INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the extraordinary world of Altec Lansing high fidelity sound.
Delivering 400 Watts total system power, the 641 is a superb multimedia
system designed for use with a variety of personal audio devices.
Including gaming consoles, MP3 players, DVD players, CD players,
cassette players, personal computer systems and various other
video/audio sources.
In combination with the Rear Satellite wall-mount option, the 641
achieves enhanced usability by allowing various installation
arrangements for optimum setup in a variety of environments.
The inclusion of an auxiliary input encourages maximum utility: set up
two personal audio devices for separate use with the system, or mix
audio from two separate sources.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
• 400 Watts total system power, 200 Watts RMS
• Tri-Mode selector, including gaming, music (Stereo X2), Stereo mode,
creates optimal listening environment.
• Front-firing, wooden subwoofer featuring two 6.5" (165 mm)
drivers for extended low frequency response.
• Separate Subwoofer volume control for fine-tuning
system balance and overall system low volume/high
volume performance.
• A patented control circuit automatically boosts bass
at low volume to maintain musical sound "realism".
• 4 Satellite speakers: 2 Front Satellite speakers and 2
Rear Satellite speakers each designed with a 1"
(24 mm) tweeter and 3" (75 mm) full-range driver
delivering crisp, clear highs and smooth mid-bass.
• Separate wired Digital Controller including power on/off, volume,
treble, bass and mode controls allows optimum speaker placement
without worrying about control access.
• A headphone jack for private listening is located on
the System Controller unit for easy access.
• Front and Rear Inputs for computer gaming.
• 2 audio inputs (Front & Aux) to allow mixing of audio
signals from two audio sources.
• Dual angle Satellite stands for optimum audio
positioning.
• Detachable stands and wall-mount brackets for Rear
speakers.
• AAC1 Y-adapter included for easy connection
to gaming consoles.
The Satellite speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent color
distortion on video displays. However, the Subwoofer is not
magnetically shielded and should not be placed in close proximity to a
computer monitor, television, or computer hard drive.
IMPORTANT
If you experience any difficulties with your speaker system, check the
Troubleshooting section of this Guide. The answers to most setup and
performance questions can be found there. If you cannot find the
information you need, please call our customer service team for
assistance before returning the speakers to your retailer under their
return policy. We’re available 7 days a week for your convenience:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
1-800-ALTEC-88 (1-800-258-3288)
Color Coding: Notice that the input jacks on the subwoofer are
color coded to prevent errors. The plugs that are inserted into these
jacks have matching colors. As an example, the left front speaker
satellite has a brown connecting plug. The plug is inserted into the left
front jack with the brown color strip marking. All other connections are
made in the same way.
CONNECTIONS
System setup configurations to achieve Gaming
Mode, Stereo x2 Mode, and Stereo Mode
Various connection schemes from your audio source device to the 641
are available. Based on the features of your audio source, your
selection of one of these schemes will determine the operational mode
of your system.
Do not insert the power plug into an AC outlet until all connections are
made. Turn off the audio source device before connecting its output(s)
to the 641 input(s).
To insure first-time operation as expected, please follow the setup
sequence below carefully in the order indicated.
Gaming setup:
All Satellites will be connected to the back of the subwoofer. Each
Satellite has a cable composed of two stripped wires. The positive wire
is marked with a dot-dash design. The positive wire will be connected to
the appropriate spring clip opened by the red push button. The
negative wire will be connected to the appropriate spring clip opened by
the black push button.
1. Insert the ends of the stripped wires from the RIGHT FRONT Satellite
into the spring clip marked RIGHT FRONT on the Subwoofer (dot-dash
design wire into red push button clip; plain wire into black push button
clip); repeat this procedure for the LEFT FRONT Satellite, inserting the
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