SPEAKER PLACEMENT

An ideal speaker system covers the listen- ing area with a consistent volume level without reverberation (echo) or ???dead??? spots (areas without sound).

To cover a wide area, you might need one or more additional PA-115s. If you use more than one PA-115, overlap the speakers??? projection areas to prevent dead spots.

Note: You can find the proper speaker wire at your local Radio Shack store.

Speaker wire has two individual conduc- tors (wires) covered with insulation, and is often marked to help you make the proper connections. Insulation on one side of the wire might have a ridge or colored stripe. Or, the two conductors might be different colors (silver and copper, for example).

For the best bass response, be sure to connect + on the speaker to + on the amp and ??? on the speaker to ??? on the amp.

1.Separate the conductors at each end for about 2 inches.

2.Strip away 1/2 inch of insulation from the end of each conductor.

3.Unscrew the PA-115???s positive (+) terminal and insert a conductor???s stripped end into the hole on the side of the terminal post. If the wire is too large to insert into the hole, strip away some conductor to reduce the wire???s size.

4.Hand tighten the terminal to secure the wire in place.

5.Connect the conductor???s other stripped end to the amplifier???s posi- tive (+) terminal.

6.Repeat Steps 3-5 to connect the PA- 115 to the amplifier???s negative (???) ter- minal.

Using the PA-115???s Phone Jack

Instead of using the speaker???s terminal posts, you can use the speaker???s phone jack to make the connection.

If your amplifier has an 8-ohm phone jack, you can use speaker cable that has a phone plug on each end (such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 42-2470) to connect the PA-115???s 1/4-inch phone jack to the ampli- fier???s phone jack.

Or, if your amplifier does not have an 8- ohm phone jack, you can use speaker wire that has a phone plug on one end to connect the PA-115???s 1/4-inch phone jack to the amplifier???s terminals.

Connecting Two PA-115s to a Monaural Amplifier

You can connect a second PA-115 to cover a wider listening area. The PA-115 puts an 8-ohm load on the amplifier. If you connect a second PA-115 in series, the load increases to 16 ohms. If you con- nect a second PA-115 in parallel, the load decreases to 4 ohms. Check your ampli- fier???s specifications to see which connec- tion to use.

Connect the other PA-115???s terminals to the amplifier???s corresponding right speak- er terminals.

Connecting Two PA-115s to a Stereo Amplifier

You can connect two PA-115s to a stereo amplifier for stereo sound. Connect one PA-115???s positive (+) and negative (???) terminals to the amplifier???s corresponding positive and negative left speaker termi- nals.

CARE AND

MAINTENANCE

Your Radio Shack PA-115 15-Inch 2-Way Public Address Speaker is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you care for the speaker so you can enjoy it for years.

???Keep the PA-115 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

???Keep the PA-115 away from dust and dirt.

Caution: Do not clean the grille or speak- er elements with a vacuum cleaner. Doing so might cause permanent damage. Use a feather duster or soft cloth instead.