VM Audio SRAT10-BK User manual

SRAT10-BK
SHAKER SERIES
ACTIVE FLOORSTANDING
LOUDSPEAKERS

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Thank you for your interest in VM Audio products. Our
goal is to enhance your listening experience. The Shaker
Series was designed as the economical solution for a
performance craving, casual consumer. The experts and
engineers at VM Audio have meticulously tested and
designed this product with a reasonable price tag to t any
budget. Let the Shaker Series maximize the value of your
investment.
Welcome!
About This Manual
This user guide describes the controls on the speaker
system. You can use the controls on the remote if they
have the same or similar names as those on the control
panel.
Specications
Loudspeaker Type
Cabinet Color
High Frequency
Midrange Driver
Bass Driver
Audio Input
Frequency Range
Power (RMS/Peak)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Operating Voltage
Bluetooth Wireless Range
Microphone Input Jack
Full Range System
Phantom Black
1 1/2” Composite Soft Dome
4” Treated Composite Fiber
8” Dual Pulp Cone
Analog RCA, Bluetooth, USB, SD
40 Hz - 20 kHz
300W / 1000W
32.68” x 6.38” x 12.20”
120V
30 ft.
1/4” / 6.3mm

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Table of Contents
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Welcome
Specications
Table of Contents
Warning
Precautions
System Features
Included
Overview
Connections
Settings & Adjustments
Operation
Speaker Placement
Troubleshooting
Warranty

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Warning!
To prevent re or electric shock:
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not open the cabinet.
• Do not use these speakers near water.
• Do not expose these speakers to dripping or
splashing liquids
• Do not set objects containing liquids on units.
• Do not spill liquids into any part of the speaker
system.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords.
• Do not run power cables and speaker wires
through sharp edges.
• Do not pinch power cables and speaker wires.
• Do not expose the bare wires from the power
cable and speaker wires.
• Do not remove the back amplier plate. No
user-serviceable parts inside.
• Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
CAUTION:
Any change or modications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your warranty
for this equipment.

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Precautions
On Safety
• Contact between bare speaker wires may result in a
short-circuit.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the speaker
system, unplug the system’s power cord and have the
system checked before operating it any further.
On Power Sources
• Before operating this speaker system, check that the
operating voltage of the speaker system is identical to the
wall outlet voltage where the speaker is being connected.
• If you are not going to use the speaker system for a long
period of time, be sure to disconnect the speaker system
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself and never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed by qualied electrical
personnel.
On Placement
• Use good lifting practice when moving speakers to avoid
injury.
• Do not install the speakers in an inclined position.
On Operation
• Before making any connections, turn off your receiver
or audio source and unplug if from the AC (mains) power
outlet. Not doing this may result in damage to your system.
• The volume level should not be turned up to the point of
distortion.
On Adjusting Volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do,
the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.
On Cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

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System Features
• High Performance With Smooth & Detailed Reproduction
• Phantom Black Wood Veneer Body
• Easy 1-2-3 Direct Play Setup
• All-In-One Home Audio Solution
• Wide Range 3-Way Soundstage Performance
• Fully Powered, Bi-amplied System
• Advanced Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity
• Internal, Magnetic Motor Shielding Protection
• Optimum Bass Reex Wood Enclosure Design
• CAD Energized Bass Port Design
• Soft Dome 1.5” High Frequency Driver
• High Performance 4” Midrange Driver
• Deep Note 8” Solid Bass Subwoofer
• Karaoke Function with Dual Mic Input & Echo Control
• USB Drive / SD Card Music Playback
• WMA / MP3 Music File Compatibility
• Bass, Treble, Mic, Echo & Volume Adjustments
• Built-In Digital Control POD
• High Clarity Class A/B Amplier Technology
• Low Distortion CMOS Signal Processing Technology
• Infrared Full Function Wireless Remote Control

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Review the contents of the package and make sure the
following items are included:
Included
RemoteSpeaker Cabinets
RCA-to-RCA Cables 20ft Speaker Wire
RCA-to-3.5mm Cable User Guide
SRAT10-BK
SHAKER SERIES
ACTIVE FLOORSTANDING
LOUDSPEAKERS

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Right SpeakerLeft Speaker
Front View
Overview

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Overview
Rear View
Amplier
Back Plate Speaker
Connector
Right SpeakerLeft Speaker

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Side View
Overview
Left Speaker
Side Panel
Control
Digital Control
Pod

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Top View
Overview
Left Speaker
Digital Control
POD

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Level Control Panel
Overview
VOLUME
TREBLE
BASS
MIC. VOL
ECHO
MIC

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Amplier Back Plate
Overview
Speaker
Output
Audio Input
Jacks
Power Cord Power Switch

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Overview
Digital Control POD
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Digital Control POD Functions
Overview
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Input selector / On-OFF wake button.
Tone control selector button.
Play / Pause control button.
Reverse skip function / Volume down button.
Forward skip function / Volume up button.
LED indicator for bass adjustment.
LED indicator for treble adjustment.
LED indicator for Bluetooth operation.
LED indicator for USB/SD operation.
LED indicator for sleep timer function.
LED indicator for equalizer preset function.
LED indicator for Auxiliary operation.
LED display.
USB drive input port.
SD card input port.

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Remote
Overview
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Overview
Remote Function Buttons
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System On-OFF wake.
Input selector switch.
Play / Pause control function.
Reverse skip function.
Forward skip function.
Direct numeric input keypad.
Repeat function.
Volume level adjustment.
Bass level adjustment.
Treble level adjustment.
Equalizer preset function.
Mute function.
Microphone level decrease.
Microphone level increase.
Echo level decrease.
Echo level increase.
Dimmer display increase.
Dimmer display decrease.
Sleep timer function.
System reset function.

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Speaker Wire Connection
Connections
Right Speaker
1. Push the negative (Black)
spring loaded tab to open
and insert the negative wire
into the terminal.
2. Push the positive (Red)
spring loaded tab to open
and insert the positive wire
into the terminal.

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Connections
Speaker Wire Connection
Left Speaker
Be sure to only connect positive
speaker wires to positive
terminals (Red), and negative
speaker wires to negative
terminals (Black).

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Connections
Connection Audio Source
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before
making the connections.
When connecting the RCA cable, be sure to match
the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components. Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be
sure to make rm connections to avoid humming and noise.
Analog RCA Inputs