SpeakerCraft DT 6 owner manual Introduction, Speaker Placement, Speaker Installation

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft's Ruckus DT 6 landscape speakers. We would like to think of them as simulated rocks containing speakers, not rock speakers. This is because the Ruckus DT 6 speakers look more like real rocks. Thanks to a new revolutionary process, the speaker remains completely unseen behind a grille that matches the Ruckus DT 6 surface and texture. The Ruckus DT 6 features a durable enclosure that will withstand rain, snow, hot sun, and even swimming pool acids. The woofers are made from a special weatherproof nylon frame that prevents the magnet rusting. Even the wiring inside the speakers are coated with silicone rubber to prevent corrosion. However, to be sure that you optimize the performance of your Ruckus DT 6 speakers, please read this manual carefully.

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 wood chips 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

•If you desire music over a wide area, it is best to have a larger number of speakers playing at low volume, rather than a few speakers playing at high volume. 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 perceived volume of the speaker decreases rapidly as it is moved further from the listener.

•Direct burial wire or conduit for new yard construction must be run to the location of the speakers. Keep in mind that patios, walls and other features in your yard may be difficult to get around when wiring.

•The Ruckus DT 6 is intended to be used as a single stereo speakers in a small listening environment. In a large outdoor area, it may be necessary to utilize additional speakers to achieve optimal effect.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION

•Each Ruckus DT 6 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 recommends using certified 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 cabinet to exit the cable out the side.

•When attaching the wire to the Ruckus DT 6 speaker, it is critical that a high quality connection is achieved. A poor connection may lead to corrosion and a decline in or loss of performance. For best results, use a set of weatherproof wirenuts. Another option is to use a watertight direct burial box or crimp or solder the wires together and use a heat shrink tube to seal each connector.

•Each Ruckus DT 6 speaker includes an integrated anti-theft ring located at the bottom of each cabinet. This ring will allow you to attach a security harness to it.

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