RCA WSP200 Speaker System User Manual
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1. 5 00 Total Amount of Order Tax Shipping amp Handling Charges Apply 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s 11 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc warrants that for one year from the date of purchase this product is free from defects in material and workmanship If the item is defective within that period return it at your expense to the dealer from whom it was purchased together with proof of purchase for replacement The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period This warranty excludes defects or damage due to misuse abuse neglect or acts of God including but not limited to lightning damage The foregoing represents Thomson s sole obligation under this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For purchases outside the United States contact your dealer for warranty information Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32B Spur Drive El Paso Texas 79906 1J1513 Trademark s Registered 12 Marca s Registrada s2. re Y j Radio Frequency Speakers with 900 MHz Transmitter Freedom From Wires listen anywhere in your home WSP200 INTRO DUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new WSP200 Wireless Stereo Speaker System This System uses the latest 900 MHz High Frequency Radio Signal that can easily travel through walls floors ceilings or partitions to allow the finest stereo sound reproduction You can use your Speakers almost anywhere in and around your home or for outdoor activities just place them in the location of your choice There is no need to worry about cable connection between the transmitter and Speakers It is totally wireless Simply adjust the Volume and Tone Controls of the Speakers to your favorite levels sit back and enjoy music sound programs from your Compact Disc TV Hi Fi Systems or Portable CD Player or Cassette Radio A NOTE TO THE AUDIOPHILE With any sound system the quality of the music is only as good as the source In today s recording industry there is a great variation in both the quality and clarity of music soundtracks Although CDs are digital in format many are still reproductions of original ana log recordings As a result some recordings even some CDs have a fairly high noise level that when amplified produces undesirable background static or hiss This type of static tends to be more noticeable in some easy listening or classical music recordings particularly those pieces
3. AA cells not included the Transmitter will play for approximately 4 6 hours continuously Once the battery power begins to decrease you will hear static sound from the Speakers This indicates that you have to replace the batteries If left unattended transmitter signal will be decreased until the Speaker NOISE MUTE function activates and shuts off all sound to the Speakers To avoid this you may use the supplied AC Adapter so that your playing hours will not be interrupted SPEAKERS The Speakers may be powered using the optional BP200SP Battery Pack This long play battery allows up to 10 hours of continuos play without the need for AC power and may be recharged hundreds of times See the back of this instruction book for ordering information WARNING When not using batteries for a long period of time remove batter ies to prevent leakage in the compartment Always use fresh batteries for replacement TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow all the instructions in this manual you should have no problems with your WSP200 Wireless Speaker System However in case you can not make the system work please read the TROUBLESHOOTING section carefully Do not return to your dealer immediately Check and follow these guides you probably can resolve your problems without much difficulty PRO BLEMS No Sound Distorted Audio Background Noise or Hiss SOLUTIONS Be sure that both Speakers and the Transmitter are properly powered either b
4. of the Transmitter unit Be sure to insert the three plastic locks of the battery tray Battery Tray into the openings of the transmitter base then slide to the front for firm attachment B AC OPERATION Your system is supplied with one 600 mA AC Adapter Insert the plug of the AC adapter in to the DC Jack at the rear of the Transmitter then plug the other end of the AC Adapter in to a conveniently located electrical wall outlet You are recommended to use the AC Adapter as often as possible as this is still the most economical power source 2 CONNECTING TO YOUR AUDIO SOURCE e Connect one end of the supplied patch cord to the Transmitter s Left WHITE and Right RED AUDIO IN Jacks eg TV VCR HOME STEREO AUDIO SOURCE AUX OUT e Then connect the other end of the patch cord to the Audio Sources Left WHITE and Right RED AUDIO OUT Jacks INSTALLING A SPEAKER CONNECTING POWER A DC OPERATION with optional BP200SP Battery Pack sold on page 11 Open the battery cover located at the back of the Speaker unit Insert the battery making sure the side with the contacts located on the top edge is inserted to make contact with the coil springs inside the compart ment Push the battery all the way in until you feel resistance from the coil springs inside the compartment Replace the battery cover making certain the cover i
5. NS TRAN SMITTER Operating Frequency 912 914MHz Channel 1 911 950 MHz Channel 2 912 925 MHz Channel 3 913 900 MHz Power Sources a AC Adapter AC 120 60 Hz DC 6V 600mA Supplied b DC four 4 x AA 6V Alkaline Batteries Not Included Transmitter Dimensions RECEIVER SPEA KER S Output Power 6 H x 3 1 4 W x 4 3 8 D 16 Watts RMS 8 Watts per Channel Receiving Frequency 911 9 9 13 9 MHz Signal to Noise Ratio 55 dB Channel Separation 30 dB Distortion lt 2 Operating Range 125 Feet Speaker Elements 2 Tweeter 5 Woofer Phase Locked Loop PLL Digital Automatic Noise Mute Function Standard Speaker Dimensions 11 H x 6 1 2 W x 8 3 4 D Weight Transmitter amp Receiver Speakers 15 25 lbs Specifications are typical individual units may vary Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice RCA ACCESSORIES The following RCA accessories are available through your RCA dealer or ORDER BY PHONE Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below This number should only be RCA Accessories used to place orders PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 1 800 338 0376 ORDER BY MAIL Complete order form on page 11 and mail to D918 SURGE PROTECTOR PLUS Power surges can enter and destroy your valuable equipment from many sources cable phone lines satellite dishes or electrical connect
6. ill glow yet when a Strong Transmission Signal is received from the Transmitter the Red Indicator will turn green 6 Set each Speaker s MODE switch to L for the Left Stereo Speaker and R for the Right Stereo Speaker or MONO if your sound source is mono phonic as desired 7 Adjust each Speaker s VOLUME Control and Tone Control Knobs to a comfortable listening level to meet your your personal preference Be sure to turn off the Speakers and Transmitter when you are not using them CHANNEL SELECT The popular 900 MHZ High Frequency Technology is being widely applied to Mobile Phones Cordless Telephones and many more items to come If you receive interference from some of these devices you might be able to reduce the interference by switching from one channel to another There are altogether 3 channels in this system Simply adjust the transmitting frequency from the Transmitter by switching to an appropriate channel then rotate the Channel Knob of each Speaker to the same channel When the signal Indicator turns GREEN and good quality sound output can be heard you have found the proper channel The built in Phase Locked Loop PLL circuit will lock in the transmitting and receiving frequency to prevent it from drifting You do not have to fine tune your Speakers constantly in order to be tuned in for good sound reproduction BATTERY OPERATION TRAN SMITTER When the Transmitter is operated by fresh Alkaline batteries four 4
7. ions Guard your vulnerable equipment against potential damage from power surges or other electrical disturbances Features include 3 Way Surge Protection 8 Outlets plus Coaxial Phone amp AC Line 10 000 Equipment Guarantee DIG Lifetime Warranty 4 925 RCUSAT1 UNIVERSAL REMOTE Universal Remote Controls 4 Devices TV VCR Satellite or Cable Box and Audio System Features include Universal DSS and DBS Compatibility Menu and Guide Controls REUT Picture In Picture Controls t 2 925 Code Search For Easy Programming 10 BP200SP OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK The BP200SP Battery Pack allows up to 10 hours of continuous play without the need for AC Power Great for using your Speakers in your yard or on your balcony or patio where AC power may not be readily available Features Include May be charged hundreds of times 12V 4 5 Amp hour Nominal Maintenance free No memory effect BP200SP 3925 per unit ORDER FORM Name Address City State Zip Day Time Phone Number Q Money Order Enclosed U Check Enclosed Credit Card QO Visa MasterCard Q Discover Card Number Expires Signature ITEM PRICE QTY TOTAL D918 Surge Protector RCUSAT1 Universal Satellite Remote BP200SP Battery Pack Add Applicable Sales Tax Include Post amp Handling
8. s secure prior to moving the Speaker Note Be sure the battery cover is secure a falling battery could cause personal injury or damage to equipment B AC OPERATION Insert the power cord of the large sized 1300 mA AC Adapter provided into the DC IN Jack located at the back of the Speaker unit Plug the other end of the AC Adapter into a conveniently located electrical wall outlet C MODE SWITCH For normal stereo use designate one Speaker as LEFT channel and the other as RIGHT channel Simply set one Speaker to L for Left and one to R for RIGHT If you are using a monaural system set both speakers to the MONO position middle Follow the same steps as completed above for the other Speaker Wall Outlet OPERATION Follow these steps to obtain maximum listening performance 1 Make sure that your Transmitter and Speakers are set up according to the procedures given in this manual 2 Turn on your Audio Source 3 Switch the Transmitter to a Frequency Channel Channel 1 2 or 3 that has no interference Refer to CHANNEL SELECT below for Precision Frequency Lock In Tuning 4 Rotate the CHANNEL Knob on the front of the Speakers to select the same channel Channel 1 2 or 3 selected on the Transmitter 5 Turn ON each Speaker Left and Right Speakers by rotating the VOLUME Control Knob A click will be heard and the Power ON Indicator Red w
9. that have relatively quiet passages and or prolonged orchestral pauses In order to combat this problem the WSP200 incorporates a state of the art filtering system that eliminates inherent background static without in any way compromising the dynamic range of the Speakers The result of this technological breakthrough means that you the listener can enjoy dynamic static free music in an unlimited number of indoor and outdoor settings without the need for wires to transmit the audio signal CONTROL LOCATIONS TRAN SMITTER 1 or OUO N LED Indicator Power ON Power OFF Switch and Channel Selector AUDIO IN Jack L Connect to Music Source AUDIO IN Jack R Connect to Music Source DC Input Jack SPEAKER 6 7 8 9 Frequency Channel Selector Tone Control Knob Power OFF and Volume Control Knob DC Input Jack 10 MODE Switch To Select Left Mono or Right Channel 11 Battery Compartment INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER You need to properly set up the Transmitter to send a wireless signal to the Speakers There are two things you must do First provide power to the Transmitter and second connect the Transmitter to the Audio Source 1 CONNECTING POWER A DC OPERATION Your Transmitter is supplied with a Battery size an x apos Tray Insert four 4 x AA Alkaline batteries X not supplied to the battery slot as indicat ed Attach the battery tray to the bottom
10. y the AC Adapter jacks being firmly plugged in OR by fresh Alkaline batteries in the transmitter Be sure the Audio Source is turned ON and operating The Speakers are placed beyond the transmitter s effective range Approximately 125 feet You need to bring the Speakers closer to the Transmitter The Transmitter is located too close to the screen of your TV set or Computer Monitor The Screens magnetic field can cause some interference to the Transmitter Other 900 MHz transmissions are being picked up by the Speaker s receiver Likely from a nearby 900 MHz cordless telephone To avoid such interference change to a new Frequency Channel for the Speakers and the Transmitter The Batteries on your sound source are too low and should be replaced Check the Battery Levels of your Transmitter and Speakers The batteries may be exhausted and need to be replaced or recharged if using the BP200SP for the speakers If you have reversed some of the operation procedures as given on page 5 1st paragraph Points 1 through 7 so that the Speakers are turned on first followed by the Transmitter and finally transmitting music from your sound source some noticeable background noise hiss can be heard This is rather normal as it is merely noise generated from the Pilot Signal When High Quality music is transmit ted through the Transmitter the Pilot Signal will cease and this background hiss will disappear SPECIFICATIO
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