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This set up guide contains installation instruction of the AMK DS81 series of AMK’s Dante System 
enabled network self amplified speaker.  This speaker is designed to use in plenum rated ceiling 
spaces and can be dropped into standard square (2’ x 2’ or 600mm by 600mm) or rectangular (2’ x 4” 
or 600mm by 1200mm) false ceiling tile space with a tile bridge. 
 

Important Safety Instructions.   
 
WARNING: 

May result in serious injury. Installation and service must be performed by authorized 

personnel only 
 

1.  Read these instructions  
2.  Keep these instructions 
3.  Heed all warnings 
4.  Follow all instructions. 
5.  Do not use this speakers near water 
6.  Clean only with dry cloth. 
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings.  Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 
8.  Do not install these speakers near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, 

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

9.  Use only attachments/accessories specified by manufacturer 
10.  If the speakers have not been used for some time, unplug the speakers.  Or when there is a 

lightning storms, please unplug the speakers for safety. 
 

 

Parts Check List

 
 

1 Speaker total with one main PoE operated speaker with three(1) passive speaker with  

enclosures (The speaker enclosures are UL 2043 listed part no:

 PKG213-8QMA

 

1 Speaker Grille 

 

1 Handy Box Cover 

 

1 Electrically isolated ceiling tile bridge. 

 
When removing the speakers from the packaging, please make sure that you keep the paint masking 
card board in a safe place for any painting that is to be done after the installation. 
 

For Suspended Ceiling Installations 

 
Remove the ceiling tile from the selected speaker location that is to be cut from the ceiling, and an 
adjacent ceiling tile for access. 
 

 

 
 

12407 Mukilteo Speedway, Ste. 130 

Lynnwood, WA 98087 

p. 800.438-4026  f. 877.721.8107 

tech@amkspeakers.com   

www.amkspeakers.com  

 
 
 

Installation Manual 

DS81 

Dante System Network Enabled Speaker 

Summary of Contents for DS81

Page 1: ...er apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Use only attachments accessories specified by manufacturer 10 If the speakers have not been used for some time unplug the speakers Or when there is a lightning storms please unplug the speakers for safety Parts Check List 1 Speaker total with one main PoE operated speaker with three 1 passive speaker with enclosures The speaker enclosures are U...

Page 2: ...le in the tile bridge with the hole that was cut in the ceiling tile IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to make sure the tile bridge is oriented so it is supported by the lip of the grid Fully insert the speaker from below through the hole in the tile and its tile bridge support making sure to hold the speaker carefully to avoid damaging the speaker cone Start tightening the screws on the face of the speak...

Page 3: ...e handy box with the cover provided Three Light Indicators When RJ45 connection is made you should be seeing some lights blinking on the right side of the RJ45 connection handy box as shown From top to bottom it will be Power Dante and Status Power This shows the power coming from PoE network switch If there is no power present then the light will not turn green The speaker must be running from Po...

Page 4: ...p in the grill as shown above Important Make sure to test the speakers before installing the grille The speaker grille may be difficult to uninstall in some situations Painting the Grille Use the paint masking card board provided if you need to paint the grille after the installation Insert the paint mask between the grille and speaker enclosure then snap the grille After the spray paint is done m...

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