Outlaw Audio BLS-B(C) Unpacking, Contents, Loudspeaker Controls and Connections, Setup Guide

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. Pack- ing 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.

2 BLS-B(C) Black (or Cherry) Loudspeakers

2 Black Metal Grills (pre-installed)

Owner’s Manual

If any of the above is missing from your shipment, please contact Outlaw Audio immediately at 866-OUTLAWS.

Loudspeaker Controls and Connections

ABoundary Switch

This three-position switch provides a (0dB, 2dB and 4dB) reduction in upper bass frequencies to maintain a linear response for wall or corner loaded speaker placements.

BHigh Frequency Speaker Binding Posts

Use these or the low frequency terminals to connect the speaker to the amplifier.

CLow Frequency Speaker Binding Posts

Use these or the high frequency terminals to connect the speaker to the amplifier.

DHigh Frequency Switch

This three-position switch provides a (-2dB, 0dB, +2dB) treble compensa- tion for bright or heavily dampened listening environments.

EBinding Post Jumpers

These connect the two pairs of binding posts and should remain installed unless using a bi-wire or bi-amplify connection scheme.

Setup Guide

Connecting To Your System

To get the maximum performance from your new Outlaw Loudspeaker system it must be properly connected, positioned properly within the room and configured to match your listening environment. There are three primary connection styles compatible with your Outlaw Loudspeakers. These include the standard one wire (per) speaker connection, bi-wiring which uses either a pair of speaker wires or a custom bi-wire cable and a single amplifier channel per speaker, or bi-amplifying which uses two speaker wires and two power amplifiers per speaker.

Owner’s Manual

Setup Guide

Loudspeaker Rear Panel

	Boundary	High
		Frequency
	0	+2dB
A	-2dB	0dB	D
	-4dB	-2dB

B

E

C

Preparing the Speaker Wire for Installation

High quality speaker wires are essential for optimal performance. We recom- mend 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 conductors, 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 Bookshelf 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.

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 below.

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.

1/2" 2"

The Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers