Athena AS-P4000, AS-P6000 Owner's Manual

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WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Policy in the United States and Canada

athena TECHNOLOGIES®warrants this product to the retail purchaser against

any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of: Speaker Section-five (5) years, Subwoofer Section-one (1) year from date of purchase from an authorized athena TECHNOLOGIES®dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.

The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller.

Warranty Service

If you require service for your athena speaker(s) at any time during the warranty period, please contact:

1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s),

2) athena NATIONAL SERVICE, 203 Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 Tel: 716-896-9801 or

3) athena TECHNOLOGIES®, a division of Audio Products International Corp., 3641 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1X 1G5, Tel: 416-321-1800.

4) Additional service centers can be found by checking the athena

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website: www.athenaspeakers.com or, by calling either of the

above numbers.

You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized athena service center or to athena TECHNOLOGIES®. If the product is returned for repair to athena TECHNOLOGIES®in Toronto or Buffalo, the costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by athena, provided the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The athena Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of athena products. It does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail.

GARANTIE

Garantie aux États-Unis et au Canada

La société athena garantit cet appareil contre toute défectuosité attribuable aux pièces d’origine et à la main-d’oeuvre. Cette garantie est valide pendant une période de cinq (5) ans (enceinte) et d’un (1) an (

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) à partir de la date d’achat auprès d’un revendeur athena TECHNOLOGIES®agréé ; la garantie ne sera honorée que sur présentation d’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat.

La garantie ne couvre aucun dommage subi pendant le transport ou imputable à un accident, à une utilisation impropre ou abusive, à la négligence, à une modification non autorisée, à la non-observance des instructions décrites dans le manuel de l’utilisateur ou des directives d’entretien, ni aucun dommage subi par suite de réparations non autorisées ou de réclamations fondées sur une mauvaise interprétation des conditions de la présente garantie par le revendeur.

Service sous garantie

Dans l’éventualité où une réparation deviendrait nécessaire pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, communiquez avec :

1) le revendeur auprès de qui l’appareil a été acheté,

2) athena NATIONAL SERVICE, 203, Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215, tél. : 716-896-9801 ou

3) athena TECHNOLOGIES®, 3641, avenue McNicoll, Toronto (Ontario), Canada, M1X 1G5, tél. : 416-321-1800.

4) Pour connaître l’adresse de tous nos centres de service, consultez le site Web de

athena TECHNOLOGIES®à

www.athenaspeakers.com

composez l’un des numéros indiqués plus haut.

Le propriétaire de l’appareil est responsable de son emballage et de tous frais d’expédition à un centre de service athena agréé ou à athena TECHNOLOGIES®. Si l’appareil est expédié à athena TECHNOLOGIES®à Toronto ou à Buffalo aux fins de réparation, les frais de réexpédition seront assumés par athena à la condition que les réparations effectuées soient couvertes par la garantie. La garantie est limitée à la réparation ou au remplacement des appareils fabriqués et distribués par athena. Elle ne couvre aucun dommage indirect ou consécutif de quelque nature que ce soit. Si les conditions accompagnant toute publicité, emballage ou documentation divergent de celles de la présente garantie, les conditions de la présente garantie prévaudront.

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AS-P4000

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY !

Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Caution: The unit is still connected to the mains even if switched off. Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid

cleaners, just a damp cloth. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are placed on the apparatus. Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, call your local power company. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of electrical shock. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Please retain the carton and packing materials for this athena TECHNOLOGIES®product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repairs. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by an end user in anything other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished, and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

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 products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of athena TECHNOLOGIES®speakers! Proprietary technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play your athena TECHNOLOGIES

speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 to 100 hours of music playback. This can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

athena TECHNOLOGIES®is the newest division of Audio Products International Corp.,

known throughout the industry as “API”. A Canadian company founded in 1975, The API factory is a modern 165,000 square foot research, development and manufacturing facility located in Toronto, Canada. API is one of the largest speaker manufacturers in the world, distributing products to over 60 countries worldwide. A talented research and development team utilizes advanced computer-based design and sophisticated measurement techniques in its ongoing quest for new and better acoustic technologies. This research is based upon the years of pioneering psycho-acoustic research developed in conjunction with the Canadian “National Research Council” (NRC), to create speakers that achieve high performance in typical home listening environments. Extensive research into every aspect of the speaker is analyzed and evaluated before the design stage begins, a concept that we refer to as a holistic design approach. This method guarantees that the finest components and materials are made and tested with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques to ensure exceptional performance that is superior to speakers costing several times their price.

CABINET CARE

Great care and craftsmanship have gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry or damp cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towel or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish. Be cautious when using liquid cleaners, please ensure the cleaner will not harm the finish. Do not spray any liquid directly onto the surface of the subwoofer.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

The usual placement for a subwoofer is near the front speakers in your system. The closer the proximity to the front speakers, the best balance and phase relationship is usually obtained. Be careful when placing the subwoofer too close to corners or walls as this increases the “boominess” of the subwoofers sound. This may or may not be to your liking. The position of the sub must be cosmetically acceptable, but keep in mind it plays a large role in the overall sound of the system. If possible, try to locate the subwoofer as close as possible to the front speakers. If after set up you are unhappy with the overall sound, try experimenting with the position of the sub. It’s surprising, but moving the unit a few inches one way or another can make dramatic changes to the sound of the bass response.

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Front Control Panel - Diagram 1

1. Subwoofer Volume Control - This controls

the relative volume level of the subwoofers’ internal amplifier. It is independent of the volume control from the Master Volume control on your receiver.

2. Status Indicator - The status indicator is located just above the athena logo on the front panel. The status indicator will emit a green light when the subwoofer is actively producing sound. The amplifier is automatically activated by any signal from any of the inputs on the subwoofer. When the indicator is red, the subwoofer is in standby mode, and is ready to turn on as soon as the next time a signal is sent to the subwoofer.

NOTE: When engaged, the auto-on auto-off circuit does not instantly turn off the subwoofer. The subwoofer will remain in the “on” mode (green) for up to 10 minutes after the last signal, even when the system is turned off completely.

Rear Panel - Diagram 2

1. Low Pass Filter Control - This controls the effective frequency range of the subwoofer. It has a range of 40-120 Hz to allow you to correctly match the output of the subwoofer with that of the rest of the system.

2. Mode Switch - This switch enables the Auto-On/ Auto-Off system when “AUTO” is selected.

• In AUTO mode, the subwoofer turns on and off by sensing signals from either the RCA or line level inputs.

• If “ON” mode is selected, the subwoofer will remain on at all times, bypassing the Auto-On/ Auto-Off system.

• In “OFF” mode, the subwoofer will remain off and will not power up.

3. Sub Input - This input is an RCA type mono input jack. NOTE: Please see the connections section for suggestions on which input is appropriate for your system.

4. High Level Inputs - These are connectors when utilizing standard speaker wire. The High Level inputs are designed to be used on receivers or amplifiers that do not incorporate any RCA type subwoofer outputs. If your receiver is equipped with an RCA typesubwoofer output, these inputs will not be utilized.

HOW TO CONNECT AND USE YOUR SUBWOOFER

Caution: Turn off all power in your audio/video system before proceeding with your installation. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.

Connecting and Operating the Subwoofer - Method 1 If your front speakers are athena

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1. On the rear of the receiver there should be a single RCA type jack named “Subwoofer Out” Connect a single RCA type audio cable from the “Subwoofer Out” jack to the “Input” jack on the rear of the athena

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(#3 on diagram #2)

2. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

3. Set the Low Pass Filter Control

(#1 on diagram #2)

to match the model of speaker that you have in the front channels of your system. Audition Series and WS Series models are printed on the panel, on the outer ring, surrounding the Low Pass Filter Control. For example if you have AS-F1 speakers, set the control to the F1 position.

This will adjust the frequency output of the subwoofer to precisely match your speakers, and will result in a seamless system for both music and movies.

4. Adjust the Volume Control

(#1 on diagram #1)

to match the output of the system. This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

Connecting and Operating the Subwoofer - Method 2 With other brands of front speakers

(#3 on diagram #2)

2. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

3. Set the Low Pass Filter Control

(#1 on diagram #2)

to match the model of speaker that you have in the front channels of your system. The best way to start finding the correct frequency is to set the control to the low level cut off of the front speakers. This specification can be found in the owners manual of your speakers, or from the manufacturer. This is just a starting point however as room acoustics, placement and other variables dictate the final position of this control to get the sound of the subwoofer to blend with that of the front speakers.

4. Adjust the Volume Control

(#1 on diagram #1)

to match the output of the system. This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

Connecting and Operating the Subwoofer - Method 3 High Level or Speaker Type Inputs

NOTE: These inputs are provided for use with receivers or amplifiers that do not have a built in RCA type subwoofer jack. If your receiver has an RCA subwoofer type jack it is recommended to use it, using the instructions above.

1. On the rear of your receiver, locate the Front Speaker outputs. Connect a pair of speaker cables from the receivers front speaker outputs marked “Speaker A” to the left and right front speakers.

2. Using an additional pair of speaker cables, connect a pair of speaker cables from the receivers front speaker outputs marked “Speaker A” to the Speaker Inputs

(#4 on diagram #2)

on your athena TECHNOLOGIES®subwoofer.

3. NOTE: Make sure that you carefully match the Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative on all speaker connections. Also make sure the left and right channels are wired separately and correctly.

4. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

5. Set the Low Pass Filter Control

(#1 on diagram #2)

to match the model of speaker that you have in the front of your system. The best way to start finding the correct frequency is to set the control to the low level cut off of the front speakers. This specification can be found in the owners manual of your speakers, or from the manufacturer. This is just a starting point however as room acoustics, placement and other variables dictate that you will need to experiment with this control to get the sound of the subwoofer to blend with that of the front speakers.

6. Adjust the Volume Control

(#1 on diagram #1)

to match the output of the system. This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy your subwoofer for many years to come.

Warranty Outside of the United States and Canada

Outside of North America the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local athena TECHNOLOGIES®retailer for details of the limited warranty applicable in your country.

Warranty for United States and Canada (SEE BACK COVER)

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International Corp. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro-Logic”, and “Dolby Digital” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing. “DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

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