Radio Shack STS 800 User Manual

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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
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/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.
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
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.
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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
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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
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SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker Complement ...............Woofer: 81/4-Inch Vacuum-Formed Polypropylene
Midrange: 5-Inch Polypropylene
Tweeter:
Impedance ................................................................................. 8 Ohms (Nominal)
Frequency Response........................................................................45 Hz–20 kHz
Power Handling (RMS) ....................... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. 100 Watts
Maximum Power ..................................................................................... 200 Watts
Sensitivity.......................................................................................................88 dB
Dimensions (H×W×D) .............................................................34 × 9
Shipping Weight ..............................................................................26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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/4-Inch Mylar Dome
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/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-
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A Division of Tandy Corporation
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