SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD (AC WALL SOCKET)
Long slot is neutral (ground) side.
Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot.
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
NON-USE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
LIGHTNING STORMS — Unplug the appliance during lightning storms.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
ACCESSORIES — Only use attachments/accessories specified by the mfg.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. |
• Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance. |
• The appliance has been exposed to rain. |
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits |
a marked change in performance. |
With 10 watts of total system power, it delivers quality performance from MP3 players, CD players, cassette players, DVD players, gaming consoles, and other audio/video devices.
BOX CONTENTS
•2 Satellites
•Manual
•QCC
PLACING SPEAKERS
SATELLITE SPEAKERS
Arrange the satellites to suit your listening tastes—from directly next to the monitor to as far apart as the speaker cords allow.
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.
3. | Locate the red and white RCA plugs on the end of the cable connected |
| to the back of your console gaming system. Connect them to the |
| matching red and white RCA jacks on the AAC1 Y-adapter cable. |
4. | Locate the lime green 3.5 mm stereo plug, which is connected to the |
| right satellite. |
5. | Insert the lime green plug into the lime green jack on the |
| AAC1 Y-adapter cable. |
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES (MP3, PORTABLE CD PLAYERS, ETC.)
1.Locate the lime green 3.5 mm stereo plug, which is connected to the right satellite.
2.Insert the lime green plug into the headphone jack on your portable audio device.
HEADPHONES
To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the front of the right satellite. When headphones are connected, both satellites are muted.
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
OUTDOOR USE — Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. |
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service the appliance. Servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel or returned to the dealer or call the Altec Lansing service line for assistance.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end user that all of its computer speaker systems are free from defects in material and workmanship in the course of normal and reasonable use for a term of one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty is the exclusive and only warranty in effect relative to Altec Lansing computer speaker systems and any other warranties, either expressed or implied, are invalid. Neither Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. nor any authorized Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. reseller is responsible for any incidental damages incurred in the use of the speakers. (This limitation of incidental or consequential damage is not applicable where prohibited.)
Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. obligation under this warranty does not apply to any defect, malfunction or failure as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, use with faulty or improper equipment or the use of the computer speaker systems with any equipment for which they were not intended.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
Do not insert the speaker system’s power plug into an AC outlet until all connections are made. Also, turn off audio sources (i.e., your PC, MP3 player, console game, etc.) before connecting their outputs to the 220’s inputs.
To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection sequences described below in the order indicated.
SATELLITE SPEAKERS
The satellite speakers must be connected to the audio device. The only connection that needs to be made is the lime green 3.5mm stereo audio cable—which is connected to the right satellite—into the audio output on your audio device. After this connection is made, insert the power plug located on the rear of the left satellite into an AC outlet. You can now use your speakers.
INPUTS
Various connection schemes between your audio source device and the 220 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 sources (such as MP3 or portable CD players), then skip to the section with that title.
POWERING ON
After all connections are made, plug the power cord located on the rear of the left satellite, into an AC wall socket. The speaker system is now ready to operate.
1.Turn on the audio source.
2.Turn on the Altec Lansing 220 speaker system by pushing the power button located on the front of the right satellite 
. A green LED will light next to the button 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.
MASTER VOLUME
The knob on the front of the right satellite is the master volume control for the speaker system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION — The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
The terms of this warranty apply only to computer speaker systems when such speakers are returned to the respective authorized Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. reseller where they were purchased.
Under the terms of this warranty, the original consumer purchaser has certain legal rights and may have other rights, which vary worldwide.
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.Connect the lime green 3.5 mm stereo cable, which is connected to the right satellite, into your sound card’s input labeled “FRONT,” which is also lime green in color.
