Optimus SWS-250 Speaker System User Manual
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1. L VJ ki amp 40 4075 fm Page 4 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM To a Microphone You can connect a microphone not supplied directly to the MIC jack on the front of the system illus Notes e The microphone signal is routed from the MIC jack on the front directly to the MIC jack on the back of the system For this connection to work you must also connect a shielded audio cable with a s inch stereo plug at each end such as Cat No 42 2387 not supplied between the MIC output jack on the back of the system and the MIC input jack on your computer s sound card see To the Micro phone Input of a Computer s Sound Card To Satellite Speakers illus Connect the left satellite speaker s wires to the system s SATELLITE SPEAKER L terminal white to and black to Connect the right satellite speaker s wires to the system s SATELLITE SPEAKER R terminal white to and black to Note For the best overall perfor mance be sure you connect the satel lite speaker wires according to the correct polarity and To Headphones For private listening you can connect a pair of stereo headphones with a s inch plug not supplied to the PHONES jack on the front of the sys tem illus Sp Zs e P Y 40 4075 fm Page 5 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM F d Notes e When you connect headphones the system a2. illus This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the speaker system s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the speaker system s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are in cluded in the literature accompany ing this speaker system 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation o 4 A Y F e amp 40 4075 fm Page 2 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM e If you place the satellite speakers too far apart a sound hole could occur and you might not get the proper ste reo image in the listening area Com pensate for this by angling the speakers slightly in toward the listen ing area If you place the satellite speakers too close together you could cancel out the stereo image and the sound might seem to be monaural Compensate for this by angling the speakers slightly away from the listening area Subwoofer Where and how you position your sub woofer greatly affects its bass re sponse Although low frequencies are non di rectional factors such as room acous tics standing waves resonance and absorption strongly affect your sub woofer s performance For maxi
3. s inch stereo plug to the s inch stereo out put jack on your computer s sound card Then connect the Y adapter cord s right red and left white phono plugs to the system s R red and L white Input A phono jacks To the Audio Output of a Portable or Home Stereo System You can connect the system to a por table stereo source such as a CD player or cassette player using a shielded audio cable with a s inch stereo plug at each end such as Cat No 42 2387 not supplied illus Connect one end of the cable to the input source s s inch stereo LINE OUT or headphone jack e If you use the input source s LINE OUT jack the source s volume control has no effect Ea m e If you use the input source s head phone jack set the input source s volume control to its middle set ting Then connect the cable s other end to the system s Input B jack on the back panel Note If you are not connecting the system to a computer sound card you can use the supplied Y adapter cord between the portable audio source s LINE OUT or headphone jack and the system s R and L Input A phono jacks illus Or using a shielded audio cable with left and right phono plugs at each end such as Cat No 42 2356 not sup plied you can connect the system between your home audio source s right and left AUDIO OUT jacks and the system s R and L Input A phono jacks illus e a
4. to the MIC jack or turn on the connected audio source and adjust its volume level if neces sary then follow these steps to oper ate the system 1 Turn on the system s power by rotating VOLUME OFF MAX clock wise until it clicks then set it to a comfortable listening level The power LED lights 2 Rotate BASS MIN MAX to select the desired low or high frequency sound 3 Adjust BALANCE LEFT RIGHT to get the proper stereo image Note The system s INPUT A and IN PUT B jacks operate at the same time If you connect stereo audio sources to both input jacks you can mix the sound by adjusting the volume con trols of the corresponding audio sourc es Sp Zs VJ F amp 40 4075 fm Page 7 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus PRO SWS 250 Multimedia Amplified Speaker System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the speaker system so you can enjoy it for years f Keep the speakers dry If they get wet wipe them dry immediately Liq ZN uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the speakers only in normal temperature environments C Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Handle the speakers gently and carefully Dropping them can damage the circuit boards and can cause the speakers to work i
5. WA ANS amp 40 4075 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM OPTIMUS Cat No 40 4075 PRO SWS 250 Multimedia Amplified Speaker System Your OPTIMUS PRO SWS 250 Multi media Amplified Speaker System with subwoofer and satellite speakers is designed to enhance your computer multimedia system or transform your portable CD player or personal cas sette player into a complete music system This amplified speaker sys tem is compatible with any audio source with a s inch stereo head phone or LINE OUT jack The system s 5 inch subwoofer and 3 inch satellite speakers produce excel lent stereo and powerful bass sounds You can use the sound output from your computer and CD or cassette player at the same time and you can connect a microphone to the system so you can use it as a PA or Karaoke system Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this speaker system 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 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SPEAKER PLACEMENT Speaker location and position are vital for the best sound performance Satellite Speakers For the best stereo image the dis tance between the satellite speakers should be about the same as the dis tance from the main listening area to a point halfway between the speakers
6. k com pany owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers 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 Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the pur chaser 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 10 95 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 6A6 Printed in Korea KA Zs
7. mproperly Keep the speakers away from dust and dirt which can cause prema ture wear of parts Wipe the speakers with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the speakers Modifying or tampering with your speaker system s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your speaker system is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance aa Bi Sp Lis Y 40 4075 fm Page 8 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer Satellite Speaker Speaker Size 5 Inch 3 Inch Output power THD 10 15 W 5 W Impedance 4 ohm 4 ohm Frequency Response 50 350 Hz 300 20 000 Hz Dimensions HWD 14s 67 s 9 16 in 61 8 45 16 6 16in 358 175 246 mm 156 110 176 mm SPAT DW ieee sted es cada aes ate de sae aA ted cde taeaes AE E AA AAAA A OAK AALA TA 90 dB INPUE SONSITIVITY getvecsdct a e a a R E Ta 350 mV Output Level MW sessa a a 2v 1w 4 ohm Power SUppIy iee eraa E E A E AE AC 120V 60Hz System We BNE ns raa nian a a Meee he ee E es 26 5 Ib 12 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve without notice RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShac
8. mum bass output place your subwoofer in a corner To reduce its output move it away from corners and back walls Even slightly moving the subwoofer can have a major effect on bass re sponse Adjusting the subwoofer s sound level in relation to the satellite speakers volume affects your speaker system s overall sound We recommend you test the subwoofer in different loca tions to get the best balance between your satellite speakers and the sub woofer 2 We also recommend you place the subwoofer at least 2 3 feet away from your monitor or computer so the sub woofers magnet does not distort the colors on your monitor picture or erase your disks CONNECTING THE SYSTEM You can connect up to three optional input sources to the system e Acomputer s sound card A portable or home stereo system e A microphone If you connect an input source you can also connect up to three optional output devices to the system e Satellite speakers e Headphones e The microphone input of a com puter s sound card Connect the system to a standard AC outlet after you make all other connec tions To the Audio Output of a Computer s Sound Card You can connect the system to the au dio output of a computer s sound card using the supplied Y adapter cord Ea Sp Zs VJ F a amp 40 4075 fm Page 3 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM illus Connect the Y adapter cord s
9. utomatically discon nects the subwoofer and satellite speakers Your local RadioShack store car ries a wide selection of stereo headphones Important Note To protect your hear ing follow these guidelines when you use headphones e Set the system s volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing To the Microphone Input of a Computer s Sound Card You can connect the system to the mi crophone input of a computer s sound card using a shielded audio cable with a s inch stereo plug at each end such as Cat No 42 2387 not sup plied This makes it easy to connect or disconnect a microphone without Ea having to access the back of your computer illus Connect one end of the cable to the MIC input jack on your computers sound card Then connect the other end of the cable to the MIC output jack on the back of the system To Standard AC Plug the power cord into a standard AC outlet illus e Sp Lis VJ ki amp 40 4075 fm Page 6 Wednesday August 11 1999 10 33 AM OPERATION Connect a microphone
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