Advent AV-570 Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of Advent Powered
Partners AV570 loudspeakers. Made in the
Advent tradition of excellent quality, high-fidelity
loudspeakers, your Powered Partners should give
you many years of pleasure with minimum care. This
instruction sheet is designed to help you get the best
use out of your versatile loudspeaker system.
Safety
Instructions
1. Observe Safety Labels
Powered Partners AV570 loudspeaker
systems contain the following warning labels:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
screws. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture, either direct or
through dripping or splashing.
The lightening flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be sufficient
enough to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying the unit.
2. Read and Retain Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the unit is operated, and instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be heeded.
4. Follow Instructions
All operating instructions should be followed.
5. Use Only Recommended Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
6. Avoid Water and Moisture
The unit should not be used in any area where it
could be exposed to water or moisture, such as near
a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, wet
basement, etc.
7. Use Recommended Carts and Stands
Only use with carts or stands recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ensure Proper Ventilation
The unit should be placed in a well-ventilated area for
proper functioning. Surfaces such as beds, sofas, or
rugs may obstruct the unit.
9. Avoid Heat Sources
Keep the unit away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, and amplifiers.
10. Use Proper Power Connection
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 to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power or other power sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11. Protect Power Cord
Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or against
them. Plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where the cord exits the unit are especially
succeptable to damage.
12. Use Polarized Plug
For safety, this unit may be equipped with a polarized
plug designed to fit into a power outlet only one way.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Clean As Recommended
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. Do not use chemical cleaners.
14. Protect From Lightning
For added protection, unplug the unit from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system
during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage from lightning and power line surges.
15. Do Not Overload
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Protect From Falls and Spills
Object that fall on or liquids that spill onto the unit
may cause damage.
17. Service As Needed
Service by a qualified technician is required when:
1. The power supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. Object/liquid has fallen/spilled on unit.
3. The unit has been exposed to rain.
4. The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
5. The unit was dropped, or enclosure is damaged.
Do not attempt to service the unit beyond what is
described in the operating instructions. For additional
servicing, call Advent at 800-225-9847.
18. Use Specified Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician uses only parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics of the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Ask For Safety Check
Upon completion of repairs, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to ensure the
product is in proper operating condition.
System Features
• Two high-quality drivers (polypropylene woofer
and liquid-cooled tweeter) for excellent
performance across all frequencies.
• Shielded drivers for TV/video compatibility.
• A powerful amplifier with discrete output
devices which provide peak power output of 35
Watts per speaker when used on AC 120 volts.
Note: Power output will be less on DC
batteries depending on the voltage.
Since each speaker contains a built-in amplifier,
you do not need a receiver or amplifier. Simply
hook Powered Partners up to your portable tape
or disc player, keyboard, video player, TV, or
electric guitar for high-quality stereo sound.
• An automatic on/off circuit which is activated
by a music signal. The speakers will turn off
automatically one minute after the music stops,
allowing you to install Powered Partners in
hard-to-reach places.
• A tri-state power indicator with pilot LED to
indicate the power "on" condition in full
brightness, "stand-by" in half brightness, and
"off" with no brightness.
• AC/DC capability operating from a wide range
DC input from 9V to 25V. A maximum of a 24V
battery may be used for optimal output.
• Treble and bass controls which allow
adjustment of treble and bass to adapt to a
particular listening environment.
• Volume control to allow you to connect
Powered Partners to any line level source.
• A simple yet versatile method for mounting
speakers on the wall, table, floor, ceiling, etc.
Features of the AV570
AV570 Instruction Manual
AV570 Back Panel
Removing the Grille
Using a sharp, pointed object, pull the exposed side
of the grille slightly outward so it passes the retaining
edges. Several attempts may be necessary, as the
grille is not intended to be easily removed.
To reinstall the grille, line it up with the contour of the
front baffle and gently press it until the outside edges
snap over the retaining ridges.
Installation
1. Before beginning, check the power
requirement for the AC operating voltage
written on the side of the speakers. If
uncertain, contact an Advent dealer.
2. With the power switch in the "off" position,
connect the AC power cord to the special socket
labeled "Power Input" on the back of one of the
speakers.
3. Plug the two-pronged end of the AC power cord
into a household wall outlet. Note that the plug
is polarized and only fits in the outlet one way.
4. Take out the 3.5 mm stereo plug to RCA
connector. The 3.5 mm stereo plug end is the
standard headphone plug, and the RCA
connector is a color-coded (often one red, one
white) two-pronged adaptor.
5. Plug the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the earphone
jack of your music source.
6. Plug an RCA connector into the jack marked
"Signal Input" on each speaker. If necessary,
adapt the distance between the speakers.
When you are facing the speakers, the red plug
should be connected to the right speaker, and
the white connected to the left speaker.
Note: If you wish to place the Powered
Partners far away from each other, a longer
audio signal extension cable can be
purchased at any retail electronics store. If
your television headphone jack is mono (for
use with single earphones), adapters are
available at most retail electronics stores to
convert the single mono signal to two-
channel mono so you can use both speakers.
Connecting Without Earphone Jacks
1. To connect the speakers to your home stereo
or video system or sources without earphone
jacks, plug in the power cords as described
above.
2. Connect one end of the RCA to RCA cable
(purchased separately) as described above.
3. Making sure to match the colors, connect the
other the other end of the RCA to RCA cable to
any unused "Tape Out" connections on the back
of your preamp, amplifier or receiver, CD player,
VCR, tuner, tape recorder, guitar preamp,
electronic keyboard, or any line level source.
Note: Your source may use different
terminology such as "Audio Out", "Direct
Out", "Line Out", "Tape Out", etc.
Caution: Do not connect Powered Partners
AV570 to the speaker outputs of any
electronic device. Speaker outputs generate
amplified high-level signals which can damage
the speakers.