Parasound Outsider Owners manual

O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Outsiders Series Loudspeaker system and thank you for
choosing Parasound. Your new Outsiders were developed using the finest loudspeaker and crossover
components available. Extensive computer modeling and countless hours of listening were spent to
insure accurate audio reproduction in a variety of installations where placement compromises must
sometimes be made.

The kevlar woofer cones with polyurethane rubber surrounds and the f errofluid-treated wide dispersion
tweeters are carefully constructed to resist the effects of hostile weather climates. The specially molded
cabinets are hermetically sealed to resist the elements.

Please take a few minutes to read these instructions thoroughly to make the installation easier and
insure optimum performance.

Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack your Outsiders and locate the enclosed accessories:

Qty Description

2 Outsiders loudspeakers
2 Mounting brackets
2 Plastic speaker-to-bracket mounting knobs
1 Bag with four round stickers to cover unused bracket mounting holes

Be sure to carefully inspect the speakers for any signs of shipping damage. If you notice any, contact
your Parasound Dealer immediately. Save your carton and packing inserts for safe transport in case
you move or your loudspeakers ever require shipping.

Precautions

If you have any doubts about your ability to install outdoor loudspeakers, you should consider the
services of a custom installer . If you plan to install them yourself, always use good quality tools to sav e
time and make the installation go more smoothly.

Determine the final location of both left and right speakers pulling any wire or mounting hardware
since changes to one speaker may affect the other either aesthetically or acoustically. Look for pipes,
wiring or any other conflicting material that might be damaged before beginning the installation.

Prewiring

Before you purchase loudspeaker wire, check local building codes to make sure that the wire is rated
to comply with applicable local safety codes such as UL or CL-2. Use only stranded wire no thinner
than AWG 16, and for runs longer than 100 feet, we recommend a minimum of AWG 14. When pulling
wire, take care not to pull the wire too fast to prevent stretching the wire or scorching the insulation
from friction. Leave 2 to 3 feet of excess loudspeaker wire at both ends; it is easier to trim off excess
wire than to splice additional wire. When securing speaker wire, be careful not to pierce the insulation
with nails or staples.

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