AudioSource SYSTEM 380 Speaker System User Manual
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1. Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be adhered to Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The applian2. connecting the speakers be sure to retain the correct polarity Attach the wire from the red or positive terminal on one component to the red or positive terminal on the corresponding component s speaker output terminals The black or negative terminals must connect to the respective black or negative terminals This is easy to do by observing the color stripe or ribbing that appears on the wire Please note If any parts of this system are missing or damaged do not return to the store where you purchased this system Please call AudioSource directly at 800 HELP 115 800 435 7115 Speaker Placement The center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the TV preferably either directly on top of or below it This locks the sound to the picture Place the front speakers near the front corners of the room either on a bookshelf or wall mounted Positioning near a corner enhances bass performance Place the surround speakers either to the side of or behind your listening position Typical placement is on the side walls slightly above ear level about two thirds of the way back from the front of the room This allows the surround speakers to aim directly at the listener placing you in the middle of a five speaker sound field Speaker Mounting The LS 300 speakers include U shaped brackets to mount the speakers to the wall For safety always mount these speakers on a wall that is reinforced from behind Never mount a sp
3. listening position will not sound as full as one placed farther away Please be careful about placing anything directly on top of your subwoofer as the vibrations of the speaker cabinet could cause these items to shake loose or fall Connecting the SW 80 The following diagrams show the most common types of subwoofer connections N ote Use only the AC adapter provided with this unit Line In The RCA type jack of your SW 80 is designed to accept a line level signal from a receiver pre amp surround sound decoder television or similar device When using a single line level output from another unit a Y connector should be used to send the signal to both the left and right inputs Dedicated Subwoofer Connections Many surround sound decoders home theater processors eo ee and audio video receivers are equipped with a dedicated subwoofer line output Connect this line output to the line inputs of the SW 80 A Y connector not included may be necessary to feed this single output to both the left and the right line inputs Receiver Right Speaker Left Speaker Television Enhancement Many newer television sets are equipped with variable stereo outputs The signal available at these outputs varies with the TV volume In this situation these variable audio outputs can be connected directly to the SW 80 line inputs to enhance the bass response of the television s built in speakers Television 000 E
4. with not in place of your existing left and right speakers A subwoofer O on I o can dramatically enhance a stereo TV a stereo system or a full fledged home theater Features of the SW 80 The AudioSource SW 80 features a highly efficient ported enclosure a rugged 8 inch rein forced driver and a eighty watt amplifier with a passive low frequency crossover network A line level input is provided for fast and easy connection to virtually any system AudioSource Powered Subwoofer Made in China Using the Controls Power The power switch has two positions off and on When the power LED is lit the power is on Level The level control adjusts the volume of the SW 80 Once set the level control should not require further adjustment Begin with the level control at the minimum position Slowly increase the level until you can hear the subwoofer A subwoofer playing too loud can give your system a muddy sound so be sure to balance the subwoofer carefully with your other speakers Output level is relative and can be different from location to location Always return to the normal listening location to evaluate any setting changes Placement Guidelines Prior to installing your new subwoofer please consider the following guidelines Placing the subwoofer near a wall or in a corner will greatly increase its bass response As frequencies reproduced by subwoofers are long and need room to propagate a subwoofer placed near the
5. Mi AudioSource Owner s Manual System 380 Home Theater Speaker Set This system contains LS 300 Compact Speakers front left front right back left amp back right speakers LS 300 C Center Speaker SW 80 Powered Subwoofer Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the AudioSource family of satisfied customers Please take a few moments to read this manual before you get started Also be sure to retain this document should you need to refer to it in the future The AudioSource System 300 Home Theater Speaker System is designed to accurately reproduce high fidelity music including digital signals Movies and stereo TV broadcasts will sound more realistic putting you in the center of the action The LS 300 C center channel speaker is video shielded allowing placement on top of your television LS 300 speakers are provided for both the front and surround channels to provide a theater like experience This manual is divided into two sections The first provides information about the LS 300 speakers and the LS 300 C center speaker The next section concerns the SW 80 Powered Subwoofer LS 300 amp LS 300 C Hooking Them Up The five way binding posts accommodate nearly any type of connector and up to 14 gauge wire For bare wire press the binding post in to reveal the eye thread the wire into the eye and release the spring loaded connector F or banana plugs simply insert the plug into the end of the connector When
6. Use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged b objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance c the appliance has been exposed to rain d the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Product Servicing In the event your System 380 fails to operated properly please contact the dealer where you purchased the unit Or you may contact AudioSource directly for further assistance Amplifier Power Output 000 80 Watts Frequency Response 30 Hz to 250 Hz DI WOR a csatictte kat a AE A A 8 Reinforced FUNCTIONS iii lati ie we acactca a Power On Off INDUS orter maidan Eon a aa LFE Line RCA LS 300 Front and Surround Speaker Specifications Frequency Response 005 80 Hz 20 kHz Power Handling 0 e
7. ce should not be used near water For example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in situation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated SW 80 Powered Subwoofer Specifications Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The speaker should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Non
8. eaker on a wall made of unreinforced drywall or plasterboard If you are unsure consult a professional contractor These speakers can also be placed on bookshelves and most types of speaker stands Set Up Diagram Left Right Front Center Speaker Front Speaker Speaker Left Right Surround SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT Surround Speaker Receiver SPEAKERS Speaker CENTER REAR L 1 Connect the left front speaker terminals amp of your receiver to the left LS 300 front speaker 2 Connect the right front speaker terminals amp of your receiver to the right LS 300 front speaker 3 Connect the left surround speaker terminals amp of your receiver to the left LS 300 rear surround speaker 4 Connect the right surround speaker terminals amp of your receiver to the right LS 300 rear surround speaker 5 Connect the center channel speaker terminals amp of your receiver to the LS 300 C center channel speaker Note If you are using an outboard Dolby Surround Processor the speaker terminals for the center and rear surround speakers will be found on this component not on your receiver If you need more information we offer friendly toll free assistance 1 800 HELP 115 You may also fax us 24 hours a day at 650 348 8083 SW 80 Powered Subwoofer About Subwoofers O roe G Subwoofers extend the bass response of your system beyond the limitations of most speak Poner in ers They are used
9. ee ee eee 100 watts Impedance 0 eee eee ee 8 ohms Tweeter eee eee 3 4 polycarbonate dome WOOED ooa do gaibe taunt nec ear ortaates 4 polypropylene Dimensions 0 000005 8 5 x 5 875 x 5 5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice W AudioSource 9300 North Decatur portland Or 97203 Tel 503 286 9300 Fax 503 978 3302 audiosource phoenixgold com www audiosource net LS 300 C Center Speaker Specifications Frequency Response 80 Hz 20 kHz Power Handling 0 eee eee 100 watts LMP CARN CC s i iioii sopan kaa 8 ohms Tweeter eee eee 3 4 polycarbonate dome WOOTEN ig p ccdcestcearenctcin aon aiao Two 4 polypropylene Video Shielded 0c cece eee eee Yes Dimensions 00 0c eee ee aes 15 5 x 6 x 6 Printed in China 2000 AudioSource Inc
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