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Basic Hookup
1.
Connect
the
speaker
terminals
to
the
amplifier
speaker outputs.
2.
When
making
all
connections, be sure
to
connect
+
to
+
(red)
and
-
to
-
(black).
Note:
The
Voyager'Metro
II
requires
connection
of both
left
and right speaker wires to the
one speaker.
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Checking the Speaker Connections
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amplifier or
receiver
It
is
important
that
your
speakers
are hooked
up
with
similar
polarity or
~
in
phase
A simple
listening
test
will
tell
you
if
your speakers are
connected properly.
Place
the
speakers
face to face,
as closely together as possible. While
listening
to music with your
amplifier
set to MONO, reverse
the
connections
at one speaker
only.
You'll
hear a dramatic
change
in
sound.
The
connection
that
yields
the
fuller
bass and
louder
sound is correct.
Listening Levels and Power Handling
The
listed power
recommendations
assume
you
will operate your system in a
way that
will
not
produce
distortion.
Even
these rugged speakers can
be
damaged by a modest amplifier if it
produces
distortion. If
you hear
a
harsh, gritty
noise,
turn
down
the volume. Prolonged or repeated
operation
of
your speaker with a distorted signal from the amplifier
can
cause damage that
1
s
not
covered
by the warranty.
How to Place Your Speakers
Placement is one of the
most
important factors
for
sound
quality.
T
aking a few minutes to place
your
speakers
correctly ensures
that
your speakers
will
sound best in any
indoor
or
outdoor
environment. For
best
stereo
effea,
separate the speakers by at least 3-6 feet. (1 -2m).
Typically;
placement
near
a wall or other surface wi
ll
increase
the
bass
output of the speaker. Corner
placement will
give
still
more
bass.
Outdoors, placement
under the eaves
of
a
roof
reduces
exposure to constant direct sunlight and precipitation, which will extend the speaker's
life.
Placement under
the
eaves or on a wa
ll
near the
ground
will
mcrease bass. In situations
where you
need to avoid disturbing neighbors,
you may
wish to
install
the speakers on a ppst or railing facing
the house and
listening
area
(the
sound area will be more
contained).
Mounting the speakers
Before running permanent wires and mounting
the
speaker, you
may
wish to test the
speaker
placement fi rst for
coverage
and
good stereo
sound.
Use
the supplied bracket to mount the speaker
vertically or horizontally on walls
or other
sUrfaces
The bracket
includes
keyhole sockets
and
other
holes
to
suit
a
variety
of hardware. Consult a
knowledgeable person about
the
best hardware
to
use for your
particular
wall surface.
For mount1ng, remove
the
bracket from the
speaker.
If
running wires, you may wish to route
the
wiring
through the bracket's large middle hole; the
bracket will
cover
the
hole
in the wall. Mount the
bracket and attach the
speaker.
Adjust the
speaker
to face
~he
listening area.
Alternatively, you
may use
mounting
brackets
made by other
companies.
The
V.:-20
th
readed
inserts for the knob
match
various brackets and
mounting plates.
The
Voyager 70
includes
two
more
inserts
on the rear
of
the cabinet. Consult
your dealer or the bracket
manufacturer
for
more
information.
Mounting Options
Voyager 70
Insert Size
¥.4-20
Insert
location
Top, Bottom
and 2
on rear,
3"
(76.2mm)
apart
Voyager 70 mounting
inserts
Public address installations
All other models
\4-20
Top,
Bottom
The
Voyager models include internal screw holes
for
70V matching transformers used in
professional PA installations. These holes are designed for transformers with
two
mounting points
spaced
2-3"
(52-76mm) apart (Voyager
40, 50,
and 70) and
for
a
transformer adaptor plate with
four
holes (Voyager 60 and Metro II). Use self-tapping #6 x
3/8'
screws (metric equivalent: M3.5 x
10mm).
To
mount a transformer, remove the speaker
grille (see above),
and then remove the
recessed
screws
holding the
front baffle. Connect the transformer wires with wire
nuts
or solder. Test the
speaker and
reattach the
front baffle, making sure the sealing gasket is
in
place. Do
not
over-
tighten
the
recessed
screws,
or the plastic screw threads will strip.
Maintenance
Voyager
speakers require
no
more than occasional dusting or wiping with a sofr cloth. When the
speakers are
installed in
hard-to-reach
locations, you
may brush
them
with
a
soft broom. Avoid
directing
a garden
hose
at the speaker-it can damage the drivers or dislodge the wiring.
If Service SHms Necessary
First, contact the dealer from whom
you
purchased the speakers.
If
that is not possible, write to:
customerservice@bostonacoustics.com or Boston Acoustics,
Inc. 100
Corporate Drive, Mahwah,
NJ 07490 U.S.A We will promptly advise you of what action to take.
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