NXG Technology NX-PRO1000 - Manual

Where to Place Your Rock Speakers
The NX-PRO1000 rock speaker is designed to be placed
directly on the ground in your landscape, on a deck, or
patio. Since it imitates naturally occurring rocks, it blends
in best if placed near other rocks and among bushes,
plants and other landscape settings. When determining
placement you should first consider the ease of running
your speaker wire from the amplifier location to each
speaker and the sound coverage area you desire from
each speaker. (Note: Do not place speakers in a low-lying
area where water may accumulate since they are not
designed to be submersed in water.) If possible, try to
place the NX-PRO1000 within 8 - 10 feet of your
main/satellite speakers. If it is too far away, the sound
from the NX-PRO1000 will not blend well with the
main/satellite speakers. We recommend using one NX-
PRO1000 for every two main/satellite speakers you have
and try to locate each one in the vicinity of the main/satel-
lite speakers as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Although sub-
woofer frequencies are mostly omni-directional, we recom-
mend facing the NX-PRO1000 grille toward the listening
area for best sound.
If you plan to use more than one NX-PRO1000 to cover a
large area, we recommend you consult your receiver/ampli-
fier owner’s manual to determine how many 8 ohm speak-
ers can be connected to each channel of its outputs. Most
receivers are only rated for one 8 ohm speaker per channel.
If you need to use more than one NX-PRO1000, we rec-
ommend using an impedance matching speaker selector or
a impedance matching volume control such as the NX-
VM80. Using one of these impedance matching devices will
assure the safe operation of your amplifier if multiple pairs
of speakers are being used. (See Fig. 3 on reverse.)
Tools & Materials Required for Installation
Wire strippers
Spade or trenching tool/shovel
Hacksaw or pipe cutter
PVC conduit, cleaner, glue, & cutting tool (optional)
Tube of silicone sealant
Direct burial rated speaker cable with polarity marking
on the cable
16AWG minimum for cable runs up to 70 feet
14AWG for cable runs of 70 - 120 feet
12AWG for cable runs of 120 - 170 feet
Running the Speaker Cable and Connecting the Speaker
If you chose to bury your speaker wires, we recommend you first consult your
local utility companies (phone, electric, cable TV, gas, water, or other applica-
ble organizations) for any buried cables or utility line locations before you
begin to dig. You may also need to consult your local building and electrical
codes for any applicable requirements.
Once you have determined the desired location of your main speakers and
NX-PRO1000 where any buried obstructions may exist, you can dig the trench
for your wires. Lay your cables on top of the ground along the path you have
determined to each speaker. If not using conduit, you may dig a narrow trench
or slit the ground below the grass line along the wire path and tuck the wires
in. If you are using conduit, size and cut it to fit the trench first. Then assem-
ble the conduit and associated parts with PVC cleaner and glue according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Pull the speaker cables through the conduit
and lay the conduit into the trench. In either installation style, make sure to
leave approximately 2 or 3 feet of extra cable per channel under the speaker
in case you need to adjust its location later.
FIG. 2
Congratulations on choosing your NX-PRO1000 rock speaker subwoofer. Like all NXG products,
great care has been taken in its design. Their combination of advanced engineering and state-
of-the-art materials will provide you with years of listening pleasure. The NX-PRO1000 speaker
was designed to appear like naturally occurring landscape rocks. The realistic rock-like shape
and the availability of two natural colors (Granite & Sandstone) allows it to blend into almost
any outdoor environment allowing you to create a natural looking outdoor audio solution. Before
you get started, it’s a good idea to identify all the parts and hardware (See Fig 1).
FIG. 1
Rock Speaker
Subwoofer
Pigtail
Connecting
Wires
4 Wire
Nuts
Main
Speaker
Locations
Examples
of Speaker
Coverage Areas
(Continued on reverse)
2 Speakers
4 Speakers
OWNER’S MANUAL
NX-PRO1000 10˝ Dual Voice Coil,
Weather-Resistant Rock Speaker Subwoofer
Main
Speakers
Main
Speakers
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