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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
READ CAREFULLY !
Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.
Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
A. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
B. Product has been dropped, or damaged.
C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
products! Proprietary technology
and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and accurate music
reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you
maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction. Please
take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your
system is properly installed and functioning correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play your athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers to their full capabilities until they have been properly broken in. This process should
last approximately 50 to 100 hours of music playback. This can be easily be done by putting
your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at
average room volume listening levels.
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
All Energy speakers are designed to be extremely efficient. All models are designed to be 8
ohm compatible allowing playback on almost any amplifier or receiver on the market. Most
amplifiers with a power rating of 20-100 watts per channel will effectively operate your
athena
TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers.
Warning: If an amplifier or receiver is over-driven, the resulting distortion is actually
many times greater than its rated power. Over-driven amplifier distortion is called
“Clipping”, easily identified by its fuzzy, distorted sound, and can damage any speaker.
The volume control of most amplifiers and receivers is a logarithmic type, which
means that full power may be reached with the volume control set at as little as the
halfway point. Operating the loudness, treble, or bass controls increases power
output well beyond rated levels. The warranty on your speakers is therefore void if
the voice coils are burned or damaged as a result of overpowering or clipping.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA
(see back cover)
Warranty Outside of The United States and Canada:
Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local
dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
products to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a
service center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped
by the end user in other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished and
properly packaged for return shipment at the end user's expense.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: If you are unable to install the speakers yourself , please contact an authorized
installation contractor, or your authorized athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
retailer.
Caution: Turn off all power in your audio/video system before proceeding with your
installation. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.
To install the speakers follow these easy steps:
1) Decide the placement for your speakers. Advanced planning in regards to the placement
of your speakers is critical. It is imperative that the wall or ceiling cavity be free from
debris, moisture, wall insulation, and any material that is easily combustible. The
mounting location must also be void of wall studs or bracing, in the location for the cut-
out. Adequate depth for the speaker to fit flush to the wall or ceiling surface is important.
If you are unsure about the contents of the wall in which you wish to mount the speakers,
simply drill a small hole and using a metal clothing hanger, insert the end of the hanger
into the wall and twist it to feel for any debris or wall studs.
2) Once you have determined the final mounting position, use the supplied template and
mark the cut-out on the wall or ceiling, depending on the model purchased. To mark the
cut-out size, simply trace an outline of the supplied template, found in the box, with a
pencil.
3) Using the appropriate wall cutting tool, accurately cut the hole in the wall material, based
on the appropriate cut-out dimension.
4) Install speaker cable(s) from the receiver or amplifier to the inside of the wall or ceiling,
and leave enough slack in the wire so it can hang out from the hole. Using the
appropriate wire is essential, as your local municipality may have certain wiring codes
that must be maintained.
NOTE: To connect the AS-IC6st you will need to run both the left and right speaker
cables to one single hole as this speaker has stereo input connectors.
5) Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the receiver to the positive
(RED+) terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the receiver to
the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the speaker. To connect the wire to the speaker,
completely push the appropriate terminal in, and insert the wire through the hole that
appears on the terminal. Release the terminal and the internal springs will hold the wire
in place. Repeat for the other terminal.
NOTE: If you inadvertently reverse one of the connections (i.e, red to black), you will
notice a severe lack of bass from your system. This is called wiring the system “Out of
Phase”. If this occurs, check the wiring and re-connect as necessary.
NOTE: To connect the AS-IC6st you must repeat the connection procedure for both
left and right channels on one AS-IC6st speaker. This speaker has dual input terminals
providing sound for both the left and right channels of your amplifier or receiver.
In Ceiling Models: (AS-IC6, AS-IC8, AS-IC6st)
6) Insert the entire speaker into the hole, and using a Philips screwdriver, tighten the screws
attached to the dog clamps until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
In Wall Models: (AS-IW6)
7) NOTE: Before installing the AS-IW6, set the two position switch on the rear of the
speaker to either the 0 dB or the +3db position. The zero position maintains a flat, even
frequency response, while the +3db position will increase the sound output to the tweeter.
The +3dB position is to be used in rooms with excessive sound absorption material such
as thick carpet, drapes, couches, etc.
8) The AS-IW6 speaker installs in two stages. First remove the speaker from the bezel, by
removing the 6 screws found on the front of the speaker. Once the screws are removed,
separate the bezel from the baffle.
9) Insert the speaker bezel into the hole, and using a Philips screwdriver, tighten the screws
attached to the dog clamps until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
10) Once the bezel is installed, install the speaker into the mounting bezel and using a Philips
screwdriver, tighten the screws until firm. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
PAINTING THE BEZEL AND GRILLE
If you wish, you can paint the speaker bezel and grille to match the décor and design of your
home.
1) For the in wall model, simply separate the bezel from the speaker baffle and paint the
bezel, before you install the speaker portion. The grille is easily separated and can be
painted on its own.
2) For the in ceiling models, use the wall template as a paint mask. Carefully cut the marked
line on the template to create a template that fits inside the bezel, designed to help
facilitate painting. Insert the paint mask, paint the bezel, and then remove the mask when
the paint is dry.
NOTE: If you paint the speaker grilles, ensure that the holes are still open allowing
sound to come through. If any holes become filled with paint, find a small sharp tool
and carefully remove the paint before completing the installation.
FINE TUNING THE SPEAKERS
To fine tune the speakers, you can adjust the angle of the tweeter slightly to direct the sound
towards the seating positions. This option is offered in order to compensate for poor mounting
locations.
Caution: Be extremely careful when adjusting the tweeter as it is very easy to touch
the tweeter, and cause permanent damage which is not covered under the
manufacturers warranty. Do not touch the tweeter in any way.
We sincerely hope you enjoy your new speakers for a lifetime!
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