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1. Design Series tectural Loudspeaker sir Di DA6 Arch Operation Manual ation and Install DAO Introduction Available in white or black and designed to mimic a lighting sconce Community s DA6 Architectural Surface M ount Loudspeaker is a high performance product which doubles as an attractive architectural element that can be painted to match a room d cor The DA6 shares its innovative coaxial transducer and crossover with other members of Community s Distributed Design Series loudspeaker family This means Distributed Design Series ceiling loudspeakers surface mount loudspeakers pendant speakers and DA6 architectural loudspeakers can be used where needed in a restaurant hotel lobby conference center or other facility while maintaining consistent voicing Sound quality throughout This also means Distributed Design Series subwoofers like the DLOSUB ceiling loudspeaker or DS8SUB Surface mount loudspeaker are excellent complements to the DA6 when additional low frequency support is desired The DA6 is easy to install and can be used in 8 ohm mode or in 70 volt 100 volt mode for distributed systems Applications Use one or two DA6s for music or voice in meeting rooms party rooms offices and other small spaces Use multiple DA6s in a distributed system for restaurants and lounges hotel lobbies and assembly rooms classrooms and conference rooms museums convention centers ho
2. whenever possible DA6 Spacing Guide Along Wall or Boundary DA6 Vertical Height DA6 Horizontal Spacing Density sera gt steps pe Standing Seated Audience Audience 5 6 ft 1 7m 3 9 ft 1 2m ear height ear height Maximum Effective Distance from Wall asd ad ial lene food Prasad seal head Bong D H AA A O O N A 49 250 76 Measured perpendicular from the wall surface not the flight distance from the loudspeaker to listener Safe Mounting Select a location for the DA6 that allows it to be securely mounted to a building structural member Do not mount A the DA6 to a drywall or plaster wall unless the DA6 mounting plate is also securely fastened to a building structural member The DA6 mounting plate has holes that match standard 1 or 2 gang electrical outlet boxes This isa convenient way to meet local codes and bring concealed wiring to the DA6 but by itself mounting to an electrical box is not usually a Sufficient structural mounting system When mounting the DA6 to an electrical box use the additional mounting holes in the DA6 mounting plate to securely fasten the DA6 to a building structural member Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 3 DAO Installing the DA6 Wiring the Installation Bring the speaker cable to each DA6 location before mounting the DA6 to the wall Use 16 gauge or larger stranded speaker cable for best results Leave approximately 6 15 cm
3. 1 03 1993 The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request The responsible manufacturer is the company Community Light amp Sound 333 East 5th Street Chester PA 19013 USA TEL 1 610 876 3400 FAX 1 610 874 0190 Chester PA USA September 2012 Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 7 Distributed Design Series DA6 SPECIFICATIONS Loudspeaker Type 6 5 inch two way full range coaxial surface mount loudspeaker 8 ohm or 70V 100V operation Frequency Range 80 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB Half Space 65 Hz to 22 kHz 10 dB Nominal 6dB Beamwidth 115 conical 1 kHz to 6 kHz Crossover Frequency 1 2 kHz Sensitivity 1w 1m 93 dB 125 Hz to 12 5 kHz half space 91 dB 250 Hz to 4 kHz half space Power Capacity Nominal Impedance 8 ohms RMS 100W 28 3V Program 250W 44 7V Peak 400W 56 6V Max SPL 1m Free Space 113 dB 119 dB Peak 8 ohm tap Autoformer Taps 70V 60W 30W 15W 7 5W and low impedance 100V 60W 30W 15W and low impedance Enclosure Type High Strength Impact Resistant Injection Molded ABS Plastic Paintable Environmental IP55 per IEC529 designed to Mil Spec 810 Standards Colors White or Black Paintable Mounting System Included flush mount wall bracket fits 1 or 2 gang electrical box not included Dimensions Height 11 2 inches 28
4. available service locations for countries other than the United States of America contact the authorized Community Distributor for your specific country or region SHIPPING DAMAGE If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight company Be sure to save the carton and packing materials as damage claims can be denied if these materials are not retained If evidence of physical damage exists upon arrival be cautious before signing the delivery acceptance receipt Often the fine print will waive your right to file a claim for damage or loss after you sign it M ake sure that the number of cartons shown on the freight documents have actually been delivered FIND THE LATEST ONLINE Visit Community at http www communitypro com for the latest version of this manual and the most recent product information EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meets all of the requirements in the EM C directive 89 336 EEC laid down by the M ember States Council for adjustment of legal requirements Furthermore the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30 August 1995 The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonized or national standards DIN EN 55013 08 1991 DIN EN 55020 05 1995 DIN EN 55082
5. example a restaurant audience is probably seated 3 9 ft 1 2 m ear height whereas the audience in the lobby of a public building is probably standing 5 6 ft 1 7 m ear height 2 Choose the desired DA6 installation height in the Standing Audience or the Seated Audience column The installation height is specified as the vertical center line of the loudspeaker 3 Follow the row to the Maximum Effective Distance column For best results this is the farthest distance any listener should be located away from the DA6s 4 Choose the desired DA6 horizontal spacing in the DA6 Horizontal Spacing Density column group as follows a Use the High Density column for noisy or reverberant spaces where voice intelligibility is critical b Use the Medium Density column for less noisy spaces with some absorption like carpeting and acoustic ceiling tiles where voice intelligibility is important c Use the Low Density column for relatively quiet spaces where the program is primarily background or foreground music with occasional non critical voice paging d Use the Very Low Density column for music and occasional non critical voice paging when it is acceptable to hear some variation in sound level from place to place in the room 5 If there is a range of possible installation heights study the chart for different heights to determine the best combination of height and spacing for the installation Use Community s recommended spacing shaded area
6. one DA6 For the best voice intelligibility and in noisy or reverberant environments overlap the coverage of adjacent DA6s by 20 to 30 For low level background music It s acceptable to install the DA6s farther apart It may also be acceptable to install the DA6s farther apart in voice systems when noise and reverberation levels are low see chart In high ceiling spaces such as sports facility concourses or airport waiting areas installing the DA6s near the ceiling allows a wider spacing with good coverage see chart However if the room is noisy or reverberant consider installing the DA6s at a lower height on the wall Although this mounting height will require a larger quantity of DA6s it will increase voice intelligibility without the need for higher SPL levels CAUTION Installation of DA6 loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional structural engineer approve the mounting Severe injury and or loss of life may occur If this product is improperly installed Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 2 How to Use the Spacing Chart The DA6 Spacing Guide chart gives guidelines for DA6 spacing at different installation heights The shaded areas are Community s recommended spacing for a given installation height and loudspeaker density Follow these steps to use the chart 1 Determine the audience height For
7. 4 2 mm Width 15 3 inches 388 7 mm Depth 8 3 inches 211 5 mm Loudspeaker Weight 11 9 Ibs 5 4 kg Shipping Weight 17 7 lbs 8 0 kg Community strives to improve its products on a continual basis Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice Community Professional Loudspeakers 333 East Fifth Street Chester PA 19013 4511 USA TEL 1 610 876 3400 FAX 1 610 874 0190 www communitypro com 2012 All Rights Reserved 13SEPT2012
8. 6 The connector should seat firmly in the socket Figure 1 Euro Socket Tap Switch Mounting a Plate Euro Connector Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 4 DA6 To mount the DA6 to the wall slip it over the mounting plate and slide the DA6 downwards to snap it into place Figure 2 This completes the mounting and wiring process Uninstalling the DA6 Should it become necessary to remove the DA6 from its mounting location the loudspeaker locking mechanism must be released via the small hole on the bottom of the DA6 Figure 4 A specific tool is not provided for this purpose Any simple tool such as an Allen key or screwdriver can be used The tool should be at least 4 102mm long and no more than 0 2 5mm in diameter a standard length 1 Phillips Screwdriver is usually an adequate size Push upwards and hold to disengage the spring loaded locking mechanism While continuing to push upwards and holding the locking mechanism in the disengaged position carefully lift the DA6 straight up about 1 2 inch and off of the mounting bracket Once clear of the bracket the DA6 can be removed from the wall the Euro connector disconnected and the removal tool may be withdrawn Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 5 DAO Outdoor Usage The Community DA6 is inherently weather resistant and may be installed outdoors To protect the connectors and wiring from corrosi
9. of speaker cable coming out of the wall at each location for connection to the DA6 When the DA6 is mounted to the wall this speaker cable will be pushed back into the wall or electrical box Mounting and Wiring the DA6 Bring the speaker cable through the center hole in the DA6 mounting plate Figure 1 Then securely fasten the DA6 mounting plate to the wall and electrical box if used Confirm safe mounting to a building structural member Locate and examine the Euro socket on the rear of the DA6 The inside pair of connections are for the loudspeaker The outside pair of connections are paralleled to the inside pair and are provided for convenient daisy chaining to the next DA6 MU Uu in a distributed system Note the left pair of connections is positive or and the right pair of connections is negative or Strip about 1 4 6 mm from each speaker wire and attach them to the provided Euro connector Correct polarity is critical for proper Operation so confirm that the wire is connected to position 2 and the wire is connected to position 3 on the Euro connector If the next loudspeaker is to be connected in daisy chain fashion connect its wires to position 1 and position Use a straight blade or Phillips screwdriver to set the DA6 tap switch to the position chosen by the system designer This must be done before mounting the DA6 to the wall Plug the Euro connector into the Euro socket on the rear of the DA
10. on apply a small amount of silicon seal to the speaker wires as they enter the Euro connector after making the connections Painting the DA6 Type of Paint These loudspeakers ABS plastic cabinets accept almost any type of latex or enamel oil based paint We recommend application of two coats Note however that painting the grille requires spray painting Painting Process Follow this procedure to obtain the best results l Remove the grille and carefully remove the grille foam from the grille the foam cannot be painted Discard the original grille foam it cannot be re used Order replacement DA6 grille foam from Community Clean the grille assembly and the loudspeaker cabinet by rubbing them with a lightly dampened cloth Do not use abrasives such as sandpaper or steel wool detergents or other chemicals These chemicals may permanently damage the finish Some are also toxic and Caution NEVER use abrasives gasoline kerosene acetone methyl ethyl ketone M EK paint thinner harsh A highly flammable M ask the loudspeakers so that the surrounds cones and center areas will not receive any paint We advise against using conventional masking tape and NEVER use duct tape in this application these kinds of tape generally leave adhesive residue that can be difficult to remove and that may actually cause damage Painters tape is best After cleaning apply two or more thin coats of either latex or oil based paints Latex
11. paint will adhere better if an oil based primer is used first Apply the paint with a roller or brush or spray it on except as noted below Use ONLY spray paint on the grille assembly using a roller or brush to paint the grille is apt to cause its metal perforated holes to become clogged with paint The grille should be painted separately when it is not in place on the loudspeaker Attach the replacement grille foam to the grille using an aerosol spray adhesive For best results it may be necessary to spray adhesive on both the grille and foam Spray adhesive very lightly on the foam to prevent clogging the pores The replacement foam will be oversized It must be applied to the grille then trimmed to size once in place Community DA6 Installation Operation M anual Page 6 DA6 Warranty and Service Information TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY LIMITED VALID IN THE USA ONLY The Distributed Design DA6 Loudspeaker Systems are designed and backed by Community Professional Loudspeakers For complete warranty information within the USA please refer to the Warranty Card enclosed with the product Please call 610 876 3400 to locate your nearest Authorized Field Service Station For Factory Service call 610 876 3400 You must obtain a Return Authorization R A number prior to the return of your product for factory service WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE USA To obtain specific warranty information and
12. uses of worship shopping malls sports facility suites and concourses and other public spaces Despite its compact size Community s DA6 is capable of relatively high SPL levels see Specifications Thus in many cases DA6s may be used in moderate to high noise environments like sports facility concourses shopping malls or similar public spaces Using the DA6 with Other D Series Loudspeakers Community s D Series includes ceiling loudspeakers surface mount loudspeakers pendant loudspeakers and the DA6 architectural loudspeaker All D Series loudspeakers of a given size use the same innovative coaxial transducer and crossover network That means the performance and voicing Sound quality are uniform among all three loudspeaker styles allowing designers to freely mix styles to match room d cor or layout while maintaining uniform sound quality throughout a facility Where to Install the DA6 In most installations DA6s will be distributed along a wall some distance above the listeners heads aiming down into the room The following chart and guidelines will help designers determine the best location and spacing for a particular installation General Placement Guidelines Each DA6 creates a cone shaped coverage pattern approximately 100 wide that emanates from the face of the loudspeaker pointing downwards at an angle of 26 from the wall When possible locate the DA6s so that all listeners are within the coverage pattern of at least

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