Optimus STS 600 User's Manual
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1. position each speaker an equal distance from the center of your listening 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 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 higher than that of the speaker but take care never to exceed the speaker s maximum power rating see Specifications e 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 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 str2. V A To A 40 4066 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 11 1999 9 57 AM ki OPTIMUS Cat No 40 4066 STS 600 61 2 Inch Two Way Mini Tower Speaker Your Optimus STS 600 6 2 Inch Two Way Mini Tower Speaker is a two way acoustic suspension speaker that uses a 6 2 inch vacuum formed polypropy lene woofer that yields excellent low end response and tight clean bass A 3 4 inch_ urethane treated cloth soft dome tweeter provides clear and natu ral 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 this entire manual before you con nect 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 e r VA d NZ LNY e A 40 4066 fm Page 2 Wednesday August 11 1999 9 57 AM e Where and how you position your speakers has a great effect on the overall sound of your system For the best stereo effect
3. ary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 5 years from date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers Within this period we will repair it without charge for parts and labor Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK 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 tation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell 9 94 RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 11 95 Printed in the USA EA ape D
4. ater 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 Never touch the speaker elements with your hands or expose them to excessive shocks If they become dented or bent the sound distorts Caution You might permanently damage your speaker by cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner Instead use a feather duster or a soft cloth 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 As 40 4066 fm Page 4 Wednesday August 11 1999 9 57 AM SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Complement Woofer 61 2 Inch Vacuum Formed Polypropylene Tweeter 9 4 Inch Urethane Treated Cloth Dome IIMPCOENCO sissies sidan nates 8 Ohms Nominal Frequency RESPONSE osrin repii eee EER E EEEE TEIE 55 Hz 20 kHz Power Handling RMS Aire e sii weal eae eee eatie a 75 Watts Maximum FOWE 5 2 22 80 cs2ecetoiet a A a avd able ana cele TA 150 Watts Sensitive ei a a AEEA ASEE A EEA AESA E A E AR 89 dB Dimensions H x W x D without grille ee 281 2 x 8 2 x 101 2 Inches 728 x 216 x 267 mm Shipping Wellies eR a EER 20 5 Ibs 9 29 kg Specifications are typical individual units might v
5. ip 1 4 inch of insulation from each wire end Twist the loose wire strands to pre vent the wires from shorting A 40 4066 fm Page 3 Wednesday August 11 1999 9 57 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 speaker terminals e e CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus STS 600 61 2 Inch Two Way Mini Tower Speaker is an exam ple of superior design and craftsman ship 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 speaker only in normal temperature environments To maintain the speaker cabinet s finish do not let it come in contact with w
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