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Contents S8 setup guide Introduction Page 3 What’s in the box Page 3 Cleaning Page 4 Placement Page 4 Features Page 5 Controls Page 6 Connections Page 9 Setup Diagrams Page 10 Final Adjustments Page 12 Troubleshooting Page 13 Warranty Page 17 Specifications Page 19 About Audioengine Page 20 Support Page 20 1
Basic Safety Instructions • Read these instructions for all components before using this product. • Keep these instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner’s guide Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.
Cleaning mance with increased audio quality over corner placement. Your S8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no maintenance as long as you avoid exposure of the S8 to moisture or high temperatures. The hand-finished MDF wood cabinets are very durable and are easily cleaned by wiping down with a soft, dry cloth. We do not recommend using cleaners or solvents. 2 3) Alongside one of the front speakers – which may blend better with the overall system, but can also sacrifice some subwoofer loudness.
Controls Your S8 Powered Subwoofer offers simple yet versatile setting options. After you’ve become familiar with what these settings do, don’t hesitate to experiment with them to find the sound that works best with your system. When you set up your subwoofer for the first time, you will probably make adjustments a few times before you hear what you like. Start with the volume at 50% and keep in mind that as with subwoofer room placement, there are really no right or wrong settings.
speakers or another subwoofer. This Output is used whenever a signal is connected to one of the two subwoofer inputs. Note: The volume level of this Output connection is controlled by the audio input source, not the volume control on the subwoofer. 4) Phase The Phase control is used to blend the sound of the subwoofer with the other speakers in your system. Phase is the degree to which the subwoofer speaker and other speakers are moving in and out at the same time.
Note: If using a receiver or surround sound processor always refer to the instruction manual for specific setup procedures, options, and warnings. Option B Connect a mini-jack or RCA cable from any audio product (iPod, computer, CD player, TV, etc.) to one of the S8 INPUT connectors. Setup Diagrams The diagrams that follow show the most common setup and connection options to connect your S8 to other audio gear.
Option D Connect a stereo RCA-to-mini “Y” adapter cable from your receiver’s SUB OUTPUT into the Audioengine W3 Wireless Sender. Then connect a mini-jack cable from the S8 INPUT to the Audioengine W3 Wireless Receiver. for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending on your room and location of the subwoofer. There are no right or wrong settings but with these simple steps you should be up and running within a few minutes.
LED turns green, but no sound • Recheck the connections to and from the subwoofer. Not enough bass from the subwoofer If the output from the subwoofer is low, please try the following: • Make sure that the Volume control is turned up. • Check that the inputs and outputs are connected correctly. • Experiment with different locations for your subwoofer. • If your receiver has a single subwoofer connector that is not labeled LFE, make sure it connects to the subwoofer’s RIGHT (mono) input connector.
• A common ground-loop source is cable TV or satellite cables. If the hum or buzz persists after trying the previous tips, disconnect the coaxial cable from your cable box, TV, or DVR and if the hum goes away the cable is the cause. In this case you can get a ground-loop isolator from Radio Shack or your local electronics store. These are inexpensive and easy to connect inline with your video cable.
How to obtain Audioengine Warranty service If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or you think you may need service, email the Audioengine Authorized Service Center at: support@audioengineusa.com or call toll-free in the United States at: (877) 853-4447. We will do everything we can to answer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
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