AudioSource System 2.5 Speaker System User Manual
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1. Right Speaker Left Speaker Hi Level Connections Here the signal is already amplified as it leaves the receiver amplifier The speaker terminals of this unit are connected to the hi level inputs of the SW 80 The left and right speakers receive the original amplified signal from the SW 80 hi level outputs se AudioSource TV 5A 250V SW 80 Level Powered Subwoofer fe Power 18 5 VAC L ul o o 4 Television Enhancement Many newer television sets are equipped with variable stereo outputs The signal available at these outputs varies with the television 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 Receiver Right beaker Left Sheaker Line Level Connections In this example the pre amp outputs of a stereo receiver are connected to the SW 80 line inputs The line outputs on the SW 80 return the line level signal to the power amp inputs on the stereo receiver which in turn powers the left and right speakers Receiver Right beaker Left Speaker Dedicated Subwoofer Connections Many surround sound decoders home theater processors and audio video receivers are equipped with a dedicated subwoofer line output In this case the signal is already processed and does not need to return to the system or other speakers Connect this line output to the line inputs of the SW 802. A Y connector should be used to feed this single output to both the left and the right line inputs 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 viter les chocs lectriques 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 Follo
3. 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 rib bing that appears on the wire Connect the left front speaker terminals of your receiver to the left LS2 front speaker Connect the right front speaker terminals of your receiver to the right LS2 front speaker Connect the left surround speaker terminals of your receiver to the left LS2 rear surround speaker 4 Connect the right surround speaker terminals of your receiver to the right LS2 rear surround speaker Connect the center channel speaker terminals of your receiver to the LS2C 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 SW 80 Powered Subwoofer Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker 4 Center Speaker m N WW Receiver Center Rear Surround Front Speakers c L R L R Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker ul Fuse AudioSource R Subwoofers extend the bass response of your system beyond the limitations of most speak A Aavere cine ers They are us
4. outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Non 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 2 5 fails to operated properly please contact the dealer where you purchased the unit Or you may contact AudioSource directly for further assistance SW 80 Powered Subwoofer Specifications AMPIE eieiei nd Whine edi aA aha edie 80 watts Frequency Response 0002 a 30 Hz 250 Hz Driven aea iea rosi i ra la A facia tation todas 8 Reinforced FUNCHONS ieri ai cinean a AA Power On Off INPULS 2 2 nea gaea EA a Hi Level Speaker Line RCA OUD DUE eiisee Vias
5. W AudioSource Owner s Manual System 2 5 Home Theater Speaker Set 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 2 5 Home Theater Speaker System contains four LS2 Compact Speakers left front right front left surround amp right surround one LS2C Center Speaker and one SW 80 Powered Subwoofer This system is designed to 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 LS2C center channel speaker is video shielded allowing placement on top of your television LS2 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 LS2 and LS2C speakers The next section concerns the SW 80 Powered Subwoofer If you need more information we offer friendly toll free assistance at 1 800 HELP 115 1 800 435 7115 You may also fax us 24 hours a day at 650 348 8083 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 LS2 amp LS2C Speaker Placement The center chan
6. at ta dadei Oea Hi Level Speaker DIMENSIONS yae oiri aak Merk Seon eid Aiea 1372 x 117 x 117 LS2 Front and Surround Speaker Specifications Power Handling errar cs onoeis Cee hee dewey bated oa 100 watts Frequency RESpOnSe ccc eect aaa 80 Hz 20 kHz IMPCdANCO 52 ciate i re ae oases eee Res 8 ohms SENSITIVE e maaien enra ae a eee tay eda a daa 87 dB E A A AEE E E a ned agen 4 polypropylene Tweeter cece eens 74 polycarbonate dome Connections cs ccc cece cette teens Spring loaded clips DIMENSIONS 0 cece cee eee eee eee ees 87 x 57s X 4Y E AudioSource 9300 North Decatur portland Or 97203 Tel 503 286 9300 Fax 503 978 3302 audiosource phoenixgold com www audiosource net LS2C Center Speaker Specifications High Intensity Video Shielding Power HANGING ji ter sche ascacke diii Gla Eden alah dine eae 100 watts Frequency Response 00 c cece cence eens 80 Hz 20 kHz IMPCdAN CE i ore sinima eens eee ren eee ews 8 ohms SENSI sa kiren mi nreti vinie ce eh nade Fav eaers 87 dB Woofer cece e cece ees Two 4 polypropylene TWEEEN oot puser natien saddens ae ted 74 polycarbonate dome Connections 0 cece eee eee eee eee ees Spring loaded clips DIMENSIONS enie tinae ee Reena 57 x 1774 x 52 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Printed in China 2000 AudioSource Inc
7. ed with not in place of your existing left and right speakers A subwoofer Eai C can dramatically enhance a stereo TV a stereo system or a full fledged home theater is ox Features of the SW 80 Og The AudioSource SW 80 features a highly efficient ported enclosure a rugged 8 inch rein l 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 Using the Controls M D Speaker Out o 3 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 subwoo
8. fer placed near the 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 diagrams on the following page show four of the most common types of subwoofer connections This information will guide you through the connection process All signals into your unit will first pass through the crossover The portion of the signal below the current crossover frequency setting will be reproduced by the subwoofer The unprocessed signal will also be passed to the hi and line level outputs If you have a choice of connection options remember that it may be easier to run long distances with speaker wire than with line connectors Hi Level In These inputs are designed to accept an amplified signal from the speaker outputs of a receiver power amp or other device not equipped with line level outputs Hi Level Out The original amplified signal from your source is present at these outputs for connection to the existing left and right speakers 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 Receiver
9. nel 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 LS2 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 speaker 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 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 For banana plugs simply insert the plug into the end of the connector When connecting the speakers be sure to retain the correct polarity Attach the wire from the red or positive terminal on one
10. w Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water For example near a bathtub washbowl 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 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
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