Altec Lansing ADA890 User Manual Download Page 1

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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.

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:

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. 

© 2000 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. Milford, PA 18337
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.  

User Guide

Altec Lansing
Amplified Speaker System

ADA890

Summary of Contents for ADA890

Page 1: ...pliance 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 t...

Page 2: ...ucasfilm 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 insur...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...the surround speakers on top of the satellite speakers as shown in Figure 3 Be sure to line up tabs on the satellite and surround speakers Gently push down on the satellite speaker to fit into place T...

Page 5: ...as for the STEREO mode The exception is that the two surround speakers will be activated The front left and surround left speakers will be one stereo channel and the front right and surround right wi...

Page 6: ...as a master volume control for the overall system and can also be used to individually adjust the volume levels of BASS CENTER TREBLE and SURROUND If any one of the functions is selected and not adjus...

Page 7: ...perational in the Pro Logic or Dolby Digital mode Press this button to adjust the volume level of the center channel The LCD display will show CENTER Set the center level by using the plus or minus pa...

Page 8: ...round mode Press the mode button to select a surround mode Select surround level function and raise volume Surround level is too low Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons for 3 seconds to reset Trebl...

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