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(!~audioengine Controls Your S8 Powered Subwoofer offers simple yet versatile setting options. After you’ve become familiar with what these settings do, don’t hesitate to experiment with them to find the sound that works best with your system. When you set up your subwoofer for the first time, you will probably make adjustments a few times before you hear what you like. Start with the volume at 50% and keep in mind that as with subwoofer room placement, there are really no right or wrong settings.
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e~audioengine How to obtain Audioengine Warranty service If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or you think you may need service, email the Audioengine Authorized Service Center at: support@audioengineusa.com or call toll-free JO UIF 6OJUFE 4UBUFT BU . We will do everything we can to answer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
e~audioengine About Audioengine Audioengine designs and builds innovative audio products with all your music in mind. Great sound, simple but elegant designs, high-quality materials, and truly useful features are what Audioengine is all about. We sincerely hope you get as much enjoyment from our products as we’ve had creating them! For information about our other products go to: www.audioengineusa.
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Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase of the Audioengine® S8 Premium Powered Subwoofer! The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality listening experience possible.and the S8 was designed with the same attention to detail and operational simplicity as our other products. We wish to thank our customers, dealers, and distributors for all the great feedback and inspiration for this product.
Safety Instructions 1. Please read these instructions before using this product. 2. Keep these instructions for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings on the product and in this guide. • 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by the manufacturer. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
Quick Setup 0 fJ D Power port Check that the power switch on the S8 rear panel is in the OFF position before making any connections. Connect one of the included audio cables from your powered speakers, AV receiver, preamp, or soundcard to the corresponding input on the S8 rear panel. Connect the AC power cord to the power inlet on the S8 rear panel and plug the other end of the cord into a functioning power outlet.
Controls The S8 offers these simple yet versatile controls and features: Volume The volume control is for matching the subwoofer volume to the level of your speakers. The best advice we can give on volume levels is to adjust for the strongest bass without being "boomy'~ Note that the S8 volume controls the S8 subwoofer level only and does not control the input volume. In other words the overall system volume is controlled from your music source.
Inputs The two audio inputs (3.5mm mini-jack and RCA Left/Right) are "line-level" inputs for connecting the output of your music source (AV receiver, preamp, powered speakers, soundcard, TV, etc.) into the S8. Both inputs are open or active, so you can connect two different sources at the same time and not have to push any buttons to select between each. LFE input If your preamp or AV receiver has an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) output, use the Left/LFE input on the S8 rear panel.
Warranty Information All Audioengine products have a 3-year Limited Warranty on parts and labor from date of purchase. The Limited Warranty applies only to Audioengine products purchased in the United States. Your warranty is automatic so there is no need to register. For Limited Warranty coverage elsewhere, please contact the Audioengine dealer, reseller, or distributor in your country or region. What is covered All defective parts or faulty workmanship.
How to obtain Audioengine warranty service If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or feel you may need service, please search our online knowledge base or contact customer support: http://support.audioengineusa.com/support/home We will do everything we can to answer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
FCC Part 15 Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
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