Altec Lansing im500 manual INMOTION IM500 MOBILE AUDIO

INMOTION IM500

MOBILE AUDIO

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Box Contents

•inMotion iM500 mobile speaker system

•Power supply

•Cable adapter for other players

•Protective carry pouch

•User’s guide and quick connect instructions

Made for:

• iPod nano

Placing the INMotion IM500

Position the inMotion iM500 on a level surface, preferably close to you (within three feet).

Power

Use one of the following two options to power your inMotion iM500:

AC (Wall outlet) Power

Insert the barrel connector from the power supply into the DC connector on the rear of the inMotion iM500. After this connection is made, insert the power supply into a wall outlet.

DC (Battery) Power

Install six AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) into the battery compartments in the rear of the inMotion iM500 (three to each compartment). Make sure the batteries are installed as illustrated in the battery compartments.

Troubleshooting

Start Playing

1.Turn on your iPod nano.

2.Turn on the inMotion iM500 by pushing the power button located to the left of the iPod dock. A blue LED will light near the button when the power is on.

Note: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your inMotion iM500, always turn on your audio source first.

Power Off

Turn off the inMotion iM500 by pushing the power button located to the left of the iPod dock. The LED will turn off.

Auto Shut-down (Standby)

If no audio is detected for about three minutes, the inMotion iM500 will automatically shut down.

Connecting to alternate audio source

The inMotion iM500 system includes an auxiliary input jack that allows you to connect to alternate audio sources, such as non-dockable iPod players, CD players, MP3 players, portable DVD players, and laptops. To connect the iM500 to an alternate audio source, follow the steps below.

1.Locate the cable adapter for other players.

2.Connect the small end (2.5mm) of the cable adapter to the auxiliary input jack (AUX) located on the back of the inMotion iM500 system, and the larger end (3.5mm) to the headphone or line out jack on your alternate audio device.

3.Set the volume on the audio source at mid-level.

4.Set the volume on the inMotion iM500 at minimum level and adjust upward to a comfortable listening level.

Volume

The “+” and “–” buttons located to the right of the iPod dock control the master volume. Press and hold the “+” button to increase the volume and the “–” button to decrease the volume.

Symptom	Possible Problem	Solution
The Power LED	The power supply cord isn’t connected to a wall outlet	Insert the barrel connector from the power supply into the DC connector on
is not lit	and/or the power supply connector is not plugged into	the back of the inMotion iM500. After this connection is made, insert the
(AC Operation).	the power supply jack on the back of the inMotion	power supply into a wall outlet.
	iM500.
	The surge protector (if used) isn’t powered on.	If the power supply cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge
		protector is switched on.
	The wall outlet is not functioning.	Plug another device into the same wall outlet to confirm the outlet is working.
	The power isn’t turned on.	Turn on the inMotion iM500 by pushing the power button located to the left
		of the iPod dock. A blue LED will light around the button when the power
		is on.

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