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CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended
to
(OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to persons.
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.The unit
should be installed close to the AC power outlet so that the power plug can be readily removed from the outlet in the event of a hazardous problem.
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:
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The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
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Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
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The appliance has been exposed to rain.
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The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
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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.
The FCC Wants You to Know
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
Connecting the Power Cord
AC Wall Socket
Long slot is neutral (ground) side.
Insert the wide blade into the ground
side slot.
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.
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
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.
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Introduction
The ADA890 is a technologically advanced, THX®-Certified multimedia amplified speaker system featuring Dolby Digital and Pro Logic surround sound and stereo
reproduction. Stereo sound can operate in a 2 speaker or 4 speaker configuration (Stereo X 2). Both modes also utilize the subwoofer. The amplifier inputs operate on
analog and digital (S/PDIF)* audio signals. The system also can be used with home Gaming Systems.
The unit is comprised of a subwoofer and two satellite speakers. This combination provides surround sound on a desktop by utilizing side firing speakers. For enhanced
surround sound the top speaker portion of each satellite can be separated and placed on a provided stand with long speaker wires. This enables the separated speakers
to be placed for best surround sound performance. Equalizer circuitry automatically resets to conform to the changes that take place when the speakers are separated.
The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a monitor without disturbing images. The speaker in the subwoofer is not magnetically
shielded and should not be placed close to a monitor.
Subwoofer frequencies are non directional, therefore the subwoofer does not have to be located in any particular relationship to the satellite speakers. Placing it on the
floor close to a wall, corner of a room, or under a desk gives excellent results.
The main satellite speaker has an LCD display that shows the various conditions of operation. A master volume control is used to separately adjust bass, center, surround,
and treble settings. Once the individual functions are set, the control reverts back to becoming a master volume control. This and other features are explained under
"Using The Speaker System".
A headphone jack is available for private listening. A remote control unit is supplied that can access all the manual functions. The remote control has a mute function
that is not available when using the controls manually.
An LED POWER INDICATOR and DIAGNOSTIC AUDIO SIGNAL switch are provided for trouble shooting the system in the event a malfunction is suspected.
*Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format.
What is THX Certified
THX Certified products must meet an exclusive set of performance standards established by THX Lucasfilm® which is a division of the world-renonwned film
production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. These THX performance standards were originally developed in response to George Lucas' personal desire to insure that the
original Star Wars™ soundtracks, heard in the cinema, matched those created on the sound stage. Later, these standards were extended to encompass Home Theater
systems and recently adapted to the specialized needs of multi-channel surround reproduction from movies and games, on DVD, played back on a PC-based multimedia
system. All multimedia products seeking THX Certification must meet these rigorous performance requirements and quality standards before they can carry the THX
logo which is your guarantee that this THX certified Multimedia product will give you performance and reliability, second-to-none, for years
to come.
Setup
Do not plug the AC power plug into the wall outlet until all connections are made.
The ADA890 can be setup in two configurations. For ENHANCED SURROUND SOUND a 5-piece setup is used. For near field STEREO/SURROUND SOUND a
3-piece setup is used. The two modes of operation are described below. The speakers are packaged and shipped in the 5-piece arrangement. Follow the instructions
and pictorial in Figure 1 to make the 5-piece connections.
The ADA890 can be used with Gaming Systems such as the Sony PlayStation and with Sega Dreamcast with the analog input as shown in Figure 2. Playback with this
method will result in simulated Dolby® ProLogic surround sound, when in ProLogic mode, for a great gaming experience. ADA890 also can be used with any other
sound system with dual right and left RCA outputs.
For Dolby® Digital sound with the ADA890 and the Sony PlayStation2, there is an optional optical to S/PDIF converter, called OC1, available for sale on the Altec web
site at www.altecmm.com.
Enhanced Surround Sound Operation (See Figure 1)
1) Connect the left and right satellite speakers.
Notice that the DIN connectors from the left and right satellite speakers are color-coded and plug into the matching color indicators on the back of the subwoofer.
Also note that the connectors have arrows. These arrows should face up as shown in figure 1.
2) Connect the left and right surround speakers.
The left (WHITE) and right (PURPLE) surround speaker connectors are plugged into the corresponding colored inputs on the back of the subwoofer.
3) Connect the subwoofer to the computer. (See Note 1)
The lime color-coded wire connects the FRONT INPUT on the subwoofer to the corresponding output on the computer.
The black color-coded wire connects the SURROUND (SURRD) INPUT on the subwoofer to the corresponding output on the computer.
The black RCA type plug is used to connect the S/PDIF INPUT on the subwoofer to a DVD player or to the corresponding output on the computer (See Note 2).
Plug the AC power plug into the wall outlet. Your ADA890 system is now ready for use.
Note 1: Your computer may have one of several different sound cards. The computer system documentation will provide information on the sound card outputs
used in your model.
Note 2: The supplied S/PDIF connection cable is terminated with RCA type plugs. In some instances this type of plug may not match the corresponding sound card.
A connector cable (Dongle) is provided that will match the computer output and the S/PDIF cable. Some sound cards may not have a rear analog or S/PDIF output.
Refer to your computer system documentation for information on the sound card used in your model. Please see the separate insert for connecting the sound card to
the ADA890 for direct digital pass through for proper THX performance of the ADA890. Following this insert will ensure optimum performance.
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