Radio Shack STS 800 User's Manual
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1. For greater dis tances use 16 gauge wire 1 Split apart about 4 inches of speaker wire on each end 2 Use a wire stripper to strip 1 4 inch of insulation from each wire end Twist the loose wire strands to pre vent the wires from shorting A 40 4068 fm Page 3 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 05 AM 3 Press the right speaker s negative terminal tab and insert one of the bare wire ends into the open ing Then release the tab 4 Press the right speaker s positive terminal tab and insert the other bare wire end into the open ing Then release the tab 5 Insert the other end of the wire you inserted into the right speaker s negative terminal into your amplifier receiver s right negative speaker terminal Note For the maximum bass response and the best perfor mance be sure your speaker wires are properly connected according to their polarity to and to 6 Connect the remaining wire to the amplifier receiver s right positive speaker terminal 7 Repeat this process to connect another speaker to your amplifier receiver s left soeaker terminals e e CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus STS 800 8 Inch Three Way Tower Speaker is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your speaker so you can enjoy it for years Handle the speaker gently and carefully Don t drop it Use and store the spe2. As 40 4068 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 05 AM Cat No 40 4068 e STS 800 8 Inch Three Way Tower Speaker Your Optimus STS 800 8 Inch Three Way Tower Speaker is a three way acoustic suspension speaker that uses an 8 inch vacuum formed polypropy lene woofer that yields excellent low end response and tight clean bass A 5 inch polypropylene midrange pro vides accurate midrange response and a 3 4 inch Mylar dome wide dis persion tweeter provides clear and nat ural high frequency sound reproduction The speaker cabinet is solid in con struction and finished in genuine wood grain vinyl The decorative grille is acoustically transparent Note You need speaker wire not sup plied to connect your speaker Please read through this entire manual before you connect your speaker SPEAKER PLACEMENT Cautions e To prevent the cabinet from warp ing or discoloring do not place the speaker where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humid ity Do not place the speaker where it might be knocked over or hit by falling objects 1995 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation Mylar is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont de Nemours and Company e NY Zs e A 40 4068 fm Page 2 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 05 AM e Where and how you position your spe
3. Inches 863 x 241 x 279 mm SNIpping WeigGht cesena E E E EE 26 lbs 11 8 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 5 years from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal ers Within this period we will repair it without charge for parts and labor Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store War ranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis use or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limi RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 12 95 Printed in the USA aa o D
4. aker has a great effect on the over all sound of your system For the best stereo effect position each speaker an equal distance from each other and the center of your lis tening area If you must place speakers farther apart than recommended you can turn them slightly toward each other to achieve a more realistic effect For a slight increase in bass response place your speakers on a shelf or table positioned against a wall or in a corner Avoid placing your speakers on a sur face that absorbs sound such as thick carpeting Experiment to find the best setup for your sound system CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER Cautions e You can use an amplifier receiver with a power handling rating e higher than that of the speaker but take care never to exceed the speaker s maximum power rating see Specifications To avoid any damage to the speaker or amplifier receiver turn off the amplifier receiver before making connections Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of speaker wire We rec ommend you use color coded or marked wire to help you correctly con nect the wire Some color coded wires have a stripe running down one side of the conductors Some marked wires have ridges along one side of the con ductors With a pair of speakers in their approx imate locations measure the distance from each speaker to the amplifier Use 18 gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for distances up to 50 feet
5. aker only in normal temperature environments To maintain the speaker cabinet s finish do not let it come in contact with water vapor alcohol ben zene insecticide or similar liquids Do not place a plastic covering on top of the speaker as the plastic s color could come off and stick to the finish Clean the speaker cabinet with a soft dry cloth Caution You might permanently damage your speaker by cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner Instead use a feather duster or a soft cloth Never touch the speaker elements with your hands or expose them to excessive shocks If they become dented or bent the sound distorts Modifying or tampering with the speak er s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your speaker s warranty If your speaker is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assis tance NZ Zs 40 4068 fm Page 4 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 05 AM SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Complement Woofer 81 4 Inch Vacuum Formed Polypropylene Midrange 5 Inch Polypropylene Tweeter 3 4 Inch Mylar Dome Impedance ocina aiid iid a A A 8 Ohms Nominal Frequency RESPONSOwca c ssdecsate ieee a iE AAAA RE 45 Hz 20 kHz Power Handling RMS Asiron aani nL EE ERLEA 100 Watts Maximum POWeT eoin a e a E aN 200 Watts DOMSIIVIRY eaa a a a a a e E eet covey 88 dB Dimensions HXWxD ccccccessceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeessaeeeesseaees 34 x 91 2 x 11
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