User manual RTS7131B WARNING DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. The AC adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order to disconnect the unit from the mains completely, the AC adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. The AC adapter of unit should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use. Minimum 10 cm (4 inches) distances around the unit for sufficient ventilations. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit. ON SAFETY Should any objects or liquids fall into the unit, disconnect the power supply and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before any further operation. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit. ON USE Never use the unit where it would be subject to:
- Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
- Direct sunlight. ACCESSORIES Please locate the included accessories. To order replacement units, visit http://www.RCAav.com Remote control .......................................x 1 AC power adapter .....................................x 1 Wall Mount Bracket (with screws x 2) ......x 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. pOWER SUppLY USING THE AC ADApTER Using an AC adapter other than the one supplied with the unit may damage the unit. Caution:
Before use, ensure the rated voltage of the adapter matches your local voltage. The included AC adapter is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Whenever the AC adapter is plugged in to a wall outlet, the AC adapter will draw some power, even when the Sound Bar is turned off. 2 EN Remove the plastic sheet before operating the remote control. BATTERY REpLACEMENT When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery. Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery. WARNING:
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or it may leak and/or explode. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may not work properly. TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery. button
/ LEVEL indicator Standby/ON button LOCATION OF CONTROLS SOUNDBASE 1. 2. SOURCE 3. BLUETOOTH 4. AUX IN / LEVEL indicator 5. OPTICAL IN / LEVEL indicator 6. LINE IN / LEVEL indicator VOLUME button 7. 8. DC IN jack 9. AUX IN R / L jack 10. LINE IN 3.5mm jack 11. OPTICAL IN jack 12. Remote Sensor
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REMOTE CONTROL 1. MUTE button 2. BLUETOOTH 3. VOL button
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4. AUX button 5. BASS
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button button button button 6. 7. LINE IN button 8. OPTICAL button 9. TREBLE 10 SOURCE
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button button 3 EN CONNECTIONS CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH AN ANALOG AUDIO CABLE 1. Connect an Audio Cable (not included) from the AUX IN jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks of your TV, Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD Player. 2. Connect a 3.5mm Audio Cable (not included) from the LINE IN jack to the AUDIO OUT jacks or from the AUX IN jacks to the Headphone Out jack of your TV, Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD Player. CONNECT AUDIO THROUGH A DIGITAL OpTICAL CABLE 3. Connect an Optical Cable (not included) from the OPTICAL IN jack to the OPTICAL OUT jack of your TV, Set-
Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD Player. Note: OPTICAL IN only supports PCM signal. You may need to activate PCM (Downmix) on your source device, e.g. TV, Set-Top Box or Blu-ray/DVD Player. Plug one end of a 3.5mm Audio Cable (not included) into the LINE IN jack and other end into your iPad, iPhone, iPod or other audio devices. pLACEMENT The Soundbar can be placed freestanding on a table or mounted on a wall. pLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A WALL The Soundbar requires additional mounting hardware that must be purchased separately. 1. Install the Wall Mount Brackets to the Soundbar as shown. carefully. wall. 2. Place the Wall Mount Template (included) on the wall and then mark the locations of the screw holes. 3. Drill the screws (not supplied) into the wall 4. Gently hang the Soundbar onto the screws in the Note: Allow 2mm space between screw and the wall for fitting the wall mount bracket. CAUTION:
We recommend that Wall-mounting be carried out by a professional. The wall mount bracket key-
holes are intended for use with #8 (Imperial) or M4 (Metric) with head size: Diameter 7.5 - 9.4 mm. Additional or alternative parts may be needed for certain types of wall constructions. Make sure that the wall-mount is fixed securely 4 Wall Mount Bracket enough so that it meets safety standards. Allow at least 2 (5 cm) separation in all directions between the Sound Bar and other AV equipment
(such as your TV or Set-Top Box). It is recommended that all cables (AC adapter and Audio cables) be connected to the Sound Bar before placing it on the wall. EN BLUETOOTH pAIRING Before Bluetooth pairing, you should turn on the Bluetooth function of your other device (such as, mobile phone with Bluetooth function). 1. Press SOURCE button on the unit or button on the remote control to select BT (Bluetooth) mode. The Bluetooth indicator light on the soundbase will blink. 2. On your device (mobile phone, MP3 player, etc.), select RCA RTS7131B from the list of available Bluetooth connections. Note: If your Bluetooth device (such as, mobile phone) requires a password while pairing, please enter 4-digit number: 0000. the Bluetooth pairing is successful, If the Bluetooth indicator will illuminate. If the Bluetooth pairing is unsuccessful, the Bluetooth indicator will blink at slow speed. Please try again. TO DISCONNECT THE CURRENTLY pAIRED DEvICE 1. On your currently paired and connected device, select RCA RTS7131B from the list and disconnect it. Or 2. Turn off the connected device. ENjOY THE MUSIC THROUGH BLUETOOTH Press Press Press and hold to begin or pause playback
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to select a specific track
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to start moving backward/forward at high speed. TROUBLESHOOTING The unit does not switch on. Make sure it is plugged in. Press STANDBY/ON button to turn on the Soundbase. I have no sound. Press the VOLUME Soundbase or VOL
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button on the top of the button on the remote. Ensure the source youve selected is outputting audio. If youre using audio out from your TV, ensure your TV is configured to output audio (see TVs menu settings). Ensure your AV connections are properly made
(ensure you dont have any loose connections). Ensure youve selected the correct source (input)
- the LEDs located on the top of the Soundbase will indicate the currently-selected source (input). BASIC OpERATION 1. Press button on the Soundbase or on the remote to turn on the unit. button
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2. Press SOURCE or AUX, OPTICAL, LINE button directly on the remote to select IN and AUX IN, OPTICAL IN, LINE IN or Bluetooth source
(input). The LEDs located on top of Soundbase will indicate the currently-selected source. 3. Press VOL
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, BASS or TREBLE
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on the remote to adjust Volume, Bass or Treble levels. When adjusting Volume, Bass or Treble, the four LEDs will temporarily display the current level setting (see illustration). Note: When mute is enabled, the 4 LED indicators will flash. Press the MUTE button on the remote control to disable the mute function and LED flashing stop. Mute is activated (the 4 LEDs on top of the Soundbase flashes). Press the mute button on the remote control. Ensure the input source is selected PCM output on the setup menu of the input device. Cannot setup Bluetooth pairing Reset the bluetooth connection by turning off and on your connectind device, or this Soundbase, or select other SOURCE on this Soundbase then back to BT mode again. The remote control doesnt work If battery is weak, please replace the battery and ensure the new battery is installed correctly. Please ensure there is nothing blocking the remote sensor on the front of the Soundbase. Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. 5 EN