Relay Subwoofer - Memory reader NZXT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Relay Subwoofer NZXT

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RELAY SPEAKER

DESKTOP PC SPEAKERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VERSION 1.0, 2022/12/14

INTRODUCTION TO NZXT RELAY SPEAKERS 01

NZXT RELAY SPEAKER PACKAGE CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION 05

HOW TO CONNECT THE NZXT RELAY SUBWOOFER ..... 19

HOW TO CONNECT THE NZXT SWITCHMIX 23

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 29

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 34

NZXT GLOBAL WARRANTY POLICY 37

REGULATORY STATEMENT 40

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 43

INTRODUCTION TO NZXT RELAY SPEAKERS

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Introduction to Relay Speakers

Congratulations on your purchase of NZXT Relay Speaker System! Whether you are a professional streamer, a casual player, or a hardcore gamer; we'd like to welcome you to the NZXT family of high-end gaming peripherals.

The NZXT Relay Speaker System comes complete with audio cables that enable you to connect to any type of audio product or gaming device that utilizes a standard 3.5mm audio connection.

This manual will help you set up your speakers and sort out any trouble with a troubleshooting guide. It also contains important warranty information in case your speakers should ever need repair.

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About NZXT's Complete Audio Solution

The complete NZXT Audio System consists of the NZXT Relay Speaker System (described in this guide), NZXT Relay Subwoofer, NZXT SwitchMix, and NZXT Relay Headset. All of the NZXT Audio System components are high-end desktop PC gaming audio products by themselves, but combined together, they unlock additional functionality and performance.

A Active Speaker (Left)

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B Passive Speaker (Right)

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The left "active" speaker houses the amplifier, power interface, volume control, and I/O panel. The right "passive" speaker houses only a woofer and tweeter and is driven by the active speaker. The passive speaker must be connected to the active speaker via the included speaker wire. The system is designed to operate correctly if the active speaker is placed on the left, and the passive speaker is on the right.

C Speaker Wire

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The Relay Speaker system comes complete with a speaker wire used to connect the built-in amplifier from the Active speaker to the Passive speaker. The connection is made by connecting the output terminals from the active speaker to the corresponding terminals on the passive speaker. Use the color-coded speaker to assist you to connect the positive terminal of the active speaker to the positive terminal of the passive speaker – and so on for the negative terminals of each speaker. These are marked by (+) and (-) symbols as shown in the diagram below.

D 3.5mm Cable

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E L/R RCA Cable

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F Power Supply

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STEP 1

Remember the Active Speaker is designed to be placed on the left side, and the Passive on the right. If these are switched, the sounds from your source will seem reversed.

Locate the speaker wire included in the packaging of your Relay Speaker System. On the rear side of the active speaker find the two (2) output terminals. These are marked by a red (+) and a black (-) symbol. Match the corresponding (+) and (-) terminals on the active speaker to the (+) and (-) terminals on the passive speaker. Insert each speaker wire into the exposed holes and tighten the screws. Important : Make sure the terminal screws are tight and secure, and all wiring is out of the way and safe from becoming a tripping hazard.

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Locate the 3.5mm cable included and insert either end into the input jack titled "TRS" on the reverse side of the active speaker. Plug the opposite end into the 3.5mm connection on SwitchMix or any audio device that utilizes a 3.5mm output connection.

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STEP 4

Plug the included power cable input from the DC power adapter into the back of the active speaker. Connect the DC power adapter to an AC power source.

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STEP 5

Power on the speakers pressing the power button. The LED on the front of the active speaker should now be on.

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STEP 6

Rotate the volume knob clockwise. We suggest turning the volume knob to 12 o'clock (50%) and utilizing the volume on the sound source to dial-in an appropriate setting for your environment.

Note : Make sure the volume output is down on your device as well and slowly increase volume to taste. Important! Always be cautious when increasing volume in order to prevent damage to your hearing.

50% - + VOLUME

Adjusting to Acoustic Environment

The NZXT Relay Speaker System will sound different depending on the acoustic space immediately surrounding your desk environment. To optimize the sonic potential of your new speakers, we suggest the following:

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STEP 1

Try to place the speakers so that the tweeters are aimed up as close to the height of your ears as possible. Place the subwoofer on the floor at a halfway point between the two speakers.

Speakers closer to walls or corners will have a naturally high bass response. If this is the case in your environment, try moving the speakers slightly towards or away from nearby walls and observe the results.

Pointing the speakers slightly inward will produce a better stereo image for some listeners.

HOW TO CONNECT THE NZXT RELAY SUBWOOFER

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Intro

The NZXT Relay speakers include a pre-amplified subwoofer output in order to add a separate subwoofer. While not strictly necessary, adding a sub enables a deeper lower octave audio experience.

Introducción

SUB IN E SUB OUTPUT

STEP 1

Connect the subwoofer to the "SUB OUTPUT" connector on the rear of the active speaker panel via any audio cable with a standard RCA connector. A cable of this type is included with the Relay Subwoofer.

Connecting the NZXT Relay Subwoofer to other audio systems

The NZXT Relay Subwoofer is compatible with any audio system utilizing an RCA-style subwoofer output. Simply connect the subwoofer to the corresponding output connection. Refer to your speaker or audio device manual for more information.

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Using the NZXT Relay Speakers with NZXT SwitchMix

The NZXT SwitchMix, Realy Speaker System, and Relay Headset are designed to seamlessly integrate, and when connected together, they unlock the ultimate potential of the NZXT sound experience. The SwitchMix toggles between connected speakers or headsets automatically. When the Stand detects that a connected headset is docked into the storage position, it will automatically mute the headset and direct audio to the connected speakers. And conversely, when a connected headset is lifted from the Stand, audio to the speakers becomes muted and the headset becomes the active audio output.

Utilizar as Colunas NZXT Relay com o SwitchMix NZXT

To connect your Relay Speaker System to SwitchMix, follow the following instructions:

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STEP 1

Connect the SwitchMix to your PC via the USB Connection.

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STEP 2

Connect to Mixer.

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STEP 3

Connect the speaker output of the SwitchMix (identified by speaker symbols) to the 3.5mm input of your Relay Speaker System.

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STEP 4

If you have a headset or headphones, connect them to the front 3.5mm headset output located on the front of SwitchMix.

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

If your NZXT Relay Speaker system has no sound, check...

• Are both ends of the 3.5mm audio cable firmly pushed into their 3.5mm audio connectors?
• Is the volume level of the device you are connected to set to minimum or muted?
• Is the volume level of the volume knob set to minimum (all the way counter-clockwise)?

If you NZXT Relay Speaker system has no bass response, check...

• Are the speaker wires terminated correctly into (+) and (-)? If so, you may also notice a shift in stereo imaging
  • Is your Relay Subwoofer turned on?
• Is your Relay Subwoofer's volume turned up?

If your NZXT Relay Speaker system has a humming sound, check...

• That all connections on the terminal are secured.
• The screws are hand-tight and not rattling.

Support

If you have an issue and you need further help to resolve, please contact us via email at: [e-mail]

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

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Woofer 3"
Tweeters 20mm
Speaker THD <1% @ 1KHz
Amplifier Class Class D
Nominal Impedance Tweeter: 12 ohm +/-15%, Woofer: 8 ohm +/- 15%
Total Harmonic Distortion (Amplifier output) THD < 0.5% @ 0 dBV input, 20 W output per channel
Crossover Frequency 1600 Hz
Inputs RCA, TRS
Outputs Subwoofer, Speaker Terminals
Input Sensitivity Per Channel 20W = 0.5 VRMS,1W: 0.115VRMS
Power Output of Total Two Speakers 40W Average (Peak 80W)
Standby Power Consumption 0.3W

This NZXT Global Warranty Policy governs the sale of products by NZXT to you.

I. WARRANTY LENGTH

New NZXT Product Warranty Length

Audio 2 Years

Any replacement product will be covered under warranty for the remainder of the warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.

II. WHO IS PROTECTED

The Warranty covers only NZXT products purchased by the original consumer.

III. WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED

Please note that our warranty is not an unconditional guarantee. If the product, in NZXT's reasonable opinion, malfunctions within the warranty period, NZXT will provide you at its sole discretion with a repaired or replacement product, either new or refurbished, with a similar function that is equal or greater in value depending on supply. Our warranty does not cover the following:

• any product or serial number/warranty sticker modification applied without permission from NZXT;
• any damage that is not a manufacturing defect;
• damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions included with the product;
• improper installation, unauthorized alterations or modifications, or repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by NZXT;
• shipping or transport damage (claims must be made with the carrier);
• normal wear and tear.

NZXT does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purpose. For NZXT Store orders, we cover two way return shipping for all exchanges and returns. For all other authorized dealers, NZXT Support does not cover return shipping and only covers one way shipping from NZXT back to the end user for exchanges. Two way expedited shipping is provided for all PSUs covered under the Less Than Three program, indiscriminate of purchase location, provided the location is an approved NZXT reseller.

IV. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES (DISCLAIMER)

NZXT's sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product with either a new or refurbished product with a similar function that is equal or greater in value at our option. NZXT shall not, in any event, be liable for any incidental or consequential damage, including but not limited to damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of data, business, or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or possession.

V. LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the warranty length specified in Paragraph I.

VI. TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have already referenced your product owner's manual and still need help, you may contact us by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or visit the NZXT Support site at nzxt.com/customer-support.

VII. HOW TO OBTAIN A WARRANTY SERVICE FROM NZXT

To receive a warranty service for your product when purchased directly from NZXT, you must submit a request via the NZXT Support site outlining the problem. If a technician deems the product defective or requiring testing, you will be required to provide a copy of your proof of purchase, which will enable you to submit a Return Merchandise Authorization "RMA" request.

Once approved, you'll receive an RMA number, upon which you will be asked to ship the defective item back to NZXT with the RMA number clearly marked or labelled on the package. NZXT recommends that appropriate measures are taken to safeguard the product from damage during shipping.

VIII. APPLICABLE LAW AND ADDITIONAL LEGAL RIGHTS FOR CONSUMERS

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. These conditions are governed and construed in accordance with the laws of California (with exception of its conflict of law provisions), and the application of the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. The non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of California is agreed, which means that you may bring a claim to enforce your consumer protection rights in connection with this Global Warranty in the country which you have your habitual residence where you may have additional rights. These rights may vary.

For original consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country, state, or province of purchase or, if different, their country, state, or province of residence, the benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations. To the extent that liability under such consumer laws can be limited, NZXT's liability is limited, and its sole option, to repair or replacement, either new or refurbished, with a similar function that is equal or greater in value depending on supply.

In the United Kingdom:

• For NZXT products sold to customers in the UK, during the expected lifespan of your product your legal rights entitle you to the following:

Up to 30 days: if your goods are faulty, then you can get an immediate refund.
Up to six months: if your goods can't be repaired or replaced, then you're entitled to a full refund, in most cases.
Up to six years: if your goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back.
- If the person seeking to rely on the guarantee is not the original consumer, the NZXT Warranty will cover the product in relation to that person provided that they are able to provide proof of the transfer of the benefit of the guarantee from the original consumer.
- The implied warranties under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 says that your goods must be as described, fit for all purposes for which such goods are usually supplied, and of satisfactory quality.

In the EU:

- If you are a consumer and have your habitual residence in the EU, you additionally enjoy the protection afforded to you by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement by virtue of the law where you have your habitual residence.

IX. WARRANTY SERVICE FROM RESELLERS

In the event that a warranty service is sought, you must provide proof of purchase (store receipt or invoice) in order to receive the service and if deemed necessary, repair or replacement product.

In North America:

Within the first 60 days after purchase, please return your product (or for power supplies installed within our enclosures, just the failed power supply) to your dealer or reseller for a replacement. If the product is still within warranty and you can no longer return it to your dealer, please contact NZXT Customer Support (see above) for assistance and instructions. NZXT will not accept returns without prior approval and an RMA number.

In Europe:

Within the first year after purchase, please return your product (or for power supplies installed within our enclosures, just the failed power supply) to your dealer or reseller for a replacement. If the product is still within warranty and you can no longer return it to your dealer, please contact NZXT Customer Support (see above) for assistance and instructions. NZXT will not accept returns without prior approval.

In Australasia:

Within the first two years after purchase, please return your product (or for power supplies installed within our enclosures, just the failed power supply) to your dealer or reseller for a replacement. If the product is still within warranty and you can no longer return it to your dealer, please contact NZXT Customer Support (see above) for assistance and instructions. NZXT will not accept returns without prior approval.

The cost of shipping will be borne at the first instance by you; however, if the purchased item is defective, NZXT will reimburse reasonable postage or transportation of costs.

Outside North America, Europe, and Australasia:

If your product needs to be returned within the warranty period, please contact the retailer or distributor from whom you purchased the product.

X. NZXT.COM STORE RETURNS/EXCHANGE POLICY

Eligible products under this NZXT Warranty qualify for a full refund or exchange only with an authorized RMA number and if the item is returned to the NZXT.com store inventory within 30 days of purchase. Returns are not allowed beyond 30 days of the purchase date. The NZXT.com Store reserves the right to deny any return or exchange. Refunds will be credited to the original method of payment. To initiate a return, simply submit a request via NZXT support site.

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NZXT, Inc. | 15736 E. Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA 91744, USA

NZXT UK Ltd. | First Floor 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD, GB United Kingdom

[phone] / [e-mail] / nzxt.com

REGULATORY STATEMENT

The maximum ambient temperature is 50^ C, the maximum normal operating temperature of the radiator (coolant) is 60^ C, and the maximum abnormal temperature of the radiator (coolant) is 70^ C.

This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

CE CC

CE Directive

The device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directives relevant Union harmonization legislation:

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU & (EU) 2015/863

• LVD Directive 2014/35/EU

• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant UK harmonization legislation:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
• The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

RoHS statement

This product is compliant to implemented RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) type regulations worldwide, including but not limited to Japan, India, Korea, and European Union.

REACH statement

EU REACH SVHC Disclosure on Candidate List

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, EC 1907/2006) is the European Union's (EU) chemical substances regulatory framework. REACH requires NZXT Inc. to provide customers with sufficient information on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) contained in products in concentration above 0.1% weight by weight (w/w) to allow safe use of the product.

WEEE

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, NZXT must remind you that...Under the European (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, effective February 14, 2014, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal wastes, and manufacturers of covered electronics must take back such products at the end of their useful life. NZXT will comply with the product take back requirements at the end-of-life of NZXT products that are sold within the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 the receiver. Connect the equipment onto 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 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

SUPPORT AND SERVICE

SUPPORT AND SERVICE

If you have any questions or problems with the NZXT product you purchased, please don't hesitate to contact us using our support system. [e-mail] support.nzxt.com

Please include a detailed explanation of your problem and your proof of purchase. For comments and suggestions, you can e-mail our design team, [e-mail].

Lastly we would like to thank you for your support by purchasing this product. For more information about NZXT, please visit us online. NZXT Website: NZXT.com

SOPORTE Y SERVICIO

NZXT, Inc. | 15736 E. Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA 91744, USA

NZXT UK Ltd. | First Floor 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD, GB United Kingdom

[phone] / [e-mail] / nzxt.com