Master Control; System Specifications; Troubleshooting Tips - Altec Lansing XA3021 User Manual

Master Control

The knob on the wired controller is the master volume control for the
speaker system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

System Specifications

Total System Power: 40 Watts (20 Watts RMS)
Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 18 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz input: > 76 dB
Crossover Frequency: 150 Hz
System THD (distortion): < 0.2 % THD @ -10 dB full-
scale input voltage
Input Impedance: 10k ohms
SATELLITE AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS
Drivers (per satellite): One 3" full-range driver

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 & 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
certified factory. United States Patents 4429181 and 4625328 plus other
patents pending.
SUBWOOFER
Speaker Drivers: One 5.25" long-throw woofer
POWER REQUIREMENTS
USA/Canada/and applicable 120 V AC @ 60 Hz
Latin American countries:
Europe/United Kingdom; 230 V AC @ 50 Hz
applicable Asian countries;
Argentina, Chile and Uruguay:
ETL / cETL / CE / NOM / IRAM Approved
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Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom Possible Problem
Can't insert the Some of the pins are bent.
wired controller's
DIN connector into
the subwoofer.
No LEDs are lit. Power isn't turned on.
Power adapter isn't connected to the wall outlet and
subwoofer.
Surge protector (if used) isn't powered on.
Wired controller isn't connected to the subwoofer.
Wall outlet not functioning.
Controller DIN connector not inserted in subwoofer jack.
doesn't work.
No sound from Power isn't turned on.
one or more
speakers.
Volume is set too low.
Audio cable isn't connected to audio source.
Audio cable is connected to wrong output on audio
source.
Problem with audio source device.
Crackling sound Bad connection.
from speakers.
Problem with your audio source device.
Sound is distorted. Volume level set too high.
Sound source is distorted.
Radio Too close to a radio tower.
interference.
No sound from Subwoofer volume set too low.
subwoofer.
Sound source has little low-frequency content.
Low hum from The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second, which
subwoofer. is within the audio frequency of the subwoofer.
Loud hum from Bad connection.
subwoofer.
Volume on your audio source device set too high.
Not enough bass Bass setting is too low.
from subwoofer.
Bad connection.
Too much bass Bass setting is too high.
from subwoofer.
Distorted Subwoofer too close to monitor/TV.
monitor/TV.
Solution
Try to gently straighten the pins with tweezers or very small pliers. If this does
not work, contact the Altec Lansing Consumer Support Department for further
instructions.
Press the Power button on the wired controller.
Disconnect and then reconnect the power adapter to both the wall outlet and
the subwoofer.
If the power adapter is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge
protector is switched on.
Connect the wired controller to the subwoofer.
Plug another device into the same jack on the wall outlet to ensure the outlet is working.
Verify that the grey-colored DIN connector is firmly inserted into the DIN
connector jack on the subwoofer.
Ensure the pins are aligned between the plug and jack.
Remember, the arrow should be facing up.
Verify that the subwoofer's AC power cord is plugged into both the wall
outlet and subwoofer.
Verify that the Power button has been pressed and that an EQ LED is illuminated.
Turn the rotary knob to the right to raise the system master volume.
Check volume level on the video gaming system or alternate audio source
device, and set at mid-level.
Connect audio cable from the audio source. Check plug connections on both
the subwoofer and audio source. Make sure these signal cables are inserted
firmly into the correct jacks.
Make sure that a cable connects the output jacks on the audio source to the
input jacks on the XA3021's subwoofer.
Test the speakers with another audio source.
Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to the "line-out" or "audio-out"
jacks on your audio source device.
Test the speakers using another audio source (e.g., VCR, DVD, portable CD player,
cassette player or FM radio).
Decrease the volume level on your XA3021's wired controller or the volume level
on your audio source (if possible.)
Try a different sound source like a music CD.
Move your speakers to see if the interference goes away. If not, you may be
able to purchase a shielded stereo cable from your local electronics shop.
Adjust the bass level on the wired digital controller or subwoofer.
Try a game, movie or song—anything with more prominent bass tones.
Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on without
an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely low level.
If you are using a surge protector with your XA3021 speaker system,
disconnect and plug the power adapter directly into an AC wall outlet.
Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection.
Disconnect your stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum goes
away, lower the volume on the audio source.
Adjust the bass level on the wired digital controller or subwoofer.
Verify that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear connection.
Decrease the bass level on the wired digital controller or subwoofer.
Because the subwoofer IS NOT magnetically shielded, it may cause distortion if it
is placed too close to your monitor/TV. Move the subwoofer so it's at least 2 feet
from your monitor/TV.
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