Safety Instructions - Altec Lansing ACS45.1 User Manual

IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral Risque de choc electrique — Ne pas ouvrir
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION: TO
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying 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.
• The appliance has been exposed to rain.
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
• 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.
Connecting the Power Cord
AC Wall Socket
Long slot is neutral
(ground) side.
La Longue
borne est
la côté neutre (terre).
Insert the wide
blade into the
ground side slot.
Inserer la lame plus
large dons la borne
la plus large.
C A U T I O N : 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.
A T T E N T I O N : Pour prevenir les chocs electriques ne
pas utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,
une prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant,
W A R N I N G
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 ACS45.1 is an amplified speaker system featuring a
subwoofer for extended low frequency response. The system
is especially designed for multimedia computer near field
monitoring. Two audio inputs (1) and (2) allow mixing of
computer audio signals with other sources of sound. 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
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