Radio Shack 32-2001, 811081640B, MPA-40, 02A00 User Manual

MPA-40 20-Watt PA Amplifier
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Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Features ................................................................................................................... 3
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 4
Presetting the Controls ....................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Location .................... .... ... ....................................... ... ...................... 4
Making Connections ............................................................................................... 4
Speakers .................................................................................................................. 5
Speaker Phasing ................................................................................................ 5
Determining Total Speaker Impedance .............................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................. .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ......... 7
One Speaker ................................................................................................ 7
Two or More Speakers Without Transformers .......... ................................... 7
Multiple Speakers with Transformers ........................................................... 9
Controls and Operation ........................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 12
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 13
Replacing Fuses ................. ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... .................... 13
DC Cable .................................................. ....................................... ... ... ... . 13
Amplifier ..................................................................................................... 13
Specifications .......................... .......................... ...................... ....................... ....... 14
Notes ...................................................................................................................... 15
2000 Tandy Corporation.
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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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All Rights Reserved.
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Features
Your RadioShack 20-Watt PA Amplifier gives you 20 watts of solid power for your PA system. Its wide frequency re­sponse easily handles amplification of voice and music. It operates on either 120 volts AC or 12 volts DC power so you can use it anywhere you want to de­liver special announcements or play mu­sic with great sound.
Its features include:
Microphone Jacks
— let you connect
up to two dynamic microphones.
Input Jacks
— let you connect auxiliary equipment, such as a CD player, tape deck, or receiver, for music and special effects.
Individual Microphone Controls —
let you separately adjust the volume of each microphone.
Master Volume Control
— lets you ad-
just the overall sound level.
Auxiliary Volume Control
— lets you adjust the volume of the connected equipment.
Tone Control
— lets you customize the sound to suit your personal preferences, depending on the acoustics, speakers, and sound source.
Your amplifier is ETL listed to UL stan­dards and meets all applicable FCC standards.
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
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt­age within the product’s enclosure that might be of suf­ficient magnitude to consti­tute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
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Five Speaker Terminals
speaker connection easy.
— make
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Preparation
PRESETTING THE CONTROLS
Warning:
amplifier could damage your hearing or the speakers connected to the amplifi­er’s output.
To avoid accidentally overdriving a channel or prematurely amplifying an audio input, set all the amplifier’s front­panel controls to their lowest settings.
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A sudden high output from the
Making Connections
To avoid sudden audio from the input sources, be sure all audio devices are turned off before you connect them to the amplifier.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Choose a location with adequate venti­lation. Do not place the amplifier on thick carpeting or cushions (which can restrict the air flow) or near a heat sour ce, such as a heat vent or radiator (which can cause the amplifier to overheat).
Be sure you connect all auxiliary equipment and speakers before connecting and turning on power.
AUX/CD Input Jack
high-level sound source (such as a tape deck, CD player, or receiver). To con­nect a stereo audio source to this ja ck, use a shielded Y-adapter (not supplied; available at your local RadioShack store).
PHONO Input Jack
ble with a moving magnetic cartridge. To
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— connect any
— connect a turnta-
avoid sound distortion, do not connect a high-level audio input source to this jack.
GROUND Screw
wire (usually black or green) from your turntable to this screw to avoid a low-fre­quency hum. You can also use this screw to ground any other system con­nection.
— connect the ground
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PHONO/AUX/CD Switch
input source. Even if you connected auxiliary equipment to both the
AUX/CD
and only one source at a time.
Speaker Push Terminals
appropriate tab to open a terminal. In­sert the end of a speaker wire into the opening, then release the tab to close the terminal and secure the wire (see “Connecting Speakers” on Page 7).
AC Power Cord
simply plug this attached cord into a standard AC outlet.
4A/12V (4-Amp/12-Volt DC Power) Jack
— connect the supplied DC power
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input jacks, you can use
— to use AC power,
Speakers
— select the
PHONO
— press the
SPEAKER PHASING
Phasing is the direction the speaker cone moves with reference to the pola ri­ty of the connection wires. Proper phas­ing is important when you use more than one speaker in the same room or area. Out-of-phase speakers can lose up to one-half of their potential volume, and can have a significantly decreased bass effect.
Speakers are in phase if all the speaker cones move in the same direction when an equal signal is applied. Phasing is correct if you observe the correct polari­ty (+ to + and – to –) when connecting the speakers.
cable’s barrel plug to this jack if you want to temporarily power the amplifier from your vehicle’s 12-volt ba ttery . Then connect the cable’s other end to your vehicle’s 12-volt accessory sock et (such as a cigarette-lighter socket).
Cautions:
• Your vehicle must have a negative­ground electrical system. If you are not sure it does, check with your vehicle dealer.
• Unplug the AC power cord before you connect the DC power cable. Likewise, disconnect the DC power cable before you plug in the AC power cord.
Most speaker terminals are color-coded or have a mark that indicates the termi­nal’s polarity. Usually, terminals with positive polarity are red or have a plus symbol (+), and terminals with negative polarity are black or have a minus sym­bol (–). If the speaker terminals ar e un­marked, follow these steps to determine their polarity.
1. Remove about 1 inch of insulation from both ends of a short piece of wire (not supplied; available at your local RadioShack store). Then twist the exposed wire to secure all its strands.
2. Connect one end of the wire to one of the speaker terminals.
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3. Touch the positive end of a 1.5-volt flashlight battery to the speaker ter­minal that does not have the wire attached to it.
4. Touch the negative end of the bat­tery with the lose end of the wire attached to the other speak er termi­nal. Note the direction of the cone movement — inward or outward.
5. If the speaker cone moves outward, the speaker terminal where you touched the positive end of the bat­tery is positive. Mark that terminal with a + and mark the other term ina l with a –.
If the speaker cone moves inward, the speaker terminal with the wire attached that touched the negative end of the battery is positive. Mark that terminal with a + and mark the other terminal with a –.
6. Remove the wire.
Repeat Steps 2–6 for each speaker with unmarked terminals you plan to connect to the amplifier.
DETERMINING TOTAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
ed in series, parallel, or series/parallel combined.
Note:
We recommend that you use speakers that are rated the same (for example, all 8-ohm speakers) for all se­ries or parallel connections.
• Speakers are connected in series when the first speaker ’s positive ter ­minal is connected to the next speaker’s negative terminal. Deter­mine the total impedance of speak­ers connected in series by adding up the individual impedances of all the connected speakers.
For example, if you want to connect two 8-ohm speakers in series, add 8 (the impedance of one speaker) plus 8 (the impedance of the other speaker) for a total speaker imped­ance of 16 ohms.
• Speakers are connected in parallel when all their negative terminals are connected together and all their positive terminals are connected together. For speakers rated the same, find the total impedance of speakers connected in parallel by dividing the impedance of one speaker by the number of speakers.
Caution:
that is higher than 16 ohms ( than 4 ohms can damage your amplifier or speakers. Be sure to make the proper connections.
Before you connect speakers to the am­plifier, you must determine the total speaker impedance. In determining the total speaker impedance, you must first determine if your speakers are connect-
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A total speaker impedance
Ω)
or lower
For example, if you want to connect two 8-ohm speakers in parallel, divide 8 (the impedance of one speaker) by 2 (the number of speak­ers) for a total speaker impedance of 4 ohms.
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• If you connect more than two speak­ers using only series or only parallel connections, the total impedance might exceed the amplifier’s maxi­mum impedance (16 ohms) or fall below its minimum impedance (4 ohms).
For example, if you connect four 8­ohm speakers:
–In series, the total impedance is 32
ohms (8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32). This exceeds the maximum rating.
–In parallel, the total impedance is 2
ohms (8 ÷ 4 = 2). This falls below the minimum rating.
You can arrive at a proper total impedance by combining series and parallel connections.
CONNECTING SPEAKERS
You need speakers and wire to com­plete the connections to your amplifier. Use 16-gauge wire or larger. For para llel connections or those involving more than two speakers, you also need wire connectors. All of these items are avail­able at your local RadioShack store.
You can connect one or more 4-, 8-, or 16-ohm speakers, with or without trans­formers, between the amplifier’s output and the speakers’ input. To ensure equal volume from each speaker, all the connected speakers should have the same impedance rating.
One Speaker
Connect the speaker’s negative (–) ter­minal to the amplifier’s terminal. Then connect the speaker’s positive (+) terminal to the amplifier’s terminal that matches the speaker’s im­pedance. For example, if you have an 8­ohm speaker, connect the speaker’s positive terminal to the amplifier’s 8-ohm terminal.
COM
8
(common)
Speaker
Two or More Speakers Without Transformers
Remove about 1 inch of insulation from both ends of each wire. Then twist the exposed wire to secure all its strands.
Connect the speaker wire to the amplifi­er by pressing down on the appropriate push terminal tab and inserting the end of the twisted wire into the terminal’s hole. Then release the tab to secure t he wire.
We recommend connections without transformers if the length of the connect­ing wires between the amplifier and the speakers is 50 feet or less.
When making connections without transformers, all the speakers must have the same impedance rating to en­sure equal volume from each speaker. When there is more than one speaker in a sound system, you must determine the total impedance of the speakers before
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you can make the correct connection. The total impedance of all the speakers must match one of the amplifier’s output
4
8
terminals (
,
, or
16
)
.
Speakers in Series
1. To determine the total impedance of speakers connected in series, add the impedance of all the speakers.
For example, if you want to connect two 8-ohm speakers in series, add 8 (the impedance of one speaker) plus 8 (the impedance of the other speaker) for a total speaker imped­ance of 16 ohms.
Speakers in Parallel
1. To determine the total impedance of speakers connected in parallel, divide the impedance of one speaker by the number of speakers.
For example, if you want to connect two 8-ohm speakers in parallel, divide 8 (the impedance of one speaker) by 2 (the number of speak­ers) for a total speaker impedance of 4 ohms.
Two 8
Speakers
2. Connect the speakers’ negative (–) terminals together.
Two 8
Speakers
2. Connect the first speaker’s positive (+) terminal to the second speaker’s negative (–) terminal.
3. Connect the first speaker’s nega­tive (–) terminal to the amplifier’s
COM
terminal.
4. Connect the second speaker’s posi­tive (+) terminal to the amplifier’s ter­minal that matches the total speaker impedance (
8
, in this example).
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3. Connect the speakers’ positive (+) terminals together.
4. Connect the speakers’ negative (–) terminals to the amplifier’s
COM
ter-
minal.
5. Connect the speakers’ positive (+) terminals to the amplifier’s terminal that matches the total speaker impedance (
, in this example).
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Series and Parallel Combined
If you must hook up more than two speakers, you might have to use a com­bination of series and parallel connec­tions to get a total impedance that matches one of the amplifier’s terminals.
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impedance of one pair of speakers) by 2 (the number of speaker pairs) for a total speaker impedance of 8 ohms.
5. Connect the negative (–) terminals of all pairs of speakers to the ampli-
COM
fier’s
terminal.
Four 8
Speakers
If you connect four 8-ohm speakers in series, the total impedance is 32 ohms (8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32). This exceeds the maximum rating.
If you connect these speakers in paral­lel, the total impedance is 2 ohms (8 ÷ 4 = 2). This falls below the minimum rat­ing.
You can arrive at a proper total imped­ance by combining series and parallel connections.
1. Group speakers into pairs.
2. Connect each pair of speakers in series.
For example, the total impedance of each pair of 8-ohm speakers is 16 ohms (8 + 8 = 16).
3. Connect the pairs of speakers in parallel.
4. To determine the total impedance of speakers connected in serial and parallel combined, divide the imped­ance of one pair of speakers by the number of pairs.
For example, if you want to connect four 8-ohm speakers in serial and parallel combined, divide 16 (the
6. Connect the positive (+) terminals of all pairs of speakers to the ampli­fier’s terminal that matches the total speaker impedance (
, in this
8
example).
Multiple Speakers with Transformers
For complex multiple-speaker arrange­ments that require many speakers and long runs of connecting wire, we recom­mend you use a line transformer (not supplied), available at your local Ra­dioShack store.
Note:
When running lengths of wire longer than 50 feet, use wire that is heavier than 16 gauge.
There are several advantages to using transformers.
• You can connect speakers with dif­ferent impedances without causing differences in output between the speakers.
• You can add or remove a speaker without having to recalculate the entire system’s impedance.
• You can reduce signal loss when you use speaker wire over 50 feet long.
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Taps
You need a separate transformer for each speaker.
Line transformers have several connec­tors called taps.
The primary taps (on one side of the transformer) are the inputs and are ra ted in watts. The secondary taps (on the op­posite side of the transformer) are the outputs and are rated in ohms.
Cautions:
• Before you connect the speakers, be sure the total wattage of the pri­mary taps you intend to use does not exceed the amplifier ’s maximum 20-watt output power rating.
• Avoid multiple connections to the amplifier’s
70V
and
COM
terminals.
Follow these steps to make t he connec­tions.
1. Connect a wire from the amplifier’s
70V
terminal to the transformer’s pri­mary tap that matches your speaker’s wattage rating.
Note:
Usually, the wattage connec­tions on the primary side of the transformer are the same for all speakers. If you want a particular speaker to have a higher volume level, use a higher wattage tap on the primary side of its transformer.
Primary Taps
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Secondary Taps
2. Connect a wire from the amplifier’s
COM
terminal to the COM taps on
the transformer’s primary side.
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3. Connect a wire from the speaker’s positive (+) terminal to the trans­former’s secondary tap that matches the speaker’s total imped­ance (4, 8, or 16 ohms).
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Controls and Operation
MICROPHONE 1 and 2 Inputs
nect any standard dynamic micro­phones.
POWER Switch and Indicator
the bottom half of the switch to tu rn on the amplifier. The indicator lights. Press the top half of the switch to turn off the amplifier. The indicator goes off.
MASTER VOLUME Control
the overall loudness level of all sources equally. With the amplifier turned on and the audio input source turned on (and set to play, if needed), set this control to its mid-range setting ( trol again after adjusting the source mix­ing controls.
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). Adjust this con-
— con-
— press
— controls
4. Connect a wire from the speaker’s negative (–) terminal to the COM tap on the transformer’s secondary side.
the two microphones to get the proper volume and balance.
PHONO/AUX Source Mixing Control
— adjusts the input level of the
AUX/CD
or volume and balance.
TONE Control
quality according to the speakers, sound source, and room acoustics. Turn toward a low-frequency tone, or toward adjust it toward a high-frequency tone.
Notes:
• Leaving a flat, unadjusted tone.
sound source for the best
— adjusts the sound
LOW
to adjust the sound toward
TONE
set to
HIGH
PHONO
TONE
HIGH
to
produces
Caution:
ume level too high. Doing so might over­load the system.
MIC 1 and MIC 2 Source Mixing Con­trols
Be careful not to raise the vol-
— adjust the input level for each of
• If feedback occurs, turn toward ume.
LOW
or turn down the vol-
TONE
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Troubleshooting
If you should run into difficulties, check the wiring of the system. Are there any short circuits in the speaker wiring? Have you provided adequate ventila­tion? Did you calculate speaker imped­ance correctly?
Be sure microphones and connecting cables are not defective.
Be sure you are using large enough speaker wire. You should always use 16-gauge (or larger) wire. The l onger the run of speaker wire, the heavier the gauge should be.
If you have feedback problems, re posi­tion your microphones and speakers, or adjust lower setting.
TONE
MASTER VOLUME
or
to a
If the amplifier does not work at all, check the fuse on the rear panel. If it is blown, replace it with one of the same size and type (see “Replacing Fuses” on Page 13).
If you are operating the unit from a 12­volt DC power source, check the fuse in the supplied cable that connects to your vehicle’s 12-volt accessory socket. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a 4-amp 125-volt fuse (see “Replacing Fuses” on Page 13).
If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local RadioShack store for assis­tance.
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Care and Maintenance
To enjoy your amplifier for a long time:
• Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the amplifier only in normal temperature environments.
• Handle the amplifier gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.
• Keep the amplifier away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the amplifier with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the amplifi­er’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty. If your amplifier is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
REPLACING FUSES
DC Cable
Amplifier
The power fuse protects your amplifier from power (voltage or current) surges when operating it from an AC power source. If the POWER indicator does not light when you press fuse and replace it with one of the same size and type. (A spare fuse is taped to the back of the amplifier.)
Follow these steps to replace the ampli­fier’s fuse.
1. Unplug the amplifier’s power cord.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, push and turn the fuse holder’s cap coun­terclockwise until the fuse holder pops out.
3. Remove the fuse holder and replace the fuse.
4. Slide the fuse holder back in place then, using a flat-blade screwdriver, push and turn the fuse holder’s cap fully clockwise to secure it.
POWER
, check the
The supplied cable is equipped with a 4A 125V fuse (in line) to protect your amplifier from voltage surges and abnor­mal conditions. If the power indicator does not light when you press check the fuse and, if necessary, re­place it with one of the same size and type.
To replace the fuse, unscrew the tip of the cigarette-lighter plug. Then remove the old fuse and insert the new fuse. Se­cure the fuse by reattaching the plug’s tip.
POWER
,
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Specifications
Output Power at 1 kHz, 10% THD ............................................................................... 20 Watts
THD at 1W, 1 kHz Low-Pass Filter
MIC1 .............................................................................................................................. 1%
MIC2 .............................................................................................................................. 1%
AUX CD ......................................................................................................................... 1%
PHONO ......................................................................................................................... 1%
Input Sensitivity at 10% THD, 1 kHz
MIC1 ........................................................................................................................ 2.5 mV
MIC2 ........................................................................................................................ 2.5 mV
AUX CD .................................................................................................................. 150 mV
PHONO ................................................................................................................... 3.5 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Input Shorted) with 30 kHz Low-Pass Filter
MIC1 .......................................................................................................................... 60 dB
MIC2 .......................................................................................................................... 60 dB
AUX CD ..................................................................................................................... 65 dB
PHONO ..................................................................................................................... 65 dB
Frequency Response at 8 ohms, 1W
MIC1 ........................................................................................................... 130 Hz–20 kHz
MIC2 ........................................................................................................... 130 Hz–20 kHz
AUX CD ...................................................................................................... 130 Hz–20 kHz
PHONO ................................................................................. 100 Hz 12 dB 10 kHz–13 dB
Hum and Noise at 8 ohms
at Master Volume Minimum ........................................................................................ 1 mV
at Master Volume Maximum ..................................................................................... 10 mV
Tone Control (High Cut at 10 kHz) .................................................................................. –15 dB
Power Requirement ........................................................................................... 120V AC 60 Hz
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Dimensions (HWD) ......................................................................... 3
Weight ................................................................................................................................... 9 lb
/16 × 123/4 × 105/8 Inches
(99.5 × 324 × 270 mm)
(4.08 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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Notes
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radi oSha ck 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 WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT T O 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 IND IRECT, 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 limit a­tion 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 option, un­less 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 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 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 reinstallat i on. 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
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