FX5051 User's guide Mode d'emploi Guía del usuario Guia do Usuário 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. 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. 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 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD (AC WALL SOCKET) Long slot is neutral (ground) side. Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot. 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 manufacturerprovided 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 battery disposal. 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. 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. 3 six-Piece Powered Audio System 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 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! FX5051 Note: All five 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 the audio source (e.g., your computer, MP3 player, TV, DVD player, video gaming console, 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 · Connect each speaker to the subwoofer by plugging each colorcoded RCA connector into the corresponding input on the back of the subwoofer. · Connect the control pod to the subwoofer by plugging the grey DIN connector to the input marked DIN on the back of the subwoofer. 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 computer audio/computer gaming, DVD playback, console gaming or with portable audio devices (such as MP3 or portable CD players), then skip to the appropriate section. Computer Audio/Computer Gaming/DVD Playback with USB (preferred) This speaker system supports multi-channel audio over USB. Multichannel playback requires software capable of playing/decoding multichannel audio. · Locate the USB cable and connect the USB B connector to the back of the subwoofer, and the USB A connector to the USB port on the computer, or USB hub. · If playing 6-channel audio (i.e., from a DVD or game with 5.1 surround sound), make sure that the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the 6-channel position. · If playing 2-channel audio (i.e., from a CD or MP3 file with stereo sound), make sure that the switch on the rear of the subwoofer is in the 2/4-channel position. Installation instructions vary depending on your computer's operating system. Determine which operating system is installed on your computer, then skip to the appropriate section. Once the installation is completed you will be able to control the system using the computer operating system's audio controls or the speaker system's control pod. Note: Your operating system's installation CD may be required to complete the installation. Mac OSX: · FX5051 installation will start automatically once USB cable connections are made. Windows XP/98SE/2000/ME: · FX5051 installation will start automatically once USB cable connections are made. · Follow the on screen prompts, if any, to complete the installation. · Note: When using Windows 98SE you will need to use software which supports "Digital Audio Extraction" such as Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 or higher. Your CD Drive will also need to support "Digital Audio Extraction." Otherwise you will not be able to hear CD audio. To Enable Digital Audio Extraction: 1. Start the "Device Manager." (Consult your operating system's online help for information on accessing "Device Manager.") 2. Click the "+" sign to the left of the "DVD/CD-ROM drive(s)" item in the list. Box Contents · Five speakers · One subwoofer · Control pod · Wireless remote · USB Cable · Color-coded 3.5mm stereo cables · User's guide and quick connect card Minimum System Requirements for True 5.1 USB Surround Sound: PC Users: · PC with 500 MHz processor · ...