RCA WSP200 User Manual

Wireless

WSP200

MHz

900

Radio Frequency

Speakers

with 900 MHz Transmitter

Freedom From Wires

listen

anywhere

in your home

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new WSP200 Wireless Stereo Speaker
System. This System uses the latest 900 MHz High Frequency Radio Signal that
can easily travel through walls, floors, ceilings or partitions to allow the finest
stereo sound reproduction.

You can use your Speakers almost anywhere in and around your home or, for
outdoor activities, just place them in the location of your choice. There is no
need to worry about cable connection between the transmitter and Speakers.
It is totally wireless!

Simply adjust the Volume and Tone Controls of the Speakers to your favorite
levels, sit back and enjoy music/sound programs from your Compact Disc, TV,
Hi-Fi Systems or Portable CD Player or Cassette/Radio.

INTRODUCTION

With any sound system, the quality of the music is only as good as the source.
In today’s recording industry, there is a great variation in both the quality and
clarity of music soundtracks.

Although CDs are digital in format, many are still reproductions of original ana­log recordings. As a result, some recordings (even some CDs) have a fairly high
noise level that when amplified produces undesirable background static or hiss.
This type of static tends to be more noticeable in some easy-listening or classical
music recordings, particularly those pieces that have relatively quiet passages
and/or prolonged orchestral pauses.

In order to combat this problem, the WSP200 incorporates a state of the art
filtering system that eliminates inherent background static without, in any way,
compromising the dynamic range of the Speakers.

The result of this technological breakthrough means that you, the listener, can
enjoy dynamic static-free music in an unlimited number of indoor and outdoor
settings… without the need for wires to transmit the audio signal.

A NOTE TO THE AUDIOPHILE

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

TRANSMITTER

1) LED Indicator (Power ON)

2) Power OFF Switch and Channel Selector

3) AUDIO IN Jack (L) - Connect to Music Source

4) AUDIO IN Jack (R) - Connect to Music Source

5) DC Input Jack

1

2

5
4
3

SPEAKER

6) Frequency Channel Selector

7) Tone Control Knob

8) Power OFF and Volume Control Knob

9) DC Input Jack

10) MODE Switch (To Select Left/Mono or Right Channel)

11) Battery Compartment

REMOVE BATTERIES IF NOT IN USE

FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM
IMPEDANCE
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER
POWER SOURCE

AC : 120V 60Hz
DC : BATTERIES "D"(1.5V) x 8

MADE IN CHINA

DC IN

WS-91

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7
8

9

10

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INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER

1) CONNECTING POWER
(A) DC OPERATION

Your Transmitter is supplied with a Battery
Tray. Insert four (4) x AA Alkaline batteries
(not supplied) to the battery slot as indicat­ed. Attach the battery tray to the bottom
of the Transmitter unit. Be sure to insert
the three plastic locks of the battery tray
into the openings of the transmitter base,
then slide to the front for firm attachment.

(B) AC OPERATION

Your system is supplied with one 600 mA
AC Adapter. Insert the plug of the AC
adapter in to the DC Jack at the rear of the
Transmitter, then plug the other end of the
AC Adapter in to a conveniently located
electrical wall outlet.

You are recommended to use the AC
Adapter as often as possible, as this is
still the most economical power source!

2) CONNECTING TO YOUR AUDIO SOURCE

• Connect one end of the supplied patch
cord to the Transmitter's Left

(WHITE) and

Right (RED) AUDIO IN Jacks

.

• Then connect the other end of the patch
cord to the Audio Sources Left (WHITE)

and Right (RED) AUDIO OUT Jacks.

You need to properly set up the Transmitter to send a wireless signal to the
Speakers. There are two things you must do. First, provide power to the
Transmitter, and second, connect the Transmitter to the Audio Source.

1 2 3

CHANNEL

OFF

SIZE "AA" x 4 PCS.

L - AUDIO IN - R

DC 6V

L

R

AUX. OUT

AUDIO SOURCE

(eg.: TV, VCR, HOME STEREO)

AUDIO IN

R

L

R

L

L - AUDIO IN - R

DC 6V

Battery Tray

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CONNECTING POWER
(A) DC OPERATION (with optional BP200SP

Battery Pack sold on page 11)

• Open the battery cover located at the back of
the Speaker unit. Insert the battery making
sure the side with the contacts (located on
the top edge) is inserted to make contact
with the coil springs inside the compart­ment. Push the battery all the way in until
you feel resistance from the coil springs
inside the compartment. Replace the battery
cover making certain the cover is secure
prior to moving the Speaker.

Note: Be sure the battery cover is secure ­a falling battery could cause personal injury
or damage to equipment.

(B) AC OPERATION

• Insert the power cord of the large sized 1300
mA AC Adapter (provided) into the DC IN
Jack located at the back of the Speaker unit.

• Plug the other end of the AC Adapter into

a

conveniently located electrical wall outlet.

(C) MODE SWITCH

• For normal stereo use, designate one Speaker
as LEFT channel and the other as RIGHT
channel. Simply set one Speaker to “L” for
Left and one to “R” for RIGHT. If you are
using a monaural system, set both speakers
to the MONO position (middle).

Follow the same steps, as completed above,
for the other Speaker.

WIRELESS SPEA KER SYSTEM
IMPEDANCE
MAXIMUM OUTPU T POWER
POWER SOURCE

AC : 120V 60H z
DC : BATTERIES "D"(1.5V) x 8

MADE IN CHINA

DC IN

L - MONO - R

MODE

WSP200

DC IN

L - MONO - R

MODE

Speaker

Unit

Speaker

Unit

Wall

Outlet

AC
Adapter
1300 mA

INSTALLING A SPEAKER

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OPERATION

Follow these steps to obtain maximum listening performance

1) Make sure that your Transmitter and Speakers are set up according to
the procedures given in this manual.

2) Turn on your Audio Source.

3) Switch the Transmitter to a Frequency Channel (Channel 1, 2, or 3) that
has no interference.

Refer to CHANNEL SELECT below for Precision Frequency Lock-In Tuning.

4) Rotate the CHANNELKnob on the front of the Speakers to select the
same channel (Channel 1, 2, or 3) selected on the Transmitter.

5) Turn ON each Speaker (Left and Right Speakers) by rotating the
VOLUME Control Knob. A‘click’ will be heard and the Power ON
Indicator (Red) will glow, yet when a Strong Transmission Signal is
received from the Transmitter, the Red Indicator will turn green.

6) Set each Speaker’s MODE switch to L (for the Left Stereo Speaker) and R

(for the Right Stereo Speaker) or MONO (if your sound source is mono­phonic) as desired.

7) Adjust each Speaker’s VOLUME Control and Tone Control Knobs to a
comfortable listening level to meet your your personal preference.

Be sure to turn off the Speakers and Transmitter when you are not using
them.

CHANNEL SELECT

The popular 900 MHZ High Frequency Technology is being widely applied to
Mobile Phones, Cordless Telephones and many more items to come. If you
receive interference from some of these devices, you might be able to reduce
the interference by switching from one channel to another. There are altogether
3 channels in this system. Simply adjust the transmitting frequency from the
Transmitter by switching to an appropriate channel, then rotate the Channel
Knob of each Speaker to the same channel. When the signal Indicator turns
GREEN and good quality sound output can be heard, you have found the
proper channel. The built in Phase Locked Loop (PLL) circuit will lock-in the
transmitting and receiving frequency to prevent it from drifting. You do not
have to fine tune your Speakers constantly in order to be tuned in for good
sound reproduction.

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BATTERY OPERATION

TRANSMITTER

When the Transmitter is operated by fresh Alkaline batteries (four (4) AAcells­not included) the Transmitter will play for approximately 4-6 hours continuously.
Once the battery power begins to decrease, you will hear static sound from the
Speakers. This indicates that you have to replace the batteries. If left unattended,
transmitter signal will be decreased until the Speaker NOISE MUTE function
activates and shuts off all sound to the Speakers. To avoid this, you may use the
supplied AC Adapter so that your playing hours will not be interrupted.

SPEAKERS

The Speakers may be powered using the optional BP200SP Battery Pack. This long
play battery allows up to 10 hours of continuos play without the need for AC
power and may be recharged hundreds of times.

See the back of this instruction book for ordering information.

WARNING:

When not using batteries for a long period of time, remove batter-

ies

to prevent leakage in the compartment. Always use fresh batteries for

replacement.

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If you follow all the instructions in this manual, you should have no problems
with your WSP200 Wireless Speaker System. However, in case you can not
make the system work, please read the TROUBLESHOOTING section carefully.
Do not return to your dealer immediately! Check and follow these guides - you
probably can resolve your problems without much difficulty.

PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS

No Sound Be sure that both Speakers and the Transmitter are properly

powered either by the AC Adapter jacks being firmly
plugged in OR by fresh Alkaline batteries in the transmitter.

Be sure the Audio Source is turned ON and operating.

Distorted Audio The Speakers are placed beyond the transmitter’s effective

range (Approximately 125 feet). You need to bring the
Speakers closer to the Transmitter.

The Transmitter is located too close to the screen of your TV
set or Computer Monitor (The Screens’ magnetic field can
cause some interference to the Transmitter).

Other 900 MHz transmissions are being picked up by the
Speaker’s receiver. (Likely from a nearby 900 MHz cordless
telephone). To avoid such interference, change to a new
Frequency Channel for the Speakers and the Transmitter.

The Batteries on your sound source are too low and should
be replaced.

Check the Battery Levels of your Transmitter and
Speakers.The batteries may be exhausted and need to be
replaced or recharged (if using the BP200SPfor the speakers).

Background Noise or Hiss If you have reversed some of the operation procedures (as

given on page 5, 1st paragraph Points 1 through 7) so that
the Speakers are turned on first, followed by the
Transmitter and finally transmitting music from your sound
source, some noticeable background noise/hiss can be
heard. This is rather normal, as it is merely noise generated
from the Pilot Signal. When High Quality music is transmit­ted through the Transmitter, the Pilot Signal will cease and
this background hiss will disappear.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMITTER

Operating Frequency 912 - 914MHz

Channel 1: 911.950 MHz
Channel 2: 912.925 MHz
Channel 3: 913.900 MHz

Power Sources a) AC Adapter

(AC 120/60 Hz~DC 6V 600mA)

Supplied

b) DC four (4) x AA6V Alkaline Batteries

(Not Included)

Transmitter Dimensions 6" (H) x 3 1/4" (W) x 4 3/8" (D)

RECEIVER SPEAKER(S)

Output Power 16 Watts RMS (8 Watts per Channel)
Receiving Frequency 911.9 - 9.13.9 MHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 55 dB
Channel Separation. 30 dB
Distortion < 2%
Operating Range. 125 Feet
Speaker Elements 2" Tweeter, 5" Woofer
Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Digital
Automatic Noise Mute Function Standard
Speaker Dimensions 11" (H) x 6 1/2" (W) x 8 3/4" (D)
Weight (Transmitter & Receiver Speakers) 15.25 lbs

Specifications are typical; individual units may vary.
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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Universal Remote Controls 4 Devices, TV, VCR, Satellite or Cable Box, and
Audio System

Features include:

- Universal DSS and DBS Compatibility

- Menu and Guide Controls

- Picture-In-Picture Controls

- Code Search For Easy Programming

RCUSAT1

$

29

95

†

Power surges can enter and destroy your valuable equipment from many
sources - cable, phone lines, satellite dishes or electrical connections. Guard
your vulnerable equipment against potential damage from power surges or
other electrical disturbances.

Features include:

- 3-Way Surge Protection

- 8 Outlets plus Coaxial, Phone & AC Line

- $10,000 Equipment Guarantee

- Lifetime Warranty

The following RCA accessories are available through your RCA dealer or:
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This number should only be
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D918 SURGE PROTECTOR PLUS

RCUSAT1 UNIVERSAL REMOTE

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The BP200SP Battery Pack allows up to 10 hours of continuous play without the
need for AC Power. Great for using your Speakers in your yard or on your
balcony or patio - where AC power may not be readily available.

Features Include:

- May be charged hundreds of times

- 12V, 4.5 Amp - hour Nominal

- Maintenance-free

- No “memory effect”

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