Radio Shack 2-Way In-Wall Speaker System User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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2-Way In-Wall Speaker System
Your RadioShack 2-Way In-Wall Speaker
System features a 61/2-inch driver, adjustable
wide-angle monopole tweeter, and crossover
for rich lows and crisp, clean highs. It can
handle 50W of amplifier power. You can
mount your speaker almost anywhere, mak-
ing it ideal for use in a surround-sound sys-
tem. The speaker mounts flush with the
ceiling or wall, and you can paint its frame
and grille to match the room’s decor.
You need these items (not supplied) to
mount your speaker:
• drywall or keyhole saw
• wire stripper
• Phillips screwdriver
• pencil
• 18- to 20-gauge speaker wire
Note: We recommend using speaker wire
that is rated as safe for in-wall use, available
at your local RadioShack store.
PREPARING THE LOCATION
Be sure the mounting surface:
• is between 1/2and 11/4inches thick
• has at least 5 inches of clearance
behind the mounting surface
• has no wall studs or other objects that
will block the back of the speaker
• does not have AC wiring near the
mounting area
Remove the cardboard mask from inside the
supplied cardboard template and keep it for
later use as a paint mask for the driver and
tweeter.
Use the cardboard template to mark the po-
sition for the mounting hole at the selected
location. Then carefully cut out the mounting
hole using a drywall or keyhole saw.
PAINTING THE FRAME AND
GRILLE
If you choose to paint the frame and grille,
follow these steps.
1. Remove the grille by carefully inserting a
small screwdriver between the top part
of the frame and grille then carefully
pulling up on the grille.
2. Cover the driver and tweeter with the
supplied cardboard mask then paint the
frame.
Caution: Be careful not to get paint on
the speaker elements.
3. Paint the grille.
Note: We recommend spray painting
the grille to prevent blocking the grille
holes with paint.
4. After the paint completely dries, remove
the cardboard mask.
5. Replace the grille after you mount the
speaker.
Note: Before mounting the speaker,
connect and test it. See “Connecting the
Speaker Wire” on Page 2.
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CONNECTINGTHESPEAKER
WIRE
Your local RadioShack store has a wide se-
lection of speaker wire. We recommend you
use color-coded or marked wire to help you
correctly connect the wire. Most color-coded
wires have a stripe running down one of the
conductors and marked wires have ridges
along one of the conductors.
Cautions:
• Avoid routing the speaker wire near elec-
trical wires.
• Do not nail or staple the speaker wire.
• Take care never to exceed the speaker’s
maximum power rating (see “Specifica-
tions” on Page 3).
• To avoid any damage to the speaker or
amplifier/receiver, turn off the amplifier/
receiver before making the connections.
Follow these steps to connect the speaker to
your receiver/amplifier.
1. Route the speaker wire from your
receiver/amplifier to the speaker.
2. Separate the wire’s two conductors at
both ends for a length of about 4 inches.
3. Strip the insulation from the ends of each
conductor to expose 1/4inch of wire and
twist the loose strands.
4. Connect the speaker wire to the terminals
on the back of the speaker. Press the red
terminal’s tab and insert one of the wire
ends. Then release the tab.
Press the black terminal’s tab and insert
one of the wire ends. Then release the
tab.
5. Using the wire’s color-coding or marking
as a guide, connect the conductor that is
connected to the speaker’s red (+) termi-
nal to your amplifier/receiver’s positive
(+) terminal. Then connect the negative
(–) conductor to your receiver/amplifier’s
negative (–) terminal.
MOUNTING THE SPEAKER
Note: Before mounting the speaker, connect
and test it. See “Connecting the Speaker
Wire.”
1. If you have not already done so, remove
the grille (see “Painting the Frame and
Grille” on Page 1).
2. Make sure the mounting tabs are in place
(parallel with the edge of the speaker, not
pointing outward), then insert the speaker
into the mounting hole.
3. Use the four supplied mounting screws to
secure the mounting tabs to the wall or
ceiling.
4 Inches
Conductors
1/4Inch
Mounting
Tabs
Mounting
Tabs
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4. If desired, tilt the tweeter toward the lis-
tening area. Carefully press down on the
upper or lower frame surrounding the
tweeter to tilt it two steps up or down.
Caution: When you move the tweeter, do
not touch the thin, vibrating part. Hold
only the outer, hard plastic portion.
5. Replace the grille.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caution: You might permanently damage
your speaker by cleaning it with a vacuum
cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose
cloth instead.
To enjoy your speaker for a long time:
• Keep the speaker dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
• Use and store the speaker only in normal
temperature environments.
• Handle the speaker gently and carefully.
Do not drop it.
• Keep the speaker away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the speaker with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the speaker’s in-
ternal components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate its warranty. If your
speaker is not performing as it should, take it
to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Resonant Frequency ........................ 55 Hz ± 20%
Frequency Response ..................... 65 Hz–25 kHz
Power Handling .................................... 50W RMS
Maximum Power ......................................... 100W
Impedance ............................... 8 Ohms (nominal)
Sensitivity .................................................... 89 dB
Magnet Size ................................... Woofer 61/2in
Tweeter 2 ×21/2in
Magnet Weight ................................ Woofer 10 oz
Tweeter 2.8 oz
Dimensions (HWD) ...................... 12 ×9 ×31/2in
(30.5 ×23 ×9 cm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications are subject to change and im-
provement without notice.
Do Not Touch
This Area
Press
Here
Press
Here
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