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Setup: Altec Lansing ACS340 User's Guide

Placement of Speakers

Setup

CAUTION: Do not insert the Power Adapter into the wall outlet until all the connections are made.

Make connections as shown in Figure 1. Note that the plugs are color coded for easy reference.

• 1) Connect the LEFT SATELLITE SPEAKER to the RIGHT SATELLITE SPEAKER. Plug the WHITE 1/8" jack connector on the Left Satellite Speaker into the back of the Right Satellite Speaker.
• 2) Connect the RIGHT SATELLITE SPEAKER to the SUBWOOFER. Plug the speaker wire with the RED connector into the corresponding port on the back of the subwoofer. Note that this connector has an arrow on it. This arrow should face up as shown in Figure 1.
• 3) Connect the SUBWOOFER to the computer. The GREEN color-coded wire connects the INPUT on the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUTPUT on your computer.
• 4) Connect the POWER ADAPTER to the SUBWOOFER. Plug the BLACK connector on the POWER ADAPTER into the port labeled POWER INPUT on the back of the subwoofer. Note that this connector has an arrow. This arrow should face up as shown in Figure 1.
• 5) Plug the POWER ADAPTER into the wall outlet.
• 6) To turn the system on press the On/Off button located at the rear of the right satellite speaker base.

*Note: A power indicator next to the POWER INPUT on the subwoofer will glow. This is an indication that the plug is properly inserted and that power from the adapter is being delivered to the subwoofer. The power indicator will glow at all times as long as the power plug is connected to a powered wall outlet. The satellite amplifier power on/off switch is independent and has no effect on this indicator. The ACS340 must be installed close to an AC power socket so that the adapter power cord plug can be easily pulled out to disconnect power.

Figure 1.

Figure 1a.

Placement of Speakers

All stereo information is heard from the satellite speakers. The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to the monitor without distorting video images. The satellite speakers can be titled upwards if required, for better directivity of sound. Best effect is obtained by placing the speakers as far apart as practical. See Figure 2. To tilt the speaker, place one hand on the base and with the other, apply pressure to the top of the speaker. Once the speakers are adjusted they will stay in place by friction between the base and the speaker.

Figure 2.

The subwoofer contains no stereo information and sound is non-directional. As a result, the subwoofer does not have to be placed in any particular relation to the satellite speakers. Placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or corner of a room provides maximum bass efficiency. The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed close to the monitor.

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