Optimus PRO-SWS300 User Manual
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Cat. No.
PRO-SWS300 Amplified Multimedia Subwoofer
Satellite Speaker System
Your Optimus PRO-S WS300 Amplified
Multimedia Subwoo fer Satellite Speaker System is designed to complement
your multimedia com puter. The speakers are magnetically shielded so you
can safely place them next to your PC’s
monitor.
The system can also transform your
portable CD player or personal cassette
player into a complete music system.
This amplified speaker system is compatible with any audio source having a
1
/8-inch stereo headphone or LINE OUT
jack.
The system’s 4-inch subwoofer and 3-
inch satellite speakers produce excellent stereo sound with powerful bass.
CONNECTING INPUTS
You can connect either of two optional
input sources to the system:
• A computer’s sound card
• A portable or home stereo system
Although low frequencies are
Note:
non-directional, factors such as room
acoustics, standing waves, reson ance,
and absorption strongly affect your
subwoofer’s performance. For maximum 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
response.
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WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used b y Tandy Corporation.
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1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
This sym bol is inte nded to ale rt you
to the pr esence of unin sulated dangerous 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 included in the literature accompanying
this speaker system.
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Connecting t o a Sound Card
You can connect the system to the audio output of a com puter’s sound card
using the supplied Y-adapter cord.
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Connect the Y-adapter cord’s
stereo plug to the
1
/8-inch stereo output
1
/8-inch
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
phono jacks.
(Illus)
Connecting to a Portable or
Home Stereo System
You can conn ect the system to a portable stereo system (such as a CD player
or cassette player) using the supplied
Y-adapter cord.
Connect the Y-adapter’s
plug to the input source’s
LINE OUT or headphone jack. Then
connect the Y-adapter’s right (red) and
left (white) phono plugs to the system’s
R
(red) and L (white)
jacks.
1
/8-inch stereo
1
/8-inch stereo
INPUT
phono
Notes:
• If you use the input source’s LINE
OUT jack, the source’s volume
control has no effect. Use the system’s volume control.
• If you use the input source’s headphone jack, you can use either the
input source’s or the system’s volume control.
Or, using a shielded audio cable with
left and right phono plugs at each end
(such as Cat. No. 42-2356, not supplied), you can connect the system between your home stereo system’s right
and left LINE OUT jacks and the system’ s
R
(red) and L (white)
INPUT
phono jacks. Use the system’s volume
control.
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CONNECTING THE
SPEAKERS
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to fit text mar-
1. Route the speaker wires from the
satellite speakers to the system.
2. Conn ect the left satellite spea ker’s
wire’s to the system’s
SPEAKER L
and black to black). Hold down the
tab, insert the end of the wire, then
rel ease t he ta b.
3. Connect the right satellite
speaker’s wires to the system’s
SATELLITE SPEAKER R
(white to red and black to black).
Note:
For the best overall performance,
be sure you connect the satellite speaker wires according to the correct pola rity (+ and –).
terminal (white to red
SATELLITE
terminal
CONNECTING POWER
Plug the power cord into a standard AC
outlet.
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MOUNTING THE
SPEAKERS
Using a screw, you can mount t he satellite speakers on a wall. Drive a #10 or
larger screw into the wall. Then position the keyhole slot over the screw
head and slide down t he speaker until
it is secure.
(new Illus. r eques ted)
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