RCA SW200P User Manual

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200-Watt Powered Subwoofer

Your RCA PRO-SW200P 200-Watt
Powered Subwoofer is designed to give
you the best possible low-frequency sound
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 200-watt RMS amplifier with a
responsive, 12-inch coated paper cone
woofer — all housed in a ported bass-reflex
enclosure to produce tight, floor-rumbling
powerful bass (down to 36 Hz) that you
can feel as well as hear!

The infrared remote control lets you
regulate the subwoofer’s volume without
interrupting your listening.

Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut
filter and high- and low-level inputs so it is
easily incorporated into existing systems,
or it can be an integral part of a subwoofer/
satellite combination. Its other features
include:

Auto On/Off — automatically switches the
subwoofer’s amplifier to standby if the
subwoofer does not receive a signal for 8–11
minutes.

Power Indicator — the red indicator on
the subwoofer’s volume control lights
when the amplifier receives an audio
signal, and turns off when the amplifier
goes into standby mode, so you can see at
a glance when the subwoofer is operating.

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

Note: You need speaker wire (not
supplied) 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) to connect the subwoofer to an
amplifier or receiver’s subwoofer out or
pre out jacks.

Volume Control — lets you match the
subwoofer’s output level to your satellite
speakers’ output (if used). Rotate the
control clockwise to increase, or
counterclockwise to decrease, the
subwoofer’s output.

Phase (Polarity) Switch — Inverts the
subwoofer’s output polarity so you can set
it to match the main speakers.

Frequency Hz Control — lets you set the
high frequency cutoff point. Rotated fully
clockwise, the subwoofer cuts high
frequencies over 200 Hz. Rotated fully
counterclockwise, it cuts high frequencies
over 50 Hz.

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Remote Control — lets you control the
subwoofer’s volume from up to 30 feet
away. When you press

UP

on the remote control, just point the

VOLUME DOWN/

remote control at the subwoofer’s infrared
lens.

Note: If you lose your remote control, the
subwoofer will still operate. Simply
unplug the subwoofer for about 10
seconds, then plug it back in. Use the
volume control on the front of the
subwoofer to adjust the volume. You can
order a replacement remote control
through your local RadioShack store.

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WARNING:

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

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To reduce the risk of fire or

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.

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

If your subwoofer needs servicing,
contact your local RadioShack store.

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

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• Unplug the subwoofer power cord
from the electrical outlet if it will not
be used for a long time.

• Only connect this unit to a power
supply of the type described in the
owner’s manual 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 the plug, the outlet, and
the point where the cord exits the
unit.

Placing the subwoofer on the same stand
or shelf as your turntable can result in a
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.

• 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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• 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 subwoofer 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.

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
you place the subwoofer 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.

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