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Premium Powered Subwoofer
audioengineusa.com S8
Premium Powered Subwoofer
Setup Guide
Contents
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 |
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S8 setup guide |
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Basic Safety Instructions
•Readtheseinstructionsforallcomponentsbeforeusing thisproduct.
•Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.
•Heedallwarningsontheproductandintheowner’sguide Followallinstructions.
•Donotusethisapparatusnearwaterormoisture.Donot usethisproductnearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink, laundrytub,inawetbasement,nearaswimmingpool,or anywhereelsethatwaterormoisturearepresent.
•Cleanonlywithadryclothandasdirectedbythe manufacturer.Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutle beforecleaning.
•Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installin accordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.Toensure reliableoperationoftheproductandtoprotectitfrom overheating,puttheproductinapositionandlocationthat willnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample, donotplacetheproductonabed,sofa,orsimilarsurface thatmayblocktheventilationopenings.Donotputitina built-insystem,suchasabookcaseoracabinetthatmay keepairfromflowingthroughit’sventilationopenings.
•Donotinstallnearanyheatsources,suchasradiators,heat registers,stovesorotherapparatusthatproduceheat.
•Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedor grounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswith onewiderthantheother.Agrounding-typeplughastwo bladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewiderbladeor thirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovided plugdoesnotfitin youroutlet,consultandelectricianfor replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
•Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinched, particularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
•Onlyuseattachmentsoraccessoriesspecifiedbythe manufacturer.
•Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracketortableWhen acartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatus
combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
•Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhen unusedforlongperiodsoftimetopreventdamagetothis product.
•Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
•Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeen damagedinanywaysuchaspowersupplycordorplugis damaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefalleninto theapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
•Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourself.Opening orremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltages orotherhazards.Pleasecontactthemanufacturertobe referredtoanauthorizedservicecenternearyou.
•Topreventriskoffireorelectricshock,avoidoverloading walloutlets,extensioncords,orintegralconvenience receptacles.
•Donotletobjectsorliquidsentertheproductastheymay touchdangerousvoltagepointsorshortoutpartsthat couldresultinafireorelectricalshock.
•Seeproductenclosurebottomforsafetyrelatedmarkings.
•UseProperPowerSources.Plugtheproductintoaproper powersource,asdescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor asmarkedontheproduct.
•Avoidpowerlines–Useextremecarewheninstallingan outsideantennasystemtokeepfromtouchingpowerlines orcircuits,ascontactwiththemmaybefatal.Donotinstall externalantennasnearoverheadpowerlinesorother electriclightorpowercircuits,norwhereanantennacan fallintosuchcircuitsorpowerlines.
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operation issubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:Thisdevicemaynot causeharmfulinterferenceandthisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperatio.
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PIÉCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER. |
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Introduction
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 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 efforts, 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.
Whats in the box
•(1) S8 Powered Subwoofer
•(1) Detachable power cord
•(1) Mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)
•(1) RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)
•(1) Cloth subwoofer bag
•(1) Cloth cable bag
•(1) Setup guide
•(1) Product line brochure
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S8 setup guide |
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Cleaning
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.
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Placement
We think you’ll find your S8 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 S8, but hopefully the simple tips that follow will be useful.
As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz, it’s difficult 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 floor coverings do make
a difference, however, so try different locations while listening to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how placement affects 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 perfor-
mance 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 sacrifice 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 amplifier could be covered.
Audioengine S8 Features
•Super compact size
•8”custom downfiring woofer
•Dual RCA and mini-jack audio inputs
•Auto-sleep power saving mode
•Wireless-ready
•Solid hand-finished cabinets
•Magnetically-shielded
•Cables included
Wireless Ready!
If you decide to place your S8 away from your powered speakers or receiver, check out the Audioengine W3 wireless adapters
(shameless product plug) or Apple’s Airport Express for highquality wireless options. The S8 has a built-in AC outlet on the rear panel that’s perfect for powering these wireless products.
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