TIC BG50 Outdoor Bluetooth In-Ground Subwoofer Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- TIC
Table of Contents
TIC BG50 Outdoor Bluetooth In-Ground Subwoofer
Connection
- The BG50 speaker should be installed near a suitable power source.
- Connect the speaker’s power cord to the transformer/adapter. Be sure to tighten the connector properly for water protection.
- We recommend that the power adapter be plugged into a covered outlet if the outlet is located outdoor. If the outdoor outlet is not covered, please do not use during wet conditions and unplug when not in use.
- In order to create a full sound system, you must connect at least two 8-ohm loudspeakers (not included) to the subwoofer. Additional speaker wire may be used to extend the distance between speakers and subwoofer.
- Optionally you can connect two additional 8-ohm speakers (four in total).
- Most industry-standard 8-ohm loudspeakers should be compatible with the BG50 subwoofer. We recommend using TIC’s GS3 or GS5 for optimal performance and guaranteed compatibility.
Button Layout
Left: Power Button and LED status indicator Right: Connect/Reset Button
Button/Bluetooth Operation
- Press power button to turn on and off.
- Hold connect/reset button to activate Bluetooth discovery mode or disconnect connected device. Once discovery mode is activated, you can pair by going to your device’s Bluetooth menu. Find and connect to “BT Speaker”.
- Blinking LED on power button indicates speaker is powered on but no device is connected.
- Solid LED on power button indicates a Bluetooth device is connected.
- There is no volume control on the speaker. The volume control is directly controlled by the music app or Bluetooth device (ex: smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.).
Installation/Maintenance Note
- The BG50 can be installed in-ground or surface-mounted. In-ground installation is generally optimal since burying the speaker in-ground will enhance its resonance providing a fuller audio experience.
- The BG50 is designed to be water-resistant not waterproof. When burying the speaker in-ground, the bottom of the grill should be at least 2 inches above ground level. The speaker should not be installed in a low area prone to water collection or where sprinklers will spray into the grill. During heavy snow season where snow fall level will be higher than the grill, speaker should be covered by a plastic tarp so that melted snow will be diverted away from the speaker driver. The speaker is designed to be protected against rain and snow fall but not water submersion.
- The power adapter transformer/wire should be placed where it won’t pose as a tripping hazard or be cut/damaged accidentally. Use caution when playing the speaker in increment weather. Turn off and unplug unit if necessary.
- Fully test the speaker above surface before burying the speaker in-ground.
- To clean the speaker, you can rinse with fresh water directly above the speaker and wipe with a cloth. If needed, use mild detergent to remove dirt. Do not spray water directly into the grill. The driver can also be wiped with a damp cloth and foam ring can be rinsed (or replaced) periodically by removing the top cover.
Warranty
TIC offers limited one-year full parts and labor warranty for all of our new products. Please visit www.ticcorp.com/warranty for our latest warranty policy.
Licensing, Copyright, and Misc. Notes
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