Origin Acoustics Seasons Landscape OSUB Series User manual

Installation Manual
OSUB Series
Seasons Landscape Collection
OSUB10P

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Planning 4
About Speaker Wire 4
Installing the Wire 5
Wire Routing 5
Connecting the Wire 6
Placing the Subwoofer 7
Troubleshooting 8
Technical Assistance 9
Warranty 10
Return Process 11

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Thank you for purchasing the Seasons Landscape OSUB Subwoofer. At Origin
Acoustics, we take pride in providing you with a high quality product. All of Origin
Acoustics’ speakers are designed to have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a
simple installation process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installa-
tion, including: the tools you will need, step-by-step instructions for installation,
troubleshooting tips for any errors that may occur, and all warranty information.
If for any reason you experience problems or if you have installation questions
please call us at [phone]. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific
Time), Monday through Friday.
Introduction

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Specifications
Model OSUB10P
Part Number OSUB10P1000
Woofer Cone Polypropylene
Woofer
Diameter
10” (254mm)
Frequency
Response
35 Hz - 150 Hz
Impedance 8 ohm / 70 V
Dimensions 15.75 x 11.25 x 15.75” (400 x 286 x 400mm)

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• Direct Burial Wire
• Speaker Wire
• Wire Stripper
• Measuring Tape
• Shovel
• Screwdrivers
Tools & Items
The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers.
Use a multi-stranded wiring designed for amplifier to speaker connections. Which
gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular speak-
er. The longer your run is, the larger your wire size must be.
Wire Recommendation
Wire Length Wire Gauge
0 -100’ (0 - 30m) 16
50 - 150’ (15 - 45m) 14
Over 100’ (30m) 12
Subwoofer
What’s Included

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You will need a wire that has at least two conductors; one that can be identified
as the positive and the other as the negative. All two conductor wires have some
means of identifying which conductor is which, but at times this identification
may be subtle. It’s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive
(+) and negative (-). Typically if the wires are colored red and black, the red wire
is used for positive and the black wire is used for negative, but sometimes other
About Speaker Wire
The Landscape satellite speakers and subwoofers should be strategically placed
to evenly distribute sound throughout the outdoor area. Fully plan out the loca-
tions of all satellite speakers, subwoofers and buried wires before beginning the
installation process.
Origin satellite speakers have been specially designed so that you can set them in
the 70v configuration for large installs, or for small installs they can be set to 8Ω
for use with a standard AV receiver. (If using the OSUB8, 10 or 12 in 8 Ohm we rec-
ommend using a dedicated subwoofer amplifier. *See Origin SUBA150, SUBA500)
The first step to locating your speakers is to plan the speaker layout. Origin Acous-
tics oers a free design service to help you map the optimal speaker placements
as well as recommended amplifier power and project scale. (Email customerser-
[e-mail] for more information.) If, however, you want to plan
the layout yourself, here are some guidelines.
Planning

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colors or patterns are used. You can choose whichever color of wire you want to
be positive and negative as long as you remain consistent throughout the install.
On both your amplifier and your speaker the connectors will be identified as red
for positive and black for negative. It is very important to look carefully at the
speaker wires and be certain that the same wire that is attached to the positive
connector in the amplifier is attached to the positive connector in the speaker.
When choosing the point where the
wire exits the house, remember that
it’s best if less wire is exposed to the
outside elements. Try to find a point
in the wall as close to the speaker as
possible when drilling a hole for the
wire. Once you run the wire through
that point, be sure to properly seal the
hole. If you’re routing the wire underground, use a direct burial wire. To prevent
future damage, it’s recommended to also use a PVC conduit.
1. Installing the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector
Plan how you’ll route the wire to the desired speaker location. There are several
methods for routing the wire, and you may need to combine several of them.
Wire Routing

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The wire can be routed behind the
baseboard by cutting a groove out of
the back of the baseboard, or by buy-
ing special baseboard designed for
concealing wires.
Behind the Baseboard
When running wires through a wall, be
sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC
wiring, pipes, and ducts.
Through Walls
One option is to li up the carpet and
rout “tape wire” under the carpet.
Under the Carpet
When available, you can route the wire
through an attic or crawlspace.
Attic or Basement
Push down to open the connector.
Insert the wires into the connectors,
making sure that the positive wire is
being attached to the red connec-
tion and the negative wire is being
attached to the black connection. If
the wires are switched, speaker perfor-
mance will be drastically impacted.
2. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector

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Select a location for the subwoofer somewhat near the middle of the satellite
speaker arrangement. One subwoofer will provide bass to about 1000 to 2000
sq . When using multiple subwoofers, space them out evenly and about equal-
distance from the listening area. Subwoofers should be positioned away from
standing water. Use the OSUB10PB plate if the subwoofer is placed on a so or
uneven surface to prevent subwoofer contact with the surface. (OSUB10PB sold
separately)
3. Placing Subwoofer

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If possible, it’s oen good to try to isolate the problem first. For example, if you’re
playing a DVD on a television and there’s no sound, try connecting an MP3 player
to the system to see if that works. If it does work, then the problem is with the tele-
vision, DVD player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the problem
will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
No Sound The volume may be turned down or muted. Check the volume
settings on both the amplifier and the television/computer/CD
player/etc.
No Sound Make sure the proper source is selected on the amplifier or re-
ceiver.
No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source. The
cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or out-
put.
No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the speakers.
Make sure they’re connected properly and not damaged in any
way.
Poor Sound
Quality
If you hear something like static, or the sound is cutting in and
out, check the audio cables. If the problem increases when a
cable is being moved, then the cable is most likely faulty or not
connected properly.
Poor Sound
Quality
Today’s audio systems may have several places to adjust the
volume, for example your MP3 player may have a volume con-
trol, and your amplifier may also have one. Check to be certain
that the volume isn’t turned up past 80% on any device.
Poor Sound
Quality
Try changing sources to be certain that the selection you’ve
chosen is a good quality recording.