Altec Lansing FX5051 manual Symptom, Possible Problem, Solution, No sound from

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
No sound from	Computer is using Windows Millennium Edition	Enable the operating system’s Digital Audio Extraction feature for
DVD/CD-ROM	(ME) or Windows 2000 and the operating	CD/DVD ROM drive by following these steps:
drive.	system’s Digital Audio Extraction feature for	• Start the “Device Manager.” (Consult your operating system’s online
	CD/DVD ROM drive is not enabled.	help for information on accessing “Device Manager.”)
		• Click the “+” sign to the left of the “DVD/CD-ROM drive(s)” item in
		the list.
		• Right-click on the “DVD/CD-ROM drive(s)” device for which you wish
		to enable the “Digital Audio Extraction” feature, and select the
		“Properties” menu item.
		• Select the “Properties” tab from the “Properties” sheet.
		• Check the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” box. If
		the checkbox is disabled, your drive does not support this feature
		and you will not be able to listen to CD Audio with the FX5051.
		• Note: You may need to restart your computer for this change to
		take effect.
	Computer is using Windows 98SE.	When using Windows 98SE you will need to use software which
		supports “Digital Audio Extraction” such as Microsoft Windows Media
		Player 7 or higher. Your CD Drive will also need to support “Digital
		Audio Extraction.” Otherwise you will not be able to hear CD audio.
Broken audio	Speakers are connected to a computer running	Broken audio issue should resolve itself once Windows 98SE has
from speakers	Windows 98SE.	finished the loading cycle.
when
		Quit one or more applications until the problem is resolved or
connected to	Computer is running too many applications at
computer via	the same time.	increase computer memory (RAM) or storage space.
USB cable.
Radio	Too close to a radio tower.	Move your speakers until the interference goes away.
interference.
No sound from	Bad connection.	Check to make sure that all cables are connected properly and are
subwoofer.		making a clear connection.
	Sound source has little low-frequency content.	Many .WAV and .MID files often have little low-frequency content
		and sound flat when you listen to them on a computer. Try a song
		with more bass — something from your CD collection.
Low hum from	The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second,	Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is
subwoofer.	which is within the audio frequency of the	powered on without an audio source playing, or when the volume is
	subwoofer.	set at an extremely low level.
Loud hum from	Bad connection.	Unplug the AC power cord from the surge protector (if used), and
subwoofer.		plug directly into an AC wall outlet.
		Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear
		connection.
	Bass level set too high.	To control the bass, press the “Bass” button on the control pod and
		rotate the dial to the left to decrease it.
	Volume or bass level on your audio source device	Disconnect your 3.5mm stereo cable from the audio source. If the
	is set too high.	loud hum goes away, lower the volume on the audio source.
		Lower the volume or bass level on your computer, portable device,
		etc.
Distorted	Subwoofer too close to monitor.	Because the subwoofer is not magnetically shielded, it can cause
monitor.		distortion if it’s too close to your monitor. Move the subwoofer so it’s
		at least 2 feet from your monitor.
Speaker system	Static electricity, momentary interruption of	Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet, wait 20–30
exhibits erratic	power, or abnormal operating conditions may	seconds, and reconnect.
or unexpected	be responsible.
behavior.
Controls do
not function.

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