Altec Lansing POWER DUO User Manual

Connection Guide
How do I connect my speakers to a TV?
(Analog Audio Outputs)
or
or
+
(Optical Digital Output) (HMDI Input
with ARC Out)
TV
SPEAKER
(rear ports)
If your TV has a headphone output or other analog
audio output, you can connect this to the Source 1
(SRC1) or Source 2 (SRC2) socket on the back of the
speakers using a suitable audio cable.
For better sound quality, if your TV has an Optical
Digital output (Toslink) you can connect this to the
Opto socket on the back of the speakers using a
suitable Optical Digital/Toslink cable.
If your TV has HDMI ARC this is the best connection
to make as it not only provides the best sound
quality, but also allows your TVs remote to control
the volume of the speakers.
NOTE: Usually only one of your HDMI Inputs also
features ARC Output.
GOOD BETTER BEST
TVTV
L R
OPTICAL
ARC
SPEAKER
(rear ports)
SPEAKER
(rear ports)

Altec Lansing POWER DUO Specifications

General

Brand	Altec Lansing
Model	POWER DUO
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

Connecting Speakers to Your TV

Good: Analog Connection

Connects TV's analog audio output (headphone/RCA) to speaker's Source 1 or 2.

Better: Optical Digital Connection

Uses TV's optical digital output (Toslink) for improved sound quality.

Best: HDMI ARC Connection

Uses TV's HDMI ARC for optimal sound quality and TV remote volume control.

Using the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Step 1: Connect HDMI to Speaker

Connect one end of a high-quality HDMI cable to the speaker's HDMI ARC port.

Step 2: Connect HDMI to TV ARC Port

Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input.

Step 3: Enable TV ARC Settings

Enable CEC, set TV audio output to Stereo/PCM, and turn off TV speakers.

Step 4: Select ARC Input

Press the ARC button on the speaker remote to select the ARC input for audio.