Episode ES-ROCK-6 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
ES-ROCK-6
ES-ROCK-8
ES-ROCK-DVC-6
ES-ROCK-DVC-8

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Thank you for purchasing a great product from one of the best sounding speaker
lines available today, Episode®. We appreciate your purchase and are committed to
providing the highest quality products possible.
The Episode® All-Weather Rock speaker models are a superb choice for any outdoor
or moisture-prone areas. They have been designed with advanced technological
components that allow for high performance and a lifetime of enjoyment.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Carefully read and understand all instructions before beginning installation.
PLACEMENT
Place the Rock speakers close to your optimal listening area. Avoid placing them close
to high pressure sprinklers as it may damage the speakers.
Avoid placing the Rock speaker behind plants or other obstacles that may block the
sound or alter the audio quality.
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER
To get the best performance from your Episode Rock speakers, we recommend
powering them with an amplifier or receiver with a power rating up to 75 Watts RMS
per input for ES-ROCK-DVC-8, up to 55 Watts RMS per input for ES-ROCK-DVC-6, up
to 150 Watt RMS per input for ES-ROCK-8, and up to 110 Watt RMS per input for
ES-ROCK-6.
SPEAKER WIRE
To connect your Rock speakers to your amplifier, we recommend high quality 14 to 16
gauge stranded speaker wire. Use direct burial speakers wire if running them under
ground without conduit.
CONNECTIONS
Basic Wiring
Locate the speaker wire on the underside of the rock. Prepare
the wire ends if necessary by stripping the ends and trimming
to the appropriate length. Use the wire nuts to connect the
red (+) wires to the speaker and input wires, and repeat
for the black (–) wires. 14 gauge are heaver burial cable is
recommended for connection of the amplifier and rock
speakers.
NOTE: The wire nuts are meant only for permanent installation. Do not use these
wire nuts if performing a temporary installation. If these wire nuts are installed, but
rewiring becomes necessary, cut the wire nuts from the wires and reconnect the
wires as detailed above using a new set of wire nuts.
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The Standard or Stereo Rock speakers have a single input. They can be connected in
Stereo (Left and Right channel input).
12V TRIGGER
L
– +
R
BALANCED INPUTS
– + +–
+− +−
The Dual Voice Coil (DVC) speakers have two inputs. They can be used for single speaker
applications and connected in Stereo (Left and Right channel input).
SOUND DISTRIBUTION
Connecting all Rock speakers in Stereo
connections gives an even sound
distribution of both Left and Right channel
at any location. When connecting two
Rock speakers the best listening area is
at equal distance to both speakers.
ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to the manual for the receiver or amplifier to make sound adjustments such as
bass, treble and balance to obtain the preferred sound.
SVC (Stereo Connections
Red +Red +Black – Black –
12V TRIGGER
L
– +
R
BALANCED INPUTS
+−
Red +/Black –Black–/Green–
White+/
Green–
Red+/White+
INPUT 1 INPUT 1INPUT 2 INPUT 2
ES-ROCK-6
6 ohm load on
channels 1 and
2
Red
Black
+
–
ES-ROCK-8
8 ohm load on
channels 1 and
2
Red
Black
+
–
ES-ROCK-DVC-6
6 ohm load per
channel
Red
Black
White
Green
+
+
–
–
ES-ROCK-DVC-8
8 ohm load per
channel
Red
Black
White
Green
+
+
–
–

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WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Episode in-wall, in-ceiling and bookshelf Speakers have a Lifetime Limited Warranty. This warranty
includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship
under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused,
modied or disassembled. Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to SnapAV
or a designated service center with prior notication and an assigned return authorization number (RA).
Lifetime
CONNECTING AND CHECKING SPEAKER PHASE
To ensure proper speaker connections, perform the following steps:
1. If the two inputs in Stereo connection are out of phase the Rock speaker will lack
bass and sounds “thin” or “distant” with vocals. Observe proper polarity (+ to +
and – to – for each speaker input and at the receiver/amplifier).
2. When connecting Left channel to one Rock Speaker and Right channel to another
and the Rock speakers are close to each other, the lister may observe a lack of
separation.
3. If you suspect the sound is not right and you cannot see any markings on the
wire to verify polarity is correct, try this simple test:
• Sit with equal distance to the speakers.
• Play some music with the receiver set to Mono.
• Listen to the bass. Is it full or thin? Listen to volume of the bass as well.
• Turn off the receiver and reverse the connections for one of the speakers.
• Repeat test at the same volume level. When the sound has the loudest and best
sounding bass and also sounds best in the vocal region, the connections are
correct and in-phase.
CLEANING
Keep the Rock speakers clean to avoid insects nesting in the grill. Rinse them with
low pressure water from a garden hose. Do not use chemicals on the Rock speakers
including fertilizer, bug spray and deck sealants.
WEATHER AND STORAGE
The Rock speakers are tested to withstand temperatures from –13°F to +158°F (–25°C
to +70°C). Do not play them when the temperature is below freezing. It is recommended
to store them inside during the winter where the temperature reaches below the rated
temperature range.