Altec Lansing FX5051 User Manual

USB Surround Sound

p o w e r e d A U D I O

Speaker System for

your PC

• Crisp Surround Sound
with one USB cable

• Deep Bass with

isobaric subwoofer

• Dual-Mode Selector

• Understated Elegance

• Wireless Remote
and Control Pod

• iPod / MP3 Player Jack

• Headphone Jack

FX5051

p o w e r e d A U D I O

6 - C H A N N E L S O U N D C A R D ? F O R G E T A B O U T I T !

It’s a unique benefit: The Altec Lansing FX5051 system gives you genuine 5.1 surround sound
with no hassles and no 6-channel sound card required! You simply plug a USB cable from
your subwoofer into your PC and get 6 discrete channels of powerhouse sound. The FX5051
features dual drivers in every satellite, plus a “two-barreled,” isobaric subwoofer that gives
you awesome bass in half the space. What’s more, it’s long on looks. The perfect complement
to your flat-panel displays. Satellites feature removable bases for easy wall mounting. System
includes a wireless remote.

Isobaric-configured
dual 6.5” woofers

FX5051

Crisp Surround Sound

Hear the enemy creep up from four satellite
speakers and enjoy lifelike dialogue from the
center speaker.

Feel the Bass

Isobaric-configured dual 6.5” woofers deliver
bass comparable to systems twice as large.

Dual-Mode Selector

Each listening mode is specially engineered to
provide outstanding performance.

– Use the 6-Channel Surround Mode with the

USB port on your PC or 6-channel sound card
to thrill your senses with the vivid, panoramic
experience of true surround sound.

– Use the 2/4 Channel Mode to enjoy immersive

six-speaker sound from any source – MP3
players, CD players.

Understated Elegance

Comtemporary design with removable cast-metal
stands looks terrific next to your flat-panel screen
or mounted on wall (satellite and center speakers
are magnetically shielded.)

Wireless Remote and Control Pod

Volume (master, center, and rear), bass, and
treble controls are at your fingertips. Just sit back
and enjoy!

iPod/MP3 Player Jack

Connect your iPod, MP3 player, or CD player at
the same time as your computer.

Headphone Jack

For private listening.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS†:

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

– Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 101 dB
– Total Continuous Power: 89 Watts RMS
– Front Speakers: 12 Watts/channel @ 4

ohms @ 10% THD @ 150 Hz - 20 kHz 2
Channels Loaded

– Rear Speakers: 12 Watts/channel @ 4

ohms @ 10% THD @ 150 Hz - 20 kHz 2
Channels Loaded

– Center Speaker: 13 Watts @ 4 ohms

@ 10% THD @ 150 Hz - 20 kHz Single
Channel Loaded

– Subwoofer: 28 Watts @ 8 ohms @ 10%

THD @ 40 – 150 Hz Single Channel Loaded
– System Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
– Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz input: > 75 dB

SURROUND SPEAKERS

– Driver (per Satellite): One 40mm mid-

range driver and one 18mm high-end

tweeter
– Dimensions:

3.2” (W) x 2.3” (D) x 7” (H)

80 mm (W) x 58 mm (D) x 177 mm (H)

SUBWOOFER

– Driver: Two 6.5” long-throw woofers in

isobaric configuration
– Dimensions:

9.8” (W) x 9.8” (D) x 13.3” (H)

250 mm (W) x 250 mm (D) x 337 mm(H)

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS:

MASTER CARTON QUANTITY: 2
MASTER CARTON DIMENSIONS:

25.7” (W) x 16.7” (D) x 20.2” (H)
652 mm (W) x 423 mm (D) x 513 mm (H)
DISPLAY CARTON DIMENSIONS:

16.2” (W) x 12.5” (D) x 19.3” (H)
412 mm (W) x 318 mm (D) x 491mm (H)
MASTER CARTON WEIGHT:
42 lbs. 19 kg
DISPLAY CARTON WEIGHT:
21 lbs. 9.5 kg

Specifications subject to change without notice.
1-year limited warranty (2 years in Europe and
Asia; see inside for details.)

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

© 2006 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. ALTEC,
ALTEC LANSING, the Altec Lansing logo, the
swirl design, the Altec Lansing Powered Audio
logo, the Plug + Play with Icons logo, Just listen
to this!, SFX, and Experience True Performance!
are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Altec Lansing. iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. All other trademarks appearing here­in are the property of their respective owners.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

535 Rte. 6 & 209. Milford, PA 18337-0277, USA
Tel: 800-ALTEC-88. 570-296-4434.
Fax: [phone]

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FOR TRUE 5.1 USB SURROUND SOUND:

PC USERS:

– PC with 500 MHz processor
– Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98SE, 2000, ME or XP
– 64MB of RAM
– Available USB port
– 5.1-encoded title

Note: To enjoy true 5.1 USB surround sound when
watching a movie, a 5.1-channel software decoder
is required.

MAC USERS:

The true 5.1 USB Surround Sound feature is not
available on Mac computers. To enjoy 6-speaker
stereo sound, use a MacOS X-equipped computer
and set the subwoofer to the 2/4 channel mode.