User manual SONY XS-L120P5W INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS

[. . . ] This manual assumes the installer possesses skill in the proper use of hand and power tools, a knowledge of local fire and building codes, and a familiarity with the area behind the surfaces where the speakers are to be installed. 3 XS-L120P5W 42/52/62 manual 6/4/02 11:21 AM Page 4 Parts List 1. Mounting Brackets (4 - attached to speaker) 3. Thumbscrews (4 - attached to speaker) 4. Spade Lugs (4) 1 2 3 4 5 4 XS-L120P5W 42/52/62 manual 6/4/02 11:21 AM Page 5 USE AND PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Installation and use guidelines for all three models covered in this manual are the same. [. . . ] The ideal separation is roughly equal to the distance of the speakers to the listener. Try to place the left and right speakers at a similar distance from the primary listening area. When wall mounting, try to place the speakers under eaves, awnings, or other shelter to help preserve their appearance and reduce the aging effects of sun and rain. NO Try to place the speaker under overhanging shelter when possible YES 5 XS-L120P5W 42/52/62 manual 6/4/02 11:21 AM Page 6 WIRING The trickiest part of installing outdoor loudspeakers is running the wire. Pre-wiring new construction is strongly recommended, but this is not always possible. Access to a basement, attic, or crawl space can simplify the task of getting wires to the appropriate locations. If you are a do-it-yourself homeowner, you may wish to hire a professional for the purpose of running the wires, even if you are planning on mounting the speakers yourself. The terminals used on the Outdoor loudspeakers will accept up to AWG #12 speaker cable. We recommend using the largest wire that is practical to run in your installation. A minimum of AWG #16 should be used for runs up to 50 feet, with AWG#14 for runs from 50100 feet. Runs longer than 100 feet should use AWG #12. While the wire may be directly inserted into the terminals, in outdoor use standard copper wire will eventually oxidize, potentially creating a faulty connection. It is often difficult to know exactly what lies behind the surface. If you have not already done so, run the speaker wires to the source, or local volume control. If you are running wires through an exterior wall, seal the through-hole with suitable caulking or RTV sealant. mark screw locations 1 remove thumbscrews and spread bracket arms to remove 3 level 4 7 XS-L120P5W 42/52/62 manual 6/4/02 11:21 AM Page 8 6. Locate the speaker wires and strip 3/8" of insulation from the ends. Pass one of the red insulating sleeves over the "+" wire, and one of the black sleeves over the "­" wire. Insert each of the stripped ends into a spade lug, and crimp or solder them securely. Slide the insulating sleeves over the connection. Note: It is important to maintain the polarity of the speaker wiring between all of the speakers in the system. Speaker cable usually has some means of identifying the two conductors, either by color, a molded-in stripe, or markings on the jacket. Familiarize yourself with the method used for your cable, and be consistent with all the connections within the system. On the loudspeakers, the Red terminal is used for "+, and the Black terminal is " used for "­. " 7. [. . . ] Reduce the setting of the volume control until these symptoms disappear. If this is not sufficiently loud for your needs, you may require a more powerful amplifier and/or larger loudspeakers. Contact the retailer where you purchased your loudspeakers, or a Cambridge SoundWorks audio expert for advice on how to best satisfy your needs. Also, keep the volume turned down when connecting or disconnecting components in order to prevent damage from strong, non-musical transients. [. . . ]