RCA 40-5023 User Manual

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Your RCA PRO-SW60P 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer is designed to give you the best possible low frequency sound quality for the ultimate home theater experience. You will be astonished by the realism it adds to movie sound effects and the power it lends to all kinds of music.

The subwoofer combines the power of a built-in 60-watt RMS amplifier with a responsive, 8-inch paper cone woofer — all housed in a tuned-port bass-reflex enclosure to produce tight, floorrumbling, powerful bass (down to 50 Hz) that you can feel as well as hear! The

POWER indicator lets you see at a glance

when the subwoofer is operating.

Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut filter and high and low level inputs, making it easy to incorporate into existing systems, or you can use it as an integral part of a subwoofer/satellite combination.

It also has these features:

Auto On/Off — automatically switches the PRO-SW60P’s amplifier to standby if the subwoofer does not receive a signal for about 11 minutes.

Note: You need speaker wire (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver’s speaker outputs.

Low Level Input — lets you connect the subwoofer to an amplifier’s or receiver’s subwoofer out or pre out jacks. These inputs automatically sum left and right channel information.

Note: You need phono cables (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to connect the subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver’s subwoofer out or pre out jacks.

Vol um e C on tr o l — lets you match the PRO-SW60P’s output level to your satellite speakers’ output (if used).

Frequency HZ — controls the high frequency cutoff point. Rotated fully clockwise, it cuts high frequencies over 200 Hz. Rotated fully counterclockwise, it cuts high frequencies over 50 Hz.

Standby Indicator — lights when the subwoofer is connected to power but not receiving a signal.

High Level Input — lets you connect the subwoofer to an amplifier’s or receiver’s speaker outputs.

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WARNING:

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To reduce the risk of fire or

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK

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.

• Unplug the PRO-SW60P’s power cord from the electrical outlet if it will be left unused for a long time.

• Only connect this unit to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the unit.

• Route the power-supply cord so it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit.

• Placing the subwoofer on the same stand or shelf as your turntable can result in low frequency rumble or acoustic feedback.

Cautions:

• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this subwoofer to rain or moisture.

• Do not place the subwoofer with its metal plate against the floor.

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• Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel, as this might result in electrical shock or damage to the unit.

• If your PRO-SW60P needs servicing, contact your local RadioShack store.

• To prevent electrical shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

• Place the subwoofer away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

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Cautions:

• To prevent the cabinet from warping or discoloring, do not place the subwoofer in a place where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.

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you place the PRO-SW60P at least 4 inches away from the wall, and at least 2–3 feet away from your television or computer’s disk drive system so the subwoofer’s magnet will not distort the colors of your TV picture or erase your floppy disks.

• Do not place the subwoofer where it might be knocked over or exposed to falling objects.

• The metal control panel on the back of the PRO-SW60P acts as the heat sink for the subwoofer’s internal amplifier. Therefore, place the unit at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from a wall, and do not let anything come into contact with this panel.

Where and how you position your subwoofer greatly affects its bass response. Adjusting the subwoofer’s volume control in relation to the left and right speakers and adjusting the subwoofer’s high cut filter also affects your speakers’ overall sound.

Although low frequencies are nondirectional, factors such as room reflections, standing waves, resonance and absorption strongly affect your subwoofer’s performance. For maximum bass output, place your subwoofer in a corner. To reduce output, move it away from corners and back walls. Even slightly moving the subwoofer can have a major effect on bass response.

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Using the supplied screws, secure the four protective feet (packed separately) into the pre-drilled holes at each corner of the cabinet’s bottom.

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You can connect your PRO-SW60P to an amplifier/receiver’s subwoofer out or pre out jacks or speaker terminals.

Notes:

• You can connect your PRO-SW60P to your TV if it has variable line out jacks.

• See “Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals”or “Connecting to Speaker Terminals” on Page 4.

Caution: To avoid any damage to the subwoofer or amplifier, disconnect power from your components before making any connections.

We recommend that you test the subwoofer in different locations to determine where the best balance is between your satellite speakers (if used) and subwoofer. We also recommend that

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Use this connection if your amplifier/ receiver has jacks labeled SUBWOOFER OUT or PRE OUT. Do not use the PRE OUT jacks if they are already connected by cables or jumpers to your amplifier.

Right Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

+ – + –

Amplifier/Receiver

Sub Out/Pre Out Terminal

Right Speaker Left Speaker

+ – + –

Amplifier/Receiver

+ R – – L +

HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT

+ R – – L +

HIGH LEVEL INPUT

Amplifier/Receiver

HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT

SUB OUT/PRE OUT TERMINAL

LOW LEVEL

INPUT

LOW LEVEL

INPUT

VOLUME CONTROL

MIN MAX

VOLUME CONTROL

FREQUENCY

Left Speaker

POWER

200

POWER

200

jacks, which will allow the PRO-SW60P’s volume to change with the TV’s volume. Refer to your TV owner’s manual. Also, you can connect to the TV line out and then adjust the TV volume up or down. If the subwoofer volume changes with the TV volume, then the TV line out is variable.

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Connect the amplifier/receiver’s speaker output terminals to the PRO-SW60P’s

HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals. Be

sure to connect the terminals in phase, connecting positive (+) to positive and negative (–) to negative.

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1. Connect the PRO-SW60P’s

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LOW

LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier/

receiver’s sub out or pre out jacks (or TV’s audio line out jacks).

2. Connect your satellite speakers (if any) to the amplifier’s or receiver’s output terminals as they would normally be connected.

Notes:

• On some receivers/amplifiers, the subwoofer out is a single jack. Use a single phono cable (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to connect the subwoofer jack to the “L” input on the PRO-SW60P.

• When connecting to a TV, we recommend using variable line output

Right Speaker

+ – + –

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Left Speaker

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You can connect your left and right speakers to your amplifier/receiver (see “Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out Terminals”), or to the PRO-SW60P’s

LEVEL INPUT

speaker terminals (see

HIGH

“Connecting to Speaker Terminals”).

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If you use MEGACABLE, or any other high quality, low gauge speaker wire, the terminals will be too small to accommodate the wires. You need two pairs of speaker pins (available at your local RadioShack store) to make the connection. Follow these steps to connect the wires to each terminal using speaker pins.

1. Separate the conductors for a length of about 2 inches on the end of each wire. Then strip

/2 inch of insulation from the ends of each conductor and twist the wire ends.

2. Position each wire end between the open barrel ends of a speaker pin.

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POWER Indicator

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Plug the PRO-SW60P’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights red. If the subwoofer does not receive a signal for about 11 minutes, the amplifier goes into standby mode.

From Left or Right Speaker

3. Using a pair of pliers, crimp down the open barrel ends of the speaker pin to hold the wire end in place.

4. Plug the speaker pin into the proper

HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT terminal on

the PRO-SW60P.

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Once you have made all connections, follow these steps to adjust the PRO-SW60P’s volume.

1. Rotate

VOLUME CONTROL to MIN.

2. Turn on your amplifier/receiver and another component (such as a radio, cassette player, CD player, or turntable).

3. Begin play of an audio source (such as a radio) and adjust the amplifier/ speaker’s overall volume to a comfortable level. Rotate

CONTROL clockwise, a little at a

VOLUME

time, until you achieve a pleasing balance of bass between the PRO-SW60P and the main speakers (and satellite speakers, if used). Bass output should not overpower the main speakers, but should blend across the entire musical range.

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Once you have adjusted VOLUME

CONTROL, use the amplifier/receiver’s

volume control to control the speakers’ volume.

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FREQUENCY HZ adjusts the level

(between 50 Hz and 200 Hz) at which the subwoofer begins passing frequencies to other speakers. This control’s setting depends on the low frequency capabilities of your satellite speakers (if used), speaker placement, and other factors that affect bass performance.

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To enjoy your RCA PRO-SW60P 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer for a long time:

• Keep the subwoofer dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store the subwoofer only in normal temperature environments.

• Handle the subwoofer gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.

• Keep the subwoofer away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the subwoofer with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

While playing music, rotate

clockwise until it sounds like the music is too bass-heavy. Then rotate it counterclockwise until the bass sounds more natural.

If the mid-bass sounds natural but you want more low bass, rotate

counterclockwise a little, then rotate

VOLUME CONTROL clockwise by about

the same amount. This increases low bass output without affecting the mid-bass output.

To reduce low bass output without affecting the mid-bass output equally, rotate

FREQUENCY HZ clockwise and

VOLUME CONTROL counterclockwise.

FREQUENCY

Modifying or tampering with the subwoofer’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty.

This subwoofer has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your subwoofer is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THESHACK for assistance.

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Amplifier Output .................................................... 60W RMS (4 Ohms @ 10% THD)

50W RMS (4 Ohms @ 1% THD)

Crossover ............................................................................. 50 Hz–200 Hz Adjustable

Frequency Response .................................................................................. 50–200 Hz

Power Voltage .................................................................................... AC 120 V/60 Hz

Power Consumption ............................................................................................ 60W

Dimensions (HWD) ..................................................................... 10

Weight ............................................................................................... 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

/4 × 101/2 × 12 in.

(263 × 267 × 305 mm)

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warrante d by RadioSha ck against manufact uring defects in material and wor kmanship under normal use for one (1) year 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 WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTI TY WIT H 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 INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the pro duct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provid ed by law: (a) correct the def ect b y p rod uct repair without char ge for pa rts and labor; (b) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purch ase price. All replace d parts a nd produ cts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e property of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warranted for the remaind er 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 abnorm al usage, fai lure to follow instr uctions, i mproper installat ion or maintenance, alterat ion, lightning or ot her 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 dam age; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty give s you specific l egal rights, an d you may a lso have other r ights which var y from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service Wh at We Sell

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