EDIFIER R980T Multimedia Speaker User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Edifier

Table of Contents

Important safety instruction
Contents checklist
Rear view
Setting up
Specification
Troubleshooting
Documents / Resources

R980T Multimedia Speaker
User manual

Important safety instruction

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Thank you for purchasing this Edifier product. For generations, Edifier tries to provide powered speaker products to satisfy the need of our end customers, even the most demanding ones. This product can add to your home entertainment, personal computer, and mini home theater great sound performance. Please read this manual carefully to obtain the best of this system.

The lightning flash with arrowhead inside the triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user- serviceable Parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified Service personnel only.
The exclamation point inside the triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long period of time.
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.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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.
Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
**** This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

Contents checklist

What’s in the Box

1 × Active speaker
1 × Passive speaker
1 × Speaker connecting cable
1 × 3.5mm to dual RCA audio cable
1 × RCA to RCA audio connecting cable
1 × User manual

EDIFIER R980T Multimedia Speaker - Contents checklist

Rear view

EDIFIER R980T Multimedia Speaker - Rear view

Bass adjustment
Master volume control
Line-in
Power switch
Power cord
Connector for main & secondary speaker

Setting up

EDIFIER R980T Multimedia Speaker - Setting up

This product is designed to be used on bookshelves or desktops. Please leave at least 1.5 meters between the two speakers. For best results, keep a 1 meter distance or more away from the speakers when listening.
Connect the main speaker and secondary speaker using the speaker connecting cable, according to the diagram, ensure connected with the correct polarity.
You can change or enlarge the original speaker cable, as the quality of the speaker cables might affect the overall sound quality, we recommend to use high quality Oxygen-free copper (OFC) cables.

Power on pressing the Power switch.
Note: To avoid hearing popping sounds when you turn on your speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.
Slowly turn up the master volume to a comfortable level and enjoy the music.
Advice: It’s recommended to set the audio device’s volume 50-90% in most cases for an optimal sound quality.
Advice: You may need to adjust the bass control to compensate the sound source for better enjoyment.

Specification

Total power output:	RMS 12W × 2 (DRC ON)
Signal to noise ratio:	≥85 dBA
Amplifier distor tion:	≤0.5%
Input sensitivity:	PC: 700 mV ± 50 mV

Troubleshooting

Please check if power is connected, and if the wall outlet is switched on.
Please switch the system off then on and reconnect to the audio source.
Please check if the master volume is turned to minimum.
Please check if the audio input cable is connected correctly.
Please check if there is signal from audio source.

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→ Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing this EDIFIER product. For the EDIFIER warranty applicable for this product, we refer you to the EDIFIER website www.edifier-international.com/warranty-terms.
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NOTICE:
For the need of technical improvement and system upgrade, information contained herein may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice.
Products of EDIFIER will be customized for different applications. Pictures and illustrations shown on this manual may be slightly different from actual product. If any difference is found, the actual product prevails.

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Manual Edition 1.2, Nov. 2014
IB-200-R0980T-05