Optimus AMX-10 user manual

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Cat. No. 40-1403
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AMX–10
Stereo Amplified Speakers

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40-1403.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM INTRODUCTION Your Optimus AMX-10 Stereo Ampli- Using Batteries fied Speakers are specially designed for use with computer multimedia sys- You can power the speakers from tems. The speakers’ magnetic shield eight C batteries (four in each speak- allows you to place them next to your er). For the best performance, we rec- PC’s monitor without causing picture ommend alkaline batteries, such as distortion. RadioShack Cat. No. 23-651. The speake

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40-1403.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM Notes: Follow these steps to use AC power. • If you will not be using the speak- ers for a week or more, or if you will be using only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batter- ies from each speaker. • If the speakers’ sound weakens or distorts, or the power indicator dims during use, replace all the batteries in both speakers. 1. Make sure POWER OFF/ON is set Caution: Always dispose of old bat- to OFF. teries promptly and properly. 2.

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40-1403.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM Follow these steps to use vehicle bat- Using Vehicle Battery Power tery power. You can power the speakers from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket using a DC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 270- 1562. Cautions: • The recommended adapter sup- plies 12 volts DC power and deliv- ers at least 600 milliamps. Its 1. Make sure POWER OFF/ON is set center tip can be set to positive, to OFF. and its plug properly fits the righ

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40-1403.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS You can connect the amplified speak- ers to the audio source’s headphone or line out jack. Caution: To protect your hearing, set VOLUME MIN/MAX to its minimum lev- el. Follow these steps to connect the speakers to your audio source. 1. Make sure POWER OFF/ON is set to OFF. 2. Set the audio source’s power switch to off. 1 3. Plug the amplified speakers’ /8- inch plug into the audio source’s headphone or line out jack

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40-1403.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM OPERATION Follow these steps to operate the am- 4. Set BASS BOOST OFF/ON to ON to plified speakers. enhance the low frequency sounds. 1. Set POWER OFF/ON to ON. The power indicator lights. Set TREBLE OFF/ON to ON to enhance the high frequency sounds. 2. Turn on the audio source. 3. If you connected the amplified 5. To turn off the speakers, set speakers to an audio source’s line POWER OFF/ON to OFF. The out jack, adjust VOLUME MIN/MAX power

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40-1403.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus AMX-10 Stereo Amplified Speakers are an example of superior de- sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the speak- ers so you can enjoy them for years. Keep the speakers dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir- cuits. Use and store the speakers only in normal temperature environ- ments. Temperature extremes c

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40-1403.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response........................................................................ 150 Hz–20 kHz Input Sensitivity............................................................................................. 350 mV Power Output ................................................................................................ 2 W/CH Power Requirement .......................................................................