Phase Technology SOLARIS OUTDOOR SERIES SPF-25, SOLARIS OUTDOOR SERIES SPF-35 Owners Manual/install Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALL GUIDE

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[SOLARIS® OUTDOOR SERIES] SPF-25 & SPF-35

Owners Manual / Installation Instructions

2-WAY SURFACE-MOUNT OUTDOOR SPEAKER

Thank you for choosing Phase Technology® speakers. We know
there are a wide variety of choices available today, and we sincerely
appreciate your purchase of our product. Phase Technology
speakers are built to exacting standards and will provide many
years of listening enjoyment.

Our speakers are the result of over ve decades of designing
and manufacturing. We hold many key patents in loudspeaker
technology including the soft-dome tweeter. Our mission, our
passion is to constantly advance the art and science of accurate
audio reproduction. Our dedication insures your new speakers will
accurately reproduce all the impact, detail and delicacy of today’s
digital technology.

Regardless of application, serious audiophile listening or home
theater, we recommend that you take the time to read this manual
thoroughly before connecting speakers to your amplier or receiver.
In the highly unlikely event that you should experience a problem
with set-up or operation, please contact one of our authorized
dealers for assistance, or contact us directly.

Phase Technology Corporation
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208
Overland Park, KS 66210

855.663.5600 (Domestic)
+1.913.663.5600 (International)
Fax: [phone]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
GETTING STARTED AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES 4
CONNECTIONS 4
WALL MOUNTING 4
SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 4
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 4
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 4
WARRANTY 5
SPECIFICATIONS 5

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[SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS]

that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the product’s
enclosure that may be off sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed up or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.

12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.

14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
neither objects fall nor liquids spill into the inside of the appliance.

15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied
service personnel.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet

17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.

APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.

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[GETTING STARTED AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES]

For proper connection and therefore full enjoyment of your new Phase Technology speakers, we encourage you to read this owners’ manual
thoroughly, even if you are very familiar with installing speakers.

The Solaris speaker is designed for indoor and outdoor playback of music and home theater sources. Each speaker includes a convenient
C-clamp and pre-threaded inserts for use with most standard swivel mounts. with UV resistant, paintable, composite enclosures and aluminum
grilles, Solaris will look as good as it sounds through years of outdoor exposure.

Speaker placement is very subjective. When deciding upon a location, consider the following:
Make certain your speaker wires can be run to or are accessible from these locations. Make certain the wall or ceiling material is sturdy
enough to support the weight and vibration of the speakers. Make certain the area behind the speaker is free of obstacles such as wallstuds,
electrical wiring, pipes, etc. Each speaker should be positioned properly, relative to the listening areafor good coverage.

[CONNECTIONS]

Before making any connection, make sure your amplier or receiver’s power is turned off. Each speaker has a red (+) terminal and a black (-)
ground terminal, which will match the speaker output terminals on your amplier or receiver. Correctly connecting red to red and black to black
from your amplier to your speaker will insure correct phase connection. We recommend 16 gauge or heavier wire for the best performance
from your speakers. Choose speaker wire that denes each conductor with color coding or texture on at least one of the two wire leads to
assure proper phase connection.

[WALL MOUNTING]

The C-clamp assembly is pre-drilled for fastening to a shelf, wall or ceiling. Before mounting the Solaris speaker to a wall or ceiling, it is
important to consider the surface material the speaker will be mounted on. If you intend to mount the speaker to wood, traditional 1” long
wood screws will secure the speaker properly. Mounting to stucco, plaster, concrete or drywall will require additional measures to properly
secure the speaker to one of these surfaces. Consult your Phase Technology dealer for assistance.

You will nd it much easier to mount the speaker if you rst remove the speaker from the C-clamp. With the speaker removed from the
C-Clamp, use the C-clamp as a template to locate the desired speaker placement. Hold the C-clamp at the location the speaker is to be
mounted, then mark the mounting holes with a pencil. Secure the clamp to the mounting surface with the appropriate screws.

NOTE: For a ceiling or wall mounting, it is recommended to center the base on a stud or wood frame member within your structure whenever
possible. Before you place the speaker on the clamp, connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Once the clamp is
properly secured and the wires attached, the speaker may be attached to the clamp using the provided adjustment knobs. Hold the speaker at
the desired angle and tighten the knobs. Exercise care to avoid over-tightening the screws. Always loosen the retaining knobs before attempting
to change the speaker angle.

[SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS]

You may choose to use a subwoofer with your Solaris speaker to enhance the bass response of your music system. There are two ways to
connect the Solaris speaker with a powered subwoofer. The rst uses the sub-out connection. This type of output utilizes RCA connectors.

NOTE: Most processors and receivers have a single (mono) Sub-out. Connect the Subwoofer output from your receiver or processor to either
the left input or the right input on your subwoofer amplier. Then follow the section titled Connections to hook up your Solaris speakers.

The second option, High Level (speaker level), connects the subwoofer utilizing the speaker output terminals of the amplier or receiver. For
this hook-up method you will need two sets of speaker wires coming out of the left and right outputs on your amplier or receiver. One set
goes to the subwoofer and the other to the right and left input on your Solaris speakers.

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®

[CARING FOR YOUR SOLARIS

SPEAKER]

Your Solaris® speakers are engineered for both indoor and outdoor use and operations. Random water hitting the speaker will not damage
your Solaris speakers making it ideally suited for placement in close proximity to swimming pools and spas. The Solaris speaker is not
intended for use underwater.

Ordinary dust and dirt accumulation will not harm the Solaris® speaker. If you wish to clean the Solaris speaker, household glass cleaning
solution sprayed on a paper towel may be used for light cleanup. For heavier stains, a soap and water solution applied with a rag or sponge
should remove the dirt and stains. Avoid spraying the Solaris speaker with a high-pressure hose.

[MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE]

Because of Phase Technology’s uncompromising quality control programs, it’s unlikely that your speakers will ever need service if connected
and used as outlined in this Owners’ Manual. In the unlikely event that a problem does occur, please contact your Phase Technology dealer.
Your dealer has the necessary factory-authorized parts and trained technicians to quickly restore your speaker to its original performance
specications.

[WARRANTY]

LIMITED WARRANTY: Phase Technology warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten

(10) years for speaker product, limited lifetime for CI speakers, and three (3) years for the electronic components to the original purchaser.
Purchase must be made from an authorized Phase Technology dealer.

This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized
repairs, failure to follow instructions, re, ood or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Phase Technology. Defects in speaker
cabinets or grilles must be brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be void if the products’ serial
number has been altered or removed.

Should your Phase Technology product require service, please call the MSE Audio customer service department for a return authorization.
All merchandise returned to Phase Technology without prior authorization will be refused. For your return authorization number, please call

855.663.5600 or email [e-mail].

[SPECIFICATIONS]

SPF-25 SPF-35

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Recommended Power (RMS)

Frequency Response:

Sensitivity:

Impedance:

Crossover Frequency:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Grille:

Finish Options:

Certifications:

1” Titanium Dome

5.25” Polypropylene w/ NBR Surround
10 - 100 W
64 Hz-20 kHz
89 dB
8Ω
3 kHz
11” H x 6.75” W x 6.25” D

5.3 lbs.
Paintable Powder-Coated Aluminum
Paintable White and Paintable Black
UL1480 Listed

1” Titanium Dome

6.5” Polypropylene w/ NBR Surround
10 - 120 W
48 Hz-20 kHz
88 dB
8Ω
3 kHz
12” H x 8.75” W x 7.75” D

6.8 lbs.
Paintable Powder-Coated Aluminum
Paintable White and Paintable Black
UL1480 Listed

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