Radio Shack AMX-14 User Manual

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Please read before using this speaker system.

Cat. No. 40-1386

OWNER’S MANUAL

AMX-14

5-Watts per Channel

Shielded Speaker System

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INTRODUCTION

Your Radio Shack AMX-14 Shielded
Speaker System provides superior
sound from your portable radi o, tap e
player, CD player, a personal com­puter, or multimedia system. It is
compatible with most sound card
technology to enhance voice synthe­sized programs, multimedia presen­tations, and video games. In
addition, it is fully shi elded to protect
your video monitor, hard drive, and
diskettes from magnetic interference.

The included brackets and s trap as­sembly let you easily mount the
speakers on your monitor (if smaller
than 17 inches), or you can place
them on a table or shelf.

Warnin

: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this system to
rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SE RVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert
you to th e presen ce of un insula t­ed dangerous voltage within the
system’s enclosure that might be
of suffici ent magnitude to con sti­tute a risk of electric shock. Do not
open the system’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and

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maintenance instructions are in­cluded in the literature accompa­nying t his system.

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© 1995 Tandy Corporation.

Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS ON A PERSONAL
COMPUTER

For the best stereo effect, follow
these steps to mount these speakers
on either side of your video monitor.

1. Secure the speakers to the
mounting brackets using the
supplied screws and washers,
as shown.

(Illustration)

2. Loop the mount ing strap around
the monitor so the brackets are
positioned on either side of the
monitor and there are no twists
in the strap. Then buckle the
ends of the strap together. Pull
the loose end of the strap as
shown to tighten the brackets to
the monitor.

Be sure to mount the main

Note:

speaker on the monitor’s right­hand side.

(Illustration)

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PLACING THE
SPEAKERS ON A DESK
OR TABLE

You can place the speakers on a
desk or shelf near your computer.
For the best results, place the speak­ers about 1 to 2 feet apart.

(illust)

CONNECTING TO YOUR
AUDIO SYSTEM

Follow these steps to connect your
portable radio, tape player, CD play­er, or CD ROM player to the speaker
system.

1. Plug the supplied patch cord’s
white phono plug into the

L

jack on the back of the main
speaker. Then plug the red
phono plug into the red
jack.

2. Press the satellite speake r’s red

+

) lever, insert the end of the

(
striped black wire into the con­nector’s hole, then release the
lever.

3. Press the satellite speaker’s
black (–) lever, insert the end of
the solid b lack wire into the c on­nector’s hole, then release the
lever.

INPUT

INPUT R

4. Plug the patch cord into your
audio source’s audio output
jack.

Caution:

speakers to the main speaker.

Do not connect other

CONNECTING AC
POWER

After you make all other speaker con­nections, connect the AC plug to a
standard AC outlet.

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OPERATION

Follow these steps to use your
speakers.

1. Turn

VOLUME

on the main
spea ke r cou nter clo ckw ise to t he
minimum level.

2. Press

POWER

in. The power

indicator lights.

3. Operate the audio source
according to its owner’s manual.

4. Adjust

VOLUME

on the main

speaker for the best sound.

5. To turn off the speaker system,
press

Caution:

POWER

Turn down your radio/tape

out.

player’s volume when changi ng FM
stations or when using fast-forward
or rewind. Continuous high-level,
high-frequency signals c an damage
the speakers.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your AMX-14 Shielde d Speaker System is an example of s uperior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your speaker sys­tem so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the speaker system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediate­ly. Liquids might con tain m ineral s th at can c orrode th e el ectronic
circuits.

Use and store the speaker system only in normal temperature en­vironments. Temperature extremes can sh orten the life of elec­tronic devices, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the speaker system gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage the circuit boards and can cause it to work improperly.

Keep the speaker system away from dust and dirt, which can
cause premature wear of parts.

Wipe the speaker system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep

CLEANER

it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean it.

Modifying or tampe ring with the AMX-14 Amplified Speaker System’s internal
components can cause a malfunction a nd might invalidate its wa rranty. If your
speaker system is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack
store for assistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 Volt/60 Hz 25 W

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60–20,000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 % (4-Ohm, 1 Watt, 1 kHz)

Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 dB –120 dB

Max Output Power (4-Ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Watts

Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780 Ohms

Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 mV

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Inch, Cone Type

Dimensions (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . 6

Weight:

Main Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 lbs, 9 oz. (1.16 kgs)

Satellite Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 lb, 6 oz. (0.62 kgs)

5

/8 × 311/16 × 4

13

Inches (170 × 96 × 122 mm)

16

Specifications are typical; individual un its might vary. Specifications are subject
to change and improvement without notice.

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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur­chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio
Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with­out char

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not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to
misuse or accident al dama
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK 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 gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have o ther r ights which vary
from state to state.

e for parts and labor. Simply

as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does

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