Community DS5-B Users Manual

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Distributed Design Series

Surface Mount Loudspeakers

Installation and Operation Manual

Model Driver Diameter Description

DS5 5.0" 127 mm full-range
DS8 8.0" 203.2 mm full-range
DS8SUB 8.0" 203.2 mm subwoofer

Introduction & Product Description

Thank you for your choice of Community's

Distributed Design Series™ Surface Mount
Loudspeakers. This series is comprised of the

following models:

Model Description
DS5 5" 2-way surface-mount*

DS8 8" 2-way surface-mount*
DS8SUB 8" subwoofer surface-mount*

*All models are available in black or white.

The Surface Mount Series have a unique,
modern-looking streamlined architectural
design. Their black or white cabinets are easy
to customize since they accept a wide variety of
paints. For durability and improved sonic quality,
the cabinets have thick-wall, internally-reinforced
ABS plastic construction. This high-impact
strength construction reduces resonances,
and the rounded surfaces further reduce the

resonances that occur in at-sided cabinets.

Table of Contents

Introduction & Product Description .....2

Packing List & Feature Identication ...3

Important Safety Instructions .........4

Inn-A-Ball™ Mounting System .......6

Installation & Wiring ................7

Optional Wall Box Mounting .........10

Painting the Loudspeaker ...........10

Specications ....................11

Warranty and Servicing Notes .......11

Each model is shipped as a matched pair of
completely assembled loudspeakers, including
everything needed for standard installations.
The DS5 and DS8 are full-range models, each
with high and low frequency drivers and built­in crossover networks. The DS8SUB subwoofer

includes a built-in low pass lter and can be

used in conjunction with either of the full-range

models in applications benetting from extended

low frequency enhancement.

You can use 8-ohm or constant voltage
distribution with the built-in 70/100 volt
autoformer. Power is easy to adjust using a
front-accessible power tap switch.

We urge you to read these instructions carefully
and familiarize yourself with the features and
installation methods before you begin the job.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact Community.

Copyright © 2013 by

Community Professional Loudspeakers, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. All Rights Reserved.

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Packing List and Feature Identication

Community Distributed Design Series Surface
Mount Loudspeakers are engineered and

manufactured to be rugged and they are
carefully packed in sturdy cartons. However,
it is wise to thoroughly inspect each unit after
it has been removed from the packaging, as
damage could occur during shipping.

Please note that once the shipment has left
your dealer or the Community factory, the
responsibility for damage is always borne by
the freight company. If damage has occurred

during shipping, you must le a claim directly

with the freight company. It’s very important
to contact the freight company as soon as
possible after receiving your shipment, as most
freight companies have a short time limit within

which they will investigate claims. Make sure to
save the carton and the packing material, as
most claims will be denied if these materials are
not retained.

Although we illustrate a single loudspeaker
below to show the included parts, in fact these
loudspeakers are shipped in pairs. For a given
model, this is what’s included:

• Surface Mount Loudspeaker Cabinets (Qty 2)

• Grille Assembly (Qty 2)

• Inn-A-Ball Mounting Brackets (Qty 2)

• Hex Wrench (Qty 1)

• Small Flat screwdriver (Qty 1)

(Your wiring-to

4-pole Euroblock in base

of IAB bracket)

Logo / power tap

Logo / power tap

switch access

switch access

Loudspeaker Cabinet

Grille assembly

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Inn-A-Ball (IAB)

Mounting Bracket

Pre-wired Euroblock
male connector with

protective IP56 cover

Important Safety Instructions

Always follow these basic safety precautions
when using or installing Distributed Design
Series Surface Mount Loudspeakers and
accessories:

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions, particularly those
pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging
and electrical connections.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instruction.

• Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including ampliers) that

produce heat.

CAUTION: describes an operating

condition or user action that may expose

the equipment or user to potential damage
or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating
condition or user action that will likely cause
damage to the equipment or injury to the
user or to others in the vicinity.

DANGER: describes an operating condition
or user action that will immediately damage

the equipment and/or be extremely

dangerous or life threatening to the user or
to others in the vicinity.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re
or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

These servicing instructions are for use by

qualied service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of re or electric shock do not perform

any servicing other than that contained in the

operating instructions unless you are qualied

to do so.

• Only use attachments/accessories

that are specied and approved by the

manufacturer.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service

personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The terms caution, warning, and danger may
be used in this manual to alert the reader to
important safety considerations. If you have any
questions or do not understand the meaning of
these terms, do not proceed with installation.
Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call
Community directly for assistance. These

terms are dened below:

The loudspeakers described in this manual

are designed to be ‘own’ or suspended for
maximum acoustical performance using

a variety of rigging hardware, means, and
methods in some applications. It is essential
that all installation work involving the suspension
of these loudspeaker products be performed
by competent, knowledgeable persons who
understand safe rigging practices. Severe
injury and/or loss of life may occur if these
products are improperly installed. Please
read the section on Installation and Wiring for
additional information.

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