EXTERIS AUDIO Audio plus Bar User manual

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Audio+Bar™
OWNER’S MANUAL
Outdoor Audio Solutions:
Unique Outdoor
Speakers & Stereos
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Stereo Speakers + Drink Bar
* Tablet not included
UniversalHardware
Connectivity
3.5mm
AUX IN

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Design Features.................................................................. 1
Introduction.......................................................................... 2
Inspection............................................................................ 2
Install Location and Cautions.............................................. 2
Contents.............................................................................. 3
Unpacking............................................................................ 3
Assembly.............................................................................. 5
Power Connections.............................................................. 7
Installation........................................................................... 10
Use...................................................................................... 12
Maintenance........................................................................ 13
High and Low Temperature Protection.................................14
Warranty...............................................................................15
Specifications.......................................................................17
WARNING! Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your
system. To avoid danger of suffocation, please
keep these bags away from babies and children.
Small parts are also contained with your
Audio+Bar to complete assembly and may
present a choking hazard for babies and small
children as well.
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Introduction
Congratulations, and thank you, for your purchase of our Audio+Bar
outdoor stereo speakers and drink bar! We are confident you will agree
our products add a touch of indoor elegance and styling to your outdoor
living space that you will appreciate for many years to come.
Your new Audio+Bar includes many innovative features, such as:
• integrated 12 gallon insulated cooler w/ LED light;
• dual function cooler access door - slide to open & fully removable
• integrated low voltage 20W/ch stereo amplifier;
• universal hardware connectivity via a 3.5mm stereo input jack and
USB charging port;
• remote/extended run power via 12vac outdoor transformer;
• custom low voltage/high current audiophile dc power supply;
• high and low temperature sensing for ventilation and heat.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting assembly and
installation. Inspection
Inspect all boxes and contents for any signs of hidden or concealed
damage. If any damage is discovered, contact us immediately, if
possible, and within no more than five business days after receipt.
Install Location and Cautions
Exteris’ Audio+Bars use only low 12vac/dc voltages, and are safe to
place in any outdoor environment, including wet locations. Although, our
bars are designed and tested to withstand the rigers of open air
installation, an install location with some shielding from sun, and direct
moisture exposure, is the ideal location from the standpoint of minimizing
maintenance and extending the “like new” appearance.
A special note about sun exposure and heat: Placing this system in
direct sunlight will potentially generate enough heat to activate the high
temperature shut-down safety circuit, which deactivates power to the
stereo amp while keeping the forced air ventilation fan running. The
system will reset once temperatures return to a safe level. An install
location with some shielding from direct sun, especially in the summer, or
system operation when ambient temperatures are lower will help
minimize the occurrence of system shut-downs.
Front View
Bottom View
Bass Ports
2 Counter Top Extensions
[flip-up /1 each side]
USB Charging
Port [5vdc]
Design Features
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Polypropylene
Woofers
3.5mm Stereo
In Jack
Pwr/LED Lights
On/Off Switch
Titanium Dome
Tweeters
1” Thick Solid Cedar
Counter Height Top &
Bar Height Top w/ LED
Lighting
12vac Power
Input Connectors
Cooler Tank
Drain Cap Cooling Fan Intake Filter
12 Gallon Insulated
Cooler w/ LED Light
Removable
Speaker
Grill
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Also, our outdoor Audio+Bar™ is weatherproof and water resistant,
when installed in accordance with this Owner’s Manual. Our bars are not
waterpoof, and must never be submerged.
Contents
In addition to the bar/speaker cabinet you will find the following items
included that will be needed to complete assembly and install:
Description Qty
1. 14” x 1” thick cedar cabinet legs 04
2. Adjustable feet w/ locknut 04
3. 12vac solder-less banana plugs 02
4. 1/4”-20 x 1” stainless cap screw 04
5. 1/4”- 20 x 3” stainless hex bolt w/ washer 04
6. 8’-16ga. low voltage power supply wire 01
7. UL® Approved Outdoor 12vac low voltage power supply 01
Unpacking
1. With the assistance of another person, move shipping box as close as
possible to the final installation location.
2. Open the shipping box and carefully remove the Audio+Bar main
cabinet and rest the cabinet on the back side to allow the four cabinet
legs to be installed as soon in Fig. 1. Note: The cooler tank contains
the speaker legs and all other necessary parts needed for assembly.
3. With the cabinet on its back, carefully pull the telescoping elevated
bar top out just far enough to allow removal of the sliding cooler door
as shown in Fig. 2.
NOTE! The elevated bar top does not fully remove; attempting to
do so will cause severe damage to the system!
Fig. 1
Place padding under
back to prevent damage
Fig. 2
Extra Parts Here
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4. With the sliding cooler door removed, carefully remove all parts
needed to complete system assembly.
Assembly
1. Locate four 1/4”-20 x 1” stainless cap screws. These screws are
used to secure the elevated bar top in its extended position. Two
screws will be installed initially to secure the bar top until it is raised
into the upright position. Refer to Fig.3 to locate one screw
hole/threaded insert on each side of the bar top. Thread screw into
hole just enough to hold the bar top in position, but do not completely
tighten until later.
2. Locate four cabinet legs and remove protective wrapping. Locate four
1/4”-20 x 3” hex bolts w/ washers, which will be used to bolt the legs
securely to the bottom of the cabinet; a 7/16” wrench/socket will be
needed.
3. Refer to Fig. 4 for installation of four cabinet legs. Locate one leg that
has two power cable strain relief clips pre-installed and is marked with
the letter ‘A’. Insert one bolt with washer into this leg base as shown
in Step 1 and install in the bottom-right position next to the 12vac
power input connectors. Align the bolt to the bolt hole and thread the
bolt into the threaded hole (Step 2). Once bolt is slightly threaded,
then align the snap-in ball/socket connectors and push firmly to snap
the ball into the socket. Using a 7/16” wrench/socket, tighten each
bolt firmly (Step 3). Repeat process for remaining three legs,
matching the corresponding letter on each leg to the letter below, until
all legs attached securely as shown in Step 6.
4. Locate four adjustable 1/4”-20 cabinet feet. Thread one foot/glide
into one threaded insert located on the bottom of each leg. These
feet will allow the cabinet to be adjusted to stabilize the cabinet once
it’s moved to its final install location.
Fig. 3
Install 2 - 1/4”-20
x 1” stainless cap
screws here
Fig. 4 Cabinet Legs
Bolt Here (4 total)
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3.
Step 5. Step 6.
Step 4.
Bottom-Right
Position
Strain Relief
Clips
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Power Connections
1. As noted earlier, stereo/LED light power is accomplished via a 12vac-
60W UL Approved outdoor/landscape transformer and is an included
item, along with the power cable. 12vac connections to the bottom of
the cabinet are made using solder-less banana plugs supplied with
your new system.
NOTE!
If supplied power cable is too short for your specific installation, you
may add your own cable per the table below. In order to maintain the
highest audio fidelity possible, the following 12vac cable lengths
versus wire gauges versus planned stereo volume levels are
recommended:
0-70% of Max Level 100% of Max Level
• 50 feet / 16 ga. • 25 feet / 16 ga.
• 100 feet / 14 ga. • 50 feet / 14 ga.
• 150 feet / 12 ga. • 75 feet / 12 ga.
2. Prior to installing the the solder-less connectors, the power cable
must be routed up the right-bottom cabinet leg and through the two
cable strain relief clips as show in Fig. 5.
3. Once power cable is routed, simply strip each low voltage cable lead
back about 1/2”, unscrew the yellow banana plug top and feed the
wire through the top, into the hole/slot in the plug and screw the
yellow top back on the banana plug as shown in Fig. 6. Since ac
voltage is used, you may insert either banana plug into either banana
connector/jack.
Fig. 5
Strain Relief
Clips
Fig. 6
12vac Power
Input Connectors
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4. Locate the supplied 12vdc UL® Approved Outdoor Power
Transformer and connect the opposite end of the 2-conductor power
cable per the instructions included with the transformer. Note! You
may want to postpone this step until you have moved the cabinet to is
final position.
5. With the help of another person, carefully lift the cabinet, rotate 90
degrees forward, and lower the cabinet onto its legs.
6. Now is the time to install the two remaining elevated bar top 1/4”-20 x
1” cap screws. and fully tighten the two previously installed screws.
Referring to Fig. 7, thread one screw into each hole and then tighten
all four screws until equally snug. Note! Do Not over-tighten.
7. CONGRATULATIONS! Assembly is now complete and your new
Audio+Bar™ is ready to be moved to its final position.
Fig. 7
Install 2 - 1/4”-20
x 1” stainless cap
screws here
Installation
1. Move your new Audio+Bar™ to a location that provides easy access
to an outdoor 110vac outlet. This outlet will be used to connect the
12vac UL® Approved outdoor transformer.
2. If not already installed, you may reinstall the dual-function cooler door
at this time.
3. You may also want to raise the fold-down cabinet top extensions. To
do so, please refer to Fig. 8. First, lift one table extension up and into
a roughly horizontal position. Second, rotate one of two table
supports out from the storage position and use your hand to extend
the 3” leveler screw by twisting the screw upward until it makes
contact and slips into the screw head recess on the underside of the
table top. Repeat this process for the second and final table top
support. Adjust each leveler screw until the table top is level and
solid.
NOTE!
The table extensions are not design to support heavy loads and,
therefore, weight should be limited on these tops to approximately 10
lbs. each.
Fig. 8
Table
Support
Leveler
Screw
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5. Locate four decorative covers, two for each table extension, that may
be used to hide each of the two leveler screws from view as shown in
Fig. 9. One cover installs on top of each table extension support.
The mounting pin slips into a mounting hole on top of the table
extension support, while the slot on the back side of the cover slips
over the leveler screw. Installation of these decorative covers is
optional and not required.
Use
1. Once power is connected, simply use the weatherproof toggle switch
located on the right side of the elevated bar top to turn on LED
lighting and USB/Stereo power. The USB connector is located just
above the power switch and also includes a weather proof cover,
which must be opened prior to use; gently pull the cover forward and
lift up to exposed the connector. This USB connector only supplies
5vdc power; no audio/data signals are present.
2. Your new Audio+Bar™ provides Universal Hardware Connectivity via
the 3.5mm Stereo-In jack and USB 5vdc power/charging connector.
Both of the connectors provide industry standard connections for a
multitude of various electronic devices for playing stereo music,
either direct or streamed via wireless internet routers and apps.
Some of the available options to you include:
• Cell Phones, Tablets, Laptops;
• Mp3 Players;
• Streaming Audio Players, such as Amazon Dot and Google
Chromecast Audio, etc.
Exteris Audio™ is a trademark of Exteris Audio, LLC. Chromecast™ is a
trademark of Google, Inc. All other logos and trademarks herein not owned
by Exteris Audio, LLC are the property of their respective owners.
Front Side
Fig. 9
Back Side
Mounting Pin
Power
On/Off
USB 5vdc /
3.5mm Stereo
Connector
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Maintenance
Your new system is made of very rugged materials and components to
ensure years of trouble-free performance. However, in order to extend
the “like-new” appearance and life well beyond the warranty period,
proper maintenance procedures are necessary and summarized as
follows:
Cedar Cedar is naturally weather and rot resistance, but it is
important that a high quality sealer be used periodically.
We use, and recommend, an exterior solvent based
sealer to keep the wood finish looking its best. If our
systems are exposed directly to rain, snow and ice, then
treating the cabinets more frequently may be required.
Indirect water exposure, will reduce the application
frequency of fresh sealer. To remove dirt build-up, simply
wipe cabinet with soft damp cloth.
Grill Dirt build-up on the speaker grill should be removed as
needed by removing and cleaning the grill in a solution of
mild liquid detergent and water using a soft brush, being
careful not to apply too much pressure.
Painted Dirt build-up on the faux stucco finish should be removed
as needed by using a vacuum (preferred) or by cleaning
with a solution of mild liquid detergent and water using a
soft brush, being careful not to apply too much pressure
and keeping excess water out of speakers, followed by a
light rinse with clean water.
Woofers – To maximize woofer driver life, gently wiping dirt from the
rubber surround with a soft damp cloth and applying a coat
of Armor All® protectant will help prevent rot and extend
life. It’s recommended that cleaning and treatment take
place each time the speaker grill is removed for cleaning.
Tweeters – DO NOT attempt to clean.
NOTE! Water should never be streamed directly into speaker
drivers for the purpose of cleaning.
Air Filter - Fan intake filter should be cleaned as needed with a
vacuum or by gently washing.
High and Low Temperature Protection
Your new speaker/stereo system incorporates on-board temperature
sensing to monitor internal cabinet temperatures to help manage and
minimize excessive heat and cold.
High temperature protection is accomplished by using a cooling fan to
provide a constant supply of filtered forced air ventilation. Internal
temperatures are continually monitored during system usage and will
automatically switch fan speed from low to high when needed. In the
event the internal cabinet temperature reaches an unsafe level, power to
the stereo electronics will be automatically disconnected, while the
cooling fan continues to run until the temperature drops. Once cooling
fan turns-off, the stereo system can be manually powered on again.
If your speaker/stereo system remains outdoors during the winter
months, you can activate its low temperature protection circuit by
following these steps:
1. Program your 12vac outdoor transformer to turn on when freezing
temperatures are expected, i.e. at night, or 24 hrs/day if needed.
If your transformer doesn’t have a timer, then manually turn it
on/off;
2. Low temperature protection is now active and will turn-on/off an
internal heating circuit automatically.
Woodwork -
Cabinet -
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1/3 Year Limited Warranty
Exteris Audio, LLC (the “Company”) warrants this outdoor
bar/speaker system, whether used outdoors or indoors, against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use to the original
retail customer for the following periods from the date of original
purchase:
1 Year – Complete system, including Dc/Ac power supplies, fans,
installed stereo components ; and
3 Years – All tweeter and woofer drivers, including electronic
crossovers, LED lighting, stained and painted finishes.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty,
customer must contact Company via phone or email to verify proof of
purchase and obtain a Return Authorization Number. Company will
accept no product for return without prior consent. Company at its
option, will: 1) correct the product defect without charge for parts and
labor; or 2) replace the defective product with one of the same or
similar design without charge for parts and labor. New and/or
reconditioned parts may be used for warranty repairs. Repaired or
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. Customer must pay all return shipping and
insurance costs for warranty service, and Company will pay all
shipping and insurance cost for return shipping to customer in the
contiguous United States.
Due to the weight of our products and risk of shipping damage if
improperly packaged, Customer assumes all risk of loss or damage in
transit.
This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased,
serviced or used outside the United States. The Warranty does not
extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or to
costs incurred for the installation, removal or re-installation of the
product.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,
disaster, improper maintenance, failure to follow instructions, excess
voltage or current caused by lightning, power line fluctuations, or by
faulty 12vac power supply transformer, or any repairs not specifically
authorized by the Company.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO
CASE, SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No
person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any
liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this
product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitations of consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
Interpretation and enforcement of this terms and conditions shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
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Specifications
Drivers per Pair:
Tweeter 2 - 1” Titanium dome / ferrofluid cooled
Woofer 2 - 6.5” Polypropylene cone with
rubber surround
Electrical:
Frequency Response Overall 35Hz - 20kHz
Lower -3db limit 50Hz
Crossover-tweeter/woofer 12db/oct at 3500Hz
Air core inductors and
polypropylene capacitors
Inputs 3.5mm stereo connector
Outputs USB 5vdc output connector
Stereo Amplifier: 20 watts per channel
Dimensions:
Footprint Size 31-3/4" W x 19-3/4" D
Cabinet Weight Approximately 75 lbs.
Power Supply Electrical: Use any 12VAC/60W ULApproved
outdoor garden/landscape transformer
[INCLUDED]
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18
56”
12” 12”
36”
42”
31-3/4”
32”
Dimensions (cont’d):
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