Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 Manual User’s Guide (US Version) Revision as of June 8, 2007 Product Management: Don Milks Program Management: Merchandising Management: Christopher King Revision 1.0 Date 6-18-2007 [Part Numbers] [HEADLINE] Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing PT8051 Wireless Surround Sound System.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) [HEADLINE] Controls and Connections for your PT8051 Front Panel (Main Unit) [Illustration of front panel] 1. 2. 3. VOLUME +/LEDs INPUT 4. 5. MODE POWER Controls the volume level of all audio channels. Displays information about the operational status. Press to switch between input sources (DVD, TV/SAT, AUX, DVD digital, TV/SAT digital or AUX digital). Press to select virtual or stereo mode. Press to power on the system or switch to standby.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Front Panel (Rear Surround Unit) [Illustration of front panel of rear surround unit] 1. WIRELESS 2. STANDBY Illuminates in a steady state when the main and rear surround speakers are synchronized to indicate the wireless audio link is operating normally. Flashes when the wireless connection between the main and rear surround speaker has become unsynchronized.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Remote Control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control the PT8051. Note: You can also control other components using the remote control once you set the appropriate remote control codes. See the “Programming device remote control codes” section of this manual. [Illustration of remote] 1. 2. POWER VOL +/- 3. and OK 4. AUDIO 5. INPUT 6. 7. MUTE FRONT, CENTER, REAR +/- LEVELS 8. BASS 9.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) • • The rear surround unit should be placed behind the primary listening position to maximize the surround sound effects from the system. For maximum sound quality it should be placed at or near ear level when they are seated in the listening position. Avoid placing the PT8051 on or near surfaces that may vibrate.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Wall Mounting If you are mounting the PT8051 on the wall please follow these steps; 1. Determine a suitable wall location for mounting each speaker unit within reach of its AC cord. 2. Position and level the supplied metal mounting brackets in the desired location on the wall. 3. Being careful to avoid any items (wires, pipes, etc.) hidden inside the wall secure the metal mounting bracket using appropriate fasteners for the application.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) [HEADLINE] Setting up the PT8051 Warning: Do not insert the PT8051’s power plugs into a wall outlet until you connect other sources such as your TV, DVD player, satellite tuner or alternate audio source. Also, turn off audio sources before connecting them to the PT8051. The PT8051 is designed to connect external components such as your DVD player, satellite TV tuner, cable TV tuner, VCR, game console and TV.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) To connect audio from an analog (VCR, etc.) audio device: • • • Use a standard stereo audio cable to connect the AUDIO IN (AUX) jacks on the PT8051 to the audio output jacks on the VCR or similar audio source. Ensure that the cables are connected correctly observing left (white) and right (red) connections at both the PT8051 and the source device.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Connecting a Subwoofer [Illustration of subwoofer connection] To connect an optional subwoofer: • Use an optional commercially available mono audio cable to connect the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear of the PT8051 to the SUBWOOFER INPUT jack on the subwoofer. [HEADLINE] Setting up the Remote Control Installing batteries • Depress the latch on the back of the remote as shown to remove the battery cover. • Insert two AAA batteries.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) • Do not throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispose of them correctly according to local regulations. [HEADLINE] Basic Operation • After all audio and video connections are secure; you can plug in the PT8051’s AC cords into a suitable AC outlet. • Turn on the power switch on the rear panel of the PT8051’s main and rear surround units to the on position. The PT8051 will enter into STANDBY mode.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) manual. You can customize your PT8051 for language, TV type, test tone setting, screen saver, and EQ. The setup menu can also be used to reset the unit to factory default settings if necessary. Displaying the on-screen display • Press the OSD button on the remote to display the setup menu. • Use the buttons on the remote to toggle through the selections. • Highlight your desired option.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Comment: Ad Center Delay Setting Used to set the delay time that is used for the CENTER channel. This setting is adjustable from 0 to 5 mS (milliseconds) in one second increments. This setting is useful if your PT8051 main unit cannot be positioned near the TV. As a general rule one foot (30cm) is equal to a delay of approximately 1mS. Therefore if your PT8051 main unit was one foot from the screen you would set the CENTER delay for 1mS.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Screen Saver Setting When set to ON the PT8051 will automatically enter the screen saver mode when no changes have been made after five minutes. This is useful for preventing image burn from occurring that can damage certain plasma TVs. The default setting is ON. Comment: Nee CENTER and RE EQ (Equalizer) Use this function to select equalizer settings. Choose from; CLASSIC, POP, ROCK, or JAZZ. The default setting is CLASSIC.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) [HEADLINE] Operating the PT8051 Remote Control In addition to controlling your PT8051 you can program the remote control to operate audio/video components from other manufacturers. [Illustration of part of remote] Codes can be set up for each device to be controlled: TV, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, DVD, and AUX. 1. STATUS 2. NUMERIC BUTTONS 3. DEVICE BUTTONS 1. STATUS Indicates operation of remote when specific buttons are pressed.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Default Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Your PT8051 remote control is preset to the default codes listed in the table below. If your component is not listed please consult the list in the Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes section. You can also use the search procedure in the Searching for Remote Control Codes section of this manual.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) • The STATUS LED on the PT8051 will illuminate and remain on. • Release both buttons. • Press and release the PROGRAM button again. The LED will flash to indicate that the remote has entered the search mode. • Aiming the PT8051 remote at the device you want to control repeatedly and slowly press and release the POWER button. The PT8051 will send a different POWER code to the device each time the POWER button is pressed.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Amstrad Amusewell Anam Anitech Anvision AOC APO Archer ASA Asha ASIA Giant Asuka ATLE Audio Dynamics Audiovox AWA Baird Basic Line Beaumark BESTLINK Belcor Bell & Howell BENJAMIN Blaupunkt Blue Star BPL Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Bush Cablestar California Audio Lab Calix Canon Candle/Citizen 030, 098 116 068, 083, 148, 177, 253 119 022, 042, 046 005, 014, 029, 048, 100, 113, 136, 152, 176, 177, 188, 190, 200, 202, 204, 214 067 069 202 045, 047 103
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Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Dynamic Bass Dynatech 039 038, 066, 097, 107, 109, 120 Eagle 009, 019, 030, 042, 046, 141 041, 059, 060, 061, 062, 070 156 092, 097, 099, 100, 101, 102, 1003 Eastern EchoStar Electroband Electrohome Electrohonic Emerex Emerson Envision Ether EUROSTAR Everquest Ferguson Fidelity Finlandia Finlux Firstline Fisher 046, 048 044, 046, 048, 068, 100, 113, 176, 178, 188, 190, 195 048, 054, 084, 097, 098, 100, 112, 113 137,138,139,141 136,148,157,158 16
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Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) MultiTech 136, 177 Multivision Myland NAD 124 NEC Nesco Newave Nikko Noblex Nokia Novavision Nordmende NSC NSM NTC OAK Olympus Omega Onking Onkyo 038, 085, 107, 119, 120, 141 119, 120 057, 092, 100, 101 031, 032, 041, 061, 068, 079, 080, 100, 113, 114, 160, 175, 176, 187, 190 136 089, 106, 205, 206 100, 103, 114 019, 020, 025, 026, 030, 041, 042, 046, 062, 088, 096, 109, 113, 121, 126, 127, 129, 139, 142 046 047 103 019, 020, 103 036, 134 069 10
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Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) RC-AK Realistic 105, 113, 143, 152, 176, 180, 190, 206, 213, 222, 229, 230 094, 095, 103, 118, 120, 124, 141, 148, 149 100, 107, 114, 169, 175, 177, 178, 195, 207 019, 020, 037, 038, 046, 047, 066, 070, 072, 088, 093, 097, 100, 103, 107, 120, 137 132(DVD) 095 110 Regal 019, 020, 123, 133 Regency Rembrandt Rhapsody Ricoh ROTEL Runco SABA SAE Saisho Salora Sampo 037, 041, 123 017, 134 Samsung Samsux Sanky Sansui Sanyo 048 072, 083 047, 048 11
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Sears Sega SEI SET Sharp 030, 037, 051, 057, 065, 067, 100, 101, 110, 111, 113, 117, 136, 168, 171, 175, 176, 178, 179, 195, 201, 235 019, 020, 046, 047, 064, 070, 072, 088, 092, 093, 095, 117 115 045 098 009, 038, 043, 059, 087, 106, 113, 133, 157, 173, 176, 178, 179, 188, 192, 206, 207, 208 024, 037, 058, 066, 097, 100, 138 137 Sherwood Simpson Singer Sinudyne Sky Giant SL Marx Sony Soundesign Sowa Space TV Spectricon Sprucer Squareview SSS S
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Starquest STS Sun Moon Star 2400 Supra Supre-Macy Supreme Sylvania Symphonic Synco TADA TADIRAN Taicom Tai Wah Tandy Tashiko Tatung 064 178 132, 160, 178 046 037, 060, 082, 085, 100, 109, 113, 114, 127, 131, 132, 162, 163, 167, 175, 176 030, 136, 137, 148, 177 014, 024, 073, 198, 202, 204, 206, 214 TECHNOSAT TECHNOVISION Techwood Teco Tedelex Teknika Telecaption II Telefunken 031, 032 022, 069 038, 107, 120 053, 162 030 055 064, 212 065, 178,
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Telerent Teleview Tera Texscan Theta Digital Thomson/ProScan Thorn TMK Tocom Tomashi Toshiba Tosonic Totevision Trans PX Tri-vision Tri-Lex Triumph Tuntex Tusa TV 86 U-MEN Uniden Unika Unitech United Cable United Satellite Universal UPMOST Veccom Vector Research Victor Videocon Video Concepts Videosonic Videotronic Videoway Vidikron Vidtech Viewstar 063, 178 030 014, 076, 100, 113, 176, 204, 205, 214 029, 031, 032 051, 065, 180 098, 101, 113, 176 114
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Viking Visa Vortec Walmart Warner Amex Wards Warton Winer WISO XR-1000 Yamaha Yorx Zenith Zentek Zonda Others 160 115 098 068 022 037, 051, 060, 063, 082, 087, 100, 109, 113, 114, 116, 131, 132, 136, 137, 162, 163, 175, 176, 178, 184, 190, 207 081 037, 038, 046, 064, 066, 070, 072, 094, 097, 100, 103, 107, 119, 120, 125, 141 054, 087, 090 026, 056, 145 100, 113, 114, 176, 190 114, 175 062, 063, 103, 219, 233, 236 202 053, 054, 119, 151, 182, 185, 2
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Troubleshooting Symptom No power. Possible Problem One or both power cords are not connected or the main or rear surround units have not been turned on. Power switch on the back panel is not turned on for one or both units. A safety mechanism powered down the PT8051. No sound comes from the PT8051. The volume is set too low. Loose or no cable connections on the PT8051 or source equipment. MUTE is on. No On Screen Display.
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) Specifications Power Supply Rating .................................................................................. 120 VAC / 60 Hz Power Consumption ..........................................25W (Main Unit) 20W (Rear Surround Unit Signal-to-Noise Ratio.............................................................................(A-weighted) >75dB Dimensions (W x H x D) .............................
Project: Altec Lansing PT8051 User Guide (US Version) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
