4
UNDERSTANDING POWER RATINGS
An A/V (audio/video) receiver with limited power output can
actually cause damage to your speakers. When played beyond
its power capability, it will go into clipping. This generates
spurious high-frequency signals which, when routed to the
tweeter, can cause it to overheat and fail.
Receiver
(Rear Panel)
-
+
L
-
+
R
Right
Left
+
-
+
-
OUTRIGGER / OUTRIGGER jr. Left
(Rear View)
OUTRIGGER / OUTRIGGER jr. Right
(Rear View)
WIRING THE SYSTEM
After placing the Outrigger/Outrigger jr. speakers, you are ready
to wire them. First turn off all audio system power. Use high-
quality speaker wire (#16 gauge or heavier) to make your connec-
tions. Use weatherproof wire for outdoor installations. Consult the
owner’s manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver
to confirm connection procedures.
Strip the ends of the speaker wires about 3/8" (1cm). Twist
the wire strands together for terminal insertion. Observe polar-
ities when making speaker connections, as shown in Figure 4.
Outrigger/Outrigger jr. speakers have screw-down terminals for
easy wiring. Open the terminal shell by turning it counterclock-
Figure 4.
An example of how to connect Outrigger/Outrigger jr.
speakers to a stereo receiver.
wise to expose the opening in the post. Insert a wire from
each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the
resp (red) terminal on each Outrigger/Outrigger jr.
speaker.Turn the terminal shell clockwise until it secures the
connection. Similarly, connect the – (black) terminal in the same
way.
If desired, you can use banana plugs (available at your local
electronics store) to make these connections.
IMPORTANT! Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – or – to +)
when making connections. Doing so will cause poor
imaging and diminished bass response.
Overdriving the power amplifier must be avoided. It is always a
good idea to choose a receiver with more power than you
need. (Refer to power ratings in
Specifications
on the next
page.)