Optimus AMX-10, 40-1403 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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INTRODUCTION
Your Optimus AMX-10 Stereo Amplified Speakers are specially designed
for use with computer multimedia systems. The speakers’ magnetic shield
allows you to place them next to your
PC’s monitor without causing picture
distortion.
The speakers also transform your portable CD player or personal cassette
player into a complete music system.
The speakers are com pat ible with any
audio source that has a
1
/8-inch stereo
headphone or line out jack.
Your speakers’ features include:
1
3
/2-Inch Full-Range Speakers
—
give you excellent, wide-range sound.
Bass Boost and Treble Co ntrols
—
let you adjust the speakers’ low and
high frequency response to enhance
the sound.
POWER SOURCES
You can power your speakers from internal batteries, standard AC power,
or vehicle battery power.
Using Batteries
You can power the speakers from
eight C batteries (four in each speaker). For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-651.
1. Press the tab on each speaker’s
battery compartment cover, then
lift off the cover.
2. Put four batteries into each
speaker’s compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside the compartment.
Caution:
of the required size and type.
3. Replace the cover.
Use only fresh batteries
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Cor poration.
All Rights Reserv ed .
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Notes:
• If you will not be using t he spea kers for a week or more, or if you
will be using only AC or vehicle
battery power, remove the batteries from each speaker.
• If the speakers’ sound weakens or
distorts, or the power indicator
dims during use, replace all the
batteries in both speakers.
Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Using AC Power
You can power your speakers from a
standard AC outlet using a 12-volt AC
adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1653.
Cautions:
• The recommended adapter supplies 12 volts DC power and delivers at least 600 milliamps. Its
center tip can be set to positive,
and its plug properly fits the right
speaker’s
adapter that does no t meet these
specifications could damage the
speaker or the adapter.
DC 12V
jack. Using an
Follow these steps to use AC power.
1. Make sure
OFF
to
POWER OFF/ON
.
is set
2. Plug the 5.5 mm outer diameter/
2.1 inner diameter barrel plug into
the AC adapter cord, matching
TIP to positive (+).
3. Plug the adapter ’s barrel plug into
the
DC 12V
jack on the rear of the
right (R) speaker.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
Note: Connecting a n AC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.
• Always plug the AC adapter into
the speaker before you plug i t into
the AC outlet. Always un plug the
AC adapter from the AC outlet
before you unplug it from the
speaker.
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