DAYTON AUDIO WP65WT 6-1/2″ IP66 Indoor/Outdoor Pendant Speaker User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: DAYTON AUDIO

Table of Contents

DAYTON AUDIO WP65WT 6-1/2″ IP66 Indoor/Outdoor Pendant Speaker
Speaker Connection
Choose Speaker Location
Troubleshooting
Specifications
References
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DAYTON AUDIO WP65WT 6-1/2″ IP66 Indoor/Outdoor Pendant Speaker

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PRODUCT

Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio® WP65WT speaker. This rugged, all-purpose speaker is designed to deliver reliable, high-quality audio in commercial and residential applications, while withstanding outdoor environments. The WP65WT features an IP66 weather-resistant ABS construction, 2-way coaxial speaker design.

6.5″ woofer with coaxial 1″ tweeter
Versatile mounting brackets for pendant mount, wall mount, or landscape applications.
Integral 70V transformer with selectable taps and 8 ohm bypass
Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation

Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation.

Speaker Connection

Remove about 8″ of the cable jacket to expose the inner conductors. Strip 1/4″ of in-sulation from each conductor and connect to the speaker terminals. When connect-ing the wires to the speakers, be sure to observe proper polarity for the best sound. Most CL2 rated speaker cable will have red and black colored wires inside the jacket. Connect the red wire to the (+) terminal and the black wire to the (-) terminal. The red (+) and black (-) speakers wires should correspond to the same terminals on the amplifier. DAYTON-AUDIO-
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Typical 70V/100V installation wiring method

NOTE: If this speaker will be used with a 70V/100V distributed audio system, do not set the 70V/100V tap to the 8-ohm setting. Doing so may damage your speaker when playing. To use this speaker with a conventional (non- 70V/100V) audio system, change the tap to the 8-ohm setting. If you are unsure what type of audio system you have, consult a professional installer before continuing.

Step 1: Remove the speaker end cap
Using a screwdriver or other flat-blade tool, turn the tap selector knob to the desired setting. Selecting the 8-ohm setting will remove the transformer from the signal path and allow a conventional amplifier to drive the speaker. If using a 70V/100V system choose the appropriate output setting for the application.

Step 2: Reinstall speaker end cap
Once you have selected the correct setting and mounting bracket you can feed the speaker wire through the end cap and reinstall.

Choose Speaker Location

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.

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: Your Dayton Audio WP65WT speaker is compact, but substantial in weight. The speaker should be mounted to a 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 . DAYTON-AUDIO-WP65WT-6-1-2-IP66-Indoor-Outdoor-Pendant-Speaker-
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Troubleshooting

Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:

No sound from speakers or quiet/strange sound:

Make certain you observed proper polarity for both speaker inputs. Check the connections at the back of the receiver, and then at the speaker.
Verify that the amplifier is powered on and the volume is turned up.
Check that the correct transformer tap is selected for your application. If you are using a stereo amplifier or a receiver, use the 8-ohm tap.
The mute feature or protection mode is activated. Check for short circuits in speak-er wiring.

One speaker is playing while the other is not playing or plays quietly:

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 the suspect speaker cable.

The amplifier/Receiver cuts out

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.