MSE AUDIO Rockustics Subscape 8″ In-Ground Subwoofer Instruction Manual

Subscape 8″ In-Ground Subwoofer
Instruction Manual

Rockustics Subscape 8″ In-Ground Subwoofer

Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Rockustics Rock speaker. If you have any questions regarding installation that are not answered in the following directions, please contact your local sound contractor or the Rockustics ® ® /MSE Audio ® technical support team.

Optimizing Speaker Placement for Best Sound

All Rockustics speakers can generate a high SPL (sound pressure level). Be ready to rock, but be considerate of your neighbors! Maximum acoustic performance should be an important factor in determining speaker placement. Here is how to achieve it:

1. Establish where the most likely or average listening position will be.
2. The speakers should be placed at or close to the same distance from that point.
3. The actual distance between the listening position and the location of the speakers is not critical. However, keep in mind that as the distance between the listening area and the speaker is increased, there will be a noticeable decrease in perceived volume.
4. Be sure to confirm amp power matches the power rating on the speaker. Over-driving the speaker can lead to permanent damage that is not covered under warranty.

Optimizing Aesthetics with Speaker Placement
All Rockustics products are designed with a boost in high-frequency response to accommodate for placement near plants and other landscaping features. Feel free to position the product within your landscaping, camouflaged near bushes or shrubs. Rockustics products strive to blend into the natural aesthetic of their surroundings.
Be sure to account for the wires which will run from the rock to your stereo or audio source. Camouflage wires by running them an inch below ground level when possible.

Cautions And Maintenance

All Rockustics Rock Series speakers are sealed and fully weatherproof. However, DO NOT place speakers where the grille will be in the path of a sprinkler system. Sprinklers typically have a high water pressure level that can damage speaker cones if hit directly. DO NOT place soil or wood chips over the speaker grille. If the grilles accumulate a build-up of soil, the speaker may become damaged.
If build-up does occur, simply rinse the grille with a garden hose set to a low-pressure level. Accumulated soil may also promote undesired insect traffic into the speaker. Insects may eat through the speaker’s surround. Chemical sprays may also cause damage to the rubber of the speaker surround.
This includes bug spray, deck sealant, some fertilizers, and oil-based products. Speakers MUST be covered when applying these treatments or chemicals in your yard. For environments that get snow and ice during the winter months, be sure to check that the openings and woofer cone are clear and there is no hard-packed snow or ice built up in these areas before playing. If there is ice or snow present on the cone, use a hair dryer set on a low setting to to melt it away. If the speakers are not going to be used during winter months, it is recommended that they either be disconnected and brought indoors, or covered with a plastic bag to help protect the speaker components.

Wiring for Low-Impedance Applications
For speakers with transformers, use Diagrams C and D to find the proper wire selection for your desired tap setting. Once the desired tap setting is confirmed, trim the unused ires to minimize corrosion. For harsh and wet environments, it is recommended to apply a bead of silicone to the end of the unused wires for added protection.
If daisy-chaining, follow wire preparations as outlined in the Basic Wiring section. Review Diagram F for a typical daisy-chain wiring system for 70V and 100V applications. Be sure to connect the wires going to the next speaker in the chain as shown in Diagram E. There should be three pairs of wires at each speaker, but the last speaker in the chain will only have two pair. Follow standard protocol for polarity and make sure all units are wired with the same polarity.

Subscape Tap Wire Key

Periscope Tap Wire Key

PERISCOPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Digging
Dig a hole sufficient to ury the speaker(s)  o the correct depth (noted above) in the precise location where the speaker will e placed.| 2. Strip Wire dficient to bury the depth Strip and prepare wire nds for your speaker onfiguration.| 3. Thread Wire
Pass the wire from the amp through the side hole in the mounting spike and out the top end. Repeat this process if daisy-chaining. Do NOT pass the speaker wire(s) out of the bottom of the mounting spike.| 4. Trim Wire Trim the wire to the appropriate length and connect the positive  (+) leads on the input wire with the wire nut. If daisy-chaining, connect the positive (+) wire for the next speaker in the chain. Repeat for negative (-) leads.

5. Screw on Spike
With the speaker wires inside the spike, begin threading the speaker until it’s tight. Gently pull on the speaker wires coming out of the side to remove any excess wire.| 6. Test
Fully wire the rest of your system and test to make sure sound is coming from each nit.| 7. Position Speaker
Position the speaker in the desired direction in the hole. The speaker should e deep enough that the wire(s) can be buried at least 1” below the ground. Backfill the hole.| 8. Fine Tune Aiming
Angle the speaker in your desired position with the Allen wrench.  Loosen the screw in the bottom of the gooseneck nd gently rotate. Re- tighten when angled properly.

9. Vertical Aiming Adjust the angle by loosening the screwon the side of the mounting bracket. Adjust the speaker to the desired angle and re-tighten the screw. Do NOT angle speaker more than 45°.| 10. Tap Switch Settings
See the tap switch key on page 2 to determine which tap power setting corresponds to the markings on the speaker and select accordingly.| 11. Mylar Film
Remove the mylar film from under the tap switch knob pulling on the xposed tab. Push the tap switch onto the speaker to lock it into position.

NOTE:: To reset the tap position after the knob has been locked in place, gently pry the tap switch knob 1/8” from the speaker. Re-position the tap switch to the desired setting and then push the knob back in place to be locked in its new position. If desired, the tap switch locking mechanism may be permanently disabled by cutting off the short pin on the back of the speaker. Simply remove the tap knob, cut off the locking pin on the back of the speaker and replace the knob.

SUBSCAPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Install Cap
Install the cap by threading it to the  nd of the port tube  lockwise.| 2. Digging
Dig a hole efficiently to ury the Subscape so that there is 3-5” clearance between the bottom of the ort and the ground level. Be sure to account for several inches of gravel at the bottom to assist with rainage.| 3. 70V Applications
For 70V (or 100V) applications, select the appropriate tap wires from the chart on age 3 and connect them to the input wire from the amp. Skip stepping 5 if using 8 ohms.| 4. Daisy-Chaining
If daisy-chaining, be sure to also connect the wires going to the next speaker n the chain. Follow standard protocol for polarity and make sure the subwoofer is wired with the same polarity as the  Periscope units.

5. 8 Ohm Application Locate the red, gray, green,
and white wire pairs and cut off the heat shrink cap
on each pair. Use the supplied wire nuts and connect the positive (+) lead from the amp to the red wire and connect the negative (-) lead from the amp to the white wire. Do not use gray or green wire. Disregard if using 70V Wiring.| 6. Test Fully wire the rest of your system and test to make sure sound is coming from each unit.| 7. Trim Wires Trim unused wires on the subwoofer and wrap the loose ends with electrician’s tape or a suitable alternative to protect the bare wires from corroding.| 8. Complete the Install
Place the subwoofer in ole and fill. Leave 3- ” of space from the bottom of the cap to the ground.

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