AudioSource System 2.5 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
System 2.5
Home Theater Speaker Set
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 2.5 Home Theater Speaker System contains four LS2 Compact Speakers (left front, right front, left surround &
right surround); one LS2C Center Speaker; and one SW 80 Powered Subwoofer. This system is designed to reproduce high fidelity music,
including digital signals. Movies and stereo TV broadcasts will sound more realistic, putting you in the center of the action. The LS2C
center channel speaker is video-shielded, allowing placement on top of your television. LS2 speakers are provided for both the front and
surround channels, to provide a theater-like experience.
This manual is divided into two sections. The first provides information about the LS2 and LS2C speakers. The next section concerns the
SW 80 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).
LS2 & LS2C
Speaker Placement
The center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the TV, preferably either directly on top of or below it. 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. Positioning near a
corner enhances bass performance. Place the surround speakers either to the side of, or 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 LS2 speakers include U-shaped brackets to 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 and most types of speaker stands.
Hooking Them Up
The five-way binding posts accommodate nearly any type of connector and up to 14-gauge wire. 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 plug
into the end of the connector.
When connecting the speakers, be sure to retain the correct polarity. Attach the wire from the +, red, or positive terminal on one
component to the +, red, or positive terminal on the corresponding component's speaker output terminals. The –, black or
negative terminals must connect to the respective –, black or negative terminals. This is easy to do by observing the color, stripe, or ribbing that appears on the wire.
1. Connect the left front speaker terminals (+/-) of
your receiver to the left LS2 front speaker.
2. Connect the right front speaker terminals (+/-)
of your receiver to the right LS2 front speaker.
3. Connect the left surround speaker terminals (+/-)
of your receiver to the left LS2 rear surround
speaker.
4. Connect the right surround speaker terminals (+/-)
of your receiver to the right LS2 rear surround
speaker.
5. Connect the center channel speaker terminals (+/-) of your receiver to the LS2C 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.
SW 80 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.
Features of the SW 80
The AudioSource SW 80 features a highly efficient ported enclosure, a rugged 8-inch reinforced driver and a eighty-watt amplifier with a passive low frequency crossover network. A
line level input is provided for fast and easy connection to virtually any system.
Using the Controls
Power
The power switch has two positions: off and on. When the power LED is lit, the power is on.
Level
The level control adjusts the volume of the SW 80. Once set, the level control should not require further adjustment. Begin with the
level control at the minimum position. Slowly increase the level until you can hear the subwoofer. A subwoofer playing too loud can
give your system a muddy sound, so be sure to balance the subwoofer carefully with your other speakers. Output level is relative
and can be different from location to location. Always return to the normal listening location to evaluate any setting changes.
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. Please be careful about placing anything directly on top of
your subwoofer, as the vibrations of the speaker cabinet could cause these items to shake loose or fall.
Connecting the SW 80
The diagrams on the following page show four of the most common types of subwoofer connections. This information will guide you
through the connection process.
All signals into your unit will first pass through the crossover. The portion of the signal below the current crossover frequency setting
will be reproduced by the subwoofer. The unprocessed signal will also be passed to the hi and line level outputs. If you have a choice
of connection options, remember that it may be easier to run long distances with speaker wire than with line connectors.
Fuse
5A 250V
Power In
18.5 VAC
Level
Power
Line
In
On Off
+–
LR
+
L
R
L
R
–
SW 80
Powered Subwoofer
Speaker Out Speaker In
Made in China
–
LR
C
Center Rear Surround
Center Speaker
Receiver
Left
Surround
Speaker
Right
Surround
Speaker
Right
Front
Speaker
Left
Front
Speaker
+
+
–+
+
–+
+
–+
+
–+
+
–+
–
LR
Front Speakers
+
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