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

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/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

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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

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/8-inch stereo output

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/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.

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/8-inch stereo

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/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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OPERATION

1. Turn on the audio source. Then
turn on the subwoofer ’s power by
rotating
wise until it clicks, and set it to a
comfortable listening level. The
power LED li ghts.

We recommend you test the sub­woofer and satellite speakers in
different locations to get the best
balance between your satellite
speakers and the subwoofer.

2. Rotate
the desired low frequency sound
level.

3. When you are finished using the
system, turn it off by rotating

UME/OFF/MAX

until it clicks. Then turn off the
audio source.

VOLUME/OFF/MAX

BASS/MIN/MAX

counterclockwise

clock-

to select

VOL-

CARE

Your Optimus PRO-SWS300 Ampli­fied Multimedia Subwoofer Satellite
Speaker System is a n example of su­perior design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you
care for the speaker system so you
can enjoy it for years.

• Keep the system dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can
corrode the electronic circuits.

• Use and store the system only in
normal temperature environ­ments. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic
parts.

• Handle the system gently and
carefully. Dropping it can damage
the circuit boards and can cau se
the speakers to work improperly.

• Keep the system away from dust
and dirt, which can cause prema­ture wear of parts.

• Wipe the system with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it look­ing new. Do not use harsh chemi­cals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the system.

Modifying or tampering with your sys­tem’s internal componen ts can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty. If your speaker system is
not operating as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assis­tance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Subwoofer Satellite Speaker

Speaker Size 4-Inch 3-Inch
Output power/THD 10% 12 W 5 W
Impedance 3.2 ohm 4 ohm
Frequency Response 60–300 Hz 300–20,000 Hz

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Dimensions (HWD) 10

SPL/1m/1w ..................................................................................................... 90 dB

Input Sensitivity ............................... Subwoofer 150 mV, Satellite Speaker 500 mV

Power Supply ................................................................................... AC 120V 60Hz

System Weight ................................................................................10.6 lbs (4.7 kg)

Accessory .................................................................................................... Y-Cable

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(271 ¥ 16 0 ¥ 235 mm) (156 ¥ 1 10 ¥ 149 mm)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warran ted by RadioShac k against man ufacturing defects in materi al and workman ­ship under norma l use for n inety (90) day s from the date of purc hase from Rad ioShack comp any­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRE SS 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
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL­ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHE R 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,
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 war ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purcha se da te to any Radio Shack st ore. Radi oSh ack will, at i ts option, un ­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by prod uct repair without char ge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pr oducts on which a refun d is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pro ducts may be used in the performan ce of
warranty service. Rep aired or replaced parts and prod ucts are warranted for the remainde r 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, impr oper or abnormal usa ge, failure to fol low i nstruct ions , imprope r insta llation or
maintenance, alterati on, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Autho rized Service Facilit y; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos metic dam age; ( e) trans por tation, sh ipping or insuranc e cost s; or ( f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have oth er 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

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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