Altec Lansing VS3151R Powering On, Headphones, System Specifications, Troubleshooting, Symptom

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 speaker system by pushing the stand-by button located on

the control pod . An LED will light on the control pod when the power is ON.

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 VOLUME knob on the control pod and the “+” and “–” buttons on the wireless remote control the master volume. On the control pod, turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the wireless remote, push the “+” and “–” buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

CENTER VOLUME

When the CENTER button on the control pod or the wireless remote is pushed, the VOLUME knob on the control pod and the “+” and “–” buttons on the wireless remote control the volume of the center speaker. Adjust this control as necessary to achieve a balanced sound.

SUBWOOFER VOLUME

When the SUB button on the control pod or the wireless remote is pushed, the VOLUME knob on the control pod and the “+” and “–” buttons on the wireless remote control the volume of the subwoofer. Adjust this control as necessary to achieve optimum bass.

HEADPHONES

To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the control pod. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is muted.

SURROUND VOLUME

When the SURROUND button on the control pod or the wireless remote is pushed, the VOLUME knob on the control pod and the “+” and “–” buttons on the wireless remote control the volume of the left and right surround speakers. Adjust this control as necessary to create the optimum sound. The surround volume control operates in the same manner even on computers that only have stereo outputs.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS*

Altec Lansing’s superior sound comes from our patented Dynamic EQ technology, which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization circuitry, and a harmonious mix of the following specifications:

Sound Pressure Level (SPL):	103 dB	Frequency Response:	40 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Total Continuous Power:	50 Watts RMS	Signal to Noise Ratio
		@ 1 kHz input:	> 80 dB
• Front Speakers:	5 Watts/channel @ 8 ohms
	@ 10% THD @ 150 Hz – 20 kHz	Drivers (per satellite):	One 2" full-range driver
	2 Channels Loaded
		Subwoofer:	One 5.25" woofer
• Rear Speakers:	5 Watts/channel @ 8 ohms
	@ 10% THD @ 150 Hz – 20 kHz	POWER REQUIREMENTS
	2 Channels Loaded
		Taiwan	110 V AC @60 Hz
• Center Speaker:	10 Watts @ 8 ohms
		Europe	230 V AC @50 Hz
	@ 10% THD @ 150 Hz – 20 kHz
	Single Channel Loaded	UK	230 V AC @50 Hz
• Subwoofer:	20 Watts @ 8 ohms	Australia	240 V AC @50 Hz
	@ 10% THD @ 40 – 150 Hz	Korea	220 V AC @60 Hz
	Single Channel Loaded
		CE Approved

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
No LEDs are lit.	Power isn’t turned on.	Turn on the speaker system by pushing the On/Off button located on the
		control pod. An LED will light on the control pod when the power is ON.
	AC power cord isn’t connected to the wall outlet.	Check to see if the “Power On” LED is illuminated on the control pod. If not,
		connect AC power.
	Surge protector (if used) isn’t powered on.	If the AC power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge
		protector is switched on.
	Wall outlet not functioning.	Plug another device into the wall outlet (same jack) to verify the wall outlet
		is working.

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