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PLAYING MUSIC FROM YOUR COMPUTER   

To play music from a Windows or Mac OS X based personal computers. 

NOTE:

 (1) If you are using a USB power adaptor (not included) to power up this 

unit, you can only play music from your computer via AUX IN jack of 
this unit. Please refer to instructions in “PLAY MUSIC BY AUXILIARY 
INPUT” section. 

              (2) When using the USB cable for an audio connection, you will not need 

to connect the 3.5mm plug AUX IN cable. 

Windows Based Computer (for Windows XP/ Vista/ 7) 

1.) Plug the small end of the USB cable (included) to the mini USB connector on 

the back of the unit and plug the large end of the USB cable into your 
computer USB port. 

Note:

If your computer USB port supplies 5V DC, 1000mA of power to the unit, 

you will not need battery power. Otherwise, please install batteries in order 
to work the unit properly. 

2.) Press the POWER    button to turn on the power of the unit, the computer will 

report “Found New Hardware” the first time the USB port is accessed. Wait for 
the computer to automatically search and install the necessary device drivers 
for the USB audio device. Once installed, the PC will show “Your new 
hardware is installed and ready to use” when the device drivers have been 
properly installed. 

3.) Your computer should automatically switch to use the SMPS-200 as a default 

system speaker and will be ready to use. If not, please go to your computer 
control panel and set the default audio sound playback device to the “USB 
Audio Device”.   

4.) Open the music player program on your computer, and adjust the volume of 

the player program to a low level. 

5.) Click the play button, and slowly increase the volume level of your player 

program to adjust the sound level. 

6.) Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the unit to control the sound level if 

necessary. 

Mac Based Computer (for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) 

1.) Plug the small end of the USB cable (included) to mini USB connector on the 

back of the unit and plug the large end into your computer USB port.   

Note:

If your computer USB port supplies 5V DC, 1000mA of power to the unit, 

you will not need battery power. Otherwise, please install batteries in order 
to work the unit properly. 

Summary of Contents for SMPS-200

Page 1: ... PORTABLE STEREO SPEAKERS USER MANUAL SMPS 200 PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listeni...

Page 3: ...situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified ...

Page 4: ...evision 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 deal...

Page 5: ... jack to play music from your iPod or digital audio player Play music from your computer via the USB port Digital volume control LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 VOLUME DOWN BUTTON 2 POWER ON OFF BUTTON 3 VOLUME UP BUTTON 4 SPEAKER 5 AUX IN JACK 6 MINI USB CONNECTOR 7 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1 4 5 6 7 4 2 3 AUX IN USB ...

Page 6: ... compartment 4 After prolonged use the battery voltage may discharge to such a low level that it cannot work properly In that case you need to replace them all at once with fresh good quality batteries Remove all exhausted batteries and follow above procedures to replace new batteries Battery Note and Care Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same type b...

Page 7: ...gen and allow you to listen to your external source through the speakers of this unit 1 Use an audio cable included with one 3 5 mm stereo plug on each end of the cable 2 Plug one end into the AUX IN jack on the main unit and the other end of the cable into the Line out Jack or Headphone Jack of your external audio device 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the unit The blue LED under VOLUME UP DO...

Page 8: ...ssed Wait for the computer to automatically search and install the necessary device drivers for the USB audio device Once installed the PC will show Your new hardware is installed and ready to use when the device drivers have been properly installed 3 Your computer should automatically switch to use the SMPS 200 as a default system speaker and will be ready to use If not please go to your computer...

Page 9: ...g your unit under direct sunlight or in hot humid or dusty places 2 Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or motors 3 For better Clock Display clarity avoid operating the unit under direct sunlight or in strong room illumination 4 Unplug the unit from the electrical power outlet immediately in case of malfunction CLEANING THE UNIT To ...

Page 10: ...manual to set it No Sound Volume set too low Press the VOLUME UP button to turn the sound level up Volume level is set too high Decrease the volume If original sound source is of poor quality distortion and noise are easily noticed with high power speakers Try a different audio source such as a music CD Sound is distorted Sound source is distorted If you are using an external sound source like iPo...

Page 11: ...ailure to provide reasonable care and necessary maintenance as outlined in the user manual 3 Warranty of all SPECTRA products applies to residential use only and is void when products are used in a nonresidential environment or installed outside the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TO OBTAIN SERVICE please...

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