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USER MANUAL VS3251 ALTEC LANSING

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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)

I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

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

e, does not operate nor

opped. For service, refer to

, or call the Altec Lansing service line for

For products which incorporate batteries, please refer to local regulations for proper

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

Use only with the car

t is used, use caution

(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.

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.

If you live outside of Nor

th America, please visit our website at

egion to locate your countr

For the most up-to-date infor

mation, be sure to check our Web site at

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 T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Long slot is neutral

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

• Five speakers with removable stands

Color-coded 3.5mm stereo cables

User’s guide and quick connect card

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

ce (i.e., your PC, MP3

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

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

sequences described below in the or

To connect each satellite to the subwoofer, use the FRONT LEFT (front left),

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

C 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.

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”

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.

(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

• 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

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

Powered Audio SystemSound Pr

e Level (SPL): 101 dB Total Continuous Power: 70 Watts RMS

• Front Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

• Rear Speakers: 9 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz -– 17 kHz

• 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

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

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

ubwoofer) into a wall outlet.

• 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

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

volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the wireless remote,

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Problem with audio source device.

he system is set to the STER (stereo) mode.

Rear or center level is set too low.

Volume level in computer operating system is set

A problem with your audio source device.

Volume level set too high.

Computer operating system volume level is set

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nto an AC wall outlet.

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

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

@10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 Hz

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

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os: 9 Watts/canal @ 4 ohms

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

@ 10% THD @ 120 Hz – 17 kHz

@ 10% THD @ 40 – 170 Hz