HTD Outdoor speakers Owner's Manual

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offers an outstanding combination of performance and value in everything we make. To ensure you get the most out of
your new speakers, please take a moment to read this manual before you get started. Should you lose this manual,
you can always download or print a copy from www.htd.com.
A Few Words About Your New Outdoor Speakers
HTD Outdoor Speakers are designed to accurately reproduce high fidelity music in an outdoor environment. They
produce crisp highs necessary for an outdoor situation as well as a surprising amount of bass given their compact size.
HTD Outdoor Speakers are waterproof and built to last through all seasons. All exposed screws are stainless steel
and the aluminum grille is powder-coated so rust is not an issue. The cabinet is made of a high-impact ABS polymer
and includes paint with UV protection. The primary components include a polypropylene driver with a butyl rubber
surround and a PEI tweeter that hold up under extreme temperature fluctuations.
Mounting the Speakers
Installation of your HTD outdoor speakers is fairly simple, but if you do not feel you have the skills necessary to safely
complete the installation, please consult a professional installer. Make sure the material on which you plan to mount
the speakers can support the weight of the speakers. Hardware is provided for attaching the brackets directly to a
solid wood beam (such as a wall stud) and also to sturdy drywall that is at least 5/8" thick. Never attach the speakers
to a wall that might contain electrical wiring or plumbing.
PLEASE CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM AUDIO INSTALLER.
Although HTD outdoor speakers are water proof and can be placed directly in the elements, mounting the speakers
under a porch, eave, or overhang will improve the speaker's longevity. Placing the speaker in a corner will also help
improve bass performance. Always mount the speakers so that they are aimed slightly downward in order to not collect
rain water.
HTD outdoor speakers can be mounted vertically or horizontally and then aimed as needed to deliver the best sound
performance for your area. In most cases, you will achieve the best stereo sound and imaging if you mount both
speakers along the same wall between 7 and 15 feet apart.
1. Using the "keyhole" slots in the U-brackets as a guide, mark where the two screws will be installed.
2. If a stud is not available behind the drywall, drill a hole slightly smaller than the diameter of the drywall
anchor and insert the drywall anchor until it is flush with the wall. Drive screws into a wall stud (if
available) or into the drywall anchors leaving the screw heads protruding about 1/8" from the wall. Always
use two screws (and two drywall anchors if no stud is available) for each speaker.
3. Run the speaker cable into position and pull the cable through the hole in the center of the bracket before
mounting the bracket. Leave an extra 18" of cable to make installation and positioning of the speaker
easier.
4. With the bracket attached to the speaker (using the round bracket knobs), place the large center portion
of each "keyhole" over the protruding heads of each screw. Slide the speaker and brackets down so that
the screw head slips behind the smaller end of the keyhole.
5. Tug gently on each speaker and bracket to make sure that the screws and bracket are properly held
snugly in place. If necessary, disconnect a speaker from the bracket, tighten the screws, and then
reattach the speaker.
6. Connect the speaker cables to the speaker before connecting the other end to your amplifier: Strip
approximately 1/2" of insulation away and tightly twist the wires. For both the positive and negative
cable, twist open the binding post by turning counter-clockwise to reveal an "eye". Insert the wire into the
"eye" and tighten the binding post back down. When connecting a speaker it is important to maintain
correct polarity. To do this, be sure that the wire attached to the +, red, or positive terminal on the speaker
connects to the +, red, or positive terminal on the amplifier. Similarly, the -, black, or negative terminal on
the speaker must be connected to the respective -, black, or negative terminal on the amplifier. Most cable
is either color coded or has some type of writing or other mark on it to help you maintain consistency.
7. With the amplifier turned off, connect the other end of the speaker cable in accordance with the instructions
provided with that component. Once connected, turn on the amplifier and test the speakers.
8. Enjoy great outdoor sound!
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