Hercules XPS 2.1 Lounge User manual

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XPS 2.1 Lounge
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................2
1.1. Box contents ............................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 2
1.3. Recommended use..................................................................................................... 2
2.
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3. US .
4. TECHNICA
5. WARRANTY
INSTALLING THE XPS 2.1 LOUNGE SPEAKER KIT......................................................3
.1. Positioning the speaker kit .......................................................................................... 3
2.2. Connections ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1. Connection to a PC.........................................................................................5
2.2.2. Connection to a television set equipped with a headphone plug....................6
2.2.3. Connection to a DVD player / television set equipped with Left and
..........6
Right audio outputs...............................................................................
2.2.4. Connection to a game console ..............................................................
.............. 7ING THE XPS 2.1 LOUNGE SPEAKER KIT.................................................
L SUPPORT ....................................................................................................7
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Box contents
2 independent satellite speakers
1 subwoofer
1 remote control + 1 iPod / ZuneTM adapter
User manual
1.2. Technical specifications
Total RMS power
(effective power)
Subwoofer: 18W RMS
Satellite speakers: 2 x 7W RMS
Total peak power 32W RMS
Frequency response Subwoofer: 20 – 220Hz
ers: 200Hz – 20KHzSatellite speak
Magnetic shielding lded, allowing for placement close to a monitor
without disturbing the display
Magnetically shie
Features Subwoofer:
- 2 female stereo RCA audio outputs (left and right) and
J9 connector to connect the remote control
one female
ter volume control knob
olume control knob
ction button
connect iPod and ZuneTM
- 1 power cord
- 1 ON/OFF switch
Remote control:
•1 mas
•1 subwoofer v
•1 stereo headphone output
•1 microphone input
•1 LINE IN input for CD/MP3 player...
•1 audio source sele
•1 adapter to
For use with DVDs, games, CD-Audio, MP3
1.3. Recommend
- Place the satellite speak
- Place the subwoofer er diffusion of
low frequencies.
- Do not open up your
internal components.
- This speaker kit is inten
ed use
ers on a flat surface to prevent them from falling.
desk) for bettdirectly on the floor (for example, below your
speaker kit under any circumstances, as doing so risks damaging the
ded for use in a temperate environment.

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- To avoid the risk of fire or e om:
- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products or any other liquids),
or any other heat-producing appliances (including
t.
time.
ull on the cable itself.
e power
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- ains easily
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- ult in damage to the user’s
s the
eater the level of low frequencies will be.
lectrical discharge, keep your speaker kit away fr
- heat sources such as radiators, stoves
amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Do not expose the speaker kit to drips or splashes of water.
- Never place any object filled with liquid (a glass, vase…) on the speaker ki
- Unplug your subwoofer if you are not planning on using it again for an extended period of
Always hold the plug when unplugging the power cable; you should never p
- In order to save energy and reduce costs, turn off the device using the switch located on the
subwoofer when not in use; in this way, the device will be completely isolated from th
supply. In standby mode, this device’s power consumption is 8.5W.
Unplug the speakers’ power cord and disconnect them from your computer before cleaning. Do
ot use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Ensure that the speaker kit’s power cord plugged into an electrical outlet rem
ccessible.
nged listening with headphones can resAttention: At full power, prolo
hearing.
- Markings are located on the back of the speakers.
2. INSTALLING THE XPS 2.1 LOUNGE SPEAKER KIT
2.1. Positioning the speaker kit
1. Position the satellite speakers on a desk (or attach them to the wall) on either side of your
monitor, keeping them at least 50cm away from the side walls.
2. Place the satellite speakers at an equal distance from the listener and direct them toward
listening position.
3. Place the subwoofer on the floor, taking care not to block the vent (the opening) up against a
wall.
Note: To determine the ideal position for your speaker kit, proceed with successive tests. The
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2.2. Connections
1. Turn off the audio source (PC, television set, DVD player or game consol
connect to your speaker kit.
e) to which you wish
to
- General connection diagram:
1: Right speaker
2: Left speaker
3: Subwoofer
4: Wired remote control
5: Cable for connecting remote control to subwoofer
6: ON/OFF switch
7: Main Audio input connector (green), for a PC, to be connected to the Front Speakers or Front
Out output on your sound card.
8: Microphone input connector (pink), to be connected to the Microphone connector on your
sound card.
9: Auxiliary Audio input connector, allowing you to connect your MP3 player or any other audio
source. For an iPod nano or 2nd Generation nano, insert this connector into the iPod/Zune
adapter.
10: Power cord

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- Remote control:
11: Master volume with Standby position
12: Bass frequency control
13: Power LED
14: A
15: Mic
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udio source selection button
rophone plug
16: Headphone plug (speakers are
automatically disabled when headphones are
connected)
17: Slot for iPod/Zune adapter
18: Adjustable support for MP3 players
- iPod / Zune adapter (19):
-Remove the adapter from the remote control.
-Thread the iPod or Zune connector through the adapter opening via the underside of the
remote control.
-Attach the iPod or Zune connector to the adapter as shown in the diagrams below (the logos
on the connectors should not be visible). For the iPod nano, also attach the Auxiliary Audio
input connector to the proper location.
-Position the adapter back in place in the remote control and thread the USB cable and audio
cable into the dedicated grooves on the underside of the remote control.
-Adjust your IPod or Zune in place using the lever of the adjustable support (18).
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A: iPod connector +
+
audio connector for iPod Nano 1.
audio connector for iPod Nano 2.
Zune connector.
or FRONT OUT
B: iPod connector
C: Zune adapter +
2.2.1.Connection to a PC
jack connector to the green FRONT SPEAKERS-Connect your speaker kit’s
plug on your sound card or on the sound card integrated into the motherboard.
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2.2.2.Connection to a television set equipped with a headphone
kit’s jack connector to the headphone jack plug on your television set.
2.2.3.Connection to a DVD player / television set equipped with
Left and Right audio outputs
Requires a jack (F) / double RCA (M) cable (not included – 20B).
1. Connect your speaker kit’s jack connector to the jack (F) / double RCA (M) cable.
2. Connect the white connector on the jack (F) / double RCA (M) cable to the corresponding plug
on your DVD player / television set.
3. Connect the red connector on the jack (F) / double RCA (M) cable to the corresponding plug on
your DVD player / television set.
2.2.4.Connection to a game console
Requires a jack (F) / double RCA (F) cable (not included – 20A).
1. Connect your speaker kit’s jack connector to the jack (F) / double RCA (F) cable.
2. Connect your console A/V cable’s white and red audio connectors to the jack (F) / double RCA
(F) cable.
Please refer to your console’s user manual for more information on the other connections.
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3. USING THE XPS 2.1 LOUNGE SPEAKER KIT
1. Turn on the audio source you wish to use (PC
2. Turn on your speaker kit by pressing the POW
3. Adjust the master volume (VOLUME) on the r quency
volume (BASS), also on the remote control.
Note: To find the ideal settings for your speaker
and then progressively increase the volume.
4. Use the audio source selection button on the lect to listen to
your main audio source (PC or other…) or your M
, television set, DVD player or game console).
ER button on the back of the subwoofer.
just the bass freemote control and then ad
kit, set all of the settings to their minimum levels
side of the remote control to se
er.P3 play
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When you connect headphones to the remote control, the satellites are automatically cut
off and only the headphone output is enabled.
4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
lease go to http://ts.hercules.comIf you encounter a problem with your product, p
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From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Question
of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can
Hercules products technical support service (“Technical Support”):
email:By
In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information yo
provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly.
Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have already registered, fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login.
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5. WARRANTY
Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product w
be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of
purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the wa
ill
rranty period, immediately contact
Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be
returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support).
Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be
either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its
subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product.
The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not
affected by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage
as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not
related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions
provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a
specific warranty provided by its publisher.
Copyright
© 2007 Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights reserved.
Guillemot™ and Hercules® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S.A. All
other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners.
Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may
vary from one country to another.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION
s working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard
but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste
ronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.
the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.
characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling
processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can
contribution towards helping to protect the environment.
Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.
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