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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
• 3.5 mm stereo cable
• AC Adapter
• Wall-mounting brackets
• User’s Guide
• Quick Connect Instructions (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. The pivoting
stands allow you to tilt the satellites forward or backward as needed. If you
choose to mount the satellites on the wall, pivot the stands all the way back
and use the wall-mounting brackets.
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:
Connect each satellite to the subwoofer by plugging each color-coded RCA
connector into the corresponding input on the subwoofer.
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 console gaming, PC audio/PC gaming, DVD playback, or with portable
audio devices (such as MP3 or portable CD players), then skip to the
appropriate section.
Console Gaming
Most console game systems feature dual-RCA outputs. To connect your
speaker system, follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the power to your console gaming system is turned off.
2. Connect the RCA cable (hardwired into the subwoofer) to the matching
red and white RCA cable connected to your console gaming system.
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.
1. Make sure the power to your computer is turned off.
2. Locate the lime green 3.5 mm stereo cable provided with your speaker
system.
3. Connect one end of the lime green 3.5 mm stereo cable to the matching
jack on the subwoofer, and the other end to the lime green input labeled
“FRONT” on your sound card.
Portable Audio Devices (MP3, Portable CD Players, etc.)
1. Make sure the power to your portable audio device is turned off.
2. Locate the lime green 3.5 mm stereo cable provided with this system.
3. Connect one end of the lime green 3.5 mm stereo cable to the matching
jack on the subwoofer, and the other end to the headphone jack on your
portable audio device.
Powering On
Note: You must first remove the protective plastic sleeves on both ends of
the power adapter before you plug in the system.
1. After all other connections are made, plug the power adapter into the
side of the subwoofer and into an AC 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
subwoofer until you hear a click sound. An LED will light on the
subwoofer 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 subwoofer 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.
Headphones
To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack
on the subwoofer. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is
muted.
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