Outdoor Patio Speaker
(400-1248B)                Connections                Faxback Doc. # 39801


Two terminals are provided on the rear of the speaker system for connection
to your amplifier.  Use speaker wire or ordinary 18-gauge SP-T lamp cord
("zip cord") for distances between amplifier and speaker of 50 feet (15 m)
or less.  Over 50 feet (15 m), use heavier 16-gauge wire.  In multi-speaker
monophonic installations and stereo systems, where phasing is important,
use a color-coded wire, one with a marker yarn or some other means of
distinguishing one wire of the pair from the other (SP-T lamp cord usually
has one wire identified by a thin outside ridge molded into the plastic
insulation).

PHASING

All Realistic Speaker Systems have one terminal coded.  Examples:  com., +,
red dot.

All speaker systems with these so-marked terminals connected to the same
amplifier terminal will be identically phased.  This is important to avoid
phase cancellation when two or more speaker systems are operated together
for monophonic reproduction.  Stereo amplifier terminals are usually coded
for correct phasing.  Connect the speaker-coded terminals to the coded
amplifier terminals.  For example, if the speaker wire from the coded 
terminal of one speaker goes to the amplifier terminal marked G or Com. the
other similarly coded wire from the second speaker should connect to the G
or Com. terminal of the other channel of the amplifier.  The above procedure
assumes the use of a stereo amplifier or two identical mono amplifiers for
the two channels.  With nonidentical amplifiers, or where doubt exists as
to phasing, correct phasing can be determined as follows:  (1) connect your
system for stereo; (2) play a monophonic recording containing heavy bass
passages; (3) place the speakers about one foot (30 cm) apart and facing
each other.  Reversing the wires to one of the speakers will either increase
or decrease the bass response.  The correct connection  is the one with
which maximum bass is obtained.

Drill suitable holes for inserting the screws.  Thread the screws into the
mounting surface letting the heads extend out from the wall about 1/4"
(6.35 mm).  

Since your Patio Speaker is moisture resistant, you can mount it out-of-
doors without fear of damage.  Of course, it is not designed to be exposed
directly and constantly to a harsh environment such as on a boat (salt
water, etc.) but for most outdoor applications, the speaker will provide
many years of enjoyable sound.

(km-05/28/1997)

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