Optimus PRO-SW30 User manual

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Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Cat. No. 40-4077
PRO-SW30 Multimedia Amplified Subwoofer
Your Optimus PRO-SW30 Multimedia
Amplified Subwoofer is designed to
complement your multimedia comput-
er, adding a powerful bass sound to
mini-type amplified speakers. The
subwoofer is magnetically shielded so
you can safely place it next to your
PC’s monitor without picture distor-
tion.
This subwoofer can also add an excel-
lent bass sound to the speaker system
you are using with your portable CD
player, personal cassette player, or
musical keyboard. You can use a sin-
gle PRO-SW30 for both stereo chan-
nels.
The subwoofer’s CROSSOVER switch
lets you select the best bass response
for your speakers.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous 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 in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
ADDING THE PRO-SW30
TO YOUR SPEAKER
SYSTEM
Although low frequencies are non-
directional, factors such as room
acoustics, resonance, and absorption
strongly affect your subwoofer’s per-
formance. For the maximum bass out-
put, place the PRO-SW30 in a corner.
To reduce its output, move it away
from the walls. Even slightly moving
the subwoofer can have a major effect
on bass response.
Note: If the plug on your speaker sys-
tem’s cable is not a 1/8-inch plug, or if
the audio source’s audio output jack
does not match the 1/8-inch plug on
the supplied cable, contact your local
RadioShack store for the proper cable
adapters.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
!
!
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1. Disconnect the satellite speaker system’s cable from the audio output jack of
the audio source, then plug it into the PRO-SW30’s 1/8-inch LINE OUT jack.
2. Plug one end of the supplied cable into the audio source’s audio output jack.
Plug the other end of this cable into the PRO-SW30’s 1/8-inch INPUT jack.
3. Plug the PRO-SW30’s power cord into a standard AC outlet.
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OPERATION
Turn on the audio source. Then turn
on the PRO-SW30 by rotating VOL-
UME clockwise until it clicks. The pow-
er indicator lights. Set VOLUME to a
comfortable listening level.
Set CROSSOVER to HIGH or LOW.
Choose the setting that produces the
best sound.
When you finish using the PRO-
SW30, rotate VOLUME counterclock-
wise until it clicks. The power indicator
turns off. Then turn off the audio
source.
Note: Audio signals pass through the
PRO-SW30 unaffected when it is
turned off.
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
To enjoy your Optimus PRO-SW30
Multimedia Amplified 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 environ-
ments.
• 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 look-
ing new.
Modifying or tampering with your sub-
woofer’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and invalidate its
warranty. If your subwoofer is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your lo-
cal RadioShack store for assistance.
Illus. showing the front of
the subwoofer — VOLUME,
power LED, CROSSOVER
switch.
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
2A8 Printed in Korea
SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker Size ............................................................................................. 4 Inches
Output Power @ 10% THD ....................................................................... 15 Watts
Frequency Response ............................................................................. 60–300 Hz
Impedance ............................................................................................... 3.2 Ohms
Efficiency (SPL) ................................................................................ 86 dB (1 W/M)
Input Sensitivity ................................................................................... 230 mV ±50
Power Supply ................................................................................. AC 120V 60 Hz
Dimensions (HWD) ....................... 105/8×65/16 ×91/4Inches (271 ×160 ×235 mm)
Weight ................................................................................................... 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted b
y
RadioShack a
g
ainst manufacturin
g
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninet
y
(90) da
y
s from the date of purchase from RadioShackcompan
y
-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
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CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
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SPECT TO 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, SPE-
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law: (a) correct the defect b
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expiration of the warrant
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or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or
abnormal usa
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fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama
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e; (e) transportation, shippin
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or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation,
set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
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ives
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ou specific le
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al ri
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hts, and
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ou ma
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also have other ri
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hts which var
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from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell 3/97
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