MicroMedia^™ Speaker System
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Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Frequency response 50 – 20,000Hz (±3dB) Maximum sound pressure level 100dB (0.5m) Crossover frequency 180Hz Subwoofer 93/8 x 7 x 10 inches 5 pounds (2.2kg) Bass driver: 5¼ inches (135mm) Speakers 3¼ x 3¼ x 3½ inches 0.5 pounds (0.2kg) Wide-range driver: 2¾ inches (65mm) Regulatory certifications UL; CSA Many Gateway 2000 products are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway 2000 specifications, and may vary with similarly marketed products.   Parts Checklist Unpack your speaker system components. Make sure you have all of these parts: Subwoofer Speakers (2) Pedestals (2) Power adapter with cable Rubber pads (6) Speaker cables (2) Volume control with cables.   Assembly Instructions Place the subwoofer beside or underneath your desk or table. The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room, but will provide maximum performance when placed on the floor, near a wall, and within 5 feet of the speakers.   Place a speaker to the the left of your monitor. This is now your left speaker. Place a speaker to the the right of your monitor. This is now your right speaker.   Speakers Subwoofer     Power in jack Power status indicator Left (white) speaker jack Right (red) speaker jack Input (purple) jack Subwoofer level (volume) knob Locate the speaker cable with the white plug. Connect the cable’s squared end to the rear of your left speaker. Connect the cable’s white plug to the subwoofer’s left (white) speaker jack. Locate the speaker cable with the red plug. Connect the cable’s red plug to the subwoofer’s right (red) speaker jack. Connect the cable’s squared end to the rear of your right speaker. Speakers (rear view) Subwoofer (rear view)   Slide the volume control onto the underside of one of your speakers (or attach to another surface with Velcro tape). Speaker Volume control   Connect the volume control’s purple plug to the subwoofer’s input (purple) jack. Connect the volume control’s green plug to your computer’s green audio-out jack (located on the sound card). If you are connecting this speaker system to a CD player or other audio device, connect this green plug to the device’s appropriate audio jack.     Subwoofer Volume control Computer   Connect the power adapter’s plug to the subwoofer’s power in jack. Plug the power adapter into an electrical power outlet.   Power adapter   Mount your speakers in either of these ways: Pedestal mount — Insert a pedestal into each speaker. Attach rubber pads to the feet of the pedestal and place where desired. Wall mount — Hang each speaker on a hook or nail using the keyhole slot.   Speaker pedestal Speaker Keyhole slot   Rotate subwoofer level knob to adjust bass. Rotate volume control knob to adjust speaker volume.   Notices   All rights reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway 2000. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.   Trademark acknowledgments AnyKey, cow spot motif, CrystalScan, Destination, Field Mouse, Gateway 2000, GW2K, HandBook, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized "G" design, and motto "You’ve got a friend in the business" are registered trademarks and EZ Pad, Family PC, and Gateway Solo are trademarks of Gateway 2000, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1997 Gateway 2000, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, N. Sioux City, SD 57049 USA   Regulatory Compliance Statements American Users: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution! The Federal Communications Commission warns the users that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Users: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. European Users: This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with following European directives: [i] EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending directive 92/31/EEC & 93/68 EEC as per - EN 50081-1:1992 according to EN 55022:1995 Class B EN 61000-3-2:1995 or EN 60555-2:1986 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 - EN50082-1:1992 according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 or IEC 801-2:1984 ENV 50140:1994 or IEC 801-3:1984 EN 61000-4-4:1988 or IEC 801-4:1998 [ii] Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950: 1992 Japanese Users: This equipment is in the Class 2 category (Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Australian and New Zealand Users: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency. Caution! Disconnect power before servicing. Attention! Couper le courant avant l’entretien.