DaytonAudio IO8XTW User manual

Models: IO8XTW (White)
IO8XTB (Black)
User Manual
8" 70/100V 8 OHM INDOOR/
OUTDOOR 2-WAY SPEAKER
WITH BASS RADIATOR

Thank you for purchasing the IO8XT 8" Indoor/Outdoor Speaker. This speakers is the
perfect choice for quality audio indoor or outdoor. Residential applications such as patio,
pool, garden or commercial ofces, bar/restaurants, hotel. The IO8XT features weath-
er-resistant construction, high-quality components and exclusive acoustic tuning by
Dayton Audio for optimal performance. The IO8XT features 70V/100V transformer with 8
ohm bypass, a truly universal speaker for any application.
Features
• High excursion polypropylene 8" woofer with robust rubber surround
• Sealed IP66 ABS enclosure protects the speaker from water damage
• Bass radiator delivers an extended low frequency response
• Fabric 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
• IO8XT speaker
• Mounting brackets and hardware
• Manual
2. Recommended Installation Tools (not included)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Smallandmediumsizeat-headscrewdriver
• Wire cutters & wire stripper/crimp tool
• Drill and drill bits
• Pencil
• Level*
• Studnder*
*Optional installation tools
3. Speaker Location
Becauseoftheirwell-behavedoff-axisresponseandexcellentdispersion,your
new Dayton Audio speaker is less critical to position than most loudspeakers. Even
thoughthespeakercarriesancertiedIP66standard,selectaninstalllocationthat
isprotectedfromrain,snow,anddirectsunlightforanextendedproductservicelife.
4. Speaker Installation
Onceyouhaveselectedthebestlocationforyourspeaker,youarereadytoinstall.
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
electrical outlet nearby, turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible injury.
IO8XTspeakeriscompact,butsubstantialinweight.Theyshouldbemounted
intoasolidstructure,notdrywall.Ifdrywallmountingisrequired,usehigh-strength
anchorsdesignedforheavyloadssuchaslightxtures.Toavoidpersonalinjury,
please make sure the location you choose for mounting your indoor/outdoor speak-
er can safely support their weight.
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Tomarktheproperlocationsformounting,removethespeakermountingbracket
by unscrewing the round plastic endcaps at each end of the speaker. If needed use
astudndertolocateasolidmountingarea.Placethespeakermountingbracket
againstthemountingsurface,usealeveltoensurethemountisstraightandmark
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.
Nextinstallthespeakermountingbracketrmlytothemountingsurfaceusingthe
supplied mounting hardware.
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5. Speaker Cable
Don’tcompromiseyoursoundqualitybyusingthin,inexpensivespeakerwire.We
recommendusinghighqualityoxygenfreecoppertwo-conductorspeakercable.
Forlow-impedanceapplications(8ohm)andrunslessthan50feetwerecommend
16-gaugecable,andforlongerrunswerecommend14gaugeorlargercable.(Wire
sizeislessimportantfor70-voltdistributedaudioapplicationsbutstillmayaffect
performance.)NotethatmostmunicipalitiesrequiretheuseofCL2ratedspeaker
cable for cable runs through walls and ceilings. Leave enough excess speaker cable
soyoucanstandcomfortablyontheoororladderwhileconnectingthespeaker
cabletothespeakers.Ifmountingthespeakersoutdoors,youmaywishtollthe
hole that the speaker wire passes through with a caulking material to prevent water
intrusionandairinltration.
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
connectorandinsertthespeakerwire,observingspeakerpolarity.Usingasmallat
head screw driver tighten the screws to secure the speaker wire. Plug the connector
back into the speaker and replace end cap.
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7. Transformer settings
Dependingonyourapplicationyouwillneedtoadjustthetransformersettings.If
youareusingstereoamplierthetransformershouldsettothe8ohmposition.If
youareusinga70V/100Vampliersetthedialtothedesired70V/100Vtapsetting.
Removetheendcaptoexposethesettingsdial,thisadjustmentcanbemadewith
atheadscrewdriver.Replacetheendcaponcetheadjustmenthasbeenmade.
8ohm
12.5W
25W
8ohm
12.5W
25W
N/C
50W
6.25W
N/C
6.25W
3.12W
70V
100V
8ohm
12.5W
25W
8oh m
12.5W
25W
N/C
50W
6.25W
N/C
6.25W
3.12W
70V
100V
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8. Final Installation
Toinstallthespeakerintotheirnallocation,placeitintotheyokebracketandalign
the threaded inserts in the enclosure for the endcap screws with the matching holes
intheyokebrackets,theninstalltheendcapscrews.Selectananglefortheenclo-
surethatwillallowtheentirelisteningareatobewithinline-of-sighttothetweeter
dome,whichisvisiblethroughthegrill,andthentightentheendcapscrewsbyhand.
Atthistime,installationiscomplete.

9. Caring for your Speaker
Outdoorspeakersaredesignedtowithstandoutdoorenvironments,including
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
Shouldyourspeakernotworkproperly,checkthefollowing:
No sound from speaker or quiet/strange sound:
• Makecertainyouobservedproperpolarity.Checktheconnectionsatthe
backoftheamplier,andthenatthespeaker.
• Most stereo receivers have an A/B speaker selector switch. Make certain
thatthisswitchisintheproperposition,andthattheproperaudiosourceis
selected.
• Mutefeatureorprotectionmodeisactivated.Checkforshortcircuitsin
speaker wiring.
Receiver cuts on and off:
• This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative
leads.Checktheconnectionsatthebackofthereceiver,andthenatthe
speaker; make sure that no strands of wire from one connector are touching
the other connector.
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Specications
Model number:...............................................IO8XT
Description:....................................................8"2-wayindoor/outdoorspeaker
Woofer: ...........................................................8" polypropylene cone
Tweeter: ..........................................................1" fabric dome
Frequency response: ....................................38-20,000Hz
Impedance:.....................................................8 ohm
70V/100V Taps: ..............................................6.25W,12.5W,25W,50W/
....................................................................3.12W,6.25W,12.5W,25W
Power handling (8 ohm, RMS/Peak): ...........80W/160W
SPL: ................................................................87 dB 2.83v/1M
Dimensions:...................................................14.875"Hx9.875"Wx9.375"D
Weight: ...........................................................11 lbs
Ingress protection rating:.............................IP66

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