Altec Lansing PT7031 User Manual page 6

Caution: The wall-mounting bracket should be installed only by
qualified personnel. The mounting plate can be installed on many
different types of walls. When installed, the mounting plate must
support at least 100 lbs. The installer must be sure that the installing
surface can support the 100 lb. weight requirement. The qualified
installer must also determine and use the proper hardware to obtain
the weight requirements for the wall.
Placing the PT7031 on a Stand
You can mount your TV on a commercially-available stand and place
the PT7031 under your TV. Ensure that the stand being used can
support the weight of the TV, the PT7031 and any other items it will be
required to support.
Note: Consult the instructions supplied with the stand for details on
how to install the stand and how to mount the PT7031 and the TV on
the stand.
NOTE: Placement of this product on wood surfaces with certain types
of finishes, such as clear varnish, may result in damage to the finish.
Consult the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for direction as
to the types of objects that may safely be placed on the wood surface.
Altec Lansing shall not be responsible for any damage to wood surfaces
from contact with this product.
Setting Up the PT7031
Warning: Do not insert the PT7031's power plug into a wall outlet until
you connect other sources such as your TV, DVD player, satellite tuner
or alternate audio source. Also, turn off audio sources before connecting
them to the PT7031.
The PT7031 is designed to connect external components such as your
DVD player, satellite TV tuner, cable TV tuner, VCR, game console and
TV. The PT 7031 can be connected to the source equipment (DVD, VCR,
etc.) using either a digital (coaxial or optical) or analog connection. In
cases where there are both digital and analog outputs such as a DVD
player we recommend using the digital output to ensure best sound
quality and optimal surround sound reproduction.
Connecting Devices Equipped with a Digital Audio
Output (DVD Player, DVR, etc.)
The PT7031 can accept digital input signals using standard,
commercially available optical or coaxial cables.
Typical Digital Connections
SATELLITE
OR
CABLE TV
TUNER
DVD
To connect a digital audio source:
• Use a coaxial cable to connect the COAXIAL IN (DVD) jack on the
PT7031 to the coaxial output jack on the DVD player.
OPTICAL
GAME
CONSOLE
OPTICAL
PT7031
• Use an optical cable to connect the OPTICAL IN (AUX) jack on the
PT7031 to the optical output jack on a digital audio source such as a
game console or digital video recorder.
• Use an optical cable to connect the OPTICAL IN (TV/SAT) jack on the
PT7031 to the optical output jack on the satellite tuner or cable TV
tuner.
Note: When connecting a DVD player we recommend using the coaxial
input found on the rear of the PT7031. However, if your DVD player
only has an optical output it can be connected to the AUX input.
Note: If you connect the PT7031 to the analog audio and digital audio
output jacks of the same source equipment such as a DVD player the
digital audio output will take priority over the analog audio signal. This
is not a typical case as we would recommend using the digital output.
If the device you are connecting does not have a digital output or if all
of the digital inputs on the PT7031 are being used, we recommend
using the analog output.
Connecting Devices Equipped with an Analog Audio
Output (VCR or Similar Device)
To connect the PT7031 to a VCR or similar analog audio device, connect
the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Analog Audio Connections
DVD
To connect audio from an analog (VCR, etc.) audio device:
• Use a standard stereo audio cable to connect the AUDIO IN (AUX)
jacks on the PT7031 to the audio output jacks on the VCR or similar
audio source. Ensure that the cables are connected correctly
observing left and right connections at both the PT7031 and the
source device.
• Use a standard stereo audio cable to connect the AUDIO IN (TV/SAT)
jacks to the audio output jacks on the satellite TV or cable TV tuner.
If your satellite TV or cable TV tuner has a digital output this input
can be used for another device.
• Use a standard stereo audio cable to connect the AUDIO IN (DVD)
jack to the audio output jack on the DVD player. If you have
connected your DVD player using an optical or coaxial digital cable
you can use this input for another device.
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SATELLITE
OR
CABLE TV
TUNER
OPTICAL
L
R
AUDIO OUT
PT7031
VCR