SOUNDTUBE XT850-LED XT Series Lighted Speaker System for Outdoor Ambience Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SOUNDTUBE
Table of Contents
SOUNDTUBE XT850-LED XT Series Lighted Speaker System for Outdoor Ambience
Product Information
The XT850-LED is an in-ground speaker designed for outdoor use. It comes with a speaker enclosure, speaker base, in-ground/security bracket, and various accessories.
- Box contents:
- 1 In-ground speaker
- 1 Anti-theft device (2 pieces)
- 1 Liquid-tight compression fitting
- 1 Square drive bit
- 4 Wire nuts
- 6 #8 stainless-steel square-drive screws
- 2 .75 1/4-20 Stainless-steel bolts
- LED Wire leads
- Speaker Wire leads
- Liquid-tight strain relief
- .75 1/4-20 Stainless-steel bolt
- LED Wiring for XT850-LED:
- Each XT850-LED lighting system is rated at 12 V / 3.6 W.
- It is recommended not to exceed 80% of the transformer’s power rating.
- Transformer Power Capacity:
- 30 W: Max. # of XT850-LED – 6
- 60 W: Max. # of XT850-LED – 12
- 150 W: Max. # of XT850-LED – 34
- 300 W: Max. # of XT850-LED – 68
- LEDs can operate at 9 V and will yield approximately 35% brightness.
- XT850-LEDs are also compatible with third-party dimmer switches.
Product Usage Instructions
- If needed for daisy chaining, drill speaker base and install a second liquid-tight strain relief.
- Attach in-ground/security brackets to the speaker base using stainless steel bolts.
- Thread the signal wire through the liquid-tight strain relief and tighten the seal.
- Place the speaker base into a hole in the ground with the top rim of the base at ground level. Back-fill the dirt firmly. For added security, cement security brackets into the ground.
- Select the tap position by removing the rubber plug to access the rotary switch. The switch is preset to the maximum tap setting in 70.7 V mode (64W XT850, 32W XT550). Select the desired setting and reinsert the rubber plug.
- Attach the signal wire to the wire leads using the provided wire nuts. For added waterproofing, grease caps are recommended.
- Set the speaker enclosure on the speaker base. Use tamper-resistant stainless-steel screws to attach the speaker to the base (driver tip and screws provided).
- To enhance bass performance, remove the port cover on the underside of the speaker enclosure. Warning: Removing the cover will expose internal components to humidity and other potentially corrosive elements.
- Consult the transformer manufacturer’s installation and connection instructions. Unravel the LED wire pair and connect XT850-LED wires to the appropriate landscape lighting cable and landscape lighting transformer. The black/white wire is positive, and the all-black wire is negative.
Warning: SoundTube speakers must be installed by a professional audio installer/contractor. For safety and optimum audio performance, the installer must follow all directions issued by SoundTube Entertainment.
Box contents
- 1 In-ground speaker
- 1 Anti-theft device (2 pieces)
- 1 Liquid-tight compression fitting
- 1 Square drive bit
- 4 Wire nuts
- 6 #8 stainless-steel square-drive screws
- 2 .75″ 1/4-20 Stainless-steel bolts
Transformer Tap Settings
Install Instructions
- If needed for daisy chaining drill the speaker base and install second liquid-tight strain relief (not included).
- Attach inground/security brackets to the speaker base using stainless steel bolts.
- Thread signal wire thru liquid-tight strain relief and tighten the seal
- Place the speaker base into the hole in the ground with the top rim of the base at ground level. Back-fill dirt into the hole, packing the dirt firmly. For added security, cement security brackets into ground.
- Select the tap position by removing the rubber plug to access the rotary switch. The switch is preset to the maximum tap setting in 70.7 V mode (64W XT850, 32W XT550). Select the desired setting and reinsert rubber plug.
- Attach signal wire to wire leads. Use the wire nuts provided. For added waterproofing, grease caps are recommended.
- Set speaker enclosure on a speaker base. Use tamper-resistant stainless-steel screws to attach the speaker to the base (driver tip and screws provided).
- Done!
Port option for XT550
To enhance bass performance, remove the port cover on the underside of the speaker enclosure. Warning: Removing the cover will expose internal components to humidity and other potentially corrosive elements.
LED Wiring for XT850-LED
| Transformer Power Capacity | Max. # of XT850-LED |
|---|---|
| 30 W | 6 |
| 60 W | 12 |
| 150 W | 34 |
| 300 W | 68 |
- Consult the transformer manufacturer’s installation and connection instructions first. Unravel LED wire pair. Connect XT850-LED wires to the appropriate landscape lighting cable and landscape lighting transformer. Black/White wire is Positive, all-Black wire is Negative.
- Each XT850-LED lighting system is rated at 12 V / 3.6 W. It is recommended not to exceed 80% of the transformer’s power rating. For example, a 30 Watt transformer can accommodate up to (6) XT850-LED speakers.
LEDs can operate at 9 V and will yield approximately 35% brightness. XT850-LEDs are also compatible with third-party dimmer switches.
Warning
SoundTube speakers must be installed by a professional audio
installer/contractor. For safety and for optimum audio performance, the
installer must follow all directions issued by SoundTube Entertainment.
1.435.647.9555 | 800.647.TUBE | www.soundtube.com
References
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