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PA-115 15 -Inch 2-Way Speaker
Your Radio Shack PA-115 15-Inch 2-Way
Speaker is designed to deliver uniform
sound dispersion with excellent sound
quality. Your speaker’s protective corner s
and carrying handle make it portable, so
you can use it anywhere you need it. It is
ideal for c lubs, schools, churches, confer ence rooms, auditoriums, and other locations that require controlled sound
coverage.
The PA-115’s 15-inch woofer and piezo
horn tweeter make it suitable for voice or
music. Its
minal posts make it easy to connect to any
amplifier. You can connect two PA-115s
to a stereo amplifier for stereo sound.
1
/4-inch phone jack and two ter-
Cat. No. 40-1415
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
An ideal speake r system cover s the lis tening area with a consistent volume level
without reverberation (echo) or “dead”
spots (areas without sound).
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To cover a wide ar ea, you migh t need on e
or more additional PA-115s. If you use
more than one PA-115, overlap the
speakers’ projection areas to prevent
dead spots.
CONNECTING THE PA-115
Note:
Be sure your amplifier is turned off
before you make any wire connections.
Using the PA-115’s Terminal
Posts
Use color-coded, two-connector, 18gauge or larger speaker wire to connect
the PA-115 to an amplifier using the PA115’s terminal posts.
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Note:
You can find the proper speaker
wire at your local Radio Shack store.
Speaker wire has two individual conductors (wire s) cover ed with insula tion, and is
often marked to he lp you ma ke the prop er
connections. Insulation on one s ide of the
wire mi
Or, the two conductors mi
ht have a ridge or colored stripe.
ht be different
colors (silver and copper, for example).
For the best bass response, be sure to
connect + on the speaker to + on the amp
and – on the speaker to – on the amp.
1. Separate the conductors at each end
for about 2 inches .
2. Strip away
1
/2 inch of insulation from
the end of each conductor.
4. Hand ti
hten the terminal to secure
the wire in place.
5. Connect the conductor’s other
stripped end to the amplifier’s positive (+) terminal.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 to connect the PA1 15 to the amplif ie r’s ne
ative ( –) te r-
minal.
Using the PA-115’s Phone Jack
Instead of using the speaker’s terminal
posts, you can use the speaker’s phone
jack to make the connection.
If your ampli fier has a n 8- ohm phone jack,
you can use speaker cable that has a
phone plu
Shack Cat. No. 42-2470) to connect the
PA-115’s
fier’s phone jack.
on each end (such as Radio
1
/4-inch phone jack to the ampli -
3. Unscrew the PA-115’s positive (+)
terminal and insert a conductor’s
stripped end into the hole on the si de
of the terminal post. If the wire is too
lar
e to insert into the hole, strip
away some conductor to reduce the
wire’ s size.
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Or, if your amplifier does not have an 8ohm phone jack, you can use speaker
wire that has a phone plu
connect the PA-115’s
on one end to
1
/4-inch phone jack
to the amplifie r’ s terminals.
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Connecting Two P A-115s
to a Monaural Amplifier
You can connect a second PA-115 to
cover a wider l istening area. The PA-115
puts an 8-ohm load on the amplifier. If
you connect a second PA-115 in series,
the load in creases to 16 ohms. I f you connect a second PA- 115 in parallel, the load
decreases to 4 ohms. Check your amplifier’s specifications to see whi ch connection to use.
Connect the other PA-115’s terminals to
the amplifier’s corresponding right speaker terminals.
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack PA-115 15-Inch 2-Way
Public Address Speaker is an example of
superior desi gn and craf tsmanship. These
suggestions will help you care for the
speaker so you can enjoy it for years.
Connecting Two PA-115s to
a Stereo Amplifier
You can c onnect two PA-115s to a s tereo
amplifier for stereo sound. Connect one
PA-115’s positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals to the amplifier’s corr esponding
positive and negative left speaker terminals.
• Keep the PA-115 dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately.
• Keep the PA-115 away from dust and
dirt.
Caution:
er elements wi th a v acuum c leaner . Doing
so might cause permanent damage. Use
a feather duster or soft cloth instead.
Do not clean t he grille or sp eak-
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type ............................................................ Two-Way System with Tuned Port Enclosure
Speaker Driver s.................. 15-Inch Woofer and 3.1-Inch x 7.4-Inch Horn Piezo Tw eeter
Power Handling............... ............ .............. ............. ............ .............. .........100 W atts RMS
Maximum Power ...... .......................... ............................................................. ... 200 Watts
Frequency Range....... ..... .... ... ..... .... ..... ... ... ..... .... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ... ..... .. 30 Hz - 27 kHz
Impedance.... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........... .......... ........ ............ .......... ... 8 Ohms
3
3
3
/4
Dimensions ..................................................................27
/4 x 19
Shipp in g Wei g ht .......... .......... .. .......... .......... ......... ... .......... ......... ... ......... .......... ....... 4 6 Lb s .
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
x 13
/4
Inches (HWD)
This product is warranted agai nst defects for 5 years from date of purchase from
Radio Shack company -owned stor es and autho rized Radi o Shack franc hisees an d
dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply
bring your Radio Shac k sale s slip
store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.
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THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
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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 other rights
which vary from state to state.
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