Outlaw Surround Loudspeaker SL-B(W User manual

The Outlaw
Surround Loudspeakers
SL-B(W) Black (and White)
Owner’s Manual
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheOutlaw Audio Surround Loudspeaker
(SL). You nowown a pairofone of the finest surroundspeakersavailable.TheOutlaw
SL provides remarkable surround performance in, and quite frankly beyond, their
price range.
The many features of the Outlaw Surround Loudspeakers include:
nA25mmsoft dome tweeterwith neodymiummotorvented, former, andferrofluid
cooling (used In “Direct Mode”)
nSymmetrical, side-mounted 2.5" full-range drivers (used In “Diffuse Mode”)
nA long throw 5-1/4" woofer, for deep controlled bass extension
nFurniture grade cabinetry, including hand-painted black or white finish on MDF
n A 2-position Diffuse/Direct switch to select surround mode
We encourage you to carefully follow the setup information provided in the following
pages to ensure you get every last note of audiophile performance from your new
surround channel speakers.
Unpacking
The carton and packing materials used in shipping your new speakers were specially
designed to cushion them from the shocks and vibrations of shipping. We strongly
suggest that you save the carton and packing materials to use if you move, or if the
speakers ever need to be shipped back to us for any reason.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it by carefully
opening the top and bottom flaps and folding the carton flat. Packing materials that
cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
Contents
After unpacking your new speakers, please confirm that the following items have
been included.
n1 pair Outlaw SL-B(W) Black (or White) Surround Loudspeakers
nMetal Grills (pre-installed)
nWall Mount Clips
nOwner’s Manual
If any of the above is missing from your shipment, please contact Outlaw Audio im-
mediately at 866-OUTLAWS.

Loudspeaker Controls and Connections
AWall Mount Clips
Use these clips to mount your speaker to the wall.
BSurround Mode Switch
This two-position switch allows you to choose between a direct radiating output
or a diffuse output.
CSpeaker Binding Posts
Use these terminals to connect the speaker to the amplifier.
Surround Loudspeaker Rear Panel
To prepare your non-terminated wire for installation, you will need to
perform the following tasks:
1. Split each end of the speaker wire in half leaving approximately two
inches of “separate conductors” as shown on the next page.
2. Remove a half-inch of insulation from each conductor, also shown
below.
3. Separately twist each stranded wire together ensuring that all four leads
are kept apart.
Setup
Connecting To Your System
To get the maximum performance from your new Outlaw Surround Loudspeaker
system it must be connected, positioned properly within the room, and correctly con-
figuredtomatch yourlisteningenvironment.Thefollowingsectionoutlinesthe proper
settings to get the best performance from your Outlaw Audio Surround Loudspeakers.
Preparing the Speaker Wire for Installation
High quality speaker wires are essential for optimal performance. We recommend
the use of a heavy gauge (16 or heavier) oxygen-free multi-strand copper wire. For
lengths over 25 feet, a heavier gauge of wire should be used. As with other gauge based
conductor sizes, the lower the number the heavier the gauge.
When purchasing wire, look for cabling that clearly marks polarity on one conductor.
Often speaker wire manufacturers will use a single solid line or their logo on one side
for this purpose. This will make connections easier later on. Most installers consider
the marked conductor their “positive” lead.
Since your Outlaw Surround Loudspeakers offer true five-way binding posts you can
use speaker wires that have terminated ends such as banana plugs, spades, or pins.
When using spades, they must be compatible with 5/16-inch posts.
Connecting to your power amplifier
This is the most common way to connect an individual speaker to a power ampli-
fier or receiver. A standard 16 or 14 gauge speaker wire is used to join the amp and
speaker together.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to your amplifier or speakers and avoid
the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect the power to your receiver or
amplifier when making any system connections.
To connect each speaker with a single speaker wire, carefully follow
the steps below:
1. Turn off all system components and unplug the receiver or amplifier.
2. Loosen the Outlaw Surround Loudspeaker’s binding posts.
3. Insert the appropriate polarity wire through the postholes on the binding
post.
4. Carefully tighten the binding post until snug. Over tightening will strip
the binding post and prevent a solid connection.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 at the amplifier binding post with the opposite end
of the speaker wire.
NOTE: Remember that polarity must be maintained between speaker and
amplifier, ie. positive terminal (red post) on speaker to positive terminal on
power amplifier.
CAUTION: Check terminal posts on both connections (speaker and ampli-
fier) to ensure that loose copper strands have not been allowed to “short”
the binding post pairs. Any loose strands that touch both the positive and
negative terminal posts must be removed before powering up the amplifier.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier or speaker.
Notes on Speaker Placement
The following suggestions should be adhered to as closely as possible. While each
listening room imparts its own sonic compromises, these guidelines will help you
achieve the greatest performance from your Outlaw Surround Loudspeaker system.
Surround Speaker Placement
n Foroptimalperformance,surround channel speakers should be mountedatleast
five feet from the floor and no closer than one foot from the ceiling.
n Higher mounting locations will increase sound diffusion while lower mounting
positions will increase sound localization.
n Proximity to walls and corners will increase low frequency output. When placed
too close this additional low frequency output may sound unnatural or bloated.
Wheneverpossible,placeyourspeakersnocloserthan12-Inchestothenearest wall.
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n Surround back channels, more commonly used in DD-EX ™ and DTS-ES™
soundtracks should be placed at the same height as the surround channels. If
you are using a pair of speakers in the surround back position, they should each
be placed approximately 30 degrees off of the center axis. You will typically use
theOutlawSurroundLoudspeakerInthe"direct" positionwhen usedas surround
back speakers.
n Today’s blockbuster movie soundtracks take advantage of a dedicated subwoofer
channel called the LFE (Low Frequency Effects). For this reason, we advocate
the used of a powered subwoofer like our LFM or ECS series subs. Placement of
the subwoofer will depend on room acoustics, so you’ll want to consult with your
subwoofer manufacturer for tips on getting the most from your sub. The Outlaw
LFMandECSseriessubwoofermanuals,whichareavailableas a freedownload at
www.outlawaudio.com ,allshareanexcellentprimeronsubwooferplacement.
We invite you to use that information to maximize your system’s performance.
Caring for your Speakers
Exceptional efforts were taken during the design and manufacture of the Outlaw Sur-
round Loudspeakers so that they could provide you with a lifetime’s worth of music
and movie surround reproduction. Proper care along the way will ensure that they
always look as great as they sound.
We recommend using a lint-free cloth to clean your speaker’s cabinets. If necessary
you may moisten that cloth with plain water. Special care should be taken to avoid
gettingwateron thedometweeterorwoofer. Donotuseanyothersolvents or chemicals
as damage may occur.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM: No output from the speakers
nCheck to ensure that your amplifier is powered on.
nCheck to make sure your source (CD, DVD etc.) is actively outputting a signal.
nCheck to ensure speaker wires are properly connected.
PROBLEM: Amplifier shuts down at power up or during high
volume playback
nCheck for a shorted speaker wire connection. This is observed as speaker
wire that touches both the positive and negative (red and black) binding
posts at the same time. This can occur at the amplifier or the speaker’s
binding posts.
nCheck to make sure your speaker wires are connected properly.
PROBLEM: Woofer or tweeter sounds “distorted”
nCheck bass and treble controls and return them to flat.
nReduce volume of playback as amplifier may be “clipping”
Specifications
SENSITIVITY 88dB
RATED AMPLIFIER POWER 50-200watts
IMPEDANCE 6 Ohms
FREQUENCY Direct Mode 80Hz-20kHz ±3dB
Diffuse Mode 80Hz-15kHz ±3dB
DRIVERS Tweeter (Direct Mode) 1" Soft Dome
Full-Ranges (Diffuse Mode) 2.5" Cone
Woofer 5-1/4" Long throw (5mm travel)
DIMENSIONS (HxDxW) 11.75" x 10.4" x 5.625"
WEIGHT 12.1 lbs
LEFT
SURROUND
RIGHT
Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker
Receiver/Amplifier
Surround Loudspeaker Wiring Diagram
Setting the Outlaw Surround Loudspeaker’s
Diffuse/Direct Control
Diffuse/Direct Control
This switch allows you to tailor the behavior of your Outlaw Surround Loudspeakers
for optimal performance under most listening room conditions. Using the following
guidelines, adjust your speakers according to your individual environment or the
desired dispersion pattern. Keep in mind that this setting can and should vary by
speaker pair (Surround L/R vs. Surround Back L/R) when necessary.
Surround Sound Considerations
A great speaker has many characteristics. Most importantly, it should have a linear
response, with a large soundstage and precision imaging while at the same time be
capable of reproducing considerable dynamics without sounding strained. If these
design goals are accomplished, the speaker will be at home both in music only and
full in-home theater systems.
With the above in mind,weoffer the followingadvicewhenintegratingyourSurround
Loudspeakers in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound system.
n When a soundeffect pansfromonespeakertothenext, you’ll wantyourspeakers’
timbre to match as closely as possible. This will ensure that whatever instrument
or sound effect you are hearing sounds the same, regardless of which speaker in
your system it is emanating from. Therefore, we recommend pairing the Outlaw
Surround Loudspeaker witheithertheOutlaw BookshelfLoudspeakerorour LCR
Loudspeaker.
n When using the Outlaw Surround Loudspeakers in the "direct" surround mode,
they should generally be placed just behind the listening position. While timbre
remains very important, these speakers should be placed approximately 1-2 feet
above the listener’s ears to create a more diffused sound field.
n When usingtheOutlawSurround Loudspeakers in the“diffuse”surround mode,
they should be placed to the left and right of the listening position. While timbre
remains very important, these speakers should be placed approximately 1-2 feet
above the listener’s ears to create a more diffused sound field.

For Future Reference
Record your Surround Loudspeaker serial number and date of purchase here. It is found
on the back panel.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2009 by Outlaw Audio, LLC, and may not be
duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without prior
written consent from Outlaw Audio.
Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw Audio, LLC.
Any trademark not acknowledged is recognized as the property of the respective owner.
Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Outlaw Audio reserves the right to
change specifications or designs at any time without notice or liability to modify or upgrade
units previously sold.
The Outlaw Audio 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
This product is guaranteed to satisfy all your needs for a high performance bookshelf
speaker system. If for anyreason,youarenotcompletelysatisfiedwith it, pleasecontact
us at 866-OUTLAWA (688-5292) within 30 days of receipt of the unit and you will
receive a return authorization.
Please save all of your packing material in that the speakers can get damamged in
shipping without proper protection. We recommend that you keep the packing (even
after 30 days) so that if you ever move, the speakers will be adequately protected.
Ifyou decidetoreturnthespeakers, youronly costwillbetheoriginalshippingcharge.
When your loudspeakers arrive, we will inspect them to insure that they were shipped
backto us in originalcondition.Uponsatisfactory inspection, wewillissue a fullcredit
for your original purchase price.
Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty
This warranty protects the owner of the Outlaw Surround Loudspeakers
(the PRODUCT) for five (5) years from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following
specific exceptions. These are:
• Damagecausedbyimproperinstallationoradjustment
• Damagecausedbyaccident,unreasonableuseorneglect
• Damagefromfailuretofollowinstructionscontainedinthis
Owner’s Manual
• Damagefromtheperformanceofrepairsbysomeonenotauthorized
by Outlaw Audio
• Anyunitonwhichtheserialnumberhasbeendefaced,modied,or
removed
• Damageoccurringduringshipment
• Unitswhichhavebeenalteredormodiedindesign,appearanceor
construction
This warranty covers only the actual defects within the PRODUCT itself. IT DOES
NOTcover costsofinstallationin(orremoval from) a fixedinstallation, ornormal
set-up, claims based on any misrepresentation by the seller, or performance varia-
tions resulting from installation related circumstances such as signal quality, AC
power or incompatibilities with speakers and/or other system components.
Duringthe warranty period,OutlawAudiowill,atits option,eitherrepairthe defect,
or replace the defective product, or the defective parts, or components thereof at
no charge to the owner for parts and labor covered by this warranty. If necessary
repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in
need of repair, you will be charged for the repairs and/or the examination. If non-
warranted repairs are needed, we will notify you of the estimated cost and ask for
your authorization to perform said repairs.
You must pay shipping charges incurred in getting your Product to the factory. We
willpaythereturnshippingchargesif therepairsarecovered bythewarranty. Please
save the original shipping cartons as the unit MUST be returned in the original
carton and packing. (Replacement cartons are available at a modest charge.)
If your product needs service, please call Outlaw Audio Inc. at 866-OUTLAWA
(688-5292).
You will need to present the original bill of sale to establish the date of purchase.
In the event that the proof of purchase cannot be established with the original
receipt,thewarranty periodshallbedetermined bythe earliest dateof manufacture
shown on the unit, provided that the serial number label has not been altered in
any manner, or by our records relating to that serial number.
Intheeventthat youwishtoreturnyourOutlawspeakersbacktous, foranyreason,
please call to arrange for a Return Authorization Number. This will insure that
your problem is discussed with a service technician who will determine if there is
a quick solution to your problem.
Outlaw Audio shall not be liable for, in any way responsible for, any incidental or
consequential damages of any kind. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, therefore, the limitations and exclusions stated herein
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN HEREIN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SOLD, MERCHANTIABILITY, DESCRIPTION, QUALITY
OR ANY OTHER MATTERS ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED
LIMITED WARRANTY STATED HEREIN.
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