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audioengine A5+ setup guide

audioengine A5+ setup guide

Introduction

Features

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Built-in power amplifiers

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Dual RCA and mini-jack audio inputs

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USB power charge port

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Remote control

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Front panel volume control

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Variable preamp audio output

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Gold-plated connectors

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Full-size 5-way speaker binding posts

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Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters

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Hand-built MDF wood cabinets

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Magnetically-shielded

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Cables included

Works With

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Any computer (Mac or PC)

  iPod, iPhone, and iPad (all iDevices)

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Audioengine wireless audio adapters

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Apple Airport E Airplay

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Any product with mini-jack or RCA audio outputs

Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your 

purchase of the Audioengine 5+ Premium Powered Speakers!  

The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality 

listening experience possible and the Audioengine 5+ (A5+) speakers 

were designed with the same attention to detail and operational 

simplicity as all other Audioengine products. As with our other past 

efforts we thank our customers, distributors and resellers for the inspi-

ration to create another great Audioengine product.

Your Audioengine 5+ speakers were carefully tested and inspected 

before packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check for any 

damage. It is rare that any damage occurs during shipping, but if this 

does happen contact the shipping company immediately. We also  

recommend that you keep the original carton and packing material.

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What’s in the Box

(1)  A5+ powered (left) speaker

(1)  A5+ passive (right) speaker

(1)  Remote control

(1)  Speaker wire (16AWG), 3.75 meters (~12.3ft)

(1)  Detachable AC power cord

(1)  3.5mm mini-jack to mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)

(1)  RCA to RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5ft)

(2)  Cloth speaker bag

(1)  Cloth cable bag

(1)  Setup guide

(1)  Product line brochure

Unpacking

 

Summary of Contents for A5+

Page 1: ...Audioengine Corp All Rights Reserved Copyright Notice Audioengine and Audioengine A5 are trademarks of Audioengine Ltd Premium Powered Bookshelf Speakers Audioengine Ltd support audioengineusa com www audioengineusa com ...

Page 2: ...et or table When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen in...

Page 3: ... experience possible and the Audioengine 5 A5 speakers were designed with the same attention to detail and operational simplicity as all other Audioengine products As with our other past efforts we thank our customers distributors and resellers for the inspi ration to create another great Audioengine product Your Audioengine 5 speakers were carefully tested and inspected before packaging and shipp...

Page 4: ...t 1 USB Power Remote Control Mute Press the Mute button to silence the A5 The front panel indicator will blink showing that the speaker is muted Press Mute again to unmute the volume Note that you can also bring the A5 out of mute by pressing Volume or or turn the front panel volume knob Volume Press Volume or to adjust the A5 volume level Sleep This button puts A5 into a power saving Sleep Mode s...

Page 5: ... to keep the speakers near the front edge of shelves or cabinets Allow at least 6 inches of clearance between the rear of the speakers and the wall or surface behind them If you need to turn the speakers on their sides position the tweeters toward the outside If used on a desktop for computer speakers it s best if they are placed on a solid surface The Audioengine 5 speakers have amplifiers built ...

Page 6: ...5 are active so two audio sources may be connected to the speakers at the same time without the need for an input switch 1 Move the A5 rear panel power switch to the ON position The left speaker front panel power indicator should flash a few times then go solid 2 Turn on your audio input source and adjust the volume to the desired listening level 3 Adjust the A5 speaker volume level with the volum...

Page 7: ...el indicator light is on solid but no sound Frontpanelpower indicatorisnot illuminated Sound through one speaker only Lack of bass or poor imaging If sound is distorted Remote is not working or remote range is reduced VerifythattheACpowercordisfirmlyconnectedtotheA5 rearpanelandtoan ACpoweroutlet CheckthattheACpoweroutletissupplyingpower VerifythattherearpanelpowerswitchisintheONposition Besurethe...

Page 8: ...le heater or dehumidifier will add noise into your wall wiring that could be picked up by your audio gear A dimmer switch on a halogen lamp a wireless internet router or cordless phone near the amplifier for example could also all be culprits The best overall solutions are to use an AC line filter plug the unit into a different AC circuit or in the case of noise introduced by a wireless router for...

Page 9: ...nty coverage elsewhere please contact your Audioengine dealer reseller or distributor What is covered All defective parts or faulty workmanship What is not covered The Audioengine Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse abuse neglect excessive moisture lightning power surges other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or repairs or failure to follow the instruct...

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