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Sound Pressure Level (SPL):

97 dB

Total Continuous Power:

28 Watts RMS 

• Front Speakers:

6 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms 
@ 10% THD @ 180 – 18000 Hz  
2 Channels Loaded

• Subwoofer:

16 Watts @ 8 ohms @ 10% THD 
@ 50 – 180 Hz 
Single Channel Loaded

System Response:

40 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) 

Signal to Noise Ratio 
@ 1 kHz input:

> 75 dB

Drivers (per satellite):

One 2" full-range driver

Subwoofer: 

One 4" woofer

POWER REQUIREMENTS

USA, Canada and applicable
Latin American countries:

120 V AC @ 60 Hz

Europe, United Kingdom,
applicable Asian countries,
Argentina, Chile and Uruguay:

230 V AC @ 50 Hz

ETL/cETL/CE/NOM Approved

System Specifications*

No LEDs are lit.

No sound from
one or more
speakers.

Crackling sound
from speakers.

Power isn’t turned on.

AC power cord isn’t connected to the wall outlet.

Surge protector (if used) isn’t powered on.

Wall outlet not functioning.

Power isn’t turned on.

Volume is set too low.

3.5mm stereo cable isn’t connected to audio source.

3.5mm stereo cable is connected to wrong output on
audio source.

Problem with audio source device.

Bad connection.

Volume level in computer operating system is set 
too high.

A problem with your audio source device.

Turn the VOLUME knob on the right speaker until you hear a click sound. 
An LED will light next to the knob when the power is ON.

Check to see if the “Power On” LED is illuminated on the right satellite. If not,
connect AC power.

If the AC power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge
protector is switched on.

Plug another device into the wall outlet (same jack) to verify the wall outlet 
is working.

Verify the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.

Turn the VOLUME knob on the right speaker until you hear a click sound. 
An LED will light next to the knob when the power is ON.

Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to raise the volume.

Check volume level on the computer sound card or alternate audio source
device, and set at mid-level.

Check plug connections on the audio source. Make sure the signal cables are
inserted firmly into the correct jacks.

Make sure the 3.5mm stereo cable is connected and fully inserted into the 
“line-out,” “audio-out,” or the headphone jack of the audio source.

Test the speakers on another audio device. Remove the 3.5mm stereo cable
from the audio source device and connect it to “line-out,” “audio-out,” or the
headphone jack of another audio source.

Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to “line-out” or “audio-out”
jack on your sound card or other audio source — NOT “speaker-out.”

Check the computer operating system volume level and decrease it if necessary.

Unplug the stereo cable from the audio source. Then plug it into the
headphone jack of an alternate audio source (e.g., Walkman, Discman or 
FM radio). 

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

Altec Lansing’s superior sound comes from our patented Dynamic EQ technology,
which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization circuitry,
and a harmonious mix of the following specifications:

*Power rating conforms to FTC Amplifier Rule #16 C.F.R. Part 432.

Summary of Contents for VS2121

Page 1: ...User s guide Gu a del usuario Mode d emploi Guia do Usu rio VS 2121...

Page 2: ...t spilled into the enclosure through openings 17 Accessories Only use attachment acessories specified by Altec Lansing Technolgies Inc 18 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by q...

Page 3: ...le Determine if you ll be setting up the speaker system for PC audio PC gaming DVD playback console gaming or with portable audio devices such as MP3 or portable CD players then skip to the appropriat...

Page 4: ...e sure the surge protector is switched on Plug another device into the wall outlet same jack to verify the wall outlet is working Verify the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet Turn the VOLU...

Page 5: ...ound source such as a music CD Move your speakers until the interference goes away Check to make sure that all cables are connected properly and are making a clear connection Many WAV and MID files of...

Page 6: ...les quipements accessoires indiqu s par Altec Technologies Inc 18 Dommages n cessitant r paration L appareil doit tre r par par le personnel qualifi lorsque Le cordon d alimentation ou la prise ont t...

Page 7: ...ur son PC jeu PC lecture DVD jeux sur console ou sur des syst mes audio portables comme le MP3 ou les lecteurs CD portables puis passez la section correspondante Son PC Jeux sur PC Lecture DVD Toutes...

Page 8: ...e murale m me jack pour v rifier que cette prise de courant fonctionne V rifiez que le cordon d alimentation CA est bien branch la prise murale Faites tourner le bouton du VOLUME situ sur le satellite...

Page 9: ...ute puissance Essayez une autre source audio par exemple un CD musical D placez vos enceintes jusqu ce que les interf rences disparaissent V rifiez que tous les c bles sont branch s correctement et ta...

Page 10: ...las aberturas 17 Accesorios Use solamente los accesorios de fijaci n especificados por Altec Lansing Technologies Inc 18 Da os que requieren mantenimiento El artefacto debe recibir mantenimiento por p...

Page 11: ...e su fuente de audio y el sistema de parlantes Determine si instalar el sistema de parlantes para audio de la computadora juegos de la computadora reproducci n de DVD juegos de consola o dispositivos...

Page 12: ...chufe otro dispositivo en la toma de corriente de la pared la misma clavija para verificar si la toma de corriente de la pared est funcionando Verifique que el cord n de alimentaci n de CA del parlant...

Page 13: ...y el ruido con parlantes de alta potencia Int ntelo con otra fuente de sonido como un CD de m sica Mueva sus parlantes hasta que la interferencia desaparezca Verifique que todos los cables est n conec...

Page 14: ...as aberturas 17 Acess rios Use apenas acess rios de fixa o especificados pela Altec Lansing Technolgies Inc 18 Danos que Requeiram Servi o O aparelho deve ser reparado por pessoal de servi o qualifica...

Page 15: ...ema de alto falantes Determine se ir configurar o sistema de alto falantes para udio PC jogos PC reprodu o de DVD console de jogos ou com dispositivos de udio port teis tais como MP3 ou aparelhos de C...

Page 16: ...a ligado Ligue outro dispositivo tomada da parede mesma tomada para confirmar se a tomada da parede est funcionando Verifique se o cabo de for a CA est conectado tomada da parede Gire o VOLUME no alto...

Page 17: ...om diferente como por exemplo um CD de m sica Desloque seus alto falantes at que a interfer ncia desapare a Verifique para certificar se de que todos os cabos estejam conectados adequadamente e fazend...

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