ADS AW600 Owner's Manual

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wiringWireUse two-conductor stranded-type, insulated wire to connect the speakers to the amplifier. "Lamp" wireor "zip cord" works well. If you are running wiring within the walls, make sure that it complies withyour local building codes pertaining to low-voltage wiring. Use at least 16 gauge for runs of less than50 feet. Use 14 gauge or larger wire for longer runs. The resistance of 18 gauge or smaller wire cancause a bass response peak if used for more than a few feet.Preparing the wireEstimate the amount of wire needed. Allow enough extra wire so you can move the speakers ifnecessary. Separate the conductors of each wire pair a few inches in from the end. Strip about 3/8"insulation from each conductor. Be careful not to cut into the wire itself. Twist the strands of theconductor together to avoid fraying. For outdoor use, it is recommended to terminate the wire withgold-plated pin-type terminals and insulate the wire-to-pin connection with silicone filled heat-shrinktubing. Bare copper wire can corrode and cause unreliable connection over time.PolarityThe polarity - the positive/negative orientation of the connections - for every speaker-to-wire and wire-to-amplifier connection must be the same so the speakers will be "in phase". If the polarity of oneconnection is reversed, bass output is reduced and stereo imaging is degraded. All wire is marked soyou can identify the two conductors. There may be ribs or a stripe on the insulation of one conductor.The wire may have clear insulation with different color conductors (copper and silver). Decide whichconductor you will use for "positive" and which for "negative". Then be consistent with every speaker-to-wire and wire-to-amplifier connection.Speaker input connectorsThe speakers have color coded push-to-connect input terminals that accept virtually all types of speakerwire. Push the back of the terminal to open the wire access hole. Put the stripped wire or pin terminalinto the hole and release the terminal.Making the connectionsConnect the positive conductor of one wire to the red input connector of one speaker and to the redor "+" speaker output connector of the associated amplifier channel. Connect the negative conductorof the wire to the black terminal of the speaker and to the black or "-" connector of the associatedamplifier channel. Repeat the procedure for the other channel. Be sure to follow exactly the sameconnection procedure for both channels.speaker protectionThe speakers have a solid-state, fully automatic tweeter protector. This device reduces the power to thetweeter when the speaker is operated at unsafe power levels. The protector resets itself when poweris reduced to a safe operating level. If high power operation causes the tweeter to stop playing, turndown the volume control until normal sound resumes.Note: The tweeter protector provides a significant level of protection, however, itdoes not guarantee that the tweeter cannot be damaged. Always be careful whenoperating the speakers at a high volume level.maintenanceThe drivers require no routine maintenance. Do not let anything touch the drivers. Do not vacuum cleanthe drivers or front panels of the speakers. Some dust accumulation on the drivers is normal and does notaffect the sound in any way. Heavy dirt buildup may be carefully removed with a soft paintbrush ifnecessary. The enclosures of your a/d/s/ speakers require no maintenance other than dusting. Dust thespeakers with a dry or slightly damp cloth. To clean the grills, remove them from the speaker and vacuumthem. Do not vacuum the grille while they are on the speakers.3

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