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    Altec Lansing Mix ™ Portable Speaker for iPhone ™ and iPod ® iMT800 User Guide[...]

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    ii W elcome Thank you for purchasing the Altec Lansing Mix speaker system. Designed specifically to work with your iPhone and iPod, this system provides high- quality audio and radio performance that brings out the best in your music. This Altec Lansing speaker system is compatible with all iPhone and iPod models. Please carefully r ead this User [...]

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    1 EN BA TTERIES CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. The battery used in this product must be properly r ecycled or disposed of. Instructions for removing the battery can be found in the Quick Start Guide.[...]

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    2 Contents W elcome ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii Safety Information ....................................................................................[...]

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    3 EN Package Contents AC adapter Clip-on remote T wo 3.5 mm stereo cables Altec Lansing Mix speaker system Miscellaneous adapters for iPhone and iPod[...]

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    4 Getting Started How to Install the AC Adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter cable plug into the speaker system’ s jack. The jack is located on the back of the system. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet. How to Install the Speaker Batteries Y our Alte c Lans ing M ix spe aker s ystem can al so be power ed by 8 D-s ize (LR20) batteries (not in[...]

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    5 EN Placing and Removing Adapters for the iPhone and iPod Y our Altec Lansing Mix speaker system includes removable adapters for today’ s popular iPhone and iPod models. These adapters ensure that your iPhone and iPod properly fit in the speaker system’ s dock. As new iPhone and iPod models are intr oduced, new adapters will be made available[...]

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    6 Speaker Features and Indicators Universal docking station for iPhone or iPod Guard for iPhone or iPod LCD display Battery indicator FM stereo indicator Source button Track forward button EQ button AC adapter jack T wo AUX jacks FM antenna Power/volume increase/ volume decrease knob Track back button[...]

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    7 EN Speaker Controls T ur n on your speaker system Ensure the AC adapter is connected to the system and plugged into the wall. See the Getting Started section for more information. Pr ess the knob. T ur n of f your speaker system Press the knob. Whenever you ar e finished using your speaker system, please remember to turn it and your iPhone, iPod[...]

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    8 Scan radio stations In “FM” mode, press and hold the or button. See the Listening to the Radio section for additional information. Listen to an additional iPhone, iPod, non- docking iPod or other portable audio device See the Listening to Additional iPhone, iPod, Non-Docking iPod or Other Portable Audio Devices section for specific informati[...]

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    9 EN Clip-On Remote Features The clip-on remote lets you operate many functions of your Altec Lansing Mix speaker system: T ur n on your speaker system Press the button. T ur n of f your speaker system Press the button. Change audio source Press the “SOURCE” button to cycle through and select the audio sour ce: iPod, FM radio, AUX 1 or AUX 2. T[...]

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    10 Play/pause a song on your iPhone or iPod In “iPod” mode, press the button to begin playing a selected track. Press the button again to pause it. T une radio stations In “FM” mode, use the or buttons. See the Listening to the Radio section for additional information. Seek radio stations In “FM” mode, press and hold the or button. See [...]

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    11 EN Listening to Y our iPhone or iPod 1 Dock your iPhone or iPod in the Altec Lansing Mix speaker system. Make sure the corr ect adapter for iPhone or iPod is inserted in the speaker system’ s dock. Slide the guard down to protect the iPhone or iPod. 2 Select “iPod” mode. Press the “SOURCE” button on your speaker system or clip-on remot[...]

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    12 How to Access Additional Features on Y our iPhone or iPod Using the Clip-on Remote First, select “iPod” mode. Press the “SOURCE” button on your speaker system or clip-on r emote until the iPod icon appears on the LCD. Shuffle function Press the P1 button once on the clip-on remote to advance to the next shuffle mode: • “Shufe S?[...]

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    13 EN Setting EQ Controls How to Set the Bass and T reble Control Using the Onboard Contr ols 1 Access the bass and treble settings. Press the “EQ” button once. The Bass Contr ol screen will appear on the LCD. 2 Increase or decr ease the bass level. Rotate the knob. 3 Enter the T reble Control screen. Press the EQ button again. The T reble Cont[...]

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    14 NOTE Y ou can personalize the EQ presets by selecting a Preset EQ then pressing the “EQ” button twice to enter the Bass/T reble Control Mode. There you can make adjustments to the Pr eset EQs as described in the Bass and T reble Control sections. Changes are saved automatically . NOTE: T o reset the EQ Presets to factory settings, pr ess and[...]

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    15 EN Whenever your iPhone or iPod is docked and your Altec Lansing inMotion Max speaker system is plugged into an AC outlet, your iPhone or iPod is charging (until fully charged) – even if the speaker system is switched off. Listening to the FM Radio 1 Extend the FM antenna fully for best FM reception. 2 Select “FM” mode. Press the “SOURCE[...]

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    16 If you or a friend has an iPhone, iPod, non-iPod MP3 player or other non-docking audio device, you can enjoy it through your Altec Lansing Mix speaker system as well. Just connect it via the AUX 1 or AUX 2 jack. Here’ s how: 1 Locate one of the two 3.5 mm stereo cables ( included). 2 Plug one end of the stereo cable into your device. Y our dev[...]

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    17 EN Whenever you turn on your Altec Lansing Mix speaker system, the Altec Lansing logo will appear for approximately 3 seconds followed by a personalized message, if you’ve set one. The Mix comes with no preset power -on message. T o create a personalized message, just follow these instructions: 1 Enter the Message Screen Edit Mode. Press and h[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Speaker system doesn’t respond (no power) AC a dapte r isn ’t plug ged i nto a wall out let or t he co nnect or i sn’ t plu gged into the powe r sup ply j ack on th e bac k of the speaker system Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the power supply jack on the[...]

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    19 EN T roubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution iPhone or iPod doesn’t respond to the speaker system iPhone or iPod is not installed properly Remove your iPhone or iPod fr om the dock and check for obstructions on the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone or iPod. Then reseat it in the dock and slide the guard down to pr otect it. Y [...]

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    20 Symptom Possible Problem Solution Sound is distorted EQ settings are set too high. Decrease the EQ settings. Sound source is distorted If the iPhone or iPod original sound source (MP3) is of poor quality , distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. T ry a different audio source such as a music CD. Clip-on remote doesn’ t[...]

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    21 EN AL TEC LANSING ONE-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY What Does the Warranty Cover? Altec Lansing warrants that its products shall be free fr om defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below . What Is the Period of Coverage? This warranty runs for one year from the date of purchase. The term of any warranties implied by law shall [...]

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    www .alteclansing.com HEADQUARTERS 535 Rte. 6 & 209, Milford, P A 18337-0277 • 800-AL TEC-88. 570-296-4434. • Fax 570-296-6887 EUROPE Scorpius 140, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, The Netherlands ASIA/P ACIFIC 23/F , Office T ower , Shun Hing Square Diwang Commercial Centr e, 5002 Shen Nan Dong Road, Shenzhen, China 518008 “Made for iPod” means tha[...]