Micca ON3 3-Inch Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Remote Control-Complete Features/User Guide

The Micca ON3-powered bookshelf speakers have a beautiful design and quality, and they can be placed in any room of your house or business. Due to its small size, it may be used in the kitchen to play music from a smartphone or to connect to your computer or TV. The ON3 is a flexible and user-friendly device that comes with front and rear input connectors and a handy remote control. Modern pop songs and vintage vinyl albums can both benefit from its deep and rich sound signature.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

Keep these instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

Heed all warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow all instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Do not use this apparatus near water
The apparatus should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Clean only with a dry cloth.

Install in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Only use attachments/accessories specified in this manual.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a bookcase or similar unit, and remain a good ventilation condition at the open site.

Hearing Damage

IMPORTANT!

Please exercise caution and avoid listening to music at excessive volume. The following excerpt is from the CDC website:

“Hearing loss can result from damage to structures or nerve fibers in the inner ear that responds to sound. This type of hearing loss, termed “noise-induced hearing loss,” is usually caused by
exposure to excessively loud sounds and cannot be medically or surgically corrected.

Sound intensity is measured in decibels with a sound level meter. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from a one-time exposure to a very loud sound (at or above 120 decibels), blast, impulse, or by listening to loud sounds (at or above 85 decibels) over an extended period. The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before hearing damage occurs.”

Listen smart, protect your hearing!

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE
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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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 a 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

The 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, and ensure that the speakers do not physically touch the turntable, which may cause undesirable operation.
Use an 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 signals 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 an 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 TVs, 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 an office or kitchen. For best results, follow the recommended configuration suggestions below:

Place the Micca ON3 speakers on a counter, bookshelf, or table. For best results, avoid placing it 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 them 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 the 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 differ in the following manner:

EQ1 is a flat EQ profile, with the speaker adjusted for 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.

Micca Limited Warranty

Except where indicated differently, the following standard limited warranty is valid for Micca Branded products. Where differences and contradictions occur, warranty terms in product-specific description, listing, invoices, and receipts, those terms shall take precedence over the following standard terms.

The manufacturer warrants all Micca Branded products against defects in materials and workmanship for a limited period of 1 year, unless otherwise superseded by product-specific description, listing, invoices, or receipts. During the limited period, the manufacturer will repair or replace defective products at the manufacturer’s sole option. Customers must pay for all return shipping costs during the limited period. The limited warranty period starts at the date of original purchase. This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized Micca retailers. This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the same country as the authorized retailer from which the original purchase was made.

This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use. It does not cover failures resulting from accident, fire, flood, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification, service by anyone other than the manufacturer, or damage that is attributable to Acts of God. It does not cover costs of transportation to the manufacturer or damage in transit. Customers should return defective products, freight prepaid and insured, to the manufacturer or authorized warranty service center only after receiving a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Customers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized retailer when making a claim against this limited warranty.

Within the term of this warranty, defective products send to the manufacturer or authorized warranty center for warranty service will be assessed a fee to cover shipping and handling of the repaired or replacement product back to the customer. The fee amount depends on the product and covers labor/handling, packaging materials, and standard shipping.

Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the term of this warranty. Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or material, the customer’s sole remedies will be repair or replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty. If the defective product is discontinued the manufacturer may replace the product with an equivalent or superior product at its option. The limit of liability under this warranty is the original purchase price of the product. Any cost of re-installation is the sole responsibility of the customer and that cost shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer or its retailers be liable for loss or damage, direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use the product. There are no express warranties other than those described above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it have a better voice with suitable products?

Yes. DAC can meet your need.

I have all the wires connected and the audio input connected, but the speakers are not loud. Any suggestions? I turned them up and they won’t get louder.

That’s odd. I had an issue with the first pair of speakers I bought. I took a video for the manufacturer to see. They were super nice and sent me a new pair. So, either you are doing something wrong, ha. And they’ll tell you if they are defective and you’ll maybe get a new pair sent.

I would like to connect these speakers to an iMac, i guess, using the headphone jack. do i need a special cable to do that?

I would recommend getting a 3.5mm to rca adapter, as the headphone jack for these speakers is on the front.

Do these speakers have to be turned on and off separately from the audio source, or can you just leave them on all the time?

The power for the ON3 is controlled separately from the audio source. However, you can leave them on all the time if you wish. The Class-D amplification is very power efficient and will not consume much power when not playing any audio.

I have an old stereo system (w/amp, CD player, etc.) that I want to keep. The original speakers stopped working, so I ordered these. How do I hook them up?

The speakers have a built-in amplifier. Therefore, you cannot hook your amplifier to them. you can use the RCA auxiliary cable to hook up a CD player to the speakers.

Are these suitable for use with an Audio Technica LT-120? For space reasons, I’m trying to avoid an amplifier.

I use it with the 60, no issues, sounds great.

Can I connect a subwoofer to this?

These connect directly to the left and right speaker jacks on your TV set. I would guess that it depends on you having a jack on your particular TV for a sub-woofer.

Are these speakers Bluetooth compatible?

No, you hook them up to your record player the old-fashioned way. I love these speakers

Just to be totally clear, these are powered speakers (for example, computer speakers). i don’t need to buy a receiver or amp. just plug them in/on my phone?

these are powered speakers, 40 watts. you will need an RCA to RCA stereo cable or RCA to 3.5mm stereo cable to connect from whatever it is you are using these speakers for.

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References

User Manual

Micca ON3 3-Inch Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Remote Control

Specifications

Introduction