AudioEngine S8 POWERED SUBWOOFER - Manual (Page 5)

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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 prob-
ably 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.
Following is an overview of the subwoofer controls and connec-
tions:
1) Inputs
The RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack inputs are line-level audio inputs
used for connecting the output of your audio source (receiver,
TV, iPod, computer, etc.) into your S8 subwoofer. Both inputs are
active so no switching is required if you wish to use inputs from
two different audio sources plugged in at the same time.
Note: If your receiver has a single (mono) subwoofer output, con-
nect an RCA cable from this output to the RIGHT RCA input on
the S8 rear panel.
2) LFE In
If your preamplifier or receiver has an LFE (“Low Frequency Ef-
fects”) input or single SUB output connect it to this “LFE In” input
connector on the subwoofer.
Note: Most receivers have a subwoofer preamp mono or stereo
output, so LFE will most likely remain unconnected.
3) Output
The Output connectors provide a full-range line-level output to