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USER MANUAL MX5021 ALTEC LANSING

User's guide Mode d'emploi Guía del usuario O Guia do operador Guida per l'utente Gebrauchsanleitung Buku Petunjuk1 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.

IMPORTANT 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 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 sources 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 — use only manufacturer- provided power supplies.

14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 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 moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. For service, refer to qualified service personnel, return to the dealer, or call the Altec Lansing service line for assistance.

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

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

18. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

ALTEC LANSING 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 Asia, 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-ALTEC88 — 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 accompanied 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. How Will 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 are not 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: csupport@alteclansing.com If you live outside of North America, please visit our website at www.alteclansing.com and select your region to locate your country’s distributor. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check our Web site at www.alteclansing.com. INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION International customers: For information regarding 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

Welcome to Altec Lansing. We would like to thank you for purchasing the THX-Certified MX5021 Powered Audio System. Two polypropylene mid/bass drivers coupled with a horn-loaded tweeter provide the MX5021 satellites with more responsive, less distorted sound that enhances audio from MP3 players, CD players, cassette players, DVD players, gaming consoles and other audio/video sources. To view other Altec Lansing Powered Audio Systems and accessories, please visit our website at www.alteclansing.com. Box Contents

• Console gaming Y-adaptor

• Manual Placing Speakers Subwoofer

Warning: The subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded, so it must be

kept at least 2 feet (0.6m) from PC monitors, TV sets, computer hard drives or any other magnetic media (floppy disks, computer or audio tapes, etc). The subwoofer is non-directional, so it doesn’t need to be placed in any particular location. Putting it on the floor close to a wall or in a corner will maximize bass efficiency and be sure to provide it with proper ventilation. Arrange the satellite speakers to suite your listening tastes. The speakers are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a PC monitor or TV set without distorting the image. Making Connections

Warning: Do not insert the speaker system’s power adapter plug into

an AC outlet until all connections are made. Also, turn off your audio source connecting its outputs to the MX5021’s inputs. To ensure first-time operation as expected, please carefully follow the connection sequence described below.

1. There are two equal length speaker wires. Select one of them, depress

the red spring clip on the back of the LEFT satellite and insert the wire with the red mark on it. Next, depress the black spring clip on the LEFT satellite and insert the other half of the coupled wire. The other end of the speaker wire is to be connected to the back of the subwoofer into the “LEFT” set of spring clips. Insert the wire marked with red into the red spring clip and the other wire into the black spring clip.

2. Select the remaining speaker wire, depress the red spring clip on the

back of the RIGHT satellite and insert the wire with the red mark on it. Next, depress the black spring clip on the RIGHT satellite and insert the other half of the coupled wire. The other end of the speaker wire is to be connected to the back of the subwoofer into the “RIGHT” set of spring clips. Insert the wire marked with red into the red spring clip and the other wire into the black spring clip.

3. Connect the grey-colored DIN connector from the wired controller

into the grey “CONTROLLER” jack on the rear of the subwoofer. Note that the arrow on the DIN connector must face up.

4. 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.

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

audio source. PC AUDIO Connect the lime green audio input cable to your PC’s sound card output jack (typically colored lime green and usually labeled “1” or “Main”) as described in your PC/sound card documentation. PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE (CD PLAYER, MP3 PLAYER, ETC.) Connect the lime green audio input cable to the line out of your portable device (of is has one) or to the device’s headphone jack.

Connect the lime green audio input cable to the matching lime green connector on the console gaming Y-adaptor. Then attach the other ends of the Y-adaptor (with red and white RCA connectors) to the corresponding red and white RCA audio outputs from your game console or TV. Your game console or TV documentation should help you determine which connectors to use. AUXILARY INPUT This auxiliary or secondary input is located on the subwoofer. Connect any audio source that has a stereo 3.5mm plug (i.e. headphone style plug), including portable CD or MP3 players. Caution: Make sure the audio source features a line-out jack. This will ensure that the output is not amplified. Check the owner’s manual for your audio device for more information. Note: You may need a cable that has RCA plugs on one end and a

3.5 mm stereo male plug on the other or 3.5 mm stereo plugs on both

ends. These types of plugs may be purchased at most electronics stores. Powering On

1. After all other connections are made plug the AC power cord from

the back of the subwoofer into an AC outlet.

2. Turn on the audio source.

3. Turn on the MX5021 speaker system by pressing the power button

on the wired controller or wireless remote. A blue EQ LED on the wired controller will illuminate next to the power button indicating power is on. Push the “Power” button again to turn off the system. Note: To avoid hearing popping sounds when you turn on your MX5021 speaker system, always turn on your audio source first. Using the Remote Control & Wired Controller Master Volume Control The knob on the wired controller is the master volume control for the speaker system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. When using the remote press and hold the “+” button to increase the volume or press and hold the “–” button to decrease the volume. Blue EQ LED’s will light up on the wired controller to indicate volume level. The number of LED’s lit will increase as the volume increases to a maximum of 5 for full volume. Bass Press the bass button on the hardwired controller or wireless remote. A blue EQ LED will illuminate next to the bass button. When using the hardwired controller, turn the master volume knob clockwise to increase the bass and counter-clockwise to decrease the bass. When using the remote, press and hold the “+” button to increase the bass or press and hold the “–” button to decrease the bass. An LED will light up and move on the wired controller to indicate changing bass levels. The LED will reside in the far right position for maximum bass and in the far left position for minimum bass. After a few seconds, bass will default back to main volume. To return to bass control, press the bass button again. Three-Piece Powered Audio System MX50213 Treble Press the treble button on the hardwired controller or wireless remote. A blue EQ LED will illuminate next to the treble button. When using the hardwired controller, turn the master volume knob clockwise to increase the treble and counter-clockwise to decrease the treble. When using the remote, press and hold “+” button to increase the treble or press and hold the “–” button to decrease the treble. An LED will light up and move on the wired controller to indicate changing treble levels. The LED will reside in the far right position for maximum treble and in the far left position for minimum treble. After a few seconds, treble will default back to main volume. To return to treble control, press the treble button again. Stand-by To mute the MX5021 press the stand-by button on the hardwired controller or wireless remote. The blue LED located next to the power button will turn off. To un-mute, press the stand-by button again. It is important to note that while in stand-by mode the system continues to receive power. To completely shut down the MX5021, press the standby button on the hardwired controller or wireless remote and then unplug the unit from the wall. Headphones To use headphones with the system, plug them into the labeled jack on the side of the wired controller. When headphones are connected, both satellites and the subwoofer are muted. Can’t insert the wired controller’s DIN connector into the subwoofer. No LEDs are lit. Controller doesn’t work. Some of the pins are bent. Power isn’t turned on. Power adapter isn’t connected to the wall outlet and subwoofer. Surge protector (if used) isn’t powered on. Wired controller isn’t connected to the subwoofer. Wall outlet not functioning. DIN connector not inserted in subwoofer jack. Try to gently straighten the pins with tweezers or very small pliers. If this does not work, contact the Altec Lansing Consumer Support Department for further instructions. Press the Power button on the wired controller or remote control. Disconnect and then reconnect the power adapter to both the wall outlet and the subwoofer. If the power adapter is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge protector is switched on. Connect the wired controller to the subwoofer. Plug another device into the same jack on the wall outlet to ensure the outlet is working. Verify that the grey-colored DIN connector is firmly inserted into the DIN connector jack on the subwoofer. Ensure the pins are aligned between the plug and jack. Remember, the arrow should be facing up. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution SPL: 103 dB Driver (per Satellite): Two 3" full-range drivers and one 1" tweeter SUBWOOFER Driver: One 6.5" long-throw woofer POWER REQUIREMENTS USA, Canada and applicable Latin American countries: 120 V AC @ 60 Hz Europe, United Kingdom, applicable Asian countries, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay: 230 V AC @ 50 Hz ETL/cETL/CE/NOM/IRAM Approved System Specifications4 No sound from one or more speakers. Crackling sound from speakers. Sound is distorted. Radio interference. No sound from subwoofer. Low hum from subwoofer. Loud hum from subwoofer. Not enough bass from subwoofer. Too much bass from subwoofer. Distorted monitor/TV. Power isn’t turned on. Volume is set too low. Audio cable isn’t connected to audio source. Audio cable is connected to wrong output on audio source. Problem with audio source device. Bad connection. Problem with your audio source device. Volume level set too high. Sound source is distorted. Too close to a radio tower. Subwoofer volume set too low. Sound source has little low-frequency content. The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second, which is within the audio frequency of the subwoofer. Bad connection. Volume on your audio source device set too high. Bass setting is too low. Bad connection. Bass setting is too high. Subwoofer too close to monitor/TV. Verify that the subwoofer’s AC power cord is plugged into both the wall outlet and subwoofer. Verify that the Power button has been pressed and that a blue EQ LED is illuminated. Turn the rotary knob to the right to raise the system master volume. Check volume level on the video gaming system or alternate audio source device, and set at mid-level. Connect audio cable from the audio source. Check plug connections on both the subwoofer and audio source. Make sure these signal cables are inserted firmly into the correct jacks. Make sure that a cable connects the output jacks on the audio source to the input jacks on the MX5021’s subwoofer. Test the speakers with another audio source. Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to the “line-out” or “audio-out” jacks on your audio source device. Test the speakers using another audio source (e.g., VCR, DVD, portable CD player, cassette player or FM radio). Decrease the volume level on your MX5021’s wired controller or the volume level on your audio source (if possible.) Try a different sound source like a music CD. Move your speakers to see if the interference goes away. If not, you may be able to purchase a shielded stereo cable from your local electronics shop. Adjust the bass level on the wired controller or remote. Try a game, movie or song—anything with more prominent bass tones. Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on without an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely low level. If you are using a surge protector with your MX5021 speaker system, disconnect and plug the power adapter directly into an AC wall outlet. Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection. Disconnect your stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum goes away, lower the volume on the audio source. Adjust the bass level on the wired controller or remote. Verify that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear connection. Decrease the bass level on the wired controller or remote. Because the subwoofer IS NOT magnetically shielded, it may cause distortion if it is placed too close to your monitor/TV. Move the subwoofer so it’s at least 2 feet from your monitor/TV. Symptom Possible Problem Solution5 Le symbole figurant un éclair dans un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée pouvant être d’amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution. Attention : Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne retirez pas le couvercle (ou le dos) de l’appareil. Il ne se trouve à l’intérieur aucune pièce susceptible d’être réparée par l’utilisateur. Confiez la réparation et l’entretien à un personnel qualifié. Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à prévenir l’utilisateur qu’il trouvera d’importantes instructions concernant l’utilisation et la maintenance (entretien) dans la documentation jointe à l’appareil.