Dayton Audio ME825W User Manual
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1. the primary listening position will be in a seated or standing position Mount the speakers so the tweeters are at the same level or slightly above the listener s ears Speaker Installation Once you have selected the location for your speakers you are ready to install them CAUTION Be certain that there are no electrical wires water pipes or heating ducts in the planned installation area before you start drilling or cutting into the wall If there is an electrical outlet nearby turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible injury In wall speakers are designed to be mounted in the wall between the studs Once you have selected the location check to be sure you are between the studs One method is to tap on the wall you will hear a hollow sound when between two studs and a sharper more solid sound when right on top of or close to a stud An easier more accurate method for finding the location of studs is to use a stud finder The Micro Edge Series in wall speakers include a punch out template for marking the cutout To locate and mark the cutout for the speakers remove the center punch out and tape the speaker template to your wall in the desired location Drill a 1 hole in the center of the template outline Next use a piece of stiff wire a coat hanger works well and bend it at a 90 degree 5 6 7 8 angle 8 from the end Insert the bent part of the wire into the 1 hole and rotate the wire in a comple2. 9 Troubleshooting Should your speakers not work properly check the following No sound from speakers e Most stereo receivers have an A B speaker selector switch Make certain that this switch is in the proper position Mute feature is activated One speaker is playing while the other is not Check the balance control on the receiver Make sure it is centered Loose connection at either the receiver or the speaker Double check connections Bad speaker cable Replace suspect speaker cable 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 10 Caring For Your In Wall Speakers The two most common ways that in wall speakers are permanently damaged 1 Not enough power at higher volumes 2 Too much power at higher volumes Contrary to conventional wisdom more speakers are damaged as a result of under powering than by overpowering When a receiver runs out of power it still tries to reproduce the musical signal by clipping the waveform At high volume levels this clipping introduces gross amounts of distortion to the speaker eventually destroying it If the sound from your speakers starts to sound distorted turn down the volume Having plenty of reserve power will help your speakers reproduce dynamic c
3. Do not apply heavy coats of paint that might block the perforations in the grill and allow the paint to fully dry before re installing the painted grill
4. ent at 937 743 8248 Warranty Limitations There are no other warranties either expressed or implied that extend the foregoing and there are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The warranty will not cover incidental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products This includes but is not limited to burnt voice coils overheating bent frames holes in the cone or broken lead wires This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Non Warranty Service If non warranty service is required the product may be sent to the Company for repair replacement transportation prepaid by calling 937 743 8248 for details complete instructions and service fee charges daytonaudio com 705 Pleasant Valley Dr Ow m YT tel 937 743 8248 Springboro OH 45066 F DAYTONAUDIO info daytonaudio com USA m 2i n Dayton Audio Last Revised 3 9 2015 DALON ASDO MICRO EDGE SERIES In Wall Speaker Mele GEAM MIMA MISAMIS taxes User Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio Micro Edge Series In Wall Speakers These speakers were manufactured with high quality components and engineered to deliver top quality sound performance Contemporary Micro Edge low profile grill design with magnetic grill retention Long throw woven Kevlar woofer with rubber surround 1 pivoting silk dome tweeter fo
5. ng the wires to the speakers be sure to observe proper polarity Most CL2 rated speaker cable will have red and black conductors so you will connect the red wire to the red speaker terminal and the black wire to the black speaker SF terminal VE Final Installation To install the speakers into the wall remove the grills using a small paper clip this will give you access to the mounting screws Turn the mounting clamps so they are positioned as in the illustration this will allow the speakers to clear the hole for installation Insert the speaker into the hole and tighten the mounting screws As you turn each screw the mounting clamps will rotate outward to engage the wall material CAUTION Do not over tighten the clamps Too much torque may snap off the lug and the speaker will not seat securely A snug fit is all that is necessary to assure proper performance The Dayton Audio Micro Edge In Wall speakers feature pivoting tweeters Adjust the tweeters so they point in toward the listening area Properly adjusting the direction of the tweeters greatly im prove the stereo imaging of the speakers Painting Speakers To paint the grill of your Micro Edge speakers remove the grill assembly with plastic trim edge from the speaker and apply paint to the grill using an airbrush airless sprayer or spray can Do not try to paint the chassis and grill assembly together the grill should always be removed and painted separately
6. ontrasts and quick transients of music much more effectively but you must exercise good judgment too much power can also permanently damage a speaker If you hear distortion turn the volume down Specifications Model number ME525MTM ME625W ME825W Woofer 5 25 x2 Kevlar cone 6 5 Kevlar cone 8 Kevlar cone Tweeter 1 silk pivoting 1 silk pivoting 1 silk pivoting Frequency response Hz 60 20 000 61 20 000 40 20 000 Dimensions H x W x D in 7 1 2 x 14 3 4 x 2 7 8 12 1 8 x 8 1 4 x 3 3 8 14 1 4 x 10 1 4 x 3 7 8 Cut out size H x W in 6 1 8 x 13 3 8 10 3 4 x 6 3 4 12 7 8 x 8 3 4 Power handling RMS Peak 50 100 50 100 80 160 Impedance 8 8 8 SPL 1W 1m 86 3 dB 87 3 dB 88 3 dB Xover point Hz 1 800 2 500 2 500 Xover slope 12 dB octave 12 dB octave 12 dB octave Tweeter attenuation dB 3 6 9 3 6 9 3 6 9 Type 2 way 2 way 2 way Warranty Information Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and thoroughly tested before shipment Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of one year This warranty is limited to manufacturer defects either in materials or workmanship Dayton Audio is not responsible for any consequential or inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or extraction of any component of the audio system In the rare case of a product failure please contact your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Departm
7. r targeted sonic detail 12 dB octave optimized crossover featuring exclusive tuning by Dayton Audio Selectable OdB 3dB 6dB tweeter attenuation switch for effortless room integration All Dayton Audio Micro Edge Series speakers are timbre matched to provide the best home theater experience Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation 1 2 3 4 Parts Inventory Your speaker kit should include the following e 1 pair of Dayton Audio Micro Edge In Wall Speakers with Grills 1 speaker installation template Installation Tools The Dayton Audio speakers can be installed with the following simple tools Pencil 2 Phillips screwdriver e Masking tape Wire cutters amp wire stripper crimp tool Drill amp drill bits Stud finder optional Utility knife or wallboard saw Recommended for use if installing in plaster walls Speaker Location To achieve the best performance from your Dayton Audio speakers it is important to carefully select the location for installation Your in wall speakers should be installed 5 to 8 feet apart to ensure proper stereo imaging Mount each speaker the same distance from the ceiling to maintain a uniform look Keep the speakers at least 2 feet away from the corners of the room to avoid overemphasized bass reproduction For the best stereo imaging the listening position is centered between the speakers with the tweeters at ear level Decide if
8. te circle to check for obstructions If the wire hits a stud on either side reposition your template to the left or right and drill a new hole at the center then repeat the test until a clear area is located Once you have established that your chosen location is between two studs and that there are no obstructions in the wall scribe a clear line around the inside edge of the template with a pencil If the wall is made of drywall simply cut the marked area with a utility knife or drywall saw If the wall is made of plaster use a saw with a higher tooth count to reduce the chance of breaking the plaster Test fit the speaker in the hole the speaker should fit loosely and the speaker frame should cover the edges of the hole Repeat these steps for the other speaker Speaker Cable Don t compromise sound quality by using thin inexpensive speaker wire we recommend using a high quality oxygen free copper speaker cable For runs less than 50 feet we recommend 16 gauge cable for longer runs we recommend 14 gauge or larger cable Most municipalities require the use of CL2 rated speaker cable for installation in walls and ceilings Leave enough speaker cable so you can stand comfortably on the floor or ladder while connecting the speaker cable to the speakers Speaker Connection Remove about 8 of the cable jacket to expose the inner conductors Strip 1 4 of insulation from each conductor and connect to the speaker terminals When connecti
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