BOX CONTENTS
•Subwoofer
•3-Meter Stereo Audio + Composite Video RCA Cable, Male to Male
•AC Power Adapter
•Manual
•Quick Connect Card (QCC)
PLACING THE SUBWOOFER
All stereo information is heard through your television’s speakers. Because low frequency sound is non-directional, you can place the subwoofer anywhere you choose. However, placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or in a corner provides better bass efficiency and optimum sound.
Warning: The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded. Therefore, it SHOULD always be placed at least 2 feet (0.6m) from TVs, computer monitors, computer hard drives or any other magnetic media (e.g. floppy disks, Zip disks, VHS or cassette tapes, etc.).
MAKING CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
Do not insert the subwoofer’s power adapter plug into an AC outlet until all connections are made. Also, turn off your audio source (TV, video gaming system, DVD player or VCR) before connecting its outputs to the XA3001’s inputs.
The XA3001 subwoofer works with most televisions. To ensure your success in connecting the system to your TV, we created two proven methods. To choose which method is appropriate for your TV, first determine if you have RCA audio outputs on your television. If so, use the Recommended Connection Method below. If your TV does not have RCA audio outputs, use the Alternative Connection Method.
RECOMMENDED CONNECTION METHOD
The Recommended Connection Method is used to connect the XA3001 subwoofer to the RCA audio outputs on your TV. Once the connection is made, you are able to use your television’s controls to adjust the volume on your TV and the subwoofer at the same time. However, this connection method also demands your television meets three requirements:
•Your TV must have RCA audio outputs
•Your TV’s speakers are not automatically muted when using the TV’s audio outputs
•Your TV’s volume controls also control the volume on the TV’s audio outputs
Once you have determined that you can use the Recommended Connection Method, follow the connection sequence below to ensure first-time operation as expected.
1.Using the RCA cable supplied with the XA3001 subwoofer, plug one set of red and white RCA connectors into the red (right) and white (left) audio outputs on your TV.
To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection sequence described below.
1.Using the RCA cable that is attached to the outputs on your video gaming system, DVD player or other audio source, plug the yellow, red and white RCA connectors into the yellow, red (right) and white (left) RCA inputs on the XA3001 subwoofer. The yellow connector carries the video signal. The red connector carries right-channel audio while the white connector carries left-channel audio.
2.Using the RCA cable supplied with the XA3001 subwoofer, plug one set of yellow, red and white RCA connectors into the yellow, red (right) and white (left) RCA outputs on the XA3001.
3.Plug the remaining set of yellow, red and white RCA connectors on the supplied cable into the yellow, red (right) and white (left) inputs on your television (or an RCA to RF converter device, such as a VCR, which may be connected to the RF input found on some TVs).
POWERING ON
NOTE: You must first remove the protective plastic sleeves on both ends of the power adapter before you plug in the system.
1.After all other connections are made, plug the power adapter into the back of the subwoofer and into an AC wall socket.
NOTE: To ensure a secure connection, the power adapter uses a locking connector. To unlock the power adapter, don’t simply pull on the cable. Gently pull back the connector sleeve until it releases.
2.Turn on the audio source (TV, video gaming system, DVD player or VCR).
3.Turn on the Altec Lansing XA3001 subwoofer by pushing the power button located on the side of the subwoofer. A green LED next to the power button will illuminate.
Note: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec Lansing subwoofer, always turn on your audio source first.
CONTROLS
POWER
A power button is located on the side of the XA3001. Switch the power button on only after all connections have been made. A green LED next to the power button will illuminate to indicate that power is on.
BASS LEVEL
The bass level is initially set to mid-level. Increase the bass by turning the knob clockwise and decrease by turning it counter-clockwise. Adjust the bass level to suit your taste.
PHASE SWITCH
The phase switch allows you to maximize your bass level by matching the XA3001’s polarity with your TV speaker’s polarity. Select the setting that maximizes your bass level by toggling between the XA3001’s two polarity settings.
STEREO/MONO SWITCH
Set the stereo/mono switch to match the audio input capability of your television. If your television has both right and left audio inputs, set the stereo/mono switch on the XA3001 to “stereo.” If your television has only a single (mono) RCA audio input, set the stereo/mono switch on the XA3001 to “mono.”
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Driver: | One 5.25" long-throw woofer |
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
The answers to most setup and performance questions can be found in the Troubleshooting guide. You can also consult the FAQs in the customer support section of our Web site at www.alteclansing.com. If you still can’t find the information you need, please call our customer service team for assistance before returning the speakers to your retailer under their return policy.
Customer service is available 7 days a week for your convenience. Our business hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight EST
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
1-800-ALTEC-88 (1-800-258-3288)
Email: csupport@alteclansing.com
For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check our Web site at www.alteclansing.com.
© 2002 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.
Designed and engineered in the USA and manufactured in our ISO9002
/SA8000 certified factory. United States Patents 4429181 and 4625328 plus other patents pending.
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