40-1403.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM Cat. No. 40-1403 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
40-1403.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM 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. 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.
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 speakers 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. 1. Make sure POWER OFF/ON is set to OFF. Using AC Power 2.
0-1403.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM Using Vehicle Battery Power Follow these steps to use vehicle battery power. You can power the speakers from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket using a DC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 2701562. 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 DC 12V jack.
40-1403.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS You can connect the amplified speakers to the audio source’s headphone or line out jack. Caution: To protect your hearing, set VOLUME MIN/MAX to its minimum level. 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. 3. Plug the amplified speakers’ 1/8inch plug into the audio source’s headphone or line out jack.
40-1403.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:47 AM OPERATION Follow these steps to operate the amplified speakers. 1. Set POWER OFF/ON to ON. The power indicator lights. 4. Set BASS BOOST OFF/ON to ON to enhance the low frequency sounds. Set TREBLE OFF/ON to ON to enhance the high frequency sounds. 2. Turn on the audio source. 3. If you connected the amplified speakers to an audio source’s line out jack, adjust VOLUME MIN/MAX to a comfortable listening level. 5.
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 design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the speakers 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 circuits. Use and store the speakers only in normal temperature environments.
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 ...................................................................................