Radio Shack 40-215 User Manual

15” PA Speaker

40-215

Setting Up and Using Your Speaker

Placing Y our Speaker

Place your speaker in the desired location on a flat, hard surface. Do not hang it.

Connecting Your Speaker

Rear of sample amplifier

Specifications

Power Handling..................................150W RMS

300W Max Power

Unit Dimensions..................25 3/8 x 117 7/8 x 13

Frequency Response....................35 - 18,000 Hz

Impedance...............................................8 ohms

S.P.L.(1 Watt/1Meter).......................... 95 +/-2 dB

Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Actual product may vary from the product images

shown in this document.

Care and Service

Using the Speaker Terminals

1.Connect one pair of speaker wires(not supplied) to the color-coded connectors on the back of the speaker , an d match the connectors to your amplifier.

• Or, yo u can use more than one speaker .

This results in an 8-ohm load on the

MONO plug

amplifier. If you connect a second speaker in series, the load increases to 16 ohms. If you connect a second speaker in parallel, the load decreases to 4 ohms. Check your amplifier’s specifications to determine the best connection.

2.To insert the speaker wire, press down on the red or black push-relea se button on the back of the speaker and ins ert the tip of the speaker wire.

Using the Mono Plug

Plug the1/4-inch Mono plug (not supplied) into the MONO jack on rear of the speaker, and plug the other end into your amplifier’s

OUTPUT jack.

Push-release button

Operation

Adjust the amplifier’s volume to the desired listening level.

Cautions:

• Do not use the speaker terminals and Mono plug connections at same

time.

• To protect your hearing, set the audio source’s volume to the minimum

level.

• Make sure the audio source’s power is turned off.

Keep your speaker dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your speaker only in room temperature environments. Handle your speaker carefully; do not drop it. Keep your speaker away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

If your speaker is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website (www.radioshack.com),

Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning them with a v acuum cleaner . Use a feather duster or a soft, loose cloth instead.

or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the speaker’s internal compon ents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.

Limited 90-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED W ARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HA VE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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 o pti on, u nless o t her wise pr ov i ded b y law : ( a) corr ect the defect by product repair witho ut c har ge f or parts and labor; (b) repl ace 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 remainder 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, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facil it y; (c ) consumables such as fuses or batteries ; (d ) c osme tic damage; (e) transportation, shippi ng o r i nsur ance c ost s; or (f) c ost s of pr oduc t r emoval, 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

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