SOUNDWARE XL - Speaker BOSTON ACOUSTICS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SOUNDWARE XL BOSTON ACOUSTICS

High Performance Indoor / Outdoor Speaker

For great sound anywhere

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The Boston Acoustics® SoundWare XL is truly a go everywhere, do everything speaker. All of its parts are weather resistant so they're at home indoors and out, in situations from outdoor entertainment to home theater systems.

The reasonable size and flexible mounting system of the SoundWare XL give you many options for installation locations. You can just set them on a shelf or use the supplied brackets and mount them in a corner or on a flat wall. The pivoting mounts let you tilt and swivel the speakers to suit the installation. If one of the available colors doesn't work in your décor, then SoundWare XL can be painted in a matching or complementary color.

In addition the SoundWare XL has a built-in transformer that allows it to be used in conventional audio systems or 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems. So they are well suited for multi-speaker commercial installations.

Specifications

Frequency Response 70Hz-25kHz (±3dB)

Recommended Amp Power 15-150 watts

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms

Sensitivity 86dB

Woofer 612'' (165mm) Driver

Tweeter 1" (25mm) dome

Crossover Frequency 2kHz

Net Weight 8.4 lbs (3.9kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 7% x 7% x 8%'' (201 x 201 x 217mm)

Placement Options

The SoundWare XL speaker can be wall mounted using the supplied hardware or simply placed on a shelf. If it is being placed on a shelf you can simply attach the adhesive-backed rubber feet and connect the speaker wires.

Attaching the Pivoting Ball Mount

If you plan to use the mounting brackets you must attach the pivoting ball mount to the speaker. Use the four supplied flat-head machine screws as shown in the illustration.

Mounting the Wall Bracket

Brackets for mounting the speakers on a flat wall or in a corner are supplied. One thing that is not supplied is hardware to attach the bracket to the wall. Why? Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted. It could be basic drywall which may or may not have a stud behind it. It could be a wood panel or even a concrete foundation wall. There is no one type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations.

Taking into account the surface the speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. You'll need four for each speaker. If you're not sure what type of fastener to use, take the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store. Tell them about the surface you're mounting the speaker on and the weight of the speaker and ask them to recommend an appropriate fastener.

In some communities construction codes may require specific types of mounting hardware and methods. In addition, some communities require a secondary security support, such as a safety cable between the speaker and a structural element of the wall. The SoundWare XL has a metal bar molded into the top of the cabinet to serve as an attachment point for such a secondary support. Consult local construction codes to see if there are required mounting methods or secondary supports.

Boston Acoustics will not be held accountable for any damage caused by incorrect installation.

Speaker Wires

The type of speaker wire that should be used depends on whether the SoundWare XL is used in a conventional audio system or in a 100V/70V Constant Voltage commercial system.

Conventional Audio Systems

For short runs of less than 20 feet or so you can use 16 gauge wire. But typically you should use heavier 14 gauge wire. That is good enough for runs up to 50 feet or so. For runs of more than 50 feet use 12 gauge wire.

100V/70V Constant Voltage Systems

The electrical codes in your community may require the use of special wire that is appropriate for higher voltage applications and resistant to exposure. Such wire is often called "plenum rated" wire. Check with an electrical safety inspector in your area to see if such wiring is required.

One of the main advantages of 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems is that relatively light gauge wire can be used, even over long distances. In most installations 18 gauge wire will be more than enough. Only in very high power systems is anything heavier needed.

Speaker Connection Polarity

All the speakers in a system must be hooked up with the same polarity or "in phase." The terminals on the SoundWare XL speakers are color coded to identify the "+" (red) and "-" (black) connections. All wire is marked in some way so you can tell one conductor from the other. The marking may be a ridge molded into the insulation of one conductor, or it may have a stripe on the insulation, or it may be color coded. Use the marking on the speaker wires to be sure that the "+" terminal of the amplifier is connected to the "+" terminal of the speaker, and "-" is connected to "-" at every connection.

Connecting the Speakers

Before connecting the speakers:

1 Turn off all the system components.
2 Set the transformer switch to the appropriate position. If the speaker is being connected to a conventional audio system, set the switch to the Dir X position. This overrides the transformer and sends the signal directly to the crossover. If the speaker is part of a 100V/70V Constant Voltage system, see the information on the following page.

Separate the two conductors of the wire. Remove about 3/8'' of insulation from the end of the wire. Push down on the top of the terminal to open the hole for the wire. Insert the wire and release the terminal to secure it. Be sure there are no loose strands of wire. Tuck the wire into the channel in the back of the speaker to keep it neat and out of sight.

Mounting the Speakers

Once you have the bracket mounted and the speaker connected the rest is easy.

1 Put the rounded end of the speaker mount in the bracket and slide it down to lock it in place.
2 Optional - Insert and tighten the screw to secure everything.

The SoundWare XL can pivot on its mount. Vertically it can go from facing straight out, to being tilted down 40 degrees. When the flat wall mounting bracket is used they can pivot side-to-side 20 degrees. (Note: Corner mounting will not allow the speaker to pivot side-to-side.) Loosen the pivot set screw, pivot the speaker into position and retighten the screw.

100V/70V Constant Voltage System Usage

The SoundWare XL is equipped with a 60 watt transformer for use in 100V/70V Constant Voltage applications.

70 Volt

64W

32W

16W

8W

4W

Direct 8 ohms

100 Volt

16W

8W

4W

2W

Direct 8 ohms

Adjust the tap switch on the rear of the speaker to the desired setting so it will be matched to the speaker wiring coming from the power amplifier. In conventional audio systems, set the tap switch to the Dir X position. This bypasses the transformer, sending the signal directly to the speaker crossover.

In 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems where multiple speakers are used, the speakers must be connected in parallel. Never use series connections in multi-speaker 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems.

Note: 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems may be considered high voltage wiring by local building codes. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that the proper wiring is used when doing the installation. Reference: National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 640.9.

Limited Warranty

Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our SoundWare XL loudspeakers that they will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.

Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service.

Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.

This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If Service Seems Necessary

First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

D & M Holdings

100 Corporate Drive

Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA

Or contact us via e-mail at:

US: [e-mail]

Japan: [e-mail]

Asia Pacific: [e-mail]

We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your SoundWare XL speaker to the factory, please ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.

For EU Countries Only

This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.

Descripción

100 Volt - 16W 8W 4W 2W 8 ohms direct.

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

D & M Holdings

100 Corporate Drive

Dimensions (H x L x P) 7% x 7% x 8% (201 x 201 x 217mm)

100 volts - 16W 8W 4W 2W Direct 8 ohms

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

D & M Holdings

100 Corporate Drive

Japon: [e-mail]

Tweeter 1" (25mm) duomo

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

D & M Holdings

100 Corporate Drive

Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA

Asia Pacifico: [e-mail]

Trennfrequency 2 kHz

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

D & M Holdings

100 Corporate Drive

Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA

Japan: [e-mail]