RCA SW200P Speaker User Manual
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1. melt plastic parts Keep the subwoofer away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Never touch the subwoofer elements with your hands Handle the subwoofer gently and carefully Dropping it can damage the case and internal parts If the subwoofer is dented or bent the sound is distorted S Wipe the subwoofer with a soft dry cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use water harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the subwoofer Do not place a plastic covering on top of the cabinet because the plastic s color could come off and stick to the finish Modifying or tampering with the subwoofer s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty Troubleshooting This subwoofer has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack If your subwoofer is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1 800 THE SHACK for assistance o o AID Zs 40 5019 fm Page 8 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Output een e thunk bende 200W RMS 4 Ohms 1 THD GTOSSO VED sis See a ieee a aa bse eds a aa Co RM tae 50 Hz 200 Hz Variable Frequency Response ionia iuni oiiaee lela a A AE vere lala awaited 36 Hz 200 Hz Power Voltage eaaa a a a da a e AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption stanna yere e tile E e a E E 120W Dimensions CH AYI DD2. DEEA EE 16 xX 16 x 16 Inches 407 x 407 x 407 mm a i E E I E A st setae TENE E AATE E E iis siaswyl cubis 45 Ib 20 412 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack ranchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC ULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPON SIBILITY 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 WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPE CIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or conse quential damages so
3. TV volume then the TV line out is variable amp 7 X V A 40 5019 fm Page 5 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM Connecting to Speaker Terminals Connect the amplifier receiver s speaker output terminals to the subwoofer s HIGH LEVEL INPUT terminals Be sure to connect the terminals in phase connecting positive to positive and negative to negative Wiring the subwoofer with to causes reduced bass performance To match the subwoofer s polarity with your system s polarity and receive full bass response slide the PHASE switch to REV or NOM Choose the setting that provides the greatest bass output Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Output Terminal Speaker Connecting Speaker Pins If you use Megacable or any other high quality low gauge speaker wire the terminals will be too small to accommodate the wires from both the speaker left or right and the subwoofer You need two pairs of speaker pins RSU 10458503 to make the connection Follow these steps to connect the wires to each terminal using speaker pins 1 Twist together the ends of the wires from the left or right speakers positive terminal and the amplifier receivers left or right positive speaker terminal To Subwoofer From Amplifier Receiver From left or right speaker be sure to match polarity 2 Positi
4. the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you n 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 perfor mance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted 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 war ranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident mis use improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration light ning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility 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 give
5. Gs A 40 5019 fm Page 1 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM RGA Pe i 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer with Remote Your RCA PRO SW200P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer is designed to give you the best possible low frequency sound for the ultimate home theater experience You will be astonished by the realism it adds to movie sound effects and the power it lends to all kinds of music The subwoofer combines the power of a built in 200 watt RMS amplifier with a responsive 12 inch coated paper cone woofer all housed in a ported bass reflex enclosure to produce tight floor rumbling powerful bass down to 36 Hz that you can feel as well as hear The infrared remote control lets you regulate the subwoofer s volume without interrupting your listening Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut filter and high and low level inputs so it is easily incorporated into existing systems or it can be an integral part of a subwoofer satellite combination Its other features include Auto On Off automatically switches the subwoofer s amplifier to standby if the subwoofer does not receive a signal for 8 11 minutes Power Indicator the red indicator on the subwoofer s volume control lights when the amplifier receives an audio signal and turns off when the amplifier goes into standby mode so you can see at a glance when the subwoofer is operating High Level Input lets you connect the subwoofer to an ampli
6. ave a major effect on bass response Cautions To prevent fire or shock do not expose this subwoofer to rain or moisture Do not place the subwoofer with its metal plate against the floor e Place the subwoofer away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat We recommend that you test the subwoofer in different locations to determine where the best balance is between your satellite speakers if used and subwoofer We also recommend that you place the subwoofer at least 4 inches away from the wall and at least 2 3 feet away from your television or computer s disk drive system so the subwoofer s magnet will not distort the colors of your TV picture or erase your floppy disks CHOOSING A LOCATION Cautions e To prevent the cabinet from warping or discoloring do not place the subwoofer in a place where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity g a 4 NZ is V A 40 5019 fm Page 4 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM ATTACHING FEET Using the supplied screws secure the four protective feet packed separately into the threaded inserts at each corner of the cabinet s bottom CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER You can connect your PRO SW200P to an amplifier receiver s subwoofer out or pre out jacks or speaker terminals Notes e You can connect your PRO SW200P to your TV if it has variable line out jacks e See C
7. fier s or receiver s speaker outputs Note You need speaker wire not supplied to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver s speaker outputs Low Level Input lets you connect the subwoofer to an amplifier s or receiver s subwoofer out or pre out jacks These inputs automatically sum left and right channel information Note You need phono cables not supplied to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver s subwoofer out or pre out jacks Volume Control lets you match the subwoofer s output level to your satellite speakers output if used Rotate the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s output Phase Polarity Switch Inverts the subwoofer s output polarity so you can set it to match the main speakers Frequency Hz Control lets you set the high frequency cutoff point Rotated fully clockwise the subwoofer cuts high frequencies over 200 Hz Rotated fully counterclockwise it cuts high frequencies over 50 Hz 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved o o ap WB ou e ZS 40 5019 fm Page 2 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM Remote Control lets you control the subwoofer s volume from up to 30 feet away When you press VOLUME DOWN UP on the remote control just point the remote control at the subwoofer s infrared lens Note If you lose your remote control the subwoofer will stil
8. l operate Simply unplug the subwoofer for about 10 seconds then plug it back in Use the volume control on the front of the subwoofer to adjust the volume You can order a replacement remote control through your local RadioShack store SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the prod uct s case AN This symbol is intended to inform you that important oper ating and maintenance instruc tions are included in the literature accompanying this product N e Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in electrical shock or damage to the unit If your subwoofer needs servicing contact your local RadioShack store e To prevent electrical shock do not use a polarized plug with any extension cord or outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure lt l Is WDB d A 40 5019 fm Page 3 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM e Unplug the subwoofe
9. on the twisted wire ends between the open barrel ends of the speaker pin 3 Using a pair of pliers crimp the open barrel ends of the speaker pin to hold the wire ends in place 4 Plug the speaker pin into the proper terminal on the subwoofer CONNECTING TO POWER Plug the subwoofer s AC power cord into an AC outlet ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Once you have made all connections follow these steps to adjust the volume 1 Rotate the control on the front of the subwoofer to its lowest setting 2 Turn on your amplifier receiver and another component such as a radio cassette player CD player or turntable 3 Begin playing an audio source such as a CD and adjust the amplifier speakers overall volume to a comfortable level Rotate the volume a 9 4 A 40 5019 fm Page 6 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM A t NS control clockwise a little at a time To reduce low bass output without until you achieve a pleasing balance of affecting the mid bass output equally bass between the subwoofer and the rotate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise and the main speakers and satellite speakers subwoofer s volume control if used Bass output should not counterclockwise overpower the main speakers but should blend across the entire musical Note Set FREQUENCY HZ to 200 Hz range when using the subwoofer with mini home theater speakers Once you have adjusted the subwoofer s volume control use the amplifier receive
10. onnecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals or Connecting to Speaker Terminals Caution To avoid any damage to the subwoofer or amplifier disconnect power from your components before making any connections Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals Use this connection if your amplifier receiver has jacks labeled SUBWOOFER OUT or PRE OUT Do not use the PRE OUT jacks if they are already connected by cables or jumpers to your amplifier 1 Connect the PRO SW200Ps LOW LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier receiver line sub out or pre out jacks or TV5 audio line out jacks Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Sub Out Pre Out Terminal Speaker e il 7 f ii gt C in San Connect your satellite speakers if any to the amplifiers or receivers output terminals as they would normally be connected Notes o On some receivers amplifiers the subwoofer out is a single jack Use a single phono cable to connect the subwoofer jack to the L input on the PRO SW200P When connecting to a TV we recommend using variable line output jacks which will allow the PRO SW200P s volume to change with the TVs volume Refer to your TV owners manual Also you can connect to the TV line out and then adjust the TV volume up or down If the subwoofer volume changes with the
11. r s volume control to control the speakers volume ADJUSTING THE HIGH CUT FREQUENCY FREQUENCY HZ on the back of the subwoofer adjusts the level between 50 Hz and 200 Hz at which the subwoofer begins passing frequencies to other speakers This control s setting depends on the low frequency capabilities of your satellite speakers if used speaker placement and other factors that affect bass performance To adjust the high cut frequency first rotate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise until the music sounds too bass heavy Then rotate it counterclockwise until the bass sounds more natural If the mid bass sounds natural but you want more low bass rotate FREQUENCY HZ counterclockwise a little then rotate the subwoofer s volume control clockwise by about the same amount This increases low bass output without affecting the mid bass output Is o ANY D AP Zs 40 5019 fm Page 7 Monday October 11 1999 7 32 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RCA PRO SW200P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your subwoofer so you can enjoy it for years Keep the subwoofer dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the subwoofer only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or
12. r power cord from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a long time Only connect this unit to a power supply of the type described in the owners manual or marked on the unit Do not place the subwoofer where it might be knocked over or exposed to falling objects e The metal control panel on the back of the subwoofer acts as the heat sink for the subwoofers internal amplifier Therefore place the unit at least 4 inches 10 cm away from a wall and do not let anything come into contact with this panel e Route the power supply cord so it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it especially at the plug the outlet and the point where the cord exits the unit Where and how you position your subwoofer greatly affects its bass response Adjusting the subwoofer s volume control in relation to the left and right speakers and adjusting the subwoofer s high cut filter also affects your speakers overall sound Placing the subwoofer on the same stand or shelf as your turntable can result in a low frequency rumble or acoustic feedback Although low frequencies are non directional factors such as room reflections standing waves resonance and absorption strongly affect your subwoofer s performance For maximum bass output place your subwoofer in a corner To reduce output move it away from corners and back walls Even slightly moving the subwoofer can h
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