SSOUNDS P10T

Contents

1. 01Safety
2. 02Unpacking and inspection
3. 03Product overview
4. 04Connections
5. 05Amplification and system setup
6. 0670 V and 100 V line operation
7. 07Ground stacking and placement
8. 08Operating limits
9. 09Care, maintenance and inspection
10. 10Troubleshooting

01  Safety

02  Unpacking and inspection

Inspect the shipping carton before opening. If there is visible damage, photograph it and notify the carrier and support@s-soundspro.com before proceeding. Retain the packaging: it is the only approved way to return the product under warranty.

• Check the enclosure, grille and finish for transit damage.
• Check every connector for bent or displaced contacts.
• Confirm the model and serial number against your delivery documentation.

03  Product overview

Three-way 10″ install loudspeaker in an IP67 moulded ABS cabinet, 50 Hz to 20 kHz, on a 70/100 V line or at 8 Ω, for worship, hospitality, retail, courtyards and conference rooms.

04  Connections

Make all connections with the amplifier powered down and its outputs muted.

05  Amplification and system setup

Use the SSOUNDS system preset for the SSOUNDS P10T on a supported DSP amplifier. The preset carries the crossover, driver protection, delay alignment and equalisation this product is designed around. Running it without the preset removes that protection and voids the warranty on driver failure.

• Confirm the amplifier is loaded with the correct preset and firmware before every deployment.
• Do not parallel more cabinets per channel than stated above; the resulting load can take the amplifier below its rated minimum impedance.
• Set gain structure so the amplifier limiters, not the console, define the system ceiling.

06  70 V and 100 V line operation

The SSOUNDS P10T can run from a constant-voltage distribution line or directly from an amplifier channel. On a line, the tap you select decides how much of the amplifier's output this cabinet draws, not how loud the cabinet can go. Choose the tap from the coverage the position needs, then add the taps of every cabinet on the line and compare the total against the amplifier's rated output.

• Keep the total of all taps on a line at or below 80% of the amplifier's rated output, so the amplifier is not driven to its limit by the distribution alone.
• Set every cabinet's tap before it goes up. On most units the selector is reached from the rear or the baffle, and neither is accessible once the cabinet is mounted.
• A tap is a transformer winding, not a volume control. Halving the tap drops that cabinet by 3 dB and frees the same power for the rest of the line.
• The 8 Ω bypass position takes the transformer out of circuit. Use it only on a low-impedance amplifier output, and never connect a cabinet set to bypass to a 70 V or 100 V line.
• Do not mix bypassed and tapped cabinets on the same amplifier channel.

07  Ground stacking and placement

• Stack only on a level, load-rated surface capable of carrying the total mass.
• Account for 8.6 kg / 19 lb per element when calculating the total load on staging or a sub platform.
• Secure stacks against being pushed over: by wind outdoors, or by crowd contact.
• Keep ventilation paths and rear panels clear.

08  Operating limits

Published maxima are specified under the conditions stated on the data sheet and are not a continuous operating target. Sustained operation into limiting shortens driver life. If the system is limiting to reach the required level, the system is too small for the venue. Add elements rather than drive harder.

09  Care, maintenance and inspection

• Clean the enclosure with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents.
• Vacuum the grille from the outside; do not push debris through it.
• Keep connectors clean and dry; cap unused multipin connectors in transit.
• Store in transit protection, off the floor, in a dry space.

10  Troubleshooting

If a fault persists, stop using the unit and contact support@s-soundspro.com with the model, serial number and a description of the fault.

Limited warranty: two (2) years

SSOUNDS products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase by the end user. Within that period SSOUNDS will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item with no charge for parts or labour. The item must be adequately packaged and dispatched, carriage pre-paid, to SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised service centre, accompanied by proof of purchase and a returns reference issued in advance by SSOUNDS. Unauthorised repair, modification or removal of serial-number labelling voids this warranty.

This warranty does not cover

• Cosmetic wear, finish, grille cloth, paintwork and consumable parts.
• Damage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, or operation outside the published ratings on this sheet.
• Damage caused by transport or handling after delivery, or by inadequate packaging on return.
• Damage caused by mains or generator supply faults (over-voltage, under-voltage, phase imbalance, surge or incorrect earthing) or by lightning.
• Water, dust or corrosion ingress on products not carrying a published IP rating for the conditions of use.
• Damage resulting from amplification or processing outside the recommended configuration on this sheet, or from third-party presets.
• Products not purchased from SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised distributor.

This warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, any statutory rights the purchaser may have under applicable consumer law. It is the sole warranty offered; no other warranty, express or implied, is given.