SPECIFICATIONS

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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OWNER’S GUIDEAEH50-BL

AEH50-WH

AEH50 Complete Five-Piece Surround-Sound Home Cinema Speaker Systemwith 100 Watt Powered SubwooferJBL is a registered trademark of JBL, Incorporated.Speaker complement

Features

Specifications

Enclosure type: Bass-reflex

Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10- 100 Watts

Amplifier 100

Woofer: 8“ (200)

Weight: 28 lbs (12.7kg)

Watts RMSFrequency Response (+/- 3dB): 35 Hz-150 Hz

Crossover Frequency (+/- 3dB): 5000Hz, 6dB/octave

Frequency Response (+/- 3dB): 150 Hz- 20 kHz

Speaker Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 86 dBImpedance: Nominal 8 Ohms

000-AEH50-BL – Leviton IS Part number: DI-000-AEH50-02A Vendor part number: 406-000-05421-E003-AEH50-WH- Leviton IS Part number: DI-000-AEH50-02A Vendor part number: 406-000-05421-E000-AESS5-BL Leviton IS Part number: DI-000-AESS5-02A Vendor part number: 406-000-05430-E003-AESS5-WH Leviton IS Part number: DI-000-AESS5-02A Vendor part number: 406-000-05430-E

• Five 2-way magnetically-shielded satellite speakers with high-output2.5 in (63.5 mm) woofer and precision .5 in (12.7 mm) tweeter

• One 8 in (200 mm) 100 Watt powered subwoofer with LFE input, adjustablelevel control, and built-in crossover network for use with speaker-level outputs.

• Five-channel system is expandable to 6.1 and 7.1 surround-sound operationwith optional additional AESS5 satellite speaker(s)

• Includes architectural-grade adjustable mounting brackets• Includes subwoofer input RCA cable

Satellites

LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale byLeviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for five years from the purchase date. Levitonʼsonly obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such five year period the product is returnedprepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality AssuranceDepartment, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability forlabor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment,overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordancewith any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for aparticular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty,including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect,special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales orprofits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under thiswarranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.

Midrange Driver(s): 2-1/2” magnetcally shieldedHigh-Frequency Transducer: 1/2” magnetcally shieldedDimension (H x W x D):

Dimension (H x W x D, icluding feet):

5“ x 3-1/2“ x 3-1/2“ (127mm x 88mm x 88mm)

16-1/4“ x 11“ x 13-3/4“ (413mm x 279mm x 349mm)

Weight per Speaker: 1.25 lbs. (

Subwoofer

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READ FIRST!Important Safety Precautions!

1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.6. Clean only with a dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near any heatsources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produceheat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades withone wider than the other. A ground-ing-type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wideblade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into youroutlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from beingwalked on or pinched, particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles andthe point where they exit from theapparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand,tripod, bracket or table specified bythe manufacturer or sold with theapparatus. When a cart isused, use caution whenmoving the cart/appara-tus combination to avoidinjury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during light-ning storms or when unused for longperiods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is dam-aged, liquid has been spilled orobjects have fallen into the appara-tus, the apparatus has been exposedto rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped.15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.16. This product should be operatedonly from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. If youare not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult yourproduct dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, orother sources, refer to the operatinginstructions.1 7 . If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informationwith regard to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodes, and require-ments for the grounding electrode.See Figure A.

18. An outside antenna system shouldnot be located in the vicinity of over-head power lines or other electriclight or power circuits, or where itcan fall into such power lines or cir-cuits. When installing an outsideantenna system, extreme care shouldbe taken to keep from touching suchpower lines or circuits, as contactwith them might be fatal.19. Do not overload wall outlets,extension cords, or integral conven-ience receptacles, as this can resultin a risk of fire or electric shock.20. Never push objects of any kindinto this product through openings, asthey may touch dangerous voltagepoints or short-out parts that couldresult in a fire or electric shock.Never spill liquid of any kind on theproduct.21. Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.22. When replacement parts arerequired, be sure the service tech-nician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or thathave the same characteristics as theoriginal part. Unauthorized substitu-tions may result in fire, electric shockor other hazards.23. Upon completion of any service orrepairs to this product, ask the serv-ice technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the productis in proper operating condition.24. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-mended by the manufacturer.

Figure A.Example of Antenna Grounding as perNational ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70

3 Important Safety Precautions

4 Introduction

4 Unpacking the System

4 Planning Your System

5 Home Theater

6 Placement

7 Wall-Mounting the Satellites

7 Satellite Speaker Connections

8 Dolby* Digital or DTS®

8 Dolby Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) Line Level

9 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) Speaker Level

10 Operation

11 Troubleshooting

12 Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PN OWNER’S GUIDE

Robin MarshallHarman Consumer InternationalChateau-du-Loir, France 10/03

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International2, route de Tours72500 Chateau-du-LoirFrance

declare in own responsibility that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 50081-1:1992

EN 50082-1:1997

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Carefully unpack the system. If you suspect damagefrom transit, report it immediately to your supplierand/or delivery service. Keep the shipping carton andpacking materials for future use. Open the packageand verify the following contents:

INTRODUCTIONUNPACKING THE SPEAKER

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEMBefore deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your roomand study Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation,satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound forthe front and surround channels. The center channelreproduces sound and dialogue. The poweredsubwoofer provides bass for effects and music.

Figure 2. This figure shows an alternative layout, whichmay be more suitable for some rooms.

HOME THEATERAEH50 BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:Proper selection of mountinghardware not includedherein and proper assemblyand installation of brackets,including but not limited toselection of appropriateweight bearing supportand bracket use with thespecified speaker only is theexclusive responsibility ofthe customer. Manufacturerdisclaims any liability forthe selection of mountinghardware and or bracketinstallation.

a. Loosen and remove the molded nut (2) by turning it counter clockwise. Usethe supplied metal bar (5)if necessary by inserting it in one of the holes on the molded nut (2).

b. Pull the ball/shaft (3) out of the wall bracket (4).

c. Slide the molded nut (2) onto the ball/shaft (3) with threaded opening facing the ball, and thread on the metal nut (1) all the way onto the ball/shaft (3), with the nut(1)’s “knurled” surface facing away from the ball.

d. Screw on the ball/shaft (3) into the threaded insert on the back of the speaker until it is fully seated against the bottom of the insert.

e. Tighten the “knurled” nut(1) using a crescent wrench until it is firmly seated against the back of the speaker and has fully locked the ball/shaft(3) and the speaker cabinet together. Please note that once this nut is tightened, it may embed some marks on the back of the speaker where theattachment is made. However, these marks will be covered by the nut (1).

f. Mount the wall bracket (4) onto a wood stud on the wall, using #10, minimum 1 inch long, wood screws. Make surethat all 4 screws are driven into the stud andnot in drywall. If the bracket needs to be mounted on drywall, the use of properly selected and installed wall-anchors and screws is essential.

g. Holding the speaker with both hands, reinsert the ball portion of the ball/shaft (3) into the wall bracket (4).

h. Hand tighten the molded nut (2) while positioning the speaker for the intended orientation.

i. Once the orientation of the speaker is finalized, use the metal bar (5) in one of the holes on the molded nut (2) and tighten securely.

• Warranty Statement

• Wire PackageContains:2 x 40’ Speaker wire3 x 15’ Speaker wire1 x 15’ Subwoofer cable

Powered subwoofer

(5) Wall brackets for satellites

(5) Satellite speakers

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Figure 3. Bracket on wall.

Figure 4. Wiring diagram showspolarity connections for one channelof a home theater system.

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P L A C E M E N TNOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall usingthe included wall brackets.

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT CHANNELS

CENTER CHANNEL

SURROUND CHANNELS

SUBWOOFER

WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES

SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

The satellites are designedto be mounted on the wall.There is a wall bracket foreach satellite speaker. Eachspeaker bracket will require(4) 1-1/2," #10 wood screws;each screw should be fas-tened to a wall stud. If a wallstud is unavailable, install ananchor appropriate for a1-1/2," #10 screw.

NOTE: The customer isresponsible for the correctselection and use of mount-ing hardware (availablethrough hardware stores)

that will ensure the properand safe wall-mounting ofthe speakers.

Step 1.Mark the positions on thewall where you would like toplace the mounting screws.

Step 2.Place bracket against walland fasten four 1-1/2," #10wood screws through thebracket’s screw holes intothe wall. If a wall stud is notavailable, use an appropriateanchor.

Step 3.Screw the post of the bracketinto the 1/4"-20 threadedinsert on the back of thesatellite. Adjust the satelliteto the desired angle andtighten the knob.

Turn Off All PowerAfter placing the speakers,you are ready to connectyour system. First, turn offall audio-system power.Use high-quality CL2/3 ratedspeaker wire for in wall wireruns. #18-Gauge speakerwire with polarity coding isincluded for outside the walluse only. For longer dis-tances, # 1 6 - g a u g e or heavierwire is recommended. Theside of the wire with a ridgeor other coding is usuallyconsidered positive polarity(i.e., +). Also, consult theowner’s manuals that wereincluded with your amplifieror receiver to confirm con-nection procedures.

SatellitesObserve polarities whenmaking speaker connections,as shown in Figure 4.Connect each + terminal onthe back of the amplifier orreceiver to the respective +(red) terminal on eachspeaker. Connect the –(black) terminals in thesame way.

Important!Do not reverse polarities(i.e., + to – or – to +) whenmaking connections. Doingso will cause poor imagingand diminished bassresponse. Be certain thatpositive and negative wirestrands are completelyisolated to avoid shortcircuits that may damageyour equipment.

For left and right front chan-nels, place one satellite tothe left and another to theright of the television, as

shown in Figure 1. Since thespeakers are magneticallyshielded, you can placethem very close to the TV

without worrying about themagnetic field distorting thepicture.

For the center channel,place the speaker directlyon top of, or below, your

television. Use includedbrackets for wall mounting.

For left and right surroundchannels, place one speakeron the left and another on

the right, to the side of orslightly behind the listeningarea. The surround speakers

should be mounted at aheight of between 4 feet and7 feet.

Since the installation ofa subwoofer can be some-what more complicatedthan installing full-rangespeakers, it is essential thatyou read this section verycarefully prior to connectingthe subwoofer to yoursystem. Should you havequestions relating toinstallation, it is advisableto call either your dealer orLeviton’s Technical SupportDepartment for advice.

The performance of thesubwoofer is directly relatedto its placement in thelistening room and how youalign the subwoofer with thesatellite speakers. Settingthe volume of the subwooferin relation to the left andright speakers is also of

critical importance becauseit is essential that the sub-woofer integrate smoothlywith the entire system.Setting the subwoofer’s vol-ume level too high will resultin an overpowering, boomybass. Setting the volumelevel too low will negate thebenefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additionalfacts on installation that mayprove useful. It is generallybelieved that low frequen-cies (below 125Hz) arenondirectional and, there-fore, placement of a sub-woofer within any listeningroom is not critical. While intheory it is true that thelarger wavelengths ofextremely low frequenciesare basically nondirectional,

the fact is that, wheninstalling a subwoofer withinthe limited confines of aroom, reflections, standingwaves and absorptions gen-erated within the room willstrongly influence the per-formance of any subwoofersystem. As a result, specificlocation of the subwooferbecomes important, and westrongly recommend thatyou experiment with place-ment before choosing a finallocation. Placement willdepend upon your room (forexample, whether or notyour room permits place-ment of the subwoofer neareither satellite) and theamount and quality of bassrequired.

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC* (NON-DIGITAL) – LINE LEVEL

Use this installation methodfor Dolby Pro Logic applica-tions (not Dolby Digital, DTSor other digital processing),where the receiver/proces-sor is equipped with a sub-woofer output, or a volume-

controlled preamp (line-)level output:Use RCA-type interconnectsto connect the line-level subwoofer outputs on yourreceiver or amplifier to the line-level inputs on the subw o o f e r.

I M P O R TA N T: Do not use theLFE input on the subwooferwith Dolby Pro Logic proces-sors. N O T E : If your receiver oramplifier only has one sub-woofer output jack, then youwill need to use a Y- c o n n e c-tor (not included). Plug themale end of the Y- c o n n e c t o rinto your receiver or ampli-f i e r ’s subwoofer output jack,and connect each of the twofemale ends to separateRCA-type interconnects.F i n a l l y, plug the RCA-typeinterconnects into the line-level inputs on the sub-w o o f e r.Connect each speaker to the corresponding speakerterminals on your receiver or amplifier.Make sure your receiver orprocessor is correctly con-figured to indicate that thesubwoofer is “On.”Note for advanced users: Ifyour receiver/processor hasa built-in low-pass crossoverfilter for the subwoofer out-put, you may use the LFEinput to bypass the sub-w o o f e r ’s internal crossover.

Use this installation methodfor Dolby Digital, DTS orother digital surroundprocessors: Use the line-level input jackmarked “LFE” for the Low-Frequency Effects channel.

Connect this jack to the LFEoutput or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier.Connect each speaker to thecorresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.Make sure that you haveconfigured your surroundsound processor for “Sub-woofer On.” Also configureyour receiver for 5.1-, 6.1- or

7.1-channel operation asappropriate. (Satellite speak-ers available separately) Thefront left, front right, centerand rear speakers should allbe set to “Small.” If yourreceiver allows you to setthe cross-over frequencybetween the subwoofer andthe main speakers, select120Hz or the setting that is theclosest frequency below it.

DOLBY* DIGITAL OR DTS®

(OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND MODE) CONNECTIONDOLBY PRO LOGIC (NON-DIGITAL) – SPEAKER LEVEL

Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic applica-tions (not Dolby Digital, DTSor other digital processing),where the receiver/processordoes not have a subwooferoutput, or a volume-controlledpreamp (line-) level output:

Connect your receiver ora m p l i f i e r ’s front left and rightspeaker terminals to the leftand right terminals on the subwoofer that are marked“Speaker Level In.” Connectthe left and right terminals on the subwoofer that aremarked “Speaker Level Out”to the corresponding termi-nals on the back of your frontleft and right speakers.

Connect your receiver ora m p l i f i e r ’s center, surroundand surround back speakerterminals to the correspon-ding terminals on the back of your center and surrounds p e a k e r s .

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If there is no sound from anyof the speakers:• Check that receiver/ampli-fier is on and a source isp l a y i n g .• Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in, and its Power switch å i sswitched on (“•” position).• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.Make sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires arefrayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• Review proper operation ofyour receiver/amplifier.If there is no sound comingfrom one speaker:• Check the “Balance” controlon your receiver/amplifier.• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.Make sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires arefrayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure that thereceiver/processor is config-ured so that the speaker inquestion is enabled.• Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker inquestion with one of theother speakers that is work-ing correctly. Turn every-thing back on, and deter-mine whether the problemhas followed the speaker, orhas remained in the samechannel. If the problem is in the same channel, thesource of the problem is most likely with yourreceiver or amplifier, andyou should consult the

owner’s manual for thatproduct for further informa-tion. If the problem has fol-lowed the speaker, consultyour dealer for further assis-tance.If there is no sound from thecenter speaker:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speaker. Makesure all wires are connected.Make sure none of thespeaker wires are frayed, cutor punctured, or touchingeach other.• If your receiver/processoris set in Dolby Pro Logic mode,make sure the center speakeris not in phantom mode.• If your receiver/processor is set in one of the DolbyDigital or DTS modes, makesure the receiver/processor is configured so that thecenter speaker is enabled.If the system plays at lowvolumes but shuts off as volume is increased:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.M a k e sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires arefrayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• If more than one pair ofmain speakers is being used,check the minimum imped-ance requirements of yourr e c e i v e r / a m p l i f i e r.If there is low (or no) basso u t p u t :• Make sure the connectionsto the left and right “SpeakerInputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).• Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an activeelectrical outlet, and is

turned on (Power switch åin the “•” position).• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure yourreceiver/processor is config-ured so that the subwooferand LFE output are enabled.If there is no sound from the rear speakers:• Check all wires and con-nections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.Make sure all wires are con-nected. Make sure none ofthe speaker wires arefrayed, cut or punctured, ortouching each other.• Review proper operation ofyour receiver/amplifier andits surround sound features.• Make sure the movie or T V show you are watching is recorded in a surroundsound mode. If it is not,check to see whether yourreceiver/amplifier has othersurround modes you may use.• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes, make sure yourreceiver/processor is config-ured so that the rear speak-ers are enabled. When sixsatellites are in use, remem-ber to configure your receiveror processor for 6.1-channeloperation, and when sevensatellites are in use, configureyour receiver or processor for7.1 channels.• Review the operation ofyour DVD player and thejacket of your DVD to makesure that the DVD featuresthe desired Dolby Digital orDTS mode, and that youhave properly selected thatmode using both the DVDplayer’s menu and the DVDdisc’s menu.

TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATIONMove the Master Powerswitch (marked “Power” å)to the “•” (On) position touse the subwoofer. If you will be away fromhome for an extended periodof time, or if the subwooferwill not be used, switch theMaster Power switch å t othe Off position.

VOLUME

Volume may be adjustedusing the Subwoofer Levelcontrol ∫ as shown.

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