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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the extraordinary world of Altec Lansing high fidelity sound.
The 4100 is an amplified multimedia sound speaker system delivering cutting
edge design and technology. This system is ideally suited to computer
Gaming, yet with a well-rounded feature-set designed to provide optimal
usage with diverse audio sources and for a wide variety of applications:
personal audio devices such as MP3 players, DVD players, CD players,
stereo VCR's and cassette players, personal computer systems and various
other video/audio sources.
The Satellites' slim profile and tiny footprint free up valuable desktop/tabletop
space, providing an unobtrusive yet powerful addition to your multimedia
configurations.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
• 140 Watts of total system power.
• 5 piece gaming/multimedia speaker system
• Front and Rear Inputs for computer gaming.
• 2 audio Inputs (Front & Auxiliary) to allow mixing of audio signals from two
audio sources.
• 2 Modes: Gaming, Stereo x2.
• 4 Satellite speakers: 2 Front Satellite speakers and 2 Rear Satellite
speakers each designed with two 1" (28mm) state of the art Neodymium
micro drivers
• A Subwoofer designed with two 5.25" (133 mm) drivers for extended low
frequency response.
• Separate Subwoofer volume control for fine-tuning system balance and
overall system low volume/high volume performance.
• Separate wired System Controller unit allows optimum speaker placement
without worrying about control access.
• A patented control circuit automatically boosts bass at low volume to
maintain musical sound "realism".
• Cutting edge, space-saving design.
• A headphone jack is located on the System Controller unit.
• AAC1 Y-Adapter included for easy connection to gaming consoles.
The Subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed in close
proximity to a computer monitor, television, or computer hard drive.
IMPORTANT
If you experience any difficulties with your speaker system, check the
Troubleshooting section of this Guide. The answers to most setup and
performance questions can be found there. If you cannot find the information
you need, please call our customer service team for assistance before
returning the speakers to
your retailer under their return policy. We're available 7 days a week for your
convenience, (United States, Eastern Standard Time):
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
Saturday & Sunday:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1-800-ALTEC-88 (1-800-258-3288)
CONNECTIONS
System setup configurations to achieve Gaming Mode and Stereo x2 Mode
Various connection schemes from your audio source device to the 4100 are
available. Based on the features of your audio source, your selection of one
of these schemes will determine the operational mode of your system.
Do not insert the power plug into an AC outlet until all connections are made.
Turn off the audio source device before connecting its output(s) to the 4100
Input(s).
Color Coding: Notice that the Input jacks on the subwoofer are color
coded to prevent errors. The plugs that are inserted into these jacks have
matching colors. As an example, the Left Front Satellite speaker has a brown
connecting plug. The plug is inserted into the Left Front jack with the brown
color strip marking. All other connections are made in the same way.
To insure first-time operation as expected, please follow the setup sequence
below carefully in the order indicated
Gaming setup:
1. Connect the orange plug from the RIGHT FRONT Satellite into the jack
marked RIGHT FRONT on the Subwoofer; repeat this procedure for the LEFT
FRONT Satellite, connecting the brown plug from the LEFT FRONT Satellite
to the jack marked LEFT FRONT on the Subwoofer.
2. Connect the purple plug from the RIGHT REAR Satellite into the jack
marked RIGHT REAR on the Subwoofer; repeat this procedure for the LEFT
REAR Satellite, connecting the gold plug from the LEFT REAR Satellite to the
jack marked LEFT REAR on the Subwoofer.
3. Connect the gray DIN plug from the System Controller unit into the DIN
jack marked CONTROLLER on the Subwoofer. Note that the DIN plug has
an arrow. The arrow should be face up for correct insertion into the DIN jack
on the Subwoofer.
4. Shut the computer system down using the manufacturer's recommended
procedures.
5. The 4100 provides two Inputs labeled FRONT and REAR, located on the
Subwoofer. Computer gaming sound cards have at least 2 outputs. Most
often, the outputs will be marked as front output, and rear output. Some
slightly different terminology may be used. However, the sound card
instructions will provide information so that you can determine what outputs to
use with a two Input speaker system. Make the connections using the two
6.5 ft. (5 m) green and black cables with matching 3.5 mm stereo plugs on
each end. These cables are included with the 4100 system.
6. Connect the power cord (at back of Subwoofer) to an AC Wall socket.
7. The unit is now ready to operate. Turn on the audio source device.
Note:
Always turn on your audio source device before turning on your Altec
Lansing 4100 Speaker System. If you turn on the speaker system before
turning on the audio source, you will hear a loud POP sound when the audio
device is turned on.
8. Turn on the Altec Lansing 4100 Speaker System. See USE OF
CONTROLS below.