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Cat. No. 40-4068
STS 800 8-Inch Three-Way Tower Speaker
Your Optimus STS 800 8-Inch ThreeWay Tower Speaker is a three-way
acoustic suspension speaker that uses
an 8-inch vacuum-formed polypropylene woofer that yields excellent lowend response and tight, clean bass. A
5-inch polypropylene midrange provides accurate midrange response,
and a
3
/4-inch Mylar® dome wide dispersion tweeter provides clear and natural high-frequency sound
reproduction.
The speaker cabinet is solid in construction and finished in genuine woodgrain vinyl.
The decorative grille is acoustically
transparent.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioS hack is a trademark used by Tandy Cor poration
Mylar is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company..
All Rights Reserved.
You need speaker wire (not sup-
Note:
plied) to connect your speaker. Please
read through this entire manual before
you connect your speaker.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Cautions:
• To prevent 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
speaker has a great effect on the overall sound of your system.
For the best stereo effect, position
each speaker an equal distance fro m
each other and 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 on a shelf or table
positioned against a wall or in a corner.
higher than that of the speaker, but
take care never to exceed the
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 amplifier/receiver
with a power handling rating
2. Use a wire stripper to strip
of insulation from each wire end.
Twist the loose wire strands to prevent the wires from shorting.
2
1
/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 STS 800 8-I nch ThreeWay 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 speaker cabinet’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 the plastic’s
color could come off and stick to
the finish.
• Clean the speaker cabinet with a
soft, dry cloth.
Caution:
damage your speaker by cleaning
it with a vacuum cleaner. Instead,
use a feather duster or a soft cloth.
• Never touch the s pea ke r elem ents
with your hands or expose them to
excessive shocks. If they become
dented or bent, the sound distorts.
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
3
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Shipping Weight ..............................................................................26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
3
/4-Inch Mylar Dome
1
/2 × 1 1 Inches
(863 × 241 × 279 mm)
RadioShack Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for 5 years from date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply
your RadioShack sales slip
ranty doe s not cover transportation costs. Nor do es it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN , RADIOSHACK MAKES NO E XPRESS 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 specific legal rights and you ma y also have ot her rights which vary from
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-
bring
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
12/95Printed in the USA
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