Panasonic AMX 2 User Manual

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Cat. No. 40-1359

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

AMX 2 Amplified Magnetically

Shielded Stereo Sp ea ker System

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INTRODUCTION

Your Optimus AMX 2 Amplified Magnetically Shielded
Stereo Speaker System is specially designed for use with
computer multimedia audio systems. You can also con­nect the AMX 2 to a portable radio, tape or CD player, or
a portable TV for amplified stereo sound.

Your AMX 2 includes these features.

2 Watt/Channel Booster

— Enhances and amplifies ste-

reo sound from a computer sound board.

Sin

le Set Controls

— Makes operation easier by us ing

the same controls for both speakers.

Two Different Operatin

Modes

— Let y ou operate the

speakers with or without amplification.

Dual Power Suppl

— Lets you power the AMX 2 with
either four AA batteries or an optional 6V power ada pter
(RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1663).

©

1996 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

Opti mus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corp oration.

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All Rights Reserved.

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PREPARATION

MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS

You can either mount the speakers on the sides of your
computer monitor or place them on a desktop.

Follow these steps to mount the speakers on a monitor.

Notes:

• Do not remove the adhesive coverings on the mount­ing brackets until Step 4.

• You will need a clean, dry paper tow el to mount the
speakers on a monitor.

1. Insert the supplied mounting brackets into the slots
on the backs of the speakers.

2. Select a mounting location for the speakers on the
monitor.

3. Open the supplied alcohol pad and c lean the m onitor
surfaces where the brackets will be mounted. Dry the
monitor with a clean, dry paper towel.

4. Remove the adhesive coverings on the mounting
brackets. Carefully position the exposed adhesive
pads so the brackets mount squarely on the monitor.
Push the brackets firmly against the monitor for 10
seconds.

Illus tration

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CONNECTING THE SYSTEM

Illustra tion

1. Plug the wire mark ed
(right) speaker into the

L

the

(left) speaker.

R

2. Plug the

speaker’s 1/8-inch cord into your com-

puter’s sound board

TO LEFT SPEAKER

TO RIGHT SPEAKER

OUT

jack or the

from th e

jack on

OUT

jack on

another audio source.

SELECTING A POWER SOURCE

You can power the AMX 2 using either four A A alkaline
batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552) or an optional
AC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1663).

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R

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To power the system using batteries, open the R speak­er’s back cover and insert the batteries into the compart-

ment as indicated by the polarity markings (+ and –)
inside. Replace the cover an d set the slide swit ch on the

speaker to the battery symbol.

R

OFF

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

To power the system using an A C adapter, connect the
adapter’s 2.1 mm inner dia meter/5.5 mm ou ter diameter
plug to the

speaker’s

R

jack, and plug the adapter

6VDC

into a standard AC outlet. Set the slide sw itch on the
speaker to the adapter symbol.

OFF

Caution:

You must use an AC adapter that supplies 6
volts and delivers at least 100 milliamps. Its center tip
must be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the

speaker’s

R

jack. The recommended adapter

6VDC

meets these specificat ions. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could seriously damage the
speakers or the adapter.

R

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OPERATION

Your AMX 2 speakers have tw o operational modes: am­plified (boost) or unamplified (direct). Use the boost mode
with low-powered sound boards and other audi o sources
that have just enough power to drive a set of headphones
or earphones. Use the direct mode when you connect the
speakers to an audio source that has sufficient po wer to
drive the speakers without amplification.

If the sound level is too low when us ing the unamplified
mode with your audio source, use the the amplified
mode.

USING THE UNAMPLIFIED (DIRECT)
MODE

1. Turn your computer board or audio source’s volume
all the way down.

2. Move the slide switch on the back of the

.

OFF

OFF

3. Turn on your audio source.

4. Adjust the volume on your audio source to a comfort­able listening level.

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speaker to

R

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USING THE AMPLIFIED (BOOST)
MODE

1. Turn your computer board or audio source’s volume
all the way down.

R

2. Turn the
ting.

3. Set the
power adapter symbol, depending on your power
source.

4. Turn on your audio source.

5. Adjust the
able listening level.

speaker’s volume control to its lowest set-

R

speaker’s slide switch to the battery or

R

speaker’s volume control to a com fort-

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your AMX 2 Magneticall y Shielded Stereo S peaker S ys­tem is an exam ple of superior design and craftsmans hi p.
The following suggestions will help you care for the sys­tem so you can enjoy it for years.

• Handle the speakers gently a nd carefully. Dropping
them can damage them and cause them to work
improperly.

• Keep the speakers dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry
immediately. Liquids contain minerals that can cor­rode electronic circuits.

• Wipe the speakers occasionally with a damp cloth to
keep them looking new. Do not use harsh ch emica ls,
cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
speakers.

• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size
and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They
can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the speaker system’s inter­nal components can cause a malfunction and might inval­idate the warranty. If the speakers are not performing as
they should, take them to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply..................... ..... .. ..... .. ..6 Volts DC, 100 mA

Boost Audio Power Output ..............2 Watts Per Channel

Frequency Range ....................................... 50-15,000 Hz

Input Impedance.. ......... ..................8 Ohms Per Speaker

Dimension of Each Speaker........5

Weight — Right Speaker ...................1 lb 1 oz (481.95 g)

Weight — Left Speaker... ........................15 oz (425.25 g)

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/3 × 31/3 × 31/3 Inches

(13.5 × 8.4 × 8.4 cm)

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NOTES

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RadioShack Limited Warranty

This p roduct is w arr a nt ed agains t defects f or 90 days fr om da te of pur­chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it
without charge for parts and labor. Simply

sales s lip

ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product
subjected to misuse or accident al damage .
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIM­ITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit
limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

This warranty gi ves you spec ific legal rights and you may also have ot her rights
which vary from state to state.

as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-

We Service What We Sell

bring your RadioShack

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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