Altec Lansing Official Audio System Manual for Versatile Listening Experience

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THREE-PIECE POWERED AUDIO SYSTEM

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

•Two 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 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.

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.

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 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 purchased on our Web site at www.alteclansing.com)

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.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 red 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 green 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 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 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: 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 right satellite controls the master volume. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

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

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 rear 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.

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

To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the right satellite. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is muted.

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