AcoustaScape AS41SYS User manual
Installation Manual
AS41 Hi-Fi Landscape Audio System
Model:
AS41SYS
V 1.2
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Installation Requirements and Recommendations 2
What’s Included 2
Required Tools/Items 2
Planning 2
Speaker Location 3
Subwoofer Location 3
Amplifier & Wiring Plan 4
Installation 5
Troubleshooting 8
Technical Assistance 9
Specifications 10
Warranty 12
Three-Year Warranty 12
Requirements and Warranty Coverage 13
Return Process 13
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AcoustaScape™ AS41 Hi-Fi Land-
scape Audio System. You are about to enjoy an incredible listen-
ing experience created specifically for outdoor environments.
AcoustaScape™ engineers have invested countless hours creating
loudspeakers that deliver amazing sonic performance from en-
closures that can withstand the harshest elements.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for the
installation of your Landscape System, including: step-by-step
instructions, troubleshooting tips for any problems you encoun-
ter, and all warranty information. If for any reason you experience
problems, or if you have installation questions, please call us at
(844) 674-4461. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific
Time), Monday through Friday.
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For this setup, use a direct burial,
multi-stranded wire designed for
amplifier to speaker connections.
This manual covers a setup that uses
a 2-conductor wire, however a 4-con-
ductor wire can also be used. Refer
to this chart to select the minimum
wire gauge -- heavier gauge wire is
always OK.
Speaker Wire Recommendations
Max Wire
Length (Feet)
Recommended
Gauge
100 18
150 16
250 14
400 12
650 10
Installation Requirements
and Recommendations
What’s Included
• What’s included
• Speakers (AS4SAT) with
mounting stakes (x4)
• 8” Subwoofer (AS8SUB)
• Wire nuts (x10)
Required Tools/Items
• Direct burial wire
• Wire cutters
• Wire stripper
• Shovel
• Philip’s head and flat head
screwdrivers
This set includes 4 AS4SAT speakers, however the system is de-
signed to support up to 8 speakers from a single 2ch amplifier or
receiver. If additional speakers are needed, we recommend pur-
chasing one or two AS4SAT Expansion Packs, which contain an
additional pair of speakers.
Planning
The AcoustaScape™ speakers and subwoofer should be strategi-
cally placed to evenly distribute sound throughout the outdoor
area. Fully plan out the locations of all speakers, subwoofers and
buried wires before beginning the installation process.
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Speaker Location
Speakers should be fairly evenly spaced in a line and aimed so
they cover the listening area uniformly. For best coverage, we
recommend placing the speakers 6 to 8 feet apart.
Subwoofer Location
Select a location for the subwoofer somewhat near the middle of
the speaker arrangement. For more bass, install the subwoofer
near a wall or other solid surface. Subwoofers should be posi-
tioned away from standing water.
Patio
(Listening Area)
Subwoofer
Speakers
Layout Example
AS4SAT
Expansion Pack
AS4SAT
Expansion Pack
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Amplifier
Le channel
Right channel
AS4SAT Expansion Pack
AS4SAT Expansion Pack
Amplifier & Wiring Plan
Ideally, all the speakers and subwoofer will be connected to two
parallel wire runs, and these wires will be buried in a single trench.
The AcoustaScape™ system is designed for the speakers to be
evenly divided between these two wire runs, with the subwoofer
connect to both.
Most receivers can safely handle up to 8 speakers and a subwoof-
er (6 ohm load).
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Installation
Lay out the speakers and subwoofer in their selected locations.
To prevent water damage, angle the speaker less than 45 degrees
up.
Dig a hole for the subwoofer, about 16” deep and 11” in diameter.
Use loose dirt to level the subwoofer. The subwoofer shouldn’t be
in contact with large rocks or large empty holes.
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. You can choose whichever color of wire
you want to be positive and negative as long as you remain consistent
throughout the install.
Your amplifier, speakers and subwoofer will use red for positive and black
for negative. It is very important to be certain that the same wire that
is attached to the positive connector in the amplifier is attached to the
positive connector at the speaker.
About Speaker Wire
Dig a 5” trench where you plan on laying out the wire. Run the
wire from the amplifier to your first speaker location.
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DO NOT connect the amplifier to AC power before all the speakers and
subwoofer are connected. DO NOT connect the speaker wire to the am-
plifier before all other connections have been made. DO NOT let any stray
(+) and (-) strands to come in contact with each other. This could damage
your amplifier.
WARNING
Using waterproof wire nuts (included), connect the wire to the
first speaker using the following diagram as reference:
To Speaker
From
Amplifier
To Remaining
Speakers
Bundle all three of the le channel positive wires (wire from the
amplifier, wire to the first speaker, and wire to the rest of the
speakers) together and connect them with the first wire nut. Then
do the same for all the le channel negative wires.
Run the wires to the next speaker and connect them the same
way, but this time connect the right channel positive and negative
wires. Continue connecting the speakers like this, alternating le
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and right, until you reach the subwoofer.
The subwoofer should have four input connections. Using the
wire nuts, connect both le and right channels to the subwoofer,
making sure positive is connected to positive and negative is con-
nected to negative.
Continue down the line and connect the rest of the speakers. Then
connect the wires to the amplifier with the volume turned down.
Connect your music playing device and test the system. If every-
thing is working properly, fill all the holes and trenches.
Audio Source
RL
Satellites
2Ch Amplifier
Subwoofer
R
L
Expandable
System
LANDSCAPE AUDIO
AS41 System Wiring Guide
Without Separate
Subwoofer Amplifier
LANDSCAPE AUDIO
AS41 System Wiring Guide
Separate
Subwoofer Amplifier
Audio Source
RL
Satellites
2Ch Amplifier
R
L
Subwoofer
SUBA150
Expandable
System
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If possible, it’s oen 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 television, DVD
player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the prob-
lem will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.
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.
Make sure the proper source is selected on the amplifier or
receiver.
Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source. The
cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or out-
put.
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.
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.
Try changing sources to be certain that the selection you’ve
chosen is a good quality recording.
Troubleshooting
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