Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing M812 Wireless Speaker System for iPod. The M812 includes one or two wireless,
Want audio throughout your house? Expansion is easy; you can use up to eight M812 Wireless Speakers in one system. Optional,
Contents
Set up and basic operation | pages |
Basic controls and functions | pages |
Advanced operation | pages |
Specifications | page 9 |
Troubleshooting | pages |
Information And Support
For additional information and support, visit www.alteclansing.com or contact Customer Support. (See inside front cover for contact information.)
In the Box
Your M812 system includes:
•Wireless speaker(s)
•Transmitter base
•iPod adapters
•Remote control (2 AAA batteries included)
•Power supply for transmitter base
•FM Antenna
•AC power cord (for wireless speaker)
•3.5 mm stereo audio cable
•User guide and
Set up and basic operation
Set Up
The wireless capabilities of the M812 make it easy and flexible to set up. The transmitter base can be located up to 100 feet from the speaker, so you can place speakers for best sound and the base for convenient access.
See the M812 Quick Start Guide for
easily. If synchronization does not take place, see Wireless Connectivity for more information (page 4).
Transmitter Base
The transmitter base serves as an iPod dock and FM tuner. It has rear connectors for auxiliary audio sources and the power adapter.
iPod Dock
The M812 works with iPods that have a dock connector (Generation 3 iPods and newer.) To use an iPod with the M812, install the appropriate adapter plate into
the universal dock. Adapters for several different iPod models come with the M812. Other adapter sizes may be supplied with your iPod or be available from Apple.
Auxiliary Audio Devices
The M812 supports auxiliary audio sources such as portable CD players.
Connect one end of the supplied 3.5 mm stereo cable into the auxiliary input jack (AUX) located on the back of the M812 transmitter base, and the other end to the headphone or
RCA connectors. To connect a device that uses RCA- type output jacks, you must use an adapter to convert the RCA output to a 3.5 mm input. These adapters are available at most
FM Antenna
Attach the supplied FM antenna for FM reception.
Power Supply
The transmitter base is powered by the power supply that comes with the M812. Connect the power supply to the transmitter base, then plug the power supply into a wall outlet.
Wireless Speaker
The supplied power cord attaches to the back of the wireless speaker.
Speaker Settings
Two switches are located on the back of the speaker. The location switch allows you to set the speaker for
The mode switch allows you to set the speaker for stereo sound or as the left or right speaker in a pair of speakers. The factory default setting is stereo.
Wall Mounting A Speaker
The wireless speaker can be placed on an appropriate level surface or mounted on a wall using the optional wall- mounting bracket.
The speaker should only be mounted on the wall using a
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