1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Luxury Landscape Bollard 8, one of the finest outdoor speaker systems ever produced, and the medium sized speaker within our Ambisonic Bollard Collection. At Ambisonic, we take pride in providing you with a high quality product, all speakers are designed to have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation process.
5. SYSTEM PLANNING & PRECAUTIONS 5A. SYSTEM PLANNING: SOUND QUALITY The Landscape Bollards should be strategically placed to evenly distribute sound throughout the outdoor area. Placement throughout the exterior will also depend on a couple of factors: UNIFORMITY OF SOUND REQUIRED: The laws of physics dictate that the further the listener is from the sound source the lower the apparent sound pressure level or “volume.”...
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5C. SYSTEM PLANNING: SPRINKLER PRECAUTIONS 5C. BOLLARD INSTALLATION: LOCATION 5C. BOLLARD INSTALLATION: LOCATION 5C. BOLLARD INSTALLATION: LOCATION It is highly recommended that the speakers be installed at a location such that the water sprinkler nearby (if any) does NOT spray the water jet INTO or +/- 2 INCHES FROM vertical It is highly recommended that the speakers be installed at a location such that the water It is highly recommended that the speakers be installed at a location such that the water It is highly recommended that the speakers be installed at a location such that the water...
6. RECOMMENDED BURIAL DEPTH The subwoofer enclosure should be buried to a level where the dirt covers the wire nut and protruding wire at the top of enclosure. Holes for the subs should be deep enough to cover the entire lower section of the enclosure with approximately 1-inch of dirt on top of the that section.
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7B. OPTION 2: WITHOUT DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG IS REMOVED This option is recommended: • In applications with dry soil where occasional water may accidentally enter the enclosure. Use of gravel and sand will allow any water that gets into the sub enclosure to properly escape.
10A. 70V/100V VS LO-Z WIRING GUIDANCE WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WIRING IN 70V/100V WIRING AS THE CORRECT SOLUTION. TAP SWITCH RECOMMENDED MAX. NUMBER OF BOLLARD SETTING SPEAKERS PROA250.2 Amp TOTAL 4 PER 50 W (100V) PROA250.2 Amp (2 per Channel) PROA250.2 Amp TOTAL 4 PER 50 W (70V) PROA250.2 Amp...
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• Use 1 SEPARATE wire run for: SUBWOOFER units of Bollards • Use ANOTHER separate wire run for: SATELLITE units of Bollards • The subwoofers and satellites will be run in PARALLEL for 70V WIRING SETUP. 10B. PARALLEL WIRING SETUP This means the positive connection on the amplifier will be connected to the positive connection on speaker 1, 2, 3, etc.
11A. 4 x BOLLARDS: (50W) 70V/100V WIRING WITH PROA250.2 Amp Output mode set to Hi-Z -70V/100V [Bridge mode] Amp Output mode set to Hi-Z -70V [Bridge mode] • OUTPUT CH1/CH2 for Satellites • OUTPUT CH1/CH2 for Satallites • OUTPUT CH3/CH4 for Subwoofers •...
11B. 2 X BOLLARDS LO-Z WIRING WITH PROA250.2 Amp Output mode set to Lo-Z [4~8 ohms] Amp Output mode set to Hi-Z -70V [Bridge mode] • OUTPUT CH1 & CH2 for Satallite • OUTPUT CH3 & CH4 for Subwoofer • OUTPUT CH1/CH2 for Satallites Amp Output mode set to Lo-Z [4~8 ohms] •...
12. NOTE: PAINTING THE SLEEVE The outer sleeve (pillar) of the Ambisonic Bollard speaker has been anodized specifically for achieving maximum durability of the pillar color. If you wish to change the color of the Landscape Bollard sleeve by painting, or other process, it may compromise the durability and finish of the product, compared to the original manufacturing process and modify the specifications.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem, try isolating it first. For example, if you’re playing a DVD and there is no sound, try replacing the DVD with an MP3 player to see if you get sound. If it does work, then the problem is with the television, DVD player, or the cables connecting them.
14. 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...
15. LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY Ambisonic warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Ambisonic product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from an Ambisonic authorized dealer. If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at Ambisonic’s discretion.
15B. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY • Accidental damage • Damage caused by abuse or misuse • Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by anyone other than Ambisonic or an authorized dealer • Damage caused by improper installation • Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues •...
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