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TIC
Outdoor
Weatherproof Design
True 360° Sound
In-ground or surface mount
Full range
driv
5”-8” co-axial drivers
1” aluminum tweeters
Surge protected
Teflon® sealed
8 Ohm Impedance
70v optional for Commercial
Installations
1m 14/2 Dbl. Insulated tail
ABS Impact Resistant Formulated
Enclosure
Aesthetically, unobtru
green finish
©TIC Corporation U.S.A.
Omni
Speakers Feature
100
W or 200W speaker
ers
(model dependent)
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Manufacturers
Name:
TIC
Model
Number:
Dealers Name:
Purchase
Date:
This TIC Product Conforms to all applicable:
We recommend you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together
with this owners guide for safe k
TIC Corporation
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Directives
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IInnddeexx…
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Introduction ………………….……………
Component List …………………….…….
Pre-Installation …………
Connection Cable ……… ……………....
Exterior Installation ………………………
Maintenance ………………………………
Customer Service ………………..………
Warranty …………………………..………
Trouble Shooting ……...…………….…... 9
Technical Specifications …………….….. 10
Thank You for purchasing
product from TIC Corporation. Please read the enclosed
installation guidelines carefully and thoroughly to ensure
years of trouble free service from your new TIC exterior
audio products.
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another high quality audio
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Carefully unpack your new TIC
save all packaging materials for possible future use. Check
that your new TIC product contains all system parts
detailed in the
install or use your
appear missing or damaged.
Corporation
!WARNING!
keep all plastic bags away from
Components list
new
TIC produ
or your TIC Dealer as soon as possible.
to avoid possible suffocation or injury please
exterior
. Do not attempt to operate,
ct if any components
If so, p
product and
lease notify TIC
children and pets
.
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1x (GS3, GS7L)
2x (GS5, GS5L, GS10)
1x (GS3, GS7L)
2x (GS5, GS5L, GS10)
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1x
1x
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Outdoor Omni Speakers
1M 14/2 cable tail
30ft. cable
New product offer (enclosed
with literature)
Instruction Manual
Warranty Card
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Nee
d Professional Help?
Please read this owners guide carefully before installation. Failure to follow
these instructions fully or incorrect installation may damage your new TIC
products and any third party equipment used in your new system
This may also Void any warranty for your new TIC products. If you are unsure
of your ability to fully understand and fully complete the installation of this TIC
product, please consult a professional installer.
Note:
TIC Corporation always recommends t
components prior to exterior installation. Test your components near a mains
power and, if required,
perhaps inside. Ensure all components are working smoothly and correctly
before exterior placement and operation.
EExxtteerriioor
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…
receiver
installation
hat you test your product and its
amplifier source somewhere convenient,
.
Before you begin
carefully select the locations of your new TIC products.
the installation of your new TIC outdoor product,
please
In general;
1. Select a reasonably level surface
2. Ensure your new TIC outdoor speaker cables or power source if
3. Do not place your TIC outdoor speakers in a depre
4. Wherever possible avoid long term exposure of your new TIC outdoor
5. When installing either burial cable or TIC’s in-ground outdoor speakers
A note on Speaker Cable;
TIC
quality speaker cable, however just about any reasonable speaker cable may
be used including existing runs that may be in place. For standard 8
installations of 10 – 25ft., just about any 16/18 gauge 2 core cables can usually
be used although we would prefer a double insulated or burial spec cable be
used. For longer runs of 25 – 100ft. 10/14 gauge cable can be used however
resistance down the
Please visit TIC Corporations website at
Audio Installation Basics articles under Technical Resources for more in depth
exterior audio and cable guidelines.
for the installation of your new TIC
outdoor speakers. For surface speakers this will prevent movement or
excessive vibration during use. This will also ensure more uniform
sound dispersion.
req
uired, can easily reach your new speakers. Some people even pre
lay string as a guide ensuring that there are no obstructions or
difficulties such as concrete paths or architectural feature impediments.
While most if not all TIC outdoor speakers use and recommend burying
the cable lightly 4-6 inches, if the cable is surface mounted you must
make sure the cable is placed where it cannot be tripped over, pulled,
abraded or crushed.
water poo
speakers to chlorinated solvents, acids such as those often contained
in fertilizers and other solvents which have the potential to eventually
wear t
please be very aware of any submerged plumbing, piping such as
sprinklers or irrigation and wiring already in existence.
recommends the use of our SPC
ls or in the direct path of sprinklers.
he components prematurely.
30, 50 or 100’ double insulated high
line will become a contributing factor.
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ssion or area where
and review the
-
Before actually sinking the cable, run the cable from your unit to the power
source or amplifier. Ensure your cable run avoids any obstacles such as
sunken sprinkler pipes or piping and electrical cable to your house. Once the
ca
ble runs are where you like them, connect your speakers and power source
to ensure correct operation
at both ends and continue.
before
sinking the cable.
Disconnect the cable wire
An Important note on
Pleasure proper polarity when connectin
This is very important and will result in poor sound reproduction and possibly
equipment damage if not connected correctly. This is normally avoided by
ensuring + to + and – to – or as sometimes color coded Red to Red and B
to Black from your amplified source to your speakers respectively.
Once you have tested your cable run in step 3, it is time to sink the cable. 4of cover is normally recommended to offset accidental disturbance, movement
of the earth etc. but your specific onsite conditions will apply. Should you wish
to secure the installation of your unit then simply clamp, by way of a “U” spike
etc. the cable directly beneath the unit
Polarity
!
g your new TIC outdoor speakers.
lack
6”
.
Reconnect the speakers and
correct “Polarity” matching.
your receiver
amplifier
being careful
to ensure
Once connected properly, fill in all trenches, sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer;
TIC Corporation will in no way be held responsible for the improper or
unsecured installation of this product. Any and all damage
installation or use of this product is the purchaser and final
responsibility.
MMaaiinntteennaannccee…
Occasional maintenance of your TIC products cannot hurt and may help
greatly. Inspect the installation area
particulate matter from impeding or building up around the output grill area. The
units may be cleaned using very mild detergents like dishwashing liquid if
desired. A hose with clean water may also be used but please avoid using high
p
ressure or forcing water into the grill or acoustic ports.
arising from the
installer’s sole
…
regularly
removing
and twigs, dirt or
In very cold climates with moderate to heavy snowfall an old trick from the
major theme parks we supply world wide is to place a plastic bag over the unit
for the winter or periods it may be
CCuussttoommeer
For any additional help please contact TIC Corporation at (800) SPX-OMNI, on
line at
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happy to assist you at any time. Also please visit our website for FAQ
(frequently asked questions) and full contact information.
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TIC Corporation offers a full, UCC approved, one year full parts and labor
w
arranty on all its products as standard however there are other 3 and 5 year
warranties in use with various TIC authorized Dealers world wide. Please check
your enclosed Warranty card
applies to you. Also please
posted on our website at
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, or by email at
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note TIC Corporation General Terms & Conditions
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n use or
info@t
or your Dealer receipt
under such snowfall.
iccorp.com
for further information.
where we would be
to find out which one
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1. The TIC
2. The
n NNootteess……
cable ins
only permanently
GS5L & GS7
voltage 25W/ 12v, lamp. This also requires you to connect the low
voltage lighting transformer.
GS10
Omni Speaker model requires no in-ground speaker or
tallation
. This omni speaker unit is often used portably and is
installed to the
models also provide a gentle 360° light using a low
customer’s specification.
TTrroouubblle
Problem
No Sound
No Sound from one
speaker
e SShhoooottiinngg……
Please Check
Check the speakers are connected to the cable
correctly.
Check the speaker cable is connected to the receiver
amplifier correctly.
Check the receiver amplifier
mains, is not on “mute”, has no headphones attached
and that the Channels used for the exterior speakers
(usually A or B) is in operation.
Refer to the owners guide that came with your
receiver amplifier.
Most initial problems are connectivity, please try a
different connection cable to your outdoor speakers
or equipment
Check the “balance” control on your receiver
amplifier.
Check all
speaker.
1. Disconnect the “wo
receiver amplifier connection/ channel. Switch the
cord from the non-operating speaker from its current
connection to the “working” speaker connection. If
the speaker now works the problem is your receiver
amplifier.
2. Reconnect as
at the “working” speaker directly and connect it
directly to the non-working speaker. If the speaker
now works the problem is somewhere in the original
speaker cable.
3. If the speaker still does not work the problem is
speaker.
.
connections and cable to the inoperable
rking” speaker from the
original. Remove the speaker cable
is powered “on” at the
the
One speaker sound
distorted, lower
volume or “different”
Treble or Bass
s
Follow same procedure as above for “No Sound”.
Check the “tone” setting on your receiver amplifier.
Adjust the Treble and Bass settings on your receiver
amplifier.
Check the connections carefully from the amplifier to
your speakers and ensure correct Phase (+ to + and
–
to – accordingly). Poor sound replication is
expected from a speakers or speakers out of
or
phase.
polarity
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GS3, GS5, GS5L, GS7, GS10 Models
Speaker Drivers
Woofer
Cabinetry
Frequency Re
Sensitivity @1W/1m
Continuous/ Peak
GS3
Tweeter
sponse
5” or 8” full range Co-Axial Drivers
I
njection molded PP cone
(s)
Butyl rubber surround
1"
aluminum
Impact resistant ABS
Grill
Anodized “sound assist”
5”: 67Hz – 19kHz
8”: 36Hz – 19kHz
5”: 86db
8”: 89db
5”:
8”: 100 / 200W
GS5
± 3db
50 / 100W
GS5L
with
GS7L
GS10
Unit Size
Unit Wt.
Pack Size
Pack Wt.
TIC Corporation engages in continual product research and development, new
materials, production methods and design improvements. TIC Corporation therefore,
reserves all rights to change or improve products specifications without notice.
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