Optimus PRO SW-200P Home Theater System User Manual
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1. ISK 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 uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the prod uct s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are includ ed in the literature accompanying this product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in electrical shock or damage to the unit If your PRO SW 200P needs ser vicing contact your local Ra dioShack store To prevent electrical shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Unplug the PRO SW 200P s power cord from the electrical out let if it will be left unused for a long time Only connect this unit to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the unit 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 plugs con venience receptacles and the point where it exits from the unit Placing t2. ME CONTROL on the front of the subwoofer to MIN 2 Turn on your amplifier receiver and another component such as a radio cassette player CD player or turntable 3 Begin play of an audio source such as a CD and adjust the amplifier speaker s overall volume to a comfortable level Rotate VOL UME CONTROL clockwise a little at a time until you achieve a pleasing balance of bass between the PRO SW 200P and the main speakers and satellite speakers if used Bass output should not overpower the main speakers but should blend across the entire musical range Once you have adjusted VOLUME CONTROL use the amplifier receiver s volume control to con trol the speakers volume NY Zs y A 40 4081 fm Page 6 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM e ADJUSTING THE HIGH CUT FREQUENCY FREQUENCY HZ adjusts the level be tween 50 Hz and 200 Hz at which the subwoofer begins passing frequen cies to other speakers This controls setting depends on the low frequency capabilities of your satellite speakers if used speaker placement and oth er factors that affect bass perfor mance 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 FREQUEN CY HZ counterclockwise a little then rotate VOLUME CONTROL clockwise b
3. V O To 40 4081 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM OPTIMUS Cat No 40 4081 PRO SW 200P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer ee Your Optimus PRO SW 200P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer is designed to give you the best possible low fre quency sound for the ultimate home theater experience You will be aston ished 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 turn the subwoofer on and off and reg ulate its volume without interrupting your listening The LED power indica tor lets you see at a glance when the subwoofer is operating Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut filter and high and low level in puts so it is easy incorporation into ex isting systems or it as an integral part of a subwoofer satellite combination It also has these features Auto On Off Automatically switch es the PRO SW 200P s amplifier to standby if the subwoofer does not re ceive a signal for 8 11 minutes Power Indicator The red LED on VOLUME lights when the amplifier re ceives an audio signal and turns off when the amplifier goes into standby mode H
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5. You can connect your left and right speakers to your amplifier receiver as shown in the illustration on Page 4 or to the PRO SW 200P s HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals as shown above The connection for the PRO SW 200P remains the same amp NY Zs y A 40 4081 fm Page 5 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM e If you use MEGACABLE or any other high quality low gauge speaker wire the terminals will be too small to ac commodate the wires from both the left or right speaker and the PRO SW 200P You need two pairs of Speaker Pins RadioShack Unlimited No 10458503 to make the connec tion Follow these steps to connect the wires to each terminal using Speaker Pins 1 Twist together the ends of the wires from the left speaker s posi tive terminal and the amplifier receiver s left positive speaker ter minal To PRO SW 10P From Amplifier Receiver From left or right speaker be sure to match polarity 2 Position the twisted wire ends between the open barrel ends of the Speaker Pin 3 Using a pair of pliers crimp down 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 PRO SW 200P CONNECTING TO POWER Plug the PRO SW 100P s AC power cord into an AC outlet ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Once you have made all connections follow these steps to adjust the volume control 1 Rotate VOLU
6. ance 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 have a major effect on bass re sponse We recommend that you test the sub woofer in different locations to deter mine where the best balance is between your satellite speakers if used and subwoofer We also recom mend that you place the PRO SW 200P 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 CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER You can connect your PRO SW 200P to an amplifier receiver s line out or speaker terminals Note You can connect your PRO SW 200P to your television if your televi sion has line out jacks Caution To avoid any damage to the subwoofer or amplifier disconnect power from your components before making any connections oO 40 4081 fm Page 4 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM ki Connecting to Line Out Terminals Your amplifier receiver s line out jacks might be labeled either REC OUT or PRE OUT Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Output Termina Speaker eS gt GS gy Lomever m z o Note We recommend you connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver that h
7. as at least two sets of line out jacks Connecting the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver with only one set of line out jacks might result in no sound from the satellite speakers If your amplifier has only one set of line out jacks follow the instructions under Connecting to Speaker Terminals in stead o 1 Connect the PRO SW 200P s LOW LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier receiver s or TV s line out jacks Be sure to connect the jacks in phase with left to left and right to right 2 Connect your satellite speakers if any to the amplifier receiver s out put terminals as they would nor mally be connected o Note If you connect your PRO SW 200P to your amplifier receiver s line out terminals and your amplifier re ceiver has a line out selector switch be sure to switch it to the correct source Connecting to Speaker Terminals Connect the amplifier receiver s speaker output terminals to the PRO SW 200P s HIGH LEVEL INPUT termi nals Be sure to connect the terminals in phase connecting positive to positive and negative to negative Wiring the PRO SW 200P with to causes reduces bass performance Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Output Termina Speaker Ke QOR z our CU Connecting Speakers
8. dioShack 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 franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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 RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PER FORMANCE 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 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 consequential 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 repai
9. he subwoofer on the same stand or shelf as your turnta ble can result in low frequency rumble or acoustic feedback NY Zs y e A 40 4081 fm Page 3 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM Cautions e 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 Place the subwoofer away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat CHOOSING A LOCATION Cautions e To prevent the cabinet from warp ing or discoloring do not place the subwoofer in a place where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity Do not place the subwoofer where it might be knocked over or exposed to falling objects The metal control panel on the back of the PRO SW 200P acts as the heat sink for the subwoofer s 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 Where and how you position your sub woofer greatly affects its bass re sponse 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 e e Although low frequencies are non di rectional factors such as room reflec tions standing waves resonance and absorption strongly affect your sub woofer s perform
10. igh Level Input Lets you connect the PRO SW 200P to an amplifiers or receivers speaker outputs Low Level Input Lets you connect the PRO SW 200P to an amplifier s or receiver s line out jacks These inputs automatically sum left and right chan nel information Volume Control Lets you match the PRO SW 200P s output level to your satellite speakers output if used Rotate it clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s output 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus Megacable and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation o amp A 40 4081 fm Page 2 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM e Frequency Hz Controls the high frequency cutoff point Rotated fully clockwise it cuts high frequencies over 200 Hz Rotated fully counter clockwise it cuts high frequencies over 50 Hz Remote Control Lets you control the PRO SW 200P s volume from up to 30 feet away Just point the remote control at the subwoofer s infrared lens Note If you lose your remote control the subwoofer will still operate Simply unplug the PRO SW 200P for 10 sec onds then plug it back in Then use VOLUME CONTROL to control the vol ume You can order a replacement re mote control through your local RadioShack store WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not ex pose this product to rain or mois ture R
11. ntain the cabinet s finish do not let it come into contact with water vapor alcohol benzene insecticide or similar liquids Do not place a plastic covering on top of the cabinet as the plastic s color could come off and stick to the finish Clean the subwoofer cabinet with a soft dry cloth Never touch the subwoofer ele ments with your hands or expose them to excessive shocks If the subwoofer is dented or bent the sound is distorted as well Modifying or tampering with the sub woofer s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate your subwoofer s warranty If your sub woofer is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance NY Zs 40 4081 fm Page 8 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier QUtOUt aaen E 200 W RMS 4 Ohms 1 THD CrOSSOVEM uire aa riire e E veveeecncveveecenvyesyieervveesscrnevd 50 Hz 200 Hz Variable Frequency Response cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeenenaaes 36 Hz 200 Hz Power VOlaQessisiisecitenteesioctet eE EE EEEE AC 120 V 60 Hz Power COmSuUmMption rispas tan a ai a a A a aana aa a 120W Dimensions HWD aair E O E a 16 x 16 x 16 in 407 x 407 x 407 mm Wehi araa ain a es E 45 Ibs 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 Ra
12. r 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 warranted for the re mainder 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 improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alter ation lightning 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 adjust ment 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 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 5A8N Printed in the USA
13. y about the same amount This in creases low bass output without affect ing the mid bass output To reduce low bass output without af fecting the mid bass output equally ro tate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise and VOLUME CONTROL counterclockwise Note Set FREQUENCY HZ to 200 Hz when using the PRO SW 200P with the Mini Home Theater Satellite Speakers RadioShack Cat Nos 40 4082 4083 and Mini Home Theater Center Speaker Cat No 40 4084 e CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus PRO SW 200P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer is an exam ple of superior design and craftsman ship 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 Liq uids can contain minerals that cor rode electronic circuits Use and store the subwoofer only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Handle the subwoofer gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the subwoofer to work improperly Keep the subwoofer away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Use only fresh batteries of the rec ommended size and type Old bat teries can leak chemicals that can damage your subwoofer s elec tronic circuits NZ Zs 40 4081 fm Page 7 Wednesday August 11 1999 11 02 AM e To mai
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