Sonance Landscape Series User manual

IN-GROUND SUBWOOFER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Figure 1: Subwoofer Placement
In-Ground Subwoofers
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SLS Subwoofer. When properly
installed, this subwoofer will provide you with years of outdoor
entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new subwoofer,
please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
The SLS system is designed to deliver a seamless, evenly
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outdoor entertainment area.
Figure 1 shows the SLS placed along the perimeter of the
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Select a central location for the subwoofer if using only one
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are the same distance from the main listening area. Sonance
recommends one SLS subwoofer installed after every 4-5 satellites
in a chain.
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Refer to the SLS wattage calculator on the Sonance website:
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AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE, (1) SUBWOOFER WILL COVER ABOUT 2000
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NOTE: ENSURE THAT ALL SATELLITES AND SUBWOOFERS ARE SET TO
EITHER 70V/100V OR 8 OHM TAP SETTINGS TOAVOID ANY DAMAGE TO
YOUR AMPLIFIER. DO NOT COMBINE PRODUCTS SET TO ANY OF THE
70V/100V SETTINGS WITH PRODUCTS SET TO THE 8 OHM SETTING ON A
SINGLE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE:THIS PRODUCT SHIPS WITH THE SLCT ADJUSTABLE TAP SET TO
300W.ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE TO THE TAP SWITCH ONCE ALL
THE SATELLITES AND SUBWOOFERS ARE CONNECTED TO ACHIEVE THE
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your wattage calculations. Please review the Wattage Calculator on
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connect the appropriate positive and negative wires to the speaker
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NOTE: SONANCE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF 14/4 DIRECT
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FOR LONGER RUNS. KEEPWIRES AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE TO MINIMIZE
RESISTIVE WIRE LOSSES.
CAUTION:THE AMPLIFIER SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO
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HIGH POWER 70 VOLT AMPLIFIERS PRESENT
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