Episode ES-ROCK-DVC-8 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL >> ROCK SPEAKERS
ES-ROCK-DVC-8 ES-ROCK-DVC-6
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:
• 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/amplier).
• When connecting Left channel to one Rock Speaker and Right channel to another (both wired in
Mono) and the Rock speakers are close to each other, a lack of bass will also be present if the two
speakers are out of phase with each other. Observe proper polarity (+ to + and – to – for each
speaker and at the amplier).
• 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.

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 amplier or receiver with a power rating between 20 to 120 Watts RMS per
input for ES-ROCK-DVC-8, and 20 to 100 Watts RMS per input for ES-ROCK-DVC-6.
SPEAKER WIRE
• To connect your Rock speakers to your amplier, we recommend high quality 14 to 16
gauge stranded speaker wire. Use direct burial speakers wire if running them under
ground without conduit.
CONNECTIONS
• The Rock speakers have two inputs. They can be connected in Stereo (Left and Right
channel input) or Mono (one channel input). See below for correct wiring and the resulting
impedance (ohm) to the receiver/amplier. Make sure the receiver/amplier is rated at the
resulting impedance.
SOUND DISTRIBUTION
• Connecting all Rock speakers in Stereo connection gives an even sound distribution of both
Left and Right channel at any location. When connecting two Rock speakers each in Mono
(Left to one and Right to the other) the best listening area is at equal distance to both speakers.
ADJUSTMENTS
• Refer to the manual for the receiver or amplier to make sound adjustments such as bass,
treble and balance to obtain the preferred sound.
MONO STEREO
Red Red
White Black
Black White
Green Green
+
+
+
–
–
–
Channel 1
(4 ohm load)
Channel 1
(8 ohm load)
Channel 2
(8 ohm load)
MONO STEREO
Red
Red
Black
Black
White
White
Green
Green
+
+
+
–
–
–
Channel 1
(8 ohm load)
Channel 1
(4 ohm load)
Channel 2
(4 ohm load)
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