DCM Speakers TO52-B User Manual
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All DCM speaker systems are designed to provide high fidelity, long life and installa-
tion convenience for commercial and residential applications. Because of their weather
resistant properties, you can use them indoors or outdoors- wherever great sound is
desired. For information on our other products, go to
resistant properties, you can use them indoors or outdoors- wherever great sound is
desired. For information on our other products, go to
www.dcmspeakers.com or call
1-800-DCM-LOUD.
PLACEMENT
Outdoor use:
The materials used in the construction of the DCM Time Out Speaker systems are
weather resistant for use in even the harshest conditions. The hardware is brass, the
grille is powder-coated aluminum, and the bracket is zinc plated, powder coated steel.
The enclosure itself is shatter-resistant. Adhering to just a few mounting guidelines will
further extend the life of the product.
grille is powder-coated aluminum, and the bracket is zinc plated, powder coated steel.
The enclosure itself is shatter-resistant. Adhering to just a few mounting guidelines will
further extend the life of the product.
Whenever possible, mount the speaker under an eave or other protective overhang.
Always aim the speaker at a slight downward angle to prevent water from accumulating
on the speaker cone.
Do not place the speaker in a location where water, snow or ice will accumulate on the
speaker for extended periods of time.
on the speaker cone.
Do not place the speaker in a location where water, snow or ice will accumulate on the
speaker for extended periods of time.
Indoor Use:
The DCM Time Out Speaker systems works very well when it is wall mounted in
indoor applications. When you place the speaker on a wall, you take advantage of the
natural boundary effect that occurs when a speaker system is placed against one or
more surfaces. This boundary effect will provide increased overall output. When you
mount the speaker against one surface (on a wall) you increase output by 3dB. When
you mount the speaker against two surfaces (on the wall near the ceiling) you increase
the output by 6dB. When you mount the speaker against three surfaces (in a corner
near the ceiling) you increase the output by 9dB. Please note that the TO52-B and
TO82-B include magnetic shielding (bucking magnets) to minimize interference when
placed near CRT monitors.
natural boundary effect that occurs when a speaker system is placed against one or
more surfaces. This boundary effect will provide increased overall output. When you
mount the speaker against one surface (on a wall) you increase output by 3dB. When
you mount the speaker against two surfaces (on the wall near the ceiling) you increase
the output by 6dB. When you mount the speaker against three surfaces (in a corner
near the ceiling) you increase the output by 9dB. Please note that the TO52-B and
TO82-B include magnetic shielding (bucking magnets) to minimize interference when
placed near CRT monitors.
Shelf Mounting:
The bottom surface of the TO52-B and TO82-B is sloped to maintain level orienta-
tion when shelf mounted.
Down Firing:
The DCM Time Out Speaker systems also work well in a down firing configuration
for spaces utilizing open beam ceilings such as offices, restaurants and warehouses.
When determining speaker spacing in down-firing installations you can use the follow-
ing chart:
When determining speaker spacing in down-firing installations you can use the follow-
ing chart:
TO52-B =120
o
nominal coverage (60
o
off axis) at 2 kHz
Ceiling Ht: 8’
Spkr Spacing: 11’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’) 102dB
Ceiling Ht: 9’
Spkr Spacing: 13.5’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’) 101dB
Ceiling Ht: 10’
Spkr Spacing: 16’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’)
99dB
Ceiling Ht: 11’
Spkr Spacing: 18.5’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’)
98dB
Ceiling Ht: 12’
Spkr Spacing: 21’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’)
97dB
Ceiling Ht: 13’
Spkr Spacing: 23.5’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’)
96dB
Ceiling Ht: 14’
Spkr Spacing: 25.5’
Max SPL @ 30W (Listener@3.5’)
95dB
DCM WARRANTY INFORMATION
DCM Loudspeakers purchased in the United States from an authorized DCM dealer
are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years
from the date purchased by the end user, and limited to the original retail purchaser
of the product.
from the date purchased by the end user, and limited to the original retail purchaser
of the product.
DCM disclaims any liability for other incurred damages resulting from product
defects. Any expenses incurred in the removal and reinstallation of product is not
covered by this warranty. DCM’s total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the
product. This warranty is valid in the United States only.
covered by this warranty. DCM’s total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the
product. This warranty is valid in the United States only.
Proof of purchase is required when requesting service, so please retain
your sales receipt and take a moment to register your warranty on line @
www.dcmspeakers.com.
www.dcmspeakers.com.