2.1 CH Sound Bar with Wired Subwoofer and Bluetooth Installation & User Instructions Please keep for future reference A6 Important Please read these instructions fully before installing or using These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your appliance and ensure safe and correct installation, use and maintenance. Table of contents
. Trademarks 1 Safety information 2 Safety information 2 Notice of compliance 2 Functions and controls 3 Whats included 3 Overview of controls 3 Overview of remote 4 Remote battery usage 4 User instructions 5 Connecting the external subwoofer 5 TV connections 5 Auxiliary connections 7 Mains connection 7 Standby mode 7 General operation 7
- Switching inputs 7
- Adjust the volume level 7
- Sound effect presets 7
- Bass enhancement 8
- Mute function 8
- Sleep timer 8
- Adjusting the display brightness 8 Bluetooth operation 8 Play audio from USB storage devices 9 Wall mounting the sound bar 10 Troubleshooting & Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 11 Care & maintenance 11 Specifications 12
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supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. FCC Compliance Statement 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 determind 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. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beinstalled and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CAUTION : FCC regulation state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the users authority to operate it. 2 Functions & controls Please familiarize yourself with the parts and accessories listed below 1 x CR2025 battery 1 x Audio cable (RCA - 3.5mm) 1 x Instruction manual
. 1 x Power adaptor 24V 1.5A 1 2 3 4 5 Whats included 1 x Sound bar 1 x Subwoofer 1 x Remote control Overview of controls 15 14 HDMI OUT
(ARC) TO TV HDMI IN 16 6 18 7 17 SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 1 STANDBY touch button: Switch on the Sound bar or switch to STANDBY mode . 2 SOURCE touch button: Select an audio source from TV, AUX, COAX, BT, OPTC, USB or HDMI inputs. 3 PLAY/PAUSE touch button:
START, PAUSE or RESUME play in USB mode and Bluetooth mode. 4 SKIP touch button:
Skip to the previous or next track in USB mode and Bluetooth mode. 5 VOLUME + / - touch buttons:
Increase or decrease the output volume. 6 DISPLAY: Indicates the current status of the unit. 7 WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS:
Use these brackets to fix the Sound bar to a wall. 8 AUX AUDIO INPUT (3.5mm):
Connect the analogue audio output from an MP3 player or similar using a 3.5mm audio cable. 9 TV AUDIO INPUT (RCA):
Connect the analogue audio output from a TV or other audio source. 10 COAXIAL AUDIO INPUT
(RCA): Connect the digital audio output from a TV, DVD or Blu-ray player. 12 DC IN SOCKET of sound bar:
Connect to the power adaptor 24V, 1.5A 13 USB PORT: Audio input from a USB storage device. 14 HDMI IN:
Connect to the HDMI output on a digital device. 15 TO TV- HDMI OUT (ARC):
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV. 16 SUBWOOFER CONNECTORS:
Connect to the external subwoofer. 17 SPEAKER CABLE (fixed on the subwoofer): Connect the external subwoofer to the Sound bar. 11 OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT:
Connect the digital audio output from a TV, DVD or Blu-ray player. 18 SUBWOOFER 3 Functions and controls Overview of remote 19 20 VOL +
B -
B +
VOL -
30 29 28 27 26 21 22 23 24 25 Remote battery usage Using the remote for the rst time Before use, pull the tab out from the bottom of the remote control . This allows the terminals contact with the pre-installed battery. Installing batteries in the remote 1: Push open the battery compartment on the bottom of the remote control using a ngernail. 2: Insert a CR2025 battery into the space taking care to match the + & - polarity symbols correctly . 3: Replace the battery compartment . Disposal of batteries Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a re. Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote control. Replace them in good time!
19 PLAY/PAUSE: START, PAUSE or RESUME USB and Bluetooth playback.
, OPTICAL USB or HDMI inputs. 20 SOURCE: Select an audio from TV, AUX, COAX, BT, 21 STANDBY: Switch on the Sound bar or USB and switch to STANDBY mode. 22 SKIP : Skip to previous track for USB and Bluetooth playback. 23 VOLUME - / +: Increase or decrease the volume output. 24 OPTION:
In Bluetooth mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to "unpair" a connected Bluetooth device. In USB mode, press repeatedly to cycle through the repeat modes: (REPEAT),
(REPEAT ALL) or
(RANDOM PLAY). 25 SLEEP: Activates the sleep timer function. 26 DIM: Press this button to adjust the display brightness. 27 BASS - / +: Increase or decrease the bass output. 28 MUTE: Press to mute the sound output. 29 SKIP
: Skip to next track for USB and Bluetooth playback. 30 SOUND EQ MODES: Press repeatedly to assign different sound EQ modes: STANDARD, MOVIE, MUSIC or NEWS. 4 User instructions Connecting the external subwoofer Connect the SPEAKER CABLE (fixed on the external subwoofer) to SUBWOOFER CONNECTORS on the back of the Sound bar. NOTE: Make sure to match the cable with RED line to the RED socket, and the WHITE cable to the BLACK socket. TV connections 1) Connection to a TV using HDMI (ARC) cable. Your Sound bar supports HDMI 1.4 with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear TV audio through your Sound bar by using a single HDMI cable. HDMI OUT
(ARC) TO TV HDMI IN HDMI ARC 1: Connect one end of the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMITM cable with Ethernet) to the HDMI ARC socket on TV. NOTE: The HDMI ARC socket on TV might be labeled differently. For detail, see the TV manual. TV connections NOTE: If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio through your Sound bar. See connection 3) to 6). NOTE: The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual. NOTE: You may need to activate PCM (Downmix) on your TV. 2) Connection to digital devices using HDMI cable. Connect a digital device such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player or games console to your Sound bar using a single HDMI cable and play a file or game, the Video is automatically displayed on your TV, and Audio is automatically played on your Sound bar. 1: Using a High Speed HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT socket on your digital device to the HDMI IN socket (14) at the side of your Sound bar. 2: Using a High Speed HDMI cable to connect the HDMI ARC socket on your TV to the TO TV-HDMI OUT (ARC) socket (15) at the side of your Sound bar. If the TV is not HDMI-CEC compliant, refer to the manual to select the correct video input on your TV. 3: On the connected device, turn on the HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the user manual of the device. HDMI OUT HDMI
(ARC) IN TO TV HDMI OUT HDMI
(ARC) IN TO TV HDMI ARC HDMI OUT 2: Connect the other end to the TO TV- HDMI OUT
(ARC) input (15) at the side of Sound bar. 3: On your TV, turn on the HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual. NOTE: You may need to activate PCM (Downmix) on your source device EG: set-top box, DVD/
Blu-ray player, games console or TV. 5 User instructions TV connections 3) Connecting a TV, DVD or GAMES CONSOLE using the RCA - RCA audio cable. 5) DIGITAL connection to a TV, DVD or Blu-ray player using the OPTICAL cable. NOTE: Ensure that the TV PHONO connectors are audio OUTPUTS and not audio INPUTS. If they are INPUTS then use connection 4 instead of 1. SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN 1: Connect one end of the OPTICAL cable to the TV, DVD or Blu-ray OPTICAL audio output socket. 2: Connect the other end to the OPTC input on the side of the Sound bar (11). NOTE: You may need to activate PCM (Downmix) on your source device EG:- TV, DVD or Blu-ray player. 6) Connection to a TV using the RCA - 3.5mm audio cable. SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN 1: Connect one end of the RCA cable to the TV, DVD or CONSOLE audio output RCA sockets. 2: Connect the other end to the TV inputs on the back of the Sound bar (9). NOTE: Take care to match the RED plug to the RED socket and the WHITE plug to the WHITE socket. 4) DIGITAL connection to a TV, DVD or Blu-ray player using the COAXIAL cable. SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN 1: Connect one end of the RCA COAX cableto the TV, DVD or Blu-ray COAXIAL audio output RCA socket. 2: Connect the other end to the COAX input on the back of the Sound bar (10). NOTE: You may need to activate PCM (Downmix) on your source device EG:- TV, DVD or Blu-ray player. 1: Connect the 3.5mm (small) end of the cable to the TV headphone 3.5mm audio output socket. 2: Connect the other RED & WHITE ends to the TV inputs on the side of the Sound bar (9), taking care to match the RED plug to the RED socket and the WHITE plug to the WHITE socket. NOTE: In some cases the Sound bar volume output is effected by the volume level on the TV. In this case adjust the TV volume to increase the audio output from the sound bar. NOTE: If no sound can be heard from the sound bar using this connection, you may need to check your TV settings to enable the headphone socket output. 6 R R R TV TV TV L L L SERVICE PORT AUX AUX AUX OPTC COAX COAX COAX OPTC OPTC User instructions Auxiliary connections Connecting an MP3 player The below diagram shows the connection to an audio device such as an MP3 player, using a 3.5mm audio cable. SERVICE AUX L TV R COAX OPTC DC IN A A U U X X 1: Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio cable to the headphone output of your MP3 player. 2: Connect the other end to the AUX input (3.5mm TV TV TV R R R L L L socket) on the back of the Sound bar (8). SERVICE PORT Mains connection AUX AUX AUX OPTC COAX COAX COAX OPTC OPTC Connecting mains power 1: Connect the AC power adaptor between the DC IN socket on the back of the Sound bar and the power supply outlet. 2: Switch the power outlet ON. R R R TV TV TV L L L Standby mode SERVICE PORT Standby mode 1: Press the STANDBY button (1 Unit & 21 Remote) to wake the unit from STANDBY mode. 2: To enter STANDBY mode press either STANDBY COAX OPTC OPTC OPTC COAX COAX AUX AUX AUX buttons (1 Unit & 21 Remote). NOTE: As part of the power saving mode the unit will enter STANDBY mode automatically after 20 minutes (approx) of no audio output. General operation Switching inputs R R R TV TV TV L L L SSERVICE PORT AUX AUX AUX OPTC COAX COAX COAX OPTC OPTC Switching inputs (cont) TV input: ........................ .........TV Auxilliary input: ................. .........AUX Coaxial input: ................... .........COAX Bluetooth input: ................ ......... BT Optical input: ................... .........OPTC USB input: . . ..USB HDMI input: . . ..HDMI NOTE: When switching inputs there will be a 5 second pause after selecting BT while the unit scans for paired devices. Adjusting the volume level 1: To increase the volume level press the VOLUME +
button (5 Unit or 23 Remote) repeatedly or press and hold for fast adjustment. BASS 2: To decrease the volume level press the VOLUME -
button (5 Unit or 23 Remote) repeatedly or press and hold for fast adjustment. Sound effect presets 1: During playback pressing the SOUND EQ button on the remote control (30) repeatedly cycles through the available sound modes. Choose between : STANDARD (STD), MOVIE, MUSIC or NEWS. MOVIE MUSIC NEWS Follow the below steps to switch inputs between : TV, Auxilliary, Coaxial, Bluetooth,Optical, USB or HDMI. 1: Ensure the Sound bar is powered ON. If not press the STANDBY button (1) or remote (21). 2: Press the SOURCE button (2, 20) repeatedly until you reach the required input mode. 2: As you select a sound mode the corresponding name appears on the display to indicate that sound mode is active. NOTE: The STANDARD sound mode when selected does not show an icon on the display. 7 User instructions Bass enhancement Sleep timer (cont) 1: To increase the bass level press the BASS (B)+ button
(27) repeatedly. 4: When the timer elapses the STANDBY mode will be activated. BASS Adjusting the display brightness MUSIC 1: Press the DIM. button (26) repeatedly to cycle through the 3 brightness states LOW, MED & HIGH. 2: To decrease the bass level press the BASS (B)-
button (27) repeatedly. Bluetooth operation NOTE: The BASS levels range from -3 to +3. Mute function 1: Pressing the MUTE button (28) on the remote will temporarily silence the audio output. You will see MUTE ash on the display to indicate the mute function is active. Before you can use the sound bar with your phone or other BT capable device, you will need to pair the Device to the sound bar. NFC Compatible Smart phone 1: Touch the NFC-Mark on the unit with the smart phone. 2: Touch and hold until the smart phone responds. If prompted for a confirmation, enter yes or confirm. 3: To remove the pairing, touch the NFC-Mark again. BASS MUSIC C F N 2: Press the MUTE button again to resume the audio output. Non-NFC compatible devices Sleep timer The unit can be set to enter STANDBY mode after a period of time. 1: During playback mode, press the SLEEP button (25) to enter the timer settings. 2: Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to cycle through the available time duration options of :- 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes & OFF. BASS MUSIC 3: When you have selected the required timer duration, just leave all buttons untouched for 2 seconds and the timer will begin the countdown. 1: Press the SOURCE button (2, 20) repeatedly until you see BT appear on the display. BASS MUSIC 2: When selected, the BT text on the display will ash while the unit tries to connect to previously paired devices. If no devices are found the BT text will still ash but to indicate it is ready for pairing a new device. 3: Enable the Bluetooth function on your smart phone and search for a device labelled WBOX A6W in the available list. 4: Select and enable pairing for the WBOX A6W device. If prompted for a password enter 0000. 8 User instructions Non-NFC compatible devices(cont) 5: If pairing is successful the sound bar will beep and the BT text will stop ashing. 6: If the connected device goes out of range, the sound bar will attempt to connect for 2 minutes. When the device comes into range the sound bar will reconnect again automatically. 7: To remove the paired device using only the sound bar, press and hold the OPTION button (24) on the remote control. The BT text will begin ashing again. Bluetooth status table BT state BT solid (no ash) BT ash Reason Connected Auto re-connecting with last paired device. Pairing mode Controlling a paired device Once connected you can either use the controls on the audio device to begin playback, skip tracks etc.Or you can use the control buttons on the sound bar & remote. 1: The PLAY/PAUSE button (3 or 19) when pressed will begin playback of the selected track on the audio devic Press again to pause playback. 2: To skip to the next track press the SKIP button (4 3: To skip to the previous track press the SKIP 4: Any further operations must be done from the audio or 29). device. button (4 or 22). NOTE: the volume output is effected by the volume level on the audio source EG: Phone or laptop, so make sure that is set to about 70-80% (
not too loud to avoid distortion). Bluetooth notes The operation range of bluetooth is approximately 10 meters (30 Feet). Any obstacles in the path between devices may reduce this range. Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time. Not all Bluetooth devices are compatible. Play aduio from USB storage devices Enjoy audio on a USB storage device, such as an MP3 player and USB flash memory, etc. What you need A USB storage device that is formatted for FAT file systems, and complies with the Mass Storage Class. An MP3 or WMA file on a USB storage device 1. Connect a USB storage device to the sound bar. 2. Press SOURCE button (2 Unit or 20 Remote) repeatedly until USB text appears on display.
-1 3. Select a file you want to play. To Playback Pause Skip to the next/
previous file Play repeatedly or randomly Do this Press (3 Unit or 19 Remote). During playback, press . D uring playback, press or
(4 or 22, 29) to go to the next file or to step back to the previous file. Press (Option) (24 on remote) repeatedly, the display will be changed in the following order :
(repeat) (repeat all)
(random) (normal). Note:
This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB storage device. If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB, or USB multi-reader, the USB storage device may not be recognized. Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported. Do not remove the USB storage device while it is being read. DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) are not supported. Support a USB port: 5V , 1A. 9 User instructions Wall mounting the sound bar 1: Align the Sound bar in the chosen location. Use a pencil to mark the drilling positions 630mm (24.8) apart. 630mm / 24.8 NOTE: You will need to ensure the screws are long enough to sufciently grip the wall while allowing 5mm between screw head & wall. 4: Hook the Sound bar into the screws. For secure mounting ensure the screw heads slide rmly into the narrow part of the brackets . NOTE: The Sound bar should be located at least 7.5cm (3) below the bottom of the TV. TV 3 inches (7.5 cm) or more 2: Drill holes as marked in step 1. 3: Insert 2 screws (not supplied) into the holes and tighten . Take care to leave 5mm between the screw heads and the wall . 10 Wall mounting advice In order to avoid damage to the equipment and personal injury you should get a qualied person to drill the xing surface and t the appropriate wall xings. Take care not to allow the main unit to fall while attempting to hook onto the wall mount brackets. Before mounting, check the wall strength, if it is not clear then consult relevant qualied personnel. When drilling into walls, always check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc. Make sure the screws & wall plugs are suitable for supporting the unit. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting In the unlikely event of difculties with your appliance please follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the problem persists, contact the retailer if the machine is still under guarantee. PROBLEM No Power POSSIBLE SOLUTION Ensure the mains plug is connected to a power supply, and is No Sound No response from the unit Remote control does not work Unit powers off after 20 minutes switched ON. Make sure there is power to the mains socket . Make sure if playing from the AUX input, the external source has the volume turned up and is playing a track . Make sure the volume is turned up . If using the digital coaxial or optical cable connection ensure the source DIGITAL output is set to PCM, LPCM, PCM 2Ch stereo or PCM downmix. Bluetooth device not paired . Check Bluetooth operation. Unplug the power cable for 1 minute then plug back in again . Reduce the distance between the remote and main unit Check the batteries are installed correctly . Replace the batteries Aim the remote directly at the Sound bar This unit is designed to enter STANDBY mode automatically after 20 MINUTES of inactivity. Press the STANDBY button to wake the unit. Care & maintenance Important: Always unplug the appliance from the power socket during cleaning and maintenance . Ensure the unit is switched off and unplugged from any electrical outlet Wipe the case with a slightly moist lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the object Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings Do not insert sharp items into speaker grills or any other openings Always us the original packaging if it is necessary to transport the unit at any time If the unit is used in a dusty environment, it may be necessary to have the unit serviced at your local dealer periodically. It is not advisable to allow large deposits of dust to accumulate within the unit as it may prevent adequate cooling. Similarly dust deposits which become damp can sometimes lead to electrical problems which may cause severe damage to the delicate electronics within this unit. 11 Technical specications Amplier Power Output Frequency response Input sensitivity Main unit Power supply Power consumption Standby power consumption Full range speaker drivers Subwoofer Dimensions Adaptor cable length Remote control Battery Bluetooth Bluetooth compatibility Bluetooth version 75W 20Hz - 20KHz 3dB 550 mV nput: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz Output: 24V 1.5A 25W 0.5W Impedance: 8 Ohm, 65mm (2.5) Frequency response: 250Hz ~ 20KHz Impedance: 8 Ohm, 156mm (6) Frequency response: 35~250Hz Soundbar: 900 x 90 x 60mm (35.43 x 3.54 x 2.36) Subwoofer: 264 x 251 x 274mm (10.39 x 9.88 x 10.79) 1.5m 1 x CR2025 EDR, A2DP, AVRCP 2.1 We apologise for any inconvenience caused by any minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvements and development. 12