Energy Audissey APS-52 Owners manual

LOUDSPEAKERS

owners manual

Audissey
APS-5+2

PRINTED IN CANADA
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

• Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

• Water and Moisture - Do no use this product near water - for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool.

• Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. They should also never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, please refer
to the operating instructions.

• Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, tr y reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

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• Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.

• Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out par ts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

• Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

• Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Non-use Periods - The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

• Damage Requiring - The product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C. The product has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SELECTION OF PROPER WIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6

SETTING UP YOUR ENERGY SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Conventional hook-up
Bi-Wire hook-up
Combination Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire hook-up
Subwoofer Output of A/V Receiver/Processor

Pre-Amp or A/V Processor

CARE OF FINISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF
ENERGY LOUDSPEAKERS.

We are sure you will enjoy this superb product.The following advice is offered to
facilitate proper installation of your

ENERGY speakers in your home.

Extensive research along with great care at every design stage has enabled

ENERGY to
produce speakers with extraordinar y performance characteristics: a performance level that
is equal, or superior to other loudspeakers costing many times their price.

The finest components and materials, made with sophisticated manufacturing and quality
control ensure that you will enjoy this exceptional performance for many years.

IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this ENERGY
product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for
repair. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end
user in other than the original packaging, will be repaired, refurbished and properly
packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Built in Powered Subwoofer

In addition to the advantages of full range ASSYMETRICAL sound reproduction, the twin
150-watt subwoofer sections produce the deep, powerful bass extension only a high
quality powered subwoofer can create in a compact speaker of this size. This integrated
design, with pre-set calibration, ensures seamless blending between low, mid and high
frequencies. It also means your APS 5+2 needs a minimum of space and set-up
requirements in your home. All operating controls are conveniently located on the
amplifier panel which is on the rear of your loudspeaker cabinet.

Auto-on/Auto-off

The subwoofer section of the APS 5+2 is equipped with a special “Auto-on/Auto-off ”
circuit. This circuit automatically turns the subwoofer section on as soon as it senses a
signal. At a predetermined time after the program signal ends, this circuit
automatically turns the subwoofer amplifier to “standby”.

Clipping Protection

Many powered subwoofers on the market today produce distorted sounds as a result
of clipping at high input levels.

ENERGY’s proprietary Clipping Protection Circuit (CPC)
continuously senses the input signal level and automatically adjusts to prevent unwanted
clipping of the waveform, maintaining undistor ted bass reproduction.

Low Level RCA Input Jack

The RCA Input jack allows you to connect the subwoofer section of the APS 5+2 to

EITHER: 1) The subwoofer mono output of an A/V Receiver/Processor or

2) The output of a Pre-Amp or A/V Processor when used with

an external power amplifier.

3) The subwoofer output of an External Crossover.

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ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT

ENERGY loudspeakers have been designed to provide high performance in a wide

variety of domestic settings. It is important to note however, that building structure,
dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the quality of sound you will ultimately
achieve. Where possible, the following should be taken into consideration when placing

ENERGY speakers in your listening room:

1. Low frequency performance (below 100 Hz) can be affected by the structure of the

room. A solid floor is preferred to avoid exaggeration of low frequencies.

2. Rooms with different height, width and length are preferable for best low frequency
performance.

3. Mid and high frequencies are affected by the mix of soft and hard furnishings in the
room. An excess of soft items such as cur tains, carpets, sofas and wall coverings can
produce dull, lifeless sound reproduction. The same room without any soft furnishings
will produce a brighter, harder sound, so a balance of soft and hard furniture, floor and
wall coverings should be your goal for optimum sonic performance.

4. Most of the sound heard from a loudspeaker has been reflected from one or more
walls of the room. Usually, less than half the sound is heard directly from the
loudspeaker. The remaining information you hear has been reflected from the
surfaces of your room to create a life-like performance.

Reflective surfaces have individual sound absorption characteristics, and it is important
for good stereo perception that frequency response be the same from both left and
right channels. It is therefore important that consideration be paid to the left and
right reflecting walls. First, they should be symmetrical, equally spaced from the
speakers and the listeners. Second, they should have the same, or at least very similar
reflective properties.

EXAMPLE: A cur tain on one wall and a painted surface on the opposite wall will
result in unbalanced reflections, which in turn, will affect the stereo image. Experiment
with toe-in/toe-out positioning of your speakers until best results are achieved.

5. ENERGY Bipolar loudspeakers are designed to be free standing.They should
therefore be positioned with an open space between the loudspeakers and the walls
of the listening room.

6. For best results, placement distance from the rear wall should not be the same as
from the side walls.The APS 5+2 should be positioned at least 18 inches (45cm)
from the back wall.(see figure 1)

7. Spiked feet are recommended for stability on carpeted floors.

8. The APS 5+2 pair should be placed 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m) apart.The distance from the

loudspeakers to the listener should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating
the speakers. (see figure 1)