AudioEngine AS8 - Manual (Page 8)

• If your receiver has a single subwoofer connector that is not labeled LFE,
make sure it connects to the subwoofer’s RIGHT (mono) input connector.
• If the bass is still not enough after checking other tips use an RCA “Y”
cable to connect your preamp or receiver’s single output to the
subwoofer’s RIGHT and LEFT inputs.
• Consult your preamp processor or receiver’s manual and/or on-screen
menus and go through all surround sound setup and bass management
options.
• If playing a movie, check the source material menu to verify that the
desired soundtrack option is selected.
Note: If your subwoofer is connected to a receiver or processor and you've tried
all these tips but are still having problems, remove the AS8 from the
receiver and test using an iPod, computer or other source to verify that
the problem is with the subwoofer and not the receiver setup.
Subwoofer goes into standby
If your subwoofer goes into standby while music is playing, please try the
following:
• Turn the source signal up and the subwoofer volume down.
• If using with a receiver, turn the SUBWOOFER level up in the SPEAKER
SET-UP menu. After you turn the signal up, turn down the volume knob
on the subwoofer to compensate.
Thermal Overload
All Audioengine powered speakers and subwoofers are protected by an
internal thermal sensor. If they run for extended periods beyond their
designated power rating the thermal sensor will engage and shut down the
amplifiers. If this occurs, turn off the power switch, lower the volume level,
and wait five minutes before restarting the system. This is a normal protec-
tion feature and does not indicate a malfunction. A good tip in the unlikely
event that a thermal overload occurs is to lower the subwoofer or speaker
output volume and increase the volume of your input source.
Basic Troubleshooting
No sound from the subwoofer
If there is no sound from the subwoofer, please try the following:
LED indicator does not light up
• Check that the AC power cord is plugged in securely at both ends and
make sure that the power outlet the subwoofer is connected to is
working.
• Check that the power switch on the rear control panel is on.
LED indicator lights up RED but does not turn GREEN
• Recheck the connections to and from the subwoofer. Verify that the
input and outputs are not accidentally swapped.
• Check that the cables from your audio source to your subwoofer are
properly connected. Sometimes the 1/8” audio cables feel as if they are
inserted all the way, but are not.
• Check that the volume knob on the rear panel is not set to minimum
volume.
• Check that the volume level of your audio source in not set to minimum
or powered off.
• If connected to a receiver or processor check settings in the bass-
management menu.
LED turns green, but no sound
• Recheck the connections to and from the subwoofer.
Not enough bass from the subwoofer
If the output from the subwoofer is low, please try the following:
• Make sure that the Volume control is turned up.
• Check that the inputs and outputs are connected correctly.
• Experiment with different locations for your subwoofer.
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