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Thank you for purchasing this Altec Lansing product. For generations, Altec
Lansing has been first in audio innovation. Today, our line of powered
speakers has received more performance awards than any other brand. In
all kinds of desktop 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!
Box Contents
• 2 Speakers
• Subwoofer
• Control Pod
• User’s Guide
• Quick Connect Card (may be located on internal box flaps)
Placing Speakers
Subwoofer
All stereo-encoded information is heard through the satellite speakers.
The subwoofer contains no stereo 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. However, placing the subwoofer on the
floor close to a wall or room corner provides better bass efficiency and
optimum sound.
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. Use the key hole
on the back of each speaker if you choose to mount them on the wall.
For optimum sound, satellite speakers should be placed at or slightly above
ear level, and in an arrangement that offers 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 are made. Also, turn off 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
To set-up the speaker system:
1. Connect each satellite to the subwoofer by plugging each color-coded RCA
connector into the corresponding input on the back of the subwoofer.
2. Connect the control pod to the subwoofer by plugging the grey DIN
connector (hardwired into the control pod) into the corresponding input
on the back 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 are available. Determine 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 cards 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 green 3.5mm stereo cable (hardwired into the control
pod) to the lime green input labeled “FRONT” on your sound card.
Console Gaming
Most console game systems feature 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. Locate the red and white RCA cable that came with your console
gaming system.
3. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the matching red and white RCA
jacks located on the speaker system’s control pod, and the other end to
the back of your console gaming system.
Portable Audio Devices (MP3, Portable CD Players, etc.)
Connect the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable (hardwired into the control
pod) to the headphone jack on your portable 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 control
pod until you hear a click sound. An LED will light on the control pod
when the power is ON.
Note: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec
Lansing speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.
Volume
The VOLUME knob on the control pod controls the master volume. Turn
the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
Subwoofer Volume
The SUBWOOFER knob on the control pod controls the volume of the
subwoofer. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer volume and
counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer volume.
Treble Control
The TREBLE knob on the control pod controls treble. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble.
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 control pod to turn it on. Press it again to turn it off.
Note: This feature does not work when using headphones.
Headphones
To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack
on the control pod. When headphones are connected, the speaker system
is muted.
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