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Cat. No. 40-1359
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AMX 2 Amplified Magnetically
Shielded Stereo Speaker System
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40-1359.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM INTRODUCTION Your Optimus AMX 2 Amplified Magnetically Shielded Stereo Speaker System is specially designed for use with computer multimedia audio systems. You can also con- nect 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. Single Set Controls — Makes operation easie
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40-1359.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM 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 mount- ing brackets until Step 4. • You will need a clean, dry paper towel to mount the speakers on a monitor. 1. Insert the supplied mounting brackets into the slots on the backs of the speakers. 2. Sele
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40-1359.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM CONNECTING THE SYSTEM Illustration 1. Plug the wire marked TO LEFT SPEAKER from the R (right) speaker into the TO RIGHT SPEAKER jack on the L (left) speaker. 1 2. Plug the R speaker’s /8-inch cord into your com- puter’s sound board OUT jack or the OUT jack on another audio source. SELECTING A POWER SOURCE You can power the AMX 2 using either four AA alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552) or an optional AC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1663).
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40-1359.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM To power the system using batteries, open the R speak- er’s back cover and insert the batteries into the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity markings (+ and –) inside. Replace the cover and set the slide switch on the R speaker to the battery symbol. OFF Do not mix old and new batteries, different Caution: types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. To power the system
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40-1359.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM OPERATION Your AMX 2 speakers have two operational modes: am- plified (boost) or unamplified (direct). Use the boost mode with low-powered sound boards and other audio 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 power to drive the speakers without amplification. If the sound level is too low when using the unamplified mo
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40-1359.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM USING THE AMPLIFIED (BOOST) MODE 1. Turn your computer board or audio source’s volume all the way down. R 2. Turn the speaker’s volume control to its lowest set- ting. R 3. Set the speaker’s slide switch to the battery or power adapter symbol, depending on your power source. 4. Turn on your audio source. R 5. Adjust the speaker’s volume control to a comfort- able listening level. 7
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40-1359.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your AMX 2 Magnetically Shielded Stereo Speaker Sys- tem is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the sys- tem so you can enjoy it for years. • Handle the speakers gently and 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 cor- rode e
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40-1359.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM 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 1 1 1 Dimension of Each Speaker ........ 5 /3 × 3 /3 × 3 /3 Inches (13.5 × 8.4 × 8.4 cm) Weight — Right Speaker ................... 1 lb 1 oz (481.95 g) Weight — Left Sp
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40-1359.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM NOTES 10
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40-1359.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 3:03 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur- chase 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 bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War- ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected
