JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 1 ® ® AAS SERIES AAS88 OWNER’S GUIDE
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AUDIOACCESS In 1987, Audioaccess pioneered the development of whole-house audio systems that combined superlative audio performance with a proprietary easy-to-use keypad system. With the introduction of the AAS Series of in-wall loudspeakers, Audioaccess expands its product line to include one of the most critical components in any audio system – the speaker.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Low-frequency sounds are normally omnidirectional, meaning the listener can’t tell where they are generated from. However, frequencies between 75Hz and 150Hz can be localized, especially at higher volume levels. Positioning your subwoofer as recommended will provide the most natural soundstage and imaging from your loudspeaker system.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 4 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Connection Tips Speakers and electronics have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including Audioaccess, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 5 terminals to the corresponding terminals on your front left speaker, and the Output 2 terminals to the corresponding terminals on your front right speaker. You may wish to mount the AAS88 horizontally to preserve the stereo image of the left and right low frequencies. Connection Method #1 Use this method when you are using the AAS88 with your main receiver/amplifier.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM NOTE: When using Connection Method #1 with only one AAS88, the shorting straps must be removed. Page 6 that is occurring at the preamp stage. Connection Method #2 Use this method when you are using the AAS88 with a dedicated subwoofer amplifier. Connect your main receiver/processor’s linelevel subwoofer output to the linelevel input on your subwoofer amplifier. Connect the speaker terminals on your subwoofer amplifier to either Input 1 or Input 2.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 7 Connection Method #2, Using One AAS88 in Stereo Mode (Remove Shorting Straps) Amplifier Receiver/Processor Line-Level Inputs Rear of AAS88** Speaker-Level Outputs J2 Right Right J1 AAS88 ® C3 L3 + Right C2 C1 C4 L4 + IN 2 – – L2 L1 Left + OUT 2 – Left Left + OUT 1 – BLK + GRN – + IN 1 – Subwoofer or Main Amp Out BLK ORN ** Use corresponding inputs on AAS88BB connections panel when installed with back box.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 8 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AAS88 Level Template The grille is packed separately from the speaker. If at some later date you wish to remove the grille from the speaker, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. NOTES: • Use the cardboard template when cutting the drywall.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 9 NEW CONSTRUCTION You may either purchase the optional AAS88 back box kit, or you may install the speaker after the wallboard has been installed by following the instructions for existing construction on page 8. See Detail A L-Brackets INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE AAS88 USING THE AAS88BB BACK BOX KIT The AAS88BB enclosure “back box” is optional. If desired, it is installed during new construction before the wallboard is installed.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 10 7. Remove the wood centering bars and replace the flat-head screws into the holes left over (the holes left in the cabinet face underneath the bars are also counterbored to accept the flat-head screws). 8. The enclosure is now installed and ready for the wallboard to be installed over it. See Detail A 9.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the speakers: If there is low (or no) bass output: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other. • Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.
JBLP1948-AAS88 OM 5/26/05 3:58 PM Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS AAS88 Frequency Response Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power† Impedance Sensitivity Crossover Frequency Woofer Plate Size (W x H) Mounting Cutout Size (W x H) Mounting Depth Weight per Speaker 30Hz – 100Hz (–6dB) 250 Watts per channel 8 Ohms nominal per woofer 94dB (2.
