Adept Audio LSCAPESYS User manual

Installation Manual
LSCAPESYS
Landscape Speaker System
• LSAT4 Satellite Speakers
• AMP200 DSP Amplifier
• LSUB10 Subwoofer

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Thank you for buying Adept Audio Landscape Loudspeakers. These
speakers were designed and tuned by the same engineers who
invented multiple speaker satellite/subwoofer outdoor sound systems.
They’re built to install easily and quickly, and to sound fantastic day in
and day out for years to come.
This manual provides all the necessary information for installation. If for
any reason you experience problems or if you have installation questions,
please call us at [phone]. Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to
5:00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 3
Warranty................................................................................................................................. 5
What’s Included.................................................................................................................. 6
Tools Needed...................................................................................................................... 7
Speaker Cable Choice................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Speakers................................................................................................... 8
Connecting and Adjusting the Amplifier............................................................. 14
Testing the System.......................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 16
Specifications .....................................................................................................................17
Notes....................................................................................................................................... 18
Technical Assistance.....................................................................................................20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warnings
• Follow all instructions
• Do not use apparatus near water
• Clean only with dry cloth
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized or grounding type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement for the
obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power plug from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, or table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

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• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been dropped or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• The equipment shall be used at a maximum temperature of 35˚Celsius
ambient temperature
• Do not open the equipment to reduce the risk of electric shock. For
safety reasons it is only allowed to be opened by a qualified service
person
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture. And the apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The MAINS plug is used as a disconnect device and shall remain
readily operable.
• The product shall be used in an open area or bench.

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Adept Audio warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Adept
Audio product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship,
provided the speaker was purchased from an Adept Audio authorized
dealer. If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or
replaced at Adept Audio’s discretion. If the product must be replaced yet
it is no longer manufactured, it will be replaced with a model of equal to
or greater value that is the most similar to the original. If this is the case,
installing the replacement model may require mounting modifications;
Adept Audio will not be responsible for any such related costs.
All warranties and warranty conditions are subject to change. Please
refer to www.adept-audio.com for the latest information.
These conditions are not covered by warranty:
• Accidental damage
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse
• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by anyone
other than Adept Audio or an authorized dealer
• Damage caused by improper installation
• Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues
• Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit
• Damage inflicted during the return shipment
WARRANTY
REQUIREMENTS & WARRANTY COVERAGE
This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through
an unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to the individual that
made the original purchase, and it cannot be applied to other purchases.
The purchaser must be prepared to provide proof of purchase (receipt).
This warranty will not be valid if the identifying number or serial number
has been removed, defaced, or altered.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY — LSAT4 & LSUB10
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY — AMP200

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
(4) LSAT4 Satellite Speakers
with Mounting Spikes
(1) LSUB10
Subwoofer
(1) AMP200
DSP Amplifier
(2) Rack Ears
(1) AC Power Cord
(8) Screws
(12) Waterproof
Wire Nuts

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TOOLS NEEDED
SPEAKER CABLE CHOICE
• Speaker Wire (Burial Grade)
• Wire Stripper
• Precision Screwdriver
• Shovel
• Trenching Shovel (Optional)
• Rubber Mallet (Optional)
Be sure to use burial-grade speaker cable for any cables that will be
buried underground.
If the cables will be run through walls (such as running from the speaker
system to an amplifier installed indoors), make sure your cables are
CL3-rated for in-wall use.
To ensure the best performance from the speakers, use stranded
speaker wire of the appropriate gauge for the length of the wire run.
Wire Length Wire Gauge
0 -100' (0 - 30m) 16
50 - 150' (15 - 45m) 14
Over 100' (30m) 12

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INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS
Positioning and installing the satellite speakers
The satellite speakers may be positioned so that sound is evenly
dispersed around the outdoor space, or you can create as many as four
individual stereo pairs to focus sound on certain parts of the outdoor
space, such as a patio or play area. Alternate left- and right-channel
satellite speakers when you mount them. Typically, best results are
achieved by placing the speakers 6 to 15 feet apart.
Push the mounting spikes for the satellite speakers into the ground.
If the ground too firm to push the spike in all the way, remove the speaker
from the spike and tap the spike in gently with a rubber mallet. Be careful
not to use too much force on the spikes, because they can break.
Adjust the speakers to point upward slightly, but do not point them up
more than 45 degrees or water may accumulate in them, which will
aect the sound.
Positioning and installing the subwoofer
The subwoofer should be placed as close to the middle of the speaker
system as practical, ideally with half the satellite speakers on one side
and half on the other.
You can place the subwoofer directly on the ground, or bury most of it.
The LSUB10 dims are 15⅝" diameter x 12" high. For in-ground install, dig
a hole 16" diameter and ~7" deep. Be sure the "grilles" are high enough as
to not get submerged. Make sure the subwoofer enclosure is not in
contact with large rocks, and that there is no empty space around it
when it’s buried.

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Running the speaker cables
Run the left and right speaker cables from the amplifier to the subwoofer
location. (See Diagram 2 on page 10)
From the subwoofer location, extend the left speaker cable to the left
satellite speakers and the right speaker cable to the right satellite speak-
ers using a parallel connection. Strip ½" of the jacket o the ends of all
cables, and connect the LEFT positive conductor from the amp, to the
LEFT input (WHITE is Positive / GREEN is Minus) on the subwoofer,
extend from the subwoofer to the first LEFT satellite speaker and
connect the LEFT + to the RED wire and the LEFT – to the BLACK
wire on the 1st LEFT satellite speaker. Extend to the 2nd LEFT satellite
speaker in the same manner Repeat this process if using additional
satellite speakers on the LEFT channel (MAX of 4 satellites on each
channel). Connect speakers and subwoofer using only the supplied
waterproof wire nuts. (See Diagram 1 below)
Connect the RIGHT positive conductor from the amp, to the RIGHT
input (RED is Positive / BLACK is Minus) on the subwoofer, extend from
the subwoofer to the first RIGHT satellite speaker and connect the
RIGHT + to the RED wire and the RIGHT – to the BLACK wire on the
1st RIGHT satellite speaker. Extend to the 2nd RIGHT satellite speaker
in the same manner. Repeat this process if using additional satellite
speakers on the RIGHT channel (MAX of 4 satellites on each channel).
Connect speakers and subwoofer using only the supplied waterproof
wire nuts. (See Diagram 1 below)
Diagrams 3 and 4 (pages 12 & 13) show alternate wiring options.
Make absolutely sure you always connect positive to positive and
negative to negative. And be sure to connect right and left channels
correctly.
Wire Nuts
From
Amplier
To Remaining
Speakers
To Speaker
Diagram 1

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POWER
VOLUME VOLUME
MIN MAX MIN MAX
L R
L+ L–
R– R+
AU
TO ON
L
BRIDGED IN(L)
R
IN OUT
SUB OUT
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
UPDATE
SPEAKER
OFF
100-120V~60Hz/220-240V~50Hz 400W
FUSE T6.3AL/250 V
EQ PRESET
EQ
1
E
Q
2
E
Q
3
EQ
4
SU
B
F
L
AT
+12V
TRIGGER IN
Left Side
Right Side
Red Black
Black
Black
White Green
Red
Black Red
RedBlack
Black Red
Red
Red
Black
Red
Red
Black
Black
Diagram 2
Left side Right side wiring

POWER
VOLUME VOLUME
MIN MAX MIN MAX
L R
L+ L–
R– R+
AUTO
ON
L
BRIDGED IN(L)
R
IN OUT
SUB OUT
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
UPDATE
SPEAKER
OFF
100-120V~60Hz/220-240V~50Hz 400W
FUSE T6.3AL/250 V
EQ PRESET
EQ
1
E
Q
2
E
Q
3
EQ
4
S
U
B
F
L
AT
+12V
TRIGGER IN
Left Side
Right Side
Red Black
Black
Black
White Green
Red
Black Red
Red
Black
Black Red
Red
Red
Black
Red
Red
Black
Black
Wire Nuts
From
Amplier
To Remaining
Speakers
To Speaker

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POWER
VOLUME VOLUME
MIN MAX MIN MAX
L R
L+ L– R– R+
AUTO ON
L
BRIDGED IN(L)
R
IN OUT
SUB OUT
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
UPDATE
SPEAKER
OFF
100-120V~60Hz/220-240V~50Hz 400W
FUSE T6.3AL/250 V
EQ PRESET
EQ
1
E
Q
2
E
Q
3
EQ
4
SU
B
F
L
AT
+12V
TRIGGER IN
Left Left Right
6'-15'
6'-15' 6'-15'
Right
RedBlack RedBlack
White Green
RedBlack
RedBlack
Black
Red
Red
Black
Black
Red
RedBlack
Diagram 3 Left side Right side wiring
Wire Nuts
From
Amplier
To Remaining
Speakers
To Speaker

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POWER
VOLUME VOLUME
MIN MAX MIN MAX
L R
L+ L– R– R+
AUTO ON
L
BRIDGED IN(L)
R
IN OUT
SUB OUT
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
UPDATE
SPEAKER
OFF
100-120V~60Hz/220-240V~50Hz 400W
FUSE T6.3AL/250 V
EQ PRESET
EQ
1
E
Q
2
E
Q
3
EQ
4
SU
B
F
L
AT
+12V
TRIGGER IN
Left
RedBlack Black Red
White Green
RedBlack
RedBlack
RedBlack
Right Left
6'-15'
6'-15' 6'-15'
Right
Red
Black
Black
Red
Black
Red
Diagram 4 Left Right Left Right wiring
Wire Nuts
From
Amplier
To Remaining
Speakers
To Speaker

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CONNECTING & ADJUSTING THE AMPLIFIER
Connections
Strip ¼" of jacket off the left and right speaker cables from the speakers,
and insert them into the respective location on the Phoenix connector
supplied with the amp, making sure to connect left to left, right to right,
positive to “+” and negative to “-”. Push the Phoenix connector firmly into
the back of the amplifier.
Connect either a left & right analog stereo RCA audio cable or an
Optical digital cable from your source (typically a multiroom audio
controller or an audio streaming device) to the amplifier's left & right
analog inputs or the optical input.
EQ Presets
The AMP200 has six factory presets that allow you to optimize the
shape of the sound, and the number of satellite speakers you use.
AUTO ON
L
BRIDGED IN(L)
R
IN OUT
SUB OUT
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
UPDATE
SPEAKER
OFF
100-120V~60Hz/220-240V~50Hz 400W
FUSE T6.3AL/250 V
EQ PRESET
EQ
1
E
Q
2
E
Q
3
EQ
4
S
U
B
F
L
AT
+12V
TRIGGER IN
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME
MIN MAX MIN MAX
L R

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Impedance Switch
The AMP200 has an impedance switch with two settings: 4/8 ohms,
and 8 ohms (bridged). Use the 4/8 ohms setting.
EQ PRESET:
Flat – EQ bypassed
EQ1 – High Freq & 0dB <150Hz
EQ2 – High Freq & -2dB <150Hz
EQ3 – High Freq & +2dB <150Hz
EQ4 – High Freq & +5dB <150Hz
Sub – Subwoofer (low frequencies only)
Level Controls
The AMP200 has two screwdriver-adjustable level controls on the front
panel, for left- and right-channel volume. At first, set these at about 9
o’clock (pointing to the left). Play some modern rock or R&B music that
is recorded at a loud level. Now turn the volume control on your sound
source (a multichannel audio controller, streamer, etc.) all the way up,
then turn up the AMP200’s level controls until you reach the maximum
volume you want. Make sure you do not set the level controls so high
that the speakers distort.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
Get the system playing, then go up close to each of the satellite speakers
and the subwoofer to make sure all of them are working. If any one
speaker is not working, check the connection for that speaker. If multiple
speakers are not working, start by checking the connection for the
disconnected speaker that’s closest to the subwoofer, then check the
other connections down the line until you get all the satellites working.
Play a tune with vocals. Stand equidistant from the first left/right pair
of satellite speakers. The vocals should mostly seem to coming from a
point between the left and right speakers. If the vocals sound spacey,
like they’re coming from all around, check the positive and negative
polarity connections for that pair of speakers. Repeat with all the other
left/right pairs.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound from all speakers: Make sure the amplifier and source device
(music streamer, multiroom controller, etc.) are turned on, music is playing,
and the volume is turned up. Check the connections between the source
device and the AMP200 to make sure they are firmly connected and that
the cables are in good condition. Check the connections on the speaker
cables between the AMP200 and the subwoofer to make sure they are
securely connected.
No sound from one speaker: Dig down to find the cable connection
to that speaker and check the connection to make sure it’s secure. If
the connection seems good, try connecting a spare speaker to see if it
works. If the spare speaker works but the Landscape speaker doesn’t,
contact Adept Audio.
No sound from all the right-channel or all the left-channel speakers:
Check to make sure the source device is connected to the input of the
AMP200. Check the connections on the speaker cable for that channel
going from the AMP200 to the subwoofer, and the connection going
from the AMP200 to the first satellite speaker for that channel.
Bass is weak: Check the polarity of the speaker cables going from the
AMP200 to the subwoofer, and make sure positive is connected to
positive and negative to negative on both ends of both cables. If you’re in
mode 1, 2 or 5 on the DSP switch on the AMP200, try setting it to 3 (if you
have four satellites) or 4 (if you have eight satellites).
Once you’re confident that the system is working correctly, go ahead
and bury the wires. When the wires are buried, check the system once
again to make sure all the speakers and the subwoofer are connected.

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SPECIFICATIONS
LSAT4 Satellite Speakers
• 4¼" Injection-Molded Polypropylene Woofers
• ¾" PEI Dome Tweeters
• Frequency Response: 120Hz - 20kHz
• Weather & UV Resistant ABS Enclosure
• Dimensions: 5.8" x 5.6" x 7.1" (147 x 142 x 180 mm)
• Ground Spike: 11" (249 mm)
LSUB10 Subwoofer
• Installs In-Ground or Above Ground
• 10" Dual Voice-Coil Polypropylene Woofer
• Sealed Enclosure for Low Bass Extension
• 15⅝" Dia x 12" H
System Impedance
• 8 with 4 Sats & Subwoofer
• 4 with 8 Sats & Subwoofer
AMP200 Digital 2-Channel Power Amp
• 200 Watts x 2 Channels
• Expandable to Safely Run 8 LSAT4's
• 6 DSP Preset Choices for System Optimization
• Over/Under Voltage Protection
• ½ Rack 1U – System Includes 19" Rack Ears
• 8½ W x 15⅜ D x 2⅛ H

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NOTES

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If you are having technical trouble, please include the model number
and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem in your
email, or be prepared to answer these questions over the phone. If you
are considering returning the product, it’s required that you contact
Adept Audio prior to any return attempts. This way we can determine if
the issue can be resolved without returning the product, or if needed we
can provide instructions and support for the return process.
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