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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
READ CAREFULLY !
Caution:
To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
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.
Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water.
Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or
covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered
to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply in your home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug.
Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the product.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in
a risk of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
is a registered trademark of Audio Products International
Corp. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro-Logic” and “Dolby Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing. DTS is a Trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.
• INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers! 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 the
athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers to their full capabilities or
experiment with critical placement and listening 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 normal listening levels.
• athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
COMPANY
BACKGROUND
athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
is the newest division of Audio Products
International Corp., known throughout the industry as “API”. A
Canadian company founded in 1975, The API factory is a modern
165,000 square foot research, development and manufacturing
facility located in Toronto, Canada. API is one of the largest speaker
manufacturers in the world, distributing products to over 60
countries worldwide. A talented research and development team
utilizes advanced computer-based design and sophisticated
measurement techniques in its ongoing quest for new and better
acoustic technologies. This research is based upon the years of
pioneering psycho-acoustic research developed in conjunction with
the Canadian “National Research Council” (NRC), to create speakers
that achieve high performance in typical home listening
environments. Extensive research into every aspect of the speaker is
analyzed and evaluated before the design stage begins, a concept
that we refer to as a holistic design approach. This method
guarantees that the finest components and materials are made and
tested with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control
techniques to ensure exceptional performance that is superior to
speakers costing several times their price.
• AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
The athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
Point 5 Speaker series was
designed to be extremely efficient and therefore very undemanding
of the connected amplifier. The entire series is 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 efficiently drive athena TECHNOLOGIES
®
S.5 and
C.5 speakers. If more than one pair of speakers are being used on
the same amplifier channel, (an additional pair of speakers for
another room, for example) check with the amplifier manufacturer
to confirm that the amplifier can handle loads under 8 ohms.
Warning: If an amplifier 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.