RCA 40-5023 Speaker User Manual
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1. AINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL 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 in cidental 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 un less 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 prop erty 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 remainder of the original warranty period You will2. Modifying or tampering with the subwoofer s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty 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 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Output 4 pta 60W RMS 4 Ohms 10 THD 50W RMS 4 Ohms 1 THD CTOSSOVER it indi ates all taa 50 Hz 200 Hz Adjustable Prequency RESPONSES demi lei Te cl 50 200 Hz Power Voltage cis a a AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 60W Dimensions AWD oenina n sensed ccbbeeenete dades das 107 4 x 10 2 x 12 in 263 x 267 x 305 mm A teats hall a aah tevin ahah caeeel aa inten E E dl 17 4 lbs 7 9 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 11 99 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship 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 Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONT
3. PRO SW60P 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 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 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 have a major effect on bass response 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 PRO SWO60P 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 ATTACHING FEET Using the supplied screws secure the four protective feet packed separately into the pre drilled holes at each corner of the cabinet s bottom CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER You c
4. RGA 6y CE 60 Watt Powered Subwoofer Your RCA PRO SW60P 60 Watt Powered Subwoofer is designed to give you the best possible low frequency sound quality 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 60 watt RMS amplifier with a responsive 8 inch paper cone woofer all housed in a tuned port bass reflex enclosure to produce tight floor rumbling powerful bass down to 50 H2 that you can feel as well as hear The POWER indicator lets you see at a glance when the subwoofer is operating Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut filter and high and low level inputs making it easy to incorporate into existing systems or you can use it as an integral part of a subwoofer satellite combination It also has these features Auto On Off automatically switches the PRO SW60P s amplifier to standby if the subwoofer does not receive a signal for about 11 minutes Standby Indicator lights when the subwoofer is connected to power but not receiving a signal High Level Input lets you connect the subwoofer to an amplifier s or receiver s speaker outputs Note You need speaker wire not supplied available at your local RadioShack store to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver s speaker outputs Low Level Input lets you connect the subwo
5. an connect your PRO SW60P to an amplifier receiver s subwoofer out or pre out jacks or speaker terminals Notes e You can connect your PRO SW60P to your TV if it has variable line out jacks See Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals or Connecting to Speaker Terminals on Page 4 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 Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Sub Out Pre Out Terminal Speaker ae o o POJ o ca Ss 1 Connect the PRO SW60Ps LOW LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier receivers sub out or pre out jacks or TVS audio line out jacks 2 Connect your satellite speakers if any to the amplifiers or receivers output terminals as they would normally be connected Notes On some receivers amplifiers the subwoofer out is a single jack Use a single phono cable not supplied available at your local RadioShack store to connect the subwoofer jack to t
6. 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 alteration 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 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 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 40 5023 Printed in the USA
7. e subwoofer on the same lated dangerous voltage within stand or shelf as your turntable can the products enclosure that result in low frequency rumble or might be of sufficient magnitude acoustic feedback to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the prod uct s case Cautions e To prevent fire or shock do not This symbol is intended to expose this subwoofer to rain or inform you that important oper moisture ating and maintenance instruc tions are included in the e Do not place the subwoofer with its literature accompanying this metal plate against the floor product e Place the subwoofer away from heat SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 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 PRO SW60P needs servicing contact your local RadioShack 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 CHOOSING A LOCATION Cautions 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 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
8. he L input on the PRO SW60P e When connecting to a TV we recommend using variable line output jacks which will allow the PRO SW60P5s 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 TV volume then the TV line out is variable Connecting to Speaker Terminals Connect the amplifier receiver s speaker output terminals to the PRO SW60P s HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals Be sure to connect the terminals in phase connecting positive to positive and negative to negative Right Amplifier Receiver Left Speaker Output Terminal Speaker Connecting Speakers You can connect your left and right speakers to your amplifier receiver see Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals or to the PRO SW60P s HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals see Connecting to Speaker Terminals If you use MEGACABLE or any other high quality low gauge speaker wire the terminals will be too small to accommodate the wires You need two pairs of speaker pins available at your local RadioShack store to make the connection Follow these steps to connect the wires to each terminal using speaker pins 1 Separa
9. ical range Indicator Once you have adjusted VOLUME CONTROL use the amplifier receiver s volume control to control the speakers volume ADJUSTING THE HIGH CUT FREQUENCY FREQUENCY HZ 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 While playing music rotate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise until it sounds like the music is 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 VOLUME CONTROL clockwise by about the same amount This increases low bass output without affecting the mid bass output To reduce low bass output without affecting the mid bass output equally rotate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise and VOLUME CONTROL counterclockwise CARE To enjoy your RCA PRO SW60P 60 Watt Powered Subwoofer for a long time Keep the subwoofer dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the subwoofer only in normal temperature environments e Handle the subwoofer gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the subwoofer away from dust and dirt e Wipe the subwoofer with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new
10. ofer 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 available at your local RadioShack store to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver s subwoofer out or pre out jacks Volume Control lets you match the PRO SW60P s output level to your satellite speakers output if used Frequency HZ controls the high frequency cutoff point Rotated fully clockwise it cuts high frequencies over 200 Hz Rotated fully counterclockwise it cuts high frequencies over 50 Hz WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or e Unplug the PRO SWO0PS Rower cord shock hazard do not expose this product to from the electrical outlet if it will be rain or moisture left unused for a long time e Only connect this unit to a power supply of the type described in the RISK OF ELECTRIC operating instructions or marked on SHOCK DO NOT OPEN the unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT Route the power supply cord so it is REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER not likely to be walked on or pinched SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER i laced inst it SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON Byars placed upon pr deamon NEL especially at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the unit This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu Placing th
11. te the conductors for a length of about 2 inches on the end of each wire Then strip inch of insulation from the ends of each conductor and twist the wire ends 2 Position each wire end between the open barrel ends of a speaker pin To PRO SW60P From Left or Right Speaker 3 Using a pair of pliers crimp down the open barrel ends of the speaker pin to hold the wire end in place 4 Plug the speaker pin into the proper HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT terminal on the PRO SW60P CONNECTING TO POWER POWER AC120V 60Hz Plug the PRO SW60P s AC power cord into an AC outlet The POWER indicator lights red If the subwoofer does not receive a signal for about 11 minutes the amplifier goes into standby mode ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Once you have made all connections follow these steps to adjust the PRO SW60P s volume 1 Rotate VOLUME CONTROL 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 radio and adjust the amplifier speakers overall volume to a comfortable level Rotate VOLUME CONTROL clockwise a little at a time until you achieve a pleasing balance of bass between the PRO SW60P and the main speakers and satellite speakers if used Bass output should not overpower the main speakers but should blend across the entire mus
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