1. Introduzione
This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your OSD Audio AP840 8-inch Outdoor Patio Speaker Pair. Please read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your speakers.
Image 1: OSD AP Series All Weather Patio Speakers.
The OSD Audio AP840 speakers are designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, featuring a weather-resistant IP54 rating and robust construction to withstand various climate conditions.
2. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
- 2 x OSD Audio AP840 8-inch Outdoor Patio Speakers
- 2 x Supporti di Muntagna
- Hardware di stallazione
- Manuale d'istruzzioni
Image 2: Front view of the OSD Audio AP840 speaker pair.
3. Features
- All-weather design: Withstands harsh climates with an IP54 rating.
- Muntamentu flessibile: Brackets allow vertical or horizontal mounting.
- Optimal Connectivity: Gold-plated spring compression binding posts.
- Custruzzione durabile: Sturdy ABS polymer frame and powder-coated rust-resistant aluminum grille.
- High Performance: Designed for full-range sound with up to 180 Watts maximum output power.
Image 3: Illustrations of weather resistance and mounting flexibility.
4. Setup è Installazione
4.1 Situazione di muntatura
Choose a suitable location for your speakers, considering sound dispersion and environmental factors. The speakers are designed for outdoor patios, decks, and porches, but can also be used indoors.
4.2 Muntaggio di l'altoparlanti
- Attach the mounting brackets to a sturdy surface using appropriate hardware (not always included, verify package contents).
- Secure the speakers to the brackets. The brackets allow for both vertical and horizontal orientation.
- Adjust the speaker angle for optimal sound projection.
Imagine 4: Latu view of the AP840 speaker showing the mounting bracket.
4.3 Wiring and Connections
Cunnette i parlanti à u vostru amplifier using speaker wire. Ensure correct polarity (+ to + and - to -) for optimal sound quality. The speakers feature gold-plated spring compression binding posts for secure connections.
Image 5: Gold-plated binding posts for speaker wire connection.
Video 1: Finituview of OSD AP Series All Weather Patio Speakers, including installation examples.
5. Operazione
Una volta installatu currettamente è cunnessu à un amplifier, your OSD Audio AP840 speakers are ready for use. These are passive speakers and require an external amplifier for power.
- Assicuratevi u vostru amplifier is powered on and connected to your audio source (e.g., desktop, television, projector).
- Aghjustate u voluminu è i paràmetri di l'audio in u vostru amplifier o fonte audio.
- The speakers provide stereo audio output.
Image 6: Details of the tweeter and woofer components.
6. Mantenimentu
The OSD Audio AP840 speakers are designed for durability and minimal maintenance. Follow these guidelines to ensure their longevity:
- Pulizia: Wipe the speaker enclosures and grilles with a soft, damp pannu. Evitate i prudutti chimichi aggressivi o i detergenti abrasivi.
- Prutezzione di u clima: While IP54 rated for weather resistance (protected from limited dust ingress and water spray), prolonged exposure to extreme conditions (e.g., direct heavy rain, snow, or intense sunlight) may reduce lifespan. Consider covering them or bringing them indoors during severe weather if possible.
- Cura di a griglia: The aluminum grilles are powder-coated and rust-resistant. Inspect periodically for any debris or damage.
7. Risoluzione di prublemi
If you encounter issues with your OSD Audio AP840 speakers, consider the following common troubleshooting steps:
- Nisun sonu:
- Verificate tutte e cunnessione di i fili di l'altoparlante à u listessu livellu chè à l'altoparlante. amplifier ends for secure contact and correct polarity.
- Assicurà u amplifier hè alimentatu è funziona bè.
- Verify the audio source is playing and its volume is turned up.
- Sonu distortu:
- Riduce u vulume di u vostru amplifier or audio source. Overdriving the speakers can cause distortion.
- Check speaker wire for any damage or frayed strands that might be causing a short circuit.
- Assicurà u amplifier's power output matches the speaker's recommended power handling.
- Sonu irregolare:
- Check individual speaker connections.
- Verify speaker placement and ensure they are angled correctly towards the listening area.
If problems persist, consult the amplifier's manual or contact OSD Audio customer support.
8. Specificazioni
| Nome di mudellu | AP840 |
| Tipu di parlante | Outdoor (Weather-resistant IP54 Rated) |
| Numero di Articuli | 2 (Coppia) |
| Size Speaker | 8 pollici (diametru di u woofer) |
| Diametru di Tweeter | 1 inch |
| Tipu di Driver Audio | Driver dinamicu |
| Impedenza | 8 Ohm |
| Potenza massima di output di Speaker | 180 Watt |
| Risposta di Frequency | 35 Hz (Lower limit, full range implied) |
| Rapportu Signal-to-Noise | 88 dB |
| Tecnulugia di cunnessione | Speaker wire (Wired) |
| Tecnulugia di cumunicazione wireless | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Fonte d'energia | Elettricu cù filu (via amppiù vivu) |
| Metudu di cuntrollu | Touch (via connected device/amppiù vivu) |
| Materiale | Aluminum (Grilles), ABS Polymer (Frame) |
| Culore | Neru |
| Dimensioni di u produttu (P x L x A) | 9.3 "D x 11" W x 14.8 "H |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 27.8 libbre (per a coppia) |
| UPC | 810281015828 |
Image 7: Dimensions and various views of the AP840 speaker.
9. Garanzia infurmazione
Stu pruduttu vene cun a Garanzia limitata. For specific terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the manufacturer's websitu. Conservate a vostra prova d'acquistu per e richieste di garanzia.
10. Assistenza Clienti
For further assistance, technical support, or inquiries regarding your OSD Audio AP840 speakers, please visit the official OSD Audio store or contact their customer service department.
