Optimus STS 600 User Manual

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Cat. No. 40-4066

STS 600 61/2-Inch Two-Way Mini Tower Speaker

Your Optimus STS 600 61/2-Inch Two­Way Mini Tower Speaker is a two-way
acoustic suspension speaker that uses

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a 6

/2-inch vacuum-formed polypropy­lene woofer that yields excellent low­end response and tight, clean bass. A

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/4-inch urethane-treated cloth soft
dome tweeter provides clear and n atu­ral high-frequency sound reproduction.

The speaker cabinet is solid in con­struction and finished in genuine wood­grain vinyl.

The decorative grille is acoustically
transparent.

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Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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All Rights Reserved.

You need speaker wire (not sup-

Note:

plied) to connect your speaker. Please
read this entire manual before you con­nect your speaker.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Cautions:

• To preven t the cabinet from warp­ing or discoloring, do no t place t he
speaker where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or ex ce ssi ve humid­ity.

• Do not place t he speaker whe re it
might be knocked over or hit by
falling objects.

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Where and how you position your
speakers has a great effect on the
overall sound of your system.

For the best stereo effect, position
each speaker an equal distance fro m
the center of your listening area.

If you must place speakers farther
apart than recommended, you can turn
them slightly toward each other to
achieve a more realistic effect.

For a slight increase in bass response,
place your speakers against a wall or in
a corner.

speaker’s maximum power rating
(see “Specifications”).

• To avoid any damage to the
speaker or amplifier/receiver, turn
off the amplifier/receiver before
making connections.

Your local RadioShack store has a
wide selection of speaker wire. We rec­ommend you use color-coded or
marked wire to help you correctly con­nect the wire. Some color-coded wires
have a stripe running down one side of
the conductors. Some marked wires
have ridges alo ng on e s id e of the con­ductors.

With a pair of speakers in their approx­imate locations, measure th e distance
from each speaker to the amplifier. Use
18-gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for
distances up to 50 feet. For greater dis­tances, use 16-gauge wire.

1. Split apart about 4 inches of
speaker wire on each end.

Avoid placing your speak ers on a sur­face that absorbs sound, s uch as thick
carpeting.

Experiment to find the best setup for
your sound system.

CONNECTING TO AN
AMPLIFIER

Cautions:

• You can use an am plifier/receiver
with a power handling rating
higher than that of the speaker, but
take care never to exceed the

2. Use a wire stripper to strip
of insulation from each wire end.
Twist the loose wire strands to pre­vent the wires from shorting.

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/4 inch

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3. Press the right speaker’s negative
(–) terminal tab and in sert one of
the bare wire ends into the open­ing. Then release the tab.

4. Press the right speaker’s positive
(+) terminal tab and insert the
other bare wire en d into the open­ing. Then release the tab.

5. Insert the other end of the wire you
inserted into the right speaker’s
negative (–) terminal into your
amplifier/receiver’s right negative
(–) speaker terminal.

: For the maximum bass

Note

response and the best perfor­mance, be sure your speaker
wires are properly connected
according to their polarity (+ to +
and – to –).

6. Connect the remaining wire t o the
amplifier/receiver’s right positive
(+) speaker terminal.

7. Repeat this process to connect
another speaker to your amplifier/
receiver’s left speaker terminals.

CARE AND
MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus S TS 600 61/2-Inch Two­Way Mini Tower Speaker is an exam ­ple of superior design and craftsman­ship. The following suggestions will
help you care for your speaker so you
can enjoy it for years.

• Handle the speaker gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it!

• Use and store the speaker only in
normal temperature environments.

• To maintain the spe aker c abinet’s
finish, do not let it come in co ntact
with water vapor, alcohol, ben­zene, insecticide, or similar liquids.
Do not place a plastic covering on
top of the speaker, as t he plastic’s
color could come off and stick to
the finish.

• Clean the speaker cabinet with a
soft, dry cloth.

• Never touch the s pea ke r element s
with your hands or expose them to
excessive shocks. If they become
dented or bent, the sound distorts.

Caution:

damage your speaker by cleaning
it with a vacuum cleaner. Instead,
use a feather duster or a soft cloth.

Modifying or tampering with the speak­er’s internal components can c ause a
malfunction and might invalidate your
speaker’s warranty. If your speaker is
not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assis­tance.

You might permanently

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SPECIFICATIONS

Speaker Complement ...............Woofer: 61/2-Inch Vacuum-Formed Polypropylene

Tweeter:

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/4-Inch Urethane-Treated Cloth Dome

Impedance ................................................................................. 8 Ohms (Nominal)

Frequency Response........................................................................55 Hz–20 kHz

Power Handling (RMS).............................................................................75 Watts

Maximum Power ..................................................................................... 150 Watts

Sensitivity.......................................................................................................89 dB

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Dimensions (H × W × D, without grille).............................28

/2 × 81/2 × 101/2 Inches

(728 × 216 × 267 mm)

Shipping Weight...........................................................................20.5 lbs (9.29 kg)

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

RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defects for 5 years from date of purchase from Radio
Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and de alers.
Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply

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does not c over transportat ion costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or
accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK M AKES 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 purchaser.

This warranty gives you speci fic legal rights and you may also have ot her rights which vary fr om
state to state.

as proof of pu rc hase dat e to any Radi o S ha c k store. Warranty

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