User manual ALTEC LANSING XA3051

[. . . ] MODEL User's guide XA3051 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). 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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning -- The appliance should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. Non-Use Periods -- The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. [. . . ] NOTE: The XA3051 will remember your settings even if you turn if off or unplug it from the wall. MODE In the stereo mode, only the subwoofer, left-front and right-front speakers receive an audio signal. In the surround mode, the Dolby Surround Pro Logic circuitry sends an audio signal to all six speakers. By default, the XA3051 starts up in the surround listening mode. Pressing and releasing the mode/test button enables you to toggle between the stereo and surround listening modes. Box Contents · 4 Satellite Speakers · 1 Center Speaker · Subwoofer · Wired Controller · 3-Meter Stereo Audio RCA Cable, Male-to-Male · 3-Meter Composite Video RCA Extender Cable, Female-to-Male · AC Power Adapter · Manual · Quick Connect Card (QCC) Bass To adjust the bass level, press the bass/center button on the wired controller. Turn the dial on the wired controller clockwise to increase the bass level and counter-clockwise to decrease the bass level. After a few seconds of inactivity, the bass LED will turn off. Treble TEST To adjust the treble level, press the treble/rear button on the wired controller. Turn the dial on the wired controller clockwise to increase the treble level and counter-clockwise to decrease the treble level. After a few seconds of inactivity, the treble LED will turn off. To verify that all speakers are correctly connected and to reset volumes, press and hold the mode/test button on the wired controller for a few seconds. The test LED will flash on and off for a few seconds while an audio signal is sent to the front left speaker. This is repeated for the center, front right and rear speakers (the two rear speakers receive the signal simultaneously). While a speaker is being tested, you may turn the dial on the wired controller to adjust its relative volume. Turn clockwise to increase the speaker's volume and counterclockwise to decrease the speaker's volume. Placing Speakers SUBWOOFER All stereo information is heard through the satellite 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. ). SATELLITE SPEAKERS Arrange the two front satellites to suit your listening tastes ­ from directly next to the TV to as far apart as the speaker cords allow. Arrange the two rear satellites behind and to either side of your listening position. 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. CENTER SPEAKER Position the center speaker directly in front of you as close to the TV as possible. [. . . ] Test the speakers with another audio source. 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 XA3051's wired controller or the volume level on your audio source (if possible. ) Try a different sound source like a music CD. [. . . ]