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Thank you for purchasing this Altec Lansing product. For generations, Altec
Lansing has been first in audio innovation. T
oday, our line of powered speakers
has r
eceived more performance awards than any other brand. In all kinds of
environments, in every price range, Altec Lansing offers sound of distinction —
giving even the most demanding customers the audio enjoyment they seek. Just
listen to this!
Bo
x Contents
• Two satellite speakers
• One subwoofer
• Color
-coded cables
• User’s guide
• Quick connect instructions (located on inner-flap of the package)
Placing Speakers
Subwoofer
All stereo-encoded information is heard through the satellite speakers. The
subwoofer contains no ster
eo imaging, and its sound is non-directional. As a
result, the subwoofer doesn’t have to be placed in any particular relationship to
the satellites. In addition, the subwoofer can be placed vertically or horizontally.
However
, placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or room corner
provides better bass efficiency and optimum sound.
Note: For your convenience when transpor
ting the subwoofer, or simply to
eliminate excess cabling, the power cord can be wrapped around the cord
management system behind the subwoofer
.
Warning: The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded. As such, it SHOULD be
placed at least 2 feet (0.6m) from TVs, computer monitors, computer hard drives
or any other magnetic media (e.g. floppy disks, Zip disks, computer or audio
tapes, etc.).
Satellite Speakers
Arrange the satellite speakers to suit your listening tastes — from right next to
the monitor to as far apart as the speaker cords allow.
For optimum sound, satellite speakers should be placed in a left/right
configuration, preferably apart and at equal distance from the center of the
listening area. This will offer the best stereo imaging and provide the most
satisfying results.
Note: The satellite speakers ARE magnetically shielded and can be placed close to
video displays such as TVs and computer monitors without distorting the image.
Making Connections
Warning: Do not insert the speaker system’s power plug into a wall outlet until
all connections ar
e made. Also, tur
n of
f audio source (i.e., your PC, MP3 player,
Sony PlayStation, etc.) before connecting the outputs to the speaker system’s
inputs.
To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection
sequences described below in the order indicated.
Speaker System
The satellites are connected together. To set-up the speaker system, insert the
DIN connector (hardwired into the right satellite) into the input marked RIGHT
SPEAKER on the r
ear of the subwoofer
.
Notice that the DIN plug has an arrow. For easy insertion of the DIN connector,
the arrow on the connector must face up.
Inputs
Various connection schemes between your audio source and the speaker system
ar
e available. Deter
mine if you’ll be setting up the speaker system for PC
audio/PC gaming, DVD playback, console gaming or with portable audio devices
(such as MP3 or portable CD players), then skip to the appropriate section.
PC Audio/PC Gaming/DVD Playback
All PC sound car
ds have audio outputs. Typically, the outputs will be marked as
“front output” and “rear output.” In some cases, slightly different terminology
may be used. The sound card’s documentation should help you determine which
outputs to use with your speaker system.
Connect the lime gr
een 3.5mm ster
eo cable (har
dwir
ed into the right satellite) to
the lime green input labeled “FRONT” on your sound card.
Console Gaming
(Requires the Console Gaming Y-Adapter, which is not included but can be
pur
chased on our Web site at
www
.alteclansing.com
)
Most console game systems featur
e dual-RCA outputs. To connect your speakers,
follow the steps below:
1.
Make sure the power to your console gaming system is turned off.
2.
The Console Gaming Y-Adapter has a lime green 3.5 mm stereo jack on one end
and two RCA jacks on the other?one red and one white.
3.
Connect the red and white RCA cable that came with your console gaming
system to the matching r
ed and white RCA jacks on the Console Gaming
Y-Adapter.
4.
Connect the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable (hardwired into the right satellite)
to the lime gr
een input on the Console Gaming Y-Adapter.
Portable Audio Devices (MP3, Portable CD Players, etc.)
Connect the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable (hardwired into the right satellite) to
the headphone jack on your por
table audio device.
POWERING ON
1.
After all other connections are made, plug the AC power cord (on the back of
subwoofer) into a wall outlet. The speaker system is now ready to operate.
2.
Turn on the audio source.
3.
Turn on the speaker system by turning the VOLUME knob on the right satellite
until you hear a click sound. An LED will light on the front of the right satellite
when the power is ON.
Note: T
o avoid hearing a popping sound when you tur
n on your Altec Lansing
speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.
Volume
The VOLUME knob on the right satellite controls the master volume. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
Subwoofer Volume
The SUB LEVEL knob on the subwoofer controls the volume of the subwoofer.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer volume and counterclockwise
to decrease the subwoofer volume.
SFX Technology™
Sound Field Xpander™ technology allows your speaker system to deliver a wider
stereo image for bigger sound at the touch of a button. Press the SFX button on
the right satellite to turn it on. Press it again to turn it off.
Note: This feature does not work when using headphones.
Headphones
T
o use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the
right satellite. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is muted.
Auxiliary Input
This auxiliary or secondary input is located on the front of the right satellite. Use
it to connect any additional stereo audio source that has a line-out jack or a
3.5mm headphone jack, such as an MP3 player
, a CD player
, or a laptop. A line-
out jack will ensure that the output is not amplified. Check the owner’s manual
for your audio device for more information.
If the audio sour
ce features a 3.5mm headphone jack, follow the steps below:
• Set the volume on the audio source at mid-level.
•
Set the volume on the speaker system at minimum level and adjust upwar
d to a
comfortable listening level.
If the audio source features red and white RCA jacks, you will need a cable that
has RCA plugs on one end and a 3.5 mm stereo male plug on the other. This type
of cable may be pur
chased at most electr
onics stor
es.
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