Episode ES-ROCK-DVC-8 Owner's Manual

CONNECTING AND CHECKING SPEAKER PHASE
To ensure proper speaker connections, perform the following steps:
• If the two inputs in Stereo connection are out of phase the Rock speaker will lack bass and
sounds "thin" or "distant" with vocals. Observe proper polarity (+ to + and – to – for each speaker
input and at the receiver/amplifier).
• When connecting Left channel to one Rock Speaker and Right channel to another (both wired in
Mono) and the Rock speakers are close to each other, a lack of bass will also be present if the two
speakers are out of phase with each other. Observe proper polarity (+ to + and – to – for each
speaker and at the amplifier).
• If you suspect the sound is not right and you cannot see any markings on the wire to verify polarity
is correct, try this simple test:
• Sit with equal distance to the speakers.
• Play some music with the receiver set to Mono.
• Listen to the bass. Is it full or thin? Listen to volume of the bass as well.
• Turn off the receiver and reverse the connections for one of the speakers.
• Repeat test at the same volume level. When the sound has the loudest and best sounding
bass and also sounds best in the vocal region, the connections are correct and in-phase.
CLEANING
• Keep the Rock speakers clean to avoid insects nesting in the grill. Rinse them with
low pressure water from a garden hose. Do not use chemicals on the Rock speakers
including fertilizer, bug spray and deck sealants.
WEATHER AND STORAGE
• The Rock speakers are tested to withstand temperatures from –13°F to +158°F (–25°C to +70°C).
Do not play them when the temperature is below freezing. It is recommended to store them inside
during the winter where the temperature reaches below the rated temperature range.
WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Episode in-wall, in-ceiling and bookshelf Speakers have a Lifetime Limited Warranty. This warranty
Lifetime
includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship
under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused,
modified or disassembled. Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to SnapAV
or a designated service center with prior notification and an assigned return authorization number (RA).
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