Micca ON3 - Powered Bookshelf Speaker Manual

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase! The Micca ON3 is a compact and stylish powered bookshelf speaker system designed for enjoying your favorite music in small rooms and settings such as an office, study, or kitchen. Finished with simple modern lines, the ON3 is sure to add a splash of style wherever it sits and has been thoughtfully designed to be easy and convenient to use.

Feature Highlights

General

• 3-Inch full range driver with treated paper cone, rubber surround, neodymium magnet, and copper shorting ring.
• Full volume ported enclosure with flared opening
• Side mounted power, volume, and EQ selection dial
• Infrared remote control with magnetic storage

Technical

• 24-Bit audio DSP engine
• Two EQ profiles:

1. Flat;
2. Bass Enhanced

• 24W x 2 RMS power Class-D amplifier

Inputs

• RCA stereo analog input
• Front panel 3.5mm AUX input

What's Included

• Micca ON3 Bookshelf Speakers
• IR Remote Control
• 3.5mm to RCA Audio Cable
• 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX Audio Cable
• AC Power Adapter
• User's Manual

Note: All information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual. These changes will be reflected in future revisions of this manual.

Product Overview

Connections and Controls

Connection and Setup

Micca ON3 bookshelf speakers can be used in a variety of configurations, such as near field computer speakers, stereo speakers for a turntable, TV speakers in a small room, or as background music speakers in an office or kitchen. This chapter explains the various ways in which the connections and settings should be used.

Use as Computer Speakers

This section explains how to use the Micca ON3 as computer speakers. For best results, follow the recommended configuration suggestions below:

• Place the Micca ON3 speakers on either side of the computer monitor.
• Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA cable, connect the computer's 3.5mm audio output to the RCA input on the back of the Micca ON3. For desktop computers, the main stereo audio output jack is typically located on the back and green colored. For laptops, use the headphone output jack.
• Set the computer's volume output to maximum, and use the Micca ON3's volume control.
• If it is preferred to use the computer's volume control, press the "75%" button on the ON3's remote control to set its volume. Higher volume settings beyond 75% may have more audible background noise.
• A temporary music source such as a smartphone can be connected to the AUX jack on the front of the Micca ON3 using the included 3.5mm AUX audio cable. The AUX input has priority over the rear RCA input. To resume playing music from the RCA input, disconnect the AUX input from the Micca ON3.

Use With Turntable

This section explains how to use the Micca ON3 with turntables. Since the Micca ON3 does not have a phono stage, it is important that the turntable has an internal phono pre-amp, or is used with an external phono pre-amp. For best results, follow the recommended configuration suggestions below:

• Place the Micca ON3 speakers on either side of the turntable, ensure that the speakers do not physically touch the turntable, which may cause undesirable operation.
• Use a RCA-to-RCA audio cable (not included) to connect the audio output from the turntable to the RCA input on the back of the Micca ON3. Note that if the turntable does not have an internal phono pre-amp, a separate phono pre-amp must be used. Consult the user's manual for your turntable to check if a separate phono pre-amp is needed.
• Use the Micca ON3 volume control to set the desired playback volume.
• A temporary music source such as a smartphone can be connected to the AUX jack on the front of the Micca ON3 using the included 3.5mm AUX audio cable. The AUX input has priority over the rear RCA input. To resume playing music from the RCA input, disconnect the AUX input from the Micca ON3.

NOTE: The Micca ON3 electronically filters out signal below 30Hz, which effectively eliminates low frequency rumbles.

Use With a TV

This section explains how to use the Micca ON3 with a TV. Since the Micca ON3 does not have an optical input, it is important that the TV has analog audio output jacks, or is used with an optical-to-analog-stereo converter. For best results, follow the recommended configuration suggestions below:

• Place the Micca ON3 speakers on either side of the TV.
• Use a RCA-to-RCA audio cable (not included) to connect the audio output from the TV to the RCA input on the back of the Micca ON3. If there is no analog audio output on the TV, check to see if there is a headphone audio output jack, which can also be used. If only an optical audio output is available, a separate optical-to-analog-stereo converter must be used. Consult the user's manual for your TV to learn more about what audio output options are available.
• Set the TV's volume output to maximum, and use the Micca ON3's volume control.
• If it is preferred to use the TV's, press the "75%" button on the ON3's remote control to set its volume. Higher volume settings beyond 75% may have more audible background noise.
• A temporary music source such as a smartphone can be connected to the AUX jack on the front of the Micca ON3 using the included 3.5mm AUX audio cable. The AUX input has priority over the rear RCA input. To resume playing music from the RCA input, disconnect the AUX input from the Micca ON3.

Use For Background Music

This section explains how to use the Micca ON3 for background music in a small room such as office or kitchen. For best results, follow the recommended configuration suggestions below:

• Place the Micca ON3 speakers a counter, bookshelf, or table. For best results, avoid placing near a corner of the room.
• Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA cable, connect a smartphone, tablet, MP3 player, or any other audio source to the RCA input on the back of the Micca ON3.
• Set the audio source volume output to maximum, and use the Micca ON3's volume control.
• If it is preferred to use the source volume control, press the "75%" button on the ON3's remote control to set its volume. Higher volume settings beyond 75% may have more audible background noise.
• A temporary music source such as a smartphone can be connected to the AUX jack on the front of the Micca ON3 using the included 3.5mm AUX audio cable. The AUX input has priority over the rear RCA input. To resume playing music from the RCA input, disconnect the AUX input from the Micca ON3.

Use and Operation

The ON3 has been designed for ease of operation, with intuitively designed features and controls. Following are general use and operation recommendations that will help you get the most enjoyment out of the ON3 speakers.

Power

During normal use, set the physical power switch on the back of the ON3 to the "On" position, and use the remote control to turn the speakers on or place into stand-by mode. This can also be accomplished by pressing the volume dial on the side of the ON3.
If the speakers will not be used for a while, such as when going on vacation, turn the power switch on the back of the ON3 to the "Off" position to conserve power.

Setting Volume

Use the remote control or side volume dial to change the ON3's playback volume. There are 40 volume levels and the volume dial will flash once for each step. If maximum or minimum volume has been reached, further adjustments will have no effect and the volume dial will not flash. The ON3 can be quickly muted or unmuted using the remote control.

The remote control also provides two quick volume settings equivalent to 25% and 75% of the maximum volume. These volume shortcut buttons can be used to quickly jump to a low or high volume setting. For most signal sources such as computers, turntables, and smartphones, it is recommended that the volume is set no higher than 75% to avoid excessive background noise.
Use a volume setting higher than 75% only if more playback volume is desired.

Setting EQ

The ON3 has two built-in EQ profiles and can be selected by pressing the corresponding EQ1 or EQ2 buttons on the remote control. The EQ profile can also be toggled between EQ1 and EQ2 by pressing and holding the side volume dial for 2 seconds. There is no indicator to show which EQ profile is currently configured. The two EQ profiles differs in the following manner:

EQ1 is a flat EQ profile, with the speaker adjusted for a smooth and flat frequency response. This EQ profile provides the most accurate reproduction of music and is suitable for users who desire a flat frequency response.

EQ2 provides a tilted frequency response, where the bass is enhanced and a gradual decrease in response towards higher frequencies, to a maximum of -3dB at 20kHz. This EQ profile presents a warm and relaxed sound signature and is suitable for listeners who find EQ1 too bright. Note that if the speakers are placed near the corner of a room, EQ2 profile may over emphasize the bass response. In this case, switching to EQ1 will provide a more balanced sound.

The above graph is an illustration of the difference between EQ1 and EQ2 in a typical listening room. The actual frequency response curve will depend on the characteristics of the room, speaker placement, and listener position. This graph is provided to demonstrate the EQ functionality and should not be interpreted as a frequency response graph for the speaker.

Remote Control Storage

When not in use, the remote control can be stored below the side volume dial. Embedded in this area is an invisible magnet that will hold the remote control in place.

Specification

General

Audio

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Warranty: 1 Year

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