Acoustic Landscape System AS51SYS™

Choosing the Speaker Wire

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 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 installation.

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.

Installing the System

1.) Lay out the speakers and subwoofer in their selected locations. To prevent water damage, angle the speaker less than 45 degrees up.

2.) Dig a hole for the subwoofer, with the following minimum dimensions: 16” Diameter • 16” Depth

3.) Place a layer, 2- 4 inches thick, using a sand and gravel mix (3/8” recommended gravel size), or other material approved by local codes) ensuring there are no large rocks or large empty holes.

4.) Place subwoofer, as level as possible, not tilted, in the center of hole & use loose dirt to level the subwoofer, ensuring the subwoofer is not in direct contact with any large rocks or large empty holes.

5.) Fill remaining space around subwoofer with loose dirt. Ensure that all vents are exposed and allow a visible space of about 4 in. (102mm) from the ground level to the top of the subwoofer, – it should not be buried or set at the ground level height.

6.) Dig a 5” trench where you plan on laying out the wire. Run the wire from the amplifier to your first speaker location.

Installing the Wire

Wire from Amplifier to Satellite Speakers

1.) Bundle all three of the left 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 left channel negative wires. (Speakers connected in Parallel)

2.) 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 left and right, until you reach the subwoofer.

3.) On the DSP3-150 amplifier, select preset #2. AS51SYS. 

Wire from Amplifier to Subwoofer

1.) Making sure positive is connected to positive, and negative is connected to negative, connect the wires from the subwoofer channel on the DSP3-150 amplifier, to the corresponding points of the subwoofer, using the supplied wire nuts. Then connect the wires to the amplifier with the volume turned down.

2.) Connect your music-playing device and test the system. When everything is working properly, fill all the holes and trenches.

Troubleshooting

If possible, it’s often 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 problem will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.

Common Solutions

Technical Assistance

If you have any questions or concerns about installing or using this product, you can reach us through one of the following methods:

Phone: (844) 674-4461

Hours of operation: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Mon – Fri

Email: sales@originacoustics.com

If you are having technical trouble, please include the model number and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem in your email, or be prepared to answer these questions over the phone. If you are considering returning the product, it’s required that you contact Origin Acoustics prior to any return attempts. This way we can determine if the issue can be resolved without returning the product, or if needed we can provide instructions and support for the return process.

Limited 5-Year Warranty

Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from an Origin Acoustics authorized dealer.

If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at Origin Acoustics’ discretion. If the product must be replaced yet it is no longer manufactured, it will be replaced with a model of equal to or greater value that is the most similar to the original. If this is the case, installing the replacement model may require mounting modifications; Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for any such related costs.

Requirements & Coverage

This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to the individual that made the original purchase, and it cannot be applied to other purchases. The purchaser must be prepared to provide proof of purchase (receipt). This warranty will not be valid if the identifying number or serial number has been removed, defaced, or altered.

Not Covered by Warranty

• Accidental damage
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse
• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by anyone other than Origin Acoustics or an authorized dealer
• Damage caused by improper installation
• Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues
• Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit
• Damage inflicted during the return shipment

Return Process

Before making any return attempts, it is required that you first contact Origin Acoustics. Return product to Origin Acoustics or your dealer, either in person or by mail. It’s preferable if the product is returned in the original packaging. If this isn’t possible, the customer is responsible for insuring the shipment for the full value of the product.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so this may not apply depending on the customer’s location. (For more information, see Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.)

Downloads:

AS51SYS Manual
AS51SYS Datasheet