DaytonAudio I065XTW User manual

Thank you for purchasing the IO65XT Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Pair. These speakers are
the perfect choice for quality audio indoor or outdoor. Residential applications such as
Dayton Audio for optimal performance. The IO65XT features 70V/100V transformer with
Features
• High excursion polypropylene 6.5" woofer with robust rubber surround
• Sealed IP66 ABS enclosure protects the speaker from water damage
• Bass radiator delivers an extended low frequency response
• Lightweight treated silk dome tweeter for smooth natural high frequencies
• 8 ohm and 70V/100V compatibility for use with both commercial and consumer amps
Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation.
1. Parts Inventory
• Pair of IO65XT speakers
• Mounting brackets and hardware
• Manual
2. Recommended Installation Tools (not included)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Wire cutters & wire stripper/crimp tool
• Drill and drill bits
• Pencil
• Level*
*Optional installation tools
3. Speaker Location
Dayton Audio speakers are less critical to position than most loudspeakers. For the
product service life.
4. Speaker Installation
CAUTION: Be certain that there are no electrical wires, water pipes, or heating
ducts in the planned installation area before you begin drilling. If there is an
speakers can safely support their weight.
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by unscrewing the round plastic endcaps at each end of the speaker. If needed use
the hole locations on the mounting surface with a pencil. If drilling is required re
move the speaker bracket from mounting surface prior to avoid any damage.
supplied mounting hardware.
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5. Speaker Cable
cable for cable runs through walls and ceilings. Leave enough excess speaker cable
hole that the speaker wire passes through with a caulking material to prevent water
6. Speaker Connection
Remove about 4" of the cable jacket to expose the inner conductors. Strip ¼" of
insulation from each conductor. Remove the small plastic end cap from the back of
the speaker to expose the speaker wire connector. Remove the green speaker wire
head screw driver tighten the screws to secure the speaker wire. Plug the connector
back into the speaker and replace end cap.
70V/100V
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7. Transformer settings
Depending on your application you will need to adjust the transformer settings. If
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8. Final Installation
align the threaded inserts in the enclosure for the endcap screws with the match

9. Caring for your Speakers
incidental exposure to water. They are also designed to allow use of pressure
washing or hose nozzle cleaning. Cleaning can also be done with use of a damp
sponge or cloth.
10. Troubleshooting
No sound from speakers or quiet/strange sound:
• Make certain you observed proper polarity for each speaker. Check the con
• Most stereo receivers have an A/B speaker selector switch. Make certain
selected.
• Mute feature or protection mode is activated. Check for short circuits in
speaker wiring.
One speaker is playing while the other is not playing or plays quietly:
• Check the balance control on the receiver. Make sure it is centered.
• Loose connection at either the receiver or the speaker. Double check con
nections.
• Bad speaker cable. Replace suspect speaker cable.
• This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative
speaker; make sure that no strands of wire from one connector are touching
the other connector.
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Model number: ...............................................IO65XT
Description: ....................................................
Woofer: ...........................................................6.5" polypropylene cone
Tweeter: ..........................................................1" soft dome
Frequency response: ....................................
Impedance:.....................................................8 ohm
70 Volt Taps: ...................................................
Power handling (8 ohm, RMS/Peak): ...........50/100W
SPL: ................................................................86 dB 2.83v/1M
Dimensions: ...................................................11.25"H x 7.9"W x 7.7"D
Weight: ...........................................................7.6 lbs
Ingress protection rating: .............................IP66

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