OSD AUDIO RS800 Rock Speaker Owner’s Manual

: June 16, 2024
: OSD AUDIO

Table of Contents

OSD AUDIO RS800 Rock Speaker
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Tools needed
Quick installation guide
Installation Instructions
Warranty & Repair
Specifications
References
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OSD AUDIO RS800 Rock Speaker

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Product Information

Specifications

Product: Rock Speaker
Tools needed for installation:
- Trench Spade/Shovel
- Wire Cutter
- Measuring Tape
- Outdoor Volume Control (Optional)
- Direct Burial Cables
- Silicon Cable Connectors (Optional)
Speaker wire gauge recommendations:
- 18 AWG minimum – for distances up to 10 ft
- 16-2 AWG – from 10 to 50 ft
- 14-4 AWG – from 50 to 100 ft
- 12-2 AWG – from 50 to 100 ft

FAQ

Q: Where is the best place to install the speakers?
A: The best place to install the speakers is where they will camouflage the best with your surroundings.
Q: Where will the speakers sound the best?
A: The speakers will sound best when separated 15 – 20 feet apart.
Q: How do I determine the length and gauge of speaker wire?
A: Measure the distance between your receiver/amplifier and the speakers. Always buy more wire than you think you would need. Use the recommended wire gauge based on the distance:
- 18 AWG minimum – for distances up to 10 ft
- 16-2 AWG – from 10 to 50 ft
- 14-4 AWG – from 50 to 100 ft
- 12-2 AWG – from 50 to 100 ft
Q: Can I use thin wire gauge over a long distance?
- A: Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a long distance. It is recommended to use the appropriate wire gauge based on the distance.
Q: Can I operate 2 pairs of speakers at the same time?
- A: Not all receivers/amplifiers can safely operate 2 pairs of speakers at the same time. Make sure the amplifier or receiver’s output wattage is comparable to the speaker’s power handling. Refer to your owner’s manual for reference.

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Select your location

Avoid placing the speakers in low spots that would make the speakers vulnerable to water accumulation.

Step 2: Trenching and Cable Burying

Use a trench spade/shovel to create a trench for burying the cables.

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.

Step 4: Burial Connectors

Use burial connectors to securely connect the speaker cable to the receiver/amp.

Step 5: Connecting to the Receiver/Amplifier

When connecting any speakers to the amplifier or receiver, always make sure the power is off.
Locate the connection terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier.
Connect audio out from the back of your receiver or amplifier to the speakers.
Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable terminals, matching the proper polarity with your amplifier, + to + (red) and – to – (black).
Make sure to connect the right channel to the right speaker and the left channel to the left speaker.
Either channel may be attached to either terminals set, however, be sure that polarity (+ and -) is correct on each channel or the performance of the speaker will be seriously affected as one channel will cancel out the other.

Tools needed

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 Instructions

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

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Measure the distance from the designated speaker location to your stereo receiver. Try to minimize your distance without compromising 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 connectors. 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)

Step 5

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When connecting any speakers to the amplifier or receiver, always make sure the power is off. Locate the connection terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier. Always make sure to connect audio out from the back of your receiver or amplifier to the speakers.
Not all receivers/amplifiers can safely operate 2 pair of speakers at the same time. It is important that the amplifier or receiver’s output wattage is comparable to the speaker’s power handling. Please refer to your owner’s manual for reference.
Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable terminals, matching the proper polarity with your amplifier, + to + (red) and – to – (black).
Make sure to connect the right channel to the right speaker and the left channel to the left speaker . Either channel may be attached to either terminals set, however, be sure that polarity ( + and – ) is correct on each channel or the performance of the speaker will be seriously affected as one channel will cancel out the other.

Warranty & Repair

All OSD Audio speaker products have 1 year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period OSD 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’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. The unit must be returned to OSD 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. OSD Audio sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any OSD product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers, mail over dealers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing OSD warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by OSD 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@osdaudio.com for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number# then the unit must be shipped to OSD at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(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 modied
Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or removed
Normal wear and maintenance.

Specifications

Rock Speaker

RS850 / RS850TT / RS840 / RS810

Speaker Type: Weather Resistant Reference Rock Speaker/ Weather Resistant Dual Tweeter Stereo High Power Rock speaker / Weather Resistant Ultra Fidelity Rock Speaker / Weather Resistant Ultra Fidelity 45º Rock Speaker
Woofer: 8” Polypropylene Cone Woofer with Sealed Voice Coil / 8” Polypropylene Cone Woofer with Sealed Voice Coil / 8” Polypropylene Cone Woofer with Sealed Voice Coil / 8” Polypropylene Cone Woofer with Sealed Voice Coil
Tweeter: 2” Coaxial Polyamide Dome / Two 1” Tweeter Mounted 18 Degrees / 1 ½“ Coaxial Polyamide Dome / 1” Coaxial Soft Dome
Impedance: 8 Ohm / 8 Ohm / 8 Ohm / 8 Ohm with 70V Transformer
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHZ / 28Hz – 21kHZ / 24Hz – 20kHZ / 32Hz– 20kHZ
Power Handling: 300 Watts / 400 Watts / 250 Watts / 200 Watts
Sensitivity: 91dB / 89dB / 92dB / 91dB
Dimensions: H 15” x W 19” x D 16” / H 15” x W 20” x D 20” / H 10 ¾” x W 20” x D 19” / H 19” x W 18 ½” x D 11 ½”
Unit Weight: 28 lbs / 30 lbs / 20 lbs / 21 lbs
Finishes: Canyon Brown & Granite Grey / Canyon Brown & Granite Grey / Canyon Brown & Granite Grey / Canyon Brown & Granite Grey
Sold as: Each / Each / Each / Each
Warranty: 1 year / 1 year / 1 year / 1 year