User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY AW-424 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] It has many helpful tips and ideas on properly setting up and using your system. We promise that if you take the time to read and follow these tips you'll get better system performance and more enjoyment. 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 Placement Mounting Your Speakers Connecting Your Speakers Painting Your Speakers Care of Your Speakers Specifications Model AW-424 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System Unpacking the Speakers Use care when unpacking the speakers. Remember to keep the original boxes and packing material, in the unlikely event the speakers need servicing, or if you move. For Future Reference Record the serial number and date of purchase for each speaker here. [. . . ] Wall- or corner-mounting will tend to increase the speaker's apparent bass output compared to a free-standing speaker, so take this into consideration when choosing a mounting location. Although the AW-424 speakers are constructed of the highest quality materials, common sense should be observed when using them. Placement under the eaves reduces the speaker's exposure to direct sunlight and precipitation, which tends to increase the speaker's life and minimize any potential weather-related wear and tear. (See figure 2) Figure 2 4 Mounting AW-424 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System Mounting Your Speakers Use the supplied mounting brackets to mount the speakers vertically or horizontally on exteriors house walls, deck corner posts, or other secure surface. The bracket has holes to facilitate a variety of mounting hardware. Always consult a knowledgeable installer regarding the best hardware to use on your mounting surface. Mount the bracket in its desired location. Slide the speaker/knob assembly into the mounting channels in the bracket until the speaker "seats" in the final position. Adjust the speaker to the desired angle and tighten the knobs to secure the speaker in place. (See below) You may also use mounting brackets made by other companies, if you choose. The ¼-20 threaded inserts for the knob posts are the exact same thread used by many manufacturers for their various mounting devices. To mount the speaker, loosen the knobs and remove the bracket from the speaker. If you are running speaker wires, you may route the wires through the large hole in the middle of the bracket; the bracket will then cover the wire hole in the wall. Connecting Instruction Manual 5 Connecting Your Speakers We recommend that you connect your speakers using high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 16 gauge or heavier, for lengths up to 25 feet (8m). Please contact your audio/video dealer or installer for specific cable recommendations and further information regarding special circumstances. The terminals themselves are designed to allow the use of very heavy speaker wire or connectors. WARNING: To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making any system connections. It's important to observe polarity while making speaker connections: red (+) terminals on the amplifier to red (+) on the speaker, black (­) on the amplifier to black (­) on the speaker. Look carefully at the wires you are using and note that one of the conductors of each pair will typically be identified by color, printing on the outer jacket, ridges on the outer jacket, or a thread intertwined with the wire strands. By convention, the marked wire is connected to the red (+) terminal. WARNING: Before turning on the amplifier, be certain that no stray wire strands are touching across any terminals as this might damage your amplifier. You can connect your speakers by using a variety of audio connectors such as banana plugs, pin connectors, spade lugs, etc. , or you can: 1. Push down on the connector post and place the appropriate wire through the postholes in the connectors. Be sure to connect red (+) on the speaker to red (+) on the amplifier and black (­) on the speaker to black (­) on the amplifier. Finally, check the polarity of your front Left/Right speakers by listening to some stereo music with good bass content. If the sound seems "hollow, " unusually spread out, or seems to have weak bass, recheck your connections for proper polarity and correct any out of phase connections by reversing the connections to one speaker only, if necessary. LEFT RIGHT 6 Painting AW-424 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System Painting Your Speakers If desired, you can paint the exterior of the speaker enclosure and grille to better match the speaker's surroundings. You will need: · A fast-drying spray paint specifically formulated for plastic (such as Krylon ® Fusion) · A paper clip or curved-tip awl · Masking tape and heavy paper or cardboard for masking · A clean, dry cloth Care of Your Speakers Clean your cabinets using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use any other cleaning agents or chemicals. IMPORTANT: SAVE YOUR BOXES! [. . . ] Even rugged speakers like ours can be damaged by an amplifier driven into audible distortion. The harsh amplifier distortion ("clipping") that occurs in this situation will eventually cause damage to the speaker system. This type of damage may be cumulative and can build up over time, as the amplifier is driven into overload again and again. [. . . ]