Atlantic Technology AW-424 Speaker System User Manual
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1. International Corp and may not be duplicated or reproduced by any means whether physical electronic or otherwise without prior written consent from Atlantic Technology International Corp Atlantic Technology and the Atlantic Technology logo are registered trademarks of Atlantic Technology International Corp Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing Atlantic Technology International Corp reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice without obligation to modify existing units 3m Description Instruction Manual Description Figure 1 Model AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System Congratulations on your purchase of the Atlantic Technology AW 424 indoor outdoor speaker system Utilizing tough environmentally resistant materials and state of the art acoustic design the AW 424 lets you take T Atlantics famous sound outdoors The advanced design of these speakers deliver detailed articulate sound for a dramatic listening experience Each speaker contains two GLH Graph ite Loaded Homopolymer 4 Ys inch 115mm woofers and an advanced 1 25mm ferrofluid cooled damped soft dome tweeter with a powerful neodymium magnet structure The drivers are mounted in an acoustically inert heavily reinforced enclosure made from mineral filled polypropylene This is a far more neutral less ringy material than is typically used with conventional outdoor speakers and it contribut2. 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 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 Remove inch 13mm of insulation from each wire end 2 Twist the stranded wire together keeping the two ends separate 3 Push down on the connector post and place the appropriate wire through the postholes in the connectors Its important to observe polarity while making speaker connections red terminals on the amplifier to red on the speaker black on the ampli fier 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 athread intertwined with the wire strands By convention the marked wire is con nected 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 Finally check the polarity of your front Left Right speaker
3. 5kHz 3rd order Sensitivity 88dB Recommended Amplifier Power 10 150 Watts RMS Dimensions w grille W x H x D 6 875 x 12 5 x 6 5 175 x 320 x 166mm Weight ea 12lbs 5 5kg IMPORTANT NOTE The power recommendation for these speaker systems assumes that you will not operate your amplifier receiver in a way that produces distortion Even rugged speak ers 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 Such damage is easily identifiable through examination of the damaged speaker s voice coil and is not covered by the warranty Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing As part of our ongoing program of continuous product improvement Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifica tions or appearance at any time without notice Atlantic TECHNOLOGY 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Norwood MA 02062 781 762 6300 www atlantictechnology com 015 1424
4. System AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System lt O r O ne lt el 2 Table of Contents AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System Table of Contents Model AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System 2 Unpacking the Speakers 3 Descriptions Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology products Your new speaker 3 Model AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System components are precision crafted to give you years of enjoyable trouble 3 Placement free service This manual covers the Atlantic Technology AW 424 speaker 4 Mounting Your Speakers components 5 Connecting Your Speakers 6 Painting Your Speakers IMPORTANT Although it may seem like asking for driving directions 6 Care of Your Speakers please take a few moments to read all of this booklet It has many 7 Specifications 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 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 servic ing or if you move For Future Reference Record the serial number and date of purchase for each speaker here The serial number is found on the speaker terminal panel on the back of the enclosure Serial Number Date of Purchase The contents of this manual are Copyright 2005 by Atlantic Technology
5. e paint manufacturer s directions Be careful not to fill the threaded inserts with excessive paint ePaint only the upper surface of the knobs Do not contaminate the treaded posts with paint eLet dry thoroughly then carefully remove the masks and tape from the cabinet Painting the grilles and bracket e Apply one coat of paint being careful not to fill in the holes in the metal grille with paint as this will seriously degrade the sound elf necessary you may apply a second coat to the bracket AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System Care of Your Speakers Clean your cabinets using a soft lint free cloth If you wish you can slightly moisten the cloth with plain water Do not use any other cleaning agents or chemicals IMPORTANT SAVE YOUR BOXES f you can do so save the car tons packing pieces and plastic bags that came with your speakers They will be useful in case you move or have to ship your loudspeak ers for any reason In any case save all packing materials until you are certain that the systems have suffered no damage in shipment If you find such damage either visible or internal contact your dealer imme diately Specifications A Instruction Manual Specifications Model AW 424 Type 2 way with Sealed Indoor Outdoor Speaker Drivers Woofer 2 4 115mm GLH Tweeter 1 1 25mm soft dome Frequency Response 70Hz 20kHz 3dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 3
6. es to the AW 424 s amaz ingly musical sound All the component parts of the AW 424 have been designed for durabil ity under harsh conditions UV and impact resistant cabinets aluminum powder coated grilles and mounting brackets and gold plated speaker terminals Speaker Placement Placement has a significant impact on the sound of your system Please take a few minutes to experiment with different speaker locations to assure that you obtain pleasing sound and adequate coverage of your primary listening area before you commit to running speaker wire and permanently attach ing the mounting brackets The speakers should be far enough apart 6 to 10 feet 2 3 meters is usually best that you get a good stereo image when they are playing but not so far apart that the sound seems to come only from each individual speaker 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 Place ment 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 m4 Mounting Mounting Your Speakers Use the supplied moun
7. s 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 Be sure to connect red on the speaker to red on the amplifier and black on the speaker to black on the amplifier gt E Painting me 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 e A fast drying spray paint specifically formulated for plastic such as Krylon Fusion e A paper clip or curved tip awl e Masking tape and heavy paper or cardboard for masking eA clean dry cloth To prepare for painting e Remove the bracket e Use the paper clip or awl to remove the grille Gently pull the grille at each corner until it can be removed by hand e Cut the paper or cardboard to the size of the baffle the surface that contains the speaker elements and the terminal area on the rear panel Mask these areas off eWrap masking tape around the threaded posts of the knobs eUse a small piece of masking tape to cover the threaded insert e Use the clean dry cloth to wipe any dust or dirt off the cabinet Painting the cabinet and knobs e Apply two thin coats of plastic compatible paint following th
8. ting brackets to mount the speakers vertically or hor izontally 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 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 AW 424 Indoor Outdoor Speaker System Mount the bracket in its desired location Reattach the knobs to the speaker and tighten them partially down 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 14 20 threaded inserts for the knob posts are the exact same thread used by many manufacturers for their various mounting devices Connecting Instruction Manual 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 Remember the lower the gauge number the heavier the wire Use heavier gauge wire for longer runs Please
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