SpeakerCraft owner manual 600RoxDT, SpeakerCraft, Speaker Placement, Speaker Installation

OWNER’S MANUAL

600RoxDT

Single Stereo Rock Speaker

SpeakerCraft®

Please carefully read and follow the instructions below. If you have any questions, please contact SpeakerCraft Customer Service at (800) 448-0976.

CAUTION

Although they are designed to withstand the elements, there are precautions you should take to optimize the long-term performance of your speakers. Keep soil and woodchips from covering the speaker grille. If soil accumulates on the grille, it can be rinsed away with low water pressure. Chemicals commonly used in the yard can potentially damage the rubber parts of the speaker. Avoid spraying such chemicals onto or near the speaker. Also avoid placing the speakers where the grille area will come in direct contact with sprinklers.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

•The 600RoxDT is intended to be used as a single stereo speaker in small listening environments. In a large outdoor area, it may be necessary to utilize additional speakers to get the optimal effect.

•If you desire music over a wide area, it is best to have a larger number of speakers playing at low volumes, rather than a few speakers playing at high volumes. Keep this in mind when designing your outdoor system.

•Ideally, you should place the speakers as close to the primary listening area as possible. The volume of the speaker decreases rapidly as it is moved further from the listener.

•Keep in mind that wire must be run to the location of the speakers. Patios, walls and other features in your yard may be difficult to get around when wiring.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION

•Each speaker has a four-conductor cable exiting the bottom of the speaker. One pair, marked, is for the left channel. The other pair is for the right channel. This cable should be connected to a similar cable run to the speaker location from your audio system. SpeakerCraft sells certified four conduc- tor direct burial cable that is ideal for this purpose. The cable can be run either directly beneath the speaker into the ground, or you can use the notch on the bottom of the speaker to exit the cable out the side.

•When attaching the cable to the speaker, it is critical that a high quality connection is achieved. A poor connection may lead to corrosion and a decline in performance. For best results, crimp or solder the wires together using heat shrink to seal each individual conductor. After the individual conductors are sealed, seal over the pair with another layer of heat shrink. Note: Remember to slide the heat shrink tubing onto the cable before the connections are made. Another option is to use a watertight direct burial box.