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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES 

 

Turn off and unplug all equipment prior to making electrical connections, including 
speaker wire connections. 

 

Reduce the volume level prior to making any change to the audio input source, e.g., 
changing radio stations or changing CDs. 

 

This passive speaker system is rated IPX4, meaning that it is protected from 
dripping or splashing water from any direction. However, it should not be installed 
in an area where it is directly exposed to rain and other weather conditions. The 
speakers should always be installed under a full cover. 

 

The satellite speakers should be mounted with a 15° down angle to prevent water 
accumulation. 

 

The subwoofer should be mounted in the horizontal position to prevent water from 
entering the terminal area. 

 

Ensure that the subwoofer is installed in a location where it cannot fall on people or 
animals if it becomes dislodged. 

 

Ensure that the subwoofer terminal cover is properly secured with the wires exiting 
from the bottom to of the cover with the rubber flap to maintain the IPX4 
waterproof rating. 

 

When using this speaker as part of a constant voltage speaker system, ensure that 
the amplifier power is at least 20% higher than the total power settings of the 
connected speakers. 

 

Most speaker damage is caused by clipping, which is heard as distortion. If you hear 
distortion, reduce the volume level until the audio is no longer distorted. 

 

Take care to ensure that the speaker wire connections are properly polarized. 
Inverted polarization can result in unnatural or attenuated sound, especially in the 
bass frequencies. 

 

Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean this speaker. Use only a soft, dry 
cloth. Moisten the cloth with warm water for particularly stubborn deposits. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 16220

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Page 2: ...AKER BREAK IN 5 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 6 CONSTANT VOLTAGE VS 8 OHM SPEAKER SYSTEMS 6 SPEAKER WIRING 7 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 8 SUBWOOFER MOUNTING 10 Horizontal Mounting 10 Vertical Mounting 11 SATELLITE SPEAK...

Page 3: ...e that the subwoofer is installed in a location where it cannot fall on people or animals if it becomes dislodged Ensure that the subwoofer terminal cover is properly secured with the wires exiting fr...

Page 4: ...ers carry an IPX4 protection rating which means that they are protected against dripping or splashing water FEATURES 6 5 passive subwoofer Two pairs of 2 5 stereo satellites 50 Hz 20 kHz frequency res...

Page 5: ...rated at maximum volume levels Proper break in ensures that the moving parts of the speaker the cone and cone suspension are allowed to flex and soften losing the initial stiffness and allowing the sp...

Page 6: ...fers from a traditional 8 ohm speaker system in that it uses a step up transformer at the audio source to raise the voltage and lower the current on the transmission line At the speaker end a step dow...

Page 7: ...as close as possible to the limit just ensure that the total does not exceed the limit If all speakers are set to the same wattage value they will all have the same volume level If one speaker is set...

Page 8: ...o determine the maximum size gauge speaker wire the speaker terminals can accept At the subwoofer end all connections are made using screw terminals While you can make a bare wire connection it is hig...

Page 9: ...n if your amplifier is off center the lengths of wire used for each speaker pair front mains or surrounds should be identical This keeps the impedance on each channel the same which ensures that the v...

Page 10: ...er to verify that the polarity matches at each end If you will be using bare wire for any of the connections strip about 3 8 insulation from the wire end and twist it to prevent stray strands SUBWOOFE...

Page 11: ...subwoofer Note that the narrow end of the keyhole should be on top 4 Peel the protective backing from two of the included rubber feet and attach them to the side of the subwoofer beneath the two keyho...

Page 12: ...iver remove the terminal cover plate from the rear of the subwoofer 3 Prepare wires for each satellite speaker to the subwoofer and from the amplifier to the subwoofer using the procedures mentioned i...

Page 13: ...oofer then connect the other end to the left channel output on your amplifier taking care to match the polarity at each end Repeat the process for the right channel For 70 volt installations connect t...

Page 14: ...port department through the online chat button on our website www monoprice com during regular business hours 7 days a week You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech monop...

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