Specifications
Distributed Design Series Installation and Operation Manual    Page 8
Surface Mount Loudspeakers
5. Adjust the cabinet position by rotating and 
tilting as desired. Then rmly tighten the locking 
screw with the provided hex wrench.
Vertical mounting
Horizontal mounting
6. Using a small slot-blade screwdriver (like the 
one provided) you can pry the logo plate out a 
few millimeters, then rotate it 90° and press it 
back in place so it reads correctly for horizontal 
or vertical mounting.
7. Once  you  have  connected  the  wiring  (next 
page), you can also remove the logo plate for 
access to the recessed tap-adjustment screw 
which you can use to set the power level for the 
individual loudspeaker as shown below.
Note: The tap switch can only 
be  adjusted  using  a  at-blade 
screwdriver such as the one provided 
with the loudspeaker.
Note:  This enlarged label shows the 
70-volt/100-volt and 8-ohm power tap settings 
for the DS8. With 100-volt distribution, do 
not use the N.C. setting.
Horizontal Mount Maximum Aiming Angle
DS5 DS8
A 8° 8°
B 20° 11°
C 64° 59°
Vertical Mount Maximum Aiming Angle
DS5 DS8
A 39° 39°
B 39° 39°
C 31° 33°










