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©2000 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., Milford,

PA 18337

800-ALTEC-88 • www.altecmm.com

Specifications

Frequency Response 35Hz – 20kHz

Input Impedance 10k Ohms

Satellites

Driver (per satellite) One 3 inch

magnetically

shielded

full range

Power 6 Watts per

satellite

(12 Watts total)

Subwoofer

Drivers One 6.5 inch

long throw woofer

Power 20 Watts

Power Requirements

USA/Canada Model 120 Volts 60Hz AC

European/British Model 230 Volts

50Hz AC

Japanese Model 100 Volts

50/60Hz AC

Max Power Consumption 120 Watts

ETL/cETL/CE Approved

One Year Limited Warranty

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. warrants

to the end user that all of its computer

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 computer 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.’s

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

computer 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.

User’s Guide

Computer Speaker System

ACS45.2

Introduction

Welcome to the extraordinary world of

Altec Lansing Multimedia high fidelity

sound.

The patented Altec Lansing Multimedia

Computer Speaker System provides the

best computer audio possible. You can

plug these computer speaker systems

into a PC audio card and vastly enhance

any business presentation, training,

education or advertising, music or video

production with the same level of audio

quality you are used to hearing from a

music CD. These speaker systems can

also be used with any multimedia home

computer, CD player or video

interactive game to provide a total

intelligent audio solution which is

practical and affordable.

Description

The AC45.2 is an amplified speaker

system featuring a subwoofer for

extended low frequency response. The

system is especially designed

for multimedia computer near field

monitoring.

A patented control circuit automatically

boosts bass at low volume to maintain

musical sound “realism.”

Electronic up/down controls adjust

system volume. The subwoofer has a

separate volume control for blending the

subwoofer level with the satellites to

the listeners preference.

The satellite speakers have a detachable

base that allows the speakers to be

angled upwards if desired for better

directivity of sound.

The satellites are magnetically shielded

to prevent distortion of monitor images.

Please note, that the subwoofer is NOT

magnetically shielded

and should not be placed in close

proximity to

the monitor.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

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.

Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only with a

polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with

furniture wax, benzine, 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.

Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the

enclosure through openings.

Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

•The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

•Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance.

Connecting the

Power Cord

AC Wall Socket

Long slot is neutral

(ground) side.

Insert the wide blade

into the ground side

slot.

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.

ACS45.2

Setup

Instructions

Do not put the

power plug into

an AC outlet

before all

connections are

made.

For easy insertion

of the DIN

connector, notice

that the arrow

must face up.

Use of

Controls

(See Figure

2)

• Subwoofer

Volume Control

(Bass Level):

With the

subwoofer in the

desired location,

the volume control

is used to mix the

ACS45.2 Setup Instructions

INPUT RIGHT SPEAKER

SUB VOLUME

INPUT RIGHT SPEAKER

Figure 2

SUB VOLUME

LIME ORANGE BROWN

Figure 3

levelof the subwoofer with the satellite

speakers. Mixing is usually done by

playing a wide variety of music and

speech and adjusting the control until a

natural sound is obtained.

(See Figure 3)

• On/Off Switch: The unit is turned

on/off by pressing both the up/down

volume controls simultaneously.

• Volume Up/Down: Volume is

controlled electronically by the use of

two push buttons located on the top of

the right satellite. Arrows on the push

button indicate volume up/down. The left

Placement of Speakers

All stereo information is heard from the

satellite speakers. The subwoofer

contains no stereo information and the

sound is non-directional.

As a result, the subwoofer does not

necessarily have to be placed in any

particular relationship to the satellites.

Placing the subwoofer on the floor close

to a wall or corner of a room, provides

maximum bass efficiency. The subwoofer

can be placed below tables, behind

couches and on bookshelves, etc.

The satellite speakers are magnetically

shielded and can be placed close the other

computer monitor without distorting the

video image. Best stereo effect is obtained

by placing speakers as far apart as the

cord set allows.

Troubleshooting

When first installing a new system, some

simple instructions may be overlooked

which can cause the unit to be

inoperative. Please make the following

checks:

• Make sure all connecting plugs between

the satellite speakers, subwoofer (if

applicable) and computer are fully

seated.

• Make sure the wall power outlet or

power strip has power. The outlet can be

checked with a lamp or some other

appliance. If the power strip has a

switch, make sure it is turned on.

• It is possible to test the unit by pulling

out the audio cable that is connected to the

computer and connecting it to an

alternate audio source such as a portable

CD player.

• When the unit is operative, vibrations

may lead to the erroneous conclusion that

the speakers are defective. In most

instances, removing the vibrating object

cures the problem.