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Setup Guide
Audioengine, Ltd.
support@audioengineusa.com
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Audioengine and Audioengine 5 are trademarks of Audioengine Ltd.
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Basic Safety Instructions
Contents
Safety Information Page 1
Introduction/Unpacking/Features Pages 2-3
Box Contents Page 3
Connecting Your System Pages 4-9
Troubleshooting Pages 10-12
Warranty Information Page 13
Specications Page 14
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• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this
product.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other hazards. Please contact the manufacturer to be referred
to an authorized service center near you.
• To prevent risk of re or electric shock, avoid over loading
wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles .
• Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a re or electric shock.
• See product enclosure bottom for safety related markings.
• Use Proper Power Sources. Plug the product into a proper
power source, as described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the product.
• Avoid power lines– Use extreme care when installing an
outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or
circuits, as contact with them may be fatal. Do not install
external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into
such circuits or power lines.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device
may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• 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.
• Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by the
manufacturer. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. To ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
put the product in a position and location that will not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not
place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air
from owing through its ventilation openings.
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not t in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments or accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
specied by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK.)
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
L’ARRIÈRE.) IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEURAUCUNE
PIÉCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.
S’ADRESSER ÀUN REÉPARATEUR COMÉTENT.
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
AVIS
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Box Contents
Included with the speakers:
• AC power cable
• 1/8” audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5 feet)
• (2) 1/8” audio cable, 20 cm (~8 inches)
• 1/8" to RCA "Y" cable
• USB power extender cable, 1 meter (~3.28ft)
• Speaker cable (16AWG), 2 meters (~6.5 feet)
• Drawstring cable bag (not shown)
• Drawstring speaker bags (not shown)
• Setup Guide (not shown)
Introduction
Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase
of the Audioengine 5 (A5) Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers. The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality listening experience possible and the Audioengine 5 is designed with the same attention
to detail and operational simplicity as other Audioengine products. Our goal
is to get you to your music as simply as possible without all the “gadget
tinkering” that other products generally require. As with our other past
eorts, we thank all our customers and resellers for helping us create
another great Audioengine product!
Unpacking
Your Audioengine speakers were carefully tested and inspected before
packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check for any damage. It is
rare that a unit is damaged during shipping, but if this does happen contact
the shipping company immediately. We recommend that you keep the
original carton and packing material for future shipping.
Features
• USB power charging (ComboPort)
• 2 audio inputs
• Built-in power ampliers, no receiver needed
• Wireless Ready!
• Front panel volume control
• Custom Kevlar woofers for super low end
• Silk tweeters for smooth highs
• Line-level audio output
• High-quality speaker connectors
• Auto-sleep power saving mode
• Hand-built and nished cabinets
• Video shielded
• All cables included
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LINE OUT
OUT TO
RIGHT
AUX OUTLET
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Audioengine
Model: A5
POWER ON/OFF
AC SELECT
AUDIO IN
L
R
115
Power On/Off
Voltage Select
Fuse
Audio
Input
USB Charge
Power LED
Volume
AC Input
Aux AC
Outlet
Audio Input
Line Out
Outputs to
Right Speaker
REAR (Left Speaker) FRONT
TOP
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Connecting Your System
Step 1– Speaker Wire Connection
Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (-) terminals from the left speaker to the
corresponding terminals on the right speaker using the included speaker
wire. Be sure to match the gold-colored side of the speaker wire with the
RED (+) terminals and the silver-colored side to the BLACK (-) terminals on
each speaker.
Note: As the Audioengine 5 speaker system is self-powered, do not connect the
speaker terminals to the speaker outputs of a stereo receiver.
Detailed procedure:
• Remove the pre-cut insulation on the end of the speaker wire and twist
the exposed wire strands 2-3 times.
• Use your thumb and nger to unscrew the binding post connector.
• Insert each speaker wire into the holes on the side of the binding post
connector.
• Retighten the binding posts. The stripped wire portion should be
secured rmly in the connector.
Repeat the procedure to connect the other end of the speaker wire to the
other speaker. Be sure to match the wire color to the same terminal color on
each speaker. Also, make sure that none of the speaker wire strands have
come in contact with an adjoining terminal.
Step 2 – Power Cable Connection
• Verify that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position.
• Verify that the voltage selector switch is set to the proper voltage for
your area.
• Connect the power cord into the left speaker and the other end into the
wall outlet.
LINE OUT
AUX OUTLET
POWER ON/OFF
AC SELECT
AUDIO IN
L
R
115
OFF
1
2
US Version
EU Version
1
2
Left (Active) Speaker Right Speaker
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iPod Dock
Left (Active) Speaker
Top View
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Connecting Your System (continued)
Step 3– Audio Congurations
The following congurations show the most common audio setups for
Audioengine 5.
Conguration A (for use with iPod Universal Dock):
A1 Place the dock on top of the left speaker. We highly recommend using
the Apple Universal Dock with remote control.
A2 Connect the Apple 30-pin cable from the dock to USB jack on the
speaker top Combo Port.
A3 Connect one of the included 1/8” mini-jack audio cables from the dock
to AUDIO IN jack on the top Combo Port.
A4 Turn rear panel power switch ON and verify that the blue LED lights up
on the speaker front panel.
Insert your iPod and set volumes on the front panel and iPod as desired.
LINE OUT
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
AUX OUTLET
POWER ON/OFF
AC SELECT
AUDIO IN
L
R
115
3 2
3
3
1
2
US Version
EU Version
1
2
2
Conguration B (for use with Airport Express and iTunes):
B1 Plug one end of the short 1/8" audio cables into your Airport Express
audio output.
B2 Plug Airport Express into the AUX OUTLET on the left speaker rear
panel.
B3. Plug the other end of the 1/8" audio cable into AUDIO IN jack in rear of
left speaker.
B4 Select Airport Express from iTunes on your computer and set volume
levels as desired.
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Connecting Your System (continued)
Conguration C (for use with iPod):
C1 For charging your iPod while playing, connect the 30-pin cable from the
iPod to USB jack on the Combo Port. Use the included USB extender
cable, if extra cable length is needed on a desktop, for example.
C2 Connect the long 1/8” mini-jack audio cable from iPod headphone jack
to the AUDIO IN jack on the Combo Port
MENU
AUDIO INPUT
CHARGE
2
1
1
1
MP3
Player
DVD
TV
Video Game
A5 Top View
A5 Top View
Conguration D (all products with 1/8” or RCA outputs):
D1 Connect the 1/8” mini-jack audio cable from 1/8” output to the AUDIO
IN jack on the Combo Port (or rear panel) – or use the included RCA to
1/8” Y adapter for components with RCA L/R audio outputs.
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Basic Troubleshooting
If the front panel LED does not light up, check…
• that AC power cord is rmly plugged into the rear panel and wall outlet.
• to make sure the speaker rear panel power switch is ON.
• that the speaker is getting power from the wall outlet.
• that the rear panel voltage selector is matched to the operating voltage.
• the fuse in the AC IN on the rear panel. If the fuse needs to be replaced
it is extremely important to replace only with same fuse type and value.
If no sound output, check…
• that the speaker is turned on (blue LED illuminated)
• to make sure the right speaker is connected correctly to the left.
• that the volume on the speaker front panel is not all the way down.
• the volume level on the iPod or other audio source.
• to make sure the iPod audio cable is inserted all the way at both ends
and the iPod is seated in the dock correctly.
If bass output is low, check…
• speaker wire polarity (verify that wires are going to same terminals on
both speakers)
• that the speaker placement is not too close to a wall or other obstruc-
tion.
• that the bass ports on the rear panels are not blocked by a rodent or
jelly sandwich.
If no output from right speaker, check…
• that the speaker wire is properly connected from the left to right. Check
by removing the speaker wire from both terminals on each speaker and
reconnecting.
Thermal Overload
All Audioengine powered speakers and subwoofers are protected by an
internal thermal sensor. If they run for extended periods beyond their designated power rating the thermal sensor will engage and shut down the
ampliers. If this occurs, turn o the power switch, lower the volume level,
and wait ve minutes before restarting the system. This is a normal protection feature and does not indicate a malfunction. A good tip in the unlikely
event that a thermal overload occurs is to lower the subwoofer or speaker
output volume and increase the volume of your input source.
Hum
Adding a new component such as powered speakers or a subwoofer can
bring out hum or buzz that may not have existed before. Your rst assumption may be that something is wrong with the new component but this is
usually caused by a “ground-loop” in your system. Consider these tips for
possible solutions:
First try moving your equipment to the same electrical circuit or AC outlet.
If the hum or buzz is still present, turn o the power on all components
in your system and remove all connections to and from your Audioengine 5
speakers. Then plug the A5 speaker AC cable back in, turn on the A5 power
switch and check for hum. If the hum is still audible then try plugging the A5
speaker power cable into a dierent outlet.
If the hum goes away when the interconnect cables are disconnected, the
noise is likely coming from another component in your system. Add each
component back one piece at a time and the one that causes the system to
hum is likely the source of your noise.
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.
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Basic Troubleshooting (Continued)
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.
Sometimes something as simple as a portable heater or dehumidier will
add noise into your wall wiring that could be picked up by your subwoofer or
powered speakers. A dimmer switch on a halogen oor lamp or a wireless
internet router positioned near the subwoofer, for example, could also be
possible culprits.
The best solutions are to use an AC line lter, plug the unit into a dierent AC
circuit, or in the case of a wireless router just physically move it further away
from the subwoofer or powered speakers.
Support
If you have questions or issues that we can help you with, don’t hesitate to
email us at: support@audioengineusa.com
or call toll-free at: (877) 853-4447
Warranty
Period
All Audioengine pro ducts have a 3-year Limi ted Warranty on parts and labor from date of pu rchase. Your war ranty is
automatic, so there is no need to register. This Limited Warra nty applies only to Audioengine products purchased in the
Continental United States. For Limited Warranty coverage elsewhere, please cont act your Audioengine dealer, reseller, or
distributor.
What is covered
All defective par ts or faulty workmanship.
What is not covered
The Audioengine Limited Warr anty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, e xcessive moisture,
lightning, power surges, oth er acts of nature, unauthorized product modic ation or repairs, or failure to follow the
instructions ou tlined in the Setup Guide.
What we will do
We will repair or replace any defective parts, at our option, within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge any time
during the warranty per iod. After service, we will be responsible for ship ping the product back to you at our expense.
What we ask from you
You will be responsible for shipping o r transpor tation c harges direc tly to Audioengine or to an authorized dealer. We
recommend that you keep the original shipping materials, as it is impor tant that you package the product so that it will not
be damaged during shipping. Audioengine c annot be responsib le for any damages incurred during shipping due to poor
packing, so please pack well and make sure to insur e your shipment.
How to obtain Audioeng ine Warranty service
If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or you think you may need ser vice, email the Audioengine
Authorized Service Center at: support@audioengineusa.com or cal l toll-f ree in the Uni ted Stat es at: (87 7) 853-4 447. We will
do everything we can to ans wer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as pos sible.
Exclusive Remedy
This Limited Warranty is fully transfer able provided that the current owner furnishes the original proof of purchase and that
furnishes the original proof of purchase and that the serial number o n the produc t is intact. THE MA XIMUM LIABILITY OF
AUDIOENGINE SHALL N OT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. IN N O EVENT SHALL
AUDIOENGINE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES.
Product Retur ns and Refunds
Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Should you have a problem or are not satised with any Audioengine product, send us an
email at: support@audioengine.com or call toll-free in the Uni ted States at: (877) 853-4447.
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Audioengine 5 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers
General Specications
Typ e: 2.0 powered (active) bookshelf-style speaker system
Power output: 150W peak power total
(50W RMS / 75W peak per channel), AES
Amplier type: Dual Class AB monolithic
Inputs: Dual ⁄" stereo mini-jacks
Outputs: USB Type A (power charging only)
RCA L/R audio (full-range, non-adjustable)
Voltages: 115/240V, 50/60Hz manually switchable
Drivers: 5" Kevlar woofers, 20mm silk dome tweeters
Signal-to-noise: >95dB (typical A-weighted)
THD: <0.05% at all power settings
Crosstalk: <50db
Frequency response: 50Hz-22kHz +/-1.5dB
Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced
Protection: Output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, power
on/o transient protection, replaceable external main fuse
Dimensions (each): 10.0”(H) x 7.0” (W) x 7.75” (D)
Weight (Left): 6.4Kg/14lbs
Weight (Right): 4Kg/9lbs
Shipping weight: 12.6Kg/27.75lbs per pair
Shipping box dims: 11.5” (W) x 14.5” (H) x 21.75” (L)
Materials and Construction
25mm thick MDF cabinets
20mm silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnets
5" Kevlar woofers with advanced voice coils
Torroidal power transformer
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