User Guide

Altec Lansing Home Theatre Surround System

ADA105
Voice of the Digital Theatre

1-800-ALTEC-88
1998 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., Milford, PA 18337-0277

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Connecting the Power Cord

AC Wall Socket Long slot is neutral (ground) side. La Longue borne est la ct neutre (terre). Insert the wide blade into the ground side slot. Inserer la lame plus large dons la borne la plus large.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.

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.

DESCRIPTION
The ADA 105 Home Theatre Speaker System is a unique amplified speaker system that features Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic or AC3 surround sound from one TV set top unit and a subwoofer. The set top unit has four speakers and uses Altec Lansings 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 is a digital input that can be used for a digital DVD output or other source.

MUTE When 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. LEDs will indicate function as when unit is operated manually. Key# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function ON/OFF MUTE SUB CENTER SURROUND STEREO MODE PRO-LOGIC AC3 NOISE MODE Operation Turns the ADA105 unit on and off. MUTEs sound. Press again to restore sound. Adjusts SUB level. Use VOL buttons 9 & 10 to adjust level. Adjusts CENTER level. Use VOL buttons 9 & 10 to adjust level. Adjusts SURROUND level. Use VOL buttons 9 & 10 to adjust level. Puts unit in STEREO mode. Puts unit in PRO-LOGIC mode. Puts unit in AC3 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. Adjusts VOL up/down. Also used to individually adjust SUB, CENTER and SURROUND levels.

OPERATION OF 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 LEDs in different colors. The colors indicate the range of audio power; three green LEDs indicate the lower register of power, three oranges LEDs indicate mid power and two red LEDs 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 the 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 to NOISE to AC3 and back again to STEREO. A two-color indicator above the button will show amber for STEREO, PRO-LOGIC, NOISE and green for AC3.

10 & 11 VOL UP/DOWN

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.

SPECIFICATIONS
System Response 20 Hz 20 kHz Total Audio Power 80 Watts Input Impedance >10K Ohms Analog Input Sensitivity 300 mV for full output Digital Input S/PDIF* SET TOP AMPLIFIERS/SPEAKERS Drivers Four 3 full range Power 40 Watts (10 watts per driver) at 0.8% THD Signal-to-Noise Ratio >70dB SUBWOOFER Driver One 8 dual voice coil Power 40 Watts at 0.8% THD Crossover Frequency 150 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio >70dB USA/Canada Current 120V/240W/60Hz Replace fuse if required only with a 2 AMP Slow Blow 250V Rating. Size 5 x 20mm. Europe/United Kingdom and 230V/240W/60Hz Various Asian Countries Replace fuse if required only with a T500 MA Rating. Size 5 x 20mm. UL/CUL/CE approved *Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format

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.