Altec Lansing octiv™ AIR Wireless Speaker System for iPod® M812 User Guide
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing M812 Wireless Speaker System for iPod. The M812 includes one or two wireless, high-performance speakers and a transmitter base that allows you to listen to most iPod models, FM radio stations and auxiliary audio sources. Music is wirelessly transmitted from the base to the speaker. Since the speakers are wireless, you can place them almost anywhere in your home. Basic playback functions for the iPod can be controlled with the supplied remote control.
Wireless Connectivity The transmitter base and speaker can communicate over three wireless radio frequency (RF) channels. The default setting is AUTO. You may also manually select one of the three channels. In AUTO, the transmitter base looks for and transmits on the most interference-free of the three channels. The speaker searches the channels until it finds the base. It is possible that the speaker and base may lose their synchronized connection from time to time.
Basic Controls and Functions Wireless Speaker Side Panel 1 2 3 1 OLUME +/– V Raises and lowers the volume. 2 I NPUT Changes the playback source (iPod, FM and AUX). 3 UNE / TRACK +/– T In FM mode, adjusts tuning. In iPod mode, changes tracks. 4 OWER P Switches the power mode between Standby and On. 1 OCATION: WALL / TABLE L This switch adjusts the sound to provide the best listening experience dependent upon whether the speaker is positioned on a table top or mounted to the wall.
Transmitter Base Front Panel 1 TANDBY / ON S Switches the power mode between Standby and On for the transmitter base. This light (left of the STANDBY key) illuminates when the transmitter base is on. 2 YNC 1 LED S Illuminates to indicate that the transmitter base is synchronized with one wireless speaker unit. 3 YNC 2 LED S Illuminates when two or more M812 wireless speaker units are connected and synchronized with the transmitter base. Any speaker that is synchronized can control the system.
Remote Control 1 2 3 4 1 TANDBY/ON key S Turns on the M812 or places it in standby mode. 2 UTE M Mutes the speaker. 3 ASTER VOL +/– keys M Press to adjust the volume of several speakers when they are all synchronized with the transmitter base. If you have only one speaker, these keys operate the same as +/– keys on the ring of controls on the lower part of the remote and the volume controls on the side of the speaker.
Advanced Operation Multi-Speaker Systems With a single transmitter base, you can transmit audio to as many as eight wireless speakers. Speakers can be set to standard stereo mode or to serve as pairs of left and right speakers. By adding speakers to your system, you can create separate listening areas served by one or more speakers. When you power up a multi-speaker system, turn on the speakers first and then turn on the power to the transmitter base.
To Reset DEFAULT Settings This option allows you to restore some or all default settings. LOCAL resets VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE to the default settings. FACTORY restores all options to the default settings. FM presets are also erased. 1. Select DEFAULT from the menu. The following list shows the factory settings: 1. RF Channel = AUTO 2. Bass = 0 3. Treble = 0 4. FM Mode = US 5. FM Presets = 87.5 6. Input = iPod 7. Volume = 60 2. Press the VOLUME +/– key to scroll through the defaults – FACTORY or LOCAL. 3.
Troubleshooting Symptom No power to speaker or to transmitter base. Possible Problem Solution The power cord is not connected to a wall outlet and/or the power cord is not plugged into the AC inlet on the back of the M812 speaker. The power supply for the transmitter base is not connected to a wall outlet and/ or the DC connection is not made at the rear of the transmitter base. Check that the AC power cord is fully seated in the AC inlet on the rear of the M812 speaker.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution There is a crackling sound coming from the speaker (when connected to PC or laptop). The operating system’s volume level is set too high. Check the operating system volume level and decrease it if necessary. Interference. Move the unit to another location or select a different RF channel. The M812’s volume level is set too high. Lower the volume level of the M812 by using the supplied remote control or the VOLUME – key on the speaker.
www.alteclansing.com Headquarters 535 Rte. 6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337-0277 • 800-ALTEC-88. 570-296-4434. • Fax 570-296-6887 Europe 13 Rue Beaumont, L-1219 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Asia/Pacific 23/F, Office Tower, Shun Hing Square Diwang Commercial Centre, 5002 Shen Nan Dong Road, Shenzhen, China 518008 “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
