™ Mounting System Community’s Infin-A-Ball™ (IAB) mount- ing system allows low-profile mounting and precise aiming over a broad tilt–swivel range. The IAB ball-mount receptacle is factory pre- attached to a recess in the cabinet, and after placing the loudspeaker onto the IAB bracket, you need only to twist the included hex wrench to lock any position.
4. Fit the cabinet onto the IAB bracket’s ball- end, then tighten the clamp sufficiently to hold the loudspeaker in place, but allowing for positional adjustment. Community Distributed Design Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 7 Surface Mount Loudspeakers...
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70-volt/100-volt and 8-ohm power tap driver such as the one provided with settings for the DS8. With 100-volt the loudspeaker. distribution, do not use the N.C. setting. Community Distributed Design Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 8 Surface Mount Loudspeakers...
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The selection of appro- priate electrical and mounting hardware to interface with Distributed Design Series Surface Mount Loudspeakers lies solely with the installation professional. Community recommends that an appropriately licensed engineer, electrician, or other profession- al identify and select the appropriate conduit, fittings, wire, etc.
IAB bracket approximately as shown here. The DS-WMP wall mount plate shown may be ordered as an option from Community. Use appropriate mounting hardware and fasteners, and secure per the steps below, making sure the installation is in accordance with the...
Community Professional Loudspeakers. For complete Community warranty information within the USA, please refer to the Warranty Card enclosed with the product. In other areas of the world please contact your local Community distributor. Field Service Station: Please call (610) 876-3400 for the nearest Authorized Field Service Station.