Your RCA 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker Package is specially designed to give you great sound quality for the ultimate home theater experience. It includes two main (front) speakers, a center channel speaker, two rear channel surround speakers, and a 100-watt powered subwoofer.

Your main front speakers each have a 3-inch woofer for excellent bass response and a 1- inch balance-dome tweeter for clear and natural high-frequency sound reproduction. Your center channel speaker contains two 3-inch high compliance woofers and a 1-inch balance-dome tweeter. All of them are magnetically shielded. Each rear channel surround speaker has a 3-inch cone woofer and a 1-inch piezo tweeter, which is acoustically matched to the two main and center channel speakers. Your subwoofer has an 8-inch long excursion woofer and a 100-watt amplifier to produce tight, floor- rumbling powerful bass down to 50 Hz that you can feel as well as hear.

The speaker cabinets are compact and stylish, with adjustable brackets to provide perfect sound positioning for your front and rear speakers. The center speaker has an adjustable stand for a vertical angle.

Note: You need speaker wire (not supplied) to connect your speakers. Please, read this entire manual before you connect your speakers.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, and safety is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility.

This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your product. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using the product. Follow them closely, and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings ??? Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

Cleaning ??? Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Attachments ??? Do not use attachments/ accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they might create a hazard.

Water and Moisture ??? Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

Accessories ??? Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.

Burden ??? Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.

Connecting ??? When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner???s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

Sound Volume ??? Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.

Sound Distortion ??? Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

Ventilation ??? Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.

Power Sources ??? Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label. If you are not sure of your home's power type, consult your product dealer or local power company.

Polarization ??? This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

Power-Cord Protection ??? Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Lightning ??? For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Overloading ??? Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids ??? Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing ??? Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service ??? Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

???When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

???If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

???If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

???If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

???If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

???When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Where and how you position your speakers has a great effect on the overall sound of your surround sound system.

Cautions:

???Keep the speakers away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances.

???Place your subwoofer at least 2???3 feet away from your television or your computer's disk drive system so the speaker's magnet won't distort your TV picture's color or erase your floppy disks.

???Do not place the subwoofer???s metal plate against the floor.

???To prevent the cabinets from warping or discoloring, do not place the speakers where they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.

???Do not place the speakers where they might be knocked over or exposed to falling objects.

Center Channel Speaker

The center channel output contains the majority of the dialogue and sound that comes from on-screen action. Therefore, you should place it as close as possible to the television, preferably centered on top of the TV. Place the front edge of the center channel speaker grille flush with the edge of the television.

Your center channel speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your

television's picture. It is possible, however, that some interference might occur.

If this happens, turn off your TV for 15 minutes and move the speaker back about 1-inch from the front of the TV. Turn on the TV and recheck, if interference still occurs, move the center channel speaker back further until the interference disappears.

Before placing the center channel speaker above or below the TV, place the supplied pads on bottom of the speaker to protect the speaker and the surface it will be placed on. Two pads should be on the bottom corners and one pad on the edge of the stand as shown. Also, you can find the best listening position by adjusting the stand to change the sound direction.

Adjustable

Stand

Pads

Main Front Speakers

The main front speakers are critical for home theater sound. They provide sound for the action that takes place off screen, as well as sounds that move from left to right or right to left. Check the rating label to make sure you have the main front speakers, as they are shaped the same as the rear speakers. Place them at least 2 feet away from the TV, with the centers of their grilles as close as possible to the listener's ear level.

You can either place the front speakers on a hard surface or mount them to the wall. When mounting the speakers to the wall, you can change the sound direction by using the supplied attached bracket as shown (screws not supplied). You can also mount the speakers using an optional 1/4-inch wall- mount bracket available at your local RadioShack store.

Horizontal

Attached Mounting Bracket Installation

Vertical

Installation

Rear Channel Surround

Speakers

Rear channel surround speakers produce subtle sounds that help create special effects, convey a sense of movement, and give viewers the sensation that they're "inside" a movie theater.

The ideal position for your rear channel surround speakers is behind the listening area and at ear level.

You can place your surround speakers on a shelf, or mount them on a wall using the supplied attached bracket or 1/4-inch wall- mount bracket (not included). See ???Main Front Speakers??? on Page 6.

Powered Subwoofer

Where and how you position your subwoofer greatly affects its bass response. Adjusting the subwoofer's volume control in relation to the left and right speakers also affects your speaker's overall sound.

Although low frequencies are non directional, factors such as room reflections, resonance and absorption strongly affect your subwoofer's performance. For the maximum bass output, place your subwoofer in a corner on the floor. To reduce output, move it away from corners and back walls, and off the floor. Even slightly moving the subwoofer can have a major effect on bass response.

We recommend that you test the subwoofer in different locations to achieve the best balance between your main speakers and subwoofer.

CONNECTING THE

SPEAKERS TO AN

AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER

Notes:

???You can use an amplifier/receiver with an output power rating higher than that of the speaker system, but take care never to exceed the speaker system's maximum power rating (see ???Specifications??? on Page 14)

???To avoid any damage to the speaker system or amplifier/receiver, turn off the amplifier/receiver before making connections.

???Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of speaker wire. We recommend you use color-coded or marked wire to help you correctly connect the wire. Color-coded wires have a stripe running down one side of the conductors. Marked wires have ridges along one side of the conductors.

With the speakers in their approximate locations, measure the distance from each speaker to the amplifier. Use 18-gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for distances up to 50 feet. For greater distances, use 16- gauge wire.

1.Split apart about 4-inches of speaker wire on each end.

2.Use a wire stripper to strip 1/4-inch of insulation from each wire's end. Twist

the loose wire strands to prevent the wire from shorting.

3. Press the right front speaker's negative (???) terminal tab and insert one of the bare wire ends into the opening. Then release the tab.

4.Press the right front speaker's positive

(+)terminal tab and insert the other bare wire end into the opening. Then release the tab.

5.Insert the other end of the wire you connected into the right front speaker's negative (???) terminal into your A/V amplifier/receiver's right front negative

(???) speaker terminal.

Note: For the maximum bass response and the best performance, be sure your speaker wires are properly connected according to their polarity (+ to + and ??? to ???).

6.Connect the remaining wire to the A/V amplifier/receiver's right front positive

(+)speakers terminal.

7.Repeat this process for the left front speaker, the rear channel speakers, and the center channel speaker.

REPLACING THE FUSE

If your subwoofer stops operating properly, you might need to replace its fuse. It requires a slow operating type,

2 A/250 V fuse, available at your local RadioShack store.

Caution:

???Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the subwoofer???s AC plug and turn off the amplifier/receiver.

???Do not use a fuse with ratings other than those specified.

Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the fuse holder (located on the back of the subwoofer) counterclockwise. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a new one.

CARE

Keep the speakers dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Use and store the speakers only in normal temperature environments. Handle the speakers carefully; do not drop them. Keep the speakers away from dust and dirt, and wipe them with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.

Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose cloth instead.

If your speakers are not performing as they should, take them to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or tampering with the speaker???s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.