Altec Lansing MP450 User Manual

Altec Lansing Octiv Theater Speaker System for iPad

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MP450

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing Octiv Theater speaker system. This docking/charging speaker system delivers great sound, charges and docks your iPad in portrait or landscape orientation, and lets you show it off even when you’re not using it. While it was designed speciﬁcally to work with your iPad, it also docks, charges, and plays most iPhone and iPod models.

Please carefully read this User Guide for instructions on setting up and using your Octiv Theater speaker system.

Prior to installing or operating the Altec Lansing Octiv Theater speaker system, refer to the important product safety information.

Getting Assistance

The answers to most setup and performance questions can be found in the Troubleshooting section of this guide. You can also consult the frequently asked questions (FAQ) in the customer support section of our Web site at www.alteclansing.com.

If you live in North America and still can’t ﬁnd the information you need, please call our customer service team for assistance before returning this product to your retailer under their return policy.

Tel: 800-258-3288 (Toll Free in US and Canada) Email: csupport@alteclansing.com

If you live outside of North America, please visit our Web site at www.alteclansing.com and select your region to locate your country’sdistributor.

For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check our Web site at www.alteclansing.com.

International Distribution

International customers: For information regarding the distribution of Altec Lansing products in your country, please visit www.alteclansing.com and click on your region.

Registering Your Product

Visit www.alteclansing.com to register your product online, so we can provide you with the best possible service and technical support.

FCC Compliance

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Safety Information

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.

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain ormoisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the

15. Do not install in an area which impedes the access to the power plug. Disconnecting

manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury fromtip-over.

oftime.

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.

the power plug is the only way to completely remove power to the product and must be readily accessible at all times.

Please read FCC information and important safety logos on the bottom of the unit.

Contents

Welcome .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ii

Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Package Contents ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Speaker Features and Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................................4

Full-featured Remote Details ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

How to Find Your Desired Song or Video ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

How to Play/Pause Your Music or Video ............................................................................................................................................................................7

How to Adjust the Volume ...................................................................................................................................................................................................8

How to Listen to Your iPad .................................................................................................................................................................................................8

How to Navigate the iPod Menu on Your iPad ...................................................................................................................................................................8

How to Charge Your iPad ....................................................................................................................................................................................................9

How to Listen to Your Non-docking Portable Device ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

How to Maintain Your Speaker System .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Package Contents

Altec Lansing OctivTheater speaker system

Full-featured remote

AC adapter

Speaker Features and Indicators

Docking station for iPad

Base

Power LED

Power on/off button

Volume decrease button

Volume increase button

Swiveling docking arm

Input jack for AC adapter

Auxiliary input jack for non-iPad player

Full-featured Remote Details

NOTE For best results, aim the full-featured remote toward the

OctivTheater speaker system.

Getting Started

Place your Altec Lansing OctivTheater speaker system on a desk, bookshelf, counter, or other hard surface.

WARNING In order to prevent accidentally dropping your iPad, be sure to

remove it from the docking station before picking up the speaker system.

Play/pause button

Track back button

Volume decrease button

Mute button

Select button

Menu back button

Power on/off button

Track forward button

Volume increase button

Menu up button

Menu button

Menu down button

How to Install the AC Adapter

1 Connect the AC adapter cable plug into the speaker system’s

jack.

The jack is located on the back of the system.

2 Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet.

WARNING Use of another AC adapter may damage the product. Use only

the supplied AC adapter.

Getting Started

How to Connect the Full-Featured Remote Battery

The remote battery (included) is installed at the factory. However, there is a piece of plastic ﬁlm inserted between the battery and the remote’s contacts to prevent the battery from draining during shipping. To remove this ﬁlm, follow the steps below:

1 Pull the battery holder out about

halfway.

The battery holder is located on the lower end of the back of the remote. Use a ﬁngernail to pull the latch toward the centerline of remote while using another ﬁngernail to simultaneously pull the battery holder out of the remote.

2 Pull the plastic ﬁlm out of the remote. 3 Push the battery holder back into the

remote, making sure the battery stays in place.

You will hear and feel the latch click.

NOTE Please discard used batteries properly.

How to Dock Your iPad

1 Place your iPad into position.

Slide your iPad between the tabs on the docking arm and toward the dock connector. Line up your iPad’s connection port with the dock connector on the OctivTheater speaker system.

2 Connect your iPad into the

OctivTheater speaker system.

Push your iPad onto the speaker system’s connector fully. You will hear your iPad beep, as the connection is made.

NOTE Your iPad cannot be in a case.

How to Position Your iPad

1 Raise your iPad to a comfortable

viewing angle.

2 Rotate the speaker system’s docking

arm to choose between portrait and landscape viewing angles.

NOTE Use the Octiv Theater portrait (vertical)

viewing angle to display your iPod and iPhone models. The Octiv Theater landscape (horizontal) viewing angle should only be used with iPad models.

How to Turn On Your Speaker System

1 Make sure you have power to the unit.

Ensure the AC adapter is connected to the system and plugged into the wall.

See the Getting Started section for more information.

2 Turn the unit on.

Press the

How to Turn Off Your Speaker System

Turn off the unit.

Press the

NOTE Whenever you are ﬁnished listening to your music or watching your

video, please remember to turn off your speaker system and portable device to conserve electricity. After 10 minutes, the speaker system will automatically shut down.

button on either the speaker system or the remote.

How to Find Your Desired Song orVideo

Use the remote to locate the song or video you want to enjoy.

Skip to the beginning of the current song or video.

Press the

Skip to the beginning of the next song or video.

Press the Rewind the currently playing song or video. While a song or video is playing, press and hold the

remote. This gives you high-speed reverse search of the current song or video.

Fast-forward the currently playing song or video.

While a song or video is playing, press and hold the remote. This gives you high-speed forward search of the current song or video.

button on the remote.

button on the

How to Play/Pause Your Music or Video

The remote is capable of controlling playback on your iPad.

Begin playing a selected music track or video.

Press the button on the remote. Sound from your device will start playing through the speaker.

Pause the selected track or video.

Press the paused.

button again on the remote. The music or video will be

How to Adjust the Volume

Turn up the volume.

Press the “+” button on the speaker system or the “VOL +” button on the remote until the desired volume is reached.

Turn down the volume.

Press the “–” button on the speaker system or the “VOL –” button on the remote until the desired volume is reached.

Mute the sound.

Press the “MUTE” button on the remote. To unmute the sound, press the “MUTE” button again.

How to Listen to Your iPad

1 Dock your iPad in the Altec Lansing OctivTheater speaker

system.

2 Turn on your speaker system. 3 Find your desired song or video. 4 Start playing your song or video.

5 Adjust the volume.

NOTE Whenever your iPad is docked, it is charging until fully charged.

How to Navigate the iPod Menu on YouriPad

In iPod mode, you can use the navigation keys on the remote to choose songs from your music library and videos from your video library:

Press the Press the Press the “SELECT” button to make a selection within a menu.

The following buttons only work on most iPhone or iPod models:

Press the “MENU” button to enter the menu screen. Press the “BACK” button to move back one level within a

menu screen.

button to scroll up within a menu screen. button to scroll down within a menu screen.

How to Charge Your iPad

Whenever your iPad is docked and your Altec Lansing OctivTheater speaker system is plugged into an AC outlet, your iPad is charging (until fully charged)—even if the speaker system is switched off.

How to Listen to Your Non-docking Portable Device

If you have a non-docking portable audio or video device, you can enjoy it through your Altec Lansing OctivTheater speaker system as well. Just connect it via the AUX jack. Here’s how:

1 Locate a 3.5mm stereo cable

(notincluded).

2 Plug one end of the stereo cable into

your device.

Your device should have either a headphone or LINE OUT jack for you to plug into.

3 Plug the other end of the stereo

cable into your speaker system’s AUX jack.

The AUX jack is located on the back of the unit.

4 Turn on your speaker system. 5 Turn on your device.

6 Find your desired song or video. 7 Start playing the song or video. 8 Adjust the volume.

NOTE You may need to adjust the device volume also. Your device’s

volume should be set to approximately ¾ volume.

How to Maintain Your Speaker System

Place your speaker system on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.

Protect your furniture with a piece of cloth or other protective material when placing your speaker system on a natural wood or lacquered ﬁnish.

Clean your speaker system with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as benzene, thinner or similar materials, can damage the surface of the unit.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

Speaker system doesn’t respond (nopower)

iPad doesn’t dockproperly

iPad doesn’t respond to the speaker system orremote

AC adapter isn’t plugged into a wall outlet or the connector isn’t plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the speaker system.

Wall outlet is not functioning. Plug another device into the same outlet to conﬁrm the outlet is working.

The power isn’t turned on.

iPad didn’t install properly. Remove your iPad from the dock and check for obstructions on the

iPad is not installed properly. Remove your iPad from the dock and check for obstructions on the

Your iPad software is too old.

iPad is locked up. Please make sure your iPad is working properly before docking into the unit.

Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the power supply jack on the back of the speaker system.

Turn on the speaker system by pressing the lightsup.

connectors in the dock and on your iPad. Then reseat it in the dock.

Upgrade software on your iPad. For details, visit www.apple.com/iPad/download.

Please refer to your iPad manual for details.

button. The Power LED

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

iPad didn’t charge

Sound is distorted

Full-featured remote doesn’t work

iPad is not installed properly. Remove your iPad from the dock and check for obstructions on the

iPad is locked up. Please make sure your iPad is working properly before docking into the unit.

AC adapter isn’t plugged into a wall outlet, or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the speaker system.

Volume level is set too high. Decrease the volume.

Sound source is distorted. If the iPad original sound source (sound ﬁle) is of poor quality, distortion

Battery is weak. Replace current battery with a new battery.

Full-featured remote is not pointed toward the speaker system.

connectors in the dock and on your iPad. Then reseat it in the dock.

Please refer to your iPad manual for details.

Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the speaker system.

and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. Try a different audio source such as a music CD.

Point the full-featured remote toward the Altec Lansing speaker system and move within 10 feet of the unit.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

No sound from the AUX device, such as an MP3 player or CD player connected to the AUX jack

The speaker system exhibits erratic or unexpected behavior; controls do not function

Volume on the device is set too low. Increase the volume on the device to approximately ¾ full volume.

Static electricity, momentary interruption of power or abnormal operating conditions may be responsible.

1. Disconnect the AC adapter cable plug from the speaker system’s jack.

2. Wait 20–30 seconds.

3. Reconnect the AC adapter cable plug to the speaker system’s jack.

Warranty

ALTEC LANSING ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What Does the Warranty Cover?

Altec Lansing warrants that its products shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below.

What Is the Period of Coverage?

This warranty runs for one year from the date of purchase. The term of any warranties implied by law shall expire when your limited warranty expires. Some states and/or Member States in the European Union do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

What Does the Warranty Not Cover?

This warranty does not cover any defect, malfunction or failure that occurs as a result of: improper installation; misuse or failure to follow the product directions; abuse; or use with improper, unintended orfaulty equipment. (For information on proper installation, operation and use consult the manual suppliedwith the product. If you require a replacement manual, you may download a manual from www.alteclansing.com.) Also, consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

What Will Altec Lansing Do to Correct the Problem?

Altec Lansing will, at its option, repair or replace any product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship. If your product is no longer being manufactured, or is out of stock, at its option, Altec Lansing may replace your product with a similar or better Altec Lansing product.

How to Get Warranty Service

To get a covered product repaired or replaced, you must contact Altec Lansing during the warranty period by email (csupport@alteclansing.com). You must include in your email, your name, address, email address, telephone number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem you are experiencing. In the United States, you may alternatively contact Altec Lansing by telephone at 1-800-ALTEC88 – please be prepared to provide the same information. If the problem appears to be related to a defect in material or workmanship, upon proof of purchase Altec Lansing will provide you a return authorization and instructions for return shipment. Return shipments shall be at the customer’s expense. You should insure the shipment as appropriate because you are responsible for the product until it arrives at Altec Lansing.

How Will State Law Affect Your Rights?

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please note that in the European Union, you as a consumer might have other legal rights under national legislation of European Union Member States governing the sale of Altec Lansing’s goods. Those rights are not affected by this guarantee.

The above limited warranties and remedies are sole warranties and remedies available to purchaser, if, and to the extent, valid and enforceable under the applicable law.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁce or your household waste disposal service.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human

Bienvenue

Nous vous remercions de votre acquisition du système d’enceinte OctivTheater d’Altec Lansing. Ce système d’enceinte de charge/d’accueil produit un son cristallin, recharge et accueille votre iPad à l’horizontale ou à la verticale, et vous permet de le mettre en valeur, même lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas. Bien qu’il ait été conçu pour votre iPad, ce système d’enceinte accueille, recharge et fait fonctionner la plupart des modèles d’iPhone et d’iPod.

Veuillez lire attentivement votre guide d’utilisation, vous y trouverez les instructions nécessaires pour installer et écouter votre système d’enceinte OctivTheater.

Avant d’installer ou d’utiliser le système d’enceinte OctivTheater d’Altec Lansing, veuillez prendre connaissance d’importantes informations concernant la sécurité du produit, ci-dessous.

Services d’assistance

Les réponses à la plupart des questions relatives à la conﬁguration et aux performances sont disponibles dans le présent guide à la section Dépannage. Vous pouvez aussi consulter la foire aux questions (FAQ) de la section d’assistance à la clientèle de notre site, à l’adresse www.alteclansing.com.

Si vous vivez en Amérique du Nord et ne parvenez pas àtrouver les informations dont vous avez besoin, veuillez demander l’aide de notre équipe d’assistance clientèle avant de renvoyer ce produit au détaillant selon la politique de retour en vigueur.

Tél.: 800-258-3288 (appel gratuit aux USA et au Canada) E-mail: csupport@alteclansing.com

Si vous ne vivez pas en Amérique du Nord, veuillez consulter notre site Internet www.alteclansing.com et sélectionnez le pays dans lequel vous vivez pour localiser le distributeur de votre pays.

Veuillez consulter notre site Internet www.alteclansing.com pour obtenir les informations les plus récentes.

Distribution internationale

Clients internationaux: pour plus d’informations au sujet de la distribution des produits Altec Lansing dans votre pays, veuillez consulter notre site Internet www.alteclansing.com et cliquez sur votre pays.

Enregistrer votre produit

Veuillez visiter www.alteclansing.com pour enregistrer votre produit en ligne, pour que nous puissions vous apporter le meilleur service après-vente possible, ainsi que notre assistance technique.

Consignes de sécurité

Le symbole de l’éclair terminé par une ﬂèche au centre d’un triangle

équilatéral indique à l’utilisateur la présence d’une tension non

isolée, «dangereuse», régnant à l’intérieur du boîtier; cette tension

peut être sufﬁsante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution.

Attention: pour prévenir le risque d’électrocution, ne retirez pas le

couvercle (ou le panneau arrière) de l’appareil. L’appareil ne contient

aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur. Conﬁez l’ensemble des

travaux d’entretien et de réparation au personnel qualiﬁé.

ATTENTION

Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas brancher la ﬁche polarisée dans un prolongateur, une prise de courant ou toute autre prise d’alimentation si les broches ne peuvent pas être entièrement insérées et restent exposées.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

1. Lisez ces instructions.

2. Conservez ces instructions.

3. Suivez l’ensemble des avertissements.

4. Respectez l’ensemble des instructions.

5. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près de l’eau. N’utilisez pas l’appareil à proximité d’un point d’eau. Cet appareil ne doit pas être exposé à des gouttes ou des éclaboussures. Aucun objet rempli de liquide (un vase, par exemple) ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

6. Nettoyez uniquement l’appareil à l’aide d’un chiffon sec.

7. N’obstruez pas les oriﬁces de ventilation. Installez l’appareil conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

8. N’installez pas l’appareil à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs, des registres de chaleur, des fourneaux ou autres appareils produisant de la chaleur (ampliﬁcateurs inclus).

9. N’effectuez pas de dérivation contournant les dispositifs de sécurité de ﬁche polarisée ou mise à la terre. Aux États-Unis, les ﬁches polarisées sont munies de deux lames (l’une plus large que l’autre). Les ﬁches assorties d’un dispositif de mise à la masse disposent de deux lames et d’une broche de mise à la terre. La

Le point d’exclamation placé au centre d’un triangle équilatéral

est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur des instructions

de fonctionnement et d’entretien (ou de réparation) importantes

ﬁgurant dans la notice accompagnant le produit.

lame plus large ou la broche est fournie pour votre sécurité. Si la ﬁche fournie ne correspond pas à votre prise électrique, consultez un électricien aﬁn de remplacer la prise obsolète.

10. Faites en sorte que le cordon d’alimentation ne puisse être piétiné ou pincé, notamment au niveau des prises et près de sa connexion à l’appareil.

11. Utilisez uniquement les accessoires spéciﬁés par le fabricant.

12. Utilisez uniquement le chariot, le présentoir, le pied, le support ou la table

13. Débranchez l’appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas pendant des

14. Conﬁez l’ensemble des travaux d’entretien au personnel d’entretien qualiﬁé. Des

15. N’installez pas l’appareil dans une zone où l’accès à la ﬁche d’alimentation n’est pas

Veuillez lire les informations de la FCC et les logos de sécurité importants situés sous l’appareil.

spéciﬁé(e) par le fabricant ou vendu(e) avec l’appareil. Si vous utilisez un chariot, déplacez avec précaution l’ensemble chariot-appareil aﬁn d’éviter toute blessure en cas de chavirage.

périodes de temps prolongées.

travaux de réparation sont nécessaires lorsque l’appareil est endommagé (la ﬁche ou le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé, du liquide s’est renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil, l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement ou l’appareil est tombé).

garanti. Le débranchement de la ﬁche d’alimentation est la seule manière de mettre le produit complètement hors tension. Vous devez pouvoir accéder facilement à la ﬁche à tout moment.

Sommaire

Bienvenue ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Consignes de sécurité ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Contenu de l’emballage .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Caractéristiques et indicateurs de l’enceinte ..................................................................................................................................................................18

Détails de la télécommande multifonctions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Mise en route ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Comment trouver la piste que vous souhaitez entendre ou la vidéo que vous souhaitez voir .....................................................................................20

Comment lire et interrompre la musique ou la vidéo ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

Comment régler le volume ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Comment écouter votre iPad ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Comment naviguer dans le menu iPod de votre iPad .....................................................................................................................................................22

Comment recharger votre iPad.........................................................................................................................................................................................23

Comment écouter votre dispositif portable qui ne peut pas être inséré dans la station d’accueil ............................................................................... 23

Comment entretenir votre système d’enceinte ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Dépannage ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Garantie .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

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