OSD AUDIO RS670 High Definition Outdoor Rock Speaker Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- OSD AUDIO
Table of Contents
OSD AUDIO RS670 High Definition Outdoor Rock Speaker
Tools needed for installation
- Trench Spade/Shovel
- Wire Cutter
- Measuring Tape
- Outdoor Volume Control (Optional)
- Direct Burial Cables
- Silicon Cable Connectors (Optional)
Quick installation guide
- Where is the best place to install the speakers?
- Where will the speakers sound the best?
- Try to separate the speakers 15 – 20 feet apart.
- Place the speakers in the location where they will camouflage the best with your surrounding
Speaker wire
To determine the length and the gauge of speaker wire, you will need to measure the distance between your receiver/amplifier and the speakers.
- Measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier and the speakers
- Always buy more than you think you would need.
- Equal wire lengths should always be used to maintain an equal balance in sound volume.
- Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a long distance.
- 18 AWG minimum – for distances up to ………………………. . 10 ft
- 16-2AWG – from ……………………………………………. 10 to 50 ft
- 14-4AWG – from …………………………………………… 50 to 100ft
- 12-2AWG – from …………………………………………… 50 to 100ft
Installation Steps
Step 1 Select your location
Designate the general area where the rock speakers would be most ideal. The
speakers should face the general listening area and spaced about15 – 20 feet
apart for good stereo sound. (See Diagram1) Furthermore, the realistic rock
shape and finish would blend particularly well in your landscape if it is
placed near a rock wall, water fountain, open plantation or swimming pool.
Avoid placing the speakers in low spots that would make the speakers
vulnerable to water accumulation.
Step 2 Trenching and Cable Burying
Measure the distance from the designated speaker location to your stereo receiver. Try to minimize your distance without compromis-ing on your overall appeal and safety concern. Once the route is determined, use your spade or trench to dig the route with width between 8”-12” once the trench route is completed, lay the cable in the route. If using the PVC pipe, cut the pipe to length, ensure all electrical connections are watertight with silicone burial connec-tors. Once the cable layout is done, refill the trench. (See Diagram 2)
Step 3 Making the connection
Rock speakers are easily connected to any audio amplifier or stereo receiver using the sealed speaker wire pigtail from the back of the speaker enclosure. Please note, the red lead indicates positive signal (+) and the black indicates negative signal (-). Connecting the positive and negative leads incorrectly will cause it to be out of phase and will result in weaker bass response.
Remove 2”- 3” of the outer layer of the speaker wire coming out from the source amplifier. Carefully strip ½” of the insulation covering the speaker conductors within the outer layer. Twist the bare speaker wire leads together and seal with burial connector. Do not use Eletrical tape as a means of weatherproofing the wire connection. (See Diagram 3)
Warranty & Repair
All OSD AUDIO outdoor speakers have (1) year Limited Warranty against defects
in materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims.
During the warranty period OSD AUDIO will replace any defective part and
correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor
OSD AUDIO may replace returned speakers with a product of equal value and
performance. In such cases, some modifications to the mounting may be
necessary and are not
OSD AUDIO’s responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to
its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by OSD
AUDIO. The unit must be returned to OSD AUDIO at the owner’s expense and with
prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not
considered defects, nor is damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing
performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by OSD
Audio
OSD AUDIO sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to
ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any OSD AUDIO product
purchased from an unauthorized dealer or another source, including retailers,
mail order dealers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under
existing OSD AUDIO warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized
source or other manner not authorized by OSD AUDIO shall void the warranty on
the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power
voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the
basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you
must email customer service at
RMA@audiogeargroup.com for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number then the unit must be shipped to OSD
AUDIO at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of
service required. Be sure to pack the product(s) in a corrugated container
with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage
in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse,
negligence, or improper operation (installation) Any products that have been
altered or modified Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #,
etc. has been altered, defaced
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