Altec Lansing VS3251 Speaker User Manual


 
Sound Pr
essur
e Level (SPL): 101 dB
Total Continuous Power: 70 Watts RMS
• Front Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms
@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz
2 Channels Loaded
• Rear Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms
@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz -– 17 kHz
2 Channels Loaded
• Center Speaker: 9 Watts @ 4 ohms
@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz
Single Channel Loaded
• Subwoofer: 25 Watts @ 4 ohms
@ 10% THD @ 40 – 170 Hz
Single Channel Loaded
Fr
equency Response:
40 Hz – 17 kHz (-10 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio
@ 1 kHz input: > 70 dB
Drivers (per satellite):
One full-range 2.5" driver per speaker
Subwoofer:
One 5" long-throw woofer
System Specifications*
Altec Lansing’s superior sound comes from our patented Dynamic EQ technology, which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization
circuitry, and a harmonious mix of the following specifications:
*Power rating conforms to FTC Amplifier Rule #16 C.F.R. Part 432.
5
POWERING ON
After all other connections are made, plug the AC power cord (on the back of
s
ubwoofer) into a wall outlet.
Turn the system on by pushing the power switch on the back of the
s
ubwoofer. The LED on the subwoofer will blink slowly when the unit is in
s
tand-by mode.
Turn on the audio source.
Insert 2 AAA (LR 03) batteries in the battery compartment of the wireless
r
emote.
Activate the system by pushing the located on the wireless remote. The LED
o
n the subwoofer will stop blinking when the unit is on.
N
ote: While in stand-by or mute mode, the system continues to receive power.
To completely shut down the unit push the power switch on the back of the
s
ubwoofer and make sure the LED on the subwoofer is off.
N
ote: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec Lansing
speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.
Stereo and Surround Sound
Push the STER/SURR button on the wireless remote to alternate between
six-speaker surround sound and two-speaker stereo sound.
Note: The system will power on the surround mode (SURR), with all five
s
peakers activated.
Master Volume
The MASTER VOLUME knob on the subwoofer and the “+” and “–“ buttons
m
arked with the word “MASTER VOLUME” on the wireless remote control the
master volume. On the subwoofer,
turn the knob clockwise to incre
ase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the wireless remote,
p
ush the “+” button to increase the volume, and the “–“ button to decrease it.
Surround Volume
T
he “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “REAR” on the wireless remote
control the volume of the rear speakers. Push the “+” button to increase the
v
olume, and the “–“ button to decrease it.
Center Volume
T
he “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “CENTER” on the wireless
remote control the volume of the center speaker. Push the “+” button to increase
t
he volume, and the “–“ button to decrease it.
Subwoofer Volume
The “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “SUBWOOFER” on the wireless
r
emote control the volume of the subwoofer. Push the “+” button to increase the
v
olume, and the “–“ button to decrease it.
Mute
To mute the speaker system, press the MUTE button located on the wireless
r
emote. The LED on the subwoofer will blink fast when the unit is in
mute mode.
Headphones
T
o use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the
s
ubwoofer. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is muted.