Tic "GS" omni speaker
outdoor omni directional speakers
Below you will find the basic installation
guidelines for our TIC GS3, GS5, GS5L & GS7L OmniSpeaker®
series of omni directional, omni polar omni speakers. While all
installations and even landscape settings are a little different in
requirements and layout, the following installation guidelines have
served, with little modification for the successful installation of
hundreds of thousands of TIC outdoor speaker products world wide.
TIC omni directional outdoor speakers are
partially buried in use. Burying the unit stabilizes the enclosure,
producing a cleaner more deep and vibrant sound quality. The design
and finish color blend perfectly with any landscape. They can be
potted for indoor use or patio applications. The GS3 and pro
omni units, lid contains an "on the fly" switch-able 70v in-line
constant voltage transformer for commercial use.
The following instruction guidelines apply to all
TIC OmniSpeakers® generally. Where any special
consideration should be made for the GS5L or GS7L light omni
speaker units a Note: will be made. |
How to install
outdoor omni speakers (guidelines)
1. Carefully unpack the speaker components.
Compare contents of boxes to the exploded parts diagram or parts
list enclosed.
2. Read all the instructions before proceeding on with the
connection of your exterior speakers to insure trouble free
performance of your outdoor speaker system. |
Tic omni speaker
placement & optimization
We all desire the best sound when placing our
exterior speakers and while all TIC speakers may be quite powerful,
you must decide where the best listening area will be. TIC
OmniSpeaker® models are unique in that normal worries of
angling the speakers for sound coverage, looking for the "sweet"
spot, trying to cover multiple listening area's and many other
placement issues are unnecessary in planning, operating or enjoying
TIC omni-directional, omni speakers. |
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3. Plan the location of the TIC speakers by making a simple
sketch and estimating the length of the TIC speaker cable required,
access to the amplifier to be used and the effective area of speaker
operation; the latter being about a twenty to fifty foot broadcast
area, model dependent. It is desirable not to leave "dead zones"
between the outdoor speakers broadcast coverage. Note:The
GS5L & GS7L lighted Omni speaker units also require
connection to a low voltage (12v) lighting transformer, supplied in
the GS7L & GS5L units, and as such need to run two of the
four wire double insulated connection cable to go to a mains (120v)
power source. |
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Note: Low Voltage lighting transformers are very reliable and
inexpensive being available at almost any Hardware or DIY store of
good repute. If you wish to run a series of low voltage lights and/
or outdoor speakers with lights, low voltage transformers are sold
by wattage output. The general rule of thumb being to read the
wattage of each bulb used, add them up and choose a transformer of
somewhat higher output. Normally only 80% of the LV transformers
output is considered "usable". A 100 watt output LV transformer
being used to power 4 x 20W lamps. This is to avoid a drop in
supplied power or "orange" light from the lamp. This only applies
should you wish to run a series of lights with one transformer
rather than the individual transformers supplied with the GS7L &
GS5L outdoor omni speaker units for your convenience. |
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4. Check your layout plan/ sketch for obstacles: Sidewalks,
driveways, water, trees, bushes or garden fences, existing sprinkler
paths or piping, architectural features and other obstacles that
will interfere with, later obscuring or final laying of the wire and
placement of the TIC outdoor speakers. |
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5. Before digging holes, drilling holes or mounting brackets
for the TIC outdoor speakers or the wires, lay out the units and the
wires per your sketch/ diagram. Recheck your drawing for any
obstacles. 6. Review your point of entry into the house,
garage or out building containing the power source to ensure the
best point for entry. A crawl space, window or garage wall may
provide the best entry point. If necessary, drill a hole only
slightly larger than the wires used and use a good caulk or silicone
to seal the hole around the site when the installation of your new
TIC outdoor speakers is complete. |
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CAUTION!
Be careful not to drill in an area where house wiring is installed
or piping and sprinklers may be present. Metal casements or window
frames should also be avoided. This could cause structural damage or
worse, a safety problem! |
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7. Placing your outdoor omni speakers Note: TIC
Corporation always recommends you connect your new outdoor
speakers to your amplification equipment in close proximity and
check their correct operation before you begin their exterior
installation. Later, this test will help point out any difficulties
that occur in cable runs or connectivity issues. Please first note
item “8.” below.
a. Dig a hole 10 inches deep that is 16 inches by 16
inches square. Carefully place the speaker in to insure proper fit;
the top of TIC OmniSpeaker® will extend approximately
5in. above the ground. Repeat for all OmniSpeaker®
outdoor speakers to be installed. |
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b. Next, layout the speaker cord routes with string and
small stakes to line up where to trench and keep this final length
of string to measure and properly cut your cable if taking from a
roll.. Dig a 4 to 6 inch deep trench along this line to each
speaker. This can be best done in soft soil by using a flat spade.
Insert the spade in ground at a 45º angle and push sod
and dirt up leaving a narrow slit to lay the wire into. After
spading all the trenches, lay the wire to insure adequate length for
installation. Note: It is possible but unlikely that the
speaker amplifier cable and 12v lighting transformer cables of the
lighted GS5l & GS7l units will terminate at the same
location, therefore you must also plan to "split-off" the lighting
cable to the low voltage 12v transformer wherever it is located. |
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c. Check the both ends of the wires for adequate length to
hookup to a TIC volume control, TIC speaker selector and/ or
amplifier/ receiver depending upon your particular installation
configuration. Some extra length or "play" should be left in the
cable for adjustments. |
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d. Recheck the connections and hook up the system to check
for full functioning, following connection instructions for your
system. Should everything operate properly, close up trenches and
carefully fill around the speakers. Place excess dirt around flower
beds or trees as is appropriate, secure your cable run and tidy the
final installation. |
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8. Connecting your TIC
Outdoor Omni Speakers to your sound system
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CAUTION! Refer to your
amplifier/ receiver system manual for the manufacturers proper
connection procedures. These take precedence over any connection
instructions expressed or implied here. Select a minimum initial
output. Check out the balance control next on the indoor and TIC
outdoor speakers. Carefully raise the volume control in small steps
to insure distortion free output. Overloading with a distorted
signal can seriously damage your new TIC outdoor speakers. |
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CAUTION! Be very careful not to
reverse polarity on your new TIC speakers;
+ to + and -
to - only, when connecting your speakers. Follow the color
coding on your TIC speaker wires which is usually Red for positive
and Black for ground/ common. Incorrect polarity connection of your
TIC exterior speakers will result in poor sound reproduction and
potentially damage your audio system, TIC outdoor speakers and any
sound equipment. |
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Enjoy your new
outdoor music room! |
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Please relax and
enjoy your installation of another quality tic outdoor speaker
product! |
Playing your tic
exterior and interior speakers together
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In the event that you play your indoor and outdoor speakers
simultaneously with the same receiver - amplifier, you may sometimes
experience higher volume levels with your indoor speakers. The are
many reasons for this;
- Most TIC exterior speaker models are a full 8Ω (Ohms)
impedance while many indoor home theatre, bookshelf or wall
speakers sold today are the lesser 4Ω – 6Ω only.
- Most interior speakers radiate in one direction only
(mono–directional). TIC omni speakers and their famous
OmniSpeakers® for instance, are designed to radiate in
a full 360° (omni–directional) broadcast area.
- Area sound concentration is much higher in an interior
environment with interior walls than an exterior environment
without them.
- No reflection or sound promotion in an exterior environment.
In fact, exterior ambient acoustics plays a large part in
absorbing and therefore reducing the exterior sound levels of all
outdoor speakers and broadcast equipment.
- The waterproof materials used in the TIC outdoor speaker
components, cones and the resistance in long exterior outdoor
speaker cable runs lowers the frequency level received by all
exterior speakers.
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The
gs5l & gs7l omni speaker lights |
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The lighting elements of the GS7L and GS5L models are easily
replaceable with a standard 2-prong hi-Halogen bulb available at any
lighting supply, hardware or DIY store. The lighting element is
reachable by unscrewing, counter-clockwise, the upper lid of the
Omni speaker unit. |
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GS7l pro omni speaker
light and 70v (commercial use) switch assy close-up
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Notes on your
option to use the 25v 70v 100v in-line constant voltage distribution
system
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The TIC GS3, GS7L Pro Omni Speaker units like the GS5
& GS5L models come preset to operate at a standard 8 Ohms. The GS3,
GS7L Pro Omni units also have the option to run and are often
used in commercial applications at 70v using their internal, factory
pre-installed, switch-able 70v system. The 70v option includes 2.5,
5, 10 & 15W taps for your selection and preferred operating
wattages. |
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Please Note: While many enthusiasts and consumers regular and
successfully install our products, TIC Corporation always recommends
the services of a trained and licensed audio professional, CEDIA,
NSCA, for correct and worry free installation. This is particularly
recommended in, what is commonly referred to as "commercial", 25v
70v 100v distributed audio applications. |
Winterizing the system
TIC outdoor OmniSpeakers® are the standard
specification used in most Theme Parks, Leisure and Amusement
Centers World Wide. A trick they recommended to us many years ago;
in addition to the TIC outdoor speakers weatherproof properties, the
system can be best protected from snow and ice, where appropriate,
by securing a plastic bag over the unit until the spring thaw. |
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TIC outdoor speaker preventative
maintenance
Bi-annual or yearly maintenance of your outdoor speakers is
always recommended. How often you actually do this is use dependent.
If you have an outdoor speaker TIC OmniSpeaker® GS3 -
GS50, you should first remove any garden debris or particulate
matter from around the base of the protruding outdoor speaker
housing and grill. Carefully check the black foam ring (TIC part #
GS FF) that acts as a protective filter for the interior components.
If it is not occluded or degraded, if it is please remove any waste
and replace as necessary.
It may be necessary to remove the lid off your outdoor
OmniSpeaker® for careful inspection. This may be done by
removing the three screws which are exposed once you stretch and
remove the black foam filter which is supposed to be covering the
metal impact speaker grill. These three screws fasten the aluminum
impact screen and lid assembly to the base housing and then lift
off. Upon removing the grill & lid assembly, look down upon the
speaker and carefully remove any bugs, debris or sandy particles
that have gotten inside and are lying upon the speaker. These small
objects if not removed can cause crackling sounds or distortion as
they are bounced around on the speaker cone during play. This will
affect the sound reproduction of the unit.
When you are satisfied and the unit is clean carefully replace
the components in reverse order.
Your TIC outdoor OmniSpeakers® and TIC outdoor
speakers in general actually require very little in the way of
maintenance, however any preventative maintenance is always
preferable to none. |
Contact
Please Contact
us at Just Garden
Speakers where we will be happy to answer any questions you may
have. |
