SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

No sound from

Power isn’ t turned on.

Verify that the subwoofer’s AC power cord is plugged into both the wall

one or more

 

outlet and subwoofer.

speakers.

 

 

 

Verify that the Power button has been pressed and that a blue EQ LED

 

 

 

 

is illuminated.

 

 

 

 

Volume is set too low.

Turn the rotary knob to the right to raise the system master volume.

 

 

 

 

 

Check volume level on the video gaming system or alternate audio source

 

 

device, and set at mid-level.

 

 

 

 

Audio cable isn’ t connected to audio source.

Connect audio cable from the audio source. Check plug connections on both

 

 

the subwoofer and audio source. Make sure these signal cables are inserted

 

 

firmly into the correct jacks.

 

 

 

 

Audio cable is connected to wrong output on

Make sure that a cable connects the output jacks on the audio source to the

 

audio source.

input jacks on the FX6021’s subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

Problem with audio source device.

Test the speakers with another audio source.

 

 

 

Crackling sound

Bad connection.

Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to the “line-out” or “audio-

from speakers.

 

out” jacks on your audio source device.

 

 

 

 

Problem with your audio source device.

Test the speakers using another audio source (e.g., VCR, DVD, portable

 

 

CD player, cassette player or FM radio).

 

 

 

Sound is

Volume level set too high.

Decrease the volume level on your FX6021’s wired controller or the volume

distorted.

 

level on your audio source (if possible.)

 

 

 

 

Sound source is distorted.

Try a different sound source like a music CD.

 

 

 

Radio

Too close to a radio tower.

Move your speakers to see if the interference goes away. If not, you may be

interference.

 

able to purchase a shielded stereo cable from your local electronics shop.

 

 

 

No sound

Subwoofer volume set too low.

Adjust the bass level on the wired controller or remote.

from subwoofer.

 

 

Sound source has little low-frequency content.

Try a game, movie or song—anything with more prominent bass tones.

 

 

 

 

Low hum

The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second, which

Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on

from subwoofer.

is within the audio frequency of the subwoofer.

without an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely

 

 

low level.

 

 

 

Loud hum

Bad connection.

If you are using a surge protector with your FX6021 speaker system, disconnect

from subwoofer.

 

and plug the power adapter directly into an AC wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection.

 

 

 

 

Volume on your audio source device set too high.

Disconnect your stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum goes

 

 

away, lower the volume on the audio source.

 

 

 

Not enough bass

Bass setting is too low.

Adjust the bass level on the wired controller or remote.

from subwoofer.

 

 

Bad connection.

Verify that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

Too much bass

Bass setting is too high.

Decrease the bass level on the wired controller or remote.

from subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

 

Distorted

Subwoofer too close to monitor/TV.

Because the subwoofer IS NOT magnetically shielded, it may cause distortion if

monitor/TV.

 

it is placed too close to your monitor/TV. Move the subwoofer so it’s at least 2

 

 

feet from your monitor/TV.

 

 

 

Remote does

Battery may be dead.

Replace the remote battery with a CR2025 or equivalent.

not work.

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite base

Tighten base.

Use a standard Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the two screws located on

is loose.

 

the rear of each set.

 

 

 

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Altec Lansing FX6021 manual Symptom Possible Problem Solution

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