MuxLab Prodigital 500221 User manual

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Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W
Operation Manual
(500221)

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions...................................................................................3
2. Introduction.............................................................................................4
3. Features....................................................................................................5
4. Package Contents ....................................................................................5
5. Specifications...........................................................................................6
6. Applications.............................................................................................7
7. Sound calibration software tool .............................................................8
8. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................9

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1. Safety Precautions
To ensure the best performance from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for future reference.
⚫Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury.
⚫Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burns.
⚫Do not open or remove the housing of the device as you may be exposed to dangerous voltage
or other hazards.
⚫To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture and do not install this
product near water. Keep the product away from liquids.
⚫Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object
or liquid falls or spills on the housing, unplug the module immediately.
⚫Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
⚫Using supplies or parts not meeting the product specifications may cause damage, deterioration
or malfunction.
⚫Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
⚫Install the device in a place with adequate ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
⚫Unplug the power when left unused for a long period of time.
⚫Information on disposal of devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please
treat them as normal electrical waste.
Copyright Notice
All contents in this manual are copyrighted, and cannot be cloned, copied, or translated without the
express permission of MuxLab Inc. Product specifications and information in this document are for
reference only, and the content may be updated from time to time without prior notice.

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2. Introduction
The MuxLab Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W (500221) is a high-performance full band and easy
installation speaker ideal for providing background music and vocal performance in a wide range of
applications and installations and is designed with advanced linear sound source technology.
The MuxLab Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W comes with a 6.5” coaxial 40W loudspeaker driver
that has excellent dispersion, wide bandwidth, and smooth frequency response which makes this the
ideal choice for today’s overhead commercial and residential applications.
To achieve the distribution of power supply, audio signal transmission, and control functions the
Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W uses only a network cable, making it a very economical option with
great energy savings.
This product is compatible with other MuxLab Dante products, including the following models:
•500220 - Dante Two Column Speakers PoE, 60W
•500765 - Dante/Quad Channel Audio PoE Gateway
•500759-TX-Dante - HDMI/Dante over IP PoE Transmitter, UHD-4K

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3. Features
⚫Supports the Dante protocol
⚫Built-in power amplifier module
⚫Precise DSP matching
⚫Power Supply via PoE
⚫Mounts easily onto the ceiling
⚫Free sound calibration software tool available
4. Package Contents
⚫One (1) Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W
⚫One (1) Speaker hole template
⚫One (1) Safety Wire Rope for Ceiling Speaker
⚫One (1) User manual (available via download)
⚫One (1) calibration software tool (available via download)
Notes：Confirm that the product and accessories are all included. If not, please contact the supplier from
which you purchased the unit.

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5. Specifications
Frequency Response
90Hz ~ 16KHz
Audio Input
Dante Audio via Ethernet
Peak Power
40W
Route Switching Control
Dante™ Controller Software
Network Interface
RJ-45 x 1
Driver Specifications
HF:1’’ x 1, LF:6.5’’ x 1 Coaxial unit
Power Supply
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3AT/BT)
Built-in Function
DSP/Dante/Amplifier
DSP Function
Gain, Mute, 5-Band PEQ, Limiter
Power Supply
Limiter PoE Network Switch
Hanging Method
Built-in buckle
Product dimensions
Φ278 X 176mm
n Hole Dimension
Φ246mm
Depth of opening
240mm
Unit Weight
6.17 lbs (2.8 kg)
Shipping Weight
8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)
Warranty
2 years
Order Information
500221 Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W
(UPC: 627699002216)

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6. Applications
The Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W are ideal for hotels, conference rooms, shopping center,
education, hospitals, retail stores, performing art centers, restaurants, airports, houses of worship, and
board rooms.
Typical Application

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7. Sound calibration software tool
The Dante Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W comes with a calibration software tool, this software tool is
useful for all types of users who want to improve the sound of their speakers. The calibration software
tool is free and available on the MuxLab website:: https://muxlab.com/support?section=software-and-
firmware
The graphical interface of the calibration tool is shown below.
Note: Note that to get the maximum power output from your speakers, you
must connect them to Ethernet Switches that provide 40W of power output
per port, or use 40W (or greater) PoE Injectors.

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8. Troubleshooting
The following table describes some of the symptoms and possible solutions regarding the Dante
Ceiling Speaker PoE, 40W.
symptom
Probable cause
Possible solution
No Speaker found
•The Speaker is not
connected to the
network.
•The Speaker is not
powered on correctly.
•The Speaker is
connected to a
different Subnet
Check that the network cable
is properly connected to the
Speaker.
Verify the Ethernet Switch
being used supports 40W
PoE power, or use a 40W (or
greater) PoE Injector.
Make sure you are in the
same subnet as your Speaker.

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