Altec Lansing BB2001 manual Box Contents, Compatible Systems, Placing Speakers, Making Connections

BB2001 POWERED SUBWOOFER

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 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

•One subwoofer

•3.5mm stereo cable

•User’s guide

•Quick connect instructions (located on inner-flap of the package)

Compatible Systems

The BB2001 Powered Subwoofer delivers outstanding supplemental bass to the following systems:

Altec Lansing-brand systems:

•Altec Lansing XT2 laptop speaker system

inMotion-brand systems:

•inMotion iM5 portable speaker system for iPod

•inMotion iMT1 portable speaker system for Palm devices

•inMotion iMX2 portable speaker system for XM2go devices

•Other inMotion portable speaker systems with a “SUB OUT” port located on the back of the unit

Other:

•Any speaker system with a “SUB OUT” port located on the back of the unit

Placing Speakers

All stereo-encoded information is heard through the primary speaker system. 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 speaker system. 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.).

Making Connections

Warning: Do not insert the subwoofer’s power plug into a wall outlet until all connections are made. Also, turn off the primary speaker system and audio source (i.e., your PC, MP3 player, Sony PlayStation, etc.) before connecting the subwoofer.

To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection sequences described below in the order indicated.

•Locate the 3.5mm stereo cable that came with the BB2001 subwoofer.

•Plug one end of the 3.5mm stereo cable into the output labeled “SUB OUT’ on the back of the primary speaker system.

•Plug the other end of the 3.5mm stereo cable into the input labeled “SUB IN” on the back of the BB2001 Powered Subwoofer.

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 primary speaker system.

4.Turn on the BB2001 Powered Subwoofer by rotating the POWER/VOLUME knob clockwise.

Note: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on the primary speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.

Volume

The POWER/VOLUME knob on the back of the BB2001 Powered Subwoofer controls the subwoofer volume. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer volume and counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer volume.

Phase

The PHASE switch on the back of the unit can improve the acoustic performance of the BB2001 Powered Subwoofer by allowing you to put the subwoofer in phase with your primary speaker system.

Depending on its placement, it is possible that the output of the subwoofer is out of phase with the primary speaker system. This will result in an overall decreased bass response. To set the switch, compare listening to the BB2001 Powered Subwoofer together with your primary speaker system with the switch in, then out, then simply leave the switch in the position that sounds best.

System Specifications*

Sound Pressure Level (SPL):	95 dB	System Response:	40 Hz – 175 Hz (-3 dB)
Total Continuous Power:	16 Watts/channel	Signal to Noise Ratio
	@ 8 ohms @ 10% THD	@ 1 kHz input:	> 85 dB
		Subwoofer:	One 5.25" woofer

*Power rating conforms to FTC Amplifier Rule #16 C.F.R. Part 432.

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