Altec Lansing A11964 R07 Introduction, Contents, Information And Support Box, Transmitter Base

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing M812 Wireless Speaker System for iPod. The M812 includes one or two wireless, high-performance speakers and a transmitter base that allows you to listen to most iPod models, FM radio stations and auxiliary audio sources. Music is wirelessly transmitted from the base to the speaker. Since the speakers are wireless, you can place them almost anywhere in your home. Basic playback functions for the iPod can be controlled with the supplied remote control.

Want audio throughout your house? Expansion is easy; you can use up to eight M812 Wireless Speakers in one system. Optional, add-on speaker units are available online at www.alteclansing.com. Go to the M812 product page.

Contents

Set up and basic operation

pages 3-4

Basic controls and functions

pages 5-7

Advanced operation

pages 8-9

Specifications

page 9

Troubleshooting

pages 10-11

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 quick-connection instructions

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 step-by-step instructions for quick set up of your M812 system. In this booklet, you’ll find more detail on connections and operation. After making connections, turn on the speaker(s) first and then turn on the power to the transmitter base. This allows the base and speaker(s) to synchronize more

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 line-out jack on your auxiliary audio device.

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 electronics-supply stores.

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 table-top or wall-mounted use. The factory default setting is for table-top use.

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 wall-mounting bracket provided by Altec Lansing. You can order the wall-mounting bracket online at www.alteclansing.com. Go to the M812 product page.

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