RCA Speaker 40 5023 User Guide

60-Watt Powered Subwoofer  
Your RCA PRO-SW60P 60-Watt Powered  
Subwoofer is designed to give you the best  
possible low frequency sound quality for  
the ultimate home theater experience. You  
will be astonished by the realism it adds to  
movie sound effects and the power it lends  
to all kinds of music.  
Note: You need speaker wire (not  
supplied, available at your local  
RadioShack store) to connect the  
subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver’s  
speaker outputs.  
Low Level Input — lets you connect the  
subwoofer to an amplifier’s or receiver’s  
subwoofer out or pre out jacks. These  
inputs automatically sum left and right  
channel information.  
The subwoofer combines the power of a  
built-in 60-watt RMS amplifier with a  
responsive, 8-inch paper cone woofer —  
all housed in a tuned-port bass-reflex  
enclosure to produce tight, floor-  
rumbling, powerful bass (down to 50 Hz)  
that you can feel as well as hear! The  
POWER indicator lets you see at a glance  
when the subwoofer is operating.  
Note: You need phono cables (not  
supplied, available at your local  
RadioShack store) to connect the  
subwoofer to an amplifier or receiver’s  
subwoofer out or pre out jacks.  
Your subwoofer has an adjustable high cut  
filter and high and low level inputs,  
making it easy to incorporate into existing  
systems, or you can use it as an integral  
part of a subwoofer/satellite combination.  
Volume Control — lets you match the  
PRO-SW60P’s output level to your satellite  
speakers’ output (if used).  
Frequency HZ — controls the high  
frequency cutoff point. Rotated fully  
clockwise, it cuts high frequencies over  
200 Hz. Rotated fully counterclockwise, it  
cuts high frequencies over 50 Hz.  
It also has these features:  
Auto On/Off — automatically switches  
the PRO-SW60P’s amplifier to standby if  
the subwoofer does not receive a signal for  
about 11 minutes.  
Standby Indicator — lights when the  
subwoofer is connected to power but not  
receiving a signal.  
High Level Input — lets you connect the  
subwoofer to an amplifier’s or receiver’s  
speaker outputs.  
 
you place the PRO-SW60P at least 4  
inches away from the wall, and at least  
2–3 feet away from your television or  
computer’s disk drive system so the  
subwoofer’s magnet will not distort the  
colors of your TV picture or erase your  
floppy disks.  
CHOOSING A LOCATION  
Cautions:  
To prevent the cabinet from warping  
or discoloring, do not place the  
subwoofer in a place where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or excessive  
humidity.  
• Do not place the subwoofer where it  
might be knocked over or exposed to  
falling objects.  
ATTACHING FEET  
Using the supplied screws, secure the four  
protective feet (packed separately) into the  
pre-drilled holes at each corner of the  
cabinet’s bottom.  
• The metal control panel on the back  
of the PRO-SW60P acts as the heat  
sink for the subwoofers internal  
amplifier. Therefore, place the unit at  
least 4 inches (10 cm) away from a  
wall, and do not let anything come  
into contact with this panel.  
CONNECTING TO AN  
AMPLIFIER  
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  
and adjusting the subwoofer’s high cut  
filter also affects your speakers’ overall  
sound.  
You can connect your PRO-SW60P to an  
amplifier/receiver’s subwoofer out or pre  
out jacks or speaker terminals.  
Notes:  
• You can connect your PRO-SW60P to  
your TV if it has variable line out  
jacks.  
Although low frequencies are non-  
directional, factors such as room  
reflections, standing waves, resonance and  
absorption strongly affect your  
• See “Connecting to Subwoofer Out or  
Pre Out Terminals”or “Connecting to  
Speaker Terminals” on Page 4.  
subwoofer’s performance. For maximum  
bass output, place your subwoofer in a  
corner. To reduce output, move it away  
from corners and back walls. Even slightly  
moving the subwoofer can have a major  
effect on bass response.  
Caution: To avoid any damage to the  
subwoofer or amplifier, disconnect power  
from your components before making any  
connections.  
We recommend that you test the  
subwoofer in different locations to  
determine where the best balance is  
between your satellite speakers (if used)  
and subwoofer. We also recommend that  
 
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jacks, which will allow the  
Connecting to Subwoofer Out  
or Pre Out Terminals  
PRO-SW60Ps volume to change with  
the TVs volume. Refer to your TV  
owners manual. Also, you can  
connect to the TV line out and then  
adjust the TV volume up or down. If  
the subwoofer volume changes with  
the TV volume, then the TV line out is  
variable.  
Use this connection if your amplifier/  
receiver has jacks labeled SUBWOOFER  
OUT or PRE OUT. Do not use the PRE  
OUT jacks if they are already connected by  
cables or jumpers to your amplifier.  
Amplifier/Receiver  
Sub Out/Pre Out Terminal  
Right  
Speaker  
Left  
Speaker  
Connecting to Speaker  
Terminals  
SUB OUT/PRE OUT TERMINAL  
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT  
+
R
L
+
L
R
Connect the amplifier/receiver’s speaker  
output terminals to the PRO-SW60P’s  
HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals. Be  
sure to connect the terminals in phase,  
connecting positive (+) to positive and  
negative (–) to negative.  
+
+
HIGH LEVEL INPUT  
R
L
LOW LEVEL  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
FREQUENCY  
HZ  
+
L
R
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
50  
200  
Right  
Speaker  
Amplifier/Receiver  
Output Terminal  
Left  
Speaker  
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT  
+
R
L
+
1. Connect the PRO-SW60Ps LOW  
LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier/  
receivers sub out or pre out jacks (or  
TVs audio line out jacks).  
+
+
HIGH LEVEL INPUT  
R
L
2. Connect your satellite speakers (if  
any) to the amplifiers or receivers  
output terminals as they would  
normally be connected.  
LOW LEVEL  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
FREQUENCY  
HZ  
+
L
R
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
50  
200  
Notes:  
• On some receivers/amplifiers, the  
subwoofer out is a single jack. Use a  
single phono cable (not supplied,  
available at your local RadioShack  
store) to connect the subwoofer jack  
to the “L” input on the PRO-SW60P.  
Connecting Speakers  
You can connect your left and right  
speakers to your amplifier/receiver (see  
“Connecting to Subwoofer Out or Pre Out  
Terminals”), or to the PRO-SW60P’s HIGH  
LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals (see  
“Connecting to Speaker Terminals”).  
• When connecting to a TV, we  
recommend using variable line output  
 
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If you use MEGACABLE , or any other  
high quality, low gauge speaker wire, the  
terminals will be too small to  
CONNECTING TO POWER  
HIGH LEVEL INPUT  
R
L
LOW LEVEL  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
FREQUENCY  
HZ  
+
CONTROL  
L
R
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
50  
200  
accommodate the wires. You need two  
pairs of speaker pins (available at your  
local RadioShack store) to make the  
connection. Follow these steps to connect  
the wires to each terminal using speaker  
pins.  
POWER  
Indicator  
AC120V  
60Hz  
LISTED 1Z45  
P/NO WF  
60R  
AUDIO  
EQUIPMENT  
U
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L
120V 60Hz 60W E158878  
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
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DO NOT OPEN.  
NE PAS OUVREI  
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NOT SUITABLE FOR IN-WALL MOUNTING  
1. Separate the conductors for a length  
of about 2 inches on the end of each  
wire. Then strip 1/2 inch of insulation  
from the ends of each conductor and  
twist the wire ends.  
Plug the PRO-SW60P’s AC power cord  
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator  
lights red. If the subwoofer does not  
receive a signal for about 11 minutes, the  
amplifier goes into standby mode.  
2. Position each wire end between the  
open barrel ends of a speaker pin.  
To PRO-SW60P  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
Once you have made all connections,  
follow these steps to adjust the  
PRO-SW60P’s volume.  
From Left or Right Speaker  
1. Rotate VOLUME CONTROL to MIN.  
3. Using a pair of pliers, crimp down the  
open barrel ends of the speaker pin to  
hold the wire end in place.  
2. Turn on your amplifier/receiver and  
another component (such as a radio,  
cassette player, CD player, or  
turntable).  
4. Plug the speaker pin into the proper  
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT terminal on  
the PRO-SW60P.  
3. Begin play of an audio source (such as  
a radio) and adjust the amplifier/  
speakers overall volume to a  
comfortable level. Rotate VOLUME  
CONTROL clockwise, a little at a  
time, until you achieve a pleasing  
balance of bass between the  
PRO-SW60P and the main speakers  
(and satellite speakers, if used). Bass  
output should not overpower the  
main speakers, but should blend  
across the entire musical range.  
 
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Once you have adjusted VOLUME  
CONTROL, use the amplifier/receiver’s  
volume control to control the speakers’  
volume.  
CARE  
To enjoy your RCA PRO-SW60P 60-Watt  
Powered Subwoofer for a long time:  
• Keep the subwoofer dry. If it gets wet,  
wipe it dry immediately.  
ADJUSTING THE HIGH CUT  
FREQUENCY  
• Use and store the subwoofer only in  
normal temperature environments.  
FREQUENCY HZ adjusts the level  
(between 50 Hz and 200 Hz) at which the  
subwoofer begins passing frequencies to  
other speakers. This control’s setting  
depends on the low frequency capabilities  
of your satellite speakers (if used), speaker  
placement, and other factors that affect  
bass performance.  
• 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 looking  
new.  
While playing music, rotate FREQUENCY  
HZ clockwise until it sounds like the  
music is too bass-heavy. Then rotate it  
counterclockwise until the bass sounds  
more natural.  
Modifying or tampering with the  
subwoofer’s internal components can  
cause a malfunction and invalidate its  
warranty.  
This subwoofer has been manufactured to  
the specifications of RadioShack and is  
covered by a limited warranty from  
RadioShack. If your subwoofer is not  
operating as it should, take it to your local  
RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-  
SHACK for assistance.  
If the mid-bass sounds natural but you  
want more low bass, rotate FREQUENCY  
HZ counterclockwise a little, then rotate  
VOLUME CONTROL clockwise by about  
the same amount. This increases low bass  
output without affecting the mid-bass  
output.  
To reduce low bass output without  
affecting the mid-bass output equally,  
rotate FREQUENCY HZ clockwise and  
VOLUME CONTROL counterclockwise.  
 
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Amplifier Output .................................................... 60W RMS (4 Ohms @ 10% THD)  
50W RMS (4 Ohms @ 1% THD)  
Crossover ............................................................................. 50 Hz–200 Hz Adjustable  
Frequency Response .................................................................................. 50–200 Hz  
Power Voltage .................................................................................... AC 120 V/60 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................................................................ 60W  
Dimensions (HWD) ..................................................................... 103/4 × 101/2 × 12 in.  
(263 × 267 × 305 mm)  
Weight ............................................................................................... 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to  
change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned  
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED  
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED  
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-  
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY  
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-  
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS  
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
04/99  
We Service What We Sell  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
40-5023  
Printed in the USA  
11/99  
 

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