Altec Lansing manual CS21 THREE-PIECE Powered Audio System

CS21 THREE-PIECE POWERED AUDIO SYSTEM

Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing “Concert Stage Series” CS21 powered audio system. As the leader in Powered Audio products, Altec Lansing designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of Powered Audio systems featuring built-in amplifiers that can transform just about any audio source into a powerful sound system. Simply plug our speakers into your CD player, MP3 player, DVD player, PC, or video gaming system—and listen to the future of audio.

BOX CONTENTS

•2 satellite speakers (with removable grills)

•Subwoofer

•Audio input cable

•Console gaming Y-adapter

•User manual

•Quick-connect card (QCC)

PLACING SPEAKERS

WARNING: The subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded, so it must be kept at least 2 feet (0.6m) from PC monitors, TV sets, computer hard drives, or any other magnetic media (floppy discs, computer or audio tapes, etc.)

Arrange the satellite speakers to suit your listening tastes. The speakers are magnetically shielded, and can be placed close to a PC monitor or TV set without distorting the image.

The subwoofer is non-directional, so it doesn’t need to be placed in any particular location. Putting it on the floor close to a wall or in a corner will maximize bass efficiency and be sure to provide it with proper ventilation.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Do not insert the system’s power plug into an AC outlet until all other connections are made. And turn off audio sources before connecting them to the CS21’s inputs.

To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection sequence described below.

1.Connect the right satellite speaker (with a thicker cable and orange DIN connector) to the orange input on the back of the subwoofer, labeled RIGHT. Note that the arrow on the DIN connector must face left.

2.Connect the left satellite speaker (with a thinner cable and a brown 3.5mm connector) to the brown input on the back of the subwoofer, labeled LEFT.

3.Connect one end of the audio input cable (with lime green connectors at each end) to the matching lime green input plug on the back of the subwoofer, labeled MAIN INPUT.

4.Connect the other end of the audio input cable to your desired audio source.

PC AUDIO

Connect the lime green audio input cable to your PC’s sound output jack (typically colored lime green, and usually labeled “1” or “Main”), as described in your PC/sound card documentation.

PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE (CD PLAYER, MP3 PLAYER, ETC.)

Connect the lime green audio input cable to the line out of your portable device (if it has one), or to the device’s headphone jack.

GAME CONSOLE (PLAYSTATION® 2, XBOX™, GAMECUBE®, ETC.)

Connect the lime green audio input cable to the matching lime green connector on the console gaming Y-adapter, then attach the other ends of the Y-adapter (with red and white RCA connectors) to the corresponding red and white RCA audio outputs from your game console. Your game console documentation should help you determine which connections to use.

POWERING ON

1.After all other connections are made; plug the AC power cord from the back of the subwoofer into an AC outlet.

2.Turn on the audio source.

3.Turn on the CS21 speaker system by pushing the power button

located on top of the right satellite . Blue LED’s will light on the front of both satellites when the power is ON.

NOTE: To avoid hearing popping sounds when you turn on your CS21 speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.

SYSTEM OPERATION

MASTER VOLUME

Adjust the master volume using the buttons on the top of the right satellite labeled + and – . The + button increases the volume, and the – button decreases it.

SUBWOOFER VOLUME

Adjust the subwoofer level (and system bass response) using the control on the back of the subwoofer labeled SUBWOOFER LEVEL.

A horizontal control position is neutral. Turn the control clockwise to increase the bass, and counter-clockwise to decrease the bass. A high bass level is often preferable for gaming audio or when listening at low volume levels.

HEADPHONES

To use headphones with the CS21, connect the headphones to the appropriate jack on the side of the right satellite speaker. When headphones are connected the speakers will automatically mute.

AUXILIARY INPUT

A second audio source may also be connected to your CS21 system, using the black 3.5mm connector on the back of the subwoofer labeled AUX INPUT. When present, this sound will be mixed with the main audio source.

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