Specifications One Year Limited Warranty

Overall Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. warrants

to the end user that all of its computer
Total Audio Power 30 Watts RMS speaker systems are free from defects in
Input Sensitivity 300 mV for full material and workmanship in the course
output of normal and reasonable use for a term of Users Guide
one year from the date of purchase.
Input Impedance >10 kOhms Computer Speaker System
This warranty is the exclusive and only
Frequency Response 45 Hz 18 kHz warranty in effect relative to Altec
Lansing computer speaker systems and
Satellites any other warranties, either expressed
Drivers (per satelllites) Two 28 mm or implied, are invalid. Neither Altec
micro drivers Lansing Technologies, Inc. nor any
One 3 mid-bass authorized Altec Lansing Technologies,
Inc. reseller is responsible for any
Audio Power 6 Watts per incidental damages incurred in the use of
satellite the speakers. (This limitation of
(12 Watts total) incidental or consequential damage is not
RMS @ 1% THD applicable where prohibited.)
S/N Ratio >70 dB Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.s
obligation under this warranty does not
apply to any defect, malfunction or
Subwoofer failure as a result of misuse, abuse,
Driver One 6.5 long improper installation, use with faulty or
throw improper equipment or the use of the
Audio Power 18 Watts computer speaker systems with any
RMS @ 1% THD equipment for which they were not
intended.
Crossover Frequency 150 Hz
The terms of this warranty apply only to
computer speaker systems when such
Power Requirements speakers are returned to the respective
USA/CANADA 120 Volts 60 Hz authorized Altec Lansing Technologies,
AC Inc. reseller where they were purchased.
Europe/United Kingdom and Under the terms of this warranty the
various Asian countries 230 Volts original consumer purchaser has certain
50 Hz AC legal rights and may have other rights
ETL/cETL/CE approved which vary worldwide.

2000 Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.,

Milford, PA 18337
ATP3
800-ALTEC-88 www.altecmm.com
IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
Read Instructions All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions The operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warning All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
Water and Moisture The appliance should not
be used near water for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
etc.
Outdoor Use Warning: To reduce the risk of
fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
Location The appliance should be installed in
a stable location.
Ventilation The appliance should be situated
so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings; or placed
in a built-in installation, such as a closed
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
Heat The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources The appliance should be
Connecting the
Power Cord
AC Wall Socket
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS intended to alert the user to the presence of important Long slot is neutral
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance. (ground) side.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Insert the wide blade into
the ground side slot.
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as CAUTION
marked on the appliance. To prevent electric shock do not use this
(polarized) plug with an extension cord,
Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
should be routed so that they are not likely to be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
WARNING
the point where they exit from the appliance. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
Grounding or Polarization The precautions RAIN OR MOISTURE.
that should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned
only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth.
Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,
insecticides or other volatile liquids since
they may corrode the cabinet.
Non-Use Periods The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the
appliance.
The appliance has been exposed to rain.
The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
Description on and counter-clockwise to turn power Figure 1
The ATP3 is an amplified speaker system off.
featuring a subwoofer for extended low Volume Control: Turn the Volume
frequency response. The system is Control clockwise to increase overall
especially designed for multimedia volume level. Turn counter-clockwise to
computer applications. The unit is decrease volume.
comprised of a subwoofer and two
satellite speakers, and features separate Bass Control: The Bass Control adjusts
VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls. The the volume level of the low subwoofer
satellite speakers are uniquely designed frequencies. To increase Bass, turn the
to provide full tweeter and mid-bass control clockwise. To decrease Bass, turn
response in a slim profile housing that the control counter-clockwise.
complements flat panel as well as
standard monitors. The satellite speakers Treble Control: Treble frequencies are
are magnetically shielded and can be emitted from the satellite speakers. To
placed close to a monitor without increase treble (high frequencies), turn
distorting images. the control clockwise. To decrease treble,
turn the control counter-clockwise.
Placement of the Speakers and
Subwoofer Notice: To avoid a pop sound when
pulling out the power plug from the AC
All stereo information is heard from the outlet or turning off power from a master
satellite speakers. The satellite speakers switch, first turn off the ATP3 with the
are magnetically shielded and can be ON/OFF switch.
placed close to the monitor without
distorting images. Best stereo effect is
obtained by placing the satellite speakers
as far apart as practical. The subwoofer
contains no stereo information and sound
is non-directional. As a result, the
subwoofer does not have to be placed in
any particular relation to the satellite
speakers. Placing the subwoofer on the
floor close to a wall or corner of a room
provides maximum bass efficiency. The
subwoofer is not magnetically shielded
and should not be placed close to the
monitor

Use of Controls (See Figure

1)
Power On/Off: The ON/OFF switch is
part of the volume control. Turn the
volume control clockwise to turn power
Set Up Instructions Figure 2 ATP3 Setup Instructions
(See Figure 2)
Do not insert the AC power LEFT RIGHT INPUT
plug into the wall outlet
until all connections are
made.

Make connections as shown in

Figure 1.

1) Connect the LEFT SATELLITE

SPEAKER to the SUBWOOFER.
Connect BROWN PLUG from the
LEFT SATELLITE SPEAKER into
the jack on the subwoofer
marked LEFT.

2) Connect the RIGHT

SATELLITE SPEAKER to the
SUBWOOFER. Plug the speaker
wire with the ORANGE
connector into the
corresponding jack on the back
of the subwoofer marked RIGHT. LEFT RIGHT INPUT
Note that this connector has an
arrow on it. This arrow should
face up as shown in Figure 1.

3) Connect the SUBWOOFER to

the computer. The lime color- ORANGE
coded wire connects the input on BROWN
the subwoofer to the audio output LIME
on your computer.