AudioEngine AS8 User Manual

Premium Powered 8" Subwoofer

Setup Guide

Audioengine, Ltd.

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www.audioengineusa.com

© 2008 Audioengine Corp. All Rights Reserved.

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Audioengine and Audioengine Sub 8 are trademarks of Audioengine Ltd.

Contents

Basic Safety Instructions

Safety Information Page 1

Basic Information Page 2

Introduction

Unpacking

Box Contents

Cleaning

Placement Page 3

Features Page 4

Controls Pages 4-7

Connections Pages 8-10

Setup Diagrams

Final Adjustments Page 11

Troubleshooting Pages 12-14

Warranty Information Page 8

Specications Page 15

Materials and Construction

Company Information Page 16

Support

Read these instructions for all components before using this

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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 specied by the

manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table

specied 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.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this
product.

• Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK.)
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

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Introduction

Placement

Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase
of the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered 8" Subwoofer. The Audioengine
team is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality listening experience
possible and the Audioengine S8 (AS8) 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
eorts, 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 any possible future shipping.

Box Contents

• AS8 Powered Subwoofer

• AC power cable

• 1/8” mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5 feet)

• RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5 feet)

• Drawstring cable bag

• Drawstring subwoofer bag

• Setup guide

Cleaning

Your AS8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no maintenance as
long as you avoid exposure of the AS8 to moisture or high temperatures.
The hand-nished 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.

We think you’ll nd your AS8 to be forgiving with regards to room placement
and control settings, so if you’re not an audio expert don't be intimidated by
setting up your subwoofer. The most important thing to remember is there
really is no right or wrong room placement for your AS8, but hopefully the
simple tips that follow will be useful.

As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz, it’s dicult
to hear where these low sounds are coming from, which is why subwoofer
placement is not critical. Room size and construction along with furniture
and oor coverings do make a dierence, however, so try dierent locations
while listening to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how place­ment aects the sound.

Here are 3 room locations to try out:

1 In a corner– which will usually increase subwoofer loudness. Typically the

front right and left corners sound the most natural, though rear corner
placement is also an option.

2 Along a wall– which tends to give moderate bass performance with

increased audio quality over corner placement.

3 Alongside one of the front speakers– which may blend better with the

overall system, but can also sacrice some subwoofer loudness.

Note: We recommend at least 3 inches of clearance around cabinet with good

air circulation. Never cover the subwoofer or place it where the built-in
amplier could be covered.

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