GO4 - Speaker Paradigm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Outdoor passive satellite speaker
Brand	Paradigm
Model	GO4
Category	Outdoor audio speaker
Use	Outdoor, all-weather
Material	UV-treated ABS plastic
Speaker Type	Satellite
Power	Passive, requires external amplifier (recommended Crown CDi 1000)
Impedance	8 ohms
Package Contents	1 speaker with mounting arm, 1 off-season cover, 2 silicone cable caps
Mounting Options (sold separately)	Ground stake, surface mount, underground junction box
Recommended Cable Gauge	18 AWG up to 30 m, 16 AWG up to 45 m, 14 AWG up to 61 m, 12 AWG up to 122 m, 10 AWG up to 198 m
Warranty	3-year limited
Installation Required	Trench 15-20 cm deep, test before installation
Maintenance	Use off-season cover, avoid excessive volume
Safety	Do not let + and - strands touch to avoid short circuit

Frequently Asked Questions - GO4 Paradigm

Which amplifier to use with the GO4 speaker?

The GO4 speaker is passive and optimized for the Crown CDi 1000 amplifier with specific DSP presets. You can use other 8 ohm compatible amplifiers.

How to install the speaker on a ground stake?

Remove the arm nut, slide the sealing washer, tighten the nut, drive the stake with a mallet and a wood block, then secure the speaker by screwing the cap.

What cable gauge should I use?

Refer to the table: up to 30 m (18 AWG), 45 m (16 AWG), 61 m (14 AWG), 122 m (12 AWG), 198 m (10 AWG). Use underground cable.

How to adjust the speaker dial?

The dial on the back of the speaker should match the number of speakers and subwoofers. Refer to the Preset Table pages 15-16.

Can I use the speaker indoors?

Designed for outdoor use, it can be used indoors but is not optimized for it. It is weather-resistant thanks to UV-resistant ABS plastic.

How to protect the speaker off-season?

Use the provided cover which breathes while protecting from the elements. Store it in a dry place if possible.

What are the risks of excessive volume?

Excessive volume can damage the speakers (harsh or raspy sound, broken bass). Lower the volume immediately. These damages are not covered by the warranty.

Can I connect multiple GO4 speakers?

Yes, you can use multiple speakers to cover a larger area. Follow the mono or stereo configurations indicated in the preset table.

How to connect the underground cable to the speaker?

Combine and twist the red (+) and black (-) cables from the amplifier, the speaker, and the next speaker, then secure with the silicone cable caps.

What to do if the speaker does not work?

Check connections, make sure the amplifier is on and the Crown preset is correct. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Paradigm dealer.

USER MANUAL GO4 Paradigm

Garden Garden Garden

GO4 GO6

Outdoor Satellite Speakers

OWNER'S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview 3

Garden Oasis Premium Satellite Speakers 3

Required Tools 3

Power 3

Planning The Install 4

Wiring Recommendations 5

Installation Considerations 5

Wiring & Speaker Installation 6

Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable &

Crown Amplifier 6

Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable 6

Installing Ground Stake Accessory &

Attaching Speaker 7

Installing Surface Mount Accessory &

Attaching Speaker 9

Speaker & Burial Cable Connections. 11

Speaker Direction & Settings 11

Optional Inground Conduit Box 12

OPTION 1: PVC Conduit Installation 12

OPTION 2: Burial Cable Installation. 12

Test System 13

To Avoid Speaker Damage 14

Listening Outdoors 14

Off Season Speaker Cover 14

Audio Settings Chart 15

Limited Warranty. 16

OVERVIEW

Garden Oasis Premium Satellite Speakers

The Garden Oasis series Satellite speakers are premium sounding all season outdoor speakers ideal for backyards ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 sq. feet.

G04 and G06 are sold individually and can be ordered in accordance with the area to be covered.

Made of durable UV treated ABS plastic, Garden Oasis speakers can endure the elements while providing years of trouble free service.

While installation is relatively easy, Paradigm's Garden Oasis series is designed to be installed by your authorized Paradigm dealer.

PLEASE NOTE: CONTENTS OF GO4 AND GO6 SATELLITE SPEAKERS DO NOT CONTAIN MOUNTING OPTIONS. YOU MUST PURCHASE MOUNTING OPTIONS SEPARATELY:

Contents of GO4 and GO6:

[1] Speaker with Mounting Arm
(1) Off-Season Speaker Cover
[2] Silicone-Filled Wire Connectors

Mounting Options [Sold Separately]:

Ground Stake
Surface Mount
- Inground Conduit Box

Required Tools:

Shovel
- Cable Strippers
- Phillips Screwdriver
Wrench

Power

Crown Amplifier (available direct from Paradigm).

The Paradigm G04 and G06 are passive speakers. These speakers are optimized for use with the Crown CDi 1000 amplifier which is pre-programmed with customized DSP settings for a variety of different speaker/subwoofer installation scenarios.

PLANNING THE INSTALL

• Identify the location.
• Determine the positioning of subwoofer and satellite speakers.
• Dig the trench according to speakers and accessories to be installed.
  The trench should be 6^ - 8^ deep.

CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS

We strongly recommend using burial-rated cable (not included) when installing any of the Garden Oasis Satellite Speakers. In addition, it's critical to use the proper speaker cable gauge. Please review the chart below.

CABLE GAUGE CHART
Cable Gauge Distance
18 Gauge Up to	100 feet (30 meters)
16 Gauge Up to	150 feet (45 meters)
14 Gauge Up to	200 feet (61 meters)
12 Gauge Up to	400 feet (122 meters)
10 Gauge Up to	650 feet (198 meters)

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

There a few considerations before you start digging a trench:

• Ensure that ALL Speakers are tested prior to installation.
• Ensure that the proposed area is easily accessed and that the area is not prone to flooding, standing water or where the speakers can be easily damaged, kicked or struck.
• Consider Overall Landscape/Garden Design and positioning in relation to listening area

WIRING & SPEAKER INSTALLATION

Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Crown Amplifier

Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable

1. Starting with the first speaker and every speaker/ sub that comes after, create a loop approximately 6" in length.

1. Recommended: Use a wire tie (not included) to keep the wire loop intact and act as a strain relief.

3.Use a Round Cable Stripper to remove the outside protective cable jacket to expose the four color-coded wires. Separate the wire loops as shown.

1. Cut the red (+) and black (-) wires with cable strippers and strip off 1 inch (25.4mm) of insulation from the ends if the wires to expose the copper conductor.

WIRING & SPEAKER INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

Installing Ground Stake Accessory & Attaching Speaker

1. Remove nut from the threaded end of the speaker arm.

1. Remove the twist cap and gasketed aluminum washer from the ground stake accessory.

1. Slide the twist cap over the speaker arm then slide the gasketed aluminum washer (from the ground stake) over the threaded end of speaker arm.

1. Using a wrench, thread and firmly tighten the nut (removed in step 1) over the threaded end of the speaker arm.

1. Using a mallet and a wooden block, pound the ground stake into the ground. Drive the ground stake down until the ground stake flange is nearly flush with the surface. Note: Leave a slight gap between the ground stake flange and the ground surface in order to thread speaker wiring through the wiring hole in the ground stake.

1. Thread the speaker's wiring through the wiring hole in the ground stake.

1. To attach the speaker to the ground stake, hand thread the twist cap to the ground stake.

1. The speaker is now mounted to the ground stake. The next step is wiring, go the 'Wiring' section for instructions.

WIRING & SPEAKER INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

Installing Surface Mount Accessory & Attaching Speaker

1. Remove nut from the threaded end of the speaker arm.

1. Remove the twist cap and gasketed aluminum washer from the surface mount accessory.

1. Slide the twist cap over the speaker arm then slide the gasketed aluminum washer (from the ground stake) over the threaded end of speaker arm.

1. Using a wrench, thread and firmly tighten the nut [removed in step 1] over the threaded end of the speaker arm.

1. Thread the speaker wire through the center hole and out of the wire opening on the surface mount base. Place surface mount base flush against the surface you wish to install your speaker. To attach surface mount base to the surface, use appropriate screws (not supplied) for your installation. For specifications on screws, see your dealer for details.

1. To attach the speaker to the surface mount base: a) First hand thread the twist cap to the surface mount base. b) Now firmly tighten the twist cap with the provided wrench.

For wiring instructions see 'Speaker & Burial Cable Connections' on page 11.

Note: For a wall mounted installation where a wire connection is contained within the surface mount base, please follow these instructions. It is recommend that the speaker wire be cut short and the wire sleeve should be removed to expose the red + and black - wires. Follow steps 6 a-b, but do not attach the assembled speaker with surface mount base until your wire connections are made with silicone-filled wire connectors covering the exposed wire connections. The wire connections with silicone-filled wire connectors must be stuffed inside the surface mount base before attaching to the desired surface with appropriate screws (not supplied) for your installation. For specifications on screws, see your dealer for details.

WIRING & SPEAKER INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

Speaker & Burial Cable Connections

Combine and twist (clockwise) the red wires (as shown in the diagram) from the amp, speaker and to the next speaker. Secure these three wires using the provided silicone-filled wire connectors;

Repeat procedure for Black wires. NOTE: you may have to cut some of the speaker cable emanating from the speaker to a more manageable size.

Speaker Direction & Settings

1. Aim the speaker by loosening the screw in the speaker arm and re-tightening once the desired aim is achieved.
2. Once your system is setup, set the dial on each satellite speaker to correspond with the number of satellite speakers and subwoofer in the installation (see 'Audio Settings Chart' on page 15).

OPTIONALINGROUND CONDUITBOX

Following the same instructions outlined for the ground stake or surface mount accessory. The Garden Oasis Inground Conduit Box can be substituted. Knock out holes in the Inground Conduit Box as needed. Conduit is sold separately.

Included:

(1) Inground Conduit Box
[1] Two Piece Mounting Post
[8] Stainless Steel Screws
(4) Ground Stakes

Recommended Tools:

• Drill
• PVC Glue - for PVC conduit or fittings
  Silicone Caulk
  Shovel
• Hammer

2 Phillips Screwdriver

Wrench

Installation Instructions

*IMPORTANT! Test your system before gluing or caulking any part of the Inground Conduit Box or any conduit piping connections. Use

silicone caulk to seal any openings used for cable. Allow caulk and glue to dry completely before burying the Inground Conduit Box.

OPTION 1: PVC Conduit Installation - Knock out the conduit openings to be used. Glue the conduit piping to the Inground Conduit Box.* Draw the cable through the conduit and pull at least 8 inches of cable into the box cavity.

Note: The Inground Conduit Box openings are 3/4'' in diameter. Other conduit piping sizes may be used with adapters.

OPTIONAL INGROUND CONDUIT BOX (CONT'D)

OPTION 2: Inground Cable Installation - Drill a hole into the center of the knock out slightly larger than the cable. Route the cable through and pull at least 8 inches of cable into the box cavity. Seal the entrance completely with silicone.* Place the Inground Conduit Boxes in their appropriate trench location, ensuring a minimum depth of 6 inches.

1. Install the satellite speaker to the Inground Conduit Box lid, using the two piece post. Use silicone in the threads to enhance sealing of the Inground Conduit Box against moisture.*

2. Use the silicone-filled wire connectors included with the speaker to terminate the wiring connections. Turn the silicone-filled wire connectors clockwise by hand until they are tight.

3. The box may now be closed. A weatherproof gasket is attached to the cover, but for additional water intrusion protection, line the inside edge of the cover with silicone where it contacts the box, then assemble the box using the 8 screws.* Tighten the screws tightly by hand with a #2 screwdriver.

4. Anchor Inground Conduit Box in the hole using the 4 provided stakes. Install all speakers and test the system before burying the boxes and wiring.
5. Using a screw driver, adjust the speaker angle and position last.

*See 'Important!' notice on the previous page.

TEST SYSTEM

After all satellites and subwoofer connections are completed, connect the wires to your receiver or amplifier.

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let any stray' ^+ and'- strands touch each other. Touching strands will cause a short circuit which could damage your amplifier.

Turn your receiver or amplifier 'On' and test the system with your favorite music. If the speakers are operating properly, refill the wire trench and enjoy your new speakers.

TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE

Don't be fooled by your amplifier's volume control. It adjusts listening level—it does not indicate power output. If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating, or if you hear the bass breaking up, turn the volume down immediately or you will damage your speakers! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is not covered by the warranty!

Tone controls and equalizers can demand even more power from an amplifier, lowering the point at which it produces clipping distortion. Use them sparingly, if at all, and do not use them when listening at loud levels.

LISTENING OUTDOORS

Outdoors there are no walls to contain sound. Background noise is louder and the distance listeners are from the speaker(s) is usually greater. Achieving a reasonable listening level can be more difficult. The tendency is to turn up the volume, however this may disturb neighbors and when turned up too high, can seriously damage the speakers or your amplifier.

The solution? In larger areas we recommend using multiple Paradigm Garden Oasis speakers. Using more speakers ensures that sound is evenly distributed, allowing for reasonable listening levels at lower volumes. Demand on the amplifier is reduced and neighbors are not disturbed. Think of it this way: When lighting a large outdoor area, using multiple floodlights on a dimmer set to a low setting is far more effective than using a single floodlight with the dimmer set to high.

During the off season, when your speakers are not in use for prolonged periods, you can cover your speakers from the elements using the cover included. This cover is breathable, while protecting your speaker for harsh, inclement weather.

AUDIO SETTINGS CHART

INSTALLATION USING LONG WIRES (100 feet or longer)

	CHANNEL #1 ON AMP	CHANNEL #2 ON AMP	PRESETS ON CROWN AMP	PRESET NAME	POWER OUTPUT	SET DIAL ON SATELLITE SPEAKER
	Wire Product to Channel #1 on the Crown Amplifier	Wire Product to Channel #2 on the Crown Amplifier	Select the Preset number on the Crown Amplifier specified below		Signal level provided to subwoofer / speakers	Remove the cap from the rear of the satellite speaker and position the dial to the appropriate wattage setting below
GO105W or GO12SW plus GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	G0105W G04		Preset 2 for GO10SW and GO4	G04_10SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 1-12 3	DW [or less]
	G010SW G06		Preset 3 for GO10SW and GO6	G06_10SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 13-24 1	5W [or less]
	G012SW G04		Preset 4 for GO12SW and GO4	G04_12SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 25-50 7	5W [or less]
	G012SW G06		Preset 5 for GO12SW and GO6	G06_12SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 50-100 3	3.8W [or less]
NO subwoofer and GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	G04 G04		Preset 10 for GO4 in Mono	GO_4_MO NA	70V Speakers: 1-1	2 30W [or less]
	G06 G06		Preset 11 for GO6 in Mono	GO_6_MO NA	70V Speakers: 13-24 15W [or less]
	G04 G04		Preset 12 for GO4 in Stereo	GO_4_ST NA	70V Speakers: 25-50 7.5W [or less]
	G06 G06		Preset 13 for GO6 in Stereo	GO_6_ST NA	70V Speakers: 50-100 3.8W [or less]

INSTALLATION USING SHORT WIRES (less than 100 feet) FOR 4 OR FEWER SPEAKERS

	CHANNEL #1 ON AMP	CHANNEL #2 ON AMP	PRESETS ON CROWN AMP	PRESET NAME	POWER OUTPUT	SET DIAL ON SATELLITE SPEAKER
	Wire Product to Channel #1 on the Crown Amplifier	Wire Product to Channel #2 on the Crown Amplifier	Select the Preset number on the Crown Amplifier specified below		Signal level provided to subwoofer / speakers	Remove the cap from the rear of the satellite speaker and position the dial to the appropriate wattage setting below
GO10SW or GO12SW plus 4 or less GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	G010SW G04		Preset 6 for GO10SW and GO4	8GO410SW 8 ohm / 8ohm		8ohms
	G010SW G06		Preset 7 for GO10SW and GO 6	8GO610SW 8 ohm / 8ohm
	G012SW G04		Preset 8 for GO12SW and GO4	8GO412SW 8 ohm / 8ohm
	G012SW G06		Preset 9 for GO12SW and GO6	8GO612SW 8 ohm / 8ohm
No Subwoofer and 4 or less GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	G04 G04		Preset 14 for GO4 in mono	8GO_4_MO NA / 8ohm		8ohms
	G06 G06		Preset 15 for GO6 in mono	8GO_6_MO NA / 8ohm
	G04 G04		Preset 16 for GO4 in stereo	8GO_4_ST	NA / 8ohm
	G06 G06		Preset 17 for GO6 in stereo	8GO_6_ST	NA / 8ohm

LIMITED WARRANTY

Paradigm Garden Oasis Satellite Speakers are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to the original owner. Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.

Limitations:

• Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not transferable.
• Warranty applies to product in normal residential use only. If product is subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void.
• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial applications.
• Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions.

Warranty is Void if:

• The product has been abused (intentionally or accidentally).
• The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment.
• The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions.
• The product (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an unauthorized service facility.
• The serial number has been removed or defaced.

Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance.
• Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility.
• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of purchase from your Authorized Paradigm® Dealer must be retained for proof-of-purchase date).

Should servicing be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. or Import Distributor (outside the U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid, any defective unit. Visit our website, www.paradigm.com for more information.

Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone. In no event shall Paradigm Electronics Inc., their agents or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Retain this manual and your sales receipt for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase.

NOTES

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MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Apercu. 3

Enceintes satellites premium Garden Oasis. 3

Outilnsecessaires 3

Alimentation. 3

Planification de l'installation 4