NXG Technology NX-PRO1000 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
NX-PRO1000 10˝ Dual Voice Coil,
FIG. 1
4 Wire
Nuts
Rock Speaker
Subwoofer
Pigtail
Connecting
Wires
Weather-Resistant Rock Speaker Subwoofer
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 stateof-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).
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 NXPRO1000 for every two main/satellite speakers you have
and try to locate each one in the vicinity of the main/satellite speakers as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Although subwoofer frequencies are mostly omni-directional, we recommend 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/amplifier owner’s manual to determine how many 8 ohm speakers 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 recommend using an impedance matching speaker selector or
a impedance matching volume control such as the NXVM80. 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.)
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 applicable 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 assemble 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.
Main
Speakers
FIG. 2
Examples
of Speaker
Coverage Areas
2 Speakers
(Continued on reverse)
Main
Speakers
NX-PRO1000
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
NX-PRO1000
Main
Speaker
Locations
NX-PRO1000
4 Speakers
FIG. 3. Typical System with local volume control
House-Mounted
Receiver
House
(Continued from front) See Fig. 4 for speaker connection detail
• Strip the outer jacket from each end of both cables about 3 inches and expose the two
insulated conductors.
• Strip 1/2˝ of insulation from the end of each conductor.
• Twist the positive wire to the Red wire and the negative wire to the Black wire of the
NX-PRO1000 speaker. (Note: Two inputs for the NX-PRO1000 speaker must be connected
to the main speaker wires.)
• Make sure the two connections do not touch each other for the next step
• Connect the positive and negative wires to your receiver/amplifier left and right channels,
in parallel with the main speaker wires, maintaining proper polarity as described in your
receiver/amplifier’s manual.
• Now turn your receiver/amplifier on, making sure the volume control is turned down and that the
balance control is in the center position. Activate a musical source such as FM or a CD player.
Gently turn up the volume until you hear sound coming from your new NX-PRO1000 rock speakers. If everything is working properly, turn the amplifier off and skip down to the next paragraph.
If no sound is heard from any or all speakers, switch off the receiver/amplifier immediately and
check for open or loose connections, wrong polarity or shorts, or improper source selection.
• Place wire nuts on each of the speaker connections and fill them with silicone (not supplied)
to prevent corrosion after the wire is buried. Use silicone to seal the cable path through any
walls or other structures. You can now fill in the cable trench with the dirt you removed, and
start to enjoy your new outdoor sound system.
Outdoor Speaker
NX-VM80 Volume
Control in NX-OVC
Outdoor Enclosure
NX-PRO1000
Rock Speaker
Subwoofer
Note: Aim front (grille)
of rock speaker toward
listening area.
3/4˝ PVC Conduit
Twist wires
together
as shown
Specifications
Power Handling: 10 - 150 Watts/channel
Efficiency: 90dB @ 1watt/1 meter
Frequency Response: 35 Hz - 150 Hz
(internal low-pass crossover limited)
Driver Complement:
10˝ (254mm) dual voice coil, fiberglass
cone woofer with rubber surround
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms/channel
Connection: 2 - 24˝ Two-Conductor Pig Ta ils
Enclosure: Silicone sealed, glass-reinforced,
cast resin
Grille: Color matched aluminum
Overall Dimensions: 21˝ (535mm) W x
181/2˝ (470mm) H x 133/4˝ (350mm) D
Available Colors: Granite & Sandstone
Install wire nuts
on twisted wires
(–) Black
(+) Red
To Rock
From
Receiver
Note: Once wires have
been twisted together
and wire nuts screwed
on, fill inside of wire
nut and cover exposed
bare wire with
silicone sealant.
FIG. 4 - Speaker Connection
(ONE Channel Shown)
Speaker
NXG Speaker Systems are designed to the highest possible value and performance
standards. Our confidence in their quality is such that NXGTechnology offers customers this transferable limited warranty:
NXG Speaker System Two-Year Limited Warranty
If the NXG speaker system proves to be defective in workmanship or materials within
two years from the date of the original customer’s purchase, we will, at our option,
repair or replace the defective product.
DISCLAIMER
THE WARRANTY STATED HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF NXG TECHNOLOGY, ALL
OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. NXG TECHNOLOGY HAS NOT MADE AND
DOES NOT HEREBY MAKE ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR COVENANT
WITH RESPECT TO THE CONDITION, QUALITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION,
CAPACITY, FITNESS FOR USE OR SUITABILITY OF THE NXG SPEAKER SYSTEMS.
Exclusion of Certain Damages
NXG Technology’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement
of product at our option. NXG Technology shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential damages of any kind or character because of product defects.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations and exclusions may not apply.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
•Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or
improper operation.
• Any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced,
or removed.
•Products that have been altered or modified.
• Normal wear and maintenance.
•Damages caused by shipping. (All claims for shipping damage
must be made with the carrier.)
Warranty Service
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized service center,
usually an NXG speaker systems dealer or its authorized agent. All
warranty repairs must be accompanied by the original bill of sales. No
other document is acceptable or is required. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
NXG reserves the right to revise speaker system specifications without notice.
16648 North 94th Street • Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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