Optimus 744 owner manual Connecting Antennas, Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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Note: Use only 8-watt speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms. A selection of speakers is available at your local RadioShack store.

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR SPEAKERS

(show both front and stereo wide speakers installed)

For the best sound quality, place the front speakers on each side of the system, at equal distances from the system.

To increase the bass, place the front speakers on the floor in the corners of your room or against the wall. Avoid placing the speakers on thick carpet. To decrease the bass, move the front speakers slightly away from the cor- ners, pull them out from the wall, or raise them 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) off the floor.

If you connected rear speakers to the system, place them behind or to the sides of your listening area.

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CONNECTING THE

ANTENNAS

You can use the supplied indoor AM loop antenna and FM antenna for adequate reception in most areas. For the best reception, you can con- nect an outdoor antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of outdoor AM and FM antennas and accessories.

Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor AM or FM antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches the power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so yourself.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

1.Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna.

(show loop part of antenna being inserted into base)