Paradigm Garden Oasis User manual

GARDEN OASIS ESSENTIALS
OUTDOOR MUSIC SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview .......................................3
Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music System ....3
Contents of the System: ........................3
Additional Required Components (Sold Separately) ..3
Required Tools ................................3
Power .......................................3
Planning the System Layout.......................4
Cable Recommendations .........................5
Installation Considerations .......................5
Wiring & Speaker Installation .....................6
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 1) ..........................6
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 2) ..........................7
Mono Setup Using 2 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 3) ..........................8
Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable
(For Stereo Setup)..............................9
Preparing the 2 Conductor Burial Cable
(For Mono Setup)..............................10
Attaching Ground Stake to Speaker & Installation ..11
Cable Connections from Speaker to RED (+) and
BLACK (-) Burial Cable ........................12
Cable Connections from Speaker to WHITE (+) and
GREEN (-) Burial Cable...........................12
Cable Connections from Subwoofer to Burial Cable...13
Test System ...................................14
To Avoid Speaker Damage .......................14
Listening Outdoors .............................14
Limited Warranty...............................15
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Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor
Music System
The Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music
System includes 8 premium all-season outdoor speakers
and 1 all-season in-ground subwoofer ideal for backyards
ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft.
Made of durable UV treated ABS plastic and thick high-
density polyethylene, the Garden Oasis Essentials
Outdoor Music System can endure the elements while
providing years of trouble-free service.
While installation is relatively easy, Paradigm’s Garden
Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music System is designed to be
installed by your authorized Paradigm dealer.
WARNING!
• ACCOUNT FOR POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL,
GAS, BURIED CABLES, PLUMBING OR
OTHER OBSTACLES BEFORE DIGGING.
• MANY LOCALITIES FORBID DIGGING
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES
BEFORE INSTALLATION.
• READ AND FOLLOW all instructions
before beginning installation.
Contents of the System:
• (8) Speakers with Mounting Stakes
• (1) In-Ground Subwoofer with Canopy
• (20) Silicone-Filled Wire Connectors
Additional Required Components
(Sold Separately):
• Burial Speaker Cable
• Wire Ties (Optional)
Required Tools:
• Shovel
• Cable Strippers
Power
Any 8 ohm stereo amplifier (for Stereo Setup) or
Any 4 ohm mono amplifier (for Mono Setup)
OVERVIEW

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The Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music
System is designed to deliver seamless, and evenly
distributed sound coverage in an ‘open air’ environment.
The following illustration shows how a daisy chain of
satellite speakers and a subwoofer should be strategically
placed to create even, balanced coverage around the
outdoor environment. The satellite speakers should be
spaced from 6 to 10 feet (2.4 - 3 meters) apart for optimal
coverage. With a tighter spacing, more satellites will
be required to fill out an area, but with the advantage of
more consistent coverage and volume levels across the
intended entertainment area.
To achieve the best balance between the satellites and
subwoofer, the subwoofer should be placed as close to
the center of the satellites as possible. Keep in mind
that this is simply a suggestion and that your unique
environment may dictate otherwise. If more bass is
desired, placing the subwoofer near a wall or other solid
surface will greatly reinforce the low bass frequencies.
Checklist:
qIdentify the location
qDetermine the positioning of the satellite speakers
and subwoofer.
qDig the trench according to satellite speakers and
subwoofer to be installed.
qThe trench should be 6”- 8” deep.
PLANNING THE SYSTEM LAYOUT

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We strongly recommend using burial–rated cable (not
included) when installing Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor
Music System. In addition, it’s critical to use the proper
speaker cable gauge. Please review the chart below.
There a few considerations before you start digging a trench:
• Ensure that your ENTIRE system is 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 and subwoofer can be easily damaged,
kicked or struck.
• Consider overall landscape/garden design and positioning
in relation to the listening area.
CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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)

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WIRING & INSTALLATION
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 1)
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Right Left Right
Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 2)
Left Right Left Right
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
––+
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
––+
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Left Left Left
Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 1)
Right Right Right Right
The satellite speakers included in this system
individually present a 32 ohm load to the amplifier.
When 4 of them are connected on each amplifier
channel in parallel, the load to the amplifier is
approximately 8 ohms. The nominal impedance of
the Subwoofer is 8 ohms per channel. The satellites
and subwoofer feature optimized internal crossovers
so that the subwoofers impedance is not combined
with the satellites. The overall load presented to your
amplifier by the combined system of 8 satellites and 1
subwoofer will be around 8 ohms nominal per channel.
With these considerations in mind, multiple system
wiring possibilities are possible. The following
diagrams are simple, and safe examples of wiring the
system to a traditional 8 ohm stereo amplifier. If using
an alternative wiring or amplification configuration,
please take care to ensure that the impedance
presented to your amplifier is within its published
specifications. Failure to adhere to the above guidance
could result in damage to the speakers and/or the
amplifier which Paradigm will not take responsibility
for and will not be covered under warranty.

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Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 2)
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Right Left Right
Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 2)
Left Right Left Right
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
––+
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
––+
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Left Left Left
Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 1)
Right Right Right Right

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Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 3)
Mono
2 Ohm Mono 1-Channel Amplifier
Mono Mono Mono
Mono
Mono Wiring Diagram (Option 3)
Mono Mono Mono Mono
2 Conductor Burial Wire
Black Red
+
–
–+
To Sub
To Adjoining Amp,
Sub or Speaker To Adjoining,
Sub or Speaker

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Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable (For Stereo Setup)
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.
2. Recommended:
Use a wire tie
(not included)
to keep the wire
loop intact and
act as a strain
relief.
4. Cut the red (+)
and black (-)
OR white (+)
and green (-)
wires with cable
strippers and
strip off 1 inch
(25.4 mm) of
insulation to
expose the bare
wire conductor.
white (+) &
green (-)
red (+) &
black (-)
1. Starting with the
first speaker and
every speaker/
sub that comes
after, create a
loop approximate-
ly 6” in length.
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D)