Level Control

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A u d i s s e y A P S 5 + 2

Connection Method Using the “Subwoofer” output of an A/V Receiver or Processor (See figure 5)

This connection can be made with an RCA interconnect cable in combination with a “Y” connector available at most audio stores. The Y Connector splits the mono subwoofer output signal into two outputs. One is fed to the left APS 5+2 RCA input and the other is fed to the right APS 5+2 RCA input. The above connection would normally be made with long RCA interconnect cables, one for each speaker Make sure the subwoofer input selector switch is in the upper (180°) or lower (0°) position.

Low level Connection method using a pre-amp or A/V processor and separate power amplifiers (See figure 6)

This connection can be made with RCA interconnect cables in combination with a “Y” connector available at most audio stores. The “Y” connector splits the pre-amp or A/V processors output into two outputs. One of the “Y” connector outputs is fed to the power amplifier input; the other to the RCA input of the APS 5+2. This process must be repeated for each channel connected to an APS 5+2. Make sure the subwoofer input selector switch is in the upper (180°) or lower (0°) position.

Controls Subwoofer Input Selector Switch

A three position toggle switch that allows the user to select between RCA Input (0° or 180°) or Speaker Input (internally connected).

Speaker Level Connection Method: The toggle switch should be set to the middle position.

Low Level Connection Method: The toggle switch on both of your left and right APS 5+2 speakers should be set to either the 0° or 180° position. To determine the best position for your application, play a recording with male vocal content and set the toggle switch on both speakers to 0° and listen. Then, switch both toggles to 180° and listen again. Choose the toggle switch position that produces the fullest sound, and set both speakers to that selection.

This rotary control adjusts the bass output level of the subwoofer section of the APS 5+2.

Speaker Level Connection Method: Settings between 9 and 12 o’clock produce balanced output between low, mid and high frequencies. For more bass output, rotate clockwise.

Low Level Connection Method: Since each receiver/processor produces different output levels, experiment to find the most suitable selection for your listening needs.

Low Frequency (LF) EQ. Control

In either Speaker Level or Low Level connection, this control adjusts the extreme low frequency characteristics of the APS 5+2. It is continuously variable from –3dB through 0 to +3dB to precisely match the subwoofer section of the APS 5+2 with the acoustics of your listening room. If bass is too boomy and lacks deep detailed bass, adjust this control counter-clockwise until desired performance is achieved.