Altec Lansing ADA104 User manual

Brand: Altec Lansing

Model: ADA104

Category: Loudspeakers

Type: User manual

Altec Lansing ADA104 is a Home Theatre Surround System, that provides Stereo or Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound from only one TV set top unit and a subwoofer. It features four speakers in the set top unit, that use Altec Lansing’s patented side “firing” technology and algorithms to provide surround sound from the sides, rear and front (center). The subwoofer provides low frequencies for a full-bodied sound. All functions can be controlled manually or by remote control and the set top speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid TV screen distortions.

User Guide Altec Lansing

Home Theatre Surround System

ADA104

Voice of the Digital Theatre

1-800-ALTEC-88

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.

Risque de choc electrique — Ne pas ouvrir

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIFED 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, 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.

• 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.

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.

ATTENTION: Pour prevenir les chocs electriques ne pas

utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur, une prise

de courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames

peuvent etre inserees a fond sans en laisser aucune partie a

decouvert.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

DESCRIPTION

The ADA104 Home Theatre Speaker System is a unique amplified

speaker system that features Stereo or Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound

from one TV set top unit and a subwoofer. The set top unit has four

speakers and uses Altec Lansing’s patented side “firing” technology

and algorithms to provide surround sound from the sides, rear and

front (center). One major convenience of the system is the elimination

of wiring separate speakers and the space they require. The

subwoofer has one speaker and produces all low frequencies for full-

bodied sound.

All functions can be controlled manually or by remote control. The set

top speakers are magnetically shielded and therefore will not distort the

TV screen.

The unit has automatic turn-on. When an audio signal is sensed by the

amplifiers, they are activated. If no audio signal is sensed over a

prolonged period, the amplifiers will turn off.

Two inputs are provided. One input is used for an analog DVD output

(or other source) and the other input can be used for playing a CD or

any device that requires audio power amplification.

OPERATION OF THE CONTROLS

The MASTER VOLUME CONTROL has two modes of operation. It is

used to individually set the levels of the subwoofer (SUB), CENTER

and SURROUND functions and after these levels are set, the control

reverts to becoming a master volume control. Above the volume

control are eight LED’s in different colors. The colors indicate the range

of audio power; three green LED’s indicate the lower register of power,

three orange LED’s indicate mid power and two red LED’s indicate

maximum power.

Setting the levels of the (SUB), CENTER, and SURROUND must be done

within a few seconds otherwise the function will revert back to the

MASTER VOLUME control.

SUB (SUBWOOFER)

To set the level of the subwoofer amplifier press this button, a green LED

indicator will turn on. Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to set the

subwoofer level.

CENTER

To set the level of the center amplifier, press this button. A green

LED indicator will turn on. Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to set

center level.

SURROUND

To set the level of the surround amplifier, press this button. A green LED

indicator will turn on. Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to set the

surround level.

MODE

When this button is pressed repeatedly, the mode of operation changes

from STEREO to PRO-LOGIC and back again to STEREO. A two-color

indicator above the button will show amber for STEREO and green for

PRO-LOGIC.

MUTE

When the SUB and SURROUND buttons are pressed simultaneously,

audio is muted. Pressing these buttons again will restore sound. Sound

will also be restored if any other button is pressed.

Note: The NOISE mode used for setting balances can only be accessed

by using the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

For best results aim the remote control towards the infrared receiver on

front panel of set top speakers. LED’s will indicate function as when unit

is operated manually.

Key# Function Operation

1 ON/OFF Turns the ADA104 unit on and off.

2 MUTE MUTEs sound.

Press again to restore sound.

3 SUB Adjusts SUB level. Use VOL buttons

9 & 10 to adjust level.

4 CENTER Adjusts CENTER level.

Use VOL buttons 9 & 10 to adjust level.

5 SURROUND Adjusts SURROUND level.

Use VOL buttons 9 & 10 to adjust level.

6 STEREO mode Puts unit in STEREO mode.

7 PRO-LOGIC mode Puts unit in PRO-LOGIC mode.

8 NOISE mode Puts unit in NOISE mode. The NOISE

sound will sequence to PRO-LOGIC

(stereo, center surround) channels. This

will allow setting levels and balance.

9 & 10 VOL UP/DOWN Press these buttons to adjust VOL

up/down. Also use these buttons to

individually adjust the SUB, CENTER

and SURROUND levels.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Response 20 – 20 kHz

Total Audio Power 40 Watts

Input Impedance >10k Ohms

Input Sensitivity 300 mV for full output

SET TOP AMPLIFIERS/SPEAKERS

Drivers Four 3” full range

Power 20 Watts (5 watts per driver)

at 0.8% THD

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >70dB

SUBWOOFER

Driver One 6 1/2” dual voice coil

Power 20 Watts at 0.8% THD

Crossover Frequency 150 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >70 dB

USA/Canada Current 120V/120W/60Hz

Replace fuse if required only with a 1 AMP “Slow Blow” 250V Rating.

Size 5 x 20mm.

Europe/United Kingdom and 230V/240W/50Hz

Various Asian Countries

Replace fuse if required only with a T500 MA Rating. Size 5 x 20mm.

UL/CUL/CE approved

PLACEMENT OF SPEAKERS

For best performance the TV set top speaker should be centered and

brought as far forward on the TV set as is practical. Remove any articles

that can vibrate and cause distortion.

The subwoofer can be placed in any convenient location as far as the

connecting cables will allow. Subwoofer frequencies are non

directional, therefore the subwoofer can be placed on either side of the

TV set. The subwoofer can be forward or back in relationship to the set

top speakers. Best low frequency response is obtained when the

subwoofer is placed on the floor. The subwoofer speaker IS NOT

magnetically shielded and should not be placed in close proximity to

the TV screen; otherwise image distortion may occur.

The TV set top speaker has adjustable feet so that the speakers can be

angled for best directivity of sound.

One Year Limited Warranty

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end user that all of its

home theatre surround 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 home theatre surround 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. 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 home theatre surround systems with any equipment for which they

were not intended.

The terms of this warranty apply only to home theatre surround 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.

Altec Lansing ADA104 User manual

Brand: Altec Lansing

Model: ADA104

Category: Loudspeakers

Type: User manual

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