Altec Lansing XT2 Laptop User Manual


 
5
Broken audio
from speakers.
Sound is
distorted.
Intermittent
buzzing.
Radio
interference.
Volume output
cannot be
controlled by
the computer
operating
system’s CD
level controls.
The speaker system is connected to a computer
running Windows 98SE.
The computer is running too many applications
at the same time.
The volume is set too high.
If using a computer, the computer operating
system master volume level is set too high.
If using an alternate audio source, such as an
MP3 or CD player, the volume level on the MP3
or CD player is set too high.
The audio source is distorted.
The audio source EQ levels are set too high.
The XT2 is located too close to a GSM cell phone.
The XT2 is located too close to a radio tower.
The volume output cannot be controlled by
operating system’s CD level controls.
The broken audio issue should resolve itself once Windows 98SE has
finished the loading cycle.
Quit one or more applications until the problem is resolved or
increase computer memory (RAM) or storage space.
The “+” and “–” volume buttons on the right speaker control the
master volume. Push the “–” button to decrease the volume.
Adjust the computer operating system master volume and balance
levels to the center as a starting point, then adjust the level on the
speaker using the volume control.
Reduce the volume level on the alternate audio source.
WAV files are often of poor quality, so distortion and noise are easily
noticed. Try a different audio source such as a music CD.
Adjust audio source EQ levels to “flat.”
Move the GSM cell phone away from the XT2.
Move your speakers until the interference goes away.
Adjust the master volume by using the “+” and “–” volume buttons
on the right speaker or the master and wave level controls on the
computer’s operating system.
Symptom Possible Problem Solution