Altec Lansing ADA890 User Manual

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Symptoms Possible Problem Solution
All indicators are off AC cord is not connected to wall outlet Check to see if the LED is illuminated on the rear of the subwoofer. If not,
connect AC power or try a different outlet.
Control speaker is not connected Connect control speaker to subwoofer
to the subwoofer
Power is off Press power button or use remote to turn on system
No Sound from any Speakers Power is not on Verify the AC line cord is plugged into the wall outlet
Verify power switch has been pressed (Display is on)
Volume setting is too low Raise master volume control
S/PDIF cable is not connected to Connect S/PDIF cable to DVD card and make sure all software drivers for computer are
DVD playback card set to proper output.
Signal cable is disconnected from sound cardConnect analog signal cable from sound card (not DVD card) to ADA890 analog input
Right (Control) speaker is disconnected Connect right (Control) speaker
Computer not sending out signal Press the Diagnostic button on the rear of the ADA890 subwoofer. The speakers should
sequentially play a tone. If so, the ADA890 is working properly and problem is cables
or computer settings
Mute turns off unexpectedly Mute was re-pressed or a function System will un-mute whenever the mute button pressed again, if a function button is
was selected pressed, or if the volume control is rotated
Subwoofer emits very loud Signal cable is not completely inserted Make sure signal cable is inserted snugly into signal jack. Especially check the signal cable
humming/buzzing noise into signal jack on subwoofer at the computer end to make sure is completely plugged in
No sound from Subwoofer Subwoofer volume is too low Select Bass function and raise volume level
Press the Diagnostic button on the rear of the ADA890. This will sequentially play a tone
Sound source has very little low from each speaker, including the subwoofer. It will also set the system to the factory
frequency content default levels.
.WAV files often have little low frequency content. Try a music signal with more bass.
No sound from surround speakers Unit is not in a surround 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 Treble, Bass, Center, and
Surround levels to default position.
Center and Surround buttons Unit is not in a surround mode Press the mode button to select a surround mode.
do not work
No sound from surround Surround bases are not connected Connect surround bases to rear of subwoofer.
speakers when detached Unit is not in a surround mode Press the mode button to select a surround mode.
Surround level is too low Select surround level function and raise volume
Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and
Surround levels to default position.
No playback from digital input Digital signal cable is not connected Connect digital signal cable to S/PDIF output of DVD playback card
to soundcard.
Sound is distorted Volume level too high Decrease master volume level
Sound source is distorted .WAV files are often of poor quality so distortion and noise are easily noticed with high
powered speakers. Try a different sound source like a music CD.
Not enough treble Treble setting is too low Select Treble function and increase level
Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and
Surround levels to default position
Too much treble Treble setting is too high Select Treble function and decrease level
Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and
Surround levels to default position
Too much bass or Bass setting is too high Select Bass function and decrease level
subwoofer distorted Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and
Surround levels to default position
Remote Control does not work Batteries are dead or not installed Replace or install new batteries
Remote is not pointed at speakers Point remote control at the right (control) speaker.
Remote signal path is blocked Removed any object that is blocking the signal from the remote to the right (control)
speaker next to the LCD display
No sound when playing DVD PCM Jack on dongle is connected Switch out the PCM RCA jack on dongle and connect the AC3 jack
to the system
ADA890 Troubleshooting

Altec Lansing ADA890 Specifications

General

Brand	Altec Lansing
Model	ADA890
Category	Speaker System
Language	English