Kramer SPK-WA511 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
SPK-WA511
On-Wall Active Speakers
P/N: 2900-300112 Rev 3

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SPK-WA511 – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the SPK-WA511 5
5Installing the Speakers 7
5.1 Choosing the Best Location 7
5.2 Installing the Speaker Wires 7
6Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: Active On-Wall Speakers in a Home Theater Setup 4
Figure 2: Active On-Wall Speakers in a Conference Room Setup 4
Figure 3: SPK-WA511 Active Speaker 5
Figure 4: Connecting the Active Speaker to the Passive Speaker 7

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SPK-WA511 - Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SPK-WA511 On-Wall Active
Speakers, which are ideal for the following typical applications:
•Boardrooms •Presentation venues
•Conference rooms •Home theater
•Educational classrooms
The package includes one of each of the following items:
•A pair of SPK-WA511 Active Speakers
•An RCA cable (2 meters)
•A speaker cable for connecting the active speaker to the passive speaker (4
meters)
•An AC power cord (3 meters)
•A pair of U-shaped rotating mounting brackets with 4 mounting bracket
screws
•This user manual

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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables (such as the Kramer BC-2S) to
avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and
elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer SPK-WA511 away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
To ensure that you obtain the best sound results, do not open the
housing of the passive speaker or the active speaker.
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SPK-WA511 - Overview 3
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3 Overview
The SPK-WA511 is a powered two-way speaker system designed for indoor wall
mounting. The system accepts a line level stereo input and amplifies it using a
built-in amplifier and outputs a speaker signal to the passive speaker.
The SPK-WA511 speaker system features:
•Three available inputs (that can either be connected separately or
connected simultaneously to form a mix of the inputs) that consist of:
A Line level unbalanced stereo audio input on a 3.5mm mini jack
connector
A balanced stereo audio input on a 5-pin terminal block connector
An unbalanced stereo audio input on two RCA connectors
•An output to external amplified or non-amplified speakers
•An output to an external sub-woofer
•A unique looping output, letting you chain additional pairs of active and
passive speakers
•TREBLE, BASS and VOLUME control knobs
•A control panel on the back of the active speaker that controls all the
functions of both speakers
•A magnetic shield
•Enhanced bass reflex design
•An integrated 2x30W stereo amplifier (no external amplifier required)
•A self adjusting power range of 90 to 240V AC
•Auto-power shutoff
The SPK-WA511 is enclosed in an ABS cabinet and can be mounted indoors on
the wall, vertically or horizontally. The mounting brackets are made of hardened
steel that attach to each speaker, letting you rotate each speaker to the left or
right.

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Figure 1and Figure 2show examples of how the speakers can be installed in
conference room and home theater setups, respectively.
Figure 1: Active On-Wall Speakers in a Home Theater Setup
Figure 2: Active On-Wall Speakers in a Conference Room Setup

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4 Defining the SPK-WA511
This section defines the active SPK-WA511:
Figure 3: SPK-WA511 Active Speaker

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Feature
Function
1 SPEAKER OUT Connectors Connect the active speaker to the (+) and (-)
stereo sockets on the passive speaker
The L speaker is active and the R speaker is
passive
2 INPUT
Connectors
5-pin Terminal Block
Connect the audio source to one or more of the
input connectors
3 3.5mm Mini Jack
4 L and R RCA
5 BASS Control Knob Rotate the button to control the bass
6 TREBLE Control Knob Rotate the button to control the treble
7 VOLUME Control knob Rotate the button to adjust the audio volume
8 AC-Input Power Supply (self
adjusting)
Connect to the AC power cord
9 POWER Switch For turning the unit ON (I), OFF (0) or AUTO
shutoff (II)
When selecting the AUTO shutoff mode, the
speaker enters the standby mode when idle
for over 10 minutes
10 POWER/STANDBY LED Illuminates in green when powered (POWER
switch set to ON or AUTO)
illuminates in red when in the standby mode
(POWER switch is set to AUTO)
In the AUTO mode, the LED illuminates green
if an input signal is detected and illuminates
red if idle for over 10 minutes
11 LOOP OUTPUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connect to another pair of active speakers
12 SUB OUT 3.5mm Mini Connector If required, connect an active sub-woofer to this
output for maximum bass reproduction

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5 Installing the Speakers
This section explains how to:
•Choose the best location for your speakers (see Section 5.1)
•Install the speaker wires (see Section 5.2)
5.1 Choosing the Best Location
Before installing the speakers:
•Experiment by placing the speakers in different locations before finally
deciding on the most suitable location
•Be sure that the wall type is appropriate for the mounting brackets, that is,
either solid wood, bricks, concrete, hollow building blocks, or wood studs.
You cannot mount the brackets on gypsum walls
•Check that the mounting location is free of obstructions, such as electrical
piping, AC ducts or water lines, and so on
5.2 Installing the Speaker Wires
To install the speakers, do the following:
1. Connect the + and - stereo sockets of the active speaker to the + and -
stereo sockets of the passive speaker using the cable supplied, as follows:
Figure 4: Connecting the Active Speaker to the Passive Speaker
Active Speaker (L)
Passive Speaker (R)

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2. Connect the audio source (for example, a CD or a DVD player and so on) to
one of the INPUT connectors on the active speaker.
3. Connect the power.
4. Adjust the volume on the input source.
5. Adjust the volume control on the rear side control panel.
6. Adjust the bass and treble control on the rear side control panel.
7. If required, connect an additional set of speakers by connecting the LOOP
OUTPUT connector to the input of a second active speaker.
8. If required, mount the speaker on the wall via the removable mounting
brackets. To do so:
Mark the location of the mounting holes
Screw the mounting screws (not included in the package) into the
mounting holes
Slide the mounting bracket over the mounting screws so that the
mounting bracket is secured to the surface

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6 Technical Specifications
Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION: 2-way Bass Reflex active cabinet speaker
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1/2" MYLAR dome tweeter
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: 5 1/4” Polypropylene cone with rubber edge woofer
IMPEDANCE: 4Ω
DISPERSION COVERAGE: 130° @2000Hz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 8000Hz
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 85dB SPL @1m, 1W
DAMPING FACTOR: >100 @ 8Ω/400Hz
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q): 5.8 (averaged 100Hz – 10kHz); 6.6 (2kHz)
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI): 7.6dB (averaged 100Hz – 10kHz); 8.2dB (2kHz)
SPL MAX PEAK: 110dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 45Hz to 20kHz
S/N RATIO: > 83dB
THD: < 0.2%
BUILT IN POWER AMPLIFIER: 2x30W RMS
CONTROLS: Volume, bass and treble
STANDBY MODE POWER
CONSUMPTION:
0.7W
INPUTS SIGNAL FOR
SYSTEM “WAKE-UP” FROM
STANDBY MODE:
+8mV - +11 mV
INPUT CONNECTORS: Line level unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack
Line level balanced stereo audio on a terminal block connector
Line level unbalanced stereo audio on left and right RCA connectors
OUTPUT CONNECTORS: Speaker (to connect to the external passive speaker)
3.5mm mini jack lineout for optional sub-woofer
Looping output on a 3.5mm mini jack
POWER SOURCE: 90−240V AC 50/60Hz (self adjusting)
Shipping and Installation
MATERIALS: Frame, grill and brackets steel; cabinet ABS
WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER: Active Speaker: 2.7kg (5.95lbs) approx.
Passive Speaker 2.2 kg (4.85lbs) approx.
WEIGHT WITH MOUNTING KIT: Active Speaker: 3.1kg (6.83lbs) approx.
Passive Speaker: 2.6kg (5.73lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR): 6kg (13.23lbs) approx.
DIMENSIONS: 18.3cm x 17cm x 24.4cm (7.2” x 6.7” x 9.6”) W, D, H
DIMENSIONS with mounting brackets: 18.3cm x 17.2cm x 26.5cm (7.2” x 6.8” x 10.4”) W, D, H
INSTALLATION CLEARANCE: Front panel to wall (with mounting bracket): 22cm (8.7in)
Back panel to wall (with mounting bracket): 4.5cm (1.8in)
ACCESSORIES: 1 pair of U-shaped rotating mounting brackets with 4 mounting
bracket screws, 3m (9.84ft) power cord, 4m (13.12ft)
loudspeaker cable and a 2m (6.6ft) 3.5mm to 2 RCA cable
COLORS: Available in white or black
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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P/N:
2900- 300112
Rev:
3
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing