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1. Your Dayton Audio QS204 4 speakers are compact but substantial in weight They should be mounted into solid structure not drywall If drywall mounting is required use high strength anchors designed for heavy loads such as light fixtures To avoid personal injury please make sure the location you choose for mounting your speakers can safely support their weight 2 Installation Options Please see the below images for installation examples A Horizontal Wall Mount B Vertical Wall Mount C Horizontal Wall Mount Two Speakers Array D Corner Wall Mount Three Speakers Array E Pendant Mount Four Speakers Arrav Requires Arrav Bracket Sold Separatelv e e ii 4 I To mark the proper locations for drilling place the multi angle bracket against the mounting surface and choose the holes vou want to use for mount ing Then use a pencil to mark the hole locations on the mounting surface prior to drilling Remove the bracket before drilling the holes in order to avoid damage to the bracket After drilling the mounting holes install the large half of the bracket firmly to the mounting surface in the desired orientation using appropriate mounting hardware 4 Final Installation To complete mounting the speaker choose the desired orientation vertical or horizontal and then slide the speaker into the large half of the bracket then install the small half of the bracket the endcap using the long scr2. mer chantability 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 which 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 m daytonaudio com 705 Pleasant Valley Dr m m DAVTONAUDIO tel 937743 8248 Springboro OH 45066 i info daytonaudio com USA mA Dayton Audio Last Revised 1 16 2015 4
3. a 70V 100V distributed audio system do not set the 70V 100V tap to the 4 OHMS setting Doing so may dam age your speaker when playing Instead choose the desired 70 100V tap the one that provides the desired amount of output using the selector switch and the adjustment process described above The speaker is already pre configured for use with a 70V 100V system If you are unsure what type of audio system you have consult a professional installer before continuing Choose Speaker Location Because of their well behaved off axis response and excellent dispersion your new Dayton Audio speakers are less critical to position than most commercial loudspeakers Simply place them 5 8 feet apart wherever you desire music for the best possible performance If you will be installing your speakers outdoors select locations facing your listening area that are protected from rain snow and out of direct sunlight for extended product life Because these speakers feature an open bass reflex port avoid mounting them facing upward in an area exposed to weather to prevent col lecting standing water Choose 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 begin drilling If there is an electrical outlet nearby turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible injury NOTE
4. control on the receiver Make sure it is centered e Loose connection at either the receiver or the speaker Double check connections e Bad speaker cable Replace the suspect speaker cable Amplifier Receiver cuts on and off e 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 Caring For Your Speakers The two most common ways that loudspeakers are permanently damaged 1 Not enough power at higher volumes 2 Too much power at higher volumes Contrary to conventional wisdom far more speakers are damaged as a result of under powering than by overpowering When an amplifier runs out of power it still tries to reproduce the musical signal by clipping the waveform At high volume levels this clipping sends extreme amounts of distortion energy 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 contrasts and quick transients of music much more effectively but use good judgment too much power will also permanently damage a speaker Again if you hear distortion or audible distress turn the volume down The QS204 4 speakers are designed to withstand outdoor environments including incidental exposure to water Th
5. d wire to the red speaker terminal and the black wire to the black speaker terminal The red terminal on the back of the speaker should correspond to the red terminal on the amplifier and same for the black terminal The speaker terminals are of the push type so push in on each terminal to allow the wire to be inserted Torquing the terminal in any way is not necessary and may cause damage NOTE This speaker is pre configured from the factory for 70V 100V operation This may cause low output when connected directly to an amplifier To use this speaker with a conventional non 70V 100V audio system follow the below process to change the 70V 100V tap setting Step 1 Remove the grill The entire grill frame should be removed by hand tools are not necessary though some force may be required to dislodge the grill fasteners Grasp the frame at a corner and pull directly away from the speaker housing Step 2 Set 70V 100V Tap to 4 OHMS Using a screwdriver or other flat blade tool turn the tap selector knob until the 4 OHMS setting is selected This will remove the transformer from the signal path and allow a conven tional amplifier to drive the speaker to full output Step 3 Replace Grill Frame To reinstall the grill frame align the pegs on the frame with the openings on the speaker enclosure then press in firmly Rotate the logo as required for proper orientation when installed NOTE If this speaker will be used with
6. ews provided Note If the speaker does not slide easily into the bracket in the desired orientation rotate it 180 degrees and try again The speaker is intended to slide into the bracket in only one direction CAUTION Do not over tighten the endcap screws Too much torque may crack the plastic bracket A snug fit is all that is necessary to assure proper performance Step 1 Install the multi angle bracket Horizontal Wall Mount Vertical Wall Mount Two Speakers Array Three Speakers Array Option D Option 2 Step 2 Install the speaker Horizontal Wall Mount B Vertical Wall Mount Option f Option Step 2a Install speaker Step 2b Install endcap Two Speakers Array Three Speakers Array 5 6 Troubleshooting Should your speakers not work properly check the following No sound from speakers or quiet strange sound e Make certain you observed proper polarity for both speaker inputs Check the connections at the back of the receiver and then at the speaker e Verify that the amplifier is powered on and the volume is turned up e Check that the correct transformer tap is selected for your application If you are using a stereo amplifier or a receiver use the 4 ohm tap e 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 e Check the balance
7. ey are not designed to be washed us ing a pressure washer or hose nozzle If debris accumulates on the housing of the speaker use a damp sponge or cloth to remove it This product is not suitable for washdown duty or locations requiring explosion proof electrical hardware Specifications Model Number QS204 4 QS204W 4 Description Commercial Indoor Outdoor Speaker Pair Woofer 2 4 Mineral Filled Polypropylene Tweeter 1 Treated Silk Dome Frequency Response 70 20 000 Hz Impedance 4 Ohms 70V 70V 100V Taps 40W 20W 1 0W 5W 2 5W 4 Ohms Power Handling RMS Peak 40W 75W SPL 1W 1m 87 dB Dimensions HxWxD 5 4 x 15 2 x 10 3 Color Black White Weight 7 5 Ib Ingress Protection IP Rating IP 51 Warranty Information Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and are 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 on inconsequential damage to any other unit or com ponent 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 Department at 937 743 8248 Warranty Limitations There are no other warranties either express or implied which extend the foregoing and there are no warranties of
8. varoned 7OV COMMERCIAL SPEAKER PAIR Model QS204 4 QS204W 4 User Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio QS204 4 Commercial Speakers These rugged all purpose speakers are designed to deliver reliable high quality audio in commercial environments and professional installations while withstanding outdoor environments They feature a modular Quadrant stvle design weather resistant ABS construction high quality components and exclusive acoustic design and tuning by Dayton Audio for outstanding performance and value Dual 4 polypropylene cone woofers with rubber surround 1 Treated silk dome tweeter Versatile multi angle mounting bracket Integral 70V transformer with selectable taps Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation 1 2 3 Speaker Connection NOTE Make sure to use the appropriate type of two conductor speaker cable for your application Note that most municipalities require the use of CL2 rated speaker cable for cable runs through walls and ceilings Speaker Wiring 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 connecting the wires to the speakers be sure to observe proper polarity for the best sound Most CL2 rated speaker cable has red and black conductors within the jacket so connect the re
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