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Alpha PS1 Powered Speakers Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 17. The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Notice of FCC Compliance Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 2 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. INTRODUCTION Thank you for your PSB Speakers purchase. Our wide collection of high performance loudspeakers, headphones, and home audio products bring music and video collections to life. Producing natural musical dynamics and precise imaged sound, PSB Speakers will simply bring you closer to the music you love. Alpha stands for the best value in high performance loudspeakers. The Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker takes the Alpha concept to an entirely new level by including a built-in amplifier to create a complete desktop solution with enough acoustic output to fill small to medium sized rooms. Based on decades of acoustic research and rigorous testing, the Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker benefits from proven knowledge and techniques, and delivers “true-to-nature” sound quality for today’s music enthusiasts and professionals. By supplying this owner’s guide, we hope you will read through this information to help assure that you are getting the most out of your PSB product. UNPACKING The packing materials are designed to protect the speakers from damage during transport, however if visible or concealed damage is to occur in handling, it should be reported at once to your authorized PSB dealer, or to the shipping company that delivered your loudspeakers. We highly recommend retaining all packaging, as it may be needed to transport the soundbar in the future. CONNECTING The built-in amplifier in PSB Powered Speakers is located in the left speaker. All speaker, audio source and power supply connections must be connected to the speaker amplifier to ensure proper performance. Before making a connection, ensure that your audio source and speakers are powered off as severe damage to equipment and/or your ears could result. THE SPEAKERS I. Connect the right speaker to the indicated and corresponding output jack on the speaker amplifier using the included PowerLink speaker cable. II. As these speakers are self-powered, do not attempt to connect the supplied cable to the speaker outputs of a stereo receiver III. For improved low frequency response, the Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker is equipped with a sub out connection for adding a powered subwoofer, if needed. a) To connect a powered subwoofer use a standard RCA cable and connect it from the “SUB OUT” to the low-level input on the subwoofer. 3

ENGLISH ALPHA PS1 Owner’s Guide Safety Information Information with regard to safety is required according to this standard. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation or use and supplied with the apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used. The important safety instruction shall be entitled “Import Safety Instruction”. The following safety instruction shall be included where applicable, and when used, shall be verbatim as follows. Additional safety information is not prohibited from being included by adding statements after the end of the following safety instruction list. At the manufacturer's option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction is not prohibited from being placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete unit. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ENGLISH 2 15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 17) The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Notice of FCC Compliance Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Thank you for purchasing PSB Speakers Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker, a highly developed bookshelf speaker recommended for nearfield listening that brings music and video collections to life. Producing natural musical dynamics and precisely imaged sound, the Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker will bring you closer to the music you love. Alpha stands for the best value in high performance loudspeakers. The Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker takes the Alpha concept to an entirely new level by including a built-in amplifier to create a complete desktop solution with enough acoustic output to fill small to medium sized rooms. Based on decades of acoustic research and rigorous testing, the Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker benefits from proven knowledge and techniques, and delivers “true-to-nature” sound quality for today's music enthusiasts and professionals. By supplying this owner's guide, we hope you will read through this information to help assure that you are getting the most out of your PSB product, and your music. UNPACKING… The packing materials are designed to protect the speakers from damage during transport, however if visible or concealed damage is to occur in handling, it should be reported at once to your authorized PSB dealer, or to the shipping company that delivered your loudspeakers. We highly recommend retaining all packaging, as it may be needed to transport the speakers in the future. ENGLISH 3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point with an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.