SpeakerCraft DT 6 Speaker User Manual


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CAUTION
Although they are designed to withstand the elements, there are precautions you should take to optimize the long-term
performance of your speakers. Keep soil and wood chips from covering the speaker grille. If soil accumulates on the grille,
it can be rinsed away with low water pressure. Chemicals commonly used in the yard can potentially damage the rubber
parts of the speaker. Avoid spraying such chemicals onto or near the speaker. Also avoid placing the speakers where the
grille area will come in direct contact with sprinklers.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft's Ruckus DT 6 landscape speakers. We would like to think of them as simulated
rocks containing speakers, not rock speakers. This is because the Ruckus DT 6 speakers look more like real rocks. Thanks to a
new revolutionary process, the speaker remains completely unseen behind a grille that matches the Ruckus DT 6 surface and
texture. The Ruckus DT 6 features a durable enclosure that will withstand rain, snow, hot sun, and even swimming pool acids.
The woofers are made from a special weatherproof nylon frame that prevents the magnet rusting. Even the wiring inside the
speakers are coated with silicone rubber to prevent corrosion. However, to be sure that you optimize the performance of
your Ruckus DT 6 speakers, please read this manual carefully.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
•EachRuckusDT6speakerhasafour-conductorcableexitingthebottomofthespeaker.Onepair,marked,isfortheleft
channel. The other pair is for the right channel. This cable should be connected to a similar cable run to the speaker
location from your audio system. SpeakerCraft recommends using certified direct burial cable that is ideal for this purpose.
The cable can be run either directly beneath the speaker into the ground, or you can use the notch on the bottom of the
cabinet to exit the cable out the side.
•WhenattachingthewiretotheRuckusDT6speaker,itiscriticalthatahighqualityconnectionisachieved.Apoor
connection may lead to corrosion and a decline in or loss of performance. For best results, use a set of weatherproof
wirenuts. Another option is to use a watertight direct burial box or crimp or solder the wires together and use a heat shrink
tube to seal each connector.
•EachRuckusDT6speakerincludesanintegratedanti-theftringlocatedatthebottomofeachcabinet.Thisringwill
allow you to attach a security harness to it.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
•Ifyoudesiremusicoverawidearea,itisbesttohavealargernumberofspeakersplayingatlowvolume,rather
than a few speakers playing at high volume. Keep this in mind when designing your outdoor system.
•Ideally,youshouldplacethespeakersasclosetotheprimarylisteningareaaspossible.Theperceivedvolumeofthe
speaker decreases rapidly as it is moved further from the listener.
•Directburialwireorconduitfornewyardconstructionmustberuntothelocationofthespeakers.Keepinmindthat
patios, walls and other features in your yard may be difficult to get around when wiring.
•TheRuckusDT6isintendedtobeusedasasinglestereospeakersinasmalllisteningenvironment.Inalargeoutdoor
area, it may be necessary to utilize additional speakers to achieve optimal effect.
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