AudioSource LS130C, LS130 User Manual

THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS:

• 4 each LS130 Satellite Speakers

(left front, right front, left rear and right rear speakers)

• 1 each LS130C Center Channel Speaker

• 1 each SW380 Powered Subwoofer

• 1 each UL Approved Power Supply

• 4 each Wall Hangers and 16 Screws

• Color Coded Speaker Wire

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the AudioSource family of satisfied customers. Please take a
few moments to read this manual before you start to install your new speaker system. Also, be sure to retain this
document should you need to refer to it in the future.

The AudioSource System 230 Home Theater Speaker system is designed to accurately reproduce high fidelity
music, including digital source materials. Movies and stereo television broadcasts will sound more realistic, putting
you in the center of the action. The AudioSource System 230 Home Theater Speaker system is video shielded,
allowing placement on or near your television or monitor screen without disturbing the monitoring device’s performance.
With proper placement you should be able to enjoy a true theater experience.

This manual is divided into two sections. The first provides information about the LS130 satellites and LS130C
center channel speaker. The next section concerns the SW380 Powered Subwoofer.

LS130 & LS130C

CONNECTING YOUR SPEAKERS

The spring-clamp connectors will accommodate up to 16-gauge speaker wire. Strip the insulation back about 1/4 inch. Press
the Spring-clamp in to reveal the opening of the connector, insert wire and release.

When connecting the speakers, be sure to maintain the correct polarity. Attach the wire from the (+) Red or positive terminal

of the speaker to the (+) Red or positive terminal of the corresponding component’s speaker output terminal. The (-) Black or
negative terminal of the speaker must connect the respective (-) Black or negative terminal of the corresponding component’s
speaker output terminal. This is easy to do by observing the color, stripe or ribbing that appears on the speaker wire. Note:
The LS130C Center channel uses a Green terminal for (+) or positive, where the LS130 satellites utilize a Red terminal for (+)
or positive. All LS130 and LS130C speakers use Black for the (-) or negative terminal.

If any parts of this system are missing or damaged,

do not return to the store of purchase.

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The LS 130C Center Channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the center of the television or display device,
either above or just below the picture area. This locks the sound and dialog to the picture. Place the left and right front speakers
away from the picture toward the corners of the room. They can be placed on bookshelves or wall mounted using the speaker
hangers supplied in the System 230 package. Place the rear or surround speakers on the side walls, directly across or just behind
your listening position. Typical placement is on the side walls, slightly above ear level, about two-thirds of the way back from the
front of the room. This allows the surround speakers to aim directly at the listener, placing you in the middle of a five speaker
sound field.

SPEAKER MOUNTING

The System 230 package includes four wall hangers for mounting any or all of the LS 130 speakers to the wall. For safety, always
mount these speakers on a wall that is reinforced from behind by a wall stud or other rigid material. Never mount a speaker on
a wall that is not reinforced or just drywall or plaster. If you are unsure about where and how to mount the speakers and conceal
the wire, consult a professional installer or contractor. These speakers can also be placed on bookshelves and most speaker
stands.

R Front

+

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R Rear

+

_

R Front

_

+

L Front

+

_

Center

Center

_

R Rear

_

+

+

L Rear

_

+

To Subwoofer

L Front

+

_

Receiver

L Rear

_

Sub Out

+

+

_

CONNECTION GUIDE

RECEIVER or SURROUND COMPONENT SPEAKER
connect the… to the…

1) LEFT FRONT speaker terminals ( + & - ) left LS130 front speaker

2) RIGHT FRONT speaker terminals ( + & - ) right LS130 front speaker

3) LEFT SURROUND (REAR) speaker terminals ( + & - ) left LS130 surround (rear) speaker

4) RIGHT SURROUND (REAR) speaker terminals ( + & - ) right LS130 surround (rear) speaker

5) CENTER CHANNEL speaker terminals ( + & - ) LS130 C center channel speaker

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