Optimus 12-1717 User's Manual
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1. o ANS o S 12 1717 fm Page 1 Monday July 12 1999 9 26 AM OPTIMUS Cat No 12 1717 Three Way Flush Mount Car Speakers Your Optimus Three Way Flush Mount Car Speakers provide clean sound and each speaker can handle up to 30 watts The panel mount de sign lets you easily mount the speak ers so that they are flush with the mounting surface To get the best sound from your speakers read this entire manual carefully for the proper wiring and mounting procedure BEFORE YOU BEGIN We recommend that you wire the speakers to your sound system before you mount the speakers so that you can test the speakers and the wire connections Then disconnect the wires route the wires and mount the speakers Note If you are unsure about wiring or mounting we suggest you have a professional install the speakers WIRING THE SPEAKERS All RadioShack autosound systems come with four color coded speaker wires The following chart shows Ra dioShack s standard color codes Speaker Terminal Wire Color Left Positive Green Left Negative White Right Positive Brown Right Negative Gray Connect your stereo s speaker wires to the speakers using the color code chart as a guide Then turn on your stereo to be sure that you properly connected the speakers Note Other autosound systems are also equipped with four wires but the wires might not use the same2. color codes If your autosound system is a brand other than Radio Shack check the owner s manual for the speaker wire color codes Caution Do not connect any of your speaker wires to the chassis ground Use all four wires to connect the speakers to your vehicle s auto sound system 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation o 4 AZ F 12 1717 fm Page 2 Monday July 12 1999 9 26 AM Two Speaker System Four Speaker System Notes Be sure you match the speaker wires to their corresponding posi tive or negative speaker terminals to ensure proper phas ing Improper phasing can cause poor bass response If your speaker system includes rear speakers the same color code applies If your auto sound system has a front to rear fader connect your speakers as follows MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS Follow these steps to mount the speakers 1 Remove the door panel you want to mount the speaker on and find a location where the speaker will fit Most vehicles have a prepared cut out area in the door for speaker placement Use the sup plied template to be sure the loca tion you choose is large enough for the speaker opening Note To be sure the speaker will not interfere with your vehicle s window mechanism roll down your vehicle s window completely If the window has a hand crank be s
3. E LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequen tial damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warran
4. ied speed clips into the mounting holes to ensure a firm mount and to protect the mounting holes Then align the mounting holes on the speaker with the three drilled holes and secure the speaker with the supplied screws Align the speaker grille with the speaker and press it onto the speaker until it snaps into place m KA Zs Y 12 1717 fm Page 4 Monday July 12 1999 9 26 AM SPECIFICATIONS MOOIE sr a a a e ea ert reer rir 51 4 Inch Midrange isses nirani nia a a i ai i 2 Inch Piezo TWeGtEl hiran a TAE E A ela 1 Inch Magnet Weights disseran ansaa i ASAR AANA iaia 17 72 oz 502 65 g Power Handling Capability ec cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneaaes 30 Watts Each IMPOAANGCE s s sses iniiis i i A e iia caditedeslb advises ees 4 Ohms Frequency RESPONSE iN aa EE A it 70 Hz 20 000 Hz SENSI oonan e ie eels A ee ee ead ae 90 dB 1 Watt 50cm Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack fran chisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR
5. ted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse im proper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Fa cility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 9A7 Printed in China ANG Zs
6. ure the speaker will not hinder you from turning the crank 2 Mark the mounting hole locations and outline the speaker on the door panel using the supplied template aa lt Sp Zs AZ ki 12 1717 fm Page 3 Monday July 12 1999 9 26 AM 3 Drill a starter hole inside the out lined area Carefully remove the area you marked using a razor tin snip or a hacksaw blade 4 Drill three s inch mounting holes 5 Disconnect the wires from the speakers and route them from your sound system through the door sill and to the speaker s mounting location You might need to drill a hole to route the wire through the door sill Some cars have predrilled holes and rubber tubes for routing wires Cautions e Be sure you allow enough slack in the wire to prevent pulling the wire front he speaker when you open the door all the way e Tape any exposed wire to pre vent the wire from being pinched or cut when the door is closed 6 8 Ea e Replace the door panel Then pull the wires through the hole you made for the speaker and connect the wires to the speaker s termi nals See Wiring the Speakers Mount the speaker as needed e If you mount the speaker on a metal surface align the mount ing holes on the speaker with the three drilled holes and secure the speaker with the supplied screws e If you mount the speaker on a non metal surface insert the three suppl
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