Altec Lansing XA3001 User's Manual
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1. LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings HEAT The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point wit2. ALTEC et LANSING MODEL User s guide XA3001 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 RAIN OR MOISTURE Long slot is neutral ground side Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNING All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed WATER AND MOISTURE The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc OUTDOOR USE Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
3. a secure connection the power adapter uses a locking connector To unlock the power adapter don t simply pull on the cable Gently pull back the connector sleeve until it releases 2 Turn on the audio source TV video gaming system DVD player or VCR 3 Turn on the Altec Lansing XA3001 subwoofer by pushing the power button located on the side of the subwoofer A green LED next to the power button will illuminate Note To avoid hearing a popping sound when you turn on your Altec Lansing subwoofer always turn on your audio source first CONTROLS POWER A power button is located on the side of the XA3001 Switch the power button on only after all connections have been made A green LED next to the power button will illuminate to indicate that power is on BASS LEVEL The bass level is initially set to mid level Increase the bass by turning the knob clockwise and decrease by turning it counter clockwise Adjust the bass level to suit your taste PHASE SWITCH The phase switch allows you to maximize your bass level by matching the XA3001 s polarity with your TV speaker s polarity Select the setting that maximizes your bass level by toggling between the XA3001 s two polarity settings STEREO MONO SWITCH Set the stereo mono switch to match the audio input capability of your television If your television has both right and left audio inputs set the stereo mono switch on the XA3001 to stereo If your television has onl
4. NTY Altec Lansing Technologies Inc warrants to the end user that all of its PC audio TV or gaming speaker systems are free from defects in material and workmanship in the course of normal and reasonable use for a term of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is the exclusive and only warranty in effect relative to Altec Lansing PC audio TV or gaming speaker systems and any other warranties either expressed or implied are invalid Neither Altec Lansing Technologies Inc nor any authorized Altec Lansing Technologies Inc reseller is responsible for any incidental damages incurred in the use of the speakers This limitation of incidental or consequential damage is not applicable where prohibited Altec Lansing Technologies Inc obligation under this warranty does not apply to any defect malfunction or failure as a result of misuse abuse improper installation use with faulty or improper equipment or the use of the computer speaker systems with any equipment for which they were not intended The terms of this warranty apply only to PC audio TV or gaming speaker systems when such speakers are returned to the respective authorized Altec Lansing Technologies Inc reseller where they were purchased Under the terms of this warranty the original consumer purchaser has certain legal rights and may have other rights which vary worldwide X A 001 VIDEO GAMING amp TV AUDIO SUBVVOOFER VVELCOME VVelcome to the extrao
5. e for your TV first determine if you have RCA audio outputs on your television If so use the Recommended Connection Method below If your TV does not have RCA audio outputs use the Alternative Connection Method RECOMMENDED CONNECTION METHOD The Recommended Connection Method is used to connect the XA3001 subwoofer to the RCA audio outputs on your TV Once the connection is made you are able to use your television s controls to adjust the volume on your TV and the subwoofer at the same time However this connection method also demands your television meets three requirements e Your TV must have RCA audio outputs e Your TV s speakers are not automatically muted when using the TV s audio outputs e Your TV s volume controls also control the volume on the TV s audio outputs Once you have determined that you can use the Recommended Connection Method follow the connection sequence below to ensure first time operation as expected 1 Using the RCA cable supplied with the XA3001 subwoofer plug one set of red and white RCA connectors into the red right and white left audio outputs on your TV 2 Plug the remaining set of red and white RCA connectors on the supplied cable in the red right and white left inputs on your XA3001 subwoofer ALTERNATIVE CONNECTION METHOD The Alternative Connection Method is designed for televisions that DO NOT have RCA audio outputs This method connects the XA3001 subwoofer between your audio so
6. hin 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 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 LIGHTNING STORMS Unplug the appliance during lightning storms OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings ACCESSORIES Only use attachments accessories specified by the mfg DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when e The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged e Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance e The appliance has been exposed to rain e The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance Servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel or returned to the dealer or call the Altec Lansing service line for assistance ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRA
7. pe United Kingdom 230 V AC 50 Hz applicable Asian countries Argentina Chile and Uruguay ETL cETL CE NOM IRAM Approved TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION No sound from Power is not turned on Verify that the subwoofer s AC power cord is plugged into both the subwoofer or TV subwoofer and wall outlet speakers Verify that the Power button has been pressed and that the power LED is illuminated Bass level is set too low Turn the bass level rotary knob to the right to raise the subwoofer volume Check volume level on the audio source device and set at mid level Audio cable isn t connected to audio source Connect audio cable from the audio source Check plug connections on both the subwoofer and source Make sure these signal cables are inserted firmly into the correct jacks Audio cable is connected to wrong output on audio Check connections to ensure that one cable is connected to the audio outputs source on the audio source and the input on the XA3001 Check that the other cable is connected to the outputs on the XA3001 and the audio input on the TV Problem with audio source Test the speakers using another audio source Crackling sound Bad connection Check all cables Make sure they are firmly connected to the line out or from subwoofer audio out jacks on the audio source or TV speakers Problem with your audio source device Unplug the cable from the audio source Plug it in
8. rdinary vvorld of Altec Lansing high fidelity sound The Altec Lansing XA3001 system features a specially designed subwoofer to enhance TV audio performance With 30 watts of total power it adds deep rumbling bass to your existing TV speakers for an improved video gaming and home theater experience BOX CONTENTS e Subwoofer e 3 Meter Stereo Audio Composite Video RCA Cable Male to Male e AC Power Adapter e Manual e Quick Connect Card QCC PLACING THE SUBWOOFER All stereo information is heard through your television s 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 MAKING CONNECTIONS WARNING Do not insert the subwoofer s power adapter plug into an AC outlet until all connections are made Also turn off your audio source TV video gaming system DVD player or VCR before connecting its outputs to the XA3001 s inputs The XA3001 subwoofer works with most televisions To ensure your success in connecting the system to your TV we created two proven methods To choose which method is appropriat
9. s Bass setting is too low Adjust the bass level on the subwoofer from subwoofer Verify that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear connection Too much bass Bass setting is too high Decrease the bass level on the subwoofer from subwoofer Distorted Subwoofer too close to monitor TV Because the subwoofer IS NOT magnetically shielded it may cause distortion if it monitor TV is placed too close to your monitor TV Move the subwoofer so it s at least 2 feet from your monitor TV ALTEC met LANSING Corporate Headquarters Asia Pacific Rte 6 amp 209 Milford PA 18337 0277 USA 25 Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon Hong Kong 800 ALTEC 88 lt 570 296 4434 e Fax 570 296 6887 852 2735 7331 Fax 852 2317 7937 A7900 REVO1
10. to an alternate audio source then listen closely to the sound to determine if the crackling sound disappears Sound is Volume level set too high Decrease the volume on your TV bass level on your XA3001 subwoofer or distorted volume on your audio source if possible Sound source is distorted Try a different sound source like a music CD Radio Too close to a radio tower Move your speakers to see if the interference goes away If not you may be interference able to purchase a shielded stereo cable from your local electronics shop No sound from Subwoofer volume set too low Adjust the bass level on the subwoofer subwoofer Sound source has little low frequency content Try a game movie song anything with more prominent bass tones Low hum from The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second which Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on without subwoofer is within the audio frequency of the subwoofer an audio source playing or when the volume is set at an extremely low level Loud hum from Bad connection If you are using a surge protector with your subwoofer disconnect and plug subwoofer the XA3001 power adapter directly into an AC wall outlet Move your cables Check to ensure they are making a clear connection Volume on your audio source device set too high Disconnect your stereo cable from the audio source If the loud hum goes away lower the volume on the audio source Not enough bas
11. urce video gaming system DVD player or VCR and your TV When using the alternative connection method your TV s volume control will not affect the XA3001 subwoofer s volume level The two systems work independent of one another To ensure first time operation as expected please carefully follow the connection sequence described below 1 Using the RCA cable that is attached to the outputs on your video gaming system DVD player or other audio source plug the yellow red and white RCA connectors into the yellow red right and white left RCA inputs on the XA3001 subwoofer The yellow connector carries the video signal The red connector carries right channel audio while the white connector carries left channel audio 2 Using the RCA cable supplied with the XA3001 subwoofer plug one set of yellow red and white RCA connectors into the yellow red right and white left RCA outputs on the XA3001 3 Plug the remaining set of yellow red and white RCA connectors on the supplied cable into the yellow red right and white left inputs on your television or an RCA to RF converter device such as a VCR which may be connected to the RF input found on some TVs POWERING ON NOTE You must first remove the protective plastic sleeves on both ends of the power adapter before you plug in the system 1 After all other connections are made plug the power adapter into the back of the subwoofer and into an AC wall socket NOTE To ensure
12. y a single mono RCA audio input set the stereo mono switch on the XA3001 to mono SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 30 Watts 15 Watts RMS Frequency Response 35 Hz 150 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio 1 kHz input gt 77 dB Crossover Frequency 150 Hz System THD distortion lt 0 2 10dB full scale input voltage Total System Power SUBWOOFER Driver One 5 25 long throw woofer TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 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 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 Customer service is available 7 days a week for your convenience Our business hours are Monday to Friday 8 00 a m to 12 00 midnight EST Saturday amp Sunday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m EST 1 800 ALTEC 88 1 800 258 3288 Email csupport alteclansing com For the most up to date information be sure to check our Web site at www alteclansing com 2002 Altec Lansing Technologies Inc Designed and engineered in the USA and manufactured in our ISO9002 1 SA8000 certified factory United States Patents 4429181 and 4625328 plus other patents pending POWER REQUIREMENTS USA Canada and applicable Latin American countries 120 V AC 60 Hz Euro
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