Community Distributed Design DS5 Owner's manual
Distributed Design Series™
Surface Mount Loudspeakers
Installation and Operation Manual
Model Driver Diameter Description
DS5 5.0” 127 mm full-range
DS8 8.0” 203.2 mm full-range
DS8SUB 8.0” 203.2 mm subwoofer
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Introduction & Product Description
Thank you for your choice of Community
Distributed Design Series™Surface Mount
Loudspeakers. This series is comprised of the
following models:
Model Description
DS5 5" 2-way surface-mount*
DS8 8" 2-way surface-mount*
DS8SUB 8" subwoofer surface-mount*
*All models are available in black or white.
The Surface Mount Series have a unique,
modern-looking streamlined architectural
design. Their black or white cabinets are
easy to customize since they accept a
wide variety of paints. For durability and
improved sonic quality, the cabinets have
thick-wall, internally-reinforced ABS plastic
construction. This high-impact strength
construction reduces resonances, and
the rounded surfaces further reduce the
Each model is shipped as a matched pair
of completely assembled loudspeakers,
including everything needed for standard
installations. The DS5 and DS8 are full-range
models, each with high and low frequency
drivers and built-in crossover networks. The
DS8SUB subwoofer includes a built-in low
with either of the full-range models in
frequency enhancement.
You can use 8-ohm or constant voltage
distribution with the built-in 70/100 volt
front-accessible power tap switch.
We urge you to read these instructions
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
features and installation methods before you
concerns, please contact Community.
Table of Contents
Introduction & Product Description......2
.....3
Important Safety Instructions............4
..........6
Installation & Wiring ....................7
............10
Painting the Loudspeaker...............10
...........................11
Warranty and Servicing Notes ..........11
This manual, including all images, is copyright 2011 by
Community Professional Loudspeakers, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. All Rights Reserved.
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Community Distributed Design Series
Surface Mount Loudspeakers are engineered
and manufactured to be rugged and they
are carefully packed in sturdy cartons.
However, it is wise to thoroughly inspect
each unit after it has been removed from the
packaging, as damage could occur during
shipping.
Please note that once the shipment has
left your dealer or the Community factory,
the responsibility for damage is always
borne by the freight company. If damage
a claim directly with the freight company.
It’s very important to contact the freight
company as soon as possible after receiving
your shipment, as most freight companies
have a short time limit within which they
will investigate claims. Make sure to save
the carton and the packing material, as most
claims will be denied if these materials are
not retained.
Although we illustrate a single loudspeaker
below to show the included parts, in fact
these loudspeakers are shipped in pairs. For
a given model, this is what’s included:
Surface Mount Loudspeaker Cabinets (Qty 2)
Grille Assembly (Qty 2)
Small Flat screwdriver (Qty 1)
Pre-wired Euroblock
male connector with
protective IP56 cover
4-terminal Euroblock in
Loudspeaker Cabinet
Grille assembly
Logo / power tap
switch access
Logo / power tap
switch access
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Always follow these basic safety precautions
when using or installing Distributed Design
Series Surface Mount Loudspeakers and
accessories:
those pertaining to rigging, mounting,
hanging and electrical connections.
Install in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instruction.
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
that produce heat.
-
facturer.
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
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
The terms caution, warning, and danger may
be used in this manual to alert the reader
to important safety considerations. If you
have any questions or do not understand
the meaning of these terms, do not proceed
with installation. Contact your local dealer,
distributor, or call Community directly for as-
describes an operating condi-
equipment or user to potential damage
or danger.
describes an operating condi-
tion or user action that will likely cause
user or to others in the vicinity.
describes an operating condi-
tion or user action that will immediately
-
tremely dangerous or life threatening to
the user or to others in the vicinity.
___________________________________________________
To reduce the risk
moisture.
These servicing instructions are for use by
-
form any servicing other than that contained
in the operating instructions unless you are
The loudspeakers described in this manual
a variety of rigging hardware, means, and
methods in some applications. It is essen-
tial that all installation work involving the
suspension of these loudspeaker products
be performed by competent, knowledge-
able persons who understand safe rigging
may occur if these products are improperly
installed. Please read the section on Installa-
tion and Wiring for additional information.
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L’information de Sûreté Importante
mesures de sécurité de base lors de l’utilisation
ou lors de l’installation des haut-parleurs Dis-
tributed Design Series Surface Mount et de ces
accessoires:
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montage et raccordements électriques.
-
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tions du fabricant.
chaleur comme les radiateurs, les cui-
produire de la chaleur.
l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque
-
tombé à l’intérieur de l’appareil, l’appareil
l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement
ou a été échappé.
Les termes attention, avertissement, et danger
peut être utilises dans ce manuel pour alerter
sûreté. Si vous avez des questions ou ne com-
procédez pas à l’installation. Contactez votre
detaillant, distributeur, ou Community directe-
ci-dessous:
décrit une condition de fonction-
nement ou une action d’utilisateur qui peuvent
-
mages potentiels ou au danger.
décrit une condition de
fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur
qui peuvent causer des dommages probable à
décrit une condition de fonction-
nement ou une action d’utilisateur qui endom-
mageront immédiatement l’équipement et/ou
représenter un danger pour la vie à l’utilisateur
___________________________________________________
Pour réduire le
risque de feu ou de décharge élec-
la pluie ou l’humidité.
Ces instructions d’entretient sont pour l’usage
Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de décharge
-
ment que ce qui est contenu dans les instruc-
tions d’opérations à moins que vous êtes quali-
Les haut-parleurs décrits en ce manuel sont
moyens, et méthodes de calage dans certaines
applications. Il est essentiel que tout le travail
d’installation impliquant la suspension de ces
produits de haut-parleur soit effectué de facon
securitaire par des personnes compétentes et
bien formées dans les methodes de calage. Des
blessures graves et/ou des pertes humaines
peuvent se produire si ces produits sont incor-
rectement installés. Veuillez lire la section sur le
câblage et l’installation pour des informations
supplémentaires.
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Community’s ™ (IAB) mount-
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,
wrench to lock any position. The IAB bracket
has factory-installed internal wiring with an
internal 4-terminal Euroblock connector in
its base (for neat loop-through connections)
and a 2-pin male Euroblock plug near the
ball end for connection to the cabinet. An
IP56 wiring cover is also pre-installed, pro-
viding snap-on weather-resistant protection.
Loosen clamp using provided hex wrench,
rotate loudspeaker cabinet to desired
position, then tighten clamp to lock
pressed against ball end
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Installation and Wiring
1. Connect incoming input wires
(and optional loop-thru wires)
from wall to four Euroblock screw
terminals concealed in the base of
the bracket.*
Input Wires
Loop-Thru Wires
2. Secure the bracket to the
wall using your screws or other fasteners
according to local building and safety codes.
*Note: Check local codes
to determine if a wall
box or metal plate is re-
quired for the integrated
wiring. See page 10.
3.
the rear of the loudspeaker cabinet, and
turn counterclockwise to loosen the clamp
setscrew.
4. Fit the cabinet onto the IAB bracket’s ball-
hold the loudspeaker in place, but allowing
Loosen Tighten
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5.
Horizontal mounting
6. Using a small slot-blade screwdriver (like
the one provided) you can pry the logo plate
out a few millimeters, then rotate it 90° and
press it back in place so it reads correctly for
horizontal or vertical mounting.
7.
page), you can also remove the logo plate for
which you can use to set the power level for
the individual loudspeaker as shown below.
Note: The tap switch can only be
-
driver such as the one provided with
the loudspeaker.
Note: This enlarged label shows the
70-volt/100-volt and 8-ohm power tap
settings for the DS8. With 100-volt
distribution, do not use the N.C. setting.
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IP56 Cover
8. Insert the 2-pin male Euroblock connector
that is pre-wired to the bracket
into the mating female connector on the back
of the loudspeaker cabinet.
9. Then press the IP56 protective cover into
place to weather seal the connection. No tool
Male Euroblock
10. A safety cable attachment loop is built
into the rear of the loudspeaker cabinet
as shown here. You can use this to attach
a suitable safety cable as may be required
by local building and safety codes or in
accordance with best installation practices.
Safety cable attachment loop
Note: All electrical and mechanical installation connections for loudspeaker lines are
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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-
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Type of Paint
These loudspeakers’ ABS plastic cabinets
(oil based) paint. We recommend application
of two coats. Note however that painting the
grille requires spray painting.
Painting Process
Follow this procedure to obtain the best
results:
1. Remove the grille.
2. Clean the grille assembly and the loud-
speaker cabinet by rubbing them with a
lightly dampened cloth. Do not use abrasives
such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Caution: NEVER use abrasives,
gasoline, kerosene, acetone, methyl
ethyl ketone (MEK), paint thinner,
harsh detergents or other
chemicals. These chemicals and
agents may permanently damage
Painting the Loudspeaker
3. Mask the loudspeakers so that the sur-
rounds, cones and center areas will not
receive any paint. We advise against using
conventional masking tape and NEVER use
duct tape in this application; these kinds of
tape generally leave adhesive residue that
-
ally cause damage. Painters tape is best.
4. After cleaning, apply two or more thin
noted below.
5. Use ONLY spray paint on the grille assem-
bly; using a roller or brush to paint the grille
is apt to cause its metal perforated holes to
become clogged with paint. The grille should
be painted separately, when it is not in place
on the loudspeaker.
Wall Plate
*See
note
below
Wall board
Optional wall box mounting
While Community Professional does not
plate with the loudspeakers, local building
and safety codes may specify these items. If
necessary, you can mount the IAB bracket
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
applicable codes.
1. Pull the wires though the cutout in the
wall plate.
2.
provided screws.
3. Secure the wires to the connector in the
base of the IAB bracket.
4. Attach the IAB bracket to the wall using
an appropriate mounting method.*
*Note: The fasteners that
by the installer.
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Model DS5 DS8
Loudspeaker Type
Description 5.0” Standard 8.0” Standard 8.0” Subwoofer
65 Hz - 22 kHz 60 Hz - 22 kHz 42 Hz - 200 Hz
Max Input Power Rating 100W / 250W 150W/375W 200W/500W
Continuous/Program
93 dB SPL 95 dB SPL 88 dB SPL
60-30-15-7.5 120-60-30-15 200-100-50-25
Available 100 V Taps (watts) 60-30-15 120-60-30 200-100-50
8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
Enclosure Finish
Input Connections 4-screw Euroblock connector for two pair of 2-wire leads,
uninterrupted whether loudspeaker is connected or not.
Concealed IAB wiring to snap-seal connection on cabinet.
2-pin Euroblock connector for connection directly to enclosure.
H12.9" (328 mm) 18.5" (470 mm) 18.5" (470 mm)
W
6.3" (160 mm) 9" (230 mm) 9" (230 mm)
D7.5" (191 mm) 10.1" (257 mm) 10.1" (257 mm)
Environmental
Conforms to Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature
and UV.
IP55 rated loudspeakers - IP56 rated connector cover.
Note:
Distributed Design Series™ Surface Mount Loudspeakers are designed and backed by
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.
Please call (610) 876-3400 for the nearest Authorized Field Service Station.
Please call (610) 876-3400 and obtain a Return Authorization (R/A) number before
shipping any product to us.
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
www.communitypro.com
© 2011 All Rights Reserved 26SEP2011
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