Altec Lansing VS4221 User's Guide download pdf (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing this Altec Lansing product. For generations, Altec

Lansing has been first in audio innovation. Today, our line of powered

speakers has received more performance awards than any other brand. In

all kinds of desktop environments, in every price range, Altec Lansing offers

sound of distinction — giving even the most demanding customers the

audio enjoyment they seek. Just listen to this!

Box Contents

• Two speakers and one subwoofer

• Wireless remote

• Remote mounting bracket

• 3.5mm stereo cable

• User’s guide

• Quick connect instructions (located on inner-flap of the package)

Placing Speakers

Subwoofer

All stereo-encoded information is heard through the satellite speakers. The

subwoofer contains no stereo imaging, and its sound is non-directional. As a

result, the subwoofer doesn’t have to be placed in any particular relationship

to the satellites. However, placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall

or room corner provides better bass efficiency and optimum sound.

Warning: The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded. As such, it SHOULD

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,

computer or audio tapes, etc.).

Satellite Speakers

Arrange the satellite speakers to suit your listening tastes — from right next

to the monitor to as far apart as the speaker cords allow.

For optimum sound, satellite speakers should be placed in a left/right

configuration, preferably apart and at equal distance from the center of the

listening area. This will offer the best stereo imaging and provide the most

satisfying results.

Note: The satellite speakers ARE magnetically shielded and can be placed

close to video displays such as TVs and computer monitors without

distorting the image.

Making Connections

Warning: Do not insert the speaker system’s power plug into a wall outlet

until all connections are made. Also, turn off audio source (i.e., your PC,

MP3 player, Sony PlayStation, etc.) before connecting the outputs to the

speaker system’s inputs.

To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the

connection sequences described below in the order indicated.

Speaker System

1. Connect the right satellite speaker (with a thicker cable and orange DIN

connector) to the orange input on the back of the subwoofer, labeled

RIGHT. Note that the arrow on the DIN connector must face up.

2. Connect the left satellite speaker (with a thinner cable and a brown RCA

connector) to the brown input on the back of the subwoofer, labeled LEFT.

3. Connect one end of the audio input cable (with lime green connectors at

each end) to the matching lime green input plug on the back of the

subwoofer, labeled INPUT.

4. Connect the other end of the audio input cable to your desired audio

source.

Inputs

Various connection schemes between your audio source and the speaker

system are available. Determine if you’ll be setting up the speaker system

for PC audio/PC gaming, DVD playback, console gaming or with portable

audio devices (such as MP3 or portable CD players), then skip to the

appropriate section.

PC Audio/PC Gaming/DVD Playback

All PC sound cards have audio outputs. Typically, the outputs will be marked

as “front output” and “rear output.” In some cases, slightly different

terminology may be used. The sound card’s documentation should help you

determine which outputs to use with your speaker system.

Connect the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable to the lime green input labeled

“FRONT” on your sound card.

Console Gaming

Most console game systems feature dual-RCA outputs. To connect your

speakers, follow the steps below:

1. Make sure the power to your console gaming system is turned off.

2. Locate the red and white RCA cable that came with your console

gaming system.

3. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the matching red and white RCA

jacks located on the back of the subwoofer, and the other end to the back

of your console gaming system.

Portable Audio Devices (MP3, Portable CD Players, etc.)

Connect the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable to the headphone jack on your

portable audio device.

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 either simultaneously pressing the “+” and

“–” buttons located on the side of the right satellite, or by pressing the

stand-by button on the wireless remote. An LED will light on the front

of the right satellite when the power is ON.

4. Install the supplied battery in the remote’s battery compartment.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type

Note: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec

Lansing speaker system, always turn on your audio source first.

Volume

The “+” and “–” buttons on the side of the right satellite control the

master volume. The “+” and “–” buttons marked with the word “volume”

on the wireless remote also control the master volume. Press the “+”

button to increase the volume, and press the “–” to decrease the volume.

Treble

The “+” and “–” buttons marked with the word “treble” on the wireless

remote control the treble. Press the “+” button to increase the treble, and

press the “–” to decrease the treble.

Bass

The “+” and “–” buttons marked with the word “bass” on the wireless

remote control the bass. Press the “+” button to increase the bass, and

press the “–” to decrease the bass.

Loudness

The button marked with the word "loud" on the wireless remote contours

the high and low frequencies to maximize the perceived audio.

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