INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SMS5
Compact Two-Way Loudspeaker
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.1. Read Instructions — Before connecting and using the equipment, please read this Instruction
Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1.2. HEED ALL WARNINGS — Always follow the precautions provided on this EAW Commercial
product and in the instruction manual.
1.3. Water and Humidity — Do not use this EAW Commercial product near water; for example, in the
vicinity of a bath tub or sink, in a damp cellar, near a swimming pool, etc.
1.4. Foreign Bodies and Liquids — Be careful not to allow any foreign bodies or liquids to get into this
EAW Commercial product.
1.5. Servicing — The user should never attempt to make any repairs on this EAW Commercial product
unless otherwise indicated in the instruction manual. All repairs should be made by qualied service
technicians.
1.6. Installation — Do not install this EAW Commercial product in any way that is not provided for in
the instruction manual.
1.7. Respect the Safety Standards — The entire sound system must be designed in compliance with
the current standards and laws regarding electrical systems.
1.8. Specications — When installing and using this EAW Commercial product, keep in mind the
technical specications indicated in the dedicated section of the manual.
1.9. Accessories — Install and use this EAW Commercial product only with the accessories specied
by the manufacturer or supplied with the product.
1.10. Hearing Loss — Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. The sound
pressure level which leads to hearing loss varies considerably from one person to another, and depends
on the duration of exposure. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has established the maximum sound pressure levels that can be with stood without causing
damage, which are shown in the table below. According to the OSHA regulations, any exposure over
the maximum limits indicated in the table can reduce the hearing capacity of a person. To prevent
potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, anyone subjected to such levels must
use suitable protection. When a EAW Commercial product capable of producing high sound levels is
being used, it is therefore necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones when the limits shown
in the table are exceeded.
Consult the specications provided in the instruction manual to know the maximum sound pressure
(SPL) the speaker is capable of producing.
WARNING! This equipment has
been designed to be installed
by qualied professionals only!
There are many factors to be
considered when installing
professional sound reinforcement
systems, including mechanical
and electrical considerations, as
well as acoustic coverage and
performance. EAW Commercial
strongly recommends that this
equipment be installed only by
a professional sound installer or
contractor.
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Part No. 0010162 Rev. B 06/05
© 2004-2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 2
2. KEY FEATURES............................................................................................................................. 3
3. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 4
4. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................. 4
5. CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 6
6. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 4
7. SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 6
8. WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................. 7
2. KEY FEATURES
• 5" high-efciency carbon ber woofer CD horn loaded, 0.75" dome
tweeter
• Built-in, low-inductance passive crossover with high-frequency
dynamic protection
• Lightweight, UV/weather resistant, high density polystyrene, trapezoidal
shaped enclosure for multiple applications and minimum visual
intrusion
• Integrated mounting points for use with optional mounting hardware
• Articulated surface mount hardware included
3. INTRODUCTION
The SMS5 and SMS5W are a compact two-way loudspeaker system designed for constantimpedance. The 5” (130 mm) carbon ber woofer, in combination with a 0.75” (19 mm) soft dome
tweeter mounted on a 110° x 110° constant directivity horn, provide natural, smooth sound
reproduction, ideal for use in business music systems and indoor/outdoor background music
applications. The passive crossover is designed to reduce heat dissipation and optimize the power
response of the loudspeaker. The connections are made using gold plated banana terminals
or bipolar cables having a suitable cross-section. The enclosure is constructed of high-density
plastic, with M6 threaded inserts for use with the optional mounting hardware, and includes a
protective perforated steel grille.
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4. INSTALLATION
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The special hexagonal shape of the cabinet makes it possible
to position the speaker in various way, as shown in the gure.
The EAW Commercial plate on the front protective grille can be
rotated to adapt it to the position of the speaker. The speaker
body has four M6 threaded inserts, one each on the top and
bottom and two on the back, used for attaching accessories for
installing the speaker in different ways.
The SMS5 (SMS5W) loudspeakers are supplied
with a black (white) ball joint support for wall mounting.
WARNING: Consult a professional rigger or structural
engineer prior to suspending loudspeakers from a
structure not intended for that use. Always
know the working load limit of the structure
supporting the loudspeaker array. Always
make sure that the rigging hardware minimum
rating is at least ve times the actual load.
5. CONNECTIONS
The gold-plated banana jacks are designed to accept single or double banana plugs and two-pole
cables. They provide a method of quickly connecting and disconnecting speaker cables to and
from the speaker. Double banana plugs have a tab on own side to indicate the ground (GND) side
of the connector. The side connects to the negative (–) terminal. If you use bipolar cables, we
recommend choosing cables that have a suitable cross-section (maximum diameter 6mm), as poor
quality cables or those of unsuitable size may cause power loss and sound degradation.
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6. SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM
Freq. Range (–10 dB): 55 Hz–25 kHz
Freq. Response (–3 dB): 65 Hz–23 kHz
Horz. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 110° averaged 800 Hz to 16 kHz
Vert. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 110° averaged 800 Hz to 16 kHz
Directivity Factor; Q (DI): 6.3 (8.0) averaged 800 Hz to 16 kHz
System Sensitivity1: 87 dB, 1W @ 1m
Rated Maximum SPL: 109.5 dB @ 1m
System Nominal Impedance: 4Ω
Long-term Power Handling
HF Protection: Dynamic
Crossover: 3.0 kHz, 12 dB/octave
TRANSDUCERS
Low-Frequency: 5 in/130 mm carbon ber woofer
High-Frequency: Horn loaded 0.75 in/19 mm dome tweeter, Ferrouid cooled
PHYSICAL
Enclosure: 45° back angles, high density polystyrene
Attachment Inserts: Four points M6 threaded, two on back, one on top, and one on bottom
Mounting Hardware: Wall-mount ball-joint support bracket
Color: Matte black (SMS5) or white (SMS5W), scratch resistant paint
Grille: Matching perforated steel grille
Input Connectors: Gold-plated banana jacks
Dimensions (HxWxD): 10.4 in/263 mm x 7.1 in/180 mm x 6.5 in/165 mm
Net Weight: 8.6 lb/3.9 kg
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175W (IEC268-1
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1 Measured on axis in the far eld with 1 watt (2.00 V rms @ 4 ohms) input and referenced to 1 meter distance using the inverse square law. Listed
sound pressure represents an average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz.
2
Long-term maximum input power is determined by submitting the speakers to a power test lasting one hour, in which a special signal (IEC268-1)
is applied 20 times for one minute each, with an interval of two minutes between one application and the next. The special signal is generated by
ltering pink noise with a weighting device that bandpasses the signal with a 12 dB/octave slope below 55 Hz and above 5 kHz, and maintains the
6 dB
peak/average ratio. The maximimum power the speaker is able to withstand without sustaining any permanent damage is taken as the value of
long-term maximum input power.
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DISCLAIMER
EAW Commercial continually engages in research related to product improvement, new materials,
and production methods. Design renements are introduced into existing products without notice
as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current EAW Commercial product
may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the
original design specications unless otherwise stated.
“EAW Commercial” is a trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
7. SERVICE INFORMATION
In the event that your SMS5 or SMS5W should require servicing, please follow these instructions:
1. Call EAW Commercial Tech Support at 1-888-337-7404, 7 am to 5 pm PST (Monday-Friday),
to verify the problem and obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Be sure to have the
serial number of the unit when you call. You must have a Return Authorization Number in
order to obtain warranty service at the factory or at an authorized service center. You can also
email EAW Commercial Tech Support at: support@eawcommercial.com
2. Pack the unit in its original packaging. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. EAW Commercial is not
responsible for any damage that occurs during shipping due to non-conventional packaging.
Original packaging helps to minimize the possibility of shipping damage.
3. Include a legible note stating your name, (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number, Return
Authorization Number, and a detailed description of the problem, including how we can
duplicate it.
4. Write the Return Authorization Number in BIG BOLD PRINT on the top of the box.
5. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the unit when you call for an RA Number. We suggest
insurance for all forms of cartage.
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8. WARRANTY
Warranty: LOUD Technologies Inc. requires its authorized EAW Commercial distributors abide
by the following warranty terms for all EAW Commercial brand products (all dates are from the
date of delivery from an Authorized EAW Commercial Distributor to the end user/installation site):
Loudspeakers – 5 years; Active Electronics – 5 years; Accessories – 2 years.
What Is Covered: Defects in workmanship and materials and against malfunctions. EAW
Commercial distributors must remedy all such defects and malfunctions without charge for parts
or labor if the warranty applies. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with each
authorized EAW Commercial distributor.
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not extend to damage or malfunctions resulting from,
but not limited to, shipment, improper installation, misuse, neglect, abuse, normal wear, accident,
or to any product on which the serial number has been modied or removed. Exterior defects in or
damage to the exterior appearance are specically excluded from this warranty. EAW Commercial
distributors shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use
of EAW Commercial products. Repairs and/or modications by other than an Authorized EAW
Commercial Distributor automatically voids this warranty.
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EAW Commercial | One Main Street | Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA
TEL toll free within US/Canada 888.337.7404 | TEL outside US 425.892.6503 | FAX 425.485.1152
www.eawcommercial.com
© 2004-2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. EAW Commercial is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc.
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