DAYTON AUDIO WP65BT IP66 Indoor-Outdoor Pendant Speaker Pair User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- DAYTON AUDIO
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DAYTON AUDIO WP65BT IP66 Indoor-Outdoor Pendant Speaker Pair
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio® WP65BT speaker. This rugged, all-purpose speaker is designed to deliver reliable, high-quality audio in commercial and residential applications, while withstanding outdoor environments. The WP65BT 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.
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 sys-tem, change 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 electri-cal outlet nearby, turn off the circuit breaker to avoid
possible injury.
NOTE: Your Dayton Audio WP65BT speaker is compact, but substantial in
weight. 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.
Troubleshooting
Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:
- 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.
- 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.
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
Specifications
- Model number: WP65BT
- Description: Commercial indoor/outdoor speaker
- Woofer: 6.5″ mineral-filled polypropylene
- Tweeter: 1″ fabric
- Frequency response: 60-20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 8 ohms/70V
- 70V/100V taps: 8 ohms/NC/20W/10W/5W/2.5W
- Power handling (RMS/Peak): 40W/80W
- SPL: 87 dB / 88 dB @ 8 ohm setting, 2.83V/1m
- Dimensions: 10-1/4″ height, 8-1/8″ diameter
- Color: Black
- Weight: 4.2 lbs
- Ingress protection rating: IP66
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