3.
4.Select the “Properties” tab from the “Properties” sheet.
5.Check the “Enable digital CD audio for this
Note: You may need to restart you computer for this change to take effect.
COMPUTER AUDIO/COMPUTER GAMING/DESKTOP THEATER
Sound cards designed for computer gaming or DVD playback have unique audio outputs. Typically, the outputs will be marked as “front output,” “rear output” and “LFE/center 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.
Using a
•Locate the
•Black & Green Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘front’ and green end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘stereo’ or colored green).
•Black & Black Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘surround’ and other black end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘surround’ or colored black).
•Black & Orange Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘C/LFE’ and orange end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘center’ or colored orange).
•Make sure that the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
Using a
•Locate the
•Black & Green Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘front’ and green end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘stereo’ or colored green).
•Black & Black Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘surround’ and other black end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘surround’ or colored black).
•Make sure the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
Using a
•Locate the
•Black & Green Cable: Insert black end of cable into back of subwoofer marked ‘front’ and green end into corresponding computer soundcard’s output (typically marked ‘stereo’ or colored green).
•Make sure the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
TV/DVD PLAYER OR VIDEO GAMING CONSOLE
To connect your Altec Lansing speaker system to your TV, DVD player, or video gaming console follow the steps below:
Using a DVD player with
•Make sure the power to your audio source is turned off.
•You will need 3 TV/DVD Player adaptors, which can be purchased at most electronic stores. These adaptors feature a 3.5mm male connector on one side and red/white RCA male connectors on the other.
•Insert the 3 TV/DVD Player adaptors’ 3.5mm male connectors to the back of the subwoofer marked ‘front’, ‘surround’ and ‘C/LFE’ and the red/white RCA male connectors into the corresponding DVD outputs.
•Make sure that the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
Using a DVD/TV with
•Make sure the power to your audio source is turned off.
•You will need 1 TV/DVD Player adaptor, which can be purchased at most electronic stores. This adaptor features a 3.5mm male connector on one side and red/white RCA male connectors on the other.
•Insert the TV/DVD Player adaptor 3.5mm male connector to the back of the subwoofer marked ‘front’ and the red/white RCA male connectors into the corresponding DVD/TV outputs
•Make sure the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
Note: If your video gaming console does not feature RCA outputs, consider connecting the speaker system to the TV instead.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES (IPOD PLAYERS, CD PLAYERS AND OTHER MP3 PLAYERS, ETC.)
•Make sure the power to your audio source is turned off.
•Locate the black and green
•Insert the black input plug into the jack labeled ‘front’ on the back of the subwoofer, and the green end into the headphone jack on your portable audio device.
•Make sure the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the
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.Install the supplied battery in the remote’s battery compartment.
4.Turn on the speaker system by pressing the
5.Allow 10 seconds for system to initialize before attempting to play back audio.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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 rotary dial on the control pod controls the master volume. Rotate the dial to the right to increase the volume, or to the left to decrease it.
The “+” and
LEDs on the control pod will indicate the volume level.
TREBLE, BASS, CENTER, REAR
To control treble, bass, center speaker, and rear speaker levels using the control pod, press the “TREBLE,” “BASS,” “CENTER,” or “REAR” buttons on the control pod and rotate the dial to the right to increase the corresponding level, or to the left to decrease it.
To control treble or bass levels using the wireless remote, press the “TREBLE,” “BASS,” “CENTER,” or “REAR” buttons on the wireless remote and press the “+” button to increase the corresponding level, or the
LEDs on the control pod will indicate the corresponding level.
Note: After three seconds, the control pod and wireless remote will automatically reset to “Master Volume.”
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