VS3251 - Speaker ALTEC LANSING - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VS3251 ALTEC LANSING

VS3251 User’s guide Guia do Usuário Mode d’emploi Guía del usuario23 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD (AC WALL SOCKET)

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water — This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. The apparatus should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. The apparatus must not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

8. Do not install near any heat sour

ces such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched — particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

12. Do not install in an area which impedes the access to the power plug. Disconnecting the

power plug is the only way to completely remove power to the product and must be readily accessible at all times.

13. Power source — Use only power supplies of the type specified in the operating

instructions or as marked on the appliance. If a separate power supply is included with this apparatus, do not substitute with any other power supply

ovided power supplies.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning stor ms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all ser vicing to qualifi ed ser vice personnel. Ser vicing is r equir ed when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moistur e, does not operate nor mally , or has been dr opped. For service, refer to qualifi ed ser vice personnel, r etur n to the dealer , or call the Altec Lansing service line for assistance.

For products which incorporate batteries, please refer to local regulations for proper batter y disposal.

17. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with the car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufactur er or sold with the apparatus. When a car t is used, use caution when moving the car t/apparatus combination to avoid injur y fr om tip-over

ALTEC LANSING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ASIA) What Does The Warranty Cover?: Altec Lansing warrants that its products shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. What Is The Period Of Coverage?: For units purchased in European Union or Asia, this warranty runs for two years from the date of purchase. For units not purchased in Europe or

sia, this warranty runs for one year from the date of purchase. The term of any warranties implied by law shall expire when your limited warranty expires. Some states and/or Member States in the European Union do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. What Does The Warranty Not Cover?: This warranty does not cover any defect, malfunction or failure that occurs as a result of: improper installation; misuse or failure to follow the product directions; abuse; or use with improper, unintended or faulty equipment. (For information on proper installation, operation and use consult the manual supplied with the product. If you require a replacement manual, you may download a manual from www.alteclansing.com.) Also, consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. What Will Altec Lansing Do To Correct The Problem?: Altec Lansing will, at its option, repair or replace any product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship. If your product is no longer being manufactured, or is out of stock, at its option, Altec Lansing may replace your product with a similar or better Altec Lansing product. How To Get Warranty Service: To get a covered product repaired or replaced, you must contact Altec Lansing during the warranty period by email (csupport@alteclansing.com). You must include in your email, your name, address, email address, telephone number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem you are experiencing. In the United States, you may alternatively contact Altec Lansing by telephone at 1-800-ALT EC88 — please be prepared to provide the same information. If the problem appears to be related to a defect in material or workmanship, Altec Lansing will provide you a return authorization and instructions for return shipment. Return shipments shall be at the customer’s expense, and the return must be

ccompanied by the original proof of purchase. You should insure the shipment as appropriate because you are responsible for the product until it arrives at Altec Lansing.

ow W ill State Law Affect Your Rights?: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please note that in the European Union, you as a consumer might have other legal rights under national legislation of European Union Member States governing the sale of Altec Lansing’s goods. Those rights ar

ot affected by this guarantee. The above limited warranties and remedies are sole warranties and remedies available to purchaser, if, and to the extent, valid and enforceable under the applicable law. CUSTOMER SERVICE 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 live in North America and 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. Tel: 800-258-3288 Email: csuppor t@alteclansing.com If you live outside of Nor th America, please visit our website at www .alteclansing.com and select your r egion to locate your countr

For the most up-to-date infor mation, be sure to check our Web site at www .alteclansing.com

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION Inter national customers: For infor mation r egarding the distribution of Altec Lansing products in your country, please visit www.alteclansing.com and click on your region.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your household waste disposal service. CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. WARNING

O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Long slot is neutral (ground) side. Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot.4

hank you for purchasing this Altec Lansing product. For generations, Altec Lansing has been first in audio innovation. Today, our line of powered speakers

as received more performance awards than any other brand. In all kinds of

nvironments, in every price range, Altec Lansing offers sound of distinction — giving even the most demanding customers the audio enjoyment they seek. Just

isten to this! Box Contents

• Five speakers with removable stands

Color-coded 3.5mm stereo cables

User’s guide and quick connect card Placing Speakers Subwoofer

ll stereo-encoded information is heard through the satellite speakers. The subwoofer contains no stereo imaging, and its sound is non-directional. As a

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

he satellites. However, placing the subwoofer on the flo or 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.). Front Satellite Speakers Arrange the front satellite speakers to suit your listening tastes — from right next to the monitor to as far apart as the speaker cords allow. Use the key hole on the back of each speaker if you choose to mount them on the wall. Center Speaker Place the center speaker either on top or below the center of the monitor. Use the key holes on the back of the center speaker if you choose to mount it on the wall. Rear Satellite Speakers The rear satellite speakers should be placed slightly behind you, or as far back as the cords allow. Use the key hole on the back of each speaker if you choose to mount them on the wall. For optimum sound, all satellites should be placed at or slightly above ear level, and in an arrangement that offers 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. Infrared Eye The infrared “eye” can be placed anywhere on your desktop where it will be able to “see” the wireless remote. The “eye” will recognize commands from the wir eless r emote fr om up to 26' (8 m) away

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

until all connections ar e made. Also, tur n of f audio sour ce (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 or der indicated. Speaker System To connect each satellite to the subwoofer, use the FRONT LEFT (front left),

RONT RIGHT (front right), REAR LEFT (rear left), REAR RIGHT (rear right) and

ENTER (center) identifiers on the back of each satellite to connect them to the appropriate output on the back of the subwoofer. To make the connection,

epress the color-coded spring-clip on the back of the subwoofer and insert the color-coded wire, and depress the black spring clip and insert black wire. Inputs

arious connection schemes between your audio source and the speaker system

re 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 Sound cards designed for PC gaming or DVD playback have unique audio

utputs. Typically, the outputs will be marked as “front output,” “rear output” and “LFE/center output.” In some cases, slightly different terminology may be

sed. The sound card’s documentation should help you determine which outputs

o use with your speaker system. 6-Channel/5.1 Sound Card with analog outputs

• Locate the green, black, and orange cables.

Insert one end of the green, black, and orange cables into the computer

oundcard’s green, black, and orange outputs. Plug the other end of the

een, black, and orange cables into the back of the subwoofer, as follows:

Plug the green cable into the input marked “Front Right/Left”

Plug the black cable into the input marked “Rear Right/Left”

• P lug the orange cable into the input marked “Subwoofer/Center.” 2-Channel/Stereo Sound Cards|

• Locate the green cable.

• Insert one end of the green cable into the computer’s stereo (green) output, and the other end into the input marked AUX on the subwoofer. Console Gaming (Requires the use of the Console Gaming Y-Adapter, which is not included. This adapter can be purchased at www.alteclansing.com.) Most console game systems feature dual-RCA outputs. To connect your speakers, follow the steps below:

• Locate or purchase a Console Gaming Y-Adapter with a lime green 3.5 mm stereo jack on one end and two RCA jacks on the other — one red and one white.

• Locate the red and white RCA plugs on the end of the cable connected to the back of your console gaming system. Connect them to the matching red and white RCA jacks on the Console Gaming Y-Adapter.

• Locate the green cable included with this system.

• Insert one end of the green cable into the Console Gaming Y-adapter lime green 3.5mm stereo jack, and the other end into the input marked AUX on the subwoofer

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

• Locate the green cable.

• Insert one end of the green cable into the headphone or line-out jack of the portable audio device, and the other end into the input marked AUX on the subwoofer. VS3251 six-Piece Powered Audio SystemSound Pr essur e Level (SPL): 101 dB Total Continuous Power: 70 Watts RMS

• Front Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz 2 Channels Loaded

• Rear Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 120 Hz -– 17 kHz 2 Channels Loaded

• Center Speaker: 9 Watts @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz Single Channel Loaded

• Subwoofer: 25 Watts @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 40 – 170 Hz Single Channel Loaded

equency Response: 40 Hz – 17 kHz (-10 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz input: > 70 dB Drivers (per satellite): One full-range 2.5" driver per speaker Subwoofer: One 5" long-throw woofer 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: *Power rating conforms to FTC Amplifier Rule #16 C.F.R. Part 432.

After all other connections are made, plug the AC power cord (on the back of

• Turn the system on by pushing the power switch on the back of the

ubwoofer. The LED on the subwoofer will blink slowly when the unit is in

• Turn on the audio source.

Insert 2 AAA (LR 03) batteries in the battery compartment of the wireless

• Activate the system by pushing the located on the wireless remote. The LED

n the subwoofer will stop blinking when the unit is on.

ote: While in stand-by or mute mode, the system continues to receive power. To completely shut down the unit push the power switch on the back of the

ubwoofer and make sure the LED on the subwoofer is off.

ote: To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec Lansing speaker system, always turn on your audio source first. Stereo and Surround Sound

Push the STER/SURR button on the wireless remote to alternate between six-speaker surround sound and two-speaker stereo sound. Note: The system will power on the surround mode (SURR), with all five

peakers activated. Master Volume The MASTER VOLUME knob on the subwoofer and the “+” and “–“ buttons

arked with the word “MASTER VOLUME” on the wireless remote control the master volume. On the subwoofer, turn the knob clockwise to incre ase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the wireless remote,

ush the “+” button to increase the volume, and the “–“ button to decrease it. Surround Volume

he “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “REAR” on the wireless remote control the volume of the rear speakers. Push the “+” button to increase the

olume, and the “–“ button to decrease it. Center Volume

he “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “CENTER” on the wireless remote control the volume of the center speaker. Push the “+” button to increase

he volume, and the “–“ button to decrease it. Subwoofer Volume The “+” and “–“ buttons marked with the word “SUBWOOFER” on the wireless

emote control the volume of the subwoofer. Push the “+” button to increase the

olume, and the “–“ button to decrease it. Mute To mute the speaker system, press the MUTE button located on the wireless

emote. The LED on the subwoofer will blink fast when the unit is in mute mode. Headphones

o use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the

ubwoofer. When headphones are connected, the speaker system is muted.6

o sound from one or more speakers. No sound from center or rear satellites. Crackling sound from speakers. Sound is distorted. Radio interference.

ower isn’t turned on. Wireless remote batteries are dead. AC power cord isn’t connected to the wall outlet. Surge protector (if used) isn’t powered on. Wall outlet not functioning. Volume is set too low.

peaker system isn’t connected to audio source.

peaker system is connected to wrong output on audio source. Problem with audio source device.

he system is set to the STER (stereo) mode. Rear or center level is set too low. Bad connection. Volume level in computer operating system is set too high. A problem with your audio source device. Volume level set too high. Computer operating system volume level is set too high. Sound source is distorted. Too close to a radio tower. Turn on the speaker system by (1) making sure the AC power cord is connected

o a wall outlet, (2) pushing the On/Off button located on the back of the

ubwoofer, and (3) activating the system by pushing the button on the wireless remote. An LED will light on the subwoofer when the power is ON.

nsert 2 AAA (LR 03) batteries in the battery compartment of the wireless remote. Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

f the AC power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge protector is switched on. Plug another device into the wall outlet (same jack) to verify the wall outlet

s working. On the subwoofer, turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. On the

ireless remote, push the “+” button to increase the volume. Check volume level on the computer sound card or alternate audio source

evice, and set at mid-level. Check plug connections on the audio source. Make sure the signal cable(s) is/are

nserted firmly into the correct jacks. Make sure the lime green 3.5mm stereo cable is connected and fully inserted

nto the “line-out,” “audio-out,” or the headphone jack of the audio source.

est the speakers on another audio device. Remove the lime green 3.5mm

tereo cable fro m the audio source device and connect it to the “line-out,” “audio-out,” or the headphone jack of another audio sourc

Push the STER/SURR button on the wireless remote to enjoy six-speaker sound. Increase the rear or center speaker volume level. Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to the “line-out” or “audio-out” jack on your sound card or other audio source — 7 NOT “speaker-out.” Check the computer operating system volume level and decrease it if necessary. Unplug the stereo cable from the audio source. Then plug it into the headphone jack of an alternate audio source (e.g., Walkman, Discman or FM radio). On the subwoofer, turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the wireless remote, push the “–“ button to decrease the volume. Adjust the computer operating system volume and balance levels to the center as a starting point, then adjust the level on the speaker using the volume control. WAV files are often of poor quality. So distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-powered speakers. Try a different sound source such as a music CD. Move your speakers until the interference goes away.

ubwoofer volume is too low.

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

ithin the audio frequency of the subwoofer.

olume on your audio source device is set too high. Subwoofer volume is too high. Subwoofer too close to monitor. Increase the subwoofer volume on the wireless remote.

heck to make sure that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear connection.

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

ithout an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely

nplug the AC power cord from the surge protector (if used), and plug directly

ove your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection. Disconnect your 3.5mm stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum

oes away, lower the volume on the audio source. Lower the master volume or subwoofer volume on your computer, portable

ecrease the subwoofer volume on the wireless remote.

ecause the subwoofer is not magnetically shielded, it can cause distortion if it’s too close to your monitor. Move the subwoofer so it’s at least 2 feet from your monitor. Symptom Possible Problem Solution No sound

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