SOUND TOWN STPDS-65W 6.5 Inch Pendant Speaker User Manual

6.5″ Pendant Speaker

STPDS-65B (Black)
STPDS-65W (White)

PRODUCT MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Keep the manual for future reference.

2. Prior to installing the speakers into any ceiling or wall, check the structure for weight bearing ability and
   avoid contact with any wiring or plumbing that might be behind the surface area. Installing on soft materials or in areas incapable of supporting the speakers’ weight may cause personal injury or damage to the speaker.

3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

4. Use only approved and certified wiring in your installation, do not stretch or place the wire in contact with sharp objects.

5. Never overdrive your speakers to the point of distortion and always reduce volume prior to switching input sources (e.g., FM to CD).

6. Turn off the power to the speaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

In the package

|
---|---
SPEAKER & TOP COVER X 1| M4x16 SCREWS X 4
To secure the top cover
|
HANGING CABLE KIT X 2
Two 10 feet hanging cables are provided, one for main cable and one for safety cable.| 4-PIN EUROBLOCK CONNECTOR X 1
|
FLAT SCREW DRIVER X 1
Used to do the wiring to the Euroblock connector.| USER MANUAL X 1

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALL THE HANGING CABLE KITS

Attach both snap hooks to the suspension bracket atop the loudspeaker as shown in Figure 1. Attach the main cable to the center hole, and the safety cable to either of the two outer holes depending on the desired orientation. Make sure the spring-loaded safety hook is positioned as shown so it closes the loop to prevent accidental detachment.

Figure 1

1. Safety Cable
2. Main Cable (center)

Thread the plain ends of the main cable and safety cable up through the loudspeaker top cover as shown in Figure 2.

For clarity in Figure 3 the loudspeaker and its cover are not shown, but these should actually be in place per Figures 1 and 2. Refer to Figure 3 for the following steps:

1. Beginning with the main support cable, loosen the screw on the clamp, insert its plain end through one of the holes in the clamp. Loop the cable over (or through) the ceiling anchor point, thread the plain end back through the other hole in the clamp and pull that cable end until the hook reaches your desired height, then tighten the screw on the clamp. 2. Repeat this with the safety cable and clamp, looping the cable over or through an independent attachment point.

Figure 2

1. Plain Cable Ends
2. Snap-Hook Ends

Figure 3

1. Clamp
2. Snap-Hook

WIRING:

One 4-pole Euroblock connector is supplied and connect to a jack on the top of the loudspeaker as shown in Figure 4. Thread the audio cable down through the loudspeaker top cover, and then strip approximately 1/4″ (6mm) of insulation from the cable’s inner wire conductors. Insert the wire ends into the Euroblock connector terminals using the proper polarity as shown in Figure 5.1. If you daisy chain an audio cable to the next Loudspeaker, bring it through the top cover as well and connect that second cable’s wire pair to the Euroblock connector as shown in Figure 5.2. Secure all wires by tightening the screws in the end of the Euroblock connectors. Insert the Euroblock connector into the jack on top of the loudspeaker as shown in Figure 4. No jumper is necessary because the pairs of conductors in the Euroblock jack are internally connected to pass the signal through.

Figure4

1. Euroblock connector

Figure 5.1 For single speaker (only input)

Figure 5.2 For parallel speakers (input & output)

Figure 6

Installation in Outside or Moisture-rich Environments
For extra weatherproofing, apply a small bead of silicon sealant around the ridge on the loudspeaker body where the top will join it (Figure 6, arrow A). Slide the loudspeaker cover into position so its four recessed holes align with the four threaded fittings on the top of the loudspeaker (arrow B). Then insert the four provided screws and fasten the cover. Finally, press the split cover plug into place (arrow C). Also apply some silicon sealant on the inside and outside surfaces of the split cover plug before installing.

LOUDSPEAKER TAP SETTING

To gain access to the tap switch, remove the loudspeaker grille by lifting the strapping tape attached on either side of the grille. Once the grille is off, remove the tape and set the tap switch to the appropriate tap setting. CAUTION : Do NOT change the setting on the tap switch while the loudspeaker is in use. Turn off the power amplifier before adjusting this switch. The tap switch is located on the front baffle adjacent to the loudspeaker cone. You can use a Standard #2 or #3 Phillips or just press with your thumb firmly, and twist to adjust the power control dial. As shown in Figure 7 , you can make any of five different settings, although the dial has dual calibrations, so at first glance it appears to have ten settings. The 8-ohm position is the same on both sides and is for a low impedance connection.
IMPORTANT : The letters NC mean “no-connect” but they do not actually break a connection. DO NOT USE this setting if you’re using a 100-volt distribution scheme as the loudspeaker may draw excessive power; it corresponds to the highest power that can be drawn with a 70-volt source.

Figure 7

SPECIFICATIONS

How can we help you?

CONTACT OUR US-BASED SUPPORT TEAM
Simple or complex, your questions are important to us. For service, support or more information, please contact the Sound Town support team:
Email: support@soundtown.com

Sound Town Inc.
Los Angeles, California, USA
www.soundtown.com

2024 SOUNDTOWN // Features and specifications are subject to change and or improvement without notice.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>