INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CS3
Stereo Center Stage Speaker
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................................2
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
ADVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le
risque de choc électrique, ne pas
enlever le couvercle (ni le dos).
Aucune pièce à l’intérieur. Entretien
de personnel qualifie.
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR
WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
16. CAUTION: Servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.
17. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
18. Where the MAIN plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
19. This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical
appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth.
20. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if remote control battery is incorrectly
replaced. replace only with the same or equivalent type (CR2025).
WARNING: Do Not Expose Batteries To Excessive Heat Such As Direct
Sunlight, Fire Or The Like.Dispose Of Dead Batteries In Accordance
With Local Regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................3
WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................5
CS3 FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................6
CS3 FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................................6
CS3 REAR PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 6
CS3 CONNECTION PANEL .........................................................................................................7
CS3 BOTTOM PANEL ................................................................................................................... 8
CS3 IR REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................10
CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................................................................11
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO .........................................................................................................11
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO ........................................................................................................11
L&R AUDIO ................................................................................................................................11
AC POWER CORD ....................................................................................................................11
OPERATING THE CS3 ......................................................................................................................12
POWER ON/OFF .......................................................................................................................12
VOLUME/MUTE .........................................................................................................................12
TONE CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................12
EQ RESET ....................................................................................................................................12
SIMULATED SURROUND ............................................................................................................12
SELECT INPUT .............................................................................................................................13
PAIRING AND SELECTING A BLUETOOTH SOURCE ...................................................................... 13
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................................................15
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CS3 FEATURES INTRODUCTION
WHAT’S INCLUDED
1 - CS3 Stereo Center Stage Speaker
1 - CS3 IR Remote Control
1 - Lithium Battery
1 - Stereo RCA Patch Cable
1 - Digital Optical Patch Cable
1 - AC Power Cord
1 - CS3 Owners Manual
CS3 FEATURES
Basic Description
Table Top TV Sound System
Amplier
Bi-amp design; independent amp channels for each woofer and
each set of midrange drivers and tweeter
20W Continuous x 4 Channels into 4Ω for 80 Watts Total Amplification
35Hz - 20kHz; <1% THD
Audio Inputs
1 Digital Coaxial Audio Input
1 Digital Optical Audio Input
1 Stereo Analog Line Level Audio Input
1 Bluetooth Input
Speaker Conguration
Stereo
Four Front-facing 2-1/2” Midrange Drivers
Two 1” Silk Dome Tweeters
Two Stereo Down-ring 5-1/4” Subwoofers
Ported Enclosure
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the CS3 Stereo Center Stage Speaker by SpeakerCraft.
The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a tabletop, under TV amplied speaker system designed to deliver highquality audio for a at panel TV. Flat panel TV audio is exactly that...at. There isn’t a whole lot of
room for speakers and ampliers in a at panel TV and as a result the quality of the sound suffers.
The CS3 is the result of years of successful research and design by SpeakerCraft, one of the premier
manufacturers of speakers, ampliers, sub-woofers, multi-room and wireless audio systems. The
experience of developing such a wide range of products has all been put together in creating the
CS3.
The CS3 typically sits on an audio/video equipment cabinet or table top with a at panel TV sitting on
top of the CS3. The CS3 takes up little more space than the TV itself. This is where the years of audio
design experience pay off. Big sound requires big speakers, right? Big speakers require big ampliers.
And doesn’t home theater require having speakers all over the room? Not necessarily.
The CS3 is a single cabinet that provides full stereo audio that can be enhanced with advanced
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to create simulated surround sound that spreads the soundstage
coming from the speakers so ambient sounds of TV and movie soundtracks appear to come from
all over the room and not just from the speakers. The left and right channels each have dual 2-1/2”
treated paper midrange drivers on either side of a 1” silk dome tweeter. This midrange-tweetermidrange arrangement provides focused channel separation and clarity. For solid bass, two 5-1/4”
drivers are used, one each for the left and right channels, mounted underneath the cabinet. This
down-ring conguration, combined with scientically tuned bass ports are what create such a big
sound from such a small, low prole cabinet. The bass ports are actually components to the woofer
enclosure so that when the woofers driving low frequencies, the ports are designed to accentuate
low frequency sounds without the need for big speakers, amps or cabinets.
The TV audio output (digital or analog) gets connected to one of the CS3 audio inputs. The TV
speakers get turned off and audio is played through the CS3.
Control
IR Remote Control
ON/Standby
Volume/Mute
Input Select
Treble/Bass
Pre-Programmed DSP Options
Simulated Surround Sound
Bluetooth devices can control volume/mute
The CS3 comes with a full-function IR remote control. The remote controls power, volume, mute, input
select, tone controls and simulated surround sound. There is an IR sensor behind the front panel grille
that ‘sees’ the commands from the remote allowing arm-chair control of the CS3.
But the CS3 isn’t just for TV. With three hardwired source inputs (optical digital, coaxial digital and L&R
line level audio) CS3 can also be used as a music system as well! Music sources such as CD players,
portable music players, computers, internet radio...any audio source with an optical, coaxial or line
level audio output can be connected to the CS3. But that’s still not the whole story...
CS3 is also Bluetooth compatible. This wireless connection can sync to almost any Bluetooth
compatible audio device, so when friends or family come over, a ‘guest’ music player can get
connected in just seconds, to really get the party started. Want to switch to something on TV or
another music device and then come back to the Bluetooth device? No problem. The Bluetooth
device will stay ‘connected’ until it is turned off, the device moves out of range or the connection is
removed.
SpeakerCraft Stereo Center Stage CS3. Small box. Big sound. Big features. Big fun.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual to assist in proper connection and use of the CS3.
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CS3 FEATURES CS3 FEATURES
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CS3 FRONT PANEL
1. STATUS LED - (Behind front panel lens.) One multi-color LED. This LED will illuminate red/blue and ash in
different modes to indicate changes in CS3 operational status.
SOLID RED - OFF (Standby). Power cord is connected and AC switch is turned ON, but the CS3 is OFF.
SOLID BLUE - ON. CS3 is ON.
SINGLE BLUE FLASH - Conrms receiving an IR command from the CS3 Remote for changes to Treble/
Bass, EQ Reset, Simulated Surround (SR), single Volume UP/DOWN command, initiating output of the
Bluetooth Connection Code.
RAPID BLUE FLASH - Conrms receiving a continuous IR stream from the CS3 Remote for ramping volume
UP/DOWN. Rapid blue ash also indicates the CS3 is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
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CS3 CONNECTION PANEL
5. DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT - One RCA jack. Connect to the Digital Coaxial OUT on a TV or other source. This
input is selected by pressing the COAX button on the CS3 IR Remote.
NOTE: The audio output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player connected to the CS3 via Coaxial Digital,
must be set to PCM in the source’s setup. Please see the device Owner’s Manual for details.
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SLOW BLUE FLASH - Audio Mute. Audio signal to the speakers is turned OFF.
TWO BLUE FLASHES; DELAY - Bluetooth signal has been interrupted while Bluetooth Input is selected.
2. IR SENSOR - (Behind front panel lens.) The IR Sensor ‘sees’ the IR control commands output from the CS3 IR
Remote Control when buttons are pressed on the remote for armchair control of the CS3. This sensor must
be kept clear for direct line-of-sight to the remote, or the remote will not be able to control the CS3.
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CS3 REAR PANEL
6. DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT - One TOSLINK connector. Connect to the Digital Optical OUT on a TV or other
source. This input is selected by pressing the OPT button on the CS3 IR Remote.
NOTE: The audio output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player connected to the CS3 via Optical Digital,
must be set to PCM in the source’s setup. Please see the device Owner’s Manual for details.
7. AUDIO INPUT - Two RCA jacks. Connect to the L & R Line Level Audio OUT on a TV or other source. This input
is selected by pressing the AUX button on the CS3 IR Remote.
8. POWER - Turns the power to the CS3 ON/OFF. Always turn the power OFF when making connections to the
CS3. The Front Panel LED will illuminate red to indicate Standby (power switch ON, CS3 turned OFF with IR
Remote) or blue to indicate that the CS3 is ON.
9. AC INPUT- Universal power connector. Automatically selects AC voltage for a given region. Connect to the
included 2-conductor AC Power Cord. After all connections have been made and conrmed, plug the
power cord into an unswitched AC Outlet to power the CS3. Contact Procient Audio Systems for a proper
replacement should the AC Power Cord be damaged or misplaced.
3. REAR PANEL BASS PORTS - Two tuned openings in the CS3 cabinet allow air to ‘release’ from the cabinet
and enhance low frequency audio. Allow at least 3 inches of clearance to a back wall to allow air to move
freely from the ports for full bass extension.
4. CONNECTION PANEL - See enlarged detail, next page.
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CS3 IR REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER - Press this button to turn the CS3 ON/OFF. (Power
switch on the CS3 rear panel must be in the ON position.)
2. INPUT - Press to select a connected source. The CS3 Front
Panel Status LED will ash once to indicate a change in input
selection.
COAX - Press to select the Digital Coaxial Input.
OPT - Press to select the Digital Optical Input.
AUX - Press to select the L&R Line Level Audio Input.
- Press to select a paired Bluetooth device. A Bluetooth
device must be paired to the CS3 for audio output. A
paired Bluetooth device will remain ‘connected’ after
changing inputs as long as the Bluetooth device has
not moved out of range, turned off or otherwise disconnected.
3. - Press this button to initiate Bluetooth pairing mode. The
Front Panel Status LED will rapid ash blue. The CS3 will output
a pairing code that will be picked up by any active Bluetooth
device that is within range of the CS3. See section: Pairing A
Bluetooth Device for additional information.
4. VOLUME -/+ Press VOL - to reduce volume. Press VOL + to
increase volume.
5. BASS -/+ Press BASS - to reduce low frequency output. Press
BASS + to increase low frequency output.
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CS3 BOTTOM PANEL
10. DOWN FIRING SUBWOOFERS - The CS3 bottom panel features two 5-1/4” subwoofers, one for left channel
bass one for right channel bass. This down-ring conguration, combined with the front and rear panel bass
ports is what allows the CS3 to achieve such outstanding bass performance in such a small cabinet.
When handling the CS3, be careful not to grab or hold the cabinet on the bottom where the woofers are
located to prevent damaging the woofers. Also take care to not set the cabinet down on anything that
can damage the woofers.
When placing the CS3 on a shelf or stand, be sure there are no objects under the cabinet that will block the
woofers and check to make sure there are no objects on the sides of the cabinet that will block the space
under the CS3. Blocking this space will reduce overall bass performance.
5. TREBLE -/+ Press TREBLE - to reduce high frequency output.
Press TREBLE + to increase high frequency output.
7. MUTE - Press this button once to mute the CS3, (no audio output from the speakers). Press this button again to un-mute the
CS3, (audio output from the speakers).
8. SURR - Press this button to activate the simulated surround
audio mode. Press again to turn Surround Mode OFF.
9. EQ RESET - Press this button to cancel any changes to the
Treble and Bass controls.
Remote Control Battery Replacement CAUTION:
WHEN REPLACING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THE REMOTE, MAKE SURE THAT THE REPLACEMENT BATTERY IS INSERTED
IN CORRECT POLARITY. PLACE THE BATTERY SO THAT ITS POSITIVE (+) SIDE FACES UP WITH THE TRAY HELD SO THAT
THE SURFACE WITH THE DOT AND (+) IS FACING UP.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Push small tab toward
battery slot.
Pull battery drawer out. Insert battery with “+” side up,
and slide drawer back into remote.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE (CR2025).
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS DIRECT SUNLIGHT, FIRE OR THE LIKE.
DISPOSE OF DEAD BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
Flat Screen
TV
CS3
A/V Sources
TABLE TOP INSTALLATION
The CS3 is ideally designed for table top installation. In this application the CS3 is placed on a cabinet top and
becomes a pedestal for the TV. Very little space beyond that already used by the TV is required.
DOWN-FIRING WOOFERS/REAR PORTS
The CS3 has two down-ring woofers. The CS3 should always be placed on a solid surface, maintaining the
clearance on the bottom of the unit required for low-frequency sound to freely radiate into the room. Do
not place objects next to the CS3 that will block this space...on any side...as this can also adversely affect
low-frequency performance. The CS3 has two rear bass ports that enhance low frequency sounds. These
ports should remain unobstructed with a clearance of at least three inches to a back wall to assure proper
performance.
TOP VIEW
be larger than the top of the CS3
TV pedestal should not
(28”W x 16”D)
HARDWIRED AUDIO CONNECTIONS
CS3 has three hardwired Audio Input connections on the rear panel that can be used for TV audio or connection to other sources such as CD player, a portable music player (that does not have bluetooth), a computer or
any audio source with one of the following output connections. For Bluetooth connection, see section: Pairing
and Selecting a Bluetooth Source.
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO
CS3 Audio Inputs
Connect the Optical Digital Audio OUT on a TV
or other source to the CS3 Optical Input using a
Digital Optical Audio Cable as shown. This Input
TV/Source Audio Outputs
COAXIAL
INPUT
is selected by pressing the ‘OPT’ button on the
included IR Remote.
NOTE: The audio output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc
player or DVD player connected to the CS3
via Optical Digital, must be set to PCM in the
source’s setup. Please see the device Owner’s
Manual for details. Digital connection to a CD
player does not require a special setting.
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO
Connect the Coaxial Digital Audio OUT on a TV
or other source to the CS3 Coaxial Input using
a Coaxial Optical Audio Cable as shown. This
Input is selected by pressing the ‘COAX’ button
on the included IR Remote.
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
TV/Source
Coaxial OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
TV/Source
Optical OUTPUT
Digital Optical Audio Cable
Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
CS3
Coaxial INPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
COAXIAL
INPUT
CS3
Optical INPUT
NOTE: The audio output of a TV, Blu-ray Disc
player or DVD player connected to the CS3
via Coaxial Digital, must be set to PCM in the
source’s setup. Please see the device Owner’s
Manual for details. Digital connection to a CD
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
TV/Source Audio Outputs
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
player does not require a special setting.
CS3 Audio Inputs
L&R AUDIO
Connect the L&R Audio OUT on a TV or other
source to the CS3 L&R Audio Input using a
Stereo RCA Patch Cable
CS3
L&R Audio INPUTS
Stereo RCA-RCA Patch Cable as shown. This
Input is selected by pressing the ‘AUX’ button on
the included IR Remote.
TV/Source
L&R Audio OUTPUTS
COAXIAL
INPUT
Cabinet Depth
17” minimum
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
TV/Source Audio Outputs
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
CS3 Audio Inputs
AC POWER CORD
TV Pedestal
CS3
CABINET DEPTH
The cabinet top should be at least seventeen inches deep to properly support the CS3. The CS3 is sixteen and
a half inches deep (with grille attached) and extra space will be required between the CS3 and a wall behind
After all audio connections have been made
and conrmed, connect the female end of the
included power cord to the AC Input on the
CS3 rear panel, and then plug the AC power
cord into an unswitched AC outlet.
the cabinet for cables connecting the CS3 to the TV or other A/V sources (3 inches minimum).
The AC connection is a universal power
PEDESTAL DIMENSIONS
The TV pedestal should not be larger than the top of the CS3 (28”W x 16”D). A TV with a pedestal larger than
connection that will automatically switch
AC voltage from 100-240VAC.
the CS3 top will not be properly supported. Place a TV with a pedestal larger than 28” x 16” directly on the
cabinet and locate the CS3 on a shelf below the TV.
Turn the Power switch ON.
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OPERATING THE CS3 OPERATING THE CS3
With everything connected and powered up, the CS3 is ready to play!
POWER ON/OFF
ON
Before turning the CS3 ON, turn ON the TV or other sources to be played through Max TV. Turning a source ON
with its input selected and the volume turned up on the CS3 can potentially damage the speakers or amplier.
1. Press the Power button on the CS3 IR Remote to turn the unit ON. (Power switch on the CS3 rear panel must
be in the ON position.)
OFF
Turn the CS3 OFF before turning OFF the TV or other sources. Turning a source OFF with its input selected and the
volume turned up on the CS3 can potentially damage the speakers or amplier.
1. Press the Power button on the CS3 IR Remote to turn the unit OFF.
VOLUME/MUTE
VOLUME
1. Press the VOL+ button on the CS3 IR Remote to increase volume. The front panel Status LED will rapid ash
blue while increasing volume. Flash will stop at max volume.
2. Press the VOL- button on the CS3 IR Remote to decrease volume. The front panel Status LED will rapid ash
blue while decreasing volume. Flash will stop at min volume.
MUTE
1. Press the MUTE button on the CS3 IR Remote to cut amplier output to the speakers. (There will be no sound
coming from the speakers.) The Status LED on the front panel will slowly ash. Press the MUTE button again to
un-mute the speakers.
SELECT INPUT
The CS3 has three hardwired source inputs and a Bluetooth interface allowing TV, music and other sources to
be played through the CS3. For Bluetooth connection, see section: Pairing and Selecting a Bluetooth Source. To
select one of the hardwired inputs, press the COAX, OPT or AUX button on the CS3 IR Remote. When changing
sources, the Status LED on the front panel will ash once to indicate an input change.
1. Press COAX to select the Digital Coaxial Input.
2. Press OPT to select the Digital Optical Input.
3. Press AUX to select the L&R Line Level Audio Input.
PAIRING AND SELECTING A BLUETOOTH SOURCE
The CS3 will pair without the need to enter a code, if the device implements Bluetooth v2.1 or later.
Legacy pairing is the only method available for Bluetooth v2.0 and older. Each device must enter an PIN code:
‘0000’ to complete pairing. To ensure that your device is compatible, look for the Bluetooth Music Icon on the
device documentation or packaging, or go to: www.gadgetguide.bluetooth.com to check compatibility.
Many portable music players, smartphones, tablets, and computers feature Bluetooth, a wireless connection
used for exchanging data over short distances. The CS3 is Bluetooth compatible. This wireless connection will
allow any Bluetooth device to play through the CS3, be it your smartphone or one that belongs to a visiting
friend or family member. A Bluetooth device must be ‘paired’ with the CS3...but that is a simple process that
only takes a few seconds...and then any music on the ‘paired’ device can be played through the CS3!
NOTE: Only one Bluetooth device can be paired to the CS3 at a time.
PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
1. Turn the CS3 and the Bluetooth device ON.
TONE CONTROLS
BASS
1. Press the BASS+ button on the CS3 IR Remote to increase bass (low frequencies). The front panel Status LED
will ash once for each step of additional bass. Flash will stop at max bass.
2. Press the BASS- button on the CS3 IR Remote to decrease bass (low frequencies). The front panel Status LED
will ash once for each step of reduced bass. Flash will stop at min bass.
TREBLE
1. Press the TREBLE+ button on the CS3 IR Remote to increase treble (high frequencies). The front panel Status
LED will ash once for each step of additional treble. Flash will stop at max treble.
2. Press the TREBLE- button on the CS3 IR Remote to decrease treble (high frequencies). The front panel Status
LED will ash once for each step of reduced treble. Flash will stop at min treble.
EQ RESET
1. Press the EQ RESET button on the CS3 IR Remote to cancel any changes to the Treble and Bass controls and
return to a ‘at’ setting. The front panel Status LED will ash once to indicate EQ Reset.
SIMULATED SURROUND
The CS3 utilizes advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to create simulated surround sound from a stereo
speaker conguration. The simulated surround effect will ‘spread’ the soundstage coming from the speakers
so ambient sounds of TV and movie soundtracks appear to come from all over the room and not just from the
speakers. The CS3 simulated surround can also be used for music listening, but some music might sound better
with the DSP turned OFF...this is purely a matter of preference to the listener.
1. Press the SURR button on the CS3 IR Remote to turn the simulated surround ON. Front panel Status LED will
ash once.
2. Press the SURR button on the CS3 IR Remote to turn the simulated surround OFF. Front panel Status LED will
ash once.
2. Press the button on the CS3 IR Remote to select the Bluetooth Input. The front panel Status LED ash
twice, delay then repeat.
2. Turn Bluetooth ON, on the device to be paired to the CS3. The Bluetooth controls are typically found in
the device’s ‘Settings’ or ‘Connections’ menu. If the Bluetooth device has previously been paired with the
CS3, and the CS3 has not been removed from the list of discovered devices, the bluetooth device should
automatically sync with the CS3. (Front panel Status LED solid blue.)
3. For a Bluetooth device that has not been paired with the CS3, or has been removed from the list of
discovered devices, press the button on the CS3 IR Remote. The CS3 will output a sync code that will
be received by the Bluetooth device. The front panel Status LED will ash rapidly until the Bluetooth device
accepts the BT Code and pairs to the CS3.
4. ‘SpeakerCraft CS3’ will appear as a device in the Bluetooth setup screen on the device being paired.
5. Select SpeakerCraft CS3. The device should sync to the CS3. The front panel Status LED will stop ashing and
illuminate solid blue.
6. Navigate to music on the Bluetooth device, select, play, turn up the volume!
7. The Bluetooth device’s volume and mute controls can be used to control volume and mute the same way
as when listening through headphones. Doing so will change the output volume/mute on the Bluetooth
device and is not controlling CS3 volume/mute.
SWITCHING BETWEEN BLUETOOTH AND WIRED DEVICES/BLUETOOTH DEVICE TURNED OFF
If switching between hardwired sources and a paired Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device will remain
‘connected’ as long as the device has not been turned OFF or moved out of Bluetooth range. (Bluetooth
range will vary given the paired devices and local environment.) If the Bluetooth device has been turned
OFF, simply turn it ON, navigate to the device’s Bluetooth setup, select SpeakerCraft CS3, and the device
should sync to the CS3 in a few seconds. If the device has moved out of range, Bluetooth will disconnect,
and depending upon device, reconnect when brought back within range. If the Bluetooth device does not
automatically reconnect, navigate to the device’s Bluetooth setup, select SpeakerCraft CS3, and the device
should sync to the CS3 in a few seconds.
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTYSPECIFICATIONS
Audio Sections
Power Output 20W Continuous x 4 Channels into 4Ω for 80 Watts Total Amplication; 35Hz to 20kHz
THD (at rated power) <1.00%
Damping Factor > 15
Input Sensitivity (For rated power @ max VC, analog L&R Inputs) 335 mV
Input Impedance (analog L&R Inputs) 20 K Ohms
Input Overload (analog L&R Inputs) 2.0Vrms
Frequency Response 35 Hz to 20 kHz
Channel Separation > 50 dB @ 10 kHz
Cross Talk Between Sources > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
S/N Ratio (A-Wtd, db below 1 Watt) -78 dB
Bass Control Range ± 8 dB @ 100 Hz
Treble Control Range ± 6 dB/-10dB @ 10 kHz
Speakers
Down-ring Subwoofers Two x 5-1/4” Treated Paper Cone
Mid Range Drivers Four x 2-1/2” Treated Paper Cone
Tweeters Two x 1” Silk Dome
Power Consumption 120V Version
Standby <0.5 Watts
No signal (idle) 14 Watts
At 1/8 of Rated Power (2.5 Watts/Channel, 4Ω) 40 Watts
Rear Panel marked Line Ratings 100~240V~ 50~60Hz 100W
Dimensions
28” (711mm) W x 4” (102mm) H* x 16-1/2” (419mm) D*
16”(406mm) D with grille removed
Weight
25 lbs (11kg)
Should you have any questions regarding this, or any other SpeakerCraft product, please call our service hotline
at 800.448.0976. techsupport2@speakercraft.com
We are available to assist you every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
PST.
Limited Two-Year Warranty
SpeakerCraft warrants to the original retail purchaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of two years (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the limitations and
exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners of the product.
If you discover a defect in material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, you can obtain warranty service
by contacting SpeakerCraft during the Warranty Period at 800.448.0976 or techsupport2@speakercraft.com or
by sending the product to SpeakerCraft at 940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 or to the dealer from
whom you purchased the product. Defective products must be shipped, prepaid and insured, together with
proof of purchase. Warranty service requests made without proof of date of purchase will be denied. Freight
collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen
the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser.
If, upon examination by SpeakerCraft it is determined that the unit is in fact defective, SpeakerCraft will, at its
option:
• Repair or replace the product at no additional charge; or
• If the model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, replace the unit with a current model
of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modication to the mounting
surface may be required. If mounting surface modication is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility
or liability for such modication. SpeakerCraft will bear the cost of returning the repaired or replaced product
to you, freight prepaid. All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft. The foregoing
is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty. If the product is not found to be defective,
SpeakerCraft will contact you to arrange for return of the product to you, at your expense.
EXCLUSIONS:
• This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the
rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modication of the product by unauthorized dealers. This
Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions.
• This Warranty will be void if:
• The Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
• The product was not purchased from an authorized dealer.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
SpeakerCraft, LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
FCC Warning
O3X-CS3
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter ference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other expressed and Implied warranties. SpeakerCraft
expressly disclaims all such other warranties, Including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability,
tness for A particular purpose and non-infringement. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft has been
advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Notwithstanding the above, if
you qualify as a “consumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then you may be entitled to any implied
warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied Limited Warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
may not apply to you.
ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:
To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, SpeakerCraft products are
sold exclusively through authorized dealers. SpeakerCraft products are not sold online by SpeakerCraft or its
authorized dealers, and this warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from any internet reseller. To
determine if your SpeakerCraft reseller is authorized, please call SpeakerCraft at 800.448.0976 or go to:
www.speakercraft.com.
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(800) 448-0976 Fax (951) 787-8747
www.speakercraft.com
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