Audio Source Speaker System 100 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
System 100
Home Theater Speaker System
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the AudioSource family of satisfied customers. Please take a few moments to read
this manual before you get started. Also, be sure to retain this document should you need to refer to it in the future.
The AudioSource System 100 contains 4 LS 300 Compact Speakers (front left speaker, front right speaker, back left speaker, back right
speaker); 1 LS 300/C Center Speaker; and 1 SW Two Powered Subwoofer. This system is designed to reproduce high fidelity music,
including today's demanding digital signals. Movies and stereo TV broadcasts will sound more realistic, putting you in the center of the
action. In a Dolby Pro Logic©environment, recording engineers determine which sounds are sent to each channel. The LS 300/C is videoshielded, allowing placement directly on top of your TV. The LS 300s are provided for the front and rear left and right channels.
This manual is divided into two sections. The first provides information about the LS 300 surround and LS 300/C center speakers. The
next section concerns the SW Two Powered Subwoofer.
If you need more information, we offer friendly, toll-free assistance at 1.800.HELP.115 (1.800.435.7115). You may also fax us 24
hours a day at 650.348.8083.
If any parts of this system are missing or damaged, do not return to the store where you purchased this system. Please call AudioSource
directly at 800-HELP-115 (800-435-7115).
LS 300 Front & Surround and LS 300/C Center Speakers
Hooking Them Up
The five-way binding posts accommodate nearly any type of connector. For bare wire, press the binding post in to reveal the eye. Thread
the wire into the eye, and release the spring-loaded connector. For banana plugs, simply insert the banana plug into the end of the connector. If you own a stereo receiver that includes audio/video features and Dolby Pro Logic capabilities, connect all five speakers to this
receiver. If you are using an outboard Dolby Pro Logic processor along with a stereo receiver, the center channel speaker and the rear
surround speakers may be connected to the outboard processor. The binding post speaker terminals accommodate up to 14-gauge wire.
Be sure to retain the correct polarity. This means that your speakers’ +, red, or positive terminal on component must be connected to the
+, red, or positive terminal on the receiver’s output terminals. Similarly, the –, black, negative, or ground terminals must connect to the
respective –, black, negative, or ground terminals. This is easy to do by observing the color, stripe, or ribbing that appears on the wire.
Speaker Placement
The center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the television. We suggest either directly on top of or below the TV.
This locks the sound to the picture. Place the front speakers near the front corners of the room, either on a bookshelf or wall-mounted.
As with all speakers, positioning near a corner will enhance bass performance.
Place the surround speakers either to the side of, or behind, your listening position. Typical placement is on the side walls, 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
the listener in the middle of a five-speaker sound field.
1. Connect the receiver’s left front speaker terminals
(+/-) to the left LS 300 front speaker.
2. Connect the receiver’s right front speaker terminals
(+/-) to the right LS 300 front speaker.
3. Connect the receiver’s left surround speaker terminals (+/-) to the left LS 300 rear surround speaker.
3. Connect the receiver’s right surround speaker terminals (+/-) to the right LS 300 rear surround speaker.
5. Connect the receiver’s center channel speaker terminals (+/-) to the LS 300/C center channel speaker.
Note: If you are using an outboard Dolby©Surround Processor, the speaker terminals for the center and rear/surround speakers will be
found on this component, not on your receiver.
Speaker Mounting
The LS 300 speakers include U-shaped mounting brackets to instantly mount the speakers to the wall. For safety, always mount these
speakers on a wall that is reinforced from behind. Never mount a speaker on a wall made of unreinforced drywall or plasterboard.
If you are unsure, consult a professional contractor. These speakers can also be placed on bookshelves or any type of speaker stand.
SW Two Powered Subwoofer
Subwoofers extend the bass response of your system beyond the limitations of most speakers. They are used with, not in place of, your
existing left and right speakers. A subwoofer can dramatically enhance a stereo TV, a stereo system, or a full fledged home theater.
The AudioSource SW Two features a highly efficient ported enclosure, with a rugged ten-inch, reinforced driver, a powerful one hundred-watt
amplifier and an integral stereo crossover network. This precision matched combination ensures the SW Two will deliver the best sound possible, under even the most demanding conditions. Both crossover frequency and input level are variable over a wide range, allowing the SW Two
to complement a wide variety of systems. Line level and hi level inputs and outputs are provided for fast and easy connection to virtually any
system. The three-way auto power and phase reverse functions complete the generous list of features offered by the SW Two.
Placement Guidelines
Prior to installing your new subwoofer, please consider the following guidelines. Placing the subwoofer near a wall or in a corner will
greatly increase its bass response. As frequencies reproduced by subwoofers are long and need room to propagate, a subwoofer placed
near the listening position will not sound as full as one placed farther away.
The subwoofer cabinet is designed to blend in with most decors. If you decide to place anything directly atop your subwoofer, please use
great caution, as the speaker cabinet will vibrate and items placed on top may shake loose or fall.
Using the Controls
Power
The power switch has three positions: on, off, and auto. The auto
position is the default setting. This keeps the amplifier in a standby mode. The amplifier is activated when a signal is detected at
either of the inputs. If no signal is detected after several minutes,
the amplifier switches back to the standby mode. The on and off
positions override this circuit, turning the subwoofer on or off
manually. The power LED indicates the subwoofer's status.
Phase
The default setting for the phase switch is the 0ºposition. As the
subwoofer is sometimes placed far from the other speakers, its
sound may arrive at your ears milliseconds before or after the
sound from your other speakers. In the rare instances where the subwoofer is out of phase, the bass will appear somewhat hollow, and
the level control may seem to have little effect. Setting the phase switch to 180ºwill compensate for these effects. Note: Phase is relative and can be different from location to location. Always return to the normal listening location to evaluate any setting changes.
Level
Since your subwoofer is designed to work in conjunction with other speakers, we have provided a level control will allow you to balance
the output of your unit with the rest of your system. Once set, the level control should not require further adjustment. Begin with the
level control at the minimum position. Slowly increase the level until the subwoofer's output is equal to that of your other speakers.
Note: Output level is relative and can be different from location to location. Always return to the normal listening location to evaluate
any setting changes.